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The Kamloops survey is part of the continuing efforts by the NDP to consult widely with British Many residents of the North Columbians on the new Trans Thompson Valley participated Mountain oil pipeline. An identiin a telephone survey conducted recently by Kennedy Stewart, MP for cal phone survey of almost 40,000 residents in Stewart’s riding of Burnaby-Douglas. Burnaby-Douglas, through which The survey asked people’s opinthe new pipeline is also planned to ions about Kinder Morgan’s plans to pass, showed that 72 per cent of twin its Trans Mountain pipeline. Stewart, who is the NDP associate those with an opinion opposed the expansion. A province-wide phone critic for natural resources, released opinion poll conducted by the Mustel the survey results on Monday. group showed 60 per cent of British They show that 55 per cent of Columbians with an opinion oppose those residents who expressed an the new pipeline. opinion support the Kinder Morgan recently pipeline-twinning ended a notice of open season project while 45 per cent oppose it. These results show - which started October 20, 2011 and ended February 16, The survey was Kinder Morgan will 2012 - that secured binding conducted between and 20-year transportaFeb. 21 and 23 and have a lot of work 15tion agreements with domesinvolved contacttic and foreign oil refining to do ... ing nearly 30,000 companies. Kamloops area Kennedy Stewart The oil pipeline company households. Over received a sufficient amount 4,000 households of commercial interest during provided a response. its open season, meaning that “These results it will prove forward in its show Kinder Morgan plans to fully twin the Trans will have a lot of Mountain pipeline. work to do before they build a new Construction on the Trans 300,000 barrel per day oil pipeline Mountain pipeline began in February, though the North Thompson Valley 1952, and its first shipment of crude and beneath the Thompson River,” oil arrived in Burnaby in October, said Stewart. “What is most disap1953. pointing is that the Conservative Trans Mountain has been owned government has already decided to and operated by Kinder Morgan unconditionally support this new Canada Inc. since 2005. The pipepipeline before the proposal is even line is 1156 km long, traveling from submitted for review to the National Edmonton to Greater Vancouver and Energy Board. We find this rash the Puget Sound. response unacceptable. The NDP The present pipeline had a capacwill continue to provide balanced ity of about 300,000 barrels per day. information to affected residents and Doubling it would bring that capacity meaningfully consult them as this up to 600,000 barrels per day or more. expansion proposal pushes ahead.”
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Benefitting others Calvin Lutz plays the harmonica during a benefit concert held on Friday, Feb. 24, in Blackpool Hall to help a local resident who is suffering from cancer. For more about the story, see page A10 inside. Photo by Keith McNeill
McLeod disappointed with phone survey KEITH MCNEILL Cathy McLeod wasn’t too impressed with a telephone survey her fellow M.P., Kennedy Stewart, conducted in her riding recently. The survey asked people their opinions on Kinder Morgan’s proposal to double its Trans Mountain pipeline. “His survey was hardly scientific,” said the KamloopsThompson-Shuswap federal representative. “A robo-call is not a very scientific process. I had people call my office, asking what’s going on. Many of them just hung up.” McLeod also was unhappy
with a comment in Stewart’s media release that the Conservative government has already decided to unconditionally support the second pipeline even before the proposal is submitted to the National Energy Board. “I think his comments were out of line,” she said. “He’s making comments even before the application is made. I find it a little bit irresponsible.” McLeod said that, even though Trans Mountain runs through the middle of her riding, the pipeline has not been an issue until now. “It has not been on the top of the issues, but with the controversies over Enbridge and Keystone,
people have been wondering how it all fits together,” the local M.P. said. Many Kamloops residents are not even aware the pipeline runs through their neighborhoods, she said, although she doubted that was the case in the North Thompson. McLeod felt the process should be allowed to run its course. People should wait until the facts are in before making decisions. “Jobs are critical throughout our communities,” said the M.P. “If we can meet solid environmental standards, we need to take advantage of these opportunities.”
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Kinder Morgan maintains area lines
Schoolteachers hold placards calling for a fair deal for teachers during a minidemonstration next to Highway 5 in Clearwater on Monday, Feb. 27 a day of action by BCTF members across the province. Judging by the honking from passing motorists, the local teachers have a fair amount of support.
TIMES STAFF Kinder Morgan will be conducting routine maintenance on its Trans Mountain pipeline between Vavenby and Burman Road near Clearwater, according to company spokesperson Natalie Loban. During the work, which will take place Mar. 7 and 8, the pipeline will be drained of oil, repairs completed and then the pipeline will be refilled with oil. During the work project there
might be Kinder Morgan staff, contractors, equipment and related noise along the pipeline right-of-way. The workers will be using nitrogen to purge the pipeline and remove any residual petroleum product before conducting repairs. The company notes that nitrogen is a harmless inert gas that dissipates rapidly into the environment. Although steps will be taken to control odors, some periodic nuisance smells might occur. People are asked to call (888) 876-6711 to report odors.
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A man has been given six months in jail and a 10-year firearms prohibition as a result of a
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search warrant that was executed by Clearwater RCMP on Mar. 29, 2010. Wayne Hutton was arrested for production of a
controlled substance after police located 346 marijuana plants in a local residence. He was sentenced last Wednesday, Feb. 29.
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Speech Night at the Blackpool Hall TIMES STAFF Rodeo Rednecks 4H Club held a successful Speech Night on Friday, Feb. 24, organizer Dani Noble reports. In the seniors’ category, the results were: 1, Cherie Witts; 2, Indigo Johnson; and 3, Jessica Rotzetter. Results for the juniors’ category were: 1, Zoe Ovenden; 2, Kaylee Hudema; and 3, Luke Ovenden. Judges were RCMP Sgt. Kevin Podbisky, former school board trustee Hazel Wadlegger, TNRD Area A director Tim Pennell. “They did a tremendous job!” said the Noble. The club members appreciate the judges for donating their time. They also appreciate the Blackpool Hall committee for donating the hall to the club. Committee member Sharon Ruston praised the 4H club members for the excellent job they did cleaning up the hall.
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(L-r) Paige Weninger, Breann Fischer, Colton Witts, Indigo Johnson, Cherie Witts, Kaylee Hudema, Chelsey Fischer, Mackenzie Ross and Gareth Hewett pose for a picture during Rodeo Rednecks 4H Club’s Speech Night on Feb. 24. The group is only a few of the 17 speakers and members in the club. Photo submitted
WGCF grant application extended KEITH MCNEILL Wells Gray Community Forest is inviting grant applications for its spring disbursement now. That’s the word from Richard Christianson, chair of Wells Gray Community Forest (2010) Society. “We were a little late getting going and so we’ve extended the deadline from the normal close date of Mar. 15 to April 13 at 4:40 p.m.,” he said. The size of the disbursement has been cut back, said Christianson. WGCFC had earlier announced it would be giving away $100,000 this spring but instead only $75,000 will be given away. Reason for the reduction is the community forest wants to build up a fund for contingencies or large capital projects, he explained. New application forms are available at the community forest’s website: www.wgcfc.ca. Christianson noted that some people might have
downloaded the old forms. He asked that they discard the old ones and use the new forms. He also asked that, if possible, the applications be made electronically. If the application must be made on paper, then seven copies (one for each board member) must be submitted. Complete criteria on what the community forest is looking for are available at the website. Another disbursement will be done this coming fall, said Christianson. The biggest recipients in last fall’s disbursement were Clearwater Ski Hill, Evergreen Acres Seniors Home, and Clearwater Secondary School. All three received $20,000. Other recipients included Raft River Elementary School PAC, Clearwater Rotary, Clearwater and District Minor Hockey, and Raft Mountain Skating Club. Total given away last fall was close to $100,000.
Do you know what your children are viewing? Clearwater Community Action Network (CAN) Remember when you were a child and a public notice at 11 p.m. on television asked parents, “Do you know where your children are?” Times may have changed but parental concerns are still real. The equivalent modernday question might be, “Do you know what your children are viewing?” At the Community Wellness Workshops Day on Feb. 2, Merlyn Horton from the Safe Online Outreach Society spoke about
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online conduct. In response to a question from a parent, Ms. Horton identified her three top online concerns regarding youth (in this order): 1. easy access to online porn; 2. excessive use of any online content (Facebook, video
games, Youtube, MSN, etc.); and 3. personal security and safety. Recently, CBC aired a documentary titled Sext Up Kids. This documentary explored how technology is influencing teenage sexuality. In “Dangers
of young love in the age of sexting,” published in the Vancouver Sun on Saturday, Feb. 18, director Maureen Palmer argues that three elements have converged to create “a perfect storm” for today’s teens and preteens. Ms. Palmer identified: Continued on A6
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District of Clearwater council should give serious consideration of establishing a forestry working group as proposed in the town’s community economic development plan. That was the recommendation from the local Healthy Forests/ Healthy Communities committee to council on Feb. 21. The committee also endorses formal communication with the Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resources on re-establishing a Forest District office in Clearwater, spokesperson Bas Delaney told council. Delaney was reporting on the results of a one-day Healthy Forests/Healthy Communities workshop held in Clearwater on Nov. 5.
“We want to build on the momentum and eventually change the way things are done,” he said. Establishing a forestry working group was on the top of the list of short-term (one or two years) objectives developed by the workshop. Other objectives would be to create a directory of small-scale wood processors and producers, hold a workshop on non-timber forest products, facilitate a workshop on access to capital for wood processors and producers, facilitate a workshop for local forest entrepreneurs, and increase the annual allowable cut for the Wells Gray Community Forest Corporation. Healthy Forests/Healthy Communities is a province-wide initiative. About 30 or 40 community dialog sessions have been held at various locations across B.C.
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“ Cannibals prefer those who have no spines.” - Stanislaw Lem, Polish writer Guest editorial
DriveABLE safety assessments in B.C. Shirley Bond
Ski Club announces 1st Beer and Burger Night Editor, The Times: Clearwater Ski Club would like to sincerely thank the community for its generous support of the Clearwater ski hill this winter. We appreciate all the volunteers who have come out to help, the families that have come to ski, the teachers to have organized the school groups and the many individuals that have come to enjoy the winter skiing opportunities. We also wish to once again thank the Community Forest for its grant that allowed the ski club to purchase the new groomer, which has improved the conditions at the ski hill 100 fold! We also wish to thank the local Ministry of Forest office for its recent (and generous) donation to the Ski Club.
We were most pleased to have been chosen as a recipient of the 2012 forestry hockey tournament and will apply the funds towards our school program and operation costs. We would also like to thank councilor Ken Kjenstad for his role in putting together a great Winter Festival weekend and including the ski hill in it. Thanks to the District of Clearwater, the hill saw record number of skiers come out and ski free on Saturday, Feb 4. It was a delight to see so many new families on the hill, many who were skiing for the first time. The goal of the Clearwater Ski Club is to offer a fun sport at a very reasonable rate and to engage as many
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community members as possible. The hill operates thanks to a dedicated team of volunteers and members, making the ski hill a wonderful community asset. Stay tuned for details on the annual Fun Day. Also, we hope that people will mark their calendars for our first annual Beer and a Burger Night, to be held Friday, Mar. 30 at the ski club. All proceeds to benefit the hill and the extracurricular activities of CSS including athletics, band and the technology departments. Tickets will be available at the ski hill and participating businesses. It will be a great night with live music, auction and an amazing burgertopping bar too!
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Minister of Justice and Attorney General VICTORIA - I recognize that the prospect of losing one’s driving privileges can be very upsetting. For most of us, driving is an important part of maintaining our lifestyle and independence. As we age, it is normal for our driving abilities to change and it’s important to pay attention to these changes and make necessary adjustments. Government has the responsibility of balancing an individual’s desire to drive with the responsibility to ensure the public safety of all British Columbians. DriveABLE is one of the tools we use to help us make those decisions in a fair and responsible way. We believe it is the best assessment available to determine a person’s cognitive ability to drive. The DriveABLE assessment is scientifically based and is used not only in British Columbia, but also in jurisdictions across North America. I understand that a person who is faced with a driving assessment will experience some anxiety about the process. I want to assure all British Columbians, especially seniors, that I hear their concerns about DriveABLE. It is clear that as a government, we need to do a better job of explaining the process and we intend to do just that. I’ve asked the superintendent of motor vehicles to develop an outreach plan that will have staff visit communities across the province to speak with individuals and their families to explain driver medical fitness requirements and demonstrate how the DriveABLE assessment works. At age 80, every driver is asked to complete a Driver Medical Examination with their physician. This is a general medical assessment that examines a person’s medical fitness to drive safely, and it assesses vision, physical abilities and medical conditions that may affect driving. Only those people who have been identified by a physician as having cognitive issues are referred by the Office of the Superintendent of Motor Vehicles, to DriveABLE. Government pays the full cost of the assessment for any drivers they refer. It is important to note that not all seniors need to take a DriveABLE assessment. Of the nearly half
a million drivers over the age of 65 in B.C., only about 1,500 are referred by the superintendent of motor vehicles each year for a DriveABLE assessment, as a result of concerns about their cognitive ability to drive safely. The decision to remove a person’s driving privileges is not taken lightly, and in all driver medical fitness decisions, the superintendent of motor vehicles will consider changes to medical information or physician advice when making decisions about an individual’s driving status. Without DriveABLE, the superintendent of motor vehicles would be obligated to base driver fitness decisions on a general medical diagnosis of cognitive decline, which means more drivers would be prohibited from driving than are presently. Since DriveABLE was introduced in 2005, we’ve expanded from just three locations to 17, to give drivers across the province more convenient access. Mobile units are often deployed to smaller communities such as Fort St John and Peace River. We continue to look at opportunities to expand services, where required. Let me clear up some myths about the in-office assessment, which is designed to assess for driving errors associated with cognitive decline, not general driving skill or knowledge of rules of the road. Although the in-office assessment is presented by a health-care professional on a touch-screen monitor, computer knowledge is not required and has no bearing on assessment results. The staff who administer the in-office DriveABLE assessment are trained health-care professionals who guide the driver through the assessment from start to finish. It is our priority to better support the transition that all families face as driving abilities change. This government is committed to helping British Columbians better understand the DriveABLE cognitive assessment and the services available to them. I believe we all share the same goal of improving safety for everyone on our roads and highways and we feel the DriveABLE assessment is helping to achieve that. For more information on driver medical fitness issues in B.C., visit: www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/osmv/ – Shirley Bond is B.C.'s Minister of Justice and Attorney General
Are ethics and politics mutually exclusive terms? Editor, The Times:
What are we to make of this latest revelation of allegations of “robo calls” that were designed to mislead voters as to their polling stations? The Conservatives, including Prime Minister Harper have responded by saying, “Prove it.” Of course, in our legal system, we require that allegations be supported by factual evidence provided by a proper investigation, conducted by a judicial inquiry or royal commission.
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The chances of either type of factfinding process in this political environment are slim to none. Yet we have the example of the sponsorship scandal under the former Liberal government, which was investigated and did tremendous damage to the Liberal fortunes across Canada and especially in Quebec. Could these incidents (the robo calls) destroy Conservative credibility, as did the sponsorship scandal for the
Liberals and the airbus affair for the Conservative government of Brian Mulroney? So far, the Harper government has been very successful in diverting or spinning accusations against them but I believe that there is a saturation point of public trust beyond which the Canadian public will not go. It should be a very interesting session in Parliament.
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Question of the Week
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Do you think the provincial government should be legislating the teachers back to work?
Rosaline Lamberton:
Glen McNeil:
Absolutely not. I don't think there's been enough commitment from Abbott to get things mediated properly
No, because I think we ought to be able to solve our problems without legislating them back to work. We're all intelligent people.
Dianna Trautman:
Don Best
No. Remember they had a contract and the government just ripped it apart. They have to be accountable.
Yes, I do. I don't think they need to go any further. I think the cost of living would be good enough.
Duo presents interesting facts about plastic bags Editor, The Times:
Single use plastic bags represent a huge threat to our town’s environment, including our fresh water and to our wildlife. This is a threat not only because plastic bags are ending up in our landfill, but also because many resources have to be used to make plastic bags. Here are some interesting and astonishing facts about plastic bags. • Canadians use 9-15 billion plastic bags a year. • The energy used to make 8.7 plastic shopping bags can drive a car 1 km. • Animals often mistake the plastic bags as food and when eaten, they clog the
animals’ intestines. Loons and ducks can also become tangled up in the plastic bags and drown, or lose their abilities to fly. • Plastic bags have caused severe flooding in places such as India and in Bangladesh by clogging drains and sewers. • Approximately 46,000 pieces of plastic are floating per square mile in the world’s oceans. • In a landfill, the toxic particles from plastic bags can enter the food chain when animals eat them. • If you placed one year’s worth of plastic bags end to end, they would go around the earth almost 36,000 times. • A family of four uses
approximately 1,500 single use plastic bags a year. • Plastic bags are made from oil. It takes about 430,000 gallons of oil to make 100 million plastic bags. That’s pretty bad when we are using 500 billion to 1 trillion bags each year worldwide. No wonder our gas prices are so high. • If we could use 1,000 sets of reusable bags regularly in our community, we could save 1,000,000 plastic bags each year. What we can do: • Begin limiting and eventually stopping the use of plastic bags. • Use alternatives such
as reusable bags and bins or baskets made from all natural fibers such as jute, hemp, woven cotton, and canvas. • Invest in a personal shopping cart or caddie. They are used widely in Europe. They are good for you because it makes it more practical for you to walk and get some exercise without straining your back and shoulders. Walk more, save money, and save the environment! • Use no bags; simply pick things up and put them into your cart.
End cigarette sales in pharmacies Editor, The Times:
There are close to 550,000 smokers in British Columbia, and 6,000 British Columbians die from smoking related illnesses each year. For the past four months, the British Columbia government has provided free access to smoking cessation therapies for British Columbians who want to quit. It is a valuable program that would be money well spent if not for the fact that many who are trying to quit must pass through drug stores where cigarettes and other tobacco products are sold to get to the dispensary at the back of the store to pick
up their cessation medication. Smoking is a strong addiction and the temptation of knowing that cigarettes are being sold in the store is often too strong to pass up. And the sale of tobacco in pharmacies is contrary to the health professional role pharmacists play in society. British Columbia is in the small minority of only three provinces and territories (Manitoba and Yukon being the other two) that still allow cigarettes to be sold in pharmacies. Approximately half of the over 1,000 B.C. drugstores or other retail establishments that con-
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tain a pharmacy still sell cigarettes. It’s time for the British Columbia government to legislate the removal of cigarettes and other tobacco products from British Columbia pharmacies and stores that contain a pharmacy.
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Over 120 persons turned out to hear plans for a water system for Clearwater. A Water Rights Branch official estimated a system to serve from the gravel pit to the United Church to the North Thompson Bridge would cost about $87,000. Biggest news in the Upper Clearwater was that the Department of Highways had begun filling-in the canyons on the Upper Clearwater Road.
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YEARS AGO: Wells Gray Hospital Board recommended accepting the lowest bid of $209,000 for construction of a 14-bed hospital. Accepting the lowest bid would mean more money for equipment, said board chairman John Harwood. Fire destroyed Small’s Shell Service. Reg Small had established the business in 1932. Firemen were hampered due to their inability to get water because of ice on the river. Business owner
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and operator Glen Small guessed the loss at $80,000.
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YEARS AGO: Little Fort School placed first at the Little Schools’ Indoor Track Meet in Chu Chua. Participants included Kym Jim, Kyn Jim, Rebecca Mabee, Linda Rowan, Russell Webb, Rod Sharp, Steve Gido, Sunshine Blais, Jenny Shar, April Brown, Gladys Rowan, Melanie Marshall, Cindy Bowden, Emma White, Shannon Campbell, Leah Jacobson, Carla Campbell and Robbie Rowden. Schools from Chu Chua, Louis Creek and Brennan Creek also took part.
years of apprenticeship as Murray Matusky received his certification as a millwright. It was the first time in several years that a millwright received certification at CTP’s Camp Two. Probably 600 to 700 people attended Raft Mountain Skating Club’s Carnival at the Sportsplex. Work for the four-hour show started the previous October.
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YEARS AGO: MLA Claude Richmond reported that the B.C. Cabinet had approved a $5.5 million loan to Clearwater Timber Products. The money would be used to consolidate the company’s two sawmills in Valemount. A brief ceremony marked the end of four
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YEARS AGO: School District 26 trustees advised against starting a French immersion program. The school board said Paul Caissie was the only parent to approach them requesting a program. A new television transmitter for Clearwater should
give better television to the area, reported Bert Walker of the TV, Parks and Cemeteries Committee. The new site was one mile southwest of the ski hill.
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YEARS AGO: Lilo Krauseneck retired as Clearwater postmaster after 22 years with the post office. The rink of Joanne Grace, Debby Hay, Debbie Downie and Robin Graffunder was first in the A event at Wells Gray Curling Club’s annual Ladies’ Bonspiel.
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YEARS AGO: Blue River resident, small business owner and TNRD Area B director Steve Quinn won the nomination
to represent the Social Credit party in the next provincial election. “I believe the government sitting now has surrendered its right to govern this province,” he said in his acceptance speech. School District 26 trustees defended local autonomy at a meeting in Kamloops looking into school district amalgamation. Unique features of S.D. 26 included a home school support program at Star Lake, the CSS logging program, and joint contracts with the hospital and Sportsplex.
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YEARS AGO: Clearwater athletes Garret Toma and Heather Thomas earned medals at the 2002 B.C. Winter Games. Toma won silver in heavyweight (90kg) men’s
power-lifting while Thomas won a bronze as a member of the Thompson-Okanagan cross-country ski team. Rumors were put to rest regarding possible closure of Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital by a letter penned by Interior Health Authority CEO, Murray Ramsden. “I acknowledge the travel time to Kamloops for emergency care and also the rural health aspects of providing care in rural B.C,” he wrote. Clearwater resident Randy Redekop returned from climbing Mount Aconcagua (6,962 meters) in Argentina, the highest mountain in the Western Hemisphere.
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YEARS AGO: Bill Mattenley passed away. Affectionately referred to as the “mayor” of Clearwater, he lived a life dedicated to helping others. Profits from the Girl Guide cookies sales helped provide eight Guides and Pathfinders
from Clearwater an opportunity to attend the Spirit Of Adventure Rendezvous 2007 (SOAR) in Parksville, B.C. A seniors’ group was formed in Wells Gray Country to address needs that had been identified at a Seniors’ Expo the previous fall.
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YEAR AGO: A community-tocommunity forum in Chu Chua identified four infrastructure priorities for the Valley to senior levels of government: better electrical power, high speed Internet and cell phone service, highway improvements and natural gas. The forum included the districts of Clearwater and Barriere, Simpcw First Nation plus the TNRD and its electoral areas in the Valley. For the fourth year in a row Clearwater topped the Great Backyard Bird Count standings in Canada. The 354 checklists submitted more than doubled the output of London, Ontario.
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Continued from A3 1. hypersexualization of representation in the media; 2. extreme ease of access to online porn; and 3. social media and cellphones that give kids the ability to become pornographers themselves.
To read the article and/or get specifics about the CBC coverage, see Dangers of young love in the age of sexting Source: vancouversun.com Acknowledging that teenage sexuality in the context of technological influences isn’t easy to address, Horton and Palmer suggest that this subject is “... the elephant in the room.” The documentary does have a viewer discretion warning, but the content is extremely important. Please consider watching Sext
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Local awareness events planned Every year the province of B.C. proclaims a week in March for Stop the Sexual Exploitation of Children and Youth Awareness. This year the week will runs Mar. 5 - 11. The week recognizes the importance of supporting communities to develop prevention, education, enforcement and intervention strategies to address the sexual exploitation of children and youth. Clearwater’s Community Action Network will be raising awareness in our community by organizing a variety of activities. On Tuesday, March 6, there will be a hot dog sale and infor-
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Local students attend National Aboriginal Achievement Awards Robert Wallington They say it always rains in Vancouver, but not even the worst of rains could have ruined my day. Feb. 24 was the National Aboriginal Achievement Awards, the day I had wanted to come for weeks. The Laureate Luncheon was first on the agenda, meeting award winners, and others attending the awards show. I met the Honorable Gerry St. Germain, a senator, air force pilot, a rancher, and an inspirational man. After the luncheon, we decided hit the UBC Museum of Anthropology. Stopping to grab a drink, some gifts, and of course, take a lot of pictures from the Indigenous, Asian, and South American exhibits.
Then, the finally, the moment we had been waiting for, the main event. The Queen Elizabeth Theatre seems much bigger in person. People were greeting each other with arms open, much like a family that had been long separated. The awards show was amazing, the people the lights, the crowd, and the performances left me in awe. Afterwards the lobby was filled with songs and dance, laughter and acceptance. Leaving that night, left me with a feeling, like being inspired, fulfilled, and the happiness that indigenous culture still flourishing today. Along with all the people who sponsored the event, I personally would like to thank Mr. Persad, and Mrs. Anderson for taking us on such an amazing trip.
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Global picks Clearwater for Small Town feature TIMES STAFF Clearwater is going to be highlighted once again in the Small Town BC feature on Global BC's Sunday Morning News. "Would you mind passing the word on to family and friends?" an email from weather anchor Wesla Wong asked the newspaper and other local businesses and agencies. Wong said that anyone is welcome to send in one photo each of the Clearwater community and area to this email address: weekendnews@ globaltv.com.
"Please also send a brief description of your photo. We will show these photos on TV during our show!" she added. The photos will be featured on the Sunday, Mar. 11, news program. Clearwater and Wells Gray Park were last highlighted on Global TV News' Small Town B.C. feature on Saturday, March 26, 2011. At that time, summer and winter views of Helmcken Falls, the volcanic cone near Kostal Lake in Wells Gray Park, and the Clearwater Canoe Regatta on Dutch Lake were among the scenes featured.
First logger training program starts Central Interior Logging Association The Forest Industry Readiness Skills Training program kicked off Mar. 1, providing training and job experience for harvesting equipment operators and log truck drivers. CILA will assist with tuition and related training costs in the CILA, ILA and NWLA regions. The program will target First Nations people, women and under-employed persons who would like to have their skill levels upgraded Clearwater Secondary School students (l-r) Nathan Porter, Stephanie Maggrah and Robert Wallington hold up their tickets to the National Aboriginal Achievement Awards gala held recently in the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in Vancouver. Photo submitted
to provide long-term employment in the harvesting sector. Contractors have offered up equipment, trucks, private wood and gravel pits to help prospective loggers and log truckers train in a "living classroom". We also have a waiting list of contractors willing to take on the successful students. The best news is that we have a waiting list of qualified potential students waiting to take the training and join the forest industry. For more information about CILA, contact info@cila.ca.
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This year, 55 school districts are participating in the campaign. The contributions by liquor store customers top up funds raised by parents, students and teachers who work all year to raise funds for dry graduation activities. Last year, BC Liquor Stores customers throughout the province donated
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District council okays request to give more money to outreach program Keith McNeill District of Clearwater will provide $6,700 to extend Clearwater Secondary School’s community outreach program to the end of June. That was the decision made during a town council meeting held Feb. 21. “I felt the sessions were Serious Issues require very useful,” said councilor Serious Lawyers Barry Banford, referring to a Community Wellness Workshops ICBC Claims Day held at CSS on Feb. 2. “I feel comfortable the $6,700 will Family Law
keep the program going until June.” Mayor John Harwood noted that the secondary school would soon be getting a new principal. The change in administrator might mean a change in priorities, he said. The amount was somewhat less than the $12,000 requested from the program but represented how much was left in the district’s Living Well budget. Money for drill team Council approved a $500 grant-in-aid to the North Thompson Ladies Drill Team, contingent on the team appearing in the May Day Parade and the North Thompson Fall Fair.
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The grant also would be contingent on the team carrying a District of Clearwater flag. Councilor Gord Heisterman spoke against the motion. Although there might be some exceptions, most people who can afford to ride as a hobby don’t need support from the taxpayers, he felt. Jazz Band gets help The young musicians with the Raft River Elementary and Clearwater Secondary Jazz Band will get $25 each to attend the Cantando Sun Peaks Music Festival from April 20 to 22. The money is conditional on some of the band members performing at Canada Day celebrations in Clearwater.
placing a strategic police road check to discourage impaired driving and other criminal offences. As visible as this road check was, police seized a number of drugs, handed out various tickets and served a three-day immediate roadside prohibition and a seven-day one. Police also charged one driver with a criminal code impaired. Anger management On Monday, Feb. 27, Clearwater RCMP went to a residence in Blackpool to respond to a call about someone causing a disturbance. A young female was briefly taken into custody and after an investigation was released. The female, now being upset with the recent events, started to yell and scream. She eventually struck the door of the residence while in the
presence of police. The young female was then arrested for causing a disturbance and mischief under $5,000. The female received no charges. Break and Enter in Blue River On Sunday, Feb. 26, Clearwater RCMP investigated a break and enter at a Blue River establishment. Thieves made entry through the front door by drilling out the dead bolt. Further inside the building, a set of vice grip pliers was used to access the many locked rooms inside. Thieves ignored or were discouraged from trying to gain access to the safes and instead stole some equipment. Police ask the public for any information that can assist in the investigation.
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its own, a coloring book that seemed to make colors appear and disappear at will and dice that kept changing places on their own. Uncle Chris, who generously donated some of his time for this show, hails from Kamloops (www.unclechristheclown.com). Building Blocks Daycare is operated by Yellowhead Community Services in Clearwater.
Grant Gale The hilarious antics of Uncle Chris the Clown kept the little ones in wide-eyed amazement with his high-energy magic at the Building Blocks Daycare on Tuesday, Feb. 26. Uncle Chris rolled into town with a suitcase full of colourful gags and tricks which had everybody blinking their eyes in wonderment. Youthful volunteers were mystified by scarves and balls which kept mysteriously changing colors, changing shape and multiplying right in their hands. There was a Magic Blankie that helped a bowling ball fly all on
Jesslynn Plugoway has a hard time pulling the right colored scarf from the bag held by Uncle Chris. Every scarf she pulled from the bag seemed to have a mind of its own Sporting a brightly painted clown face of his own, Landon Blain lends a hand to Uncle Chris. Landon may have had a bit of his own magic as the ball he was hiding in his hand kept changing, surprising even Uncle Chris.
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Two meetings scheduled for roundabout March 7 Dear Regatta Guy,
What’s up with this Roundabout thing - I’m worried we’re going to keep going round and round on this issue.
just can’t see myself getting round this round thing without causing damage and I’m a bit worried.
Sincerely, Skeptical of Stats
Sincerely, Going Round the Bend Dear Skeptical, Dear Round the Bend,
I hear you ... nothing worse than going round in circles but hey, at least you can’t get lost on a Roundabout. I’m totally curious about the whole thing. I hear there might be snacks so you know I’m going to the Public Information Sessions - Wednesday, Mar. 7 in the Pit at Clearwater Secondary School. Two times to chose from: 2 - 4 p.m. and 6 - 8 p.m. How fun - two times to go round and round!
Dear Regatta Guy,
You are right - stats are numbers just mixed together to make stylish spreadsheets but I think these MOT guys know their stuff! Come on out to the information night and have a look to see how big this thing is. I’ve seen the image and I have to say, if you can’t get round this Roundabout in your rig, I’m a bit worried that maybe we should be looking at your stats!
Dear Regatta Guy,
Can you please tell me that the District isn’t paying for this Roundabout thing?
These round things can’t be safe can they? I drive a big truck and I
Dear Penny Pincher,
You can be rest assured that your pennies are safe (you just have to watch out for the dimes!). I’m kidding. It’s totally cool. If the community is favorable, Ministry of Transportation is going to pick up the bill - no Dutch treat on this dinner out! Wait til you see the landscaping ideas! Talk about making a community impression. Forget the Marigold Mile ... we’ll have plenty of petunias and a fab sign! Come on out on Mar. 7, see for yourself and then weigh in (and I don’t mean that literally). Just remember - it’s your community and your input that matters.
Dear Regatta Guy,
Sincerely, Pinching Pennies
I’m looking forward to coming out on Mar. 7 to the public viewing of the Roundabout but can you
Dear Fab Fan,
give me a heads up on where the heck the cross walk is going to be? I like to watch out for the kids.
Ahhhhhh - you’re making me blush! I’m thinking that if this thing is big enough to slow down traffic, create an entry way to the town (no more “drive thru” community experience) and plant some flowers - I figure it’s got to be big enough for me to run laps and that’s tons easier than running round the field at the high school! I also kind of like the idea of not having to stop at the stop sign and just roll on through - I tend to spill my coffee when I stop. I’m going to the Information Session and getting the scoop to know for sure. Did I mention I think they are having snacks? I love snacks.
Sincerely, Looking for a Walking Target Dear On Target,
That’s the beauty of the plan! They’ve got it all figured out and rather than risking it at the current crosswalk (can anyone actually see around that snow bank?), pedestrian patterns are taken into account putting safety first. And hey, maybe the teen version of Jay Walking might go out of style? Go figure!
Dear Regatta Guy,
Are you in favor of this Roundabout idea? I like how you do your hair so I’m thinking you’ve got a good perspective on things.
Remember: Wednesday, Mar. 7 in the Pit at Clearwater Secondary School, 2 - 4 p.m. and 6 - 8 p.m.
Sincerely, A Fan of Fab Hair
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Youth Initiative Officials from the United Way, Telus and Interior Savings present Cherrise Loring (right, holding cheque) and other Clearwater Secondary School students Miranda Smyth, Kaylee Ash, Bobbi-Lea Foulkes and Caitlyn Harbridge with a $1,500 cheque. The money was one of 16 different Youth Initiative Grants given away during a ceremony in Kamloops last Wednesday. Photo submitted
Bryan Adams coming to Kamloops Kamloops This Week Kamloops has been chosen as one of 20 stops on Bryan Adams' first cross-country tour in 20 years. The Canadian rock legend will play Interior Savings Centre on Thursday, June 17, with tickets starting at $20. Adams last crosscountry odyssey was 1992's Waking Up The World tour While Adams has been performing his critically acclaimed Bare Bones acoustic show in recent years, this year's Canadian
tour marks a return to his full-band-arena-rock show, alongside his longtime band, including guitarist Keith Scott, drummer Mickey Curry, keyboardist Gary Breit and bassist Norm Fisher. As he did 20 years ago, Adams kicked off the tour to sold out crowds in the UK. The Canadian tour begins on April 11 in St. John's and concludes in Winnipeg on June 22. Tickets for the June 17 Kamloops show (including HST) are $20, $49, $69 and $95, plus service charges. Tickets are available
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Changes coming down the pipeline to B.C.'s Water Act could make it more difficult to access groundwater. The Ministry of Environment is in the process of modernizing the Water Act by proposing new legislation through the Water Sustainability Act. Protecting groundwater is one component of the act, which will result in changes to how large rural users access the precious resource. "People who aren't paying anything for their groundwater now will be paying," said Coldstream Mayor Jim Garlick, after a recent meeting with Environment Minister Terry Lake. "There will be a cost for groundwater and it will be more onerous to get your
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mately 2,500 gallons per day, enough for about five residences or a small agricultural operation." For those licensed, a 'water right' will provide more secure access to groundwater. It will
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This is Pharmacist Awareness Week, a week set aside to raise the awareness of the role of the pharmacist in healthcare. Pharmacists believe that knowledge is a great medicine and want you to know you can always use their knowledge to answer your questions about health and medications. We are always available to help you! Bad dreams can sometimes interrupt a good night’s sleep. Sometimes, these nightmares can be caused by your medication. Vivid dreams can be caused by antidepressant drugs and can be lessened with a change in dose or drug. Check with our pharmacists if you have a concern about sleep and your medications. Our urine is a good source of information about possible problems in our bodies. Sometimes, too much protein gets excreted in the urine and this may need further evaluation to rule out kidney disease. If the urine is foamy in appearance, it could signify protein content. This is called proteinuria. Men are notorious for not seeking timely medical advice. Evidently, married men who are experiencing a heart attack arrive at emergency units more quickly than single men, even when their spouses weren’t present at the time. They didn’t want to face any recriminations for being slow getting medical help. Many people aren’t aware they can ask the pharmacist for advice on nonprescription medications. Some people feel the pharmacist is too busy, but we want you to know that we are never too busy to answer your questions about medications. It’s an important part of our job and one we enjoy.
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Benefit concert raises money for local cancer patient Keith McNeill “It was cool to see. If you’re in trouble and need a little help, people will come together.” That was the reaction of Sharon Ruston of the Blackpool Hall committee following an impromptu benefit community concert held at the hall Friday evening, Feb. 24. About 100 local residents came to hear close to 20 musicians perform to raise money for Felix Couturier, a Clearwater man who is suffering from cancer. Over $2,500 was raised. “It all started with a phone call from the town of Wells, a man named Dennis Manuel,” Ruston recalled. Couturier is a musician and Manuel had performed with him in the Cariboo. Manuel asked Ruston about using the hall for a concert to benefit the cancer patient. “Those musicians, they stick together,” said Ruston. “They’re like a family.” Things quickly came together from there, said the Blackpool Hall spokesperson. People baked cookies and other goods to sell, a list of musicians was lined up, and the event promoted. One of the fundraisers was a draw and, as it turned out, the winner was Dennis Manuel, the man who originally phoned to set up the benefit. “It was $151.50 and he donated it back to the fund for Felix, Heather and family,” Ruston said. Musicians who performed at the benefit included Doug Fenwick, Jack Perry, Bruce Klassen, Calvin Lutz, Betty Schulte, Mary Stewart, Randy Hedlund, Bob and Linda Mackenzie, Tom Coles, Mike Woodman, Bart Chenuz, Loyd Bishop, Andy Leese, Rosetta Paxton, and Steve Filipchuk and the Prairie Kids. Donations included a $250 cheque from the Jack Patterson Memorial Fund, which was set up several years ago in memory of Clearwater’s former ambulance station chief.
Above: Randy Hedlund sings and plays the guitar with backup from Bob Mackenzie on harmonica and Linda Mackenzie on bass.
Members of the cancer patient's family, (l-r) Alison Hunt and her children Raquel Evans and Marcus Evans, all of Nanaimo, enjoy the music.
Right: Doug Fenwick, one of the organizers, plays the guitar. Photos by Keith McNeill
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Pink-shirted students fill the bleachers at Raft River Elemtary School for a floor hockey game with the RCMP.
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Teacher Melody Steffenson sports a pink hairdo as she shows her support for anti-bullying initiatives at Raft River Elementary School last week. Photos by Grant Gale
Pink Shirt Day last Wednesday was the high point of a week of anti-bullying activities in Clearwater schools. Raft River Elementary School was the busiest, starting with a boisterous crowd of T-shirt purchasers before the opening bell. The excited buyers formed a line that extended along the main corridor from one end of the school to the other, trying to buy one of the new shirts. By noon, most of these new shirts were covered with names and autographs of classmates, friends and teachers. At noon, a student team
competed in a floor hockey game against the RCMP in front of a noisy crowd of pinkshirted RRES supporters. It truly was a Raft River school team as every age group was represented; two students were selected from each class to participate on the team. The RCMP put up a seven-member roster, one in full working uniform. A small but significant activity took place at Clearwater Secondary School with Grade 11 leadership students Kaylee Ashe and Caitlyn Harbidge leading a sharing circle. Some of the topics included the different types of bullying, where, how and why it happens, as well as some strategies to deal with bullies.
Child and youth councellor Bruce MacLeod and teacher Trish Persad sat in as a group of about a dozen discussed a variety of issues and shared some of their experiences. One of the issues discussed was how bullying seems only to occur when adults are not present. The theory goes that in the power vacuum created by this absence, young people attempt to establish social dominance. Adults still encounter bullying but not to the extent apparent in youth. Pink Shirt Day was initiated as a peer response to a bullying incident involving a Grade 9 student in Nova Scotia several years ago.
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WGSAR holds ice rescue class Right: Members of Wells Gray Search and Rescue participate in an Ice Rescue Technician course put on by Rescue Canada the weekend of Feb. 25-26. Pictured upstream of the blue bridge across the North Thompson River near the Flats are (back, l-r) Riel MacBoudreau, Les Sakals, Ryan McLarty, Bev Buck, Fred Erler, instructor Robert Beaudry (front, l-r) Sharon Dhillon, Gord Dubois and Tyson Luedtke.
Wells Gray Search and Rescue member Tyson Luedtke explores underneath the ice using ice awls. This was a skill all members performed.
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Sports Cross-country skiers meet in Blue River Times Staff
Short line Clearwater Atom Development Hawk #14 Angus Allchin tries to shovel the puck past the goalie during a game against Merritt at the Sportsplex on Saturday, Feb. 25. The Hawks lost the game 6 - 3 but the score does not reflect on how well the Clearwater team played. Unfortunately, the Hawks were short a few kids due to the flu but those who were there played well. They are now finished with their league games and will have playoffs Mar. 9 in Merritt. Photo by Keith McNeill
Hockey player of the week Erik Giesbrecht is in his fourth year of hockey and this season is on the Atom recreational team. He started playing goalie this year and really likes it. He says, “It is where the action is.” You are doing really well for a first year goalie, Erik. Keep up the good work. Erik Giesbrecht
The following are the results from a cross-country ski race day held in Blue River for elementary schools in the North Thompson Valley. A total of 82 students from Raft River (RR), Blue River (BR), Vavenby (V) and Barriere (B) took part. Kindergarten Girls: 1, Maya Parsons (RR); 2, Aysha Falk-Hurst (RR). Kindergarten Boys: 1, Max Mullen (RR); 2, Owen Sim (RR); 3, Gavin Prince (V). Gr. 1 Girls: 1, Ginger Huff (RR); 2, Sage Barstow (RR); 3, Bailey Murray (RR). Gr. 1 Boys: 1, Alex Belle (RR); 2, Rylan Baker (RR); 3, Andrew Ludbrook (RR). Gr. 2 Girls: 1, Claire Arduini (RR); 2, Hayli Mullen (RR); 3, Angel Van Engelen (BR). Gr. 2 Boys: 1, Parker Collins (RR); 2, Dayton Flegel (V); 3, William Persad (RR). Gr. 3 Girls: 1, Cadence Busse (V); 2, Kelly Ludbrook (RR); 3, Eve LaBranche (RR). Gr. 3 Boys: 1, Aiden Cairns (RR); 2,
Raft River Elementary School students Emma Collins (l) and Josee Cooperman speed around the course during cross-country ski races in Blue River on Feb. 23. They placed second and third respectively in Grade 4 Girls. Photo submitted
Cameron Chayer (RR). Gr. 4 Girls: 1, Halle Smith (B); 2, Emma Collins (RR); 3, Josee Cooperman (RR). Gr. 4 Boys: tied for first, Jayden Kjenstad (RR) and Ryley Griffin (RR); 2, Kyle Dobi (RR); tied for third, Jasper Belle (RR) and Eric Wiunig (RR). Gr. 5 Girls: 1, Haliya Arduini (RR); 2, Morgan Dobi (RR);
3, Sarah Schwaiger (RR). Gr. 5 Boys: 1, Mitchell Chayer (RR); 2, Ryan Green (RR); 3, Grayson Panko (RR). Gr. 6 Girls: 1, Lauren Tremblay (B); 2, Annie Whelen (RR); 3, Emily Giesbrecht (RR). Gr. 6 Boys: 1,
Clayton Sollows (RR); 2, Jaxon Kjenstad (RR); 3, Adrik Leppky (RR). Gr. 7 Girls; 1, Hanna Wadlegger (RR); 2, Arel Briggs (RR); 3, Alli Borrow (RR). Gr. 7 Boys: 1, Mackenzie Alain (BR); 2, Julien Dewey (RR).
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Warriors fall short against Kelowna Rockets Clearwater and District Minor Hockey The Saturday before last the Clearwater Peewee Warriors traveled to Kelowna to take on the regular season champs, the Rockets. Clearwater had disposed of the second place Revelstoke Grizzlies the weekend before, and Kelowna had taken out the fourth place Penticton team. The final matchIt’s a long season, you up was sure to be an epic worked hard, and you battle for should be very proud ... the right to visit sunny Ole Kjenstad Fort Nelson, host of the Peewee Tier 4 Provincials. Game one in Kelowna started out great with our team excited to show the Rockets that it meant business. The Warriors took the play to Kelowna early and their goaltender had to stand on his head to keep them in the game. However, battling a deep lineup proved to be too much for the Warriors, and they dropped game one to the Rockets. Game two on Sunday in the friendly confines of the North
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Thompson Sportsplex (or not so friendly if you were from Kelowna) was where the Warriors played with their backs to the wall. The best of three series came down to this - an entire year’s worth of work staked on one game. With friends and family watching, the Warriors played an emotional game. They battled until the final horn, playing very physical Clearwater hockey ... leaving it all on the ice. Coming up short to end the series and essentially their playoff season, the Warriors lost the battle 6 - 3. “Congrats to the Kelowna Rocket team and good luck in sunny Fort Nelson,” said coach Ole Kjenstad. “On behalf of my co-coaches Hieth Weninger and Mike Mucha I would first like to thank our players. It’s a long season, you worked hard, and you should be very proud of yourselves,” Kjenstad added. The coach gave special thanks to manager Christy Kjenstad for keeping the team organized. He thanked Carrie Weninger for being the Warriors’ jersey mom and Crystal Wadlegger for being first aid/ safety coordinator. “To the parents who volunteered at games, we could not have done it without you. See you next year, Warriors,” the coach said.
Members of the Clearwater Peewee Warriors pose for a team photo. Pictured are (back, l-r) coaches Hieth Weninger, Ole Kjenstad, Mike Mucha (middle, l-r) Mason Wadlegger, Hanna Wadlegger, Brendan Mucha, Hudson Cobbs, Patrick Walker, Gibson Nash, Georgia McLellan (front, l-r) Ashlyn Sunderman, Julien Dewey, Matthew Lee, Nick McInnes, Nathen Weninger, Jaxon Kjenstad and Ali Borrow. Missing are affiliates Dorian McGill and Colby Rhodes. Photo submitted
What are your actions and words teaching your children? Proverbs 22:6; “Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it.” The other day I was watching TV and a commercial came on. It was an advertisement for a type of cereal where two children find their dad in a car enjoying a bowl of this product. The children quiz their father to which his replies range from excuses to outright lies. Most of the advertisements for this cereal promote this type of behavior, and they expect people to laugh and think good thoughts. This made me think about how we are raising our children today.
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Our loudest form of communication to our children is our actions. If we expect our children to tell the truth, we need to make sure our actions are honest ... not just our words. When we say we are going to do something, we need to do it. One of my downfalls is being on time. If I say I will be there at 1:00 and I am not there until 1:10 then my word loses its credibility. The
young ones pick up on this right away.
How about the way we treat people? Last Wednesday was antibullying day and we tell our children to be nice, to stick up for the under dog etc. What about the way we treat the driver in front of us that is going too slow by our standards? What expressions do we use then? What about the jokes
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ity as parents to teach and train our children. We should not leave it up to the system or the schools or the neighbors or the relatives. No one is perfect, but we can do our best and generally our children will reflect that. God bless you and help you to raise your children.
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Exercise programs ongoing at Vavenby hall The Pilates and aerobics classes are both being done on Mondays and Thursdays from 10 - 11 a.m. at Vavenby )` Community Hall. A group of six women 9VI`U 9L_PU regularly show up both days. Pilates are onfloor exercises and aerobics are what the women think of a dancing type of exercise. The ladies enjoy doing both and feel that they are good exercises for this time of year. There is a drop-in charge of $2 to help pay for the liability fee for the use of the hall and for any needed equipment. The large television used was donated by Heidi Hess of Clearwater.
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New students miss trips The Vavenby Primary School has two new students but they unfortunately didn’t arrive until after the two ski trips the other children went on. The first trip was to Clearwater ski hill on Jan. 17 for some downhill skiing. The children didn’t get any lessons because they said
that they all knew how to ski. Some went down the big hill but most stuck to the bunny hill. Student Cadence Busse said that fellow classmate Brody McColl was awesome as a skier. The class went by bus to Wiegele’s in Blue River on Jan. 23, where they competed in a crosscountry ski race against Raft River, Barriere and Blue River students. The Vavenby children all had a good time and were very proud to bring home a gold medal - Cadence Busse, a silver - Dayton Flegel, and a bronze - Gavin Prince. The class felt that all of the practice they had at school helped them to win. Wiegele’s provided lunch for everyone.
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(L-r) Tony Vaughan, Ray Oxenham and Doug Sollows wait for the rest of their group at Vavenby General Store before going snowmobiling on Monday, Feb. 27. They had planned to go up the Trophies a few days earlier but called it off due to snow conditions. Photo by Robyn Rexin
Theft at Thrift Store Volunteers at Fine Things Thrift Store were upset to report that someone stole $47 worth of very fine jewellery from the store. Each piece of jewellery was in an individual box and all boxes had all been thrown
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Business/Office Service DENIED CANADA Pension plan disability benefits? The Disability Claims Advocacy Clinic can help. Call Allison Schmidt at 1-877-793-3222. www.dcac.ca
Cleaning Services Penny’s Housecleaning Dependable, reliable, quick. Reasonable rates. email pstef2@yahoo.ca. 250-674-3650
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NORTH THOMPSON JOBS BARRIERE EMPLOYMENT SERVICES 629 Barriere Town Rd. Barriere, BC V0E 1E0 Phone: 250-672-0036 / Fax: 250-672-2159 E-mail: mail@barriere-employment.ca • Website: www.barriere-employment.ca
LINE & BUFFET COOK – Mike Wiegele F1312 we’ll personally see that you get the information you’re seeking, or call and SENIOR FOREST TECHNICIAN/PROJECT make an appointment. COORDINATOR – F1612 • FREE COMPUTER AND ECE’S & ECE’S ASSISTANTS – YCS / INTERNET ACCESS • FREE RESUME Clearwater F2712 HELP FARMERS – Gang Ranch F2912 • FREE INFORMATION ON MANY RANCH WORKERS – Farmers, Cook, SERVICES Irrigators, Cowboys F2912 “Funded in whole or part through the Skill Development: If you have been on Employment Insurance in the past 3 years (5 Canada-British Columbia Labour Market years maternity) & are currently unemployed, Development Agreement” Sponsored by Barriere & District Chamber of you may be eligible for re-training dollars. Commerce Book an appointment to see one of our counselors for more information. We look forward to seeing you – come in and
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the impression you will make to your future employer. Please drop in and our friendly staff will assist you. • Targeted Wage Subsidy (TWS): Are you currently on Employment Insurance or have you been in the last 3-5 years? If you have, you may be eligible for wage subsidy. Ask us for further info. • Funding for Skill Enhancement: Recent or active EI clients with a career plan in mind seeking assistance through Service Canada are required to book an appointment with one of our Employment Counsellors. • Self Employment: If you are interested in Self-Employment please call our office and book an appointment with one of our Employment Consultants for a referral to Community Futures. Next scheduled visit is TBA or every 3rd Thursday of the month. • Blue River Itinerant: An employment GENERAL INFORMATION consultant comes to town once a • Free Workshops: month. Next visit is March 27. If one on Resume development - Mar. 15, 2012 9-2:30; one appointments are required please limit 6 people call to set up a time prior to the drop in. Please call 250-674-2928 to register for one For more information drop in to 58 or all of these free workshops Young Road, Clearwater, BC or phone • Resumes & Interviews: Go hand in hand, 250-674-2928 or fax 250-674-2938. so the better prepared you are the greater
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Hay for sale: Square bales $6, over 100 $5.50/each. Round bale: 1st cut $60, 2nd cut $65. Delivery available. 250-672-9319 Hay-Grass Alfalfa mix for sale. 60-70 lb bales @ $6/bale. McLure 250-672-5795
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Misc for Rent Furnished cabin/chalet in Birch Island. $650/mo. Incl util. Ph. 250-674-1543
Misc. Wanted Used Postage Stamps Support International Scouting by donating used stamps which are sorted & sold to raise money for the International Development Fund of the International Scout & Guide Fellowship. This fund pays for training for Scouters in the third world. Drop stamps off at front counter of the Star/Journal in Barriere, or call Margaret at (250)672-9330.
Real Estate Acreage for Sale Barriere 9.6 acres for sale. Power water access. Nicely treed.Close to lakes and Sun Peaks. 250-690-7244
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Our classified ads are on the net! Check it out at www.bcclassified.com Lots Level building lots on Oriole Way, Barriere. Your choice Lot 2 or Lot 8. Featuring well maintained street, close to high school & downtown. Asking $72,900 w/complete septic system, and $59,900 without septic. Conventional built housing only. 250-587-6151. Visit our website: itec-ent.com
Clearwater: 3 bdrm manuf hm in Mountain Meadows MHP. F/s, w/d, oil furnace, wood stove. $625/mo. N/S, N/P. 250-587-6123
Clearwater: Manuf hm in Thompson Crossing Manufactured Housing Development. Features 2 bdrm, l/rm tip out, f/rm, screened porch, carport, f/s, w/d, $625/mo. 250-5876151 HOUSE Clearwater, 1 Acre - 2 bdrm, furnished. Carport and Shed. N/Smoking. $900 plus utils. $900 DD. Ref req’d. Sheila 674-0077 or skoroll@telus.net
Room & Board Seniors: Tired of Living Alone? Furnished room available. Meals, laundry & housekeeping incl. $1,500/mo (base rate). Respite also avail. Call Carole’s Place 250-672-0309
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The color gray will play a significant role in your life this week, Capricorn, and it won’t be all bad. A treasured heirloom holds the key to a precarious situation.
Think pink, Aquarius, and that stink you raised will dissipate before it does more harm than good. Shades of rose and coral pique your curiosity and get you snooping.
Sunny days are here again, Pisces, and yellow is the key to making quick work of every project you’re given. A blast from the past makes a joyous announcement.
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Red spells passion, and it will be all around you this week, Aries. Make the most of it by getting things done and showing that special someone how much they mean to you.
You’ve got the blues, but they won’t last long with the arrival of a long-lost friend. Take time out to catch up and reminisce, Taurus. It will be just the boost you need.
Knock-knock. Who’s there? Orange. Orange who? Orange you glad your finances are starting to look up, Gemini? Keep saving, keep investing and financial freedom will be yours.
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Green never looked so good, Cancer. Find more ways to implement the three R’s—reduce, reuse, recycle—and keep more green in your pocket.
It is not black and white, as you were led to believe, Leo. Get the facts before you make your decision. A friend requires some counseling.
You’ve never been one to brown nose, but the superior you’re about to encounter will require it. Submit, Virgo, or prepare to receive more grief than you deserve.
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Trucks & Vans FOR SALE: Excavating Company including excavators, dump trucks and skid steers. $250,000 O.B.O FOR SALE: Septic Pumping Company includes 2 trucks (one hydrovac, one pump truck) 250,000 O.B.O Email: jaydensunfire@yahoo.ca for more details.
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Legal Notices In the Matter of the Estate of Dale R.Clearwaters aka Dale Clearwaters, Deceased Notice is hereby give that creditors and others having claims against the estate of the above-named deceased are hereby required to send them to the undersigned Executor, at 328 Evans Ave., Kamloops, BC V2B 1J9 before the 1st day of April, 2012, after which date the executor will distribute the estate among the parties thereto, having regard only to the claims of which she then has notice. Susan Hutchinson, Executor 328 Evans Ave. Kamloops, BC V2B 1J9 Sale of 1998 Mercury Mistique to take place at 5115 Barriere Town Rd., North River Towing (2004) Ltd., April 2, 2012 at 9am. Vehicle owned by Lorna Jean Bergey with $1479.50 owed to NRT.
BUY, RENT, SELL, TELL... Lucky Libra. You get back in the black and you learn how to stay there. Mealtimes around the table foster connections and provide insight into September 23– a recurring dilemma.
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Shades of purple indicate a period of extravagance is about to beset your home. Don’t worry, Scorpio. It won’t last long enough to alter anything permanently.
White beckons to you from every turn and can only mean one thing, Sagittarius. You need to learn to relax, starting now. Arrange for some TV time or a November 22– long bubble bath.
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Science World brings the weird world of science to town Grant Gale Science World on the Road brought its playful approach to science to local schools on Thursday, Feb. 23. The students of Clearwater Secondary School and Raft River Elementary School were entertained with fun real life examples of concepts they normally see only in textbooks. Brian Anderson, Sherry Lu and Kristin Lee used household items like a bed of nails (don't we all have one?), rolls of toilet paper and air-filled pop bottles to display the principles of pressure, lift (for a wing) and inertia. At CSS, a Van de Graaf electrostatic generator was used to display some of the properties of electricity, including how it travels through the human body and down the "Chain of Pain". At RRES, a vacuum bottle with a balloon displayed what it would be like to go into space without a pressure suit. At Raft River Elementary several activities set for
A student is trapped and can't move a muscle as Science World demonstrators remove the air from a plastic bag. Photos by Grant Gale
Katie Bieber gets her hair restyled by the electrostatic charge from a Van De Graaf generator at Clearwater Secondary School during the Science World BC presentation on Feb. 23. The generator was next used to give those in the "Chain of Pain" a shocking demonstration of the conductive capabilities of the human body. students to participate in during an evening event. They could build paper gliders of various designs or build oboes out of drink-
ing straws. There were door prizes and free books to take home. Highlights of the two evening presentations included a hovercraft built
with a leaf blower, and a bottle of coke which nearly hit the ceiling in the gym when mixed with Mentos. Paper airplane competi-
tions were held at RRES between the presentations. These were to see whose paper glider would go the farthest. Cassie Tucker won the under-eight years old group while Ryan Green won the eight and over group. Each took home a door prize.
Science World on the Road is on of the schoolbased programs promoted by Science World BC. The Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Innovation sponsored the current tour to local schools to introduce more children to the world of science.
Fabulous trips beginning and ending in beautiful B.C. Any trip, no matter how exotic, begins the moment you lock the door and head out. Our recent trip, which included driving to and from Seattle, a train trip, a cruise, a flight and visits with friends, was enjoyable from start to finish. Concerns about road conditions at the end of January, plus not wanting to share John’s cold with friends further south, we waffled about our departure date, eventually leaving right after I had participated in the Alzheimer Society’s “Walk for Memories” in Clearwater. Reaching the junction of Highway 1 and the Coquihalla, the driver had to decide which route to take. John made a last minute decision and swung south on Highway 5. Things were looking great, though wet, until we were close to the tollbooth site. High snow banks and deep slush made swinging
Trekking Tales )` 2H` 2UV_ into the tiny parking space at the rest stop a challenge, and here we changed drivers. Edging back into the traffic we could see what the truckers had been complaining about. Two lanes had been reduced by half a lane; a truck could not fit past a small car, let alone another 18-wheeler. Impatient drivers pushed me against snow banks, tires rumbling on broken compact snow and sloshing through pools of water. Fog came next. Although we’ve had worse experiences on previous wintry trips, lower altitudes were welcome.
Reaching the Fraser Valley, we saw evidence of a tough winter: tree limbs lying on piles of snow; water pooled everywhere, and, despite the farmers’ best efforts, animal enclosures were muddy and getting muddier. Signs by rock bluffs warned: Watch for falling ice. Small piles of brown soil on otherwise green lawns showed the industry of myriad moles. More inviting was a swan family: pure white mom and dad, plus three large cygnets still wearing lots of grey feathers. Although we crossed the international
border at Sumas, the countryside changed little as we headed to Bellingham and beyond. More Trekking Tales about southern adventures will follow. Some three weeks later, warm sunshine now just a memory, we returned to B.C., ferried from Tsawwassen to Nanaimo and drove under a damp cloudy sky to Courtenay. Here our friends and their doggies provided a warm welcome, and “dragged” me out to walk by Courtenay River and its outlet into the salt water and elsewhere. Trumpeter swans abound; I was thrilled when five flew overhead, and I heard their trumpeting sounds for the first time. As in the North Thompson River and Fraser River valleys, bald eagles and many smaller birds kept us company. Waterfowl crowded the estuaries. In Comox, a mural titled “Whaling Wall”
depicted huge mammals like those we had seen so recently in warm Hawaiian waters. After leaving Vancouver Island we visited our way eastwards, seeing cheerful primroses and bulbs sprouting until winter found us once more. Boots replaced running shoes in Hope
to cope with sloshy white stuff falling fast. “Which way should we travel home?” we asked each other. Driver’s pick. Wet snow and pouring rain greeted us the morning we left Hope, so the Fraser Canyon was my preference - not that we could see much until after Lytton when we were
beside the Thompson River. We saw that impressive canyon clearly. Back in Clearwater, stuff had accumulated. “Serves you right for going away,” friends teased. “Serves us right for coming home!” I retorted. But we were happy to unlock our front door once again....
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KELLOGG’S CEREAL .....................3/$9.99 CASCADES ENVIRO • SV • 12-24 ROLL
BATHROOM TISSUE...................$5.98/EA SUNLIGHT • SV • 32USE
LAUNDRY DETERGENT ..............$5.98/EA POULTRY & SEAFOOD • 2KG
ALLEY CAT CAT FOOD ..............$3.98/EA DANONE SILHOUETTES • SV • 16X100G
MULTIPACK YOGURT................$6.98/EA
Downtown Barriere 250-672-9929 WINTER HOURS 9am - 6pm Sale in effect from March 4 - 10, 2012 SV - Select Varieties
BAKERY MINI ASSORTED DONUTS............$4.98/EA SOUR DOUGH BREAD ..................$1.98/EA