Clearwater Times, April 09, 2012

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Synchronizing entertainers at Clearwater ski hill Clearwater Secondary School students (l-r) Meagan Sim, Karly Christian and Jenna Zietsov (the WooHoo girls) show off their colorful wigs and T-shirts. They were getting ready to lip-sync during a Beer and Burger event held at Clearwater ski hill on Friday evening, Mar. 30. About 160 people took part in the event, which was held to benefit Clearwater Ski Club and CSS. Photo by Keith McNeill

2012 property taxes expected to increase slightly Keith McNeill Tax rates are going to go up, according to District of Clearwater’s financial plan.

For a $200,000 home, the increase would be from $616.96 last year to $692.74 this year, a $76 change, director of finance Sheila Thiessen told town council last Tuesday evening.

A public information meeting will be held on April 10 in the District office building at 7 p.m. Thiessen invited all local residents to give input on the proposed budget.

The proposed 2012 tax rate would be 3.4637, she said.

That would be up somewhat from the 3.0838 used in 2011 and the 3.0532 used in 2010, but identical to the tax rate in 2009.

Council deliberately kept taxes low over the past two

years because of the difficulties in the local economy, Thiessen said.

To continue to keep them low would mean dipping into reserves, something that would not be prudent, with the municipality about to take over road maintenance in the fall of 2013.

One reason for the increased tax rate is that total residential assessments (land plus improvements) are down.

They went from $215 million last year to $209 million this year.

Even with the increase, tax rates in Clearwater are lower than the majority of a list of 14 B.C. communities with similar sized populations.

Clearwater placed fourth on the list. Pemberton’s residential tax rate of 2.0565 was lowest, while Burns Lake at 7.2245 was highest.

Total revenues in Clearwater’s 2012 budget would be $4.4 million. This includes $1.4 million from taxation and $1.9 million in government grants and transfers. Expenses are projected to be $3.2 million, fur a surplus of $1.2 million.

Major projects planned include dressing room expansion at the Sportsplex, which is expected to cost $715,000. Of this, $400,000 will be covered by grants.

Also in the budget is $510,000 for an ultraviolet treatment system for the water supply. Grants of $347,000 will help with the cost.

Incorporation appears to have been a success in terms of bringing in government grants. During the past four years the district has accessed $6.42 million in grant funding. A large portion of this money would not have been available without incorporation.

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32 E OLD N THOMPSON HWY • CLEARWATER, BC, V0E 1N0 • PH: 250-674-3999 324 Harby Road $549,900 Custom log hm-2 acres, view of Dutch Lk. Decks on 2 sides.

Lrg foyer, heated flrs & lrg lvng rm. Delx ktch fir cab, granite CT, BI appl & WI pantry. Loft, lux. master w/BI dressers, jetted tub. 2bdrm bsmt suite & lrg family rm & more 956 Barber Road $489,900 - NEW 24 acre w/log home. Views. Full suite. Wood accents. 1 bdrm bsmt suite & cabin (rented). Veranda, Several buildings + horse stables, tack room & hay barn. Fenced and Xfenced.

549 Fawn Road $425,000 Double lot, view of Dutch lk. HW. Newer cabinets. 2 bdrms + 1 in basement w/mstr upstairs w/ensuite. Hot tub, pool & shop 24x30. Several decks covered & open on quiet subdivision 1950 Old N Thompson Hwy. $399,900 3 bdrm mdlr open, pellet stove, garage, 24x40 shop, 100 acres. Pasture, wet lands & hay field. IG pool w/cement deck. + older log cabin on approx 7 acres.

206 Murtle Road $379,900 4 bdrm, 3 bath w/circle drive. Tiled foyer & maple HW. Open concept & mntn view. Wood kitchen cabinets, beautiful counters & island. Modern baths, WI closets, Levelor blinds & 2 lndry rms. Cose to amenities. New home warranty in place.

2704 KP Road $379,000 - NEW 9+ acre riverfront w/2 creeks, riding arena. Sundeck over NT River w/1500 ft of beach. 1536 sq.ft. w/sundecks, skylights. Mstr, ensuite w/jetted tub.

Updates include roof, furnace, HW tank & laminate. 32x90 building w/3 bay garage games rm, 3 horse stalls, hay & dry storage 200amp, metal roof & water 5289 Clearwater Valley Rd $349,900 Custom 10 acres near park. Vaulted ceilings, skylights, HW floors, high end appl, Covered veranda & 12x32 deck w/view. Guest house, sauna, steam rm, certified WS 227 Blair Place $349,000 Clw Estates w/mntn view & UG services. Modern & well built.

Open plan, finished bsmnt, HW, berber carpets & more. 2 decks, lndscp, garden & fenced. Garage & hardy plank trim.

357 Robson Place Road $339,900- NEW Classy family home in a quiet cul-de-sac. Open floor plan w/ family rm in the basement. Custom tile work, HW, sundeck & private yard. This home is close to amenities.

226 Blair Place $319,000 - NEW 3 bdrm, 2 baths & WI closets. AC, vacuum & UG sprklr. Oak kitchen, pantry, heated tile floor. Open plan. Fully fenced & lndscpd. Covered deck, open patio & view.

420 Ritchie Road $299,900 3bd 2bath on 0.42 acres w/UG sprklr. Bright, sunny kitchen, all appliances & central vac. 12x16 shop, wood shed & 2nd drive. This property is just minutes from town.

436 Riverside Road $269,900 108126 - NEW 1 acre waterfront on the NT River. Well maintained open plan w/updated kitchen. Upgrades incld laminate, HW tank, vinyl windows & paint. New shop, lndspd & fully fenced front yard.

3156 Vavenby Bridge Road $258,000 Well built. Upgrades incld heat pump w/2 overhead units (1 for suite) new wett inspected WS, R50 insulation, flooring & more. 2 bdrm suite & bsmnt. .77 acre, lrg shop & kennel 231 Blair Place, $249,900 - NEW .56 acre lot w/UG utilities. Mountain view & close to amenities. Lrg living rm w/WS. Kit has a lot of cupboards & a bay window in the dining rm. A double garage. 3 bdrm + den on a full basement 38 Lakeview Road $249,900 - NEW Reno’d 1 block from Dutch Lake on full bsmnt w/new roof .

New cabinets & stainless appl incl. 15 ml lam. HW. Upgraded baths w/modern fixtures. Storage shed/shop in a fenced bkyd.

Close to all amenities.

1031 Raft River Road $239,900. 108419 - NEW Well maintained lrg lot. Ensuite, & WI closet. HW flooring, oil furnace w/new WETT approved WS back up. Private & fenced yrd. A 24.41 shop/garage w/11x18 loft office, 12’ overhead door & 7’ shop door.

23 Lodge Drive $239,900 108347 - NEW Walking distance to downtown, well maintained. Garage, RV cover, woodshed & lrg deck. Open plan home w/wood accents. Crafted cabinets & newer counters. 4 bdrms, 3 baths.

Basement w/bdrm, bath, family room, cold rm & storage.

Move in ready.

245 Phillips Road $239,000 - NEW PRICE Renod w/kitchen, tile & wood floor, windows, propane FP, elec back up. 1acre w/lrg deck, RV storage, 1 car garage, garden boxes & more. The front garage w/divided storage area & tiled office area. Shows like new.

3141 HUNDSBEDT ROAD $229,900 6 bdrm home 3.1 acres 2 shops 20x24 fruit trees, private setting. Many upgrades. New furnace and oil tank.

328 RIVERVIEW CRES. $214,800 Dutch Lake subd., .38 ac lot. Open, spacious & upgraded.

New flooring, soaker tub, wood stove. Outside entry office.

Fenced & front has a circle paved driveway.

145 NORFOLK ROAD 108461 $209,000 - NEW 3 bdrm. w/oak cabinets, , lrg dining. Private deck & gardens.

Near amenities. Lam. flooring & fresh paint. Mnt. view, motivated offering a cash back $2000 upon completion.

1210 Hern Road $185,000 Updated 4 bdrm on a.5 acre in Blackpool. New cabinets, laminate, windows & reno’d baths & lighting. Fenced w/47x12 workshop & garage.

424 Riverside Road $145,000 Located in Vavenby w/tons to offer. Solid home w/2bdrs up & 1 down, lrg family rm & great heating. Walking distance to the store and post office and has a view.

2354 Petrol Road $129,000 Lot w/mnt view, private w/little traffic. New shingles & paint.

Open plan w/wood features, tile & lam. flooring. WStove. Lrg studio 9x23. Great for a young family. Garden space & boxes.

Bareland strata $100/mnth.

169 Wood Road $129,900 Vavenby, close to amenities. Private yrd w/mntain view.

Recent metal roof & vinyl siding. Updates incld countertops, laminate, paint, elect. & heating. Vendor is a Realtor.

352 Ruby Road &124,900 .5+ acre overlooking the NT River. Quiet area on CDS. 12x20 workshop, 24x30 2 bay RV storage & more. Great starter or retirement in Vavenby.

429 Wildwood Road $129,000 Centre of Clearwater. Upgrades: secondary metal roof, counters, sink, laminate, carpet & paint. Newer propane frun., has winter pkg. Grge, shed & part fenced.

68 Blanchard Road $80,000 Lrg lot. Metal roof over the home, deck & storage. Newer cabinets, counter & appl. Recent paint, laminate & HE wood stove. .41 acres.

289 Vavenby Bridge Road $60,000 Vavenby, this 4 bdrm home is close to amenities & recreation.

Court Order: 46069, being sold “AS IS” and Schedule “A” applies.

5-851 Old N Thompson Hwy $49,000 NEW PRICE Newer mobile. 3 bdrms & a cozy kitchen, laundry & spacious back entrance. A small deck at the back allows for enjoying the summer evenings.

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457 Eden Rd $700,000 Land & building: leased to Dairy Queen - 2013 w/option to renew. Ideally loc. Hwy 5 near school & tourism. 13yrs old. Franchise not incld.

257 Glen Road $379,000 - NEW PRICE Commercial mall & hall w/permit for 160 seating available. Commercial kitchen, storage & fenced yard. Presently has 2 tenants FT & 1 PT & 1 avail. Willing to discuss all options. 24 hrs notice 6176 Trout Creek Rd 142 acres, ranch, Mill, woodlot & 35 acres peat moss bog. Close to Wells Gray Park. 3 lvl dove tailed cedar log home to lock up & sm log home w/several cabins. Trout Creek (w/water license) & lake.

Approx 35 head of cattle. CAN BE NEGOTIATED WITHOUT SAWMILL, IT WOULD BE REMOVED

LOTS AND ACRES Lot 2 Galliano Road $89,900 3.6 acres, Subdividable zoned R2.

1745 Birch Island Lost Crk Rd $319,000 1+ km of riverfront, pasture 908 Clw Village Rd $38,000 New septic. Hydro & ph. at lot line. - NEW PRICE Lot A Trout Crk $139,900 13+acre well & septic 5233 Clw Valley Rd $164,900 30acres Subdiv.

1952 Dunn Lake Rd $40,000 1 acre 1485 Davy Rd $50,000 1.26 acre.

193 Ogden Road $60,000 .71acres corner lot Sunshine Valley SOLD

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When we sell a property, the Brokerage & Rep jointly donate $50 to a local charity or nonprofit organization of the Seller’s choice GREG YEOMANS CLEAWATER HOSPICE SOCIETY GERRY AND LINDA LEPPINGTON CLEARWATER SKI HILL JACK AND LINDA HAYS CLEARWATER FOOD BANK ARLENE MAJOR ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BR 259

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2A-4480 Barriere Town Rd. 250-672-5300 • Fax: 250-672-5306 Residential 784 Leonie Crk Rd MLS107629 On the river 4bdrm 4bath log home.

9.75 Acres $940,000 NEW 4743 Birch Lane • SXS Duplex 3 bdrm 2 bath MLS 106334 $459,900 4776 Spruce Cres • 2bd 2bath, geothermal MLS102388 $429,900

1796 Pinegrove, McLure.

MLS108261• 3900sqft, 4+1 bdrm, 4 SOLD bath Capecod on lndscp & fenced acre $349,000 NEW 4757 Spruce Cres MLS (To new) Near New eco friendly High end 1300+sqft, 2bdrm, 2 bath NO HST! $335,800 NEW 470 Oriole • MLS 101022 Reno’d $289,500 NEW.PRICE

4811 Spruce Cres. • 2bdrm, 2bath, Geo heat, MLS106545 $395,000

4797 Gibbs Rd. • 4 bed, 3 bath MLS104350 $285,000 NEW. PRICE

3998 Agate Bay Rd MLS108766 1.639 acre short commute to Sun Peaks, Adams Lake $389,900 NEW

4689 Birch Lane • 3bd 2 bath MLS 105180 $249,900 NEW.PRICE

538 Oriole Way MLS107873 Exec. 1676sqft 2bed 2bath main, Full basement w/office. Inlaw potential $369,000 NEW

543 McLean Road • 3 bed MLS 103868 $259,000

494 Oriole Way MLS 108491 Spacious & Pristine Quality 2152sqft 3bdrm, 2baths $369,000 NEW 308 Robin Drive MLS108767 Quality 2380sqft, 5bdrm, 3bath family home on dble lot. $358,000 NEW. 4809 Spurce Cres • MLS 106586 Tasteful Rancher at RiverWalk.

Developer to pay closing cost. $355,000 NEW.PRICE

503 McLean Rd • 3bdrm & den, 3baths, family home w/potential for inlaw suite. MLS106174 $259,500 495 Barkley MLS 108361 Immaculate 1528sqft, 3 bed, 2 baths .80 acre $244,900 NEW 4789 Birch Lane • Newly Built 1191sf 2 Bed, 2 Bath 1/2 Duplex MLS 106102 $240,000 366 Stains Rd • .94 acre, 3 bed 2 bath MLS104300 $236,500

www.karinascott.com 566 McLean Rd MLS 106378 1344sf 3bd, 2bath $239,900 4809 Dunn Lake MLS 108358 1176sqft, 3 bdrm 1 bath. Facelift & efficient upgrades $199,000 NEW

752 Leonie Cr Rd • MLS88417 8.99 acres river front 3 bed 3 bath $558,860 NEW 6041 Creekside Rd. (to new) 1700+sf log home on 10+ acres near Rec Lakes $537,000

10-4510 Power Rd • 3 bed 2 bath MLS 103253 $124,900

642 Barriere Town • Commercial building MLS 105348 $179,000

3148 Glengrove •15 acres MLS 86777 $110,000

#28-4510 Power Rd MLS108045 2 bdrm, 1.5 bath. Sunset Heights. heat pump syst. $105,900 NEW

4614 Barriere Town Rd • Lot & building MLS 103625 $169,000

900 Harvey Road • 10 acres MLS(R) 101603 $110,000

3-4428 Barriere Twn Rd • 2bed 2bath MLS106061 $92,500 trades considered in Kam. NEW.PRICE

5416 Agate Road • Lake front lease MLS101339 $185,500 BUYER.INCENTIVE.2012 LEASE.PAID.BY.VENDOR

6088 Barriere Lks Rd • Rancher 10acres MLS103196 $455,000

584 Barkley Rd • 3 bed 2 bath MLS 100926 $183,000

693 Stone Rd Louis Cr • MLS 106433 1510sf 3bdrm,3bath 2acres $379,000

705 Barriere Lks Rd • .5 acre with shop 2 bed 2 bath MLS105792 $182,000 NEW

2708 Barriere Lks Rd • 22.3acres river front MLS 104163 $339,900

NEW.PRICE

#23-4510 Power Rd MLS108066 Open plan w/3 bdrms, 2 baths, heat pump heating &cooling pump syst. $97,000 NEW

4752 Spruce Cres. • MLS 106614 Unfin at RiverWalk. Developer pay closing cost $175,000

3145 Lemieux Crk Rd • 40acre 2bdrm, log MLS 103639 $189,000

27-4510 Power Rd • 2 bed 2 bath MLS 100957 $79,000

Mobile Home

15 -4626 Summer Rd • 2 bed 1 bath MLS 106137 $28,000

17-4510 Power Rd MLS 108409 Pristine 1188sqft, 3bed,1bath dble wide $159,000 NEW

Commercial

4615 Airfield Rd MLS108327 Starter/retirement 2bdrm 1bath .68 acre. Near amenities $135,000 NEW

Residential with Acreage 3020 Lemieux Crk MLS 108406 Paradise w/2 pristine lakes. 160 acres 1885sqft $985,000 NEW 368 Agate Bay Road • Custom 10 acres w/cottage MLS 85915 $674,900

NEW.PRICE

41-4454 Barriere Town Rd • 2 bed 2 bath MLS105108 $134,900

26-4510 Power Rd • 2 bed 2 bath MLS 102323 $97,000

Carls Market • 6 acres & Hwy loc.

MLS(R)102042 $529,500

Building Lots & Acreage Lot B Yellowhead • 60+ acres subdivideable in the District of Barriere.

MLS85473 $1,500,000 3293 Barriere Lks • 58+ acres MLS 85521A $595,000 4247–421 Dixon Crk Rd MLS 106852 388acres borders District, $499,000 5349 Genier Lk Rd • MLS106097 19+ acres min. to Barriere $284,900 2708A Barriere Lks Rd 16 acres MLS 101762 $199,000 4711 & 4719 Barriere Twn Rd. 1.16acres riverfront near downtown MLS106116 $195,000

575 Mclean Rd • Corner lot MLS 85723 $69,900 Lot C Yellowhead Hwy MLS 12.06 acres mins. to Barriere, flat building sites.$69,900 NEW 3935 Hansen Rd Louis Crk MLS 108376 .56 acre w/well & septic Minutes to Barriere, $66,900 NEW 544 Barkley Road • .46 acre flat lot MLS 106521 $59,500 560 Station Rd MLS101866 • .34 acre Commercial $49,900

Clearwater 5412 Clw Valley Rd. MLS106945 2200+sf, 9+acres $399,000 335 Musgrave Rd Clw • 3 bed 2 bath MLS103586 $239,0000

4269 Yellowhead Hwy • Hwy exposure $337,000

Kamloops & Area

3 Summer Road MLS 102858 1350sf mobile on large 70x100 corner pad. $124,900 NEW

2785 Barriere Lakes Rd Mins from E&N Lks 19.8acres, drilled well & 2 building sites $149,900 NEW

4610 Barriere Town Rd • Building MLS 103624 $199,000

Lot 3 Boulder Mountain Road MLS 101053 $119,900

570 Sun Rivers Dr. • 5bdrm 3 bath executive MLS 105996 $569,000 NEW.PRICE

16-620 Dixon Creek Rd • 2 bed 2 bath MLS105770 $120,000

584 Barkley Rd • 3 bed 2 bath MLS 100926 $183,000

924 Harvey Road • 10 acres MLS(R) 101604 $120,000

Home on 1 acre near Monte Lake MLS105178 $284,900

NEW.PRICE

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Wells Gray Country services committee plans busy spring Grant Gale It must be spring - it was a jovial and jocular group that met for the Wells Gray Country services committee meeting on Mar. 28 at the Community Resource Center. Beyond that, it was a full agenda.

One of the big ongoing projects is the Blackpool Community Hall. A grant from the North Thompson Community Foundations paid for the flooring, which is pretty much completed and looks great. An application has been submitted for another grant to redo the stage, install a sound system and some other projects. The work on the roof was progressing.

A request to Telus Mobility for cellular service in the Upper Clearwater area is awaiting a response, while service to Avola is apparently coming. There was some discussion about why users are being billed long distance charges for local calls and having this corrected.

Wells Gray Country Director Tim Pennell has been elected chair of the Thompson-Nicola Regional District solid waste committee. The septic disposal site at the Clearwater landfill will remain open until another suitable site is ready. There was a discussion about the operating hours for that site.

The contracts for construction of the Clearwater EcoDepot have been let, but there is still no determination of how the depot will be operated, whether by TNRD staff or contractors.

Putting the old dump site to bed will have some issues. A considerable amount of gravel will have to be trucked from Bear Creek to cover the waste site to the depth required. This will likely mean lots of truck traffic for a short distance along Clearwater Valley Road. There will be brushing back to improve sight lines, while dust control and traffic control measures will be implemented.

The TNRD is looking at developing a dog control bylaw. This bylaw is not breed specific, but it will give authorities a tool for dealing with dangerous dogs.

Other topics talked about include a feasibility study of the ball park and an engineering assessment of the community hall in Vavenby. There were also discussions regarding a series of grant applications for a variety of projects, the coroner service in the area, the Age Friendly Advisory Committee and the Sports coordinator position with the District of Clearwater.

The next services committee meeting will be held on April 18 at the resource centre.

Building violators get a break Keith McNeill Clearwater council dealt with six building infractions last Tuesday.

Showing up or at least making a case about why a notice should not be filed in the Land Titles office appeared to pay off for the majority of landowners involved.

One got a six-month exten-

sion, another three months, and one got two weeks.

One case turned out to be a zoning problem, rather than a building inspection violation.

Another was postponed before the council meeting.

Only one of the six ended up getting a notice filed.

Mayor John Harwood noted that the property owners could apply to have the

notice removed, once the building infraction has been corrected. A small fee would be involved.

Having a notice filed against their title could affect their property’s value if they try to sell, he said.

Prior to incorporation, the Thompson-Nicola Regional District board dealt with building inspection violations.

Weekend giveaway coming soon Keith McNeill The Great Giveaway is returning to the New Life Assembly Church, organizer Joan Daase reports.

The giveaway is a chance for local

residents to get rid of extra clothing and small household items that are creating clutter but are still useful.

It is also a chance for locals to find some buried treasure and the price is right - free!

SAM’S PIZZA & RIB HOUSE New Location: THE OLD BARR K TREATS BUILDING next to the Y-5 Everything else the same.

Will Re-Open April 11, 2012

Items to be donated should be clean and not ripped or stained. Please do no donate junk, Daase asks.

Drop-off can be made at the New Life Assembly (308 Old North Thompson

Highway) from April 11 to 17.

The Great Giveaway will be held at the New Life Assembly Church on Friday, April 20, 9:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. and on Saturday, April 21, 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.

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(L-r) Greg Johnson, Morley Taylor and Jeff Brayer of Taylor Siding install new metal roofing on Blackpool Hall last Tuesday.

The old cedar shingles were in pretty rough shape, they say. Johnson and Taylor are from Little Fort while Brayer is from Kamloops.

The job was expected to take just a few days.

Photo by Keith McNeill

Blackpool Hall gets new roof

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Opinion

“ In the face of danger, worms dig themselves into the earth. Men rise up and fight!” - Luis Munoz Rivera, journalist and politician editorial by keith mcNeill

Katimavik budget cuts hurt youth

Traffic flow not a problem Editor, The Times:

I echo Jim Lamberton's thoughts in his letter to the editor last week "Set of flashing lights will slow traffic," April 2 issue). I live about four blocks from the intersection and go through it at least twice a day. Speeding is not an issue there, line-ups are not an issue there, and as a matter of fact there is no issue there. Why are we being led to believe that there is this big problem at this intersection?

If there is any problem with traffic in Clearwater it would be at the Well's Gray Inn intersection, but even that is not a problem. Take a mental Valium everyone, just slow down and enjoy our community.

Patrick Stanley Clearwater, B.C.

One aspect in the recently announced federal budget that has not received the attention it deserves is the decision to terminate funding to the Katimavik program for young people.

While we sympathize with the federal government’s desire to control spending, this decision moves in entirely the wrong direction.

Instead of terminating Katimavik, we should instead be expanding it to include all young Canadians.

Katimavik is an Inuktitut word that means “meeting place”.

The program started in the late 1970s during the Trudeau administration.

In the program, volunteers aged 17 to 21 live for six months in small groups of about 11 people.

They visit different communities, work on various social projects, and learn about Canadian cultures and languages, the environment, healthy lifestyles and leadership.

It might be viewed as a non-violent and noncompulsory alternative to the national service or military draft that is common in many other countries.

In fact, the program was structured after the Canadian Cadet Organizations and included some military training in the 1980s.

Katimavik hit its peak in 1985-86 when there were 5,000 young people involved.

It was cancelled shortly thereafter by the newly elected Brian Mulroney government, but then reinstated in 1994.

Over the past few years typically a little over 1,100 volunteers at a time have been involved.

Since its inception, more than 30,000 young people have gone through Katimavik, and they have worked in over 2,000 communities.

Katimavik teams have worked in Clearwater a number of times and several local residents have taken part in the program.

This is a program that has proven its worth.

Rather than eliminating it, the federal governments should expand it so it is available to all young Canadians.

We often hear of young people who are struggling to pay for their education.

Katimavik participants presently get $2 per day for incidental expenses (food, accommodation and travel are covered). This should be increased so that, at the end of their six-month stint, they have a nest egg big enough to help pay for college or trades school.

Canada is largely a nation of immigrants. Some have voiced concern that the percentage of recent immigrants is growing.

What better way to integrate new arrivals to Canada and to teach them what this country is really about than to have them do a stint with Katimavik?

The federal government also announced in the recent budget that it plans to make changes to Canadian’s pensions. The present system is unsustainable, we are told.

The fact is, the best way to ensure old people get their pensions tomorrow is to invest in young people today. And what better way to invest in young people than through a program such as Katimavik?

Roundabouts said to be continually clogged with transports Editor, The Times:

safe negotiation of this proposed “folly”.

I wonder why Alberta, which installed roundabouts, removed them all if they are so great? How are the many visitors unfamiliar with these obstructions - especially those people driving rented motor homes and are unfamiliar with a vehicle of that size? What about access to the Infocenter, the Shell gas station and Jim’s?

How do the residents of Upper Clearwater, Greer subdivision, Wyndhaven subdivision and the Clearwater Valley Road itself feel? Every time they want to go anywhere they would be forced Letters Policy to negotiate The Times welcomes all letters to the editor. We do, however, it. What about reserve the right to edit for brevity, clarity, legality and good taste. emergency vehiWhile all letters must be signed (and have a telephone number cles in a hurry?

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be a vote, even by show of hands, and was told NO - so how was the 67 per cent calculated?

The only people who 100 per cent wanted it were the mayor and some of the council - a couple of council members were present and seemed uncertain about the whole thing. Even Keith McNeill’s Question of the Week did not find 67 per cent BC Press Council The Times is a member of the British Columbia approval!

Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the I have had province’s newspaper industry. The council considers more experience complaints from the public about the conduct of member of roundabouts newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of than many of you, complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the

Re: Proposed roundabout I concur 100 per cent with Jim Lamberton’s comments on the proposed roundabout. I too was at the afternoon session of the meeting and very few people thought it was a fantastic, or even a sensible idea.

Some asked if there was going to

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having grown up in England and negotiated these obstacles on a daily basis. They are continually clogged by transports that have a hard time negotiating the circle, even though all the roundabouts there are two-lane. The tractor part might make it but the trailer takes a shortcut.

Here transports come through in mini convoys - do you really, honestly, believe that they will stop to give way to another vehicle? They have up to 18 gears and are naturally slow to get up speed again.

Ask any transport or wide load driver their concerns regarding the

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table accident snarls up access in all directions?

I asked one of the Highway reps how pedestrians were meant to cross the intersection and was informed that there would be four pedestrian lights, one across each road and once a pedestrian pushed the button, all four lights would flash and halt the traffic.

The hospital and doctors’ office, library and CSS are all accessed from that intersection and what happens when someone uses a crossing and the pedestrian lights halt traffic?

Chaos!

Government says it has no money for the teachers, paramedics, education or health systems, and needed programs are being cut.

However, apparently up to $2.2 million is to be spent on this “folly” without any problem.

Susan Campany Clearwater, B.C.

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Question of the Week

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Have you made a guess yet on when Rotary Richard will go for a swim?

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Chom Lau: Oh, I did that already.

I paid my $5. It's hard to guess, but I picked early April.

No, I haven't. I'm going to say April 18 at 12.

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I'm guessing that it's going to be May 3.

Yes, I have. April 16 at 4:30.

Will Tobin: No ... but I would say April 16 in the morning

Rhonda Braaten: I'll say April 24

Bring in observers to ensure corrupt free election Editor, The Times:

The 2012 federal budget has very specific winners and losers.

The Winners: Big oil and mining companies, pipeline companies, cross border shoppers and construction companies specializing in prisons.

The Losers: The public service, public broadcasting, arts

and culture, Atlantic coastal rescue, and youth programs.

It was a predictable budget by the Alliance, oops, Conservative government of Steven Harper. But, you protest, this was a democratically elected government, truly reflecting the will of the Canadian public, right? A few thousand misleading robo calls to voters doesn't signal election fraud, does it?

May I humbly suggest that prior to the next federal election, we make application to the United Nations to have international observers on the ground and airwaves to ensure a corruption free election? In other words, practise what we preach.

Wes Morden Blackpool, B.C.

Voters can expect very rough ride with the new federal budget Editor, The Times:

Well, well, the bulldog-faced Irishman (Flaherty) has just pulled the scam of the century with the budget - in Canada's case anyway.

First Harper's neo-cons awarded the corporate friends who helped make the Conservative majority government possible.

Then they turn around and, with a sleight of hand, make the rest of us pay for it. Now how's that for simple-bold-face arrogance?

And there's more! Gutting of the Fisheries Act and other environmental rules is great for Enbridge, which was one of Harper's major contributors and one that we can be sure will continue into the future.

At Davos, when even Klaus Schwab (the founder of this annual meeting) was calling for a major reform of capitalism, Harper's answer was to get up and prattle about reforms to Canada's pension plan. One should have been warned.

As Naomie Klein pointed out in her book, Shock Doctrine, these far-righters never miss a chance to promote their 'rob the poor to pay the rich' visions upon us. Disasters real or imagined will do the trick, if all else fails.

Now, closer to home, the CBC, already cut severely back, is to be gutted completely.

Boy, Peladeau must be breaking out the champagne and Ezra Levant, who is part

Grad class busy with many fundraisers Editor, The Times:

With the onset of spring, the members of the Clearwater Secondary School Graduating Class of 2012 have numerous fundraising events ongoing, with more planned in support of Prom and Dry Grad events.

Chocolate sales were already a big hit, as were raffle tickets and calendars. Thank

you to all who supported.

Grad Students continue to help at the bi-weekly Elks’ Bingo where Grad Bake Sale treats are also available.

The annual Spaghetti Dinner, Silent Auction and Entertainment Show at CSS will be held April 25; look for our posters about town for event details, and set

aside the evening for a dinner out.

Neighborhood bottle drives will be undertaken during the week of April 8 - 13.

The Grad highway clean-up, sponsored

by Argo, is in the works; motorists can show their appreciation by reducing their speeds, and giving a honk or wave.

Spring bulb sales have begun; expect

grads from your neighborhood to be visiting homes and businesses to show how you can make your 2012 garden as memorable as they hope their graduation will be. Get your orders in by April 15.

We appreciate your support.

Clearwater Secondary Graduating Class of 2012

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YEARS AGO: A bright new business opened in Blue River, the Parklane Variety Store. It was located next to the Coin Laundry and would be operated by well-known Blue River resident Mrs. Jim Lamont.

The North Thompson Highway was impassable north of Blue River due to excessive mud.

The Department of Highways advised motorists that they might have a long wait for help if they tried to drive the section and got bogged down.

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YEARS AGO: A mudslide derailed the westbound CN Super-Continental between Avola and Vavenby, forcing 243 passengers to travel to Vancouver by bus. A clay bank, apparently loosed by recent rains and melting snow, covered 400 feet of track to a depth of 10 feet. The engineer and fireman were briefly detained in hospital.

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YEARS AGO: People in Birch Island were very much against a proposed

BACK IN TIME uranium mine, said TNRD Area A director Karl Simmerling.

Contaminants from exploration had already entered the watershed, he told regional district board. A preliminary environmental study into the project would be submitted to the Deputy Minister of Mines within the next

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TNRD directors voted in favor of rezoning that would make a new Vavenby post office possible.

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YEARS AGO: A bank foreclosure forced both the Clearwater and Barriere branches of the Barriere Co-op to close. Five or six employees were put out of work, according to Murray Stockton, a former member of the board.

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said club president Doug Porter. Without a spawning bed, the trout ended up egg-bound and suffered a 30 per cent mortality rate.

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YEARS AGO: Five properties were sold for back taxes at a tax sale the previous August, reported Edie Kinzel, administrator for the CID at the annual general meeting.

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YEARS AGO: Quick action by the early morning bakery shift and Clearwater Volunteer Fire Department saved Safety Mart from a fire.

“We were lucky. If it had been Sunday or something, the whole store probably would have burned down,”

said Safety Mart coowner and manager Malcolm Horie. The fire, believed to be electrical in nature, ignited in a secondary electrical room behind the deli.

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YEARS AGO: Work to reinforce the Sportsplex roof was underway. Cost of the project was estimated at $125,000.

Residents of Blackpool were upset over the development of a gravel pit in the area, fearing the activity could divert water away from their shallow wells. Owner Will Capostinsky, who has a history of aiding the community, said fears were unfounded as excavation would only go five feet deep; above the water table. If residents feared contamination he said, “They should look in their own backyards first.”

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YEARS AGO: Following the release of the draft Municipal Incorporation

Study, the province provided a formal Offer of Restructure Assistance.

A meeting would be held to discuss the offer and the incorporation study findings.

More than 20 seniors met to discuss the future for seniors in the Clearwater area. The group formed a steering committee that began the process of forming a non-profit society called the Wells Gray Country Seniors Society.

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YEAR AGO: Clearwater Shell and Jim’s Food Market were named the number one Shell outlet in Canada.

“It makes us feel very proud,” said manager Jackson Rempel.

The province should stay away from a proposed two-tier campfire prohibition system, said Merlin Blackwell of Blackwell Park Operations. Under the proposal, commercial campsites would be able to allow campfires even if banned elsewhere, but only if expensive gear and trained personnel were available.

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Clearwater turns down the lights during Earth Hour TIMES STAFF

Time out at the bistro Residents from Forestview Place extended care wing at Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital get ready to visit Bayley’s Bistro in Brookfield Mall for a coffee outing on Monday of last week. Pictured are (l-r) Hyacinth Eustache (Chu Chua), Edgar Horrocks (McBride and Barriere), John Vreeman (Clearwater), attendant Melissa Langenan, and Alex Slavichuk (Barriere). Photo by Keith McNeill

North Thompson Valley Hospice House given charitable status Barriere Star/Journal Within a few short days the North Thompson Valley Hospice House Society learned that it had achieved two important goals.

On Tuesday, Mar. 20, board director Joan Purver informed the board that the goal of signing up 100 members in 2012 had already been met before the end of March. In fact it had already Whatever is in this been exceeded. Purver told envelope is either the board that so far 150 going to make or members had joined the mar my entire day. society.

On Saturday, Mar. 24, Steve White society president Steve White telephoned each board member to tell them that he had just received an envelope in the mail from the Canada Revenue Agency that contained exciting news.

White said, "As I held up the envelope in my hand I turned to my wife, Sheena, who is also a member of the board, and said, "Whatever is in this envelope is either going to make or mar my entire day.'"

The contents of the envelope were in fact confirmation that the society's application to Canada Revenue Agency to be considered a charitable organization had been approved.

White went on to say, "These two happenings affirm our belief that our goal of establishing and operating a hospice house in the North Thompson Valley is both supported by the community and recognized as a worthy and charitable cause."

North Thompson Valley Hospice House Society began as a small group of interested people meeting informally to talk about the possibility of setting up a hospice house in the valley; and after meetings held over several months the group decided that it should take the next step and apply to become a registered society.

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A part of this process was the group had to select its first board of six members; with the initial board members being Joan Purver of Barriere, Drake Smith and Jean Nelson of Clearwater, and Barb Denton, Sheena White, and Steve White of Little Fort.

The province officially recognized the society less than a year ago in May 2011.

North Thompson Valley Hospice House Society holds two major fundraising events each year.

The next event, which takes place on April 28 and 29, is the Antiques Appraisal Weekend in which Peter Blundell, an accredited appraiser, examines items brought by members of the public. Blundell provides information about each item including its likely place of origin and its history. The two-day event is always interesting and entertaining.

The annual Bike Challenge is held in the early fall. Two teams of cyclists set off at the same time, one from Clearwater and one from Barriere, and race towards Little Fort. The team that has covered the greater distance at the moment that they meet is the winner and then owns the trophy for the following year.

Did you turn your lights off during Earth Hour? If you did, then you helped Clearwater to rank in the top third of the communities in the province.

According to BC Hydro, Clearwater reduced its consumption of electricity by 3.2 per cent from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, Mar. 31.

That placed in the 23rd spot amongst the 76 communities in B.C. ranked by their Earth Hour participation.

Revelstoke placed first, with a power reduction of 12.1 per cent. Pemberton came second at 6.8 per cent and Ladysmith was third with 5.8 per cent.

Kamloops, the only other nearby community in the rankings, placed 15th with a 3.6 per cent reduction.

"I want to commend BC Hydro for the great work it does in promoting Earth Hour," said Terry

Lake, the Minister of Environment.

"Earth Hour is about conserving energy in the short term but it also gets us to think of easy ways to reduce our energy consumption over the long term, which in turn helps reduce our greenhouse gas emissions."

Earth Hour is an annual global event hosted by the WWF

(World Wildlife Fund) and supported provincially by BC Hydro.

This year marks the fifth year of BC Hydro's support of the event. The goal of the event is to encourage individuals to turn off unnecessary lights and electronics in an effort to conserve power and in doing so, demonstrate support for climate change reduction efforts

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Now that spring is here, it is a good time to check the medicine cabinet for old, out-dated medications. Also ensure the medication storage area is totally out of reach of curious children. Medications like opioids (codeine, morphine), benzodiazepines (diazepam, oxazepam), blood pressure and heart medications can be harmful to children. Ensure drug safety in your home.

Canadians are living longer than ever before. Early diagnosis and treatment of diseases is part of the reason for this. And the older we get, the more medications we seem to take. It’s important to take your medication as your doctor directs. If you need help organizing your medications, our pharmacists can help.

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Residential Tenancy Act and Manufactured The vehicle, which did not belong to the Home Park Tenancy Act.” driver, was impounded for three days and the Please review the information before you act. driver’s license was suspended for three days as There is a process involved that needs to be folwell. lowed.

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Cars collide Two vehicles rest on Highway 5 in Little Fort following a crash near the junction with Highway 24 on Tuesday morning. Clearwater RCMP report that three people were involved but none were injured.

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False 911 calls Clearwater RCMP received an abandoned 911 call from the pay phone at Clearwater Secondary School during school hours.

Members take all 911 calls seriously until they are proven otherwise. However, one coming from a school during school hours puts members on high alert.

Man down An RCMP member responded to a report of a man down near Clearwater Post Office. Upon arrival he located a heavily intoxicated and disoriented male.

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Bible students help out at church service Three students from the Alberta Bible College in Calgary came to Vavenby to take part in the Vavenby Christian Church (VCC) service on April 1. This was one of the practicums that all students at the college have to take part in.

The students arrived on Friday, March 30 with another student who went on to the Clearwater Christian Church.

Craig Dilts stayed at the Moilliet home and Judi Flemming and Joseba Wulff stayed with Jeannie Norlander. All of the college students led the Baptist youth group on Friday night.

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On Saturday they helped in the community and that night they worked with the Vavenby youth.

On Sunday Flemming and Wulff joined in the leading of the hymns at the VCC and then Wulff took the young children out for children’s church. Dilts gave a very good sermon and

Wild visitors When walking to crib on Tuesday evening and turning onto the Community Hall grounds a sudden movement startled me. I looked up and there were five deer loping a comfortable distance away from me. Then they stopped to continue grazing on the grass. It was quite a sight.

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THE WELLS GRAY COMMUNITY FOREST CORPORATION is having its annual public information forum.

This meeting is intended to give the public opportunity to be informed about the accomplishments of Wells Gray Community Forest in 2011 and the goals for 2012.

Representatives from the Wells Gray Community Forest Corporation will be available to answer any questions.

This meeting will take place on Thursday April 12th, 2012 from 7.00 to 9.00pm To be held at the Community Resource Centre 224 Candle Creek Road.

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Flemming gave an inspirational talk. The congregation enjoyed having the three students and got a good idea of what Vavenby’s own Vienna Moilliet, a first year student at the college, had to do.

For additional information contact George Brcko, General Manager, WGCFC at 250-674-3530

Exhibitions, otherwise known as B.C. Fairs, is offering two youth scholarships again this year, each for $1,000.

The first is for the 2012 Youth Scholarship, and is available to any youth who is continuing their education in agriculture or in a related field. They need to have been active in community organizations for at least two years in B.C. and need to be current residents of B.C. The second is

for the 2012 4-H Scholarship. For this one, the youth must be a member of the 4-H and continuing their education in agriculture or a related field. Again, they must be residents of B.C., and they must have been active with the 4-H for at least two years in B.C. or have been registered as a 4-H member within the past two years.

Forms are available online at www. bcfairs.ca or you can call 1-778-574-4082 (Surrey) for more information.

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Rotary exchange student visits France and Spain Emma Persad Bonjour!

I can’t believe it’s already been three months since Christmas!

Time is just flying by before I know it I’m going to be back in Clearwater. Right now, Strasbourg is so beautiful and warm. Although there wasn’t a “true” winter with snow and freezing temperatures, I didn’t really miss waiting for the snow to melt in order to have a spring.

For the past two weeks the weather here has been sunny and 20°C. I really hope it stays warm from here on in!

There are two big things that have happened during the last three months. The first, is that I changed host families at the beginning of January.

Although I had grown accustomed to my first host family, I really liked that I got to switch and experience something different. The change has been fantastic. My new host family is really great, now it only takes

me 10 minutes to walk to school, and my basketball practices happen right across the street!

The second big event was that I took part in a Rotary bus trip throughout France and Spain for a week during my spring holidays! I knew the trip was going to be amazing because, even though I had never met most of them, I knew that there were going to be a lot of cool exchange students going, and we write the book on having fun.

But this trip managed to exceed my expectations it was so great to make new friends and travel around at the same time.

Even if that meant running on very little sleep every day!

The first day we all met up in Paris and, after waiting for about two hours in the train station, got on our coach and started a tour of the city.

Already, we had all made new friends. That’s the thing with Rotary kids, you could put 500- of us in one room and there would never be a fight.

The second day was the big Eiffel Tower day that everyone was waiting for. We all got to go up to the second level, and although it was a little foggy, it was amazing to see the view of Paris from above. Everything is so symmetrical! After that we had some free time for lunch, and then we went to the Palace of Versailles. Before I went on the trip, I was skyp-

With its application approved and budget cuts that didn't hit large double-digits, CBC is prepared to proceed with a radio bureau in Kamloops.

First, though, the national broadcaster must deal with staff cuts it needs to make in the wake of a $115-million cut from its budget, as announced by Finance Minister Jim Flaherty in the March 29, federal government budget.

"We're taking some time to analyze our budget reduction in more detail," said Chuck Thompson, head of media relations for the CBC. "Once we've had an opportunity do that, our first priority is to communicate the impact of the cutbacks to our employees and then in turn, to a wider audience."

The week before last Canadian Radio-television Telecommunications

Commission (CRTC) approved the licence application for an FM station in the River City.

In its application, the broadcaster said the station will provide a minimum each week of 12 hours and 30 minutes of programming that will originate in Kamloops.

The station will also broadcast programming that originates from the national CBC Radio One. The CRTC also approved a CBC request to switch transmitters for several communities in the Interior from the Kelowna CBC Radio transmitter to the new one in Kamloops.

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which was so cool because I got to see the Mona Lisa painting.

However, it was hard to get a good picture because there were so many people surrounding it! After eating lunch at the museum, we started our descent to Barcelona, which meant a long bus ride until our halfway point to eat and sleep (a bit).

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Clearwater's Emma Persad wraps herself in a Canadian flag in front of the Eiffel Tower.

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Anyways, we stopped off at major points around the city, like the Eiffel Tower and the Bridge

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ing with my Grandma and she told me, “Em, nothing can prepare you for Versailles.” She was absolutely right. It was breathtaking. You can see for forever when you look out at the gardens and all of the paintings and rooms in the palace are incredible.

The third day was our last day in Paris. In the morning, we went to the Louvre Museum,

include Blue River, Cache Creek, Williams Lake, Lillooett, Salmon Arm, Mica Dam, Vavenby, among others in the area.

Salmon Arm had asked it remain with the Kelowna transmitter - ensuring it will continue to receive the Kelowna programming rather than that coming from Kamloops - arguing the community is more closely aligned with the North Okanagan.

The CRTC agreed with the request.

Thompson said he hoped there would be more information on the location of the Kamloops station, along with staffing, sometime soon.

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Left: NTFFRA Ambassador Program 2012 candidates and their sponsors take part in the annual Banner Night and Apron Auction on Mar. 30 at the Barriere Lion’s Hall. Pictured are (l-r) Alesha Kaduk escorted by Ron Lenue, Barriere Lions Club; Kennedy Ash escorted by Alexandra Brown, Jim’s Food Market; Aliya Bieber escorted by Tay Briggs, Wells Gray Info Center; Alisha Gotro escorted by Michelle Baillie, Baillie’s Towing; Kaitlain Chantler escorted by Lisa Chantler, Sam’s Pizza and Rib House; and Kaylee Patterson escorted by Marvin Fraser, Fraser Ventures Ltd. Photo by Jill Hayward

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Jill Hayward / North Thompson Star/Journal Six young ladies came together Friday evening, Mar. 30, in Barriere to join the North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo Association’s Ambassador Program as candidates for the 2012 season.

The NTFFRA Ambassador Program (previously called the Queen Pageant) is open to young ladies from Heffley Creek to Blue River.

This year three candidates from Barriere and three from Clearwater will spend the next five months learning about the North Thompson Valley, its heritage, and what the North Thompson Fall Fair Association is all about. Each will also receive classes in area agriculture, Toastmasters, speech polishing, ballroom dance, hip-hop dance, mechanics, hair and skin care, self defense, etiquette, personal and professional boundaries, resume writing, interview preparation, equine awareness and horseback riding.

The 2012 candidates, along with their sponsors, were introduced to the public for the first time as they received their candidate banners and tiaras from 2011/2012 reigning NTFFRA royalty; Queen Hannah Allen (Brennan Creek), Princess Kassandra Brown (Little Fort), and Princess Tianna Weninger (Clearwater).

The new 2012 candidates are: Kaylee Patterson (Clearwater) sponsored by Fraser Ventures Ltd.; Kaitlain Chantler (Barriere) Sam’s Pizza and Rib House; Alisha Gotro (Barriere) Baillie’s Towing; Aliya Bieber (Clearwater) Wells Gray Info Center; Kennedy Ash (Clearwater) Jim’s Food Market; and Alesha Kaduk (Barriere) Barriere Lions Club.

NTFFRA president Jill Hayward presented each candidate with a NTFFRA lapel pin as she welcomed them to the association. Hayward also presented a pin to Barriere Mayor Bill Humphreys who attended as a guest speaker.

The mayor was most impressed with the new candidates and thanked them and their sponsors for supporting the program and representing the North Thompson Valley.

Alexandra Brown (Little Fort), the 2010/2011 Queen and Miss Congeniality, and Seanna Lyons (Barriere), the 2010/2011 Princess introduced area rancher Barry Brady, the auctioneer for the apron auction.

The new candidates, along with the current royalty, then each modeled colorful and unique aprons that they had created themselves. The audience bid

on each apron as it was presented, with all monies raised going to assist with the cost of coaching, traveling and events. Alexander Brown also presented her apron for auction, with funds raised from that sale going to help Brown’s candidacy in the BC Ambassador Program.

The final tally from the auction was over $2,000, thanks to a most generous bid of $1,000 for the apron made by Kaylee Patterson.

Afterwards, everyone had an opportunity to take photographs, meet the candidates and their sponsors, and share in the goodie table that was filled to capacity with sweet treats and more.

The NTFFRA Ambassador Program committee reminded folks to mark their calendars for the Speech, Talent and Fashion Show on June 16, 7 p.m. at the Barriere Lion’s Hall, and the Coronation at the Ridge (municipal hall) in Barriere on Aug. 30, 7 p.m.

Miss Fraser Ventures Ltd., Kaylee Patterson from Clearwater, looks somewhat astonished as she hears a $1,000 bid for the apron she made. Winning bidder was Marvin Fraser. Photo by Jill Hayward

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Lamb quints A Suffolk cross ewe from a ranch near Barriere nurses the five lambs she gave birth to on Mar. 26. “I have not heard of five lambs before,” said owner Melanie Stutt, “Even when I worked on a sheep farm in New Zealand.” One lamb passed away when only two days old but the other four and the mother are doing well. Sheep usually have between one to three lambs, with four born infrequently. Submitted photo

Daffodils for Cancer Society Volunteers with the local chapter of the Canadian Cancer Society sell daffodils at Brookfield Mall on Monday. Pictured are (l-r) Kathy Braaten, Niki Macmillan, Marnie Burnell and Lois Geiger.

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Arts Festival Members of the North Thompson Arts Council Arts and Culture planning committee meet at the CRC to organize the first Clearwater Arts Festival, to be held April 28 in the Blackpool Hall, 11 a.m. 11:30 p.m. Pictured are (back, l-r) Charlene Lau, Raymond Naismith, Doris Laner, Margot Venema (holding Lau’s baby), Cheryl Thomas (front, l-r) Arden Dunfield and Angie Falk-Hurst.

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Cora MacLaren (center) looks for an opening a game during a selection camp for the U18 Okanagan girls team at the Sportsplex the weekend before last. The Barriere resident made the team.

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(L-r) Jenna Zietsov watches as Neil Graham gets ready and Reid Rebinsky sets up the ball during drop-in volleyball at Clearwater Secondary School recently. The sessions are part of the school's Photo by Keith McNeill community outreach program.

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Barriere’s Cora MacLaren has been picked to be a member of the Under-18 Okanagan girls hockey team.

The 15-year-old was chosen for the team during a selection camp held at the Sportsplex in Clearwater the weekend before last.

“It was a great experience,” she said. “It was the most amazing thing you could do, if you love hockey.”

MacLaren has been playing hockey with Clearwater and District Minor Hockey for the past four years.

Last year she qualified for the U16 Okanagan girls team.

“That was great. It was so much fun,” she said.

Playing with the girls team was quite a change from her previous experiences here, where she has been on mostly boys teams.

The girls game is non-contact Cora MacLaren and there is more emphasis on skills, she said.

The recent selection camp was a great learning experience, MacLaren reported.

“The coaching is very different. They expect you to give more than you should be able to give,” she said.

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program and a former member of the Female U18 Team BC. Ritchie-Bonar assisted with the coaching during the weekend.

“It was a relief to have someone from this town to help you,” said MacLaren. “She was a very huge role model.”

Coaches like Clearwater “We love coming here,” said Greg Hermiston, coaching and mentorship coordinator for Hockey BC’s high performance program and Team BC head coach. “The feeling you get when you walk in is community. There is no question that the rink attendants have a passion for the place.”

A total of 19 girls from across the south-central Interior took part in the two-day camp. Activities included fitness testing, one practice and two games.

This was the seventh or eighth time Hockey BC has used the Sportsplex for similar sessions, Hermiston said.

“We get treated really well here,” he said. “The community always helps out, with timekeepers, referees, the concession workers, even a goalie this time.”

He said one local teacher came in and opened up the secondary school so they could use the gym for their programs.

Purpose of the selection camp was to pick players for the Under 18 Okanagan girls hockey team, explained Chris Wagner, Okanagan girls high performance district coordinator.

The team will be one of several competing for the Female U18 BC Cup, which will be held in Invermere this year, April 26 to 29.

The top players from the district teams will be chosen to be part of Team BC during a selection camp in Salmon Arm in May. That team will compete in the U18 National Challenge in Dawson Creek next November.

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The joys of getting lost on backcountry trails The friendly, fit, local hikers I met when we first moved to Clearwater in the summer of 2006 had many chuckles at my expense! I’d get turned around, even after I’d been along some trails, when we approached them from a different direction.

Locating meeting places using local terminology such as, “By so and so’s place,” or, “At the old Kal Tire building,” had me begging for me details. Until I learned a few landmarks, I often ended up more confused than ever! In theory, I’m better oriented now, but in practice I still pull off some wild ones.

On returning from our February cruise, we had wondered how much snow would greet us. With many inches still lying around, out came my snowshoes, forbidden in the earlier winter months. During a

“practise outing” with wee Sophie and her thoughtful mom on nearby lanes, we couldn’t resist getting off the surface packed by snowmobiles onto less travelled areas.

Occasionally, the snow being soft enough for her feet to disappear up to her tummy, Sophie stepped onto our snowshoes for a ride, her tiny weight barely noticeable.

Succeeding in that pleasant excursion, I figured I was good to go on my own. Well, not quite alone. Jake, the tall poodle, is happy to be part of any expedition, though not a useful guide! We started on trails

Trekking Tales )` 2H` 2UV_ near his place in Wyndhaven Subdivision, the same general area where I became totally turned around more than once five or six years ago. I’ve woven my way along those trails often since then, in all seasons.

“We’re fine,” I told Jake.

“You may not know were we are, but I will.”

Apparently I haven’t yet learned the proverb about pride preceding a rude awakening!

After demurely plodding along on a wide, well-used snowmobile trail for a short distance, snowshoe tracks once again pulled me off into the brush.

Leaving these and simply choosing any open area ahead of us, we looped the loop several times, occasionally crossing other tracks and trails. Wherever we went, the snow was firm enough to keep us both upright, but soft enough to leave a trail for us to backtrack along if necessary. Happily, big Jake did not try to hitch a ride on my snowshoes. Imprints from other feet of different shapes and sizes intrigued, but baffled me as usual. Jake and I saw a tiny movement simultaneously, and he darted off for a closer look, but neither of us saw the critter again.

My stamina still a shadow of

Finding great joy in forgiveness of sin Sin - the very mention of the word can conjure up many different emotions in many different ways. It can spawn the emotions of sadness, anger, even hate, but could it spawn the emotion of joy? I believe it can. Let me explain before you send me to the....

I was recently asked the questions: “Where do you Christians get off thinking you are better then everyone else?” and: “How do you have the audacity to call us sinners?”

Before I begin to answer these questions I would like to define in my words a brief definition of what sin is. I define sin as: “An action or inaction that goes against the very nature of who the God of the Bible is and what He is about.” Again this is my definition and it is just a brief one for the sake of this article.

The Bible tells us in John 15:10 If you obey my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have obeyed my Father’s commands and remain in his love. (11) I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete. (12) My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. NIV

And in: Romans 3:23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. NIV So to answer these questions, I don’t believe any other Christian or I have the right to think myself or him- or herself higher than anyone else. The Bible clearly tells us that we are not.

Jesus’ command to us is, “Love each other as I have loved you,” not, “Think of yourself higher then others.” In fact if we do, we ourselves are sinning.

When I call people sinners it is only in the context of the Bible calling me a sinner, which the Bible clearly tells me I am. So where do I find joy in this?

Again this is in the Bible where it tells me in Rom 3:23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, (24) and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came

by Christ Jesus. (25) God presented him as a sacrifice of atonement, through faith in his blood. He did this to demonstrate his justice, because in his forbearance he had left the sins committed beforehand unpunished - (26) he did it to demonstrate

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his justice at the present time, so as to be just and the one who justifies those who have faith in Jesus.

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ing that our sins are forgiven and forgotten, allowing us to have an everlasting relationship with God. This is where I find joy.

It’s not that I find joy in sin itself. I find joy in the fact that because of Jesus I am able to find a

way to forgive those who have sinned against me. I find joy knowing that through confession and repentance through Jesus my savoir, my sins that I have committed are forgiven. I also find joy in the fact that this, forgiveness of sin, is a free gift given to all who receive Jesus as truth.

Eph 2:8 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith - and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God. NIV

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its former self, I decided to turn back when we reached a snowmobile trail after less than half an hour of wandering hither and thither.

“Right or left, Kay?” Wanting this to be the halfway point, I made the decision accordingly. Or so I thought! We were actually only a few minutes from the car. No worries, though Jake wondered at my sanity as I left that firm track and went bush again. Our big loop took us up and down and all around but this time I stayed in sight of the trail we had just left. He galloped back and forth as I plodded along, but even so, I suspect only one of us had had enough exercise when I unstrapped my snowshoes.

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Overall compliance very good in caribou habitant Keith McNeill In last week’s issue Blue River heli-ski operator Mike Wiegele said that staff at his business had observed about 20 apparent violations by snowmobilers so far this season. Many of them had been reported to the authorities but the violations just keep on happening, he complained.

Those reports would have gone through the emergency coordination center (ECC) in Victoria, said Clearwaterbased conservation officer Warren Chayer.

During the past season they received 12 reports from ECC of snowmobiles possibly going into closed areas.

Those 12 reports resulted in four charges being laid and one more still being under investigation.

If convicted, the violators could face fines of $230.

Two of the reports proved to be unfounded, as no violation had occurred.

The rest remain unattended or unsolved.

It generally takes at least an hour on the highway to reach the snowmobiling areas from Clearwater, Chayer noted, and then there could be additional travel time to reach the actual areas by snowmobile.

Added to that would be the difficulty in identifying which individuals were involved.

Most of the allegations involved entering areas that have been closed to protect caribou, he said.

Others involve snowmobilers going into areas that have been restricted under a Section 58 Recreation Closure. These would include areas with restricted access to protect recreational users, such as heli-skiers.

In addition to the reports received through the ECC, local COs have caught six other snowmobilers by doing proactive patrols. One other incident involved an immediate response to a direct complaint.

It's like they're “We also playing just inside issued a couple of charges and a the boundary. couple of warnings for caribou Warren Chayer violations as a result of helicopter patrols,” Chayer said.

The local conservation officer noted that most offenses seem to involve going into the closed areas less than one kilometer, rather

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than traveling through for kilometer after kilometer.

“It’s like they’re playing just inside the boundary,” he said.

Chayer also said that overall the compliance by most snowmobilers is very good.

This is especially true for areas where caribou are present.

“Quite often when we’re doing on-theground snowmobile patrols, we see tracks where people go up to the signs (marking closed areas) and then turn around,” he said.

Chayer noted that, during a typical weekend, there could be 100 or more snowmobiles in each of the roughly five sledding areas in the upper North Thompson and Robson valleys.

Those who commit violations are only a small percentage of those involved in the sport, he felt.

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• Clearwater Elks Bingo - every 2nd Thurs. Elks Hall. open 5pm • Cribbage Wed. at the Royal Canadian Legion. 12:30 pm.

• Little Fort Coffee House 7pm Little Fort Hall. 1st Fri of the mth Oct. - May except Nov. Bill 672-5116 • Fun Darts Fri. at the Royal Canadian Legion. 6 pm.

in the Brookfield Shopping Centre in Clearwater

Living Streams Christian Church. www.healingrooms.com.

• Healthy Choices – every Tues 9am, 12 & 5:30pm at Skills Center. Info call Kim 674-0224 • Clearwater & District Hospice Society every 3rd Mon. SeptJun 10am Legion Building.

RECREATION • Drop-in soccer: Tuesdays & Thursday at 7pm at CSS field.

Everyone welcome!

• Bowling: Mon. 10–12pm & 1-3pm; Thurs., 1-3pm. Seniors Centre at Evergreen Acres. 674-2699 • Clearwater Sno-Drifters: Meet 1st Thursday of every month.

250-676-9414 • CNT Rod & Gun Club: 3rd Sun. of the mth. Blackpool Hall 7pm Sept. - April • Drop in Tennis: Mon & Thurs 6:30pm All levels. Double & CHILDREN & FAMILIES single play. Rotary Sports Park.

• Raccoon StrongStart at Raft River Elem school days Mon, • Yoga Tree – Call or email Annie 674-2468 annie.pomme@ Tues, Thurs & Fri from 8:45-11:45am hotmail.com • Raccoon StrongStart at Vavenby Elem school days Wed • Clearwater Walks – Strollers & Striders, Mon. 12:30 & Wed 8:50-11:50am 5:30pm, meet at YCS. Info 250-674-7082.

• Clearwater Breastfeeding Group: 3rd Wed. of every month • Core Strength Fitness. Tuesdays. Classes at 10-11am 2507:30pm @ YCS 674-0001 • Mother Goose - Mornings, To register call Kerry at 250-6742600 ext 227 SENIORS • Community Baptist Jr. Youth Gr. 5, 6, 7 - 7-8:30pm • Wells Gray Country Senior’s Society 3rd Sun Social Meet at • Community Baptist Sr. Youth Gr. 8-10 - 7-9:30pm the Wells Gray Hotel at 12:30pm for lunch or dessert, & chat HEALTH & HEALING • Wells Gray Country Senior’s Society Book Club Meets the last Thursday of the month at 2:00 at the public library All • Connections Healing Rooms - every Friday from 1-3pm (exseniors are welcome cept stat. holidays). 86 Young Rd. No charge. Sponsored by

For a complete list of our area’s

COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS please stop in at the Times office and pick up your copy of the North Thompson Community Directory • Brookfield Mall Clearwater • 250-674-3343 TO ADD YOUR COMMUNITY EVENT OR ORGANIZATION PLEASE CALL THE TIMES AT 250-674-3343

FEATURED COURSE: Bear Aware

This training course incorporates a realistic look at the world of bears. Bears are not stalking killers, waiting for their human prey. Bear attacks are extremely rare; this course emphasis’s this reality. Jacques Drisdelle was the Program Coordinator for the BCCT Bear Aware Program for 8 years recently retiring to concentrate his full time and efforts in delivering bear aware safety. Jacques also provides consultation for companies establishing camps in the wilderness and wish to control bear/human conÀict. Prior to working for Bear Aware he was in the RCMP serving all across Canada.

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Happy Occasions: Happy Birthday, Happy Anniversary, etc.

1 column by 3 inch - $18.49 + HST Deadlines: Word Ads: Wednesday 4pm Display Ads: Wednesday 5pm It is the policy of The Star/Journal to receive pre-payment on all classified advertisements.

Ads may be submitted by phone if charged to a VISA, MC or an existing account.

CHECK YOUR AD! Notice of error must be given in time for correction before the second insertion of any advertisement. The paper will not be responsible for omissions or for more than one incorrect insertion, or for damages or costs beyond the cost of the space actually occupied by the error.

Advertisers are reminded that Provincial legislation forbids the publication of ads which discriminate against any person because of race, religion, sex, color, nationality, ancestry or place of origin or age, unless the condition is justified by a bona fide requirement for the work involved.

Readers; in ads where ‘male’ is referred to, please read also as ‘female’ and where ‘female’ is used, read also ‘male’.

NOTE: When ordering items out of province, the purchaser is responsible to pay provincial sales tax. Do not send money in response to an advertisement without confirming the credentials of that business, and be aware that some telephone numbers will be charged for by the minute

Announcements

Employment

Cards of Thanks

Business Opportunities

Thank you to the North Thompson Times for the ‘free ads’ promotion for buying a three year subscription. I got very good responses and even had to cancel one due to too many phone calls. Thanks. ~ Warren MacLennan

Coming Events Hospital Gift Corner Open Monday - Friday 10 am - 1 pm HOST AN Event for BC Annual Arts and Culture Week! April 22-28, arts councils & schools across BC are hosting inspiring arts events. www.bcartsweek.org

Information Safe Home Response Providing a safe place to escape for women and their children.

Volunteers always needed.

Call 250-674-2135.

VAVENBY THRIFT SHOP Past Vavenby General Store Wednesday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Sunday 11a.m. - 3 p.m.

Various items of clothing

priced as low as .25cents

Personals AA meetings every Wed. 11 Lodge Dr. Roll call 8 pm.

Side door. 250-674-0079.

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ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS to Every Hunter in BC! Advertise in The BC Hunting Regulations Synopsis 2012-2014 publication.

Increased circulation 250,000 copies! Tremendous Reach, Two Year Edition!

Contact Annemarie at 1 800 661 6335 or hunt@blackpress.ca HOME BASED BUSINESSWe need serious and motivated people for expanding health & wellness industry.

High speed internet and phone essential. Free online training. www.project4wellness.com LIKE DECORATING, cooking or entertaining? Need extra money? Become a Consultant and turn your passion into extra earnings! Canadian company expanding in this area!

Visit www.everydaystyle.com for free information.

Alcoholics Anonymous Phone 250-674-3838 or

250-587-0026 Anytime Barriere Alcoholics Anonymous Call: 250-672-9643 For Al Anon Call: 250-672-9643, 250-819-5361, 250-308-5139 or 778-220-6269

Our classified ads are on the net! Check it out at www.bcclassified.com

Employment Drivers/Courier/ Trucking DRIVERS WANTED: Terrific career opportunity outstanding growth potential to learn how to locate rail defects. No Experience Needed!! Extensive paid travel, meal allowance, 4 wks. vacation & benefits pkg.

Skills Needed - Ability to travel 3 months at a time Valid License with air brake endorsement. High School Diploma or GED. Apply at www.sperryrail.com under careers, keyword Driver DO NOT FILL IN CITY or STATE

Education/Trade Schools AIRLINES ARE HIRINGTrain for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified- Housing available.

CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance 1(877)818-0783.

APPLY NOW: Pennywise Scholarship For Women to attend Journalism certificate course at Langara College in Vancouver. Deadline May 30, 2012.

More information: www.bccommunitynews.com

Employment

Employment

Help Wanted

Trades, Technical

Accounting Technician / Office Manager (permanent). Joanne Ovenden CA, Clearwater, BC Responsible manager needed for busy accounting office.

Exp: certificate or diploma in accounting or related field and at least 3 years exp. Key responsibilities: management of all aspects of bookkeeping (incl payroll, HST, reconciliations and journal entries), preparation of financial statements, financial reports, statistical analysis and tax returns.

Essential skills are decision making, independent self organization, working under pressure, positive attitude, an enquiring mind and excellent customer service.

IT knowledge should incl Quickbooks, Caseware, Excel, Profile and Word. Wage range: $20-23/hr, 4 % vacation pay. Avg 35 hrs/wk plus weekends Feb-May. Email resume to info@joanneovenden.ca

Home Care/Support 24 hr. Live-In Support Required (Kamloops, B.C.) Dengarry Professional Services Ltd. is seeking experienced individuals or couples for contract to provide live in 24 hr. support for short term stabilization to adults with mental & physical disabilities in Kamloops. Applicant must have education and exp. either in behavioral and/or medical supports. Applicant will undergo extensive screening including reference checks, Crim Check and drivers abstract.

Housing & Utilities incls. w/ a Remarkable Compensation Package.

INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. Sites in AB & BC. Hands on real world machine training.

NO Simulators. Start any Monday.

Funding Options. www.IHESchool.com 1-866-399-3853

Farm Workers ADVENTURE + Agriculture = Agriventure! Live & work on European, United Kingdom, Australian, New Zealand or Japanese agricultural/horticultural operations.

Depart in spring, summer or fall for 4-12 months or more. 1-888-5984415. www.agriventure.com

Help Wanted

Please forward resume to Kristine Toebosch at ktoebosch@ dengarry.bc.ca or fax to 1-250-377-4581 or mail Attn: Kristine PO Box 892 Kamloops BC V2C-5M8

Income Opportunity EARN EXTRA Cash! - P/T, F/T Immediate openings. Easy computer work, others positions are available. Can be done from home. No experience needed. www.hwc-bc.com

Trades, Technical HHDI RECRUITING is hiring on behalf of Baker Hughes

IMPORTANT PUBLIC NOTICE

Baker Hughes Alberta based oilfield services company is currently hiring;

If you are experiencing delays in the processing of your EI, CPP, OAS, Veterans Affairs, or CIC claims, please call the “Office For Client Satisfaction”

DRIVER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS & SERVICE SUPERVISORS

1–866-506-6806 CITY OF Yellowknife. Lifeguard/Instructor. We are seeking an experienced individual to be a Lifeguard/Instructor.

Refer to: www.yellowknife.ca for the required qualifications.

Submit resumes by April 13, 2012, quoting competition 602-106U to: Human Resources Division, City of Yellowknife, P.O. Box 580, YK, NT, X1A 2N4. Fax to: (867) 6693471. Email: hr@yellowknife.ca PT respite support for mom of child w/disability. McLure. 250672-9239

Class 1 or 3 License required.

Drivers

HD MECHANICS 3rd or 4th apprentice or Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanics with their Red Seal and CVIP License to work in Whitecourt and Hinton, AB. Please call 250-718-3330 or Fax: 1-888-679-0759 For more information or send your resume & current drivers abstract to: driverclass1@shaw.ca

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

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

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www.tolko.com CONCRETE FINISHERS and Form Setters.

Edmonton based company seeks experienced concrete finishers and form setters for work in Edmonton and northern Alberta.

Subsistence and accommodations provided for out of town work;

john@raidersconcrete.com

Cell 780-660-8130. Fax 780444-7103.

DL Baker Construction Canada is looking for Structural Steel/Precast Erectors in Kitimat, BC, Canada. Red Seal preferred. Erectors must be capable of erecting, installing of temporary braces, splice plates and welding required for the erection of precast panels.

Must have the ability to read shop drawing and provide basic layout of precast. Must have the ability to correctly rig and hoist material. Provide proper crane signals to fly material in place. Project Terms is Project Based Wages are in accordance with Project Labour Agreement between Kitimat Modernization Employer Association and Coalition of British Columbia Building Trades

for the Kitimat Modernization Project. Approximate Journeyman Structural Steel Rate $36.27 This work will start 6/15/12. Please respond to this ad by 4/20/12.

Please respond via email by placing Structural Steel Erector in the subject line to: patton@bakerconcrete.com PROJECT BIOLOGIST - Terrace/Smithers McELHANNEY seeks Prof. Biologist or Biology Tech with 5+ yrs field exp in fish and fish habitat sampling and assessment, hydrologic & water quality monitoring, and terrestrial habitat assessments.

For more info & to apply, visit: www.mcelhanney.com

Small ads, BIG deals!

of our counselors for more information.

We look forward to seeing you – come in and we’ll personally see that you get the information you’re seeking, or call and make an appointment.

• FREE COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS • FREE RESUME HELP • FREE INFORMATION ON MANY SERVICES “Funded in whole or part through the CanadaSkill Development: If you have been on Employment British Columbia Labour Market Development Agreement” Sponsored by Insurance in the past 3 years (5 years maternity) & are currently unemployed, you may be eligible for Barriere & District Chamber of Commerce re-training dollars. Book an appointment to see one FARMERS – Gang Ranch F2912 RANCH WORKERS – Farmers, Cook, Irrigators, Cowboys F2912 SERVER – Station House M0812 WRANGLER/RANCH HAND – Crystal Waters Guest Ranch A0212 CUSTOMER SERVICE PERSONS – Jim’s Food Market A0212A

CLEARWATER EMPLOYMENT SERVICES 58A Young Road, Clearwater BC V0E 1N2 250-674-2928 Fax 250-674-2938 E-mail: info@clearwateremployment.ca • Web Page: www.clearwateremployment.ca Class 1 Driving Instructor: FT/Clw. #0201 Customer Service Rep: FT & PT/3pos Little Fort #0401 Cook/Kitchen Helper: Casual/Clearwater Excavator Operator - Site Preparation Forestry: #0111 FT/Clw #0323 Boat Operator/Small Engine Mechanic: Seas/ Shuttle Bus Driver/Naturalist/Photographer: FT/ Blue River #0108 Seas/Clw #0322 Trip Leader Raft Guide: FT Seas. Clw #1203 Office Reception: FT/Seas/Clw #0321 Home Share Provider: FT/Clearwater#1006 River Operations Manager: FT/Seas/Clw #0320 GENERAL INFORMATION Trip Leader - Whitewater Rafting Guide: FT/Seas/ • Free Workshops: Please call 250-674-2928 Clw #0319 to register for one or all of these free Whitewater Kayaking Instructor: FT/Seas/ workshops Clw #0318 • Resumes & Interviews: Go hand in hand, Accounting Tech/Office Manager: FT/Clw #0317 so the better prepared you are the greater the impression you will make to your future Horse Guide: Seas/Clw #0316 employer. Please drop in and our friendly staff Office Assistant: Seas/Clw #0315 will assist you.

Housekeeper: Seas/Clw #0314 • Targeted Wage Subsidy (TWS): Are you Breakfast/Lunch Cook: Seas/Clw #0313 currently on Employment Insurance or have Cook: Seas/Clw #0312 Chamber of Commerce Manager: PT/Clw #0311 you been in the last 3-5 years? If you have, you may be eligible for wage subsidy. Ask us Superintendent of Public Works: FT/Clw #0310 for further info.

Customer Service (outside sales): FT/Clw #0309 • Funding for Skill Enhancement: Recent or Customer Service (inside sales): FT/Clw #0308 active EI clients with a career plan in mind Waitress/Waiter: 2pos/Blue River #0307 seeking assistance through Service Canada Store Clerk/Cashier: 1FT/1PT pos/Blue River #0306 are required to book an appointment with one Line Cooks: 2FT/1PT pos/Blue River #0305 of our Employment Counsellors.

Tree Planters: 4pos/Seas/Clw #0304 • Self Employment: If you are interested Apprentice Greens Keeper & Maintenance Person: in Self-Employment please call our office Seas/Clw #0303 and book an appointment with one of our Employment Consultants for a referral to Horticulturist/Head Greens Keeper: Seas/Clw Community Futures. Next scheduled visit is #0302 TBA or every 3rd Thursday of the month.

Campground Superintendent: Seas/Clw #0301 • Blue River Itinerant: An employment Registered Dental Hygienists: FT/Clw #0208 consultant comes to town once a month. Next CDA or Dental Assistant Level 1: Mat Leave/ visit is Apr 12. If one on one appointments Clw #0208 are required please call to set up a time prior Cook: FT/Blue River #0207 to the drop in.

Volunteer Firefighter 7 pos./Clw. #0205 For more information drop in to 58 Young Customer Service/Kitchen Helper: Seas/Clw. Road, Clearwater, BC or phone 250-674-2928 #0202 or fax 250-674-2938.

For more information drop in to 58 Young Road (above Raft River Fitness), phone 250-674-2928 or fax 250-674-2938 “Funded in whole or part through the Canada-British Columbia Labour Market Development Agreement” Sponsored by Yellowhead Community Services

Sex and the Kitty A single unspayed cat can produce 470,000 offspring in just seven years. Sadly, most of them end up abandoned at BC SPCA shelters or condemned to a grim life on the streets. Be responsible - don’t litter.

www.spca.bc.ca

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Pets & Livestock

Merchandise for Sale

Real Estate Houses For Sale

Trades, Technical

Financial Services

Livestock

Misc. for Sale

DL Baker Construction Canada is looking for Rodbusters in Kitimat, BC, Canada. Red Seal preferred. Rodbusters must be competent in rigging, shaking out & installing (tying) all types of reinforcement used in concrete. Must have basic knowledge of reading and understanding cut sheets and drawings for the reinforcing.

Must be capable of signaling and rigging loads for cranes.

Project Terms is Project Based Wages are in accordance with Project Labour Agreement between Kitimat Modernization Employer Association and the Coalition of British Columbia Building Trades for the Kitimat Modernization Project.

Approximate Journeyman Rodbuster $36.27 This work will start 5/1/12. Please respond to this ad by 4/20/12 Please respond via email by placing Rodbuster in the subject line to patton@bakerconcrete.com

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed?

Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com M O N E Y P R OV I D E R . C O M . $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660.

Ten Yearling Heifers for sale.

Owner wants them gone before the green grass gets too tempting. $1100.00 each.

Call 250-674-2449

FAST RELIEF the First Night!!

Restless leg Syndrome and leg cramps gone. Sleep soundly, safe with medication, Proven results. 1-800-7658660. www.allcalm.com

Pets

**HOME PHONE Reconnect** Call 1-866-287-1348. Prepaid long distance specials! Feature package specials! Referral program! Don’t be without a home phone! Call to Connect!

1-866-287-1348.

DL Baker Construction Canada is looking for Cement Mason/Finishers in Kitimat, BC, Canada. Red Seal preferred.

Finishers must possess competency in finishing high tolerance floors. Knowledge & experience in using all finishing hand tools, walk behind, and riding trowels. Must have experience in floor hardeners, shake and the ability to establish grade. Project Terms is Project Based Wages are in accordance with Project Labour Agreement between Kitimat Modernization Employer Association and Coalition of British Columbia Building Trades

for the Kitimat Modernization Project. Approximate Journeyman Cement Mason $31.82 This work will start 6/1/12.

Please respond to this ad by 4/20/12. Please respond via email by placing Cement Mason/Finisher in the subject line to patton@bakerconcrete.com

Work Wanted Clearwater: Attn low income seniors & persons w/handicaps. New HAFI program by BC Housing funds up to $20,000 to make modifications to your home. (Replaces the RRAP program). Call building contractor Hans Ounpuu for more info. 250-674-3875 Handyman. Plumbing, electric repairs, laminate floors, shelving, cabinets. Misc repairs.

Emergency calls. Reasonable rates. corbeau@telus.net Claude 250-674-4046.

Need some help with those odd jobs you don’t have time for? Call Keiran Jones at 250674-3051 Pet sitting available. Are you looking for a little TLC for your pet while you are on vacation?

Please call Keiran and Kaydn Jones at 250-674-3051. References available.

Tutor for Arts & Sciences, humanities. Ph. D, DVM, extensively published, 20 yrs university teaching exp. Competitive rates. MJ Politis 250-587-6325 mjpolitis@yahoo.com, www.longriderpress.net

Services

Health Products HERBAL MAGIC - With Herbal Magic lose up to 20 pounds in just 8 weeks and keep it off. Results Guaranteed! Start today call 1-800854-5176.

Fitness/Exercise Elliptical Trainer Canadian Tire Cardio Style ET150 in very good condition. Will trade for treadmill in good condition.

Call 250-319-8023.

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Photography / Video Need a professional photographer?

Portraits, weddings, special events, pet portraits, commercial.

Affordable memories that last a lifetime. Seniors rates.

Book now avoid & disappointment.

Sorry no passport photos Jill Hayward 250-319-8023/250-672-0055

PHOTOS

by Keith McNeill Digital and film photographs.

Phone 250-674-3252 or email:kmcneill@mercuryspeed.com

Business/Office Service DENIED CANADA Pensioplan disability benefits?

The Disability Claims Advocacy Clinic can help. Call Allison Schmidt at 1-877-793-3222. www.dcac.ca

Computer Services Clearwater Computers is your neighborhood computer store & repair outlet; all makes & models. We offer new and used computers. Other services incl: 15Mb unlimited ADSL, Unlimited dial-up Internet, 2.9 cents a minute long distance, Unlimited webhosting, Online backup, Domain management, color photocopying, faxing and more:) Located at #6 W Old NT Hwy, (beside Supersave Gas). Ph 250-674-1032

Misc Services A bookstore in Clearwater?

You bet! http://www.biblio.com/bookstore/ kukuchai-books-clearwater

Kathy’s Jewellery & Gifts Jewellery available Certified Scentsy consultant Product on hand To order call: 250-674-3763 Sue’s Jewellery Repairs Since 1975 - We do it all, Retipping, Sizing, Soldering.

Sue Ludtke - 250-587-6357

Financial Services

Paving/Seal/ Coating

Reduce Debt

Parking Lot Line Painting Concrete & Asphalt Sealing Call or email for free estimate intenseventuresco@gmail.com 250-674-1424

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Avoid bankruptcy! Free consultation. Toll Free 1 877-5563500 www.mydebtsolution.com IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: It’s that simple.

Your credit/age/income is not an issue. 1-800-587-2161.

Pets & Livestock

Equestrian For Use or Purchase Therapy animals Friendly horses, one donkey and a mule. To take home or leave at our farm. These animals are well kept, but want more TLC. Call 250-674-2449

Good Dog Obedience Spring Classes Starting in April!

Basic Obedience - A 6 week course in good manners & canine behaviour begins Tuesday, April 3, 7pm at the Fall Fair Hall in Barriere for all dogs at least 6 months old & up. Cost $100.

Novice Class - Six weeks of fun as we take you & your dog to the next level of obedient behaviour. Participants must have successfully completed a previous basic obedience course to qualify. Class starts on Sunday, April 15, 11am Cost $100.

To register or for more information contact Jill Hayward at 250-319-8023

Candle Creek Veterinary Service Now Open Mobile Veterinary Service Clearwater area Large animal procedures incl bovine c-sections, equine castrations and teeth floats. Emergencies and elective procedures avail by appoint.

Small animal house calls for emergencies, euthanasia, etc.

Sorry no spays, neuters, or immunizations. 250-674-3366 or 250-674-1754. Lve msg.

Darren Ludbrook, DVM

Merchandise for Sale

Auctions Unreserved Auction, May 5, 10am. 748 Barriere Lakes Rd. Consignments welcome. Call 672-9809. Over 1000 lots.

Flea Markets

Heavy Duty Machinery A- STEEL SHIPPING STORAGE CONTAINERS / Bridges / Equipment Wheel loaders JD 644E & 544A / 63’ & 90’ Stiff boom 5th wheel crane trucks/Excavators EX200-5 & 892D-LC / Small forklifts / F350 C/C “Cabs”20’40’45’53’ New/ Used/ Damaged /Containers Semi Trailers for Hiway & StorageCall 24 Hrs 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

Misc. for Sale

Feed & Hay

CAN’T GET Up Your Stairs?

Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1-866-9815991.

Hay for sale: Square bales $6, over 100 $5.50/each.

Round bale: 1st cut $60, 2nd cut $65. Delivery available.

250-672-9319

DIY STEEL Building deals!

Many sizes and models. Make an offer on clearance buildings today and save thousands of dollars. Free brochure - 1-800668-5111 ext. 170.

Auto Financing

info@youthagainstviolence.com

Misc. Wanted

Boats

Headache Rack for full size Dodge pickup. 250-672-5805

12’ Smokercraft, c/w 2009 Merc 4 stroke outboard .$3,500 firm. 250-587-6300

Used Postage Stamps

Barriere: 900sqft house on 1/2 acre, 3 bdrm, full bsmt, $175,000. Call Gary 672-9642 Thompson Crossing Manufactured Housing Development Older Safeway manuf home, CSA cert. Rental purchase option. Home and addition all for $19,000. Below assessed value. Home ultimately must be moved - price incl move & blocking to your location within 100 km.

Ask us about the BC 1st time new home buyers bonus ($7,500). View the new home currently on display. Kindly refer to our website: itec-ent.com or call 250-587-6151

Legal Notices

1999 25ft Tahoe Transport, toy hauler, new condition.

Sleeps up to 6 people, sport package w/easy fold down rear ramp, lots of room; carries up to 4 quads or WHY. Roof AC, stereo/CD, microwave, full fridge/freezer, stove/oven. Full bath w/tub/shower. Lots of storage, no leaks & never has.

Outdoor power outlets & lrg awning. (250)819-0867 $10,000 OBO

Scrap Batteries Wanted We buy scrap batteries from cars & trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Minimum 10.

Call Toll Free 1.877.334.2288

1935-39 Chev or Pontiac 3 speed floor shift trans. 250672-0183

5 BDRM HOME IN TELKWA FOR SALE

Recreational/Sale

Scrap Car Removal

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Real Estate

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Experienced 9’6” Vanguard Truck Camper. Electric/propane fridge, 4 burner stove c/w oven, propane heater, am/fm radio, fire extinguisherall work. 1 piece roof, new escape hatch cover, aluminum stairs, 4 hydraulic jacks. Upholstery & cushions in good shape. $1800.00 obo. 250672-5160

1-800-680-4264

3200 sq ft, 4 bath, includes washer & dryer, fridge & stove, dishwasher hot tub, natural gas, contact 250-845-3315

Raspberry canes, heritage. 2 crops/season. Light frost hardy. You dig. $2/cane. 250-6722187 or 250-819-6522

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NT Fall Fair Small Livestock & Agricultural Equipment Flea Market, 8:30am to 2pm, Apr. 21, in the Sheep Barn at the Fall Fair Grounds, in Barriere.

Includes all poultry, caged birds, sheep, goats, dogs, & cats. $10 per pen w/tables if needed. Also post your large animals for sale info on our special bulletin board $2.50 per ad. Bring your own boxes.

Concession on site. For info call Kelly or Clayton at 250672-9683. THIS IS NOT AN AUCTION!

Fruit & Vegetables

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Craft & Flea Market, April 21, 9am-1pm at the Barriere Curling Rink. 50/50 draw. Shop for great bargains & fun. To rent a table call 250-672-9391.

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SAWMILLS FROM only $3997 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD: 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT

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.

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CLTR-2 brm House/Acre-Furnished. Shed and Carport 900/m + Util. NS, Ref Req. Avail now. Sheila 250-6740077, skoroll@telus.net.

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Other Areas NOVA SCOTIA Rural water front lots for sale. Country living at its best. Three bedroom apartments for rent. 45 miles to university town. 1-902-5222343 www.sawmilllanding.com waterfront@bellaliant.net

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent Clearwater. For rent. One-bedroom apt. in Woodside Apartments. Close to Jim’s Market, Library, Medical Center. Quiet bldg. N/S. N/P. Available May 1. $460/month. 250-674-3252.

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DISTRICT OF CLEARWATER PUBLIC NOTICE Please be advised that the DISTRICT OF CLEARWATER is holding a PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING regarding the 2012 FIVE YEAR FINANCIAL PLAN. Section 165 in the Community Charter stipulates that a municipality must have a Five Year Financial Plan adopted annually that encompasses all revenue and expenditure sources for both Operations and Capital.

Staff will be on hand to present and discuss details for the 2012 Five Year Financial Plan with members of the public.

Tuesday, April 10th, 2012 at 7:00pm at the District of Clearwater Council Chambers 132 Station Road Sheila Thiessen, Director of Finance

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Notice to Creditors and Others Re: the Estate of ERIC LEEMING NORTH, deceased, formerly of Post Office Box 358, Barriere, BC,V0E 1E0.

Creditors and others having claims against the estate of Eric Leeming North are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executrix, SUSAN NORTH, c/o Epp Cates Oien, 300, 125 4th Ave., Kamloops, BC V2C 3N3 on or before May 10, 2012, after which date the Executrix will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executrix then has notice.

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Clearwater Times Monday, April 9, 2012

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Policy change opens up more options for woodlot licensees Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations

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VICTORIA - A regulatory change allowing the removal of private land from a woodlot licence will give woodlot holders more flexibility in how they manage their assets, Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Steve Thomson announced recently.

"Woodlot holders are not major licensees. They are small-scale operators, who have asked for the flexibility to be able to manage some of their private land independently of the Crown land portions, which with this amendment the government is pleased to provide," Thompson said.

In fall 2011, an amendment to section 47.1 of the Forest Act was introduced to allow private land to be removed from a woodlot. That change is now in effect.

The policy change was requested by the Federation of BC Woodlot Associations.

Federation general manager Brian McNaughton said, "As woodlot licensees get older, they require the flexibility to remove some or all of their private land from their woodlots in order to plan their estates and take care of their families. This legislative change gives them the opportunity to so, but only with the minister's approval. Each request will be evaluated and decided on its own merits. Any remaining private land, along with the Crown land portion of the woodlot licence area, will continue to be managed sustainably under the woodlot licence agreement. This change in legislation is good for the forests and good for the licensees who manage the forests."

All potential private land removals will be at the discretion of the minister

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December 22– January 19

January 20– February 18

February 19– March 20

Friction among friends puts a damper on an evening out until someone you least expect presents a compromise. Who knew you had it in you, Capricorn.

Enough, Aquarius.

You’ve paid your dues.

Back off and let your loved ones figure out the situation for themselves. They made their bed. Now they must lie in it.

It’s high time you got involved, Pisces. Stop beating around the bush and make your move. A special occasion calls for some extra special planning.

March 21– April 19

April 20– May 20

May 21– June 21

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Bon appétit, Aries.

Prepare for a loved one to whisk you away on a fun, food-filled adventure. Stepping up your fitness routine will put you on the right path.

Don’t count on it, Taurus. Just because someone says they will do something doesn’t mean they will. Have a backup plan just in case. A phone call results in a flurry of activity.

Sunny skies call for some stress busting, Gemini. Grab the gang and head outside for some much-needed fun. Fresh air will get the ideas flowing again.

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of forests, lands and natural resource operations (or a delegate determined by the minister) following public consultation. The following requirements must also be met: • The private land has been part of a woodlot licence for at least 10 years.

• The woodlot holder has provided notification and advertised their intent.

• The licence is in good standing with no overdue payments, no major contraventions of forestry legislation, or outstanding obligations.

• Access to Crown land via existing roads on the private land has been adequately addressed.

• Private land removed from an existing woodlot can't be used by the owners to apply on new woodlot licence opportunities.

The Union of British Columbia Municipalities was consulted, and helped develop the guidelines for a private land deletion.

The amount of private land in an individual woodlot varies, ranging from zero hectares up to 1,400 hectares. The average area of private land per individual woodlot is 108 hectares.

Woodlot licences are small, areabased tenures that combine private land with Crown land. They are managed by individuals, families, small groups or First Nations.

There are 866 woodlots across the province, covering about 592,000 hectares. Private land comprises about 16 per cent of the total area.

Woodlots are replaceable tenures, usually awarded for an initial term of 20 years.

Woodlots generate jobs in planning, harvesting, road construction and maintenance, reforestation, silviculture and small-scale timber processing.

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June 22– July 22

July 23– August 22

August 23– September 22

FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY

The road to financial freedom begins, and you pass the first test with flying colors.

You know more than you think, Cancer, and implementing it is not that hard.

Uh-oh, Leo. Your resolve melts, and clutter once again takes control. Muster up the strength to say no and mean it, no matter how enticing the deal.

You’re a doer, Virgo.

That special someone?

Not so much. Cut them some slack from time to time, and they just might show you a thing or two.

September 23– October 22

October 23– November 21

November 22– December 21

Practice makes perfect, Libra. Keep at it, and you’ll achieve the outcome you’re hoping for. A personal crisis comes to a riveting conclusion.

Slow down, Scorpio.

You’re moving too fast and missing out on some crucial details. A letter causes quite the stir of emotion at an event.

No more, Sagittarius.

You’ve waffled on the situation long enough.

Make a decision and learn to live with it.

A senior could use a helping hand.

Obituary IN LOVING MEMORY

Constance Valerie “Connie” HAMERSTON 1937 - 2012

It is with profound sadness that we announce the loss of our ever so precious mother/grandmother Connie Hamerston on March 30, 2012 after a 32-year battle with cancer. She lived each and every one of her 74 years of life with great grace and passion.

Connie was born in Watrous , Saskatchewan on December 1, 1937. She and her family had a large farm that she truly loved to work on with her father, Ernest Childs. Her mother, Cassie, was a huge inspiration when it came to Connie’s love of cooking, sewing and nurturing. It was in Watrous where she met the love of her life, our father, Bruce Hamerston.

Connie and Bruce were married in Vernon BC on February 8, 1958. They made their home in Penticton where they had all three of their children. From there they moved to Kamloops for a brief time and finally settled in Clearwater in 1967 where Bruce was employed at the correctional facility. Connie later was employed with school district 73 for about 25 years. Connie and Bruce were both avid curlers, enjoyed our beautiful wilderness in the form of camping and made countless trips to the falls.

Connie and Bruce’s most precious gifts came in the form of grandchildren. As treasured grandparents there were many camping and fishing trips, golf schools, sewing, cooking, gardening lessons and endless days at the beach.

Connie leaves behind her sons Rick & Shelley (Dawn), and Rod & Lynda, daughter Brenda & Colin and, most precious, her grandchildren Courtenay & Mathieu, David, Curtis & Leah, Breanna & Trevor, Amanda & Tyson, Lee and Steffanie and her beautiful great grandchild, baby Rose. She also leaves behind her many brothers and sisters, Walter & Ruth, George & Heather, Sandy & Laverne, Karen & Glen, and Nora & Marcel, as well as numerous wonderful nieces and nephews. Connie was predeceased by her husband, Bruce in 1989, her father Ernie, mother Cassie and brothers Ronnie and Bobbie.

Special thanks to Sandra Paine of Home Sweet Home for your profound care and love during her last few months; you were truly a Godsend for all of us.

Following cremation, a Memorial Service for Connie Hamerston took place at the Community Baptist Church, Clearwater, BC, on Wednesday, April 4, 2012. Mr. Lloyd Strickland, Minister, officiated. Friends gathered afterwards in the Banquet Room at the Wells Gray Inn for refreshments and to share memories of Connie. The family will meet at the Riverview Cemetery at a later date for a private interment service. Arrangements entrusted to North Thompson Funeral Services, Clearwater, BC, 250-674-3030. Condolences may be sent, and the Memorial Service for Connie may be viewed, at www.NorthThompsonFuneral.com.

Connie will now and forever be in the arms of the love of her life, our father Bruce Hamerston.

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Monday, April 9, 2012 Clearwater Times

MEALS made EASY Downtown Barriere

250-672-9929 WINTER HOURS 9am - 6pm

MEAT VALUE PACK •9.68 KG

BONELESS BLADE STEAK ............$4.39/LB VALUE PACK • 6.57 KG

EXTRA LEAN GROUND BEEF .......$2.98/LB BBQ STYLE • 9.90KG

BEEF SHORT RIBS ........................$4.49/LB BONELESS • CENTRE CUT • 9.68KG

PORK LOIN CHOPS .....................$4.39/LB BREADED • VALUE PACK • 11.22KG

PORK CUTLETS............................$5.09/LB SUNRISE FARMS • 4KG

SPLIT CHICKEN WINGS .............$34.98/EA FROZEN

PORK BACK RIBS ........................$5.98/EA

GROCERY

PRODUCE

CORN FLAKES, FROSTED FLAKES, RAISIN BRAN, RICE KRISPIES, MINI-WHEATS OR ALL-BRAN• SV • 275-525G

KELLOGG’S CEREAL .....................3/$9.99 ORIGINAL ROAST • 925G

MAXWELL HOUSE COFFEE ........$8.98/EA PUDDING OR JUICY GELS • SV •4 PACK

HUNT’S SNACK PACK..................4/$5.00 ARRIBA TORTILLA OR DUTCH CRUNCH POTATO • SV • 200-280G

INTERNATIONAL OR RISING CRUST • FROZEN • SV • 465-900G

CALIFORNIA GROWN • 4LB BAG

MCCAIN PIZZA ......................... $5.98/EA

NAVEL ORANGES ...................... $2.98/EA

FROZEN • SV • 390-680G

CALIFORNIA GROWN • #1 • 5.41KG

WONG WING CHINESE FOOD .....2/$9.00

FRESH ASPARAGUS................... $2.48/LB

QUARTERS OR SOFT BOWL •1.28-1.36KG

WHITE, SLICED OR BROWN • CANADIAN GROWN • 200G PK

PARKAY MARGARINE .................2/$7.00

FRESH MUSHROOMS .................. 2/$4.00

FAMILY CLASSIC • SV • 1.66L

FRESH EXPRESS • REG. OR LITE • 7.5OZ

BREYERS FROZEN DESSERT ...... $3.98/EA

CAESAR SALAD KIT .................. $2.98/EA

OLD DUTCH CHIPS ....................4/$10.00

BC GROWN • EXTRA FANCY • 1.94KG

SV • 10X180ML • + DEPOSIT

SPARTAN APPLES ........................$.88/LB

KOOL-AID JAMMERS ...................2/$7.00

WASHINGTON GROWN • FANCY • 3LB BAG

SV • 540ML

ANJOU PEARS............................ $2.98/EA

CAMPBELL’S CHUNKY SOUP.......4/$7.00

FLORIDA • #1 • 2.16KG

CREAM OF MUSH, TOMATO, VEG. OR CHICK NOODLE • 284ML

LARGE FIELD TOMATOES ............$.98/LB

WESTERN FAMILY SOUP .............4/$3.00

CANADIAN GROWN • #1

GOLDSEAL • REG. OR NO SALT • 213G

LONG ENGLISH CUCUMBERS ...... $.98/EA

SOCKEYE SALMON ......................2/$7.00

CALIFORNIA GROWN • #1 • 2LB CLAMSHELL

BLENDS OR FRUIT PLUS VEGGIES • SV •1.36L • + DEPOSIT

FRESH STRAWBERRIES.............. $3.98/EA

SUNRYPE 100% JUICE .................2/$6.00 SV • 320-475G

KELLOGG’S SPECIAL K.................2/$8.00 EXTRA STRONG OR ULTRA SOFT • SV •12-24 ROLL

CHARMIN BATHROOM TISSUE ....$7.98/EA

DELI

REG. OR SELECT-A-SIZE • 6 ROLL

LYONER SAUSAGE................. $1.28/100G

LAUNDRY DETERGENT ..............$5.98/EA

BOUNTY PAPER TOWELS..........$7.98/EA SUNLIGHT • SV • 24-32 USE

KAISER JADGWURST SAUSAGE ............................... $1.68/100G

Downtown Barriere 250-672-9929

MEDIUM CHEDDAR .............. $2.18/100G

WINTER HOURS 9am - 6pm Sale in effect from April 8 - 14, 2012 SV - Select Varieties

Dairyland Milk 4L

$1.00 OFF W/COUPON Skim, 1%, 2% or Homo

BARRIERE

LIMIT 1/COUPON • Valid April 8 - 14, 2012

BAKERY FRESH APPLE PIE..........................$4.28/EA PUMPERNICKEL............................$2.48/EA