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Minor Hockey gives to district Participants in Clearwater and District Minor Hockey pose for a picture with a $5,000 cheque from Delissio Pizza. The association won the money by people donating bar codes from pizza boxes at Safety Mart. CDMHA president Hans Wadlegger later presented the cheque to Mayor John Harwood to help pay for upgrades to the Sportsplex dressing rooms. The photo was taken during CDMHA’s annual awards dinner on April 5. for more about the dinner, see page A16. Photo by Keith McNeill

Shannon Creek proposed as possible local micro-hydro site Keith McNeill A proposed small-scale hydro project for Shannon Creek near Avola could help provide the Valley with a more secure energy supply. That’s according to consultant Wes Bieber during a presentation made during a meeting of the Thompson Headwaters (TNRD Area B) services committee meeting last Tuesday in Avola. “To me, this is what the Green Energy program was originally all about - small scale, low impact and locally based,” he said. With an estimated price tag of $5 million, the project would provide employment for local workers and contractors during its construction phase, and likely at least one full-time maintenance job thereafter. It could even help the coho salmon that use the lower stretch of the creek as a rearing channel. The creek is just one of several in the vicinity that the company he’s working for, Soler Logging, have identified as possible micro-hydro sites, said Bieber. Soler Logging’s owners, Kim and Dale Miller, have worked in the Valley for 32 years. The criteria they used to select the possible sites included a large elevation drop that they could use to develop high pressure for the turbines, a lake or lakes near the source that would even out the stream flow plus reduce the turbidity during high

water, no fish in the portion of the creek to be diverted, places to put infrastructure that was not on a floodplain or alluvial fan, and close access to BC Hydro’s transmission line. Initial hydrological data collected over a period of 1-1/2 years indicates the Shannon Creek site would be suitable for a 2-1/2 megawatt generator, said Bieber. In comparison, the Bone Creek hydro project north of Blue River operated by TransAlta produces 19 megawatts of power - enough for about 4,500 homes. The Bone Creek project has a seven foot penstock while Shannon Creek would have one just one foot in diameter. Shannon Creek has a lake near its source. Damming the creek possibly could enlarge this. This would enable to power plant to run more consistently through the year. More consistent stream flows also would benefit the coho rearing area near the creek’s mouth. Water from nearby Carole Creek possibly could be diverted into Shannon Creek, further adding to the project’s capacity. The electricity generated would be sold to BC Hydro under its Green Power program. The connection likely would be made at the existing substation in Avola. All the water used to generate electricity would be returned to the creek after use. During times of extreme low water the power plant would shut down to ensure minimal water flows continue in the creek bed.

An application for water licenses for the Shannon Creek project recently appeared in the Times. If all approvals are received as anticipated, construction could begin next year, Bieber said.

Consultant Wes Bieber points to a map during a presentation on a proposed small-scale hydro project on Shannon Creek east of Avola. The presentation was made during a Thompson Headwater services committee meeting in Avola last Tuesday afternoon. Photo by Keith McNeill

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District of Clearwater property tax rates on the increase top of the decreasing assessments. To some extent that Property owners in District of Clearwater face a shortfall was covered by grants from other levels of mill rate increase of 12 per government. cent in the 2012 budget. However, grant funding That’s according to a is not a consistent source of report from chief administrative officer Leslie Groulx revenue, Thiessen pointed out. and director of finance Clearwater will take over Sheila Thiessen made during road maintenance in the fall a public information meetof 2013. The municipality ing on the budget held last needs to ensure its reserves Tuesday evening. are adequate for the task. Property assessments in Mayor John Harwood Clearwater went down by noted that when the new 1.2 per cent in 2010 and municipality took over by another 1.89 per cent in from the former Clearwater 2011, the report said. Clearwater firefighters pour water onto a pumphouse that caught fire after a grassfire got Improvement District it The decrease in assessaway on Tuesday afternoon. The blaze was located next to Highway 5 near Raft River. ments was tied to the decline found it was not in a negative financial position. Four fire trucks plus about 12 firefighters responded. They were there from about 7 p.m. in the local economy. “We were one of the few until 10 p.m., and then returned the following morning when sawdust insulation in the Mindful of that economic decline, town council with a surplus and no high building re-ignited. Photo by Keith McNeill debt,” he said. decreased the mill rates on Major projects, such as the planned upgrades to the WORKSAFEBC – WORKERS’ COMPENSATION BOARD OF B.C. Sportsplex, will HEREBY GIVES NOTICE OF PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE OCCUPATIONAL be funded through NOTICE OF PROPOSED HEALTH AND SAFETY REGULATION (BC Reg. 296/97, as amended) grants from other AMENDMENTS TO THE The proposed amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation (“OHSR”) being taken to public hearings OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND levels of government pertain to the following items: SAFETY REGULATION and from accumu• Part 5, Chemical Agents and Biological Agents – relating to correcting the reference to combustible dust and updating the lated reserves. No AND reference to the Electrical Code; tax increases will be • Part 11, Fall Protection – relating to clarifying whether fall protection anchors must be re-certified annually by a professional NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING engineer in all circumstances; needed. • Part 12, Tools, Machinery and Equipment – relating to recognizing a riving knife as an acceptable device to prevent kickback Harwood noted PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 225 on table saws; AND 226 OF THE WORKERS that Clearwater • Part 12, Tools, Machinery and Equipment; and consequential amendments to Part 23, Oil and Gas – relating to prohibiting COMPENSATION ACT OF and District Minor applying compressed gas at a greater pressure than the pressure rating for a closed vessel that is not a registered pressure BRITISH COLUMBIA vessel, and requiring such vessels to have appropriate pressure relieving capability; Hockey donated • Part 13, Ladders, Scaffolds and Temporary Work Platforms, and Part 19, Electrical Safety – relating to clarifying the $5,000 it had won appropriate requirements for dielectric testing of insulated elevating work platforms and ensuring consistent requirements in from Delissio Pizza these two Parts; towards the ice arena • Part 13, Ladders, Scaffolds and Temporary Work Platforms – relating to the use of work platforms supported by a lift truck; upgrades. • Part 16, Mobile Equipment – relating to clarifying what equipment must meet and be used in accordance with section 16.3(7); “We’re fortunate • Part 19, Electrical Safety – relating to replacing current terminology with terms that are appropriate to low voltage electrical that that’s the kind of equipment; community we live • Part 19, Electrical Safety – relating to establishing a provision allowing the practice of passing the bucket of an insulated in,” he said. aerial working device between energized high voltage conductors if not practicable to do work otherwise, due to terrain or

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other obstacles; • Part 26, Forestry Operations and Similar Activities – relating to requiring signage on all resource roads in BC showing (1) radio channels when an Industry Canada road channel has been assigned, and (2) radio frequencies when an Industry Canada channel is not assigned, but a radio frequency is. The proposal relating to Part 24, Diving, Fishing and Other Marine Operations, is not being taken to public hearings at this time to enable consideration of the new edition of CSA Standard Z275.4. PUBLIC HEARINGS You are invited to provide feedback on the proposed regulatory amendments. Your views may be presented orally at the public hearings and/or submitted in writing. Please register if you wish to make an oral presentation at the public hearings by telephoning 604-232-7744 or toll free in BC 1-866-614-7744 prior to the hearing. Information on the proposed amendments and the public hearings, including details of registration/participation procedures, are on WorkSafeBC’s website at www.worksafebc.com. PUBLIC HEARING DETAILS Date

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Swimming pool a possibility When asked about a swimming pool for Clearwater, the mayor said that it “absolutely” was a possibility. Technology has advanced since the last time it was proposed, he said. Heating, which would be a major cost, could now be done more economically through solar

energy or use of waste heat from ice-making. If a new major industry came into the area then the pool proposal likely would be looked at again. Harwood said he was surprised local seniors hadn’t supported the pool proposal more when it last went to referendum. Finding more doctors On the topic of doctor recruitment, councilor Shelly Sim said they recently had learned that Interior Health had gone 12 to 18 months without filling the position of the person responsible for that task. That job is now filled but with 140 communities in IHA, Clearwater should not assume it’s at the top of the priority list. Sim said she planned to attend a national conference for rural physicians in Whistler at the end of the month to work on recruitment. Cost of a booth at the conference would be shared with several other communities. “IHA never used to be involved. Doctors recruited doctors,” said Mayor Harwood. He said Clearwater has been fortunate in the quality of temporary doctors or locums it has been able to attract. This has been a major factor in keeping the emergency room at Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital open. However, some of those locums are retiring and it will be three or four years before the doubling of the size of the classes in B.C.’s medical schools has an effect. The BC College of Physicians and Surgeons should make it easier for Canadians who study medicine overseas to return and practice here, he said. Harwood also said he would like to see physicians from overseas do residencies in Clearwater to qualify to practice in B.C.

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Approval given for bulletin board Job fair coming to Clearwater Keith McNeill

Members of the Thompson Headwaters (TNRD Area B) services committee covered a lot of ground during their meeting Tuesday afternoon at Avola School community hall. Approval was given to locating a bulletin board at the hall for Avola residents. Locating one near the mailboxes would require getting permission from Highways plus construction of a shelter, Area B services coordinator Sherry Madden said. The bulletin board will be used to post the service committee’s minutes, plus have space available for notices from the public. Maintenance jobs to be posted Advertisements to run the beachhouse concession at Lake Eleanor in Blue River, as well to do janitorial/maintenance at the beachhouse, will be posted soon, Madden reported. A groundskeeping/maintenance position for the Avola parks, cemetery and schoolhouse grounds will also be advertised. There was some discussion that

the position should go to a local person but Madden said it would not be possible to guarantee that.

Blue River water woes Thompson-Nicola Regional District continues to send letters and legal documents to property owners in order to resolve rightof-way issues regarding the Blue River water system, Madden said. The issues date back to when the town was mostly operated by CNR. Waterlines were laid wherever was most convenient at the time, without regard to property boundaries. Now, when the waterlines need to be replaced or upgraded, numerous conflicts are coming to light. One person present at Tuesday meeting, for example, apparently has a main waterline that needs to be replaced running under his workshop. Preliminary discussions have begun with a local well servicing company regarding replacing a disabled pump for the Blue River water system. Looking for tourism photos Development of a new www.

blueriverbc.ca website is underway, Madden said. High-resolution photographs are needed for the website and for future tourism brochures.

Looking at mosquito control TNRD staff is sending her an information package regarding mosquito control, Thompson Headwaters director Willow MacDonald reported

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“If we choose to pursue having mosquito control in Blue River it would have to go to a referendum to add the service,” she said. “Even if I had picked up the ball, so to speak, the day after I was sworn in, in December 2011, the soonest possible control could occur is in 2013.” Looking at the budgets for mosquito control in Area A (Wells Gray Country) and other areas, the cost likely would be about $168,000 for one season, she felt.

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Clearwater and District Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the North Thompson Job Fair and Trade Show for students and public on Thursday, April 26, from 1 p.m. until 6 p.m. at the Clearwater Secondary School gym. This Job Fair and Tradeshow is being held in cooperation with Clearwater Employment Services and District of Clearwater. It will give employers and employment seekers a local perspective on the labour market. The local aspect is relevant, as invitations have been sent to employers from McBride to Ashcroft. Exhibitors interested in participating can download the exhibitor application form from the District of Clearwater website and return it to the Community Resource Centre. Jeff Lamond, president of the Chamber, said the location of the

event at CSS is intended to provide students with a better opportunity to attend so they can develop some insights into career opportunities. With these goals in mind, they can then develop learning plans to assist them along the right path. Jocelyn Ansel from CES indicated there would be wage subsidy and other information under the new WorkBC Program (www.workbc.ca) for interested employers. CES staff will have the forms at their booth for employers to apply for this program. Industry suppliers are already returning applications for booth space. Yellowhead Mines and Canfor are two of the big local companies planning to attend along with the Chamber, the District of Clearwater, Clearwater Employment Services and others. Admission is free! Refreshments for the event will be sponsored by District of Clearwater.

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Area B committee members Members of the Thompson Headwaters (TNRD Area B) services committee pose for a picture on the steps of the Avola School community hall last Tuesday afternoon. Pictured are (back, l-r) Rui Dykeman, Charmaine Schenstead, Conrad Cameron, (middle, l-r) services coordinator Sherri Madden, Jean McRobert, (front, l-r) Dustin Deuling, director Willow MacDonald and Karen Bruce. Missing from the photo are Shelley Tobin and Leigh Budgell.

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Water Conservation As a growing community it important to conserve water now, to ensure the water systems can adapt to future development. “Little changes around your house can make a big difference.” 1. Install a low flow shower head. Older shower heads push through far more water than you really need to have a good shower. A low flow shower head can give the same great shower with less water, and you’ll save on your water heating bill too. BC Hydro’s great site on the benefits http://www.bchydro.com/guides_tips/green-your-home/water_guide/low_flow_shower.html 2. Why water your lawn or wash your car with your treated household water when perfectly good rainwater will do the job just as well. Mosquito proof rain barrels that capture water from your gutters are a great source of clean guilt free water for your lawns - and its chlorine free to boot. Search for “mosquito proof rain barrel”. 3. Only do full loads of laundry. Full loads use less water. 4. Flush when needed, not every time, and consider upgrading to a new low flow toilet…or to save money put a full liter jug of water in the corner of your toilet tank, it will lessen the amount of water used every time you flush. 5. When upgrading your appliances or household plumbing, always consider the amount of water they use and go for the water conservation choice, town water comes with a bill, and even if you pump your own, water isn’t free – pumps, pipes and electricity all cost you money. PITCH IN Pitch In will be on April 21st, 2012 from 9:00am to 1:00pm. If you are interested in volunteering to clean up your neighbourhood please contact the District office at 250.674.2257 or admin@docbc.ca. After the clean up there will be refreshments available at the North Thompson Sportsplex. April is Daffodil Month The Canadian Cancer Society’s Daffodil Campaign is in April. This spring Canadians across the country will wear a daffodil pin to support people who have been affected by cancer and to remember those lost to the disease. Everyone has been touched by cancer in some way. The Canadian Cancer Society’s goal is to see the daffodil pin on every collar coast to coast during the month of April. This will culminate in Daffodil Day on April 27, 2012 – on this important day Canadians are being encouraged to do something special for those living with cancer or contribute in some way to fight against the disease Clearwater Fire Department Never borrow a battery from a smoke alarm, they can’t warn you of a fire if their batteries are dead, missing or been removed for other purposes. Consider something that is fairly new on the market such as a Lithium powered 10 year smoke alarm sealed units. After 10 years replace the unit and remember to recycle your old alarm, visit alarmrecycle.ca or call 1-800-667-4321 for more information. The Super Save bottle depot is a Product Care Depot and a drop-off location. Upcoming Events April 21st, 2012 - Pitch-In Day May 1-7, 2012 - Youth Week May 12th/13, 2012 - Household Hazardous Waste Round up/“Free” Dump Day at Clearwater Landfill

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Risks versus beneÄts Heavy haulers expected to increase Editor, The Times:

Further to the public discussions regarding the proposed roundabout, I was at the open house and noted that the presentation was somewhat one sided. The highway representatives spoke only about the perceived benefits of a roundabout and said nothing about the potential risks that might be associated with one at the proposed location. When I questioned the

representatives about the risk of a highway tanker hauling dangerous liquids trying to negotiate the roundabout and having to make three directional changes while going through, and the momentum shift of the onboard liquids that would subject the unit to rolling over, it was obvious that they had not researched this deeply enough to even comment with any confidence.

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I have had 14 years reviewing and investigating trucking accidents which included rollovers of liquid dangerous goods caused by such load shifts and believe this location is too close to the school, the recreation centre, and the medical clinic to be an acceptable risk considering the number of dangerous goods units that pass through Clearwater. There should have been an opportunity for open public questioning so all attendees could have been advised of the risks as well as the benefits in order that a properly informed opinion could be made. This being said, I am a supporter of roundabouts used in the appropriate locations. This is not one of them.

Harry James Clearwater, B.C.

carbon footprint in roundabout Editor, The Times:

I have been in and around the trucking industry for over 40 years and the proposed roundabout concerns me a great deal. I took the “computer image” the Ministry of Transport (MOT) provided and constructed a fullsized version (to their scale). I measured an “actual” truck owned by an out-of-town trucker I know, as he drove around it. The outside front tires were on top of the outside line (what would be the sidewalk), the drive tires on the truck were less than a foot from the inside line, and the trailer tires tracked 1.7 m (5.5 feet) into the inner lane - that’s half a lane. It will overlap half a car driving in the inner circle. This danger will be coming from the right (blind) side and from the rear where car drivers in the inner circle won’t be able to see it coming. The present left-turn lanes allow you to see potential accidents coming at you. A four meter (13.1 foot) car does not fit in close quarters with a 25 meter

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(82 foot) truck - the car loses every time. Increased accidents will injure many people as well as raise insurance rates drastically. To be able to traverse the traffic circle trucks will take at least four times as long to go through the intersection resulting in longer waits for the cross-traffic. A 15 liter truck engine working to get his 63,500 kg (140,000 lb) load moving again after being slowed to 15 km/hr will pollute a great deal more than a three liter car motor idling for 60 seconds or less. According to one MOT official there are to be no traffic lights to protect the pedestrians on their longer-than-present trek to cross the highway. Think young kids and elderly tourists responding to the lure of fast food and/or tourist information. When I asked one MOT engineer in the afternoon session about snow removal, he seemed surprised we get snow here. Obviously snow removal had not been considered in this design.

In this roundabout, the only places to put the plowed snow are the sidewalks and the islands between the through lanes (an absolute disaster, says an Argo representative). How can $1,700,000 $2,300,000 (I heard $2,800,000 from a MOT rep in January for a roundabout cost) be considered “similar” to $250,000 - $300,000 for traffic signals as stated in the Clearwater March newsletter? How can a vote of 67 per cent in support come from a suggestion box? A show-of-hands vote was denied three times at the afternoon information session. Roundabouts work to varying degrees if vehicles go slow enough, the vehicles are similar in size, and the traffic volume is relatively equal in all four directions. None of those factors apply in this situation. As for speed control, that’s what the police are for. Don’t try to fix something that isn’t broken.

Don Capps Clearwater, B.C.

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Question of the Week

Do you think Canada should get rid of the penny?

Fay Lutz: Yes, anything that costs a penny and six to make one cent has got to be gone. We don't need it.

Elisabeth Toutant: Oh yes, I think so. Pennies get too heavy in your wallet when you get a lot of them.

Bill Barnes:

Ruth Barnes:

I'm kind of iffy on that one, but I think no.

I think we're going to miss it. I think prices will go up, not down, on stuff.

Roxanne Turcotte No, I don't because I think pennies are great for charity. A lot of people hand over pennies when they have nothing else around.?.

Ghost Wars: points of interst on Soviet invasion Vandals steal from visiting tourism experts Editor, The Times:

Editor, The Times:

On Saturday, April 7, something happened at the parking lot on the Trophy Mountain road that everyone in town should be concerned about. My name is Ian Eakins and I own Wells Gray Adventures. For 24 years Wells Gray Adventures has been bringing thousands of people into our town to experience our incredible wilderness. Many of us have been working very hard to build up our tourism industry. Almost every business in the valley reaps the benefit of the money that visitors bring and spend in our stores and businesses help keeping them alive and viable. The week before last we had a group go into our Trophy Cabin. This was a free trip sponsored by our company. The people on this trip were industry experts. They were coming to our area for the first time to see what Clearwater and Wells Gray had to offer. They had many contacts and the ability to bring more people to our town during the slow winter season. These people had a fantastic time and were impressed with our mountains and our town. But they returned to their cars to find them badly vandalized. The windows were smashed and their personal items, some valuable and some that could only be important to their owners, such as journals, were taken. To say that this has changed the way they look at our town is an understatement. We are embarrassed and sorry that they see Clearwater in such a bad light. They will not be bringing their clients to Wells Gray in the future and this is a loss of revenue for the town. We are offering a reward for any information leading to the recovery of the stolen goods. The thieves took: 1) A black IBM Thinkpad 17 computer with government of Alberta stickers on it. It was in a black and red leather case. 2) Asolo day pack - 10 litre, black 3) 2 pairs of Solomon Trail Running shoes - red/ black size 9/blue/gray size 7 4) Dark green ArcTeryx hiking pants and other miscellaneous items. The laptop is a personal business laptop and the owners need it back in order to run their business, pay the mortgage and raise the kids. They need this computer back as soon as possible. The owner of the journal values it highly - it could be of no use to the person who took it. If you know where these items are, please call me at 250 587-6444. If you are a parent and have noticed any items like this with your kids, please find out where they came from. This is a slippery slope for all of us. Thank you.

Ian Eakins Blackpool, B.C.

I’ve just finished Steve Coll’s Ghost Wars. It’s an almost 600 page volume on Afghanistan from the Soviet invasion to Sept. 10, 2001. To try to sum up this very informative volume would take far more time and space than is allowed. However, there are several points of interest. In 1995 a Unocal representative by the name of Marty Miller journeyed to Afghanistan. His purpose was to promote a pipeline between newly independent Turkmenistan to Pakistan across war-ravaged Afghanistan. Never mind

that Turkmenistan, a former Soviet republic, was ruled by on a former communist hack with grandiose pretensions who brooked no opposition. Or the pipeline would go right through a war zone into a shaky Pakistan. Never mind there was a rival bid from an Argentinean company favored by Benazir Bhutto, then the prime minister of Pakistan. The pipeline, according to Marty was a nobrainer. Sound familiar? The pipeline never got off the ground. In Fahrenheit 911 Michael Moore was far too kind to the Clinton

Co-op plans informational day on butterﬂy magic Editor, The Times:

Earth Day will be on April 22, 2012, and the newly forming Rural Circle Co-op will host a fundraiser and informational day at the Elks Hall to talk about the magic of the butterfly and the monarch’s migration route. For $10 a Mexican lunch will be served and crafts for kids will be enjoyed with Kathie Petrie. Helen Knight, a local naturalist, will give a slide show and presentation on the life story of the monarch butterflies and their wondrous journey. Anyone having attended other presentations put on by Helen over the years will realize that they are a real treat.

If there is time we (Sharon Neufeld and Cheryl Thomas) will combine our pictures from our trip to the Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary in Anganguao, Mexico, and would love to share our experience with you as well. Having been in the presence of 40,000 butterflies is a life-altering experience. If you are interested in finding out more about the events or the co-op please feel free to contact us (Cheryl at 250-674-3260 or Sharon at 250-6742538) or watch for posters and Facebook posts.

Cheryl Thomas Sharon Neufeld Rural Circle Co-op

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administration. The stumbling and fumbling let’s get Bin Laden, take him alive, take him dead. No, we can’t launch a missile strike - some innocents might get killed - has to be read to be believed. However, when it comes to the Bush gang, Moore was spot on. When informed of the danger from al-Qaeda, Taliban and Bin Laden, George Bush II stared vacantly off into space, no doubt dreaming about ‘weapons of mass destruction’ in Iraq. He certainly didn’t want to hear about connections to Saudi Arabia or the Bin Ladens, with whom

the Bushes had major business connections. Worse, Condoleeza Rice started accusing Iran of supplying weapons to the Taliban. Sworn enemies of the Taliban, the Iranians were supplying weaponry to Ahmad Shah Massoud’s Northern Alliance, the

main opposition to the Taliban. Does any of this sound familiar? My reaction at Ghost Wars’ end was: “... and we actually sent Canadian soldiers into this confused mess?”

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YEARS AGO: Fire destroyed a cabin at Dutch Lake Resort that was believed to have been built in 1898 by Mr. Fowler. It also destroyed two other cabins built by Otto Miller in the 1920s. Thompson River Logging and the B.C. Forestry from Birch Island confined the blaze to the cabins only. Judy Johnston, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Johnston of Clearwater, qualified to enter the American National Swimming and Diving Championships for the Deaf. The event would be held in Philadelphia. A B.C. Tel official said extension of the Clearwater telephone service to Wells Gray

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Park should be completed by the middle of May.

YEARS AGO: A request to look into incorporation for Clearwater sparked the wrath of CID chairman Jack Foote. “We are not in a position to pay 200 or 300 per cent more taxes than we are now,” he said. Fire chief Ray Donnelly said all firemen would appreciate all help given them to build a new firehall. Art Mayer was to be in charge of constructing the brick block building.

YEARS AGO: Area A director Karl

Simmerling was concerned about a decision of the TNRD board not to pay interest on money owing to consulting engineers who had discovered welds at the Sportsplex that required repairs. More volunteers were welcome with the Barriere ambulance service, said unit chief Jack Patterson. There had been 175 calls in 1976.

YEARS AGO: Police asked Avola residents with respiratory problems to stay indoors after sulfur, spilled from a CN derailment more than one month earlier, caught fire. PEP representative Bill Mattenley said a 300 yard strip

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YEARS AGO: Vavenby resident Barbara Phillips said parents had no input and had been treated shabbily by the closing of the Vavenby School’s annex. School board chair Pauline Gregory said the building was too costly to keep open.

YEARS AGO: Fast response by the Blackpool Fire Department was credited with saving the Mike Kilba residence. Ten years earlier a house at the same site had burned to the ground. That event led to the formation of the department, said fire chief Garry Ruston. DHMH administrator Linda Basran and nursing supervisor Berni Easson were operating buckets and mops after rotating work stoppages shut

down the hospital’s housekeeping department. Slocan’s Vavenby sawmill was to close for four days due to difficulties caused by a 14.5 per cent duty imposed by the U.S., said manager Bill Cambidge. About 75 employees would be affected.

YEARS AGO: Failing to properly extinguish a grass fire cost a Sunshine Valley couple their home. The two were at work when flames attacked the home at the end of Brookfield Road

YEARS AGO: “It’s the same old gang in charge at the CID,” announced the front page of the Times. An apparent attempt by a group in favor of incorporation for Clearwater to change the composition of the board was defeated by a contin-

gent of those opposed to incorporation. Dutch Lake Elementary School was one of seven in SD73 facing closure. The closures stood to impact 65 full time teachers and 36 support staff in the district.

YEARS AGO: Clearwater Incorporation Study reached a unanimous decision to recommend to the Minister of Community Services the process to move forward to a referendum vote. The Clearwater Community Baptist, New Life Assembly, Living Streams, and the Christian Church all cancelled their own services as encouragement for their congregations to attend a single service at the Legion where over 200 people gathered together for a combined Easter celebration.

YEAR AGO: A large crowd filled Clearwater Legion Hall for a federal all candidates’ forum organized by the Chamber of Commerce and the Times. Questions from the floor included several about health care and health reform. Elections Canada reversed a decision to eliminate a polling station in Vavenby for the upcoming federal election. “It was a mistake. We’d like to thank the newspaper for asking about it,” said a spokesperson. CSS students would be carving exquisite designs with a new CNC (computer numerical control) router purchased for the woodworking shop with help from Wells Gray Community Forest. “This puts us several years ahead of any other school in the province,” said principal Alan Stel. The school also recently received a CNC plasma cutter for the metal shop. Shane Jensen, grandson of Clearwater pioneers James and Isobel MacLennan, spoke about using Facebook for marketing to a seminar organized by Bruce Martin and Associates along with District of Clearwater. About 20 people attended.

New environmental regulations announced for proposed waste-to-energy facilities The Chilliwack Progress All proposed waste-to-energy (WTE) facilities, no matter what size, will be reviewed under new regulations, B.C. Environment Minister Terry Lake On behalf of CSS PAC, we would like to say THANK YOU to the following sponsors and volunteers – we couldn’t have done it without you! The First Annual Burger & a Beer Night Was Fantastic! Alpine Meadows Bernie & Robin Graffunder Candle Creek Vet Services Clearwater Dollar Emporium Clearwater Ski Hill Clearwater Times Clearwater Computers Interior Whitewater Expeditions Information Wells Gray Lenny Hurst O’Bryan’s Cafe Hilda Zietzov - Organo Gold Gourmet Coffee Marilou Roy – Century 21 Painted Turtle Raft River PAC Riverside Adventures Roger and Debbie Mayer Safety Mart Foods Tannis Mullen Wells Gray Automotive Wells Gray Inn Wholly Mending The musical talent of the James Gang The Woo Hoo Girls for the organizational skills Our Youth Talent Contributions including CSS Guitar Group, singers and performer Ken Kjenstad, Merlin Blackwell, Crystal Wadlegger, Joanna Hurst, Alan Stel, Donna Akers, Denise Bieber, Dave Whelen and many others who gave willingly of their time and gifts! And of course…. to all those that came, saw, laughed & enjoyed!

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announced recently in Chilliwack. Lake told reporters that he was making the announcement to clear up "misinformation" that Metro Vancouver is going ahead with plans to build a WTE facility without consulting the Fraser Valley Regional District. Metro Vancouver's solid waste management plan, which includes the possibility of a WTE facility, has been approved by the ministry, but Lake said no "concrete" WTE method is on the table. Under the existing regulation, a WTE facility must reach a certain size before a full environmental assessment is triggered. "What we're announcing today is that all WTE (facilities) in the Lower Mainland or Fraser Valley, no matter what size they are, will have to go through a full and mandatory environmental assessment because of the strengthening of the regulations," Lake said. "We know that air quality is a critical issue for residents of the Fraser Valley," he added, "so we wanted to assure people that whatever proposal comes forward (at Metro Vancouver) that it will undergo the most rigourous environmental review possible in B.C.," he said. Public hearings are required under the environmental review process. "All residents of the Fraser Valley will have the ability for full input into the environmental assessment process," Lake said. "All concerns will be taken into account in that way."

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BCWF applauds historic vote on Long-Gun Registry searches of gun owners’ properties but not those SURREY, BC- The BC Wildlife Federation of suspected criminals. Gun owners are required to (BCWF) would like to thank Prime Minister testify against themselves but accused criminals are Stephen Harper for his steadfastness in honournot. In both these cases, gun owners’ Charter rights ing his promise to eliminate the long-gun registry are violated. The firearms license misdiat the recent passing of Bill C-19 at rects the police. Valuable police resourcthe Senate and signing by Governor es are wasted keeping track of peaceable General David Johnston, but there is license holders that could be used to still a long way to go for law abiding This is a signiﬁcant monitor violent criminals on probation gun owners. or parole. Millions of Canadians believe “This is a significant step forward step forward for this is wrong headed. for all Canadians, especially law abiding firearms owners,” said Rod Gary Mauser, BCWF firearms comall Canadians, Wiebe, president, BCWF. “Firearms mittee chair, said, “All too often, the especially law owners have waited more than a police use licensing requirements to decade for the repeal of the 1995 fireharass gun owners unnecessarily. For abiding ﬁrearms arms legislation (Bill C-68), which example, hunters have been stopped and owners. has criminalized normal Canadians their guns confiscated because inadwho own firearms and created a Rod Wiebe equately trained police did not know the large, expensive and ineffective law. In some jurisdictions, gun owners bureaucracy. “ who forget to renew their license are presScrapping the long-gun registry is sured into surrendering their firearms.” a good first step. However, even after The BCWF is British Columbia’s largthe long-gun registry is history, gun est and oldest conservation organization owners will still be treated as criminals because with over 40,000 members passionately committed of the way the Firearms Act (Bill C-68) defines to protecting, enhancing and promoting the wise use licensing. of the environment for the benefit of present and It appears licensed gun owners have fewer rights future generations. Visit www.bcwf.bc.ca for more than criminals. Police can conduct warrantless information.

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New bikes for Easter Winners of Safety Mart’s Easter coloring contest show off their prizes. Pictured are (l-r) Eiden Jeony, ages eight - 10, bike; Mitchell Chayer, 11 - 12, bike; Alyssa Ball, two - four, rabbit; and Evan Colborne, two - four. Missing from the photo is former Clearwater resident Rio Earle, ﬁve seven, bike. Photo submitted

‘TallWood’ buildings coming to B.C. Central Interior Logging Association B.C. is moving ahead with plans to build what is expected to be the tallest wood building in North America and possibly the world, Jobs Minister Pat Bell said recently. The proposed 10-storey Wood Innovation and Design Centre in Prince George will become a test case for creating a value-added forest products industry around tall woodbuilding construction methods that would

differ radically from the way traditional mid-rise and even high-rise buildings are constructed. Within 30 days, the province will seek qualified firms to design and construct the building out of engineered-wood beam products instead of traditional concrete and steel beams. The province has already received 34 expressions of interest. The wood building would be the tallest in B.C., “... likely North America and possibly the world,” according to Bell. But not for long.

Green expects that within five buildB.C. is moving ahead with plans to years, ings between 10 and 20 build ... tallest wood building ... storeys will be Pat Bell built in B.C. using any one of a number of laminated engineeredA new study, produced wood products. The for the Wood Enterprise study says laminated Coalition by Vancouver wood beams and slabs architect Michael Green - which can range up and several others, sugto 1.2 metres wide, 18 gests engineered wood centimetres thick and skyscrapers of up to 30 19.5 metres long - have storeys can be safely similar properties to built using new wood concrete and steel and technology.

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Diabetes is one disease which is important for the patient to understand fully. Having one-on-one instruction from a diabetes educator is an important part of reaching this goal. It has been shown that those diabetics who understand their diabetes will manage it better. People that smoke marijuana in their youth appear to be more at risk of psychoses and schizophrenia later in life. Two thousand young people that smoked marijuana at least 5 times were found to be 5 times more likely to develop psychosis during the next ten years. Food for thought. The idea that all herbal supplements are safe because they are natural is not always true. We always recommend you tell your doctor and pharmacist what herbals you take on a regular basis, because there are some herbs that can interact with some drugs like warfarin (used as an anti-clotting agent for some heart problems). Herbs like dong quai, garlic, ginkgo, ginseng and St. John’s wort are examples. Alcohol and a good night’s sleep are not compatible. If you aren’t sleeping well, look at your alcohol intake. Older women seem to be more affected with poor sleeps after alcohol than men. Try without for a while and see if your sleep improves. Take charge of your own health and your family’s health. Let our pharmacists be part of your health team.

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Food marketing workshops offered by video conferencing Each workshop runs from 9 a.m. to noon at the Community Resource Centre (224 Candle Creek Road, Clearwater, B.C.). You can sign up for all of the workshops, just one, or only Looking to sharpen your food marketing edge? The those that appeal to you. Community Resource Centre (CRC) in Clearwater is offerThe first workshop took place on Mar. 15 and the informaing Food Marketing 101, a four-part workshop series to help food producers and processors refine their marketing approach. tive session was well received by participants. You don’t need to have attended the first workshop in order to participate in the following workshops. INCOME TAX DEADLINE • Workshop #2, Wednesday, Apr. 18, 9 a.m. to noon - Explore the importance of consumer research in identifying the best way to promote and sell your product. Participants will leave with an understanding of basic consumer research techniques, and where to find funding to support it. Workshop #3, Wednesday, May 16, 9 a.m. to noon - Focus on product development and improvement, as well as analyz-

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ing pricing, promotion and placement to optimize the impact of your product in the marketplace. Workshop #4, Wednesday, June 13, 9 a.m. to noon - Assess market readiness for you and your product. Participants will learn effective strategies to move into the marketplace and expand their business. To register, please call the Community Resource Centre (CRC) in Clearwater at 250-674-3530. The workshops cost $25 each (plus HST) for a total of $28 per workshop. The North Thompson Food Action Network is sponsoring half of the cost of these workshops, which are offered elsewhere in the province at $50 plus HST. Cheques can be made out to the “Food Innovation Centre of BC”. You can drop off your cheque at the CRC or bring it on the day of the workshop(s) you are attending. The workshops are being presented by the Food Innovation Centre of BC and will be delivered to the CRC via videoconference.

Food action network launches new website Submitted In an effort to improve local food security, the North Thompson Food Action Network has created a new food security website: www.bcfoodactionnetwork.com. According to Wikipedia, food security refers to the availability of food and one’s access to it. “Community food security exists when all citizens obtain a safe, personally acceptable, nutritious diet through a sustainable food system that maximizes healthy choices, community self reliance and equal access for everyone” Bellows and Hamm, 2003. The purpose of the bcfoodactionnetwork.com website is to: • Create awareness of local foods available to the residents of the North Thompson Valley by connecting consumers with local food producers • Provide directories of local food producers, processors, retailers, restaurants, community gardens, farmer’s markets, feed and seed suppliers, nurseries,

food banks, and vendors of farm equipment • Provide resources for local food producers and processors • Teach consumers why and how to eat locally • Keep locals current with blogs, news and an events calendar • Provide health-related information through healthy recipes, health tools, and links to reliable resources through the Interior Health Authority • Provide information about gardening, fishing and hunting, and wild food • Provide helpful links, publications, and how to’s Food Security is a worldwide concern that affects all communities, large and small. Increasingly, the cost of fossil fuel is impacting the price and availability of healthy food. Added to this, climate change also will be increasingly affecting food production with the potential for major crop failures, water shortages, and significant changes in weather patterns and tempera-

ture regimes. As glaciers retreat they will be unable to sustain late summer stream flows, thus affecting irrigation of crops. Funding for the North Thompson Food Action website was provided through the Interior Health Authority and the Real Estate Foundation. An advisory committee comprised of the following representatives guides the food security initiatives undertaken by the North Thompson Food Action Network: Leslie Groulx, District of Clearwater, Clearwater; Jill Hayward, North Thompson Star/Journal; Barriere, Simone Jennings, Interior Health Authority, Kamloops; Shelly Loring, Simpcw First Nation, Chu Chua; Sharon Neufeld, Forest House, Clearwater; Virginia Smith, District of Barriere, Barriere,; and Melissa Williams, public-at-large, Blue River. We urge you to check out the website. Your input is welcome. Please submit comments, healthy recipes, food-related news, events and more to: www.bcfoodactionnetwork.com/contact.

Dust control Daniel Postma uses a power-sweeper to clean the dust off the concrete barriers next to the meridian beside Brookﬁeld Mall recently. As the snow departs, spring-cleaning of local roadways and parks is underway. Photo by Keith McNeill

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Primary students have fun making Easter crafts The Strong Start program for zero - Kindergartenaged children and their parents meets at the Vavenby Primary School on Wednesdays. April 6 was a special Easter day. First everyone colored Easter bunnies and glued them onto small paper bags. When done the children went off to different stations to play. A little later they all got together to sing action songs. After that everyone washed their hands and had snacks, which consisted of pizza, carrot sticks, crackers, and water. Story time was next. It was about the Easter bunny. Finally - for those who had found it difficult to wait - it was time to paint hard-boiled eggs. They were given a hardboiled egg and

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a zip-lock bag. There were pots of different colors and the children were told to put small amounts the food coloring into their bags then gently rub it around their egg. Each person was given three eggs to color. A game called the Bunny Game was next. The bunny bags were needed. Each

person was given a set of “carrots” with the numbers one to six on them. There was a big die that the children took turns rolling. The person who rolled it counted the dots and everyone put the carrot with the corresponding number into his bag. The last event for the day was an Easter egg hunt outside. Everyone was allowed to find five eggs. Overall everyone had a great time.

the largest number of people for the 10:30 session. The biggest age group was zero to six, plus adults. It was a beautiful day for the event. The Aveley staff hid the chocolate eggs and special Easter chocolates. Besides hunting for chocolate everyone was allowed to pet the orphan lambs and go on a hayride. Coloring contest winners The winners of the Vavenby General

Store Easter coloring contest in the following age groups are: one to two, Courtney Prince; three to five, Iyannah Toscano; six to eight, Savannah; nine to 11, Bret Notette; 12 to 14, Dakota Flegel. All winners received a free movie rental and a surprise. Firefighters attend grass fire Vavenby fire department was called out to a fire on the morning of April 9.

It was a deliberate grass fire that got away due to the wind. The family had it contained and out within an hour but felt it would be safer to call the fire department to make sure. The trucks arrived within a few minutes of being called and poured water on any hot spots still showing. The family feels thankful that Vavenby has a fire department.

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Gavin and Courtney Prince and Mom paint Easter eggs at Strong Start program in Vavenby Primary School. Photo by Robyn Rexin

Courtney Prince and Brody McColl show off their bunny bags made at Strong Start. Photo by Robyn Rexin

Easter eggs at sheep ranch There was also an Easter egg hunt at Aveley Ranch on Saturday, April 7. There were two time sessions - 10 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Approximately 85 people showed up, with

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Local volunteers operate Emergency Support Services Grant Gale Emergency Social Services (ESS) provides short-term assistance to people who are forced to leave their homes because of fire, floods, hazardous materials spills or other emergencies. This assistance includes food, lodging, clothing, emotional support and family reunification. ESS is typically available for 72 hours from the start of the incident. This provides time for evacuees to start planning for their recovery by contacting their insurance agents, families and friends, or local non-profit agencies. In B.C., local authorities (regional districts, municipalities) are responsible for planning and operating emergency responses, including ESS teams, within their jurisdictions. ESS teams provide services for individuals affected by a single house fire and emergencies affecting one to two families, or for large complex disasters or emergencies such as the 2003 wildfires. Across B.C., volunteers who provide their time and skills to help their fellow community members staff ESS teams. The leader of the ESS team is the ESS director (ESSD). One of the major tasks of the ESSD is to recruit and train volunteers. The Clearwater team operates under the co-leadership of directors Cheryl Thomas and Carol Robertson. The local program has seen a renewed vigor in recent months with several new people joining and most completing some levels of training. There are currently about 25 people involved at various levels. Over the past 10

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Here’s to all volunteers, those dedicated people who believe in all Local ESS director Cheryl Thomas mans the ESS booth during a recent CFES Wellness Day in the gym of Clearwater Secondary School. By the end of the day, approximately a dozen new volunteers indicated they were interested in helping with ESS activities. Photo submitted

years, there have been approximately 65 different people involved. Volunteers and staff of other community organizations also have important roles in providing these services. ESS works closely with the fire departments and also establishes links with other key local emergency responders

such as the RCMP and Search and Rescue. The Clearwater team operates in the area from Blackpool to (currently) Blue River. ESS teams identify facilities suitable for use as Reception Centers and Group Lodging facilities. The North Thompson Sportsplex and the TNRD Library

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National Volunteer Week and The Diamond Jubilee Medal On behalf of the Government of Canada, I would like to extend heartfelt appreciation to all volunteers. It’s the time, energy and resources volunteers invest in our community that makes this an exception place to live. As many of you know on Feb. 6, 2012 Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II marked the 60th anniversary of her accession to the Throne as Queen of Canada. To celebrate Her Majesty’s 60 years of selﬂess service and devotion to duty, Governor General David Johnston has announced the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal as a way to recognize outstanding Canadians for their contributions to their fellow citizens, to our communities and our country. To that end, as Member of Parliament I have been invited by the Governor General to become a partner in this program by nominating 30 eligible candidates to receive this national honour from our constituency. For those wishing to nominate an individual for this honour please call my ofﬁce at 250-851-4991 or email cathy. mcleod.c1@parl.g.ca and we will be pleased to forward you the nomination form. All forms must be submitted by Sep. 1, 2012, in order for an independent panel to access the nominations. The presentation of the jubilee medals will take place later this year. Cathy McLeod, MP 979 Victoria St. K Kamloops, BC V2C 2C1

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Ethal Vell and Jayne Cole paint a colorful Easter art masterpiece during the Blackpool event.

Becki McLeod and Legend Christensen blow bubbles during an Easter Children's Party and Egg Hunt held at Blackpool Hall on Sunday, April 8. A good-sized crowd of youngsters of all ages turned out for the event.

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Negotiations now complete for Clearwater Fields outlet Keith McNeill Clearwater’s Fields outlet is now officially on the list of stores being taken over by FHC Enterprises Ltd. That’s the word from Rebecca Johnston, an account executive with PR Associates in Vancouver. “FHC has concluded an agreement with HBC to take over 57 Fields stores in B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan and the Northwest Territories,” she said. The official handover will take place May 1. Under the deal, FHC Enterprises will acquire the stores’ inventories, fixtures and the Fields brand, which means the stores will continue to operate under the Fields name. “The goal is to bring in merchandise that makes sense to each community,” Johnston said. “They will be bringing in great products and a great selection. They want to ensure people are able to get what they need where they live.” Because of the change of ownership, Fields employees will need to need to apply for work with FHC

Enterprises before the changeover takes place. However, the plan is to offer jobs to as many HBC-Fields employees as possible, said Johnston. FHC Enterprises will either take over the store leases presently held by HBC or negotiate new ones. The major shareholders in FHC Enterprises are Jason MacDougall and John Radostits. MacDougall is the founder of Bargain Wholesale in Delta while Radostits is an investment banker from Edmonton. Before the end of the summer MacDougall plans to visit all the 57 stores being acquired. Hudson’s Bay Company (HBC) announced last February that it planned to close all 167 Fields stores in Canada. In mid-March the Times learned negotiations were underway for FHC to take over a number of the stores. However, until recently some were confirmed as part of the deal and others, including the Clearwater outlet, were on a list that was still being negotiated.

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Girls of all ages learn and have fun together through the local Guiding movement. Sale of Girl Guide cookies benefits the many programs and projects they undertake. A lot that is worthwhile happens at each weekly meeting for the girls. Here’s what is happening at present: • The Sparks, including Sam and Sophie, are working on the “Around the World Badge”. • Brownies like Jamie have been practicing making change to sell cookies as well as learning about caring for pets to earn the “Pet Badge.” • Guides have a contact in Japan and are writing letters to these Japanese Guides. They are also learning more about using the compass through vari-

Cuties selling Girl Guide cookies at Brookﬁeld Centre recently are (l-r) Sophia Braaten, Jamie Ball, and Sam Jensen. Girls of all branches will be selling cookies around their neighborhoods. The other part of the message is - cookies are going fast! Photo by Kay Knox ous activities and are gradually becoming proficient knitters. • Pathfinders - As well as sowing seeds so they can place plants around town as

a community service project, these older girls are learning the knots and lashing needed to make a ‘gadget’ that will make their camping experiences

more comfortable. They have also planned an Easter party for Sparks and Brownies, and will be making hot cross buns for this event.

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Baskets for seniors (L-r) Annie Whelan and Eliana Bromley present an Easter basket on behalf of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority to Omer Gregoire at Evergreen Acres last week. The baskets consisted of mostly fruit, tea, crackers and some cookies. Photo by Keith McNeill

Trans Mountain capacity to triple Kinder Morgan Energy Partners announced Thursday that it will proceed with its proposed plans to expand Trans Mountain pipeline. The company had been looking at doubling the existing capacity of 300,000 barrels per day to 600,000 bpd. However, following the receipt of strong commitments through a recent open season, the proposed expansion would increase capacity on Trans Mountain to 850,000 bpd. “We are extremely pleased with the strong commercial support that we received through the open season, which reinforces the appeal of our project and our approach,” said Ian Anderson, president of Kinder Morgan Canada. “This strong commercial support shows the market’s enthusiasm for expanding market access for Canadian crude by expanding an existing system.” “We are still early in the engagement process of the project,” Anderson said. “We share respectful, open relationships with many communities and organizations interested in our business. We are committed to an 18 to 24 month inclusive, extensive and thorough engagement on all aspects of the project with local communities along the proposed route and marine corridor, including First Nations and Aboriginal groups, environmental organizations and all other interested parties. We will

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studies. Preceding a facilities application, the company will file a commercial tolling application to review the company’s proposed commercial structure for the expansion. This filing, which is anticipated in summer 2012, will seek National Energy Board approval on how the company will charge its customers for transporting their product through the proposed expanded pipeline. According to Kinder Morgan, the 1,150-km Trans Mountain pipeline system has been safely and efficiently providing the only west coast access for Ian Anderson Canadian oil products for almost 60 years, including about 90 per cent of the gasoline supplied to the Interior and south coast of British Columbia. Kinder Morgan Energy way, where possible. Partners, L.P. is a leading • Adding new pump stations pipeline transportation and along the route. energy storage company in North • Increasing the number of America. KMP owns an interstorage tanks at existing faciliest in or operates approximately ties. 29,000 miles of pipelines and • Expanding the Westridge 180 terminals. Its pipelines transMarine Terminal. port natural gas, gasoline, crude Anderson added, “We anticipate filing a facilities application oil, CO2 and other products, and its terminals store petroleum initiating a regulatory review products and chemicals and with the National Energy Board handle such products as ethanol, in 2014. If our application is coal, petroleum coke and steel. approved, construction is curKMP is also the leading rently forecast to commence in provider of CO2 for enhanced 2016 with the proposed project oil recovery projects in North operating by 2017.” America. In addition to extensive Combined, KMI, KMP and engagement, the company will KMR constitute the largest conduct traditional land use midstream energy entity in the and environmental and socioUnited States with an enterprise economic studies, and undertake value of over $65 billion. detailed engineering and design also consider providing financial support to local communities for environmental initiatives. We have been planning for this day for many years and we are keen to start in depth engagement this summer.” The preliminary scope of the proposed project includes: • Projected capital cost of approximately $5 billion. • Twinning the existing pipeline within the existing right-of-

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Kamloops resident Jeanine Wourms takes her turn driving the family’s Chevy Volt possibly the ﬁrst in the city. Dave Eagles photo/KTW MLA for KelownaMLA for Shuswap: Mission: The Thomson Abbott drives a 2011 family shares a 2008 Toyota Camry hybrid. Subaru Impreza, though • Kevin Krueger, Thomson noted he MLA for Kamloopsmakes an effort to South Thompson: take hybrid cabs or Krueger drives two walk when he’s at the vehicles, a Chevrolet Legislature in Victoria. Impala, which he said • Ben Stewart, gets “tremendous” mileMLA for Westsideage, and a Ford pickup Kelowna: Stewart’s truck. While Krueger son recently took over has considered hybrid his diesel SmartCar, and electric vehicles, he said they don’t seem which Stewart hopes to replace with Smart’s like they would fit into new all-electric model his lifestyle, which when it becomes availincludes weekly drives able in Canada. He also down the Coquihalla owns a truck for farm Highway. work. • Steve Thomson,

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Sports Minor Hockey holds annual awards night TIMES STAFF A good-sized crowd filled the curling arena at the Sportsplex (now without ice) for Clearwater and District Minor Hockeyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual awards dinner on Thursday, April 5. Winners of the team awards were: Pre-Novice, best all-round- Kylie Blackmore, hardest worker- Erik Brock, sportsmanlike- Owen Sim; Novice, best allround- Parker Collins, hardest worker-Adam Gordon, sportsmanlike- Devin Green; Atom House, best all round- Lochlan Wilson, hardest worker- Erik Giesbrecht, sportsmanlike- Juniper Wadlegger; Atom Development, best all round- Colby Rhodes, hardest worker- Dorian McGill, sportsmanlikeJayden Kjenstad; Peewee

Rep, best all roundNathen Weninger, hardest worker- Jaxon Kjenstad, sportsmanlike- Hanna Wadlegger; Bantam Female, best all roundTori Barstow, hardest worker-Nicole Madden, sportsmanlike- Natalia Biagioni; Bantam House, best all round- Tyson Harbidge, hardest workerJames Freeman, sportsmanlike- Karter Romeo; and Midget Rep, best all round- Cody Gunn, hardest worker- Tommy Brown, sportsmanlikeBraeden Chambers and Brycen Chambers. Senior Referee Awards went to Russell Dana and Sheldon Musselman. The Junior Referee Award went to Nathen Weninger Deanna Pendergast, Darcie Sunderman and Kelvin Arndt shared coach of the Year. Volunteer of the Year was Ron Hudema.

Bike to work challenge Clearwater and District Minor Hockey president Hans Wadlegger (l) presents the Volunteer of the Year award to Ron Hudema. The presentation took place during the annual hockey awards dinner on Thursday, April 5.

Local employees challenge others to take part in Bike To Work Week (May 29 - June 3). Pictured are (l-r) Rachel Elliot, Shanli Penner, Lori Redman, Francis Benbow, Dusty MacDonald and Debby Ormondy. The business that has the most kilometers per worker over the week will win prestige, pride and bragging rights. Photo by Keith McNeill

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Persad says Paris and Barcelona are must sees Emma Persad Continued from last week – The fourth day was mostly a bus day. For lunch, we stopped off at Carcassonne, a little village built into a chateau, which was pretty cute and old fashioned. Then finally, after hours of driving, we passed the Spanish border. It was pretty exciting. But then we got to our four star hotel and that was even more exciting. All meals were buffet style, and all the food was delicious, and somewhat North American style, so, needless to say, this hotel was a perfect place to stay for our last three days. We didn’t actually stay in Barcelona, we stayed about 30 minutes outside in a city called Lloret del Mar, so every morning we took the bus in and then started our day. The fifth day, and first day in Barcelona, we went to a museum of contemporary art from the area. Then we traveled to Camp Nou or the Barcelona soccer stadium! This was one of the big highlights for me. It was huge and had the same effect as a stadium like the Roger’s Arena. I was just filled with energy and wanted to watch or play a game! After

that, we had free time for four hours downtown. Unfortunately, it was a Sunday and most stores were closed, so all the shopping we could really do was for touristy things at booths. After that, we returned to the hotel and were inspired to play a soccer game! Our second day in Barcelona consisted mostly of a tour of the city. We got off of the bus to tour main attractions, like churches and viewpoints, about every half an hour. The architecture throughout Barcelona, which was mostly designed by Antoni Gaudi, is unbelievably unique and beautiful. His best-known work is the bold but unfinished church of the Sagrada Familia, which is set to be finished in 2026. However, even with all the architecture, the best part about the day was that we were given free time at the beach during our lunch break. There were a lot of restaurants around the ocean, but my friends and I simply bought an ice cream cone at a convenience store, and spent the rest of our time relaxing in the sand under the sun! It was really nice to go somewhere so hot in February! The seventh day of the trip was our last day in Barcelona. In the morning, we

Emma Persad toured the Dali museum, which had an amazing art collection, but unfortunately, all of the sleepless nights had caught up to everyone, and no one could stay focused

during the tour! Then, after eating lunch and profiting from the cheap Spanish stores, we all got back on the bus and started our climb back up to Paris. We stopped in Millau, a halfway point, to eat dinner, and then continued to Paris during the night. We ate breakfast at a town just outside of Paris, and then were dropped off at our different train stations and sent on our way at 8 a.m. Although parting was a bit sad, most of us are going on the same European bus trip in April, so we knew we would have another bus trip together again. Therefore, we left each other without tears! Despite the lack of sleep and not-sodelicious travel food, I was able to experience Paris and Spain with 49 other amazing Rotary exchange students, which made this week one of the best of my life so far. I’ve made many more friends from around the world, and now can’t wait to go on my European bus trip at the end of April! I hope you all had a great spring break like I did and I highly encourage all of you to travel to Paris and Barcelona on your next vacation! You won’t be disappointed!

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Discover truth and certainty found in Jesus and the Bible As I write this article it is just two days after Easter. Easter, or Resurrection Sunday, is a very important day for every Christian. While here on earth Jesus made many claims, greatest of which being that He was the Son of God. He told people that their sins were forgiven; He told another man that He would be in paradise with Jesus, that very day. But then Jesus is nailed to, and dies upon, the cross. Many of the people of that day see that and are totally blown away. How could this happen? We believed that He was the One, but now He’s dead! But then came Sunday ... Resurrection Sunday. Word starts getting around town that Jesus is alive and that some of the disciples have seen Him. More and more of Jesus’ disciples and followers see Jesus until every disciple, and many followers of Jesus, see Jesus, who is alive. Jesus is alive; He has risen from the dead. In fact, the Bible records that on one occasion more than 500 people at once were witnesses

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to the disciples. This time Thomas was there. Jesus immediately turns to Thomas and says come, touch my wounds, look it really is me, I am alive. Thomas is convinced.

There are still so many “Thomas’” out there today. That is individuals who just can’t, or maybe won’t, believe. They cannot, or will not believe that the Bible is truly the Word of God, that Jesus Christ is the Messiah, the Son of God, who is the only way to God, and that they are sinners and are need of the Savior, Jesus who died for their sins. Like Thomas, this kind of people needs “proof.” But what

other proof can be offered? If we refuse to believe the Bible, if we refuse to accept the words of Jesus, which were validated by the fact that He has risen from the dead, and is alive and seated at the right hand of the Father in Heaven, what further proof can be offered? The resurrection is our irrefutable and incontrovertible evidence that the Bible is truth, and that Jesus is the Christ, the Messiah, the Savior of the

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Clearwater and Barriere septage pits to close Times Staff The Thompson-Nicola Regional District's Environmental Health Services Department recently announced that it would close the Barriere septage pits, effective May 1. "The septage pits at the Clearwater landfill also will be closed, but no definite date has been set at this point," said Don May, manager of Environmental Health Services. May said the TNRD staff would meet with those from districts of Clearwater and Barriere at the end of last week to discuss septage disposal options for the North Thompson Valley. The pits are used to dispose of sludge pumped from septic tanks. This is an important issue in the Valley because only a small percentage of homes are on a sewer system. The septage pits in both Clearwater and

Barriere are being shut down as part of landfill closures that will help pave the way for new eco-depots in the two municipalities. Once the pits at the Barriere landfill close, septage haulers from there will have to use septage-receiving facilities in Kamloops. The septage pits in Barriere need to be closed for a few reasons, May explained. Landfill attendants administer the septage pits. They will no longer be present when the landfill closes. The septage pits are located on soil resources that are needed for landfill closure. Septage pits are not sustainable in the long terms as they provide no treatment of effluent and do not meet current environmental standards. Being located above the landfill is another concern because effluent percolating into the ground may create or add to leachate generated by the landfill.

The Barriere landfill is expected to be closed sometime this fall. Work has already started on the Louis Creek EcoDepot (as well as one in Clearwater at the old Camp Two site). The TNRD hopes to have the eco-depot operational by the end of September. The closure of the Barriere septage pits is of an urgent nature because they need to be dewatered for closure operations. Once the pits are dewatered, the underlying soil will be used for cover material in the closure of the landfill. An eco-depot is a regional solid waste re-load centre that accommodates recycling and disposal needs. Built to handle larger volumes plus provide more services than transfer stations. Eco-depots provide a drop-off site for a wider range of recyclable materials such as waste paint, used motor oil, wood, yard waste, metals and household recyclables.

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May 6: Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital Auxiliary 3rd annual Afternoon Garden Party at the Blue Loon Grill at 1pm. April 22: Newly formed Rural Circle Coop is hosting a fundraiser and informational day at the Elks Hall. For more info call May 12: Household Hazardous Waste Round-up Cheryl Thomas at 250-674-3260 or Sharon Neufeld at 250- May 13: Free Dump Day at Clearwater Landﬁll 674-2538. April 23 – 30: Pitch-In Canada Week – ‘Clean Sweep’. April 27: Daffodil Day. April 28: Clearwater Arts Festival, Blackpool Hall from 11:00 am to 11:00 pm.

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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 Housekeeper: Summer Season/Blue River #407 CDAorDentalAssistantLevel1:MatLeave/Clw#0208 Campground Attendant: FT & PT/Seasonal/3 Cook: FT/Blue River #0207 positions/Clw. #406 Volunteer Firefighter 7 pos./Clw. #0205 Server: FT & PT/Seasonal/2 positions. Clw #405 Customer Service/Kitchen Helper: Seas/Clw. #0202 Front Desk Clerk: FT/Seasonal/2 positions. Clw. #404 Class 1 Driving Instructor: FT/Clw. #0201 Housekeeper: PT/Seasonal/3 positions/Clw #403 Cook/Kitchen Helper: Casual/Clearwater #0111 Cashier/General Help: PT/seasonal/2positions/ Boat Operator/Small Engine Mechanic: Seas/ Clw #402 Blue River #0108 Customer Service Rep: FT & PT/3pos Little Fort #0401 Trip Leader Raft Guide: FT Seas. Clw #1203 Excavator Operator - Site Preparation Forestry: Home Share Provider: FT/Clearwater#1006 FT/Clw #0323 GENERAL INFORMATION Shuttle Bus Driver/Naturalist/Photographer: FT/ • Free Workshops: Please call 250-674-2928 to Seas/Clw #0322 register for one or all of these free workshops Office Reception: FT/Seas/Clw #0321 • Resumes & Interviews: Go hand in hand, River Operations Manager: FT/Seas/Clw #0320 so the better prepared you are the greater the Trip Leader - Whitewater Rafting Guide: FT/Seas/ impression you will make to your future employer. Clw #0319 Please drop in and our friendly staff will assist you. Whitewater Kayaking Instructor: FT/Seas/ • Targeted Wage Subsidy (TWS): Are you Clw #0318 currently on Employment Insurance or have you Accounting Tech/Office Manager: FT/Clw #0317 been in the last 3-5 years? If you have, you may be eligible for wage subsidy. Ask us for further info. Horse Guide: Seas/Clw #0316 • Funding for Skill Enhancement: Recent or Office Assistant: Seas/Clw #0315 active EI clients with a career plan in mind Housekeeper: Seas/Clw #0314 seeking assistance through Service Canada Breakfast/Lunch Cook: Seas/Clw #0313 are required to book an appointment with one Cook: Seas/Clw #0312 of our Employment Counsellors. Chamber of Commerce Manager: PT/Clw #0311 • Self Employment: If you are interested Superintendent of Public Works: FT/Clw #0310 in Self-Employment please call our office Customer Service (outside sales): FT/Clw #0309 and book an appointment with one of our Customer Service (inside sales): FT/Clw #0308 Employment Consultants for a referral to Waitress/Waiter: 2pos/Blue River #0307 Community Futures. Next scheduled visit is Store Clerk/Cashier: 1FT/1PT pos/Blue River #0306 TBA or every 3rd Thursday of the month. Line Cooks: 2FT/1PT pos/Blue River #0305 • Blue River Itinerant: An employment Tree Planters: 4pos/Seas/Clw #0304 consultant comes to town once a month. Next visit is Apr 12. If one on one appointments Apprentice Greens Keeper & Maintenance are required please call to set up a time prior Person: Seas/Clw #0303 Horticulturist/Head Greens Keeper: Seas/Clw #0302 to the drop in. For more information drop in to 58 Young Campground Superintendent: Seas/Clw #0301 Road, Clearwater, BC or phone 250-674-2928 Registered Dental Hygienists: FT/Clw #0208 or fax 250-674-2938.

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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

Level building lots on Oriole Way, Barriere. Your choice Lot 2 or Lot 8. Featuring well maintained street, close to high school & downtown. Asking $72,900 w/complete septic system, and $59,900 without septic. Conventional built housing only. 250-587-6151. Visit our website: itec-ent.com

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Other Areas NOVA SCOTIA Rural waterfront 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

Duplex / 4 Plex For Rent: 3 dbrm Duplex, 1 car heated garage, fenced backyard, inground sprinkler. RR/DD $925/mo 672-0041

Misc. Wanted 1935-39 Chev or Pontiac 3 speed ďŹ&#x201A;oor shift trans. 250672-0183

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Used Postage Stamps Support International Scouting by donating used stamps which are sorted & sold to raise money for the International Development Fund of the International Scout & Guide Fellowship. This fund pays for training for Scouters in the third world. Drop stamps off at front counter of the Star/Journal in Barriere, or call Margaret at (250)672-9330.

Clearwater: 2 bdrm trailer, oil heat, F/S, $400/mo + DD. Call 250-674-2755

Homes for Rent Barriere: 2-3 bdrm on 1/2 acre. s/f/w/d, ns/np, $700/mo + util. Call Gary: 250-672-9642. HOUSE for rent. Clearwater-2 bdrm on an acre. Furnished with carport and shed. $900/m + Util. NS/Ref Req. Avail now. 674-0077, skoroll@telus.net.

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1705 Yellowhead Hwy, Birch Island area. 24 acres, 3 bdrm & outbuildings. Fantastic view. $409,900. Details & pic at w w w. b c h o m e s fo r s a l e . c o m Search Clearwater-ThompsonLloyd & Ev. Ph. 250-674-3391

1/2 doz retirees need the use of a kitchen & a place to put their sleeping bags over several weekends during the ďŹ shing season, annually. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Have vacuum cleaner will travel.â&#x20AC;? stevestonra@gmail.com or call Mikey collect (604) 271-6217.

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Barriere: 900sqft house on 1/2 acre, 3 bdrm, full bsmt, $175,000. Call Gary 672-9642

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SAWMILLS FROM only $3997 - Make money and save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock, ready to ship. Free Info & DVD: 1-800566-6899 Ext:400OT.

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The home improvement bug hits, and the to-do list grows. A little windfall helps with the budget. Debate continues at work. Where do you stand, Capricorn?

The jokeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on you this time, Aquarius, when a young friend turns the tables. Laugh it off and compliment them on their bravado. A deadline draws near.

Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll get only one chance, Pisces. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t blow it. Attention to detail is everything. Experimentation in the kitchen makes for exciting mealtimes.

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Wise up, Aries. All is not as it seems at home. Something is up, and the sooner you find out what it is, the sooner you can join the fun.

Money troubles come to an end with some strategic planning. A million opportunities are in store. Enjoy your time in the sun, Taurus.

You receive rave reviews for a job well done. Celebrate with a few close friends. A design plan nears completion. One final push, Gemini.

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Cars - Domestic 2008 Mazda 3. 42,000 km, 17inch wheels, sunroof. Never driven in winter. Asking $16,000. Ph. 250-674-0003. Wanted to buy small, inexpensive car for summer job at Clearwater Lake. Phone: 250-674-2327.

Recreational/Sale 1983 Vanguard camper, 9.5 ft, awning, excellent condition. $1850.00 obo 250-674-3616

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2 0 1 2 Affairs of the heart move front and center, and passion burns bright. A review of your finances confirms youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re on the up and up. Congrats, Cancer.

You can spin it anyway you want, Libra, but whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s done is done. You canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go back, so you might as well go forward and that might involve making September 23â&#x20AC;&#x201C; amends.

October 22 Waste not, want not, Leo. The need to go green becomes clear and you must get all hands on deck for the ultimate impact. A secret is revealed.

Traipsing down memory lane inspires you to make a big change. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t keep your family guessing, Virgo. Spill the beans and prepare for a joyful reaction.

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Support for an idea mounts, and you must be prepared to act, Scorpio, should the green light be given. Health woes ease for a family member with some trusted advice.

The debate at home begins. Stay on the fence for as long as you need to, Sagittarius. Rush and you could end up in a bit of a pickle.

Clearwater Times Monday, April 16, 2012

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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

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.

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

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NOTICE TO REMOVE PRIVATE LAND FROM WOODLOT LICENCE W1607 Please be advised that Kathy Karlstrom and Richard Erlam are proposing to remove 62.9 hectares of private land from Woodlot Licence W1607 located in the vicinity of Little Fort. Inquiries/comments to this proposal must be submitted to Kathy Karlstrom or Richard Erlam, at Box 44, Little Fort, BC, V0E 2C0, or email eakincreek@hotmail.com by May 1, 2012. Only written or emailed inquiries received by the above date will be responded to. Information about this proposal can be obtained by contacting Kathy Karlstrom or Richard Erlam at the above addresses.

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The magic of Rick Hansen Part 1 – The past

I first knew Rick Hansen as a Grade 10 student in one of my classes in Williams Lake. He and a pal misbehaved and earned themselves the inevitable “see me )` 2H` 2UV_ after school for a detention.” Knowing they deserved it, they showed up on time, abject and apologetic, but begging for release. “Please, Mrs. Knox, we’ll miss our volleyball game (or maybe it was basketball) if we have to stay in. We’ll be good for the rest of our lives if you let us off!” I looked up at the two tall young men standing in front of me and melted. Rick already had that irresistible something - it did not emerge as a result of his accident just a few months later. Along with his childhood buddy Don Alder, also one of ‘my kids,’ Rick was hitchhiking back from a fishing trip when the pickup they were in hit a tree. Don was fine; Rick was not with permanent damage to his spinal cord. The Phys. Ed. teacher at the school kept us posted on Rick’s progress at the G.F. Strong Rehabilitation Centre. During his recovery, Rick became friends with another remarkable young man - Terry Fox. I was still at the school when Rick returned, completed Grade 12 and graduated. Although our paths did not cross, I followed his progress. This included, amazingly, being the first student with a physical disability to graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in Phys. Ed. at UBC. At that time, Williams Lake in particular, and the Cariboo-Chilcotin in general, knew of Rick’s struggles and achievements. The world found out when Rick embarked on his “Man in Motion” tour, inspired by the efforts of Terry Fox. For 26 months, Rick wheeled through 34 countries, Don Alder and others with him. Part of this support team was Amanda: his physiotherapist first, then fiancée and now his wife of many years. We were living in Kaslo when this tour, raising money for, and awareness of, spinal cord research came through southern BC. John’s mother and I went to the Balfour ferry terminal planning to see him as he wheeled off. Fortunately, expecting large crowds, we went early enough to walk onto the ferry when it was on its way over to pick him up, along with the usual array of vehicles and passengers. On the “Anscomb” admirers, including my mother-in-law and me, surrounded him. To my delight he remembered me, calling me by name, and asking what I was doing now. “You remember Don,” he added gesturing to the young man behind me whom I had not noticed before this. “And here’s Amanda.” This time he reached his hand round to the tall girl behind him. I was too flustered to tell him how happy we were for them - and she knew Rick needed the remaining half hour of this ferry ride to rest and relax in the RV. When we landed, he ‘scooted’ off the ferry, up the incline past waving, cheering crowds, and was gone. That was a quarter of a century ago. This year the 25th Anniversary Relay celebrates his remarkable achievements since then. About 7,000 participants, many in wheelchairs, are carrying a silver medal across Canada along his original route. It left Cape Spear, Newfoundland on Aug. 24, 2011, and will arrive in Vancouver on May 22 for Homecoming Celebrations.

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Catherine "Diane" Smith March 7, 1945 – April 8, 2012 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Diane Smith. Diane passed away peacefully with family by her side at Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice House in Kamloops, BC. Diane was predeceased by her father Charles Bond, stepfather Ken Rutsatz, mother Margaret Rutsatz, brother Wayne Strobbe, and brother Tom Bond. Diane leaves behind her loving husband of 41 years Maurice (Moe), son Wesley McCorquodale, daughter Charlotte McCorquodale, son Clifford (Jennifer) Smith, grandsons Drew McCorquodale, Keegan Smith and Mason Smith, stepmother Betty Bond,

brother Neil Bond, sister Carol Robertson, brother Bill Bond, sister Gail Martin, brother Doug Rutsatz and brother Gordon Rutsatz and numerous nieces and nephews. Diane was born in Kamloops B.C. She spent her early childhood years in Princeton and Penticton before moving with her family, to the Clearwater area. Diane has resided in Birch Island until her passing. A special thank

you is extended to the wonderful doctors and nursing staff of Emergency, 3West, ICU, Stepdown, 6South and 6North, and to the very caring and supportive staff at the Kamloops Hospice House. A service will be planned for a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in Diane’s memory may be directed to the Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital Auxiliary (Clearwater Unit), or to Kamloops Hospice Association (72 Whiteshield Crescent South, Kamloops BC, V2E 2S9). Condolences may be expressed at www. schoenings.com Cremation arrangements entrusted to Schoening Funeral Service, 250.374.1454.

Grassfire nearly destroys home Clearwater fire captains Wayne Wysoski (l) and Mike Chambers check for hot spots after a grass fire got away and burned some of the siding on a home near Scott Road. The blaze occurred about two weeks ago. Members of the fire department ask local residents to be careful when burning grass. Points to remember include always make sure you don’t burn more than you can handle, have water on hand, watch the winds, never turn your back on the fire, and never assume that it’s out (always double check). If your fire gets away and damages someone else’s property, you will be liable for costs. See fire department website for more information. Photo courtesy of Clearwater Volunteer Fire Department

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MEALS made EASY Downtown Barriere

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

MEAT MARINATING • VALUE PACK • 7.91 KG

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SV • 160-230G

OUTSIDE ROUND STEAK .............$3.59/LB

NATURE VALLEY BARS..............5/$10.00

VALUE PACK • 9.90 KG

NESTLE • 30X500ML • + DEPOSIT

BEEF HIP MINUTE STEAK ............$4.49/LB CENTRE CUT • FAST FRY • BONE IN • VALUE PK • 7.91 KG

FIVE ALIVE OR NESTEA • SV • 1L • + DEPOSIT

FRESH WHOLE CUT UP • 5.49 KG

KELLOGG’S CEREALS ...................3/$9.99 PACIFIC • OR ALPHA • SV • 370ML

EVAPORATED MILK.....................2/$4.00

SV • 10X200ML • + DEPOSIT

SV • 111-167G

KNORR SIDEKICKS .......................4/$6.00

BETTY CROCKER • SV • 158-255G

CHOOSE-A-SIZE OR FULL SHEET • 6 ROLL

SPONGE TOWELS ULTRA ......... $7.98/EA

FRESH • VALUE PK • 6.57 KG

HAMBURGER OR TUNA HELPER ..............................3/$6.00

PORK SIDE RIBS ..........................$2.98/LB

OR MICROWAVE MINIS • SV • 212-425G

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

FRESH WHOLE • 5.03 KG

CHEF BOYARDEE PASTA .........10/$10.00

FRYING CHICKEN ........................$2.28/LB

WESTERN FAMILY • SV • 680ML

OVEN ROAST...............................$2.48/LB

NAVEL ORANGES ...................... $5.88/EA RED SEEDLESS GRAPES ............. $1.98/LB CALIFORNIA GROWN #1 • 1.5 KG

REG OR ULTRA • DOUBLE 15 ROLL

OUTSIDE ROUND • 5.47 KG

CORN ON THE COB ..................... 6/$2.88

CHILEAN GROWN #1 • 4.37 KG

MINUTE MAID JUICE....................2/$3.00 MINUTE MAIDE, FIVE ALIVE OR NESTEA...................................2/$8.00

FRYING CHICKEN ........................$2.49/LB

FLORIDA GROWN #1 • PEACHES & CREAM

CALIFORNIA GROWN • 10LB CONSUMER PK

PURE LIFE WATER .....................$5.98/EA

PORK LOIN CHOPS .....................$3.59/LB

CORN FLAKES, RAISIN BRAN, JUST RIGHT, FIBRE PLUS OR MUSLIX • SV • 310-680G

PUREX BATHROOM TISSUE ..... $7.98/EA

CELERY STALKS............................$.68/LB CALIFORNIA GROWN #1 • CELLO WRAPPED

PASTA SAUCE ..............................4/$7.00

ICEBERG LETTUCE ....................... $.98/EA

PUREX • SV • 33-40 USE

SV • 1.41L

PINE-SOL CLEANER ................... $4.98/EA OR POCKET PACK • SV • 75-184 TISSUES OR 8PK

OLD DUTCH • SV • 220 OR 425G

RIP-L DIP OR POTATO CHIPS....4/$10.00

KLEENEX FACIAL TISSUE .............2/$6.00 SV • 368-380G

SV • 550G

CHRISTIE COOKIES ....................$4.98/EA CREAM OF MUSHROOM, TOMATO, VEGGIE, OR CHICKEN NOODLE • 284ML

DELI LIME & HERB CHICKEN ......... $1.48/100G

FRISKIES CAT FOOD................ 10/$10.00 KELLOGG’S • FROZEN • SV • 280-310G

CAMPLBELL’S SOUPS ..................4/$3.00

EGGO WAFFLES OR PANCAKES .......................... 4/$10.00

WESTERN FAMILY • SV • 475ML

MINUTE MAID • FROZEN • SV • 285ML

SALAD DRESSING ..........................2/$4.00

ORANGE JUICE .............................3/$6.00

REG. OR LIGHT • 445ML

PILLSBURY • FROZEN • SV • 30-400G

HELLMANN’S MAYONNAISE .....$3.48/EA

PIZZA MINIS OR POPS ................2/$6.00

SV • 2.5KG

FROZEN • SV • 801-927G

ROBIN HOOD FLOUR .................$4.98/EA

DELISSIO PIZZA ........................ $6.98/EA

EMMENTHAL CHEESE ........... $2.78/100G

Downtown Barriere 250-672-9929 WINTER HOURS 9am - 6pm Sale in effect from April 15 - 21, 2012 SV - Select Varieties

BAKERY NAAN BREAD .............................. $3.18/PK CHEESE & GARLIC TWIST BREAD ..............................$3.98/EA