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Clearwater to seek funding for Dutch Lake sewer system Keith McNeill A municipal sewer could soon serve residences and businesses around Dutch Lake. This is significant because there has been some concern that the septic tanks presently servicing the area might adversely affect the water quality of the lake as well as the two wells used by the municipality. Clearwater council voted last Tuesday to direct staff to apply for a federal grant of up to $2.7 million to pay for the project. The decision was based on a report on extending the municipal sewer system recently received from TRUE Consulting. The extended sewer would serve from Wells Gray Inn west along Old North Thompson Highway and then up Dutch Lake Road and Riverview Crescent. The TRUE report did not include Harby Road in the southeast corner

of the lake but the motion by council does. The extension system would largely be gravity-based, with a collection point at the low point near Dutch Lake Beach. From there the waste would be pumped over the hill to the existing sewage lagoons on the Flats. The extension would be designed to accommodate the equivalent of 200 residential units (equivalent population of 500). Upgrades done to the sewage lagoons over the past few years have brought their capacity up to enough to service about 400 homes, which is 200 homes over and above the existing 170 existing serviced lots. The sewer line running along Old North Thompson Highway would be sized large enough to accept not just the waste from around Dutch Lake, but also from across the river near Brookfield Mall and possibly, in the long term future, the Sunshine Valley area.

Seeking skier’s paradise Jakob Schuchmacher, a visitor from Germany, carries skis as he gets ready to take part in a threeday visit to the mountains near Blue River during the Easter weekend. For more about the story, see page A14 inside. Photo by Keith McNeill

Map shows outline of proposed sewage collection area near Dutch Lake. Town council has asked that the area around Harby Place near the southeast corner of the lake also be studied.

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By Tom Fletcher, Black Press VICTORIA - Beetle-killed pine trees across the B.C. Interior will start to become uneconomical to log in the next two to five years, resulting a steep drop in timber supply and employment, according to a technical report prepared for the forests ministry. Cariboo North MLA Bob Simpson found a confidential draft version of the report that was mistakenly made public

... we have one and a half years of commercial timber left .... Bob Simpson Salvage logging in the Baker Creek watershed west of Quesnel, where 80 per cent of the trees were removed. Forest Practices Board photo

on the ministry’s website. It estimates that without opening up protected areas and harvesting lower-volume stands, as many as half of the forest industry jobs in the Cariboo and northern region will disappear. The draft report reviews the sharp increase in the annual allowable cut in the affected region, and the “drastic” decline that would occur without changes. The Lakes timber supply area around Burns Lake would see a 67 per cent drop, and the Quesnel area would see its allowable cut reduced by 51 per cent. The beetle impact is less in the Prince George and

Williams Lake areas, which would drop 32 per cent without changing rules. In the legislature Tuesday, Simpson called on the government to announce what changes it will make to ease the impact of the timber supply loss. “In those technical appraisals it points out that in my area, in Quesnel, we have one and a half years of commercial timber left, and we may see 1,600 jobs lost if mitigation measures are not taken,” Simpson said. “But those mitigation measures are highly controversial and will completely change the face of forestry in this province,

and yet the same report isn’t sure if this government wants to consult.” Jobs, Tourism and Innovation Minister Pat Bell said there will be consultation, and work is continuing to determine whether the Babine Forest Products mill can be rebuilt and supplied following an explosion and fire that destroyed it in January. The report discusses options including the relaxing of cutting restrictions on view corridors and old growth areas, as well as shifting available timber supply from the Prince George and Williams Lake areas to the Quesnel and Burns Lake area.

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Farmers’ markets set to open Margaret Houben

Times wins again (L-r) Clearwater Times ofďŹ ce manager Yevonne Cline, editor Keith McNeill and publisher Al Kirkwood are congratulated by Black Press BC Interior North president Lorie Williston for taking second place for general excellence in their circulation class in BC and Yukon Community Newspaper Association’s Ma Murray awards. The awards were handed out during a gala held in Richmond on Saturday, April 14. The Times has been a topthree ďŹ nalist for general excellence nine times with BCYCNA during the 14 years Black Press has owned the newspaper, and took ďŹ rst place in 2006 and 2010. Last year the Canadian Community Newspaper Association awarded the Times ďŹ rst place for best all round newspaper and ďŹ rst place for best editorial page in its circulation class. This year the CCNA gave the newspaper a Blue Ribbon honorable mention. Clearwater Times photo

Several different farmers’ markets are active during the summer in the North Thompson Valley. Farmers’ markets are a perfect opportunity to bring local, sustainable food to your family’s dinner table and certainly are the place to shop if you are trying to stick with a 100mile diet. The one in Barriere is open from the first Thursday in May (May 3) to the last Thursday in October every year. Hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The location is on the grounds of the Sam’s Pizza & Rib House restaurant (formerly Barr K. Treats) at 4307 Yellowhead S Hwy 5. The Barriere Farmers’ Market carries homemade good-

Forest strategy builds on employment Times Staff British Columbia’s forest sector strategy, “Our Natural Advantage: Forest Sector Strategy for British Columbia,� was released April 12. The strategy,

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part of the BC Jobs Plan, will build on and grow six priorities planted by the Working Roundtable on Forestry to support a more vibrant sector that supports employment in every part of the province. “Our forests and timber resources provide a valuable natural advantage to increase the momentum behind Canada Starts Here: The B.C. Jobs Plan,� said Steve

Thomson, Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations. “This new forest sector strategy also builds on the Working Roundtable on Forestry and will enable job creation, open new markets, and prepare us for the opportunities of tomorrow.� Encouraging markets in Asia to make B.C. forest products their first choice in building materials will increase demand for lumber and strengthen the forest sector. The strategy will also enhance B.C.’s forestry advantage with actions that support the woodfirst commitment, growing trees, carbon storage, a competitive operating climate, innovation, diversification, rural economies, and First Nations’ participation.The strategy

calls for new applications and expanded use of wood construction in non-residential and mid-rise buildings. Ongoing investment in reforestation, silviculture activities, and forest carbon projects will result in fast-growing forests to address timber supply challenges created by the mountain pine beetle infestation. B.C.’s forest sector will continue to transform and innovate to meet the need for green energy and help build the bio-economy. The forest sector strategy also involves continued opportunities for community forest agreements, the woodlot program and helping First Nations move forward as partners in forestry. Learn more at www.for.gov.bc.ca/ mof/forestsectorstrategy/.

For the Record Times Staff The caption under a photo in our April 16 issue (Grassfire nearly destroys home) incorrectly located a fire as being near Scott Road. In fact, it was Scott Drive. We apologize for the error. According to Bart Chenuz, roads area manager, Scott Drive was established in 1973. The only nearby Scott Road is in Kamloops.

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ies; homegrown fruits and veggies; beef, pork and lamb from 4 Bar S Ranch; free range eggs from Watersmeet Farm; as well as cedar garden furniture and paintings by local artists. To book a spot, contact Donna Brown at 250-672-5159 or email jerdonbrown1@gmail. com. In Clearwater, the market is located on the grounds of Interior Whitewater Expedition, across from the local shopping centre, 73 West

Old North Thompson Hwy. It is also open from the beginning of May to the end of October, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon on Saturdays. It carries crafts; chocolates; plants; flowers; herbs; baking; seasonal fruits and lots of vegetables; as well as the work of many different artists. As many as 26 vendors can be there each Saturday, and more are welcome. To book a spot contact Anne Baker at 250-674-3444 or email schoolcreekfarm@gmail.com.

Then there is the farmer’s market up at Sun Peaks. It takes place on Sundays from June through September, from 12 noon to 4 p.m. at the Sun Peaks Village Square. Local farmers, ranchers and artisans will be there selling fruits, veggies, local meats, seafood, art, crafts, beauty products, and more. To book a spot contact the Sun Peaks Farmer’s Market manager at 250-578-5386 or email tspevents@ sunpeaksresort.com.

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>OH[€Z /HWWLUPUN Age Friendly Survey Make sure to fill out the Seniors Needs Assessment survey that is on the District website and in the District Newsletter that was mailed out to all households. Your participation is appreciated as it important to understand the needs of seniors in our community. Anyone who is a senior now or will be a senior in the future can fill out this survey. You can drop off your completed survey at the District of Clearwater, Safety Mart Foods, Wells Gray Home Hardware, Yellowhead Community Services, Evergreen Acres, and the Clearwater Library. Water Conservation As a growing community it important to conserve water now, to ensure the water systems can adapt to future development. ! " Water restrictions will be in effect on May 15th. Remember odd numbered houses water on odd numbered days and even numbered houses water on even numbered days. Household Hazardous Waste Round Up Saturday May 12th, 2012 is FREE Disposal Day of Hazardous Household Waste from 9:00am to 4:00pm at the Rotary Sports Park. This is the perfect opportunity to clean up your property of any hazardous waste. Accepted items include: Antifreeze, mercury and mercury containing items, oil, oil filter & plastic container, cleaners, compact fluorescent light bulbs and tubes, expired fire extinguishers and more. Unwanted Electronic Waste will also be accepted for recycling including: # Computer Peripherals, Fax machines, Non-celluar phones and answering machines, video systems. For a complete list of unwanted electronics that can be recycled, visit return-it.ca/electronics/acceptable. FREE Dump Day May 13th, 2012 is FREE Dump Day at the Clearwater landfill. On Free Dump Day residents may bring in up to $20 worth of waste for free. Regular tipping fees apply to waste over the $20 limit. This event is for residential customers only, regular tipping fees apply to commercial, business and municipal loads. Bike to Work Week Bike to Work # ncourage more people in all BC communities to commute by bicycle through Bike to Work initiatives. If you are interested in running Bike to Work week in Clearwater, please contact Shelley Sim @250.674.3286. For more information on Bike to Work week visit www.biketowork.ca Upcoming Events April 28 Clearwater Arts Festival April 28 Rotary Club Annual Flea Market May 6th Hospital Auxiliary Garden Party Fundraiser May 1-7, 2012 - Youth Week May 12th Household Hazardous Waste Round up May13th, 2012 -/! " Upcoming Meetings of Council May 1st, 2012 Parks and Recreation Committee meeting 5:00pm May 1st, 2012 Regular Council meeting 7:00pm May 15th, 2012 Economic Development Committee meeting 5:00pm May 15th, 2012 Regular Council meeting 7:00pm

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Opinion

“ To be without some of the things you want is an indispensable part of happiness.” - Bertrand Russell, philosopher editorial by keith mcNeill

Extending sewer system positive move

Letters

The quality of mercy Editor, The Times:

As my act of atonement; I forgive my coffee buddies for their wrong headed political thinking; I forgive Steven Harper for his non democratic tendencies; I forgive Christy Clark for her Gordon Campbell imitation; I forgive the traffic circle opponents for their lack of vision; I forgive my favorite pastor for forgiving me and finally I forgive myself for forgiving all of you.

Wes Morden Blackpool B.C.

Thanks sent out to NT communities Editor, The Times: We want to thank everyone who has been kind, understanding and generous during this

most difficult time for us, after the loss of our home. Special thanks go to the volunteer fire

BC Press Council The Times is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the BC Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be

sent to BC Press Council, 210 Selby St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 2R2 For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org

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department who did all in their power to save our home, to the local Lions Club for providing us with emergency aid, to all of you who took part in the pancake breakfast given for our benefit, and to the Church of St. Paul. We are deeply grateful to live in Barriere, where we feel the support that only those in a small community can provide. In this case, that community stretches from Blue River to Kamloops. Thank you all,

Jack and Lynette Wood Barriere, B.C.

Town council has decided to go ahead with extending Clearwater's sewer system to the area around Dutch Lake. This is a very good decision, and it reinforces the value to the community of incorporation as a municipality. Dutch Lake has been described as the jewel in Clearwater's crown. Few other communities are lucky enough to have such a beautiful body of water right in the center of town. The lake is worth preserving. However, it has no creeks going into it or out of it, meaning there is limited turnover of water. Add to that a growing number of residences with aging septic tanks around the lake and the danger to the lake's water quality should be clear. Talk about doing something about the situation has persisted for years. Without municipal status, however, little could be done. The cost of extending the sewer system to the area around Dutch Lake would have been prohibitively expensive without grants from senior levels of government - and improvement districts are not eligible for such grants. It is important to remember that our taxpayer dollars provide those grants. By delaying incorpo-

ration for so many years, those opposed in effect gave away the grants Clearwater would have received to other municipalities. Now we are incorporated and, with the help from senior levels of government, we have upgraded our sewer treatment system. Now we are looking to extend our sewer collection system to a high priority area. The proposed Dutch Lake sewer extension also highlights the lack of planning that went on during the days of the Clearwater Improvement District. The sewage lift station for the proposed extension would be located on the low point along Old North Thompson Highway next to Dutch Lake Beach - in other words, next to Clearwater's major well (the municipality actually draws most of its water from its gravity-fed watershed behind the ski hill but needs its two wells for backup). While no doubt it is possible to locate a sewage lift station safely next to a well, it certainly is not an ideal situation. Yes, there are some growing pains with the new municipality. For example, we are spending a good deal more for staff and council than we did under the old Clearwater Improvement District. While there is room for improvement, we also have to look at the value for dollar we are getting.

Pension cuts hit seniors hard Editor, The Times:

Are you prepared to give up $13,000 during your golden years? MP Cathy McLeod and Prime Minister Stephen Harper think you are. That's what the average Canadian will have to give up thanks to the federal budget introduced by the Conservative Party the week before last. The budget cuts retirement benefits by raising the age of eligibility for Old Age Security and the Guaranteed Income Supplement from 65 to 67 years, forcing Canadians to postpone their retirement for two years. For lowincome seniors it's even worse.

They stand to lose up to $30,000, which could hike seniors' poverty by up third. It's a massive hit to the least well off. It's mean-spirited and it's wrong. The Conservatives offered zero financial analysis to justify the cut because there is none. The OECD, the Parliamentary Budget Officer and other leading experts have all confirmed that Canada does not face a pension crisis. The Conservatives are also using the budget to make deep ideological cuts. They are cutting $90 million dollars from Environment Canada, further gut-

ting protection for the environment when we should be strengthening it. They are cutting $166 million from Aboriginal Affairs, reducing funding for the fastest growing and most impoverished group in the country. How skewed are these priorities? Take a look at what the government is not cutting: polls, advertising, bigger jails and stealth fighters. Canadians should be asking Stephen Harper and Cathy McLeod how they can justify such a small-minded Canada.

Bob Rae, Leader Liberal Party of Canada

Leaked report: No vote for Thomson Editor, The Times: Recently I listened to the B.C. minister responsible for forests, Steve Thomson, respond to questions about a leaked confidential draft report on the sustainability of our forest industry. The report predicts thousands

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of job losses because of the pine beetle infestation and suggests various reactionary policy options. While I listened to Thomson defend the Liberal government’s handling of the decadeold pine beetle problem,

one image kept popping into my mind: an unprepared student trying to convince his teacher a dog ate his homework. Why did the B.C. government want the report to remain hidden? The answer is simple; Premier Clark’s Liberals

can’t see the deforestation for the sleaze. When Thomson was asked if he was going to run in the 2013 provincial election, he said yes. I wish him luck. He’ll need it.

Lloyd Atkins Vernon, B.C.

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Question of the Week

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Do you think District of Clearwater should have a bylaw to control stray dogs?

Steve Penne: No, I do a lot of walking and I never see stray dogs

Michelle Rushton:

Marlinda Peacock:

No, I don't see where it's a real problem. It's not a big city where there are pit bulls everywhere.

I love dogs, even if they come into my yard. I believe in free will for everyone and everything, including dogs.

Alex Macgregor:

Bill Waterhouse:

Yes, because people could get bit, lawns get soiled, dogs get injured by vehicles ... numerous other reasons.

Possibly something could be arranged. Sometimes it's an issue.

Heart and Stroke campaign exceeds 2011 totals Editor, The Times:

Where did the time go? The month of February was Heart and Stroke month but better late than never to mention those who helped out. Thank you to all the canvassers, donators and those that helped recruit. We are always looking for volunteers. We still need volunteers for Wyndhaven, Fawn, Grizzly Heights, Flats, Vavenby, and parts of Blackpool. Jeff and Bonnie Ruttan gener-

ously let us hold our meetings at the Wells Gray Inn. The wonderful owners and friendly staff at Safety Mart worked around us and made sure our volunteers were looked after. The great owners and staff at Home Hardware and Pharmasave joined in our Paper Hearts promotion this year. The Times helped our campaign through promotion and coverage before, during and after the month of February - Heart and

Stroke month. With all your help we managed to beat last year's total! This year we raised $3.696.74, which is $88.50 more than in 2011. Just think, if we had a few more volunteers next year, how many more lives could we save. Also, a reminder that local residents can make donations year round to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of B.C. & Yukon. Visit our website to donate or to browse for infor-

mation at www.heartandstroke. bc.ca. You can contact me, Wendy Grimm, at 250-674-6806 to request an In Memoriam donation. Two last notes that might save a life today Signs of a heart attack: One or more of • Chest pain or discomfort • Pain in arm, neck, jaw, or back • Sweating • Nausea

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• Difficult breathing Signs of a stroke are one or more

SUDDEN • Weakness, numbness • Trouble speaking • Vision problems • Severe Headache • Dizziness Call 911or your medical emergency number right away. Thank you all. Stay heart healthy.

Wendy Grimm Heart and Stroke coordinator

Storm brewing amidst economic and environmental issues Editor, The Times:

When you are playing with four aces you have a great reluctance to change the game. This was the essence of a sign at Occupy Davos. Yes! There was an Occupy movement at this most prestigious of economic forums. By all reports it was a very civilized affair. The mayor of Davos lent the protesters a parking lot on which they built several igloos and yurts

from which they would denounce the world economic forum as 'illegitimate.' No riot cops, pepper spray or any of the other things that dogged the Occupy movement elsewhere. Unlike a meeting of say the Bilderbergers (yes they do exist), which is based on, "... we own a good part of the world and when nobody's looking we are going to grab the rest," the world economic

forum was meant to be the property of the rich and powerful. It was, as founder Klaus Schwab envisioned, a meeting of the minds, a broad spectrum of economic, environmental, and other issues concerning the planet's health and wellbeing. That economic issues have predominated is that version of the golden rule: those who have the gold call the shots. At Davos there was

much talk about 'rebuilding capitalism from scratch' but, as even those advocating such drastic action admitted, there wasn't much chance of that happening. All through history we've had examples of empires and great powers collapsing because of a failure to reform at the right time. Twenty-some years ago we saw the fall of the Berlin Wall. Yes,

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yes, I know communism didn't work. However can anyone explain how this weird concoction of financial rules that not even the persons who dreamt them up can explain is working? Well, one way you can make it work is the Harper-Flaherty version - rob the poor to pay the rich. However, as the events

in Greece, Spain and Italy are proving - how many times can one follow the IMF and the World Bank? How many cuts can people accept before everything explodes? A perfect storm is brewing. It won't do to just shut the windows on the ship's wheelhouse.

Dennis Peacock Clearwater, B.C.

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Take a moment to remember lost lives Editor, The Times:

On average, almost three workers are killed every working day in Canada. File photo

pational illnesses. This day is also intended to show Canadians’ concern for occupational health The numbers are staggering. In 2010, more and safety. April 28 was chosen for this obserthan 1,014 people died in Canada as a result of vance, since the first comprehensive Workers’ work-related accidents or illnesses; an increase Compensation Act was passed in the province of from 939 the previous year. Ontario. The Day of Mourning has since spread to This means that, on average, almost three about 80 countries around the world and has been workers are killed every working day. Close to 350,000 others were injured seriously to the extent adopted by the AFL-CIO and the International Confederation of Free Trade. that it prevented them from reporting to work for The Canadian flag on Parliament Hill will fly at least one day. It is estimated that nearly one at half-mast. Workers will light candles, don ribmillion work-related injuries and illnesses are bons and black armbands and observe moments reported each year in Canada. of silence. Businesses are asked to participate In the 18 year period from 1993 to 2010, by declaring April 28 a Day of Mourning and to 16,143 people lost their lives due to work-related strive to prevent workplace deaths, illnesses and causes (an average of 897 deaths per year). Work-related accidents are very expensive. The injuries. Since the first National Day of Mourning, there total of compensation paid to work accident vichave been many improvements made to occupatims or their families and of other economic costs tional health and safety legislation. However, the of work-related injuries each year is estimated at statistics show that there is more work to be done. more than $12 billion. These figures do not take The Government of Canada is committed to into account the pain and suffering of the victims continually improving the work environment of and their families, which are incalculable. Canadians, and responding to the ever changing The National Day of Mourning focuses our needs of Canadian workers. attention on these tragic statistics and reminds us Federal-Provincial-Territorial Ministers responthat there is more work to be done in the area of sible for Labour have pledged to work together workplace health and safety. ltd. towards fostering safe and healthy workplaces. The National Day of Mourning is an annual day of remembrance for workers who have been killed or injured on the job in Canada. The aim of this day is to publicly renew the commitment to fight for the safety of the living, as well as mourn for those workers who have died. On Dec. 28, 1990, Honour those who have lost their lives... the government passed Work Safely the Workers Mourning Day Act, which established an official day Corner of Hwy 5 & Park Drive observed every year to Clearwater BC • Ph 674-2945 commemorate workers injured on the job, www.oldcaboose.com • email: info@oldcaboose.com killed, disabled, or fax: 250-674-0018 who suffer from occu-

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I’d like to share with you a personal story about my first time when I was at a Day of Mourning ceremony. It was April 28, 2000, and I worked at Weyerhaeuser in Vavenby. We were told the story of a man named Corney Neufeld who took the finished loads of lumber away from the planer and put them out in the lumberyard. A requirement of the job was to put 4x4 blocks on top of the loads so as to double stack the loads in the yard. It was wintertime and Corney had just grabbed a load from the planer and had to put the blocks up on the previous load. His 944 forklift still had a sling of lumber on its forks, which were elevated off the ground. Due to the icy conditions his forklift slid and pinned him. It was sometime later when he was found crushed to death.

He was one year from retirement. I also operate a forklift and do a very similar job. I swear that every time I do my job I remember Corney Neufeld and I make sure that my load is touching the ground with my e-brake on. I did not know Corney ... but his tragic death has taught me a lesson I will not forget. April 28 is the Day of Mourning. I want to encourage

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YEARS AGO: Wells Gray Park administrator C.W. Shook said over 20,000 visitors made use of the park’s facilities during 1966, an increase of 1,300 over the year before. B.C. visitors accounted for 60 per cent of the number. Those from outside Canada and the United States accounted for under half a percent. Blue River RCMP investigated a skeleton found in the old Lempriere School. The bones turned out to be the remains of a deer carcass someone had apparently stored in the attic many years earlier. Located some 25 miles north of Blue River on the CN mainline, the school had been built in 1941 and abandoned around 1945.

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YEARS AGO: Construction of a $450,000 10-bed hospital was underway in Clearwater. Pre-built sections were to be

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moved in the following week, reported John Harwood, retiring chairman of the Wells Gray Hospital Society. Harwood admitted the hospital was totally inadequate, but it was a start. Bussing students daily from Blue River to Clearwater, as opposed to using the dormitory had not affected students’ work, reported SD 26 secretary-treasurer Chris Laithwaite.

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YEARS AGO: The environmental group SPEC asked for a public investigation into a proposal to build a uranium mine near Birch Island.

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YEARS AGO: Fourteen young ladies were to compete in the annual May Queen Pageant. MP Nelson Riis and MLA Claude Richmond were among the dignitaries expected for the May

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BACK IN TIME Day parade, said organizer Jack Fehr.

YEARS AGO: The proposed Teaching Profession Act was “... very clearly aimed to break up the B.C. Teachers’ Federation,” according to past federation president Larry Kuehn. He made the statement at a meeting of the federation’s North Thompson local. NTTA president John Harwood said teachers didn’t really want a confrontation with government, but felt they were being forced into it.

ated a petition against government proposals that would reduce the weight their trucks could carry by up to 4,000 kg, and cost the truckers $1,600 per month in gross income, said spokesman John Downey. School District 26 staffing was to be cut by just 1/10th of a fulltime teacher, despite a predicted $350,000 decrease in funding from the province. “We spent a lot of time working at it to make sure our children aren’t going to suffer,” commented school board chairwoman Hazel Wadlegger.

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YEARS AGO: Local logging truck operators initi-

YEARS AGO: Some $60 million had flowed from

North Thompson forest companies to Forest Renewal B.C. over the previous three years, said Michael Hay. Only about $3 to $4 million had returned to fund projects in the Valley. Hay was a Slocan forester and acting chairman of the North Thompson Forest Community Advisory Committee.

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YEARS AGO: Frank Ritcey pointed out that only four of nine SD 73 trustees were present at a meeting held in Clearwater to get public input on the district’s budget. “I’d like you to take back to the other board members, that when we’re discussing things this important, they

should show up,” he said. An unprecedented $10 million shortfall in the districts $110 million budget threatened over 100 jobs, and proposed possible school closures. The valley was saddened by the loss of three residents: Vavenby resident Micky Taylor; Raft River pioneer Isabel (Moss) MacLennan and Clearwater resident Wayne Strobbe, “The nicest guy in B.C.”

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YEARS AGO: Seedy Saturday exceeded all expectations, with over 500 people filing through the Elks Hall. Clearwater Farmers’ Market and North Thompson Food Coalition jointly sponsored the event. Wells Gray Community Forest Corporation presented a 38-page draft Forest Stewardship Plan at an open house in order to obtain and address public feedback before

the plan went to the Ministry of Forests’ Headwaters Forest District for review.

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YEAR AGO: Town council decided that taxes in District of Clearwater would remain much the same as the year before. “It means we won’t be able to put so much into reserves, but we hope to find other places to save as well,” said Mayor John Harwood. Members of Clearwater’s Sikh Temple replaced the saffron-colored flag next to the temple as part of their annual Vaisakhi celebrations. Yellowhead Mining awarded contracts to conduct a feasibility study, environmental assessment and geotechnical program for its proposed Harper Creek copper, gold and silver mine. “We look forward to working with this very experienced team,” said Yellowhead CEO Ian Smith.

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Open fire prohibition set for Kamloops Fire Centre Times Staff Effective at 12 noon on Tuesday, May 15, the size of open fires will be restricted in most of the Kamloops Fire Centre to help prevent humancaused wildfires and protect the public. This prohibition applies to all areas of the Kamloops Fire Centre except the Clearwater and Salmon Arm fire zones. The Clearwater and Salmon Arm fire zones will become subject to this prohibition on June 15. This prohibition will remain in effect until Oct. 15 or until further notice. A map of the affected areas is available online at: http://bcwildfire.ca/ftp/!Project/WildfireNews/ KFCMay15.pdf Specifically, prohibited activities include:

• The burning of any waste, slash or other materials (piled or unpiled) at a size larger than one meter by one meter. • The burning of more than two open fires of any size at the same time. • Stubble or grass fires of any size over any area. • The use of fireworks or burning barrels of any size or description. This prohibition does not ban campfires that are a half-meter high by a half-meter wide (or smaller) and does not apply to cooking stoves that use gas, propane or briquettes. Since April 1, Kamloops Fire Centre crews have responded to wildfire incidents covering more than 100 hectares. Many of these wildfires resulted from poorly planned open burning.

Vigilance urged for safe outdoor burning this spring New wheels Kamloops Fire Centre KAMLOOPS - Since the beginning of April, Wildfire Management Branch personnel and municipal fire departments in the Kamloops Fire Centre have responded to a number of wildland fire incidents that resulted from poorly planned open burning. Provincial fire crews have extinguished wildfires that burned over 100 hectares of land, which is a high level of activity for this time of year. No lightning was detected in the area, so it appears that these fires were all human-caused and thus preventable. The Wildfire Management Branch recognizes that conducting safe and well-planned open burning is sometimes necessary to manage vegetation and fuel levels, and can also mitigate the spread of future wildfires. However, all such fires must be carefully planned and safeguards put in place before they are ignited. Always take the following precautions: • Check with the Wildfire Management Branch, local government and civil authorities for any current burning bylaws or fire restrictions. • Create a fireguard at least

one meter around the planned fire site by clearing away twigs, grass, leaves and other combustible material. • Don’t let the spread of the fire dictate how big it becomes. Determine the fire’s size and perimeter before you begin burning. • Avoid large concentrations of fuel in a small area by making sure that the materials you’re burning are spread out evenly. • If you are planning a large burn, consider conducting

To report a wildfire or unattended campfire, call *5555 on your cellphone or call 1-800-663-5555 smaller burns around the perimeter beforehand to create a fuel break and help stop the fire from spreading beyond its intended size. Each of these fires should be kept small and must be completely extinguished before starting a new fire. • Do not burn during windy conditions. Weather conditions can change quickly and carry embers to other combustible material and start new fires. • Never leave a fire unattended. • Ensure that enough people, water and tools are on hand to

control the fire and prevent it from escaping. • A fire should not be lit near buildings, trees or other combustible material. • If conducting an open burn near fence posts, power poles or other infrastructure, first remove any flammable material from around the posts and burn a small strip around them before igniting the main fire. • Make sure that your fire is completely extinguished and the embers are cold before you leave the area. Anyone planning large-scale industrial burn (Category 3) must call 1 888 797-1717 and obtain a burn registration number ahead of time. In British Columbia, the Wildfire Act specifies a person’s legal obligations when using fire on or within one kilometer of forestland or grassland. If an outdoor burn escapes and causes a wildfire, the person responsible may be held accountable for damages and fire suppression costs. To report a wildfire or unattended campfire, call *5555 on your cellphone or call 1-800-6635555 toll-free. For the latest information on fire activity, conditions and prohibitions, visit the Wildfire Management Branch website: www.bcwildfire.ca.

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Canada’s labour minister visits city to plug wage credit Kamloops This Week Canada’s labour minister visited a Kamloops small business last week to talk about - you guessed it - what the federal government is doing for small businesses. Federal Labour Minister Lisa Raitt stopped by ROI Media Works’ cozy offices just off McGill Road on Tuesday, April 17, where she touted the benefits

of a small-business wage credit introduced last year. “The credit worked,” she said, pointing out ROI is making use of it for hiring and training new staff. “It’s nice seeing when you put a policy in place that somebody’s actually using it.” Krishna Lakkineni, ROI Media Works’ CEO, said he uses the federal government’s high-power wage subsidy program

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ing the feds cover half of the salaries of his workers when they’re undergoing on-the-job training. Flanked by Kamloops-ThompsonCariboo Conservative MP Cathy McLeod, Raitt also spoke about the recently announced one per cent drop in taxes for small businesses.

Baby celebrations Cindy Wilgosh of Success by 6 presents Brooklyn Rhodes and her baby Arihanna Chrystall-Rhodes a new convertible car seat during the Babies of 2011 event held Tuesday at the Clearwater Legion Hall. All babies/parent got a gift bag with some treats and small baby items. All toddlers also got a bag with a book and small toy to take home. There was a parent keepsake craft where parents could make a foot or hand print of their child on a scrapbook page, decorate the page and take it home. North Thomson Aboriginal Sharing Centre, Clearwater Food Bank and Clearwater and Area Literacy Program donated prizes. Photo submitted

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Stolen equipment in the Thompson and Okanagan regions Clearwater RCMP Detachment would like to make the public aware of a number of thefts within the Thompson Valley and into the Okanagan area. These thefts include metal wiring and machinery from work sites as well as equipment such as backhoes and dump trucks, etc. from private property. Although there is always a threat that equipment can be stolen, it appears that there is an active group targeting CN Railway property, road maintenance yards and private property. If you note any suspicious vehicle tracks or occurrences such as broken locks to gates or suspicious vehicles please don’t hesitate to call the RCMP or Crimestoppers. Theft of keys Clearwater RCMP would like to inform the public that a set of keys for the CNR storage shed

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Map from TRUE consulting shows seven possible new sewage collection areas for District of Clearwater: Old Town, Dutch Lake, BrookďŹ eld, Clearwater Valley Road, Summit Lake, Sunshine Valley and Schmidt Road.

Sewer expansion study looks at whole system Keith McNeill District of Clearwater seems to have gotten its money’s worth with the recently submitted sanitary sewer expansion study from TRUE Consulting. Town council used the study as a basis for its decision last Tuesday to apply for federal grants to cover the cost of extending the town’s sewer system to the area around Dutch Lake. The study was originally intended to focus only on Dutch Lake but the consultants expanded it to include all areas of the District west of Clearwater Valley Road. The consultants identified seven collection areas and gave cost estimates for each: Area 1 - Clearwater Village Road Area (Old Town), 161 parcels representing a design population of 350. Modest development potential due to floodplain criteria. Total cost $3.2 million ($20,000 per parcel). Area 2 - Dutch Lake Area (East Clearwater Riverside Center), 94 parcels, equivalent population of 500, total cost $2.7 million ($28,300 per parcel). Area 3 - Brookfield Area (West Clearwater Riverside

Center), 90 parcels, equivalent population of 400, total cost $2.5 million ($28,300 per parcel). Area 4 - Clearwater Valley Road Area, 110 existing parcels, total cost $2.2 million ($20,000 per parcel). Area 5 - Summit Lake Road Area, 40 single-family lots, total cost $1.0 million ($25,200 per parcel). Area 6 - Sunshine Valley Area, 120 serviced parcels, sewer extension not likely in the short or medium future. Total cost $2.6 million ($23,400 per parcel). Area 7 - Schmidt Road Area, 54 rural residential lots, not serviced by municipal water system, a long-term future project, total cost $2.2 million ($40,600 per parcel). According to the report, Clearwater’s sewer system was constructed in 1970 by Weyerhaeuser to service a residential subdivision of about 100 lots on Helmcken Road, Robson Street and Murtle Crescent. Ownership and maintenance were then transferred to Clearwater Improvement District. In the late 1970s the system was extended to the secondary school and Sportsplex.

Extensions in the 1990s included new development on Robson Place, Murtle Road, Murtle Crescent and Blair Place. The system was extended in 1998 to the north side of Highway 5 to service commercial development on Eden Road. In 2003 a lift station to serve the hospital was installed. This sewer has since been extended to service other institutional buildings in the hospital area. An extension installed in 2010 went north from Eden Road along Clearwater Valley Road to service new residential development, including a lift station. Despite the expansions, no significant upgrades or improvements to the sewage treatment system were undertaken until 2009. Following incorporation, District of Clearwater was able to obtain grants to upgrade the treatment system, which was by then over capacity and failing to meet the discharge requirements of its Waste Management Permit. The upgrades, which included the conversion of one cell into an aerated lagoon, increased the capacity from 166 cubic meters/ day to 300 cubic meters/day enough to service about 400 homes.

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Canadians are living longer and costs for the Old Age Security (OAS) are rising. On April 1, 2023 the Government of Canada plans to start raising the age of eligibility for OAS and the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) from 65 to 67.*

What does this mean for you? 54 or older as of March 31, 2012

You may still obtain OAS/GIS at age 65

53 or younger as of March 31, 2012

The age of eligibility for OAS/GIS will change gradually between 2023 and 2029

Starting in July 2013, Canadians who are eligible for, but not yet receiving OAS will have the flexibility to delay receiving it in exchange for a higher monthly amount at a later date.

The number of working-age Canadians for every senior is decreasing** 6

The number of working-age Canadians per senior is decreasing, placing additional pressure on the OAS program.

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**Source: 9th Actuarial Report on the Old Age Security Program

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Kamloops resident Chris Nelson enjoys the view from a mountain near Blue River while on a ski trip made during the Easter long weekend. A total of nine people, many of them local, took part in the excursion. They helicoptered in and then skied out.

Exploring a skiers' paradise near Blue River Left: Small avalanches slough off a steep slope as the sun warms it.

Left: Reed Early of Duncan, B.C., enjoys some wide open turns on a slope of snow. Much of the skiing was done early in the day to minimize the danger of avalanches.

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Seniors society wanting to involve more seniors Kay Knox The Wells Gray Country Seniors Society seeks seniors (50+) to encourage awareness in seniors’ issues in our community. Speakers keep society members informed of relevant happenings and members share information with other members on important topics. One member regularly attends District of Clearwater council meetings while another is on the Age Friendly Committee. The society connects with other Clearwater clubs where possible. A Seniors’ Day is being planned for November, 2012 and “Boomer Day” for spring, 2013. The society encourages

members to be active and productive participants of our community by offering activities such as a Book Club with great discussions (last Thursday each month, 2 p.m. at the Library) and a Writers’ Circle where like-minded writers share their talents and ideas, (first and third Thursdays, 2 p.m. at the Library). Every third Sunday, society members socialize, meet and chat at 12:30 p.m. in the Old Monroe Room, Wells Gray Inn. They also meet with the Friendly Club for potluck lunch at noon on the last Wednesday of the month in the Evergreen Acres Hall. The society organizes trips to the many tourist attractions in Wells Gray Country. Prices are

reduced for members. Membership is $12 per person per year (April 1 - March 31). While nonmembers are welcome to participate in any and all society activities, we encourage you to join us. The more members we have, the stronger our voice can be in supporting seniors and dealing with issues that affect us. Besides - this is a fun group! Regular meetings are at 10 a.m. on the first Wednesday of each month at the Community Resource Centre. The annual general meeting will be at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, May 2 at the Evergreen Acres Hall. A speaker from Service Canada is anticipated, and a potluck lunch will follow.

Wells Gray Seniors Society members (l-r) Pauline Gregory, Arnold (Greg) Gregory and Sandra Holmes (out-going president) enjoy chatter and munchies at the Third Sunday Social, held each month at Wells Gray Inn. Photo by Kay Knox

Paid subscriptions coming for Clearwater Times online As of today, April 23, all Clearwater-North Thompson Times subscribers will enjoy full access to the newspaper’s premium online content on at no additional cost. This is an important step as part of a growing industry trend to reward our loyal readers with free unlimited access to all the local coverage you expect from your community newspaper. That means all website content, including our eEditions (a digital replica of the paper), is now included in the cost of your paid subscription. On April 23, the first day for subscribers to activate their digital account, the Times will publish details about the premium content plan and how it will work. Starting April 23, print subscribers can go to clearwatertimes.com to sign up for digital access. April 23, new clients can subscribe for $61.60 per year to an all-access package, which includes the print edition and premium online content. Readers who want to forgo the print edition, or who live outside the Times’ delivery area, will still be able to access digital-only

premium content for $61.60 per year. With this step, the Clearwater Times joins scores of paidcirculation community newspapers in cities large and small across the country that are recognizing the value of their online content, Clearwater Times pub-

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lisher Al Kirkwood said. “Our next-generation products such as our online content and e-editions, play an important part of our future,” Kirkwood said. “We will deliver the news and information to readers when they want it, where they want it and, most importantly, how they want it.” While recognizing the value of the unique, local content created by the newsroom staff at the Clearwater Times, Kirkwood also appreciates the realities of a free-access Internet. “We understand that news outside of what our local reporters generate can be had else-

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access to limited areas, such as provincial news, our website’s front page and section fronts, blogs, classifieds and obituaries, Kirkwood said. And when Breaking News happens locally, that too will be available to all site visitors at no charge. The Times’ all-access paid premium print and online model represents next-generation thinking for the newspaper industry, Kirkwood said. “Frankly, our industry could have adopted this paid-premium online approach years ago, but the thinking was always on page views and unique site visits,” he said. “We all thought that, the more circulation you had - in this case, page views - the more desirable for advertisers. But people utilize advertising on the Internet differently.” He said the evolution to valuing online content

is “... simply another tool in our kit. We have always been a media company.” Kirkwood has been reticent to charge for online content, considering it may impact page views. However, he is confident the hyper-local nature of content created by Clearwater Times staff will win the day. “If we have some-

thing that no one else can produce, readers might be willing to pay for it,” he said. “We have that audience through the Clearwater Times - and we owe it to our print readers to share the same respect for them with our online product.” Kirkwood expects there may be an initial

decline in page views during the transition to e-subscriptions. However, he knows it will be minimal, and short-lived as the products value gains traction. “What’s encouraging is we will show our advertisers a dedicated readership that is committed to the Clearwater Times brand - in print and online.”

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Members of Wells Gray Country Seniors Society get ready to go on a hayride during a tour of Aveley sheep ranch last Monday. Photo by Robyn Rexin

A clever poster designed by Clearwater Secondary students promotes a job fair and trade show coming up at the school on April 26. According to teacher Sylvain Menard, the original suggestion had been to hold a contest, but instead it was turned into a group effort. The Grade 8 students from his InfoTech class designed the series of Mona Lisas and Jayson Sutherland from his Art 11 class put it all together. The students were rewarded with a $25 prize that will be used to get some treats. Image courtesy of CSS

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The magic of Rick Hansen: Part 2 - The present When I found out that Rick Hansen was going to be in Williams Lake, the city where he grew up, when the 25th Anniversary Relay passed through, I had to be there. My girlfriend and I were at the appropriate arena in plenty of time but we didn’t see Rick for a long time. “Where was he?” you might ask. Remember, a cross-Canada relay was happening, participants carrying a precious silver medal to celebrate 25 years since his “Man in Motion” tour around the world. Rick was, of course, wheeling with them. Meantime, hometown musicians entertained us, beginning with a Drumming and Smudging Ceremony by the Williams Lake Indian Band and ending with - perhaps you have heard of him - Don Alder. Don had put his musical career on hold to “co-pilot” Rick on that World Tour, but took it up again on his return. “I nearly gave it up,” he told us, “but Rick inspired me to go after my dream.”

Trekking Tales )` 2H` 2UV_ He’s a master hand (both of them!) on the guitar, though the sound was cranked up too loudly for me to be able to fully appreciate his incredible talent. The stands erupted as Rick wheeled in the door. He’d been preceded by, and was accompanied by, many people young and old wearing yellow jackets - relay members. Others wearing black, slid almost unnoticed into a separate section. These

The biggest gift of all: listening Hi! How are you today? I mean really, how are you today? Are you being honest with your answer? Phil Callaway wrote a book about one year of his life trying to be totally honest. I have not read it, but I can imagine that it would be very funny. Most of us would probably answer absentmindedly “fine,” “good,” or something similar. We answer this way for one of three reasons. One is that we are actually fine or good. The second reason is we are in a hurry and this answer would be the quickest one to give. The third reason is that we would rather not say how we are really feeling. The other day I heard someone reply, “It does not really matter, because no one would listen anyway.” Some people sort of chortled, but it was like a knife turning in my stomach to hear that reply. Have we become too busy to listen? Have we got too many problems of our own to care for someone else’s? Maybe some people don’t like to listen because they cannot fix the problem. What can we do? Sometimes listening is the biggest gift. Have you ever had a problem that seemed insurmountable until you told someone else ... then it shrunk? The listener did not need to give advice or instruction; they just needed to listen. At other times the person who listens seems to take the weight off the shoulders, just by sharing in the problem. Five minutes could mean the world to someone else. Are you like me ... sometimes I am scared to ask

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dedicated people are the hands-on ‘wizards’ who make this amazing, Canadawide Relay work. Speeches began - short and to the point - as local leaders and politicians welcomed Rick with well-chosen words of praise. This local lad had overcome so much and continues to work tirelessly “to make a difference”. When Rick spoke, the huge arena was silent, every word meaningful to every one of us. He gave credit to the efforts of all who have given support, contributing to progress in spinal cord research. “But there is still so much more to be done,” he reminded us. “No longer ‘Man in Motion’; now it’s ‘Many in Motion’”! Having known him all those years ago, I joined the crowd around him, once official interviews were over. And that’s when I really felt the “Magic of Rick Hansen”. When adults spoke to him, he gave them his undivided attention - encouraging, suggesting, or remembering if they were

people he knew. The kids were enthralled, and Rick brought them in closer as parents and grandparents took photos. While at times he must have felt like pasting one on, Rick’s broad smiles looked genuine. Here’s a man who loves what he is doing, appreciates the ‘adoration’ that goes with it, and throws heart and soul into a cause that will bring improvements for all who are physically challenged in any way. “Did he recognize you?” Not this time. He glanced my way a couple of times as I stood within the group, but youngsters were pressing in on both sides - and he reached out to them with his warm smile and long, strong arm. I talked to Don, but only briefly, as another person was keeping him involved in a lengthy conversation. I’m so proud of them both - and of all my students who have achieved successes, large and small. But Rick Hansen is way up there on my list of people to be admired; his ‘magical touch’ inspires everyone to make their dreams a reality.

MP McLeod promotes the new My Business account enquiries service Kamloops - Cathy McLeod, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Revenue and member of the Red Tape Reduction Commission, announced recently in an address to the Kamloops Chamber of Commerce that it is now easier for businesses to get information they can count on from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Businesses, their employees or representatives can ask the new My Business Account Enquiries Service tax related questions, and CRA will answer them

someone how they are doing, God cares, so that is my prayer - that those whom because I know they are not I pray for will know how doing well and I don’t know much God cares for them what to say, or what to do. and loves them, because He I am not sure at all how to really does and there is no respond to people who have better help or comfort than cancer, or are dying, or have a sick child. What I do know that of our Creator. Better yet, talk to Him yourself, is that I can pray for them. He is never in a hurry and God has promised to listen. He always knows how to Psalm 145:17-19. The respond. Lord is righteous in all His ways And loving toward all He has made. The Lord is “an Independent” congregation in fellowship with the near to all who broader Christian community in the area. call on Him To all who call Meeting at: 11 Lodge Drive on Him in truth. (Behind Mohawk Station) He fulfills the Sunday desires of those Worship Service who fear Him And hears their 10 am cry and saves On the Web: www.clchch.com them. For information David wrote 250.674.3841 or 250.674.2912 this, and he was a man who underSt James VAVENBY stood what it was Catholic CHRISTIAN like when people Church CHURCH sought to kill him, Sunday Service 3083 Capostinsky Rd. • understood what Mass • 11am - 12pm Service 11 a.m. it was like to have Sunday Morning Tuesday & Thursday a son die, and many other ugly Celebration 10am situations. But, he Services 324 Clearwater knew who God Ian Moilliet Pastor Village Road was and that God 250-676-9574 250-672-5949 cared for him. Non Denominational •Father Don O’Reilly I know that

online and in writing within a given time period. "Our government made a commitment to reduce red tape for businesses. The new My Business Account Enquiries Service is just one way we have made it easier for businesses to interact with the CRA," stated McLeod. "Simply put, this new service gives business owners the confidence that within a reasonable timeframe they will receive a clearly written answer that they can rely on." McLeod's speech also touched on three other changes that the govern-

ment is putting in place to make tax filing easier for businesses: reductions in some late filing penalties, a new online business landing page, and improved information slip filing. "Small businesses are a vital part of our local, provincial and national economies. Our government will continue to cut red tape so that small businesses can focus on what they do best: growing their business, creating jobs, and generating wealth in communities across Canada," concluded McLeod.

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Your places of worship Clearwater Seventh-Day Adventist Church Pastor Bill Kelly Saturday Service - 10am Clearwater Christian Church

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CLEARWATER UNITED CHURCH Catholic Church of St. James

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Clearwater students visit England and France Kiera Stel During Spring Break 12 CSS students, two teachers and one parent traveled to London, Normandy, and Paris. Throughout our entire trip we had great weather and (unlike Clearwater, I hear) no snow or rain. We began our tour in London, where we took the underground (or the “Tube” as the English refer to it), which was an exciting first experience for many of us. We visited the National Gallery, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben, ate fish and chips, “bangers and mash” (which is just a fancy name for mashed potatoes and sausages) and saw the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace during our two-day stay. On day three we took the ferry across the English Channel, but before we left the UK we toured Canterbury Cathedral and viewed the white cliffs of Dover. On our first day in France we visited the D-Day beaches in Normandy and the Caen Memorial, which is a museum dedicated to the Battle of Normandy, the beginning of World War Two, and the D-Day operation. Later that day we visited the Juno Beach memorial center and had a guided tour of the beach, which is where Canadian forces landed on June 6, 1944. We also visited the American War Cemetery, which was beautiful and very moving. We also saw Pointe Du Hoc, which is a battle site that was left exactly as it was after the three-day battle that took place there beginning on D-Day. At that site, you can walk through the craters left by the extensive Allied bombing of the area and what’s left of the German bunkers. It was very interesting. On our second day in northern France we visited MontSt-Michel, which is an abbey on top of an island that for centuries was only accessible by land when the tide was out. We climbed the hill only to find that the government workers were on strike and had closed the abbey for the day in protest. However, the town on the island was full of fun tourist shops and had a great view of the surrounding scenic beaches.

Students from Clearwater Secondary School pose for a photo in front of the Eiffel Tower while on a trip to France during Spring Break. Pictured are (back, l-r) Erika McCaig, Joey Pastorek, Kiera Stel, Will Ellis, Kaitlyn Vanderzwan, Katie Fraser, Dayna Korrol, (front, l-r) Colton Huybrechts, Baylee Sallenbach, Maya Topolovec, Alli Patterson and Jaxon Stel. Not in the photo are teachers Alan and Kathryn Stel, and parent Ron Vanderzwan. Photo submitted

That afternoon we went to St Malo, which is a city built on a rocky outcropping jutting out into the sea. The city is still surrounded by a protective medieval wall. On our tour of the city we saw Jacques Cartier’s grave at the local cathedral. He was born in St Malo, which gave us Canadians a personal connection to St Malo. The next day we visited Chartres Cathedral on our way to Paris. This church has distinctive stained glass windows, and two famous different towers. The one Romanesque tower survived a fire that destroyed the rest of the cathedral, and by the time they rebuilt the other tower, the Gothic style was in fashion, so the two towers are completely different. On our first night in Paris we saw the Eiffel tower sparkle, which it does every hour on the hour for five minutes, every night. We climbed up the first 600 stairs to the second floor, where we caught an elevator to the top floor. It was a beautiful view of Paris, and we were thrilled to be seeing Paris from the top of such an iconic monument. Over the next two days in Paris we visited the catacombs, Notre Dame Cathedral, the Latin Quarter, Sacre Coeur cathedral, Montmartre and the artists’ market, Moulin Rouge, the Louvre museum, Pere La Chez Cemetery, many monuments, statues, and the Arc de Triomphe. At the Louvre, we saw the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, Winged Victory, The Raft of the Medusa, and many ancient Egyptian relics and Renaissance paintings and sculptures created by the likes of Da Vinci, Botticelli, and Michelangelo to name just a few. We packed a lot into eight days. We also bonded a lot as a group. Let’s just say that not one female member of our group ever got lost, however, I can’t say the same for three out of the four boys on our trip. All in all it was an amazing trip filled will adventure, intrigue, and beaucoup de fun. Thank you to Mrs. Stel for leading us and inspiring us to travel with her. Thank you to Mr. Stel for organizing the trip and guiding us through Paris especially through that one section of the cemetery again, again, and again. I am still not sure who the heck Jim Morrison is or Oscar Wilde for that matter, but I now know where their lipstick stained, gum encrusted graves are located. I don’t think I will ever be the same again ... Merci!

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32 E OLD N THOMPSON HWY • CLEARWATER, BC, V0E 1N0 • PH: 250-674-3999 324 Harby Road $549,900 Custom log hm-2 acres, view of Dutch Lk. Decks on 2 sides. Lrg foyer, heated flrs & lrg lvng rm. Delx ktch fir cab, granite CT, BI appl & WI pantry. Loft, lux. master w/BI dressers, jetted tub. 2bdrm bsmt suite & lrg family rm & more 956 Barber Road $489,900 - NEW 24 acre w/log home. Views. Full suite. Wood accents. 1 bdrm bsmt suite & cabin (rented). Veranda, Several buildings + horse stables, tack room & hay barn. Fenced and Xfenced. 549 Fawn Road $425,000 Double lot, view of Dutch lk. HW. Newer cabinets. 2 bdrms + 1 in basement w/mstr upstairs w/ensuite. Hot tub, pool & shop 24x30. Several decks covered & open on quiet subdivision 1950 Old N Thompson Hwy. $399,900 3 bdrm mdlr open, pellet stove, garage, 24x40 shop, 100 acres. Pasture, wet lands & hay field. IG pool w/cement deck. + older log cabin on approx 7 acres. 206 Murtle Road $379,900 4 bdrm, 3 bath w/circle drive. Tiled foyer & maple HW. Open concept & mntn view. Wood kitchen cabinets, beautiful counters & island. Modern baths, WI closets, Levelor blinds & 2 lndry rms. Cose to amenities. New home warranty in place. 2704 KP Road $379,000 - NEW 9+ acre riverfront w/2 creeks, riding arena. Sundeck over NT River w/1500 ft of beach. 1536 sq.ft. w/sundecks, skylights. Mstr, ensuite w/jetted tub. Updates include roof, furnace, HW tank & laminate. 32x90 building w/3 bay garage games rm, 3 horse stalls, hay & dry storage 200amp, metal roof & water 5289 Clearwater Valley Rd $349,900 Custom 10 acres near park. Vaulted ceilings, skylights, HW floors, high end appl, Covered veranda & 12x32 deck w/view. Guest house, sauna, steam rm, certified WS 227 Blair Place $349,000 Clw Estates w/mntn view & UG services. Modern & well built. Open plan, finished bsmnt, HW, berber carpets & more. 2 decks, lndscp, garden & fenced. Garage & hardy plank trim. 357 Robson Place Road $339,900- NEW Classy family home in a quiet cul-de-sac. Open floor plan w/ family rm in the basement. Custom tile work, HW, sundeck & private yard. This home is close to amenities. 226 Blair Place $319,000 - NEW 3 bdrm, 2 baths & WI closets. AC, vacuum & UG sprklr. Oak kitchen, pantry, heated tile floor. Open plan. Fully fenced & lndscpd. Covered deck, open patio & view.

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420 Ritchie Road $299,900 3bd 2bath on 0.42 acres w/UG sprklr. Bright, sunny kitchen, all appliances & central vac. 12x16 shop, wood shed & 2nd drive. This property is just minutes from town. 436 Riverside Road $269,900 108126 - NEW 1 acre waterfront on the NT River. Well maintained open plan w/updated kitchen. Upgrades incld laminate, HW tank, vinyl windows & paint. New shop, lndspd & fully fenced front yard. 3156 Vavenby Bridge Road $258,000 Well built. Upgrades incld heat pump w/2 overhead units (1 for suite) new wett inspected WS, R50 insulation, flooring & more. 2 bdrm suite & bsmnt. .77 acre, lrg shop & kennel 231 Blair Place, $249,900 - NEW .56 acre lot w/UG utilities. Mountain view & close to amenities. Lrg living rm w/WS. Kit has a lot of cupboards & a bay window in the dining rm. A double garage. 3 bdrm + den on a full basement 38 Lakeview Road $249,900 - NEW Reno’d 1 block from Dutch Lake on full bsmnt w/new roof . New cabinets & stainless appl incl. 15 ml lam. HW. Upgraded baths w/modern fixtures. Storage shed/shop in a fenced bkyd. Close to all amenities. 1031 Raft River Road $239,900. 108419 - NEW Well maintained lrg lot. Ensuite, & WI closet. HW flooring, oil furnace w/new WETT approved WS back up. Private & fenced yrd. A 24.41 shop/garage w/11x18 loft office, 12’ overhead door & 7’ shop door. 23 Lodge Drive $239,900 108347 - NEW Walking distance to downtown, well maintained. Garage, RV cover, woodshed & lrg deck. Open plan home w/wood accents. Crafted cabinets & newer counters. 4 bdrms, 3 baths. Basement w/bdrm, bath, family room, cold rm & storage. Move in ready. 245 Phillips Road $239,000 - NEW PRICE Renod w/kitchen, tile & wood floor, windows, propane FP, elec back up. 1acre w/lrg deck, RV storage, 1 car garage, garden boxes & more. The front garage w/divided storage area & tiled office area. Shows like new. 3141 HUNDSBEDT ROAD $229,900 6 bdrm home 3.1 acres 2 shops 20x24 fruit trees, private setting. Many upgrades. New furnace and oil tank.

349 HELMCKEN STREET $229,900- NEW Newly reno’d open plan w/new kitchen baths & many other features. Recently painted, partly fin. bsmnt. Backs on to park, fully fenced. 328 RIVERVIEW CRES. $214,800 Dutch Lake subd., .38 ac lot. Open, spacious & upgraded. New flooring, soaker tub, wood stove. Outside entry office. Fenced & front has a circle paved driveway. 145 NORFOLK ROAD 108461 $209,000 - NEW 3 bdrm. w/oak cabinets, , lrg dining. Private deck & gardens. Near amenities. Lam. flooring & fresh paint. Mnt. view, motivated offering a cash back $2000 upon completion. 1210 Hern Road $185,000 Updated 4 bdrm on a.5 acre in Blackpool. New cabinets, laminate, windows & reno’d baths & lighting. Fenced w/47x12 workshop & garage. 424 Riverside Road $145,000 Located in Vavenby w/tons to offer. Solid home w/2bdrs up & 1 down, lrg family rm & great heating. Walking distance to the store and post office and has a view. 2354 Petrol Road $129,000 Lot w/mnt view, private w/little traffic. New shingles & paint. Open plan w/wood features, tile & lam. flooring. WStove. Lrg studio 9x23. Great for a young family. Garden space & boxes. Bareland strata $100/mnth. 169 Wood Road $129,900 Vavenby, close to amenities. Private yrd w/mntain view. Recent metal roof & vinyl siding. Updates incld countertops, laminate, paint, elect. & heating. Vendor is a Realtor. 129 Petrol Road $129,900 - NEW Mnt view, private yard. New shingles & is freshly painted. Open floor plan w/wood features, tile & laminate flooring. Lrg 9x23 studio. 352 Ruby Road &124,900 .5+ acre overlooking the NT River. Quiet area on CDS. 12x20 workshop, 24x30 2 bay RV storage & more. Great starter or retirement in Vavenby. 429 Wildwood Road $129,000 Centre of Clearwater. Upgrades: secondary metal roof, counters, sink, laminate, carpet & paint. Newer propane frun., has winter pkg. Grge, shed & part fenced.

68 Blanchard Road $80,000 Lrg lot. Metal roof over the home, deck & storage. Newer cabinets, counter & appl. Recent paint, laminate & HE wood stove. .41 acres. 289 Vavenby Bridge Road $60,000 Vavenby, this 4 bdrm home is close to amenities & recreation. Court Order: 46069, being sold “AS IS” and Schedule “A” applies. 5-851 Old N Thompson Hwy $49,000 NEW PRICE Newer mobile. 3 bdrms & a cozy kitchen, laundry & spacious back entrance. A small deck at the back allows for enjoying the summer evenings.

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457 Eden Rd $700,000 Land & building: leased to Dairy Queen - 2013 w/option to renew. Ideally loc. Hwy 5 near school & tourism. 13yrs old. Franchise not incld. 257 Glen Road $379,000 - NEW PRICE Commercial mall & hall w/permit for 160 seating available. Commercial kitchen, storage & fenced yard. Presently has 2 tenants FT & 1 PT & 1 avail. Willing to discuss all options. 24 hrs notice 6176 Trout Creek Rd 142 acres, ranch, Mill, woodlot & 35 acres peat moss bog. Close to Wells Gray Park. 3 lvl dove tailed cedar log home to lock up & sm log home w/several cabins. Trout Creek (w/water license) & lake. Approx 35 head of cattle. CAN BE NEGOTIATED WITHOUT SAWMILL, IT WOULD BE REMOVED

LOTS AND ACRES Lot 2 Galliano Road $89,900 3.6 acres, Subdividable zoned R2. 1745 Birch Island Lost Crk Rd $319,000 1+ km of riverfront, pasture 908 Clw Village Rd $38,000 New septic. Hydro & ph. at lot line. - NEW PRICE Lot A Trout Crk $139,900 13+acre well & septic 5233 Clw Valley Rd $164,900 30acres Subdiv. 1952 Dunn Lake Rd $40,000 1 acre 1485 Davy Rd $50,000 1.26 acre. Avola Forest Service Rd 5 parcels totaling 350 acres, can be sold somewhat separately or together. Call Listing Realtor for more information.- NEW DL 3079Avola Forest Service Road - 22 acres on an island in the North Thompson river. Access over a narrow channel of Avola Forest Service Rd opposite side of the NT River from Hwy 5. Unique property is fully treed and it could be a fascinating property to hold.- NEW

KARINA SCOTT 250-318-7398

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2A-4480 Barriere Town Rd. 250-672-5300 • Fax: 250-672-5306 Residential 4743 Birch Lane MLS 106334 SXS Duplex 3 bdrm 2 bath $459,900 4776 Spruce Cres MLS102388 2bd 2bath, geothermal $429,900

4797 Gibbs Rd. MLS104350 4 bed, 3 bath $285,000 4689 Birch Lane MLS 105180 3bd 2 bath $249,900 543 McLean Road MLS 103868 3 bed$259,000

www.karinascott.com 4752 Spruce Cres. MLS 106614 6088 Barriere Lks Rd MLS103196 #28-4510 Power Rd MLS108045 584 Barkley Rd MLS 100926 Unfin at RiverWalk. Developer pay closing Rancher 10acre listed below current appraised 2 bdrm, 1.5 bath. Sunset Heights. heat pump 3 bed 2 bath $183,000 cost $175,000 value. $450,000 syst. $105,900 642 Barriere Town MLS 105348 4359 Borthwick Ave MLS109043 3998 Agate Bay Road MLS 108766 3-4428 Barriere Twn Rd MLS106061 Commercial building $179,000 1300+sqft Home on .64 Acre, good location 2176sqft 3 bdrm on 1.97 acres min. from 2bed 2bath Trades considered in Kam. 4614 Barriere Town Rd MLS 103625 with C-2 Zoning $159,000 NEW Barriere & recreation $389,900 NEW $92,500 Lot & building $169,000

4615 Airfield Rd MLS108327 693 Stone Rd Louis Cr MLS 106433 503 McLean Rd MLS106174 3bdrm & den, 3baths, family home w/potential Starter/retirement 2bdrm 1bath .68 acre. Near 1510sf 3bdrm,3bath 2acres $379,000 4811 Spruce Cres. MLS106545 amenities $135,000 for inlaw suite. $259,500 2708 Barriere Lks Rd MLS 104163 2bdrm, 2bath, Geo heat, $395,000 22.3acres river front s/b$339,900 495 Barkley MLS 108361 367 Oriole Way (to new) Immaculate 1528sqft, 3 bed, 2 baths .80 acre 3145 Lemieux Crk Rd MLS 103639 Great Family Home, 2600sqft 3bedroom, 2 $244,900 SOLD 40acre 2bdrm, log $189,000 bath Rancher $374,900 NEW 4789 Birch Lane MLS 106102 2260 Westsyde Road MLS 108915 538 Oriole Way MLS107873 Newly Built 1191sf 2 Bed, 2 Bath 1/2 Duplex 3020 Lemieux Crk MLS 108406 Fantastic views from private 10 acres withExec. 1676sqft 2bed 2bath main, Full base- $240,000 Paradise w/2 pristine lakes. 160 acres 1610sqft home. $319,900. ment w/office. Inlaw potential $369,000 1885sqft $985,000 366 Stains Rd MLS104300 494 Oriole Way MLS 108491 .94 acre, 3 bed 2 bath $236,500 784 Leonie Cr Rd MLS 107629 Spacious & Pristine Quality 2152sqft 3bdrm, Privacy on the banks of the Barriere River, 4812 Glentanna Rd MLS 109088 2baths $369,000 NEW 1560sqft , 2bedroom, 1/2 duplex with spa- Wonderful hand hewn 3300sqft log home on 17-4510 Power Rd MLS 108409 Pristine 1188sqft, 3bed, 1bath dble wide 308 Robin Drive MLS108767 9+acres $940,000 NEW cious open design $199,900 NEW $159,000 Quality 2380sqft, 5bdrm, 3bath family home 4809 Dunn Lake MLS 108358 368 Agate Bay Road MLS 85915 on dble lot. $358,000 1176sqft, 3 bdrm 1 bath. Facelift & efficient Custom Home on 10acres w/cottage close to 41-4454 Barriere Twn Rd MLS105108 upgrades $199,000 4809 Spurce Cres MLS 106586 2 bed 2 bath $134,900 Sunpeaks and Adams Lake $674,900 Tasteful Rancher at RiverWalk. Developer to 5416 Agate Road MLS101339 4997 Dunn Lake Road MLS109044 3 Summer Road MLS 102858 pay closing cost. $355,000 Lake front lease $185,500 Custom 2152sqft Rancher on 2.09 acres only 1350sf mobile on large 70x100 corner pad. BUYER.INCENTIVE.2012 4757 Spruce Cres min. from Barriere $569,900 NEW $124,900 LEASE.PAID.BY.VENDOR Near New eco friendly High end ‘ 752 Leonie Cr Rd MLS88417 16-620 Dixon Creek Rd MLS105770 584 Barkley Rd MLS 100926 1300+sqft, 2bdrm, 2 bath NO HST! 8.99 acres river front 3 bed 3 bath $558,860 2 bed 2 bath $120,000 3 bed 2 bath $183,000 $335,800

Residential with Acreage

Mobile Home

470 Oriole MLS 101022 Reno’d $284,500 NEW.PRICE

6041 Creekside Rd. MLS 106964 705 Barriere Lks Rd MLS105792 10-4510 Power Rd MLS 103253 .5 acre with shop 2 bed 2 bath $170,000 1700+sf log home on 10+ acres near Rec 3 bed 2 bath $124,900 Lakes $537,000 NEW.PRICE

26-4510 Power Rd MLS 102323 2 bed 2 bath $97,000 #23-4510 Power Rd MLS108066 Open plan w/3 bdrms, 2 baths, heat pump heating & cooling pump syst. $97,000

Building Lots & Acreage

Lot 3 Boulder Mnt Rd MLS 101053 $109,900 NEW.PRICE 924 Harvey Road MLS101604 10 acres $120,000 3148 Glengrove MLS 86777 15 acres $110,000 900 Harvey Road MLS101603 10 acres $110,000 575 Mclean Rd MLS 85723 Corner lot $69,900

Lot B Yellowhead MLS85473 Lot C Yellowhead Hwy 60+ acres subdivideable in the District of 12.06 acres mins. to Barriere, flat building Barriere. $1,500,000 sites. $69,900 49-4454 Barriere Twn Rd MLS108876 3293 Barriere Lks MLS 85521A 3935 Hansen Rd MLS 108376 1008sqft Mobile Home with some updates 58+ acres $595,000 .56 acre $66,900 $65,900 NEW 4247–421 Dixon Crk Rd MLS 106852 544 Barkley Road MLS 106521 49-4454 Barriere Twn Rd MLS 108876 388acres borders District, $499,000 .46 acre flat lot $59,500 Great Home, 1008sqft MH in Riva Ridge 5349 Genier Lk Rd MLS106097 560 Station Rd MLS101866 MHP $65,900 19+ acres min. to Barriere s/b$ 270,000 .34 acre Commercial $49,900 15 -4626 Summer Rd MLS 106137 2708A Barriere Lks Rd MLS 101762 2 bed 1 bath $28,000 16 acres $199,000 27-4510 Power Rd MLS 100957 2 bed 2 bath $79,000

Clearwater

4711&4719 Bar Twn Rd. MLS 106116 1.16acres riverfront near downtown 5412 Clw Valley Rd. MLS106945 2200+sf, 9+acres $399,000 $195,000 Carls Market MLS 102042 335 Musgrave Rd Clw MLS103586 6 acres & Hwy loc. $499,000 NEW 3341 Glengrove Rd MLS 109120 3 bed 2 bath $239,0000 10 acres &Lg 3 Bay shopDrilled Well PRICE $175,000 NEW 4269 Yellowhead Hwy 2785 Barriere Lakes Rd Hwy exposure $337,000 Mins from E&N Lks 19.8acres, drilled well & 4610 Barriere Town Rd MLS 103624 Home on 1SOLD acre near Monte Lake 2 building sites $130,000 Commercial Building $199,000 HUGE.PRICE.REDUCTION MLS105178 $284,900

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ARCTIC CO-OPERATIVES Limited is recruiting Line Cooks and Guest Services positions for Inns North hotels in Nunavut. E-mail your resume:

GREYBACK Logging Ltd. is recruiting an OFA Level 3 First Aid Attendant. The qualified applicant will be the on site safety representative for our Clearwater/Vavenby, BC location. Start date is planned for May 1st 2012, with wage to be negotiated. Please forward resume by April 28, to Kyla at greybacklogging@live.com.

MACHINIST REQ’D for jobber/repair shop in Sundre, AB. Applicant should have exp in millwrighting/mechanics. Millwrights with machining exp may apply. Wages attractive. Resume to 403-638-4649 or e-mail to fmachine@telus.net

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EXPERIENCED SERVICE Provider for Chrysler dealership in Salmon Arm. Strong customer satisfaction skills. Able to work in a fast paced environment. Excellent wage/ benefit package. Fax resume 1-250-832-4545. E-mail: pat@brabymotors.com

andand your goes the Star/Journal The Times FREE. yourad ad goes into into the Barriere FREE. Regular Rate: 8.50 + HST Maximum 15 words .20c per word extra Special Rates: 3 Weeks; $22.15 + HST Free Ads: Lost, Found, Student Work Wanted Free ads maximum 15 words will run 2 consecutive weeks.

Happy Occasions: Happy Birthday, Happy Anniversary, etc. 1 column by 3 inch - $18.49 + HST Deadlines: Word Ads: Wednesday 4pm Display Ads: Wednesday 5pm It is the policy of The Star/Journal to receive pre-payment on all classified advertisements. Ads may be submitted by phone if charged to a VISA, MC or an existing account.

CHECK YOUR AD! Notice of error must be given in time for correction before the second insertion of any advertisement. The paper will not be responsible for omissions or for more than one incorrect insertion, or for damages or costs beyond the cost of the space actually occupied by the error. Advertisers are reminded that Provincial legislation forbids the publication of ads which discriminate against any person because of race, religion, sex, color, nationality, ancestry or place of origin or age, unless the condition is justified by a bona fide requirement for the work involved. Readers; in ads where ‘male’ is referred to, please read also as ‘female’ and where ‘female’ is used, read also ‘male’. NOTE: When ordering items out of province, the purchaser is responsible to pay provincial sales tax. Do not send money in response to an advertisement without confirming the credentials of that business, and be aware that some telephone numbers will be charged for by the minute

INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. Sites in AB & BC. Hands on real world machine training. NO Simulators. Start any Monday. Funding Options. www.IHESchool.com 1-866-399-3853 INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. Sites in AB & BC. Hands on real world machine training. NO Simulators. Start any Monday. Funding Options. www.IHESchool.com 1-866-399-3853 NOW - NEW 8 week courses covering snowmobile or quad or marine outboard repair. Take one course or all - fit your interest and your timeline. GPRC Fairview Campus, Fairview, Alberta. Affordable residences. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

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WANTED: Servers, bartenders, barrista’s & cooks @ Telegraph Cove Resorts Ltd. Send resume to Box 1, Telegraph Cove, BC V0N 3J0. Fax: 250-928-3105 or email: tcrltd@island.net. Attn: Taso.

Holbrook Dyson Logging Ltd Has vacancies in the following job: 1)Heavy Duty Mechanic. Details can be seen at http://hdlogging.com/ Fax resume to 250-287-9259

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Attention: Service Clubs Non-Profit Groups Students Seniors

Looking for new ways to make money? Want to deliver Sunday flyers? Routes available:

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A special Thanks to Quality Contractors for picking me as a senior to help. They help with things above & beyond any things I expected them to do. Thanks to Brian & Terry for all the help they have given me during my hospital stay & after. Phyllis Johnson

Coming Events BC ARTS And Culture Week is here! From April 22-28, arts councils & schools in your community are hosting activities of all sorts as part of the celebration. www.bcartsweek.org Hospital Gift Corner Open Monday - Friday 10 am - 1 pm Pancake Breakfast Blackpool Hall Sunday, April 29 8 am - 11 am $5/person The Rural Circle Coop of Producers and Providers meets weekly for planning sessions. For information call Cheryl at 250-674-3260.

Information PATIENTS - NEED a Medical Marijuana Doctor? Growers want to be a Designated Grower? Info at: www.greenlineacademy.com or 1-250-860-8611. Safe Home Response Providing a safe place to escape for women and their children. Volunteers always needed. Call 250-674-2135. SUPERB 24TH Annual Auction. Horse drawn carriages & sleighs. Plus incredible offering horse era antiques. Sunday, May 6, 12 noon, Al Oeming Park; Bodnarus Auctioneering. Phone 306-227-9505. Canada’s Best. www.aloemingauctions.com.

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Ph 250-674-3343 for more information

District of Clearwater

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

Employment Business Opportunities ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS to Every Hunter in BC! Advertise in The BC Hunting Regulations Synopsis 2012-2014 publication. Increased circulation 250,000 copies! Tremendous Reach, Two Year Edition! Contact Annemarie at 1 800 661 6335 or hunt@blackpress.ca

Education/Trade Schools APPLY NOW: Pennywise Scholarship For Women to attend Journalism certificate course at Langara College in Vancouver. Deadline May 30, 2012. More information: www.bccommunitynews.com

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NORTH THOMPSON JOBS BARRIERE EMPLOYMENT SERVICES 629 Barriere Town Rd. Barriere, BC V0E 1E0 Phone: 250-672-0036 / Fax: 250-672-2159 E-mail: mail@barriere-employment.ca • Website: www.barriere-employment.ca FARMERS – Gang Ranch F2912 RANCH WORKERS – Farmers, Cook, Irrigators, Cowboys F2912 WRANGLER/RANCH HAND – Crystal Waters GUEST Ranch A0212 CUSTOMER SERVICE PERSONS – Jim’s Food Market A0212A HOUSEKEEPER – Mike Wiegele - A1012 H R COORDINATOR – Hy-Tech Drilling A1212 SWIM INSTRUCTOR - NT Rec. Society A1812 SWIM INSTRUCTOR ASSISTANT - NT Rec. Society A1812A

are currently unemployed, you may be eligible for re-training dollars. Book an appointment to see one of our counselors for more information. We look forward to seeing you – come in and we’ll personally see that you get the information you’re seeking, or call and make an appointment.’ • FREE COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS • FREE RESUME HELP • FREE INFORMATION ON MANY SERVICES “Funded in whole or part through the CanadaBritish Columbia Labour Market Development Agreement” Sponsored by Barriere & District Chamber of Commerce

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priced as low as .25cents

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SERVICE MANAGER - Hanna Chrysler Ltd. (Hanna, Alberta). Opportunity in a perfect family environment. Strong team, competitive wages, benefits, growth potential. Fax resume: 403-854-2845. Email: chrysler@telusplanet.net.

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Past Vavenby General Store Wednesday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday 11a.m. - 3 p.m. Various items of clothing

AA meetings every Wed. 11 Lodge Dr. Roll call 8 pm. Side door. 250-674-0079. Alcoholics Anonymous

CONCRETE FINISHERS and Form Setters. Edmonton based company seeks experienced concrete finishers and form setters for work in Edmonton and northern Alberta. Subsistence and accommodations provided for out of town work; john@raidersconcrete.com. Cell 780-660-8130. Fax 780-444-7103.

Skill Development: If you have been on Employment Insurance in the past 3 years (5 years maternity) &

VAVENBY THRIFT SHOP

Personals

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MORLEY MULDOON Transport is seeking qualified Heavy Duty Mechanics or Heavy Equipment Technicians, Dispatcher, HR/Safety Supervisor. Fax resume to 780-8426511 or email to: dispatch.mmt@telus.net.

PUBLIC WORKS SUPERINTENDENT ADVENTURE STARTS HERE! The District requires a dynamic leader to join their management team as Public Works Superintendent. The Public Works Superintendent exercises a high degree of initiative, judgment and authority; and is responsible for the management of water distribution system; sanitary sewer; facilities; maintenance of roads; community parks and cemetery. The individual must be enthusiastic and highly motivated with the ability to work in a challenging, fast paced organizational environment. The Superintendent will report to the Chief Administrative Officer, provide support to the management team in strategic planning, departmental budgeting and monitoring, risk management, and will advise the Chief Administrative Officer on all matters pertaining to the department. The successful candidate will have proven leadership and organizational skills, and will maintain effective working relationships with staff, citizens, businesses, regional and neighbouring local governments, and other agencies and organizations. The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of Municipal Government; including Tenders, RFPs, and grant submissions, with a demonstrable combination of education and experience in municipal infrastructure, maintenance and safety practices. Educational requirements include: a Diploma or Certificate in Civil Engineering, certification in wastewater treatment, water treatment and water distribution, computer proficiency with Microsoft Office is a must, as is a valid B.C. Class 5 Driver's Licence. Experience in middle management level is required and Project Management is a definite asset. For further information please contact Leslie Groulx, Chief Administrative Officer at 250-6742257 or by email at lgroulx@docbc.ca. The District offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits package, a supportive work environment and supports continued career and professional development. Qualified applicants are invited to send their resumes including references and covering letter by 4:00 p.m. on May 4th, 2012 ATTN: Leslie Groulx, Chief Administrative Officer District of Clearwater Box 157, 132 Station Road Clearwater, B.C. V0E 1N0 Fax: 250-674-2173 Email: lgroulx@docbc.ca

E-mail: info@clearwateremployment.ca • Web Page: www.clearwateremployment.ca Public Works Superintendent: FT/Clw #410 Dishwasher: FT/PT Blue River #409 German/Dutch Speaking Tour Guide: Seas/FT Clw #408 Housekeeper: Summer Season/Blue River #407 Campground Attendant: FT & PT/Seasonal/3 positions/Clw. #406 Server: FT & PT/Seasonal/2 positions. Clw #405 Front Desk Clerk: FT/Seasonal/2 positions. Clw. #404 Housekeeper: PT/Seasonal/3 positions/Clw #403 Cashier/General Help: PT/seasonal/2positions/ Clw #402 Customer Service Rep: FT & PT/3pos Little Fort #0401 Shuttle Bus Driver/Naturalist/Photographer: FT/ Seas/Clw #0322 Office Reception: FT/Seas/Clw #0321 River Operations Manager: FT/Seas/Clw #0320 Trip Leader - Whitewater Rafting Guide: FT/Seas/ Clw #0319 Whitewater Kayaking Instructor: FT/Seas/Clw #0318 Horse Guide: Seas/Clw #0316 Office Assistant: Seas/Clw #0315 Housekeeper: Seas/Clw #0314 Breakfast/Lunch Cook: Seas/Clw #0313 Cook: Seas/Clw #0312 Waitress/Waiter: 2pos/Blue River #0307 Store Clerk/Cashier: 1FT/1PT pos/Blue River #0306 Line Cooks: 2FT/1PT pos/Blue River #0305 Apprentice Greens Keeper & Maintenance Person: Seas/Clw #0303 Horticulturist/Head Greens Keeper: Seas/Clw #0302 Campground Superintendent: Seas/Clw #0301 Cook: FT/Blue River #0207 Volunteer Firefighter 7 pos./Clw. #0205 Customer Service/Kitchen Helper: Seas/Clw. #0202 Class 1 Driving Instructor: FT/Clw. #0201 Cook/Kitchen Helper: Casual/Clearwater #0111

Boat Operator/Small Engine Mechanic: Seas/ Blue River #0108 Trip Leader Raft Guide: FT Seas. Clw #1203 Home Share Provider: FT/Clearwater#1006 GENERAL INFORMATION • Free Workshops: YOUTH RESUME & INTERVIEW SKILLS: Workshop designed for youth to develop a resume that presents their skills and qualifications in an attractive manner. The workshop also presents what to expect in an interview. Please call 250-674-2928 to register for free workshops. • North Thompson Job Fair: April 26 from 3-7pm at Clearwater Secondary School Gym • Resumes & Interviews: Go hand in hand, so the better prepared you are the greater the impression you will make to your future employer. Please drop in and our friendly staff will assist you. • Targeted Wage Subsidy (TWS): Are you currently on Employment Insurance or have you been in the last 3-5 years? If you have, you may be eligible for wage subsidy. Ask us for further info. • Funding for Skill Enhancement: Recent or active EI clients with a career plan in mind seeking assistance through Service Canada are required to book an appointment with one of our Employment Counsellors. • Blue River Itinerant: An employment consultant comes to town once a month. Next visit is Apr 24. If one on one appointments are required please call to set up a time prior to the drop in. For more information drop in to 58 Young Road, Clearwater, BC or phone 250-674-2928 or fax 250-674-2938.

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

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

Elliptical Trainer Canadian Tire Cardio Style ET150 in very good condition. Will trade for treadmill in good condition. Call 250-319-8023.

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Handyman. Plumbing, electric repairs, laminate floors, shelving, cabinets. Misc repairs. Emergency calls. Reasonable rates. corbeau@telus.net Claude 250-674-4046. Handyman: Residential renovations/repairs/new construction. 28 yrs exp. Barriere. HAFI program. Seniors discounts. Call Ray Semrick 250-318-5925 Need some help with those odd jobs you don’t have time for? Call Keiran Jones at 250674-3051 Pet sitting available. Are you looking for a little TLC for your pet while you are on vacation? Please call Keiran and Kaydn Jones at 250-674-3051. References available.

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Photography / Video Need a professional photographer? Portraits, weddings, special events, pet portraits, commercial. Affordable memories that last a lifetime. Seniors rates. Book now avoid & disappointment. Sorry no passport photos Jill Hayward 250-319-8023/250-672-0055

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

Misc Services www.biblio.com/bookstore/ kukuchai-books-clearwater

Kathy’s Jewellery & Gifts Jewellery available Certified Scentsy consultant Product on hand To order call: 250-674-3763 Sue’s Jewellery Repairs Since 1975 - We do it all, Retipping, Sizing, Soldering. Sue Ludtke - 250-587-6357 Word by Word Proofreading & Editing 250-674-7118

Pets & Livestock

Livestock Breeding turkey hens for sale. $40/ea. 250-672-9560

Employment

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Aircraft

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STEEL BUILDING- Blowout sale! 20x26 $5,199. 25x28 $5,799. 30x42 $8,390. 32x56 $11,700. 40x50 $14,480. 47x76 $20,325. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca

CESSNA 180 1976 on 3000 Caps for lease. DeHavilland DHC-2 1957 on 4930 Floats for lease. Van. Is. E-mail; rleroy@telus.net

Misc. Wanted Local Coin Collector buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic, Gold & Silver Coins. Call Chad 250-863-3082 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.

Barriere: 10 acres on Glengrove. Paved Rd, power, phone, water @ lot line. $149,000. 250-690-7244

Garage Sales

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4380 Dunsmuir Rd., Barriere, May 5, 9am-1pm (no earlybirds pls). Free Coffee. Assorted items incl: drill press, 12’ aluminum boat & acces., 71/2hp motor, electric motor & battery, utility trailer. GARAGE SALE April 28 & 29 9:30 am - 3:00 pm 529 Clearwater Valley Rd. GIGANTIC YARD SALE April 28 9 am-1 pm Rotary Sports Park Bring your own table and set up for $10; donate to the Rotary table (no furniture or appliances, please); buy irresistible bargains; have lunch - hot dogs, smokies, pop; support the Rotary Polio Eradication and Literacy Programs.

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

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

Misc. for Sale DIY STEEL Building deals! Many sizes and models. Make an offer on clearance buildings today and save thousands of dollars. Free brochure - 1-800668-5111 ext. 170. **HOME PHONE Reconnect** Call 1-866-287-1348. Prepaid long distance specials! Feature package specials! Referral program! Don’t be without a home phone! Call to connect! 1-866-287-1348. HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? Pick-up Truck Hitch, w/2” ballmount. Torque weight 500lbs max. trailerweight 5000lbs. $60. 250-672-9610 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. www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT

Interior Savings is the largest credit union based in the interior of B.C. We deliver exceptional financial services and products to over 82,000 members in 14 communities through 21 branches, two Commercial Services Centres and associated companies.

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

MERRITT SxS Duplex. DOWNTOWN. 1 Side newly decorated and vacant. Other side rented. Each side has 4 bdrms, 3- 4 pce baths, garden area & storage shed. $337,900. (604)534-2748.

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

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent CLEARWATER-1BDRM 2nd flr clean apt. NS/NP ref’s & dd req’d $575/mo 250-955-0298

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

Mobile Homes & Pads Barriere: Trailer 4 rent, 3+ bdrms, wood fireplace, work room, next to the river. DD. $575/mo. 250-320-5684 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.

Want to Rent 1/2 doz retirees need the use of a kitchen & a place to put their sleeping bags over several weekends during the fishing season, annually. “Have vacuum cleaner will travel.” stevestonra@gmail.com or call Mikey collect (604) 271-6217.

We are seeking solution-focused people to help us deliver our vision – to be the best in the communities we serve. As a valued team member, you will experience a diverse, exciting and rewarding workplace and a great place to build a career. Interior Savings is currently accepting applications for the following position: Casual Teller – Clearwater

The Teller supports Interior Savings’ vision of sales & service excellence by greeting members, pro-actively determining & fulfilling their basic needs and creating opportunity to refer/cross-sell additional financial products and services. Closing Date: April 29, 2012

Qualifications: x High school diploma/Grade 12 or equivalent x 1-3 years job related experience in a service-oriented environment, including experience as a teller or cashier x Proven sales and service ability x Ability to work well under pressure x Quality/Accuracy/Detail Driven x Demonstration of professionalism – tact and courtesy x Strong communication skills x Numerical aptitude x Strong team player x Computer literate

5 BDRM HOME IN TELKWA FOR SALE 3200 sq ft, 4 bath, includes washer & dryer, fridge & stove, dishwasher hot tub, natural gas, contact 250-845-3315

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MacLennan Farms has young grass finished beef & lean grass finished hamburger. 250-6742449. Please leave a message.

Multi Garage Sales Birch Island Sat. ~ April 28, ~ 9 am - 3 pm Watch for signs

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Employment

Acreage for Sale

Business/Office Service

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

Transportation

Food Products

For information or pick up of donations call Clearwater Rotary at 250-674-3998 or 250-674-2795.

Computer Services

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Digital and film photographs. Phone 250-674-3252 or email:kmcneill@mercuryspeed.com

DENIED CANADA Pension plan disability benefits? The Disability Claims Advocacy Clinic can help. Call Allison Schmidt at 1-877-793-3222. www.dcac.ca

Financial Services

Candle Creek Veterinary Service Now Open Mobile Veterinary Service Clearwater area Large animal procedures incl bovine c-sections, equine castrations and teeth floats. Emergencies and elective procedures avail by appoint. Small animal house calls for emergencies, euthanasia, etc. Sorry no spays, neuters, or immunizations. 250-674-3366 or 250-674-1754. Lve msg. Darren Ludbrook, DVM

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Applicants are invited to forward their cover letter and resume to: Interior Savings Credit Union 300-678 Bernard Avenue Kelowna BC V1Y 6P3 Fax: 250-869-8339 Email: hrworks@interiorsavings.com

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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.

Off Road Vehicles NOW - NEW 8 week courses covering snowmobile or quad or marine outboard repair. Take one course or all - fit your interest and your timeline. GPRC Fairview Campus, Fairview, Alberta. Affordable residences. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

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

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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

Scrap Car Removal Scrap Batteries Wanted We buy scrap batteries from cars & trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Minimum 10. Call Toll Free 1.877.334.2288

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Seedy Saturday focuses on food security issues Saving Seeds – As if our lives depend on it. ~ Dan Jason

Margot Venema Sharon Neufeld opened Seedy Saturday on April 14 with a presentation on seed saving. “My family came to Clearwater in the 1950s and I was raised from the soil,” Sharon told the audience. “We would save and can our food for the whole year.” “Our ancestors treasured their seeds as their life line,” she said. They saved their seeds and they would share them freely. Survival of people was linked together. It was not competitive. Saving seeds was a human right and seeds could not be owned. In the 1980s the government gave seed saving to the big companies for profit, something that has greatly affected diversity and farming. The statistics are frightening. During the Great Depression in the 1930s, 46 per cent of the population was involved in agriculture. Now, only one per cent of the population grows

Sharon Neufeld talks about the importance of saving seeds during opening remarks for Seedy Saturday. The annual event was held at Clearwater ski hill on Saturday, April 14. All photos by Margo Venema food and 75 per cent of them work for big companies growing only one type of crop mostly from genetically modified seeds, a practice that has not only greatly affected us but also the bees. Bees can only eat and cross-pollinate crops once a year. This has become increasingly harder when,

for example, the only crop grown on 600,000 acres is almonds. As a result the bees are being moved around in trucks, which is hard on the bee population. Also, bees are extremely sensitive to the pesticides that have to be used on genetically modified crops. Fortunately, in recent years people are slowly

reclaiming seed saving as their basic human right and the government is stepping up to save seeds through seed banks. Upon request the seed banks will send you a package with seeds that you can grow for them so diversity is encouraged. “The importance of moving seeds around is that diversity is maintained,” Sharon said. “This diversity allows the farmer to maximize output under the varied conditions of climate, slope, soil, altitude, fertility, water availability and water temperature.” Diversity is needed to ensure our survival. The great famines in history, such as the Irish potato famine, usually occurred when people relied on monoculture. The promises of genetically modified seeds (i.e. growing more food with more disease and drought resistant crops) have not come true. The dangers of genetically modified foods are the loss of diversity, extremely invasive super weeds, and potential health problems for people. Because of patenting of genetically modified seeds, the farmers are not allowed to save

their seeds anymore. Farmers from neighboring farms face big fines when genetically modified seeds are found in their crops. When these plants get away in nature - which is unavoidable - changes to the natural power system occur. “It is dangerous and wrong because we do not know what effects this will have on the environment,” Neufeld said. “We need to ensure health and environmental safety.”

The message from Sharon Neufeld is that we need to be growing our own food and if we are unable to do so, buying organically grown produces is the better choice. However, this is still oil driven. We also need to pay farmers a good wage and to have Seedy Saturdays. There is an urgency to act as our climates are shifting rapidly. Neufeld has noticed the

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Learning about lambs at the Aveley Ranch Anastasia Warner, Parker Thomas and Harris Thomas cuddle orphan lambs at the Aveley Sheep Ranch near Vavenby on Monday, April 16. They were accompanying grandparents on a seniors’ society tour. Photo by Sandra Holmes

January 20– February 18

February 19– March 20

This week is all about give and take, Capricorn. Do for others, and they will do for you. A special event calls for some extra-special gifts.

Some habits are hard to break, Aquarius. Look to a mentor to help and you will succeed. A fitness goal is easily achieved with a new piece of equipment.

The odds may be stacked against you, Pisces, but that doesn’t mean you won’t come out on top with a little ingenuity. A weekend endeavor requires a leap of faith.

March 21– April 19

April 20– May 20

May 21– June 21

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Speak up, Aries, and the problem will be solved. A little miracle at home makes for an interesting weekend. Travel plans come together.

Cast aside all doubt, Taurus. The offer is genuine and will bring you many rewards. A test of faith begins— be strong. Money woes ease.

Feeling blessed these days, Gemini? Pay it forward. A compromise at home raises everyone’s spirits and fun ensues all weekend long!

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July 23– August 22

August 23– September 22

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climate changing in her own backyard. “So how do we save ourselves?” she asked. “One of the answers is by knowing the difference between hybrids, F1, perennial, annual species, recognizing a non-conforming plant and knowing how to save seeds.” Seeds don’t live forever. An experiment testing seeds stored for 70 year in a seed bank was done to see which ones would still grow into a plant. The only species that did was mullen. All the others turned out to be worthless. Sharon Neufeld ended her presentation with how to ensure purity of seeds, how to pick the plants to save the seeds from, and how to save, dry, and store seeds. She also emphasized the importance of determining the germination rate of one’s seeds. She reminded everyone, “Label, label, label, because all seeds look the same.” With the newly acquired seed saving knowledge in mind the audience went on to enjoy Seedy Saturday and to what promises to be an interesting new growing season.

2 0 1 2 A business relationship blossoms with an addition. A larger-thanlife personality drops by with an offer you can’t refuse. Oh boy, oh boy, Cancer.

Oops, Leo. You fall behind on a project, raising some eyebrows. Not to worry. You will get back on track sooner than you think, thanks to an innovation.

Spend less, save more and you’ll definitely get more, Virgo. More in your bottom line and more peace of mind. Flowers provide a great pick-me-up.

September 23– October 22

October 23– November 21

November 22– December 21

Lady Luck smiles on you, Libra, and there is nothing beyond your reach. A treasured heirloom resurfaces, bringing back many fond memories.

The tiniest of changes make a vast improvement in a project. A rejection is a blessing in disguise. Be grateful for what you’re given, Scorpio.

News from afar gets the creative juices flowing, and you accomplish more than you have in some time, Sagittarius. A game of wits at the office proves challenging.

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Monday, April 23, 2012 Clearwater Times

Wells Gray SAR rescues Rotary Richard Kay Knox On Thursday, April 12 at precisely 6:52:40 p.m., Warren MacLennan became $500 richer when he won the Rotary Richard contest. With a total of some 820 guesses, 41 of them for that day, and four estimates between 6:00 and 7:30 p.m., the competition was steep, but the long-time Clearwater resident’s guess of 6:30:20 p.m. was the closest to the time when the clock on Rotary Richard stopped. Consequently he wins $500 worth of gift certificates to local stores of his choice. Money from this fundraiser and fun event, which was organized by Clearwater Rotary, will go towards providing more equipment at Dutch Lake Beach. Club members appreciate all who submitted guesses and the businesses who provided venues, making this the success it was. A rock attached to the battery of the clock that Rotary Richard was wearing went through the ice, stopping the clock, but that stalwart dark figure remained afloat. A perfect coincidence followed. Clearwater and Wells Gray Country’s intrepid Search and Rescue (SAR) team had just received waterproof suits that keep wearers afloat - and needed to test them out. They were happy to practise on a plywood man now floating on Dutch Lake. Friday, April 13 was deemed an auspicious day for this rescue. When the SAR van arrived at Dutch Lake, out stepped the team, completely waterproofed from top to toe, in bright yellow floater suits. An undersized, inflated “canoe”, paddles, and a long rope completed the outfit. Rope attached to the back end of the boat, three men squeezed into the small space, and, as two paddled out towards the subject, those on shore fed out the rope. Reaching an impasse where the paddlers were having difficulty in breaking the ice, the

Members of Clearwater Rotary Club congratulate Wells Gray Search and Rescue volunteers in their insulated dry suits after the successful rescue of Rotary Richard from the icy waters of Dutch Lake on Friday, April 13. Pictured are (back, l-r) Fred Erler, Les Sakals, Jean Nelson, Rotary Richard, Gord Dubois, Kay Knox, Hazel Photo by Eleanor Deckert Wadlegger, Rowena Volkers, (front, l-r) Sharon Dhillon and Bev Buck.

Members of Wells Gray Search and Rescue use an inflatable kayak to approach Rotary Richard. Photo by Kay Knox

front man leaned forward, and used crossed forearms to break out a path. Their objective was quickly reached and “Rotary Richard” was lifted on board. The front man then tested the capability of his outfit by going into the icy water, floating on his back. It looked like fun! The team on shore then pulled the boat backwards towards them and the deed was done: “Rotary Richard” was safe. Practice continued, however, as

members of the SAR team switched roles, men and women having the opportunity to paddle the wee craft through the icy water and be pulled back to shore. Clearwater and area is indeed fortunate to have these volunteers who are willing to tackle any circumstance to ensure the safety of all. And talking about lucky, Warren McLennan, on hearing that he was the recipient of this year’s prize, was planning on taking

Search and Rescue members Gord Dubois (l) and Les Sakals relax after retrieving Rotary Richard from the Photo by Eleanor Deckert nearly melted ice of Dutch Lake on Friday, April 13. his wife out to dinner to celebrate. Interestingly, last minute guessers were

not any closer to the date and time than those who put in their guesses in the contest two or

three weeks earlier. Clearwater Rotary intends to make this fun challenge an annual

event. Rotary Richard, safely rescued, will be out there again early in 2013.

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