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Roundabout meeting coming soon, says Lake
Keith McNeill A twicepostponed public input meeting about a roundabout proposed for the junction of Highway 5 and
learned with the HST was that, when people have concerns, we need to listen.” The KamloopsNorth Thompson MLA noted that a number of people
MLA Terry Lake the road to Wells Gray Park likely will be held in late February or early March, according to MLA Terry Lake. Originally scheduled for midDecember and then mid-January, the meeting was postponed first because of the tragic death of two local teachers, and then because some desired information was not yet available. “We want to gather as much information as possible, so people can make informed decisions,” Lake said. “One thing we
have signed a petition against the roundabout. Representatives of the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure met late last year with people from the BC Trucking Association. Concerns raised at that meeting have resulted in some design changes, he said. One or more people from the trucking association likely will attend the upcoming public input forum in Clearwater. “I hope to be at the meeting myself,” the MLA said, “but we will be in session then so it will
depend on when it is held.” A roundabout would help address safety and speed concerns at the location, he said. Lake noted that he was recently in Qualicum Beach on Vancouver Island. There is a roundabout there on the road that connects the highway with the beach. The mayor told him there had been some concerns before the roundabout went in but since it has been constructed, most people have been happy with it, he said. A news article stating that there would be an open house and information session about the roundabout proposed for the intersection of Highway 5 and the road to Wells Gray Park on Jan. 14 appeared on page 3 of the Jan. 3 issue of the Clearwater Times. To add to the confusion, an item in District of Clearwater’s What’s Happening column just below the news article stated the meeting would be on Jan. 16. Unfortunately, neither the news article nor the District column turned out to be correct, as by the time the newspaper came out the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure had decided to postpone the meeting.
Hockey night in Clearwater Clearwater Midget Rep Icehawk #12 Everett Raschke goes for a backhanded shot on Princeton’s goal during a game at the Sportsplex on Saturday evening. The local squad won the game 8 — 1. For more about the game and Clearwater and District Minor Hockey, see pages nine to 15 inside. Photo by Keith McNeill
Chamber to talk about forestry and tourism Keith McNeill Clearwater and District Chamber of Commerce will be holding a general meeting at Community Resource Center on Monday, Jan. 14, at 7 p.m., says Chamber manager Hettie Buck. Speakers will be Bas Delaney of the Healthy Forests-Healthy Communities initiative and Brad Bradbury of Tourism Wells Gray. Delaney will speak about the Healthy Forests-Healthy Communities initiative and about Bridges II, a project focussed on valueadded forest products.
“Bas is an experienced forester and very knowledgable about forestry in our region,” Buck said. Bradbury will share information about the newly created TOTA (Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association) initiative called EQ. “He will explain how this new program may assist tourism operators in the region and how it will be implemented here in the North Thompson,” said the Chamber manager. Buck noted that everyone is welcome to attend the meeting and that refreshments will be served. “Join us for this informative evening and opportunity to network locally,” she said.
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Roundabout debate attracts interest on social media Keith McNeill
Over 200 comments as of Monday morning and am amazing amount of information exchanged. That was the outcome of a post-
ing on a Clearwaterbased Facebook page by your editor on Wednesday morning, Jan. 2. The posting said that the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure had
postponed a public meeting on the roundabout scheduled for Jan. 14. It appears the comments were mostly against the project during the first few days then gradually, as
more evidence came in, switched to being more neutral or even slightly positive. A turning point might have been on Friday afternoon when Kaitlynn VanderZwan and Dennis Greffard
Drawing from the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure shows an early draft of the design for a roundabout proposed for the junction of Highway 5 and the road to Wells Gray Park. Times file graphic
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both posted links to a YouTube video titled “Roundabout Myth – Large Trucks.” Address of the video is www.youtube.com/ watch?v=OnVzsC2 fOQw. The video was produced by Kittelson Associates, a transportation engineering company based in Portland, Oregon. It explains that roundabouts can be built to accommodate large trucks. Most have truck aprons in the middle – a raised disk that gives trucks, buses and other large vehicles extra room to navigate the roundabout. It includes shots of an extra-long tank being taken through a roundabout. The highly skilled driver not only uses every inch available to him, but every fraction of an inch. The video also showed an alternative used in some roundabouts – a bypass through the middle for extra-large loads unable to negotiate the curve (presumably this would have a gate to prevent unnecessary use). Before the video was posted, the consensus seemed to be that truck with extralarge loads would not be able to negotiate the roundabout. After the video, the feeling seemed to be that, while some truckers would have
to learn a new set of skills, any load being transported legally along Highway 5 would be able to get through. VanderZwan also listed five advantages for roundabouts: 1) Safety – Roundabouts have been shown to reduce fatal accidents by as much as 90 per cent and injury accidents as much as 75 per cent, while pedestrian crashes reduced by 30 – 40 per cent. The reduction in accidents is attributed to slower speeds and reduced number of conflict points. 2) Fewer conflict points. Standard four-way intersections have 32 conflict points versus eight in a roundabout 3) One-way operation. Vehicles travel in the same direction virtually eliminating the possibility of right angle or headon collision 4) Pedestrians only have to cross one direction of traffic at a time, which makes it more safe for them 5) Reduces pollution. Caroline Watson Jacobs Kuiper posted many of the comments regarding extra-large loads. The loads they move are often 16 feet wide or wider, she wrote. They never travel during
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the peak times. Their permit tells them when they can travel and where. It would not be cool to have to get through a gate on the roundabout if it is frozen in winter, she said. Anita Cathomas wrote that extra long truck trailer load combinations travel through Clearwater on a regular basis. Such loads are considered “superloads,” she wrote, and Highway 5 is designated a superload corridor. They move under special permit and only between midnight and 5 a.m. Having these loads disrupted by a traffic circle would be unsafe and unnecessary, she felt. Several writers commented that the intersection at the Wells Gray Inn should have a higher priority than the one at the Infocenter. “My dislike for this is is that it is being put in at the wrong intersection,” wrote James Cameron. “I've almost been in a few pile-ups there.” Sharon Chaytor posted information regarding the costs of roundabouts versus stoplights from the Wisconsin Department of Highways. ““The cost difference between building a roundabout and a traffic signal is comparable,” she wrote. “A roundabout may need more property within the actual intersection, but takes up less space on the streets approaching the roundabout. In addition to reducing congestion and increasing safety, roundabouts eliminate hardware, maintenance and electrical costs associated with traffic signals, which can amount to approximately $5,000 per year. However, there are typically more overhead lights and additional maintenance with the central island landscaping or grass mowing at a roundabout.”
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Health Forests - Healthy Communities coordinator to speak at local forum
Yellowhead raises funds for winter program
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Bill Bourgeois, coordinator of the provincewide Healthy Forests - Healthy Communities (HF-HC) initiative will be the keynote speaker at the North Thompson community dialogue session to be held at the Wells Gray Inn on Saturday, Jan. 19. The forum will be an opportunity for residents to hear of the progress to date on the issues identified in the November 2011 HF-HC session in Clearwater, and to help define priority actions to be pursued in the immediate future in the North Thompson Valley. Bill Bourgeois, PhD, is a registered professional forester, has 38 years of experience in promoting advancement of B.C. forest management and is the coordinator of the Healthy Forests - Healthy Communities initiative - a non-partisan, volunteer supported initiative to provide an opportunity for communities and concerned citizens to inform decision-makers of their views and concerns regarding the management of B.C. forestlands. In the past two years, Bourgeois has led the series of community workshops to identify how recent changes in forestry influence the economic stability of rural towns, the quality of life in our communities and family life. In the summer of 2012, a second round of community workshops continued to obtain information from citizens on desired actions to address forestry concerns. A draft strategic action plan has been prepared
Yellowhead Mining Inc. announced on Dec. 27 that it had completed an additional portion of its previously announced nonbrokered private placement of common shares of the company. An aggregate of 1,825,689 flow-through common shares were issued to various qualified investors at an issue price of $0.70 per FT share. Gross proceeds from the closing of this portion of the private placement totalled approximately $1.28 million. The company paid finders’ fees equal to five per cent of the gross proceeds. Proceeds received by the company for the sale of the FT shares
Bill Bourgeois, reflecting the information compiled to date. It will be finalized in February and presented to senior provincial government, local government and industry decision makers. Bourgeois is expected to speak to issues and actions identified in other community dialogue session, enabling attendees to compare and contrast the local forestry issues and propose solutions. For more information, go to the Healthy Forests - Healthy Communities - A conversation on BC Forests, website at http://bcforestconversation.com
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Kamloops- Owners of more than 4,000 properties throughout the North Thompson can expect to receive their 2013 assessment notices in the next few days. “Values of most homes in the North Thompson region are remaining stable compared to last year”s assessment roll,” said Graham Held, deputy assessor. “Most home owners in the North Thompson will see modest changes in the minus-five per cent to plus-five per cent range.” Barriere”s Assessment Roll increased from $197 million last year to $200 million this year. Clearwater”s Assessment Roll increased from $320 million last year to $331 million this year. “Property owners who feel that their property assessment does not reflect market value as of July 1, 2012 or see incorrect
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Community Recreation R Programs Thhe District of Clearwaterr Communityy Recreationn Programs bbrochure haas been delivvered to com mmunity m mailboxes. Thhis brochuree is full of infoormation on upcoming fiitness classees for kids aand adults, M Minor Hockey gamee schedule, Continuing C Studies, S Com mmunity U foor the Upperr North Thom mpson from Thompson R Rivers Univerrsity, Summeer Programss and upcom ming events in the comm munity. Be suure to check it out. If you diid not receivve a Community Recreattion Program m you can pick one up aat the Districtt office or goo online at w www.districtofclearwater.com W Winterfest 20013 It looks like thhe weather iss cooperatinng with the annual Winteerfest this yeear. Be sure to mark on yyour caalendar Januuary 25th -277th, 2013 for fun activitiess at the Sportsplex, Cleaarwater Ski H Hill, and X-C Country traails. The Rootary Club will be hostingg their annuaal Fishing Deerby at Dutcch Lake on S Sunday Januuary 27th, 20013. Check back here foor more inforrmation. mation Session - POSTPPONED Public Noticee - Open Hoouse Inform Thhe Ministry of o Transportation and Infrastructure has postponned the Opeen House Infformation Seession on thhe intersectioon improvem ments on Higghway No. 5 at Clearwatter Valley Rooad. Foor more infoormation pleaase contact Project Mannager Dave SShibata at 250.828.40699 or email: Dave.Shibataa@gov.bc.caa Healthy Foreests-Healthyy Communities: You are inviteed to particippate in a connversation too help definee an Action PPlan to proteect and expaand forest seector jobs, enhance4 e community staability and deeliver expectted goods and services.. This will bee a valuable oppportunity too understandd how continnuing changees in forestryy influence the quality off life in our ccommunities, too help definee solution and how we caan work towaard overcom ming the obsstacles. Inn order to resspond to thee needs of thhe communitties, the Actiion Plan will focus on “w what to do” aand “how to doo” in order too move forward on speccific actions. The informaation gathereed from the ddialogue will help reesource deciision-makerss understandd the valuess and needs of the valleyy communitiees. Thhe format will include Brreakout Sesssions to enaable small grroups to expplore themess and providee peerspectives and personaal views on the t emergingg Forestry isssues. Your input will bee communicaated to deecision-makers who influuence, deveelop and estaablish forest policy for thhe province. Your views will help crreate a vision for our loccal forests. Pre-register at a clearwaterrforestconveersation@gm mail.com or 2250.674.34998. There is nno registratioon fee. Loocation: Wells Gray Inn Date: Saturdaay: January 19, 2013 R Registration: 12:30-1:00ppm Tiime: 1:00-4:00pm Upcoming Evvents Jaanuary 19, 2012, 2 Publicc Meeting, Healthy H Foressts – Healthyy Communitties Sessionn, Forestry in the Post Beetle Era inn the North Thompson T Valley. Weells Gray Inn , 1pm M of Council C Upcoming Meetings Jaanuary 22ndd, 2013 – Economic Devvelopment Meeting – 5:000pm Jaanuary 22ndd, 2013 – Reegular Counccil Meeting – 5:00pm Feebruary 5th, 2013 – Infraastructure Meeting M – 5:000pm Feebruary 5th, 2013 – Reggular Council Meeting – 5:00pm
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“ The truth does not change according to our ability to stomach it.” Flannery O'Connor, writer editorial by keith mcNeill
Roundabout comment string was worthwhile endeavour
More questions raised about editing of letters Editor, The Times
Re: Rambling Man questions letter editing I must say I was totally amazed to see that the last paragraph of my letter was completely deleted from my Jan. 3 letter to the editor. Keith, if you keep butchering my letters, they’ll be as boring as your editorials! Cutting the last paragraph is like telling a joke and forgetting the punch line, or giving someone you don’t like a book to read after you tore out the last chapter.
Back to the main topic. The meeting scheduled for Jan. 14 has been postponed again and will probably be rescheduled for late February or early March. Whether people are for or against the roundabout, it is very important that they show up for this meeting. Questions I would like to see answered are: • What are the stats regarding this particular intersection, pertaining to vehiclepedestrian accidents and fatalities?
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• What is the cost of changing the pedestrian light so it turns red instead of yellow when the button is pushed? • Who at the Highways Ministry told district council that lights are no longer installed at intersections on numbered highways? If you want to slow down traffic, enforce the law rather than blockading the highway. Money wasted on this boondoggle could quite easily be spent hiring two more highway patrol officers. Maybe Highway 5 would then be a lot safer. Reduce the 60 km/hr zone to 50 km/ hr and Michelle and the two new officers could have a contest to see who is the first one to need a day off because of writer’s cramp.
Jim Lamberton The Rambling Man Clearwater, B. C.
For those of you who didn’t participate, the comment string on the Facebook page Clearwater Info Board about the proposed roundabout was a good example of the power of social media we’ve all been hearing about. As reported in the article on page A2, the comment string was initiated by a posting by your editor about the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure’s re-scheduling a meeting about the roundabout that had been planned for Jan. 14. As of early Monday morning about 39 people had posted a total of 204 comments to the comment string. Caroline Watson Jacobs Kuiper was the most prolific poster, with about 40 comments. John Foster was in number two spot, with about 34. This newspaper has come out editorially in favor of the roundabout. It appears to be the best approach to slow traffic going through the intersection of Highway 5 and the road to Wells Gray Park. And it appears to have good potential for highlighting the turnoff to the park. A wide variety of opinions have been voiced about the roundabout, both in the comment
string, on these Opinion pages, and elsewhere, but so far we have heard no evidence that would persuade us to change our earlier stance. Roundabouts are common elsewhere in the world. The provincial government has made it clear that roundabouts are now the preferred approach at all intersections on major highways. Alternatives will only be used if there are good reasons why a roundabout will not work. The government has adopted that policy and now it wants to implement it. Clearwater’s mayor and council have gone on record as being in favor of a roundabout and so we find ourselves fast-tracked to be the first in the province with a roundabout on a major highway. We won’t be the last. Once this goes ahead, we can expect to see more roundabouts at intersections such as the Halston connector and the turnoff for the Red Bridge in Kamloops. It’s too bad that North Thompson Driving School closed up shop and no longer trains long distance truckers in Clearwater. If they were still here they likely would find themselves in demand as truckers from all over B.C. line up to learn a new skill.
Roundabout postponement raises questions Editor, The Times:
I see that the public meeting for the roundabout has been postponed indefinitely. It would be nice to know the purpose of the postponement. Ideas that cross my mind are: 1. They want to get much further along and be able to put it to the taxpayers that it is a fait accompli, in order to avoid further conflict. 2. Orders from Victoria have put a hold on the project due to budget cuts. It could even get lost in the great sea of cancelled projects. In the grand scheme of things, this is just a little project, but all pennies count when politicians are looking for dollars for projects close to their heart, like annual raises, more travel expenses, etc. It could also be a project that, if cancelled, would not upset very many voters. 3. A while ago I wrote about studies being done by large trucking companies using vari-
ous routes to deliver goods. It seems a least some readers are not aware that virtually every large scale trucking company has logistical people that study potential routes for their trucks to use. Decisions are based on time, economics, safety, and the like, as well as increases in business in other areas. This is always an ongoing requirement. 4. One of the long term trailer haulers has just had an increase in business and has started using this route for additional hauls. Now, instead of three trailers per day, they are currently shipping seven through Clearwater. I went and counted them to be sure. Seven units requires seven drivers, perhaps 14 if they are going to sleep en route. They also require seven pilot cars and the additional seven or 14 drivers for them. Unless they have secured other business, all rigs and pilot cars have to return as well, so that
potentially doubles the traffic for just one company. 5. When a friend and I were driving the highway south of Clearwater the other day, a very large semi came speeding around the corner and tried to turn too sharply for his speed and as a result, the trailer tipped up onto one wheel and only by sharply turning into the oncoming lane did he manage to get all wheels back on the ground. We had to pull right over off the pavement on our side to avoid an accident. In addition to this we are all saddened by the fatal accident in the immediate same area. This further makes the case that Highways needs to fix our known problems before embarking on a fantasy operation. Guard rails there may have saved lives. Proper planning and installation at the Wells Gray intersection will save lives.
Chuck Emery Clearwater, B.C.
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PST rules won’t change Editor, The Times:
Re: “Panel goes after families with TV, snack and school supply taxes” in the Jan. 3 issue Jordan Bateman is wrong; our government is returning to the PST with the permanent exemptions in place, just as we committed following the 2011 referendum. We have been clear: the PST will return on April 1, 2013, with all permanent exemptions. Consumers will again not pay PST on purchases like food, restaurant meals, bicycles, gym memberships, movie tickets, school supplies, and others, nor for personal services like haircuts. The expert panel on business taxation was appointed in January 2012 to provide analysis and
recommendations to the province on business tax competitiveness. The panel also recommended a number of procedural ways we could make the PST easier for businesses to administer, some of which we are able to put in place in time for the April transition. Not surprisingly, the independent experts offered a wide range of suggestions, and the report deserves the public’s consideration. However, I can tell you categorically that government will not be expanding the PST as suggested by Mr. Bateman. To get the facts on the return to PST, visit www. PSTinBC.ca.
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New model for inter-city busing could lower prices WINNIPEG: The Frontier Centre for Public Policy recently released Inter-City Busing: A New Regulatory Framework for Canada, authored by policy analyst Steve Lafleur. Canada’s inter-city bus industry provides crucial mobility to rural residents and low-income urban Canadians. But the cost of providing inter-city bus services to rural areas experiencing population declines is becoming prohibitive in some cases. Greyhound has historically been required to subsidize unprofitable rural routes through artificially high fares paid by urban riders. This model has been abandoned in most of Canada, so a new approach will be required to keep the buses running for the sake of rural residents and low-income urban Canadians. Given the importance of rural busing, there is a justification for subsidies. However,
overcharging the urban poor to subsidize rural residents has been the wrong approach. The study examines prices in several North American jurisdictions, and finds that prices are typically higher in Canada, particularly in Saskatchewan, which has a government monopoly on inter-city busing within the province. By contrast, the entry of discount carrier Megabus has reduced prices between many destinations in the Windsor-Toronto-Montreal corridor to roughly the level found in major U.S. cities. Eliminating price and scheduling regulations would allow for discount carriers such as Megabus to provide frequent, low cost travel between large urban destinations. But the corollary to deregulating the inter-city bus market is that rural residents will have to pay the full cost of buses, or com-
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panies will continue to reduce service. The solution presented in the paper is to adopt a system of competitive tendering based on the model used in Washington State, whereby companies bid on the minimum level of subsidization at which they can service unprofitable routes. Washington is one of the few jurisdictions that has increased rural bus service recently, and have done so at a lower rate of subsidization than Manitoba or Saskatchewan. It is an approach that harnesses competition, while ensuring that rural communities don’t get left behind. It offers a more lasting solution that will benefit rural travellers and low income urban residents. – Author Steve Lafleur is a policy analyst with the Frontier Centre for Public Policy.
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Elks report successful but sad end of year Editor, The Times:
This is Phyllis talking about my favourite topic, the Clearwater Elks. I apologize for not getting Christmas wishes to all of you in the paper. I hope your Christmas was great also your New Year great. The Elks have wrapped up another year with a successful pancake breakfast, with a special thanks to the Royal Purple for their help. We had our three-day bazaar in December. I think it was a real success. I would like to thank every one who participated. Special thanks to Moe Smith for donating some of Diane’s quilting pieces. They were lovely and I felt she was with us. Also spe-
cial thanks go to Shirley, Jenny and Vannie for their help at the bazaar. Bingo is the second and fourth Thursday of the month, which means that for January it will be the 10th and the 24th. One more person I have to thank for all that she does for us is our dear Kelly. It is with great sadness that our year ends with the passing of Past Exalted Ruler and very trusted member of the Elks, Leverne Burnell. May you rest in peace, dear friend.
Phyllis Bucknell Clearwater Elks Lodge #499 P.S. Our Vannie is moving to Kamloops. Bye little girl, we will miss you.
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The first column of the year traditionally contains some information about healthy resolutions to make. Rather than listing the common ones (we all know what they are!) it’s good to remind you to set realistic goals, not make too many resolutions and set a deadline to achieve those goals. Writing them down so you can see them every day is another good idea. Good Luck! One other suggestion that helps us reach our health goals is to have a friend to support you in your resolve. Friends can be a great help in maintaining your motivation. If you are one of those people who always puts off seeing your doctor for a checkup, do it now. It’s human nature to shrug off a little health problem thinking it will go away soon and you don’t want to bother the doctor about ‘every little thing’, but it could be the start of a big thing. Make that appointment soon. Another idea that helps your doctor during these checkups is to be familiar with your family history. Take time to look into what your close relatives’ health was like and what they may have died from. Some diseases are hereditary, and knowing your family health history will help your doctor help you. Pharmacists are a great resource you can use on your path to good health. We’d be happy to help you with your health goals. Have a happy and healthy New Year!
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Clearwater trustees agreed that firefighters should go to fires outside of the fire protection district if loss of life was involved. Chairman Jack Foote objected, saying that the district was on the verge of a reduction in insurance rates, and if a fire occurred while the truck was out of the district, then “… we would be back at square one again.” John Harwood, representing the Thompson Nicola Regional District, explained
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what could be done regarding mutual aid pacts with such outside areas as Star Lake and Sunshine Valley.
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YEARS AGO: Central North Thompson Chamber of Commerce and Region “L” Tourist Association sponsored a 12-hour hospitality course at the Wells Gray Inn. Clearwater RCMP reported that they had charged 63 persons with impaired driving during the previous year.
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YEARS AGO: In spite of rain, more than 130 skiers hit the slopes for the first day of the season at Clearwater Ski Hill on Jan. 8. Four members of Vernon Search and Rescue traveled to Clearwater to help organize a search and rescue club for the North Thompson. Over 280 Blackpool telephone numbers changed. The new numbers began with the prefix 587-. The new Venture Lodge re-opened in Blue River. The original building had been damaged over one year earlier by an explosion
caused by fumes from a gasoline truck.
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YEARS AGO: M.P. Nelson Riis said that, as a result of the closure of Camp Two sawmill the previous month, Clearwater needed a regional economic development coordinator to develop business leads and provide information. He suggested the federal government, provincial government and regional district each pay one-third of the cost. Adam Robert Braaten was the first baby of the year at Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital. He was the son of Ron and Tammy Braaten.
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YEARS AGO: A Clearwater couple, Joel and Leanne Hudson, saved Christmas for a little girl. A box containing two-and-a-half year old Amanda Morey’s Christmas gifts blew out of the back of her parents’ truck while they were
driving home to 100 Mile. They had been visiting Amanada’s grandparents, Bill and Ruth Barnes in Clearwater. “I felt just sick,” said her mother, Sandy Morey. The Hudsons found the box and later called the Moreys. Weyerhaeuser’s Vavenby sawmill was the third most profitable sawmill of the six the company has in the B.C. Interior, said division manager Dave Hay. The success came despite operation on just one shift for the previous three years.
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YEARS AGO: RCMP Constables Mike Savage and Jon Stuart tracked a man through fresh snow after he had broken into a house and threatened the residents. The man fled out the back door of the home when police arrived, but was located nearby. Assessment notices showed the value of a typical residential lot in Blue River to have increased from $12,000 to $25,000.
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YEARS AGO: Over 100 Clearwater residents surprised TNRD director Bert Walker by turning out for a Clearwater Action meeting. The gathering was a follow-up to a town hall meeting held Dec. 14 in response to Weyerhaeuser’s announcement that it would close its Vavenby sawmill in March. Four members of the Wells Gray Outdoor Club and all members of the Thomas family took part in the first event of the B.C. Cup crosscountry skiing competition series, held in Kelowna.
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YEARS AGO: Two local girls, Jenna Ormondy and Aaron Ritchie-Bonar were selected for the BC Winter Games during the tryouts at the North Thompson Sportsplex. Ormondy made Okanagan Team One and Ritchie-Bonar made Okanagan Team Two. At its first meeting of 2008 the Clearwater Ski Club voted to take the “For Sale” sign down. The ski club was busy working on several projects to stabilize its finances. Murtle River
Nordics and Helmcken Falls Lodge had set track for cross-country skiing in Wells Gray Park on both the 30-km Loppet loop trail and the Pyramid Campground road. Trail fees were $5/ day, and a season’s membership was $25 for adults. There was no charge for children.
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YEAR AGO: Ten brave souls took part in the 25th annual Little Fort Polar Bear Dip on Jan. 1, 2012. District of Clearwater agreed to pay up to $14,000 to fund for another year the “social bus” that operated between Vavenby and Kamloops. There had been 739 riders (one way) from Feb. 1 to Nov. 29 of the previous year, director of finance Sheila Thiessen reported. Clearwater was paying 30 per cent of the cost, Barriere 20 per cent and TNRD 50 per cent. Most homes in the North Thompson Valley were worth about the same as compared to the previous year, according to BC Assessment. Clearwater’s and Barriere’s assessment rolls were both down slightly.
When it comes to construction, put safety first, not wood TORONTO/CNW/ - Canada's National Building Code encourages the use of different materials to optimize building performance, and cities like Halifax should do the same, say several Canadian builders and engineers. Their statements follow a recent report by the City of Halifax recommending the use of wood as a first choice in municipal building construction. The report says that environmentally, wood building materials "have lower energy, water and air quality impacts than alternatives," while economically, the use of wood would benefit Nova Scotia's forestry and lumber sectors — "mainstays" of the provincial economy. "While economics and environment are both valid considerations in construction, what about public safety?" says Paul Hargest, president of the Canadian Concrete Masonry Producers Association (CCMPA). "Ask anyone where they would rather be in the event of a fire — a structure made of wood, or one built with materials such as masonry or concrete." Canada's National Building Code not only encourages the use of different materials for optimal building performance, but also limits the use of wood to buildings four storeys and less — a fact, says Hargest, that strongly suggests wood is not always the best material for the job.
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Treasures from the Earth rock show coming to Clearwater Submitted On Saturday, Jan. 26, Raft River Rockhounds will present “Treasures from the Earth,” a family fun day with something for everyone. It be held at the Elks Hall from 11 a.m. — 4 p.m. with admission by donation. One of our venders, R&L Gemsentials from Lumby, will bring numerous stones and jewellery for sale. They will also be offering basic wire wrapping workshop but you must pre-register. We have numerous activities planned for
children for a small fee. The Elks Hall will offer a snack bar, there will be displays, plus an identification corner for those people who have found stones and are not sure what they are. There will be demonstrations on metal detectors, rock polishing and more. Rock talk with Yukon John, who has a claim in the Yukon and mines for gold. There will be a gold ticket rock auction, door prizes and more. Memberships will be on sale. Consider joining us in collecting rocks, fossils, mineral, gold panning, field trips, social gatherings and more. We invite the people who have or who are interested in metal
detectors to please join our Club. For more information or to register for the workshops, please call Fay McCracken 250-6742700 or email raftriverrockhounds@gmail. com For those who don’t know, let us define what a rockhound is. 'A rockhound is someone that makes a hobby of collecting rocks and/or mineral specimens from the earth.' Get involved with the Raft River Rockhounds. Being in a group of people who are into rockhounding will be a source of great motivation. They will help you identify rocks, show you where to find
Explore the opportunities with Clearwater Chamber of Commerce Submitted Clearwater and District Chamber of Commerce will be working in partnership with Clearwater Secondary School students and staff to host the second annual North Thompson Job Fair and Trade Show for 2013 on Student Day – Friday, Feb. 1 and on Saturday, Feb. 2. Everyone will be welcome! Friday, Feb. 1 will focus on a Student Job Fair that will offer students the opportunity to explore career options, collect valuable information and ask questions from professionals.
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Saturday, Feb. 2 will be 'Everyone Welcome' day in conjunction with Clearwater Festival and Events Society's seventh annual Arts, Health and Wellness Expo being held at Clearwater Secondary the same day. The high school will be full of positive energy and information. Don't miss these two days to explore the opportunities in the North Thompson Valley. There will be demonstrations, samples, career information, professionals, products and so much to see. For more information about the Job Fair Trade Show, contact Hettie Buck, manager, Clearwater and District Chamber of Commerce at manager@clearwaterbcchamber.com or 250.674.3530
Lumber demand expected to increase the drift of forest workers to the mining and energy sectors”. Indeed, the labor capacity issue has caught timber investors’ attention. CILA executive Articles in a variety of newspapers and director MaryAnne Arcand has been asked to online sources are calling timber the “comspeak to the IQPC’s Timberland Investment modity du jour” for 2013. According to World Summit in New York on Jan. 30. This InvestorPlace.com (Jan 2/13), “Lumber has summit is the premier meeting of the year for rallied to its highest level in more than six investment opportunities in the timberland years, with the price of framing asset class. She has been asked to lumber – the kind used in new address the issue of the shortage homes – hitting $373 per 1,000 of loggers within the industry, board-feet. Overall, framing lumthe impact loggers will have on ber prices jumped by 38 per cent in 2012. Chicago Mercantile Exchange Lumber has rallied going from 600,000 housing starts to 1.5 million in the US, lumber futures rallied 43 per cent to its highest level and training issues. during the year. Those gains have pushed lumber in more than six www.thegreenestworkforce.ca to the top of the 24 commodities In May 2012, the Forest years, .... tracked by the Standard & Poor’s Products Association of Canada GSCI Spot Index. Yet, there are CILA launched its Vision 2020, which plenty of reasons to be bullish in publicly articulated a goal of 2013 and beyond. With analysts recruiting 60,000 workers into predicting a new “super-cycle” the forest products industry by brewing for forest products in the 2020. To support this, on Feb. 6 years ahead, there’s plenty of time FPAC will launch a new online to cash in on timber’s long-term forest products recruitment iniappeal.” tiative called thegreenestworkforce.ca. The CanadianBusiness.com noted (Jan 2) that, while there is an increased demand for lumber website is filled with targeted information, such as industry-specific career information, with the increase in U.S. housing starts, producers can’t just ramp up production, because job profiles, video testimonials, and links to they “... don’t have the labor to boost output, company job sites, for those seeking employment in Canada’s forest products sector. due to a lost half-decade of career starts and
more, and provide field-trips where you can all find them together. Rockhounding suddenly becomes much better when you find others that can appreciate and admire your finds. Rockhounding is healthy for the body and spirit, since you have to get outside and walk around, you will be getting great exercise. It works well in groups so your family or friends can all get involved. Kids seem to have a natural affinity to dirt and digging in dirt. Not only do you have the opportunity to find nature’s awesome treasures but also you get the health and social benefits as a side effect.
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Church celebrates New Year’s Eve with family potluck dinner and entertainment Robyn Rexin Vavenby Christian Church held a New Year’s Eve party at the church on Dec. 31. Approximately 38 people attended. Some of the children came dressed in their pyjamas. The party began at 5:45 with a delicious potluck dinner. There was a wide selection of foods to choose from. After dinner the adults played board games and some put a puzzle together. Some of the children joined in these games, some watched a video, and a some attempted table tennis in the hallway. An excellent movie called The Ultimate Gift – it was both serious and humorous – followed the games. It was over just in time for the countdown to the new year and then the singing of Auld Lang Syne. Everyone had a great time. New operator for water system Vavenby has a new water system operator. The past operator, Bob Rexin, has retired and handed over the duties to new operator Ken Timms. Anyone with
Vavenby kids play table tennis during New Year’s activities. Photo by Robyn Rexin problems or questions can phone Timms at 250-674-3020. He does have a mechanical background, which is a plus. Store holds coloring contest There was a Christmas coloring contest at the Vavenby General Store. Winners were Courtney Prince, Mercy Flegel, Gavin Prince, Alexis Weber, Dakota Flegel, and
Mom. All received a surprise and free movie rental. Community hall starts up Crib and darts started again at the community hall – crib on Tuesday, Jan. 8 and darts on Thursday, Jan. 10. Both begin at 7 p.m. sharp. Come out and join in the fun. The cost is only $3 per night. A Happy New Year to everyone!
Government introduces new ID cards to prevent health fraud By Tom Fletcher, Black Press VICTORIA – The B.C. government is rolling out its new high-tech medical services cards starting Feb. 15 in an effort to phase out millions of CareCards in the hands of non-residents. The new cards will be combined with the B.C. driver's licence, with a similar "BC Services Card" available to those who don't drive. Residents will be required to re-enrol to renew the card every five years, whether they drive or not. Qualified residents can enrol in the Medical Services Plan at any provincial office that issues driver's licences. There is no fee for the health services card only. The current $75 fee for a five-year driver's licence renewal will apply to the new combined cards, discounted to $17 for seniors. There is no requirement to get the new card until your driver's licence needs to be renewed. The government's plan is to change over all eligible B.C. residents between the ages of 19 and 74 to the new cards over the next five years. To be eligible for MSP coverage, you must be a citizen or approved permanent resident of Canada, living in B.C. at least six months
of the year. Dependents must also be residents to be eligible for coverage. The health ministry announced the new card program in May 2011, after a review showed there were up to 9.1 million B.C. CareCards in circulation. The total population of B.C. is 4.5 million. Health Minister Margaret MacDiarmid said the new card is designed to comply with B.C.'s information and privacy law, which restricts how personal data can be used and shared. That means ICBC and police have no access to medical files, and hospitals and medical offices have no access to driving records.
PST registration for businesses begins in January Ministry of Finance VICTORIA - Businesses that sell or lease taxable goods, or sell software or taxable services in B.C., could register to collect the tax as of Wednesday of last week, announced Minister of State for Small Business Naomi Yamamoto. Registration for the provincial sales tax opened Jan. 2, 2013. The PST will be re-implemented April 1, 2013. Businesses can register three ways:
* Online - go to: www.gov. bc.ca/etaxbc/register Online registration should take about 10 to 20 minutes to complete. * In person - go to the nearest Service BC Centre. See locations at: www.servicebc.gov.bc.ca/ - or visit our office at 1802 Douglas St. inVictoria. * By mail or fax - complete the Application for Registration for Provincial Sales Tax (FIN 418) found at: www.gov.bc.ca/pst (Go
to Forms and Publications.) Businesses also can get the form at the nearest Service BC Centre, or by calling 1 877 388-4440 to have one mailed to you. Mail or fax the completed form to the address or fax number shown on the form, along with the appropriate documentation. A new PST number will be assigned once the business registration application is processed. For more information, go to: www.PSTinBC.ca
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CLEARWATER HOCKEY DAYS JANUARY 14-20
Hockey builds character for Clearwater youngsters Keith McNeill
Jan. 14 to Jan. 20 will be Clearwater Hockey Days at the North Thompson Sportsplex. During that time Clearwater Minor Hockey will spotlight the contribution made to this community by what many consider to be Canada’s national game. The local hockey program has a long list of alumni who have played the sport at the professional, semi-professional and university levels.
Even more important are the hundreds, if not thousands, of young people who have benefited through the physical exercise, team-building and confidence enhancement that playing hockey provides. These pages in the newspaper are just a small snapshot of what Clearwater Minor Hockey provides. We encourage everyone to get out to the arena during a game and enjoy learning what hockey in a small community is really all about.
Clearwater Hockey Days Schedule of Events - 2013
Monday Jan. 14
4:45pm Atom House 5:50pm Peewee Rep 7:00pm Midget Rec 8:10pm Midget Rep Tuesday Jan. 15 5:30pm Pre Novice 6:10pm Novice 7:20pm Girls Wednesday Jan. 16 4:30pm Atom #1 vs. Atom #2 6:10pm Peewee Rep 7:20pm Girls 8:30pm Hosers Oldtimers Thursday Jan. 17 7:10pm Midget Rec 8:30pm Midget Rep Friday Jan. 18 4:30pm Hockey Jersey Family Skate – Sponsored By Safety Mart Wear your Hockey Jersey and enter your name to win: Kamloops Blazers Tickets, Hockey Jersey’s One session at Clearwater Hockey School and other prizes: Draw will be at 5:00pm 6:00pm Novice 1 vs. Novice 2 7:15pm Ladies Hockey Saturday Jan. 19 Sunday Jan. 20
8:30pm Minor Hockey Alumni Game
9:00am Pre-Novice 10:00am Midget Rec. vs. Merritt 12:00am Girls vs Penticton 2:00pm Atom 1 vs. Chase 3:45pm Midget Rec vs. Merritt 5:45pm Peewee Rep vs. Kamloops 7:45pm Midget Ice Hawks vs. Lillooet 6:30am Midget Rec vs. Merritt 8:15am Girls vs. Penticton 10:15am Peewee Rep vs. Kamloops 12:15pm Atom 2 vs. Chase 2:00pm Midget Ice Hawks vs. Lillooet 4:30pm Family Skating – sponsored by Safety Mart 6:00pm Mens Rec Hockey 7:30pm Hosers Oldtimers
HOCKEY IS CANADA CANADA IS HOCKEY
Hockey night in Clearwater Clearwater Midget Icehawk #9 Drew Johnson takes the puck up the ice during a game against Princeton on Saturday evening at the Sportsplex.
Clearwater Hockey Days – January 14th- 20th, 2013
Show your support in “Celebrating Hockey in Clearwater” by wearing your favourite hockey jersey, go to the Sportsplex to watch and cheer on your local teams or start up a neighbourhood game on a backyard skating rink. 132 Station Road, Clearwater, B.C. Office hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm Phone: 250 674-2257 • Fax: 250 674-2173 Email: admin@docbc.ca
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CLEARWATER HOCKEY DAYS JANUARY 14-20
The Wolves are off to a great season Colleen Labby The Clearwater Atom Recreation Team 1, also known as the “Wolves”, have had a great season so far. We have 11 players on
our roster and each one has worked hard to improve on their game this season. The Wolves are working hard to play as a team and we see improvement each and every
practice and game that we play. We are looking forward to the upcoming league playoffs and are hoping to finish well. Most important is the love of hockey and the fun
our player experience on the ice. No team is complete without the people who put in their time and effort to make things happen. A special thanks
North Thompson Sportsplex Hockey Lives Here!
CLEARWATER HOCKEY DAYS Jan. 14 - 22
Featuring games for all age groups
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Wear a Hockey Jersey and Enter to win: Hockey Jersey A free weekend at the Hockey Skills Camp Kamloops Blazers Tickets and other prizes Draw will be held on Jan. 18 at 5:30pm
Kids – Enter our coloring contest to Win a Skating Party Package.
The Clearwater Atom Recreation Team 1 - the Wolves
Clearwater Atom Wolves pose for a picture. Members of the team are (in no particular order) coach Gene Griffin, assistant coach Mark Green, and players Eric Wiunig, Lochlan Wilson, Ryley Griffin, Anthony Labby, Reid Van Damme, coach Gene Griffin, Alexander Lamash, Billy Biagioni, Piet Oud, Devin Green, Solamyn Barstow, and Patrick Labby. The photo was taken after the Wolves placed second in their home tournament on Dec. 9.
Photo Submitted
to our Head Coach, Gene Griffin and Assistant Coach, Mark Green. Also Thank you to our
Trainer, Ross Wilson, and Jersey Parent, Danielle Downs. And the parents of course
who bring their players to each practice and work to make our home games run smoothly.
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Strong start for Midget/Bantam Rec Submitted Clearwater Midget/ Bantam Rec team has had a very strong year to date with six wins, three losses and zero ties. In reality they won seven games but because of a “technicality” on the roster were forced to forfeit one of the games they won against
Logan Lake who are boasting first place. Clearwater is currently in second place behind Logan Lake. The team is made up of 15 players, five of which are midget age and affiliated with the midget rep team. Some teams they play against are 100 per cent midget age. These teams (Logan Lake
and Merritt) have provided better competition with closer games. The other games against weaker teams have resulted in as much as a 19 goal spread which though it isn’t really fun for anyone, has still provided a House League in which they can play and for which we are thankful. The
team has had good coaching support with Heith Weninger, Darcy Elliot, Tim Walker and Kelly Sunderman. Highlights for the year so far have been learning to set up a power play, kill a penalty and to play as a team, with effort from all players. A good start, but still a ways to go. Good job Clearwater.
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The Novice division has 23 players registered this year, divided into two teams for Saturday morning games. The players have been working hard, having fun and showing great improvement this season. The team has had exhibition games against Logan Lake and Kamloops so far, and is looking forward to upcoming games and a tournament in Logan Lake in February. Our home tournament will be held on Jan. 26 and 27. The novice team practices on Tuesdays at 6:10 p.m., with weekly games on Saturdays at 9:50 a.m. We would like to thank our coaches Mark Green, Jamie Parsons and Dylan Poss for all the time they put into the team.
Midgets Tier 4 Icehawks boast a large team Submitted Coached by Orlynn Braaten, Brett Gunn, and Ron Hudema, the team is generating some fantastic excitement and great crowds in the arena. The teams they have to compete with this year are Lillooet, Sicamous, Kelowna and Princeton. Lillooet and
Kelowna seem to be the tough teams to beat through the beginning of the season. With only a quarter season left, we’ll see how they fare. Chances are looking pretty good for this well connected team. This year we have a large team consisting of 14 players, three goalies and four affiliated players. Typically we
try and fill the bench with 17-19 members at all games. Of these 22 members, two are from Barriere, one from Little Fort and two from Vavenby. Amongst all the players vying for a spot on the team we were able to acquire one extremely energetic gal. This is a very well rounded, dedicated
group of players! The Midgets have been putting their best skate forward, working within the community this year and fundraising for team jackets. Clearwater has always been so generous when it comes to Youth Sports and of course this is of no exception! A huge thank you goes out to Kim Miller Logging, Karen Warren, Mike Marshall, and all the donors who gave to
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our Clearwater/Barriere bottle drive. Also a big thank you goes to the Barriere community for supporting a meat sale spearheaded by Johanne MacLaren. The Midgets would like to thank the arena staff for keeping our arena the best it can be and making it a safe, fun filled building to boast to visitors and locals alike. And of course we have the BEST ice around. To the Jersey Old Fire Hall No. 1 300 - 125 4th Avenue Kamloops, BC V2C 3N3
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Mom-Shelley Brown: Thanks for keeping us squeaky clean, pressed and ready to go at any given moment. To the coaches: we are extremely thankful for your dedication of soo much time and energy into enriching us with new game skills, compassion and discipline with a big dollop of team camaraderie!! These are memories that will last forever. To our parents: We
thoroughly appreciate all the km’s driven, late nights spent at practices, money spent and just plain supporting our love of the best game on earth. And of course we have to thank the best community we could ever live in. Thanks for coming out to our arena to support us and Clearwater Minor Hockey. The Midgets definitely LOVE WHERE WE LIVE!!
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Left: Clearwater Midget Icehawk #4 Tommy Brown battles for the puck in front of the Princeton net. Behind him is #16 Jayson Sutherland and #22 Larson Wadlegger. As reported on page one, Clearwater won the game on Saturday evening by a score of 8 – 1.
Left: Midget Icehawk #16 Jayson Sutherland takes the puck up the ice towards the Princeton goal, followed by Tommy Brown, while goalie Cody Gunn looks on.
Clearwater Peewee Warrior Jaxon Kjenstad drives for the North Okanagan goal during a game at the Sportsplex on Friday evening, Jan. 4. Following up are Gibson Nash and Mason Wadlegger.
All photos by Keith McNeill
Jayde "Buddha" Kjenstad stick-handles the puck through the North Okanagan defenders. The Warriors lost the game Friday 9 – 4, then won 3 – 1 in Kelowna on Saturday, and lost 8 – 3 in Kelowna on Sunday.
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Clearwater Novices (l-r) Kylie Blackmore, Aubry Leppington, Austyn Streek and Soren Coates take part in a drill at the Sportsplex on Saturday morning.
Natalia Biagioni takes the face-off during a game against Merritt on Sunday at the Sportsplex. The local girls team won the game 2 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 0.
All photos by Keith McNeill
NIcole Madden takes the puck in front of the Merritt net while Tori Barstow waits for a pass.
Alexzander Hedman and Michael Shook take part in a Horse and Cart Race during a Pre-Novice practice on Saturday at the Sportsplex.
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CLEARWATER HOCKEY DAYS JANUARY 14-20
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Clearwater Female Midgets are a great group of girls and enjoyable to watch. The team is made up of five peewees, seven bantams and two midgets. Being a small town we pull from different age groups to make a team though our girls have had lots of experience playing older girls and even our peewee girls give them a run for the puck! We ended up in a midget league this year because their wasn’t a bantam recreational league and we wanted to play some competitive hockey so we chose to play in the midget league. Our league is made up of five other teams; Kamloops (has two teams), Merritt,
Kelowna and Penticton. Our home tournament will be on Jan. 12 and 13, and we have four out of town teams coming. So if you are sitting at home doing nothing, come to the Sportsplex and watch some hockey. The girls are having a great year and appreciate all the volunteer time that their coaches put in. A big thank you to Deanna Pendergast, Hans Wadlegger and Darcie Sunderman for coaching and to our Safety Person; Marilou Roy and Sherri Madden our jersey parent who step up every year to fill these positions. Also a thank you to the parents that volunteer their time, making things run smoothly. All of the girls appreciate being able to play on a hockey team that is all girls and enjoy the team building experience.
Atom 2 Icehawks are holding first place
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A good group playing for the Warriors have the remaining five league To all the hockey This year games, with three the Clearwater parents out there being at home. We Warriors Peewee will also travel You might be a Crazy Rep team is a for two friendly Dedicated Hockey Parent good group of exhibition games. if.......You think penalties kids. We are curOur playoffs will rently holding start sometime in should be reserved excluthird position in February. sively for ‘those dirty kids our division. In A big thank you on the other team’ December we to our coaches; - Jason Howell traveled to Chase Ole Kjenstad, Ted for their PeeWee McGill and Ken Tournament. Fun Kjenstad for all was had by all and we placed third. the time and energy they have put in During the month of January, we with the team.
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Members of the Clearwater Peewee Rep Warriors battle in front of their own net during a game against North Okanagan. Pictured are (l-r) Tristan Blackmore (in net), Colby Rhodes, Dorian McGill, Mason Wadlegger and Jaxon Kjenstad.
Dedicated referees face their challenges Submitted Refereeing is a challenging but rewarding experience and Clearwater Minor Hockey is lucky to have a small but very dedicated group of referees. They come out in all temperatures to ensure that the kids can play hockey and we thank them for that. Next time you watch a game remember that the referee is somebody’s son or daughter and like the players they are doing their best. Clearwater Minor Hockey is always looking for more referees, a four hour clinic is held every fall and is open to anyone 12 or older. Minor
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The Warriors pose for a team photograph. Pictured are (back, l-r) coaches Ted McGill, Ole Kjenstad, Ken Kjenstad, (middle, l-r) Dorian McGill, Mitchell Chayer, Colby Rhodes, Keltie Arndt, Gerald Loring, Jayden Kjenstad, Ryan Green, (front, l-r) Brant Settle, Gibson Nash, Hudson Cobbs, Jaxon Kjenstad, Mason Wadlegger and Tristan Blackmore. Photos submitted
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Spending for Vavenby Community Hall was projected to be $146,000 as the TNRD board approved its 2012-2016 financial plan. Clearwater ski hill opened for the season on Dec. 27. The family and friends of Randy Sulyma won the right in an auction to have a lichen named after him with a bid of $17,900. The Fort St.
James forester and biologist had passed away in Jan, 2011. Upper Clearwater lichenologist Trevor Goward had offered the naming of a lichen he had discovered as a fundraiser for The Land Conservancy of BC. Clearwater and area residents were shocked to learn that Staff Sergeant Stu Seib, the former head of the local RCMP for more than eight years, had been charged
with theft from a drug exhibit. He had recently left to take charge of the Merritt detachment. Thompson Rivers University’s trades trailer returned to Clearwater Secondary School. Ten CSS students plus two external students had already signed up for a Welding Level C course, said principal Alan Stel. Jeff Lamond took over as president of Clearwater and
District Chamber of Commerce. A regional economic development conference held in Valemount picked more and better electrical power as the top priority for the Barriere to McBride corridor. Fiber supply for such uses as fuel pellets and biotechnology was the second priority. Priority number three was destination tourism, with examples being Mike Wiegele’s
Derek Richardson with his son (and good luck charm) Gregory show off the 40 cm kokanee that won him first place in Clearwater Rotary’s Ice Man fishing derby on Sunday morning, Feb. 5. First place prize was $300. “I’m more excited about catching the fish than winning the derby,” he says. “It’s like a little sockeye on the table.” Photo by Keith McNeill
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ambitious plans for around Blue River and a proposal for glacier skiing near Valemount. Local young people would like to see a roof over the skateboard facility at Rotary Sports Park, said Robert Wallington, a member of Clearwater’s junior council. He made the observation during a presentation to District of Clearwater council. Jackson Hedman, born Jan. 4, was the first baby from the Clearwater area in 2012. The son of Stacy and Adam Hedman, he received a handmade quilt from the Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. Kinder Morgan was conducting an “open season” to get commercial commitments from its customers if it twinned its Transmountain Pipeline. Described as a “reverse request for proposals’”, the open season was due to end in mid-February. Local landowners and taxpayers should educate themselves about what the proposed Transmountain twinning would mean to them, said Little Fort resident Kathy Karlstrom. “If there is any damage to the
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pipeline and they can prove it is our fault, we are liable,” she said. An apparent increase in local wolf populations was the main topic of discussion during a meeting of Central North Thompson Rod and Gun Club. Conservation officer Kevin Van Damme was the guest speaker. District of Clearwater began its first municipal fire inspection service. Letters to local businesses had already gone out, said fire chief Mike Smith. Blue River's waterworks budget was to be $1.22 million during 2012, said Thompson Headwaters (Area B) director Willow MacDonald. That figure included $1.1 million for capital improvements that were not done the previous year. Telus was investing $1 million to bring 4G wireless service to Blue River. Construction of an eco-depot in Clearwater had been delayed during 2011, said the TNRD. The new expected opening date was September, 2012. Design work to close the Clearwater, Barriere and Chase landfills was nearing completion. East Blackpool resident Steve Mullen won the Rail Trail 200 sled dog race near Grand Forks for the second year in a row. His 12-dog team was the only one still racing when the race was called 85 km from the finish line. “This race has the distinction of being the toughest 200 mile race I've ever been on,” he said. Adrian “Brad” Bradbury was hired to be tourism and marketing manager for Wells Gray Country and Distric of Clearwater, taking the place of Heather Steere. He had previously been the CEO of Campbell River's economic development agency.
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District of Clearwater was to receive $140,000 in gas tax funding for an infrastructure master plan that would integrate planning for roads, water, sewer and drainage. “The infrastructure master plan will be a valuable document to assist the council in determining how best to move forward,” said Mayor John Harwood. A Jobs Creation Plan program at the former Dutch Lake School was teaching handyman skills to several underemployed local residents. “They all will be good carpenter's helpers when they finish,” said instructor Ron Plamondon. A first-ever Walk for Memories event raised over $900 for the Alzheimer's Society. Most participants avoided the wintery weather by walking around inside the Elks Hall. Derek Richardson won the $300 first prize in Clearwater Rotary Club's Ice Man fishing derby with a 40 cm kokanee. “I'm more excited about catching the fish than winning the derby,” he said. “It's like a little sockeye on the table.” Hudson's Bay Company announced that it was going to close all 167 Fields stores in Canada, including the one in Clearwater. Building owner Joe Walchuk said was as surprised as anyone by the news. Until recently the company had planned to open 800 new Fields stores across the nation. A second shift that started at CanforVavenby in January brought the total number of employees to 146. Age-Friendly BC provided a grant of nearly $18,000 for study to assess the needs of seniors. “We are glad to get that funding,” said Mayor John Harwood. Continued on A17
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2012 — Year In Review — 2012 Continued from A16 “Our seniors groups have been saying there are gaps that need filling.” Ice climbers Tim Emmett, originally from the U.K., and Klemen Preml of Slovenia made a first ascent from the bottom of Helmcken Falls to the top. “It was the most awesome climb of my life,” said Emmett. He had pioneered climbing the ice stalactites behind the falls with Canadian Will Gadd the previous two winters. “Cell service is on in Vavenby!” reported Tim Pennell, TNRD director for Wells Gray Country (Area A). He said he had a nice strong signal on his phone all the way from Clearwater to Vavenby. Cost of the 4G cell tower was about $800,000, said MLA Terry Lake. Alan Stel, principal at Clearwater Secondary for the previous five years, announced he was leaving to take over the top job at Penticton Secondary. “It will be a challenge,” he said. “Here I've had maybe 200 to 300 students to manage. At Pen High, there could be that many in one class.” Wells Gray Community Forest had applied to increase its annual allowable cut from 20,000 cubic meters per year to 30,000, WGCF Corporation president Ted Richardson reported. The community forest had given out $100,000 to local service groups the previous fall and planned to do the same that spring. After Hours Theatre was putting on the play Pygmalion in a three-day performance run in the Pit at CSS. Shay Person was Professor Hetti Higgins while Neal Broswick was Elijah Doolittle. Kinder Morgan announced that it had received positive results in an “open season” held to mea-
sure commercial support for the proposed twinning of its Trans Mountain pipeline. “We are looking forward to engaging in dialog with First Nations, interested stakeholders and communities along the pipeline,” said Ian Anderson, president of Kinder Morgan Canada. Sgt. Kevin Podbisky made his first report to town council in his new role as commander of Clearwater' RCMP detachment. BC Hydro was looking at three options to increase electrical power in the North Thompson Valley. The first would be a 100 km line from 100 Mile House to Clearwater, the second was an 85 km line from near Mica Dam to Vavenby, and the third was adding a second line from Brocklehurst to Vavenby beside the existing power-line.
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A poll conducted by Kennedy Stewart, New Democrat M.P. for Burnaby-Douglas, found 55 per cent of Kamloops area residents supported Kinder Morgan’s plans to twin its Transmountain pipeline, while 45 per cent were opposed. “His survey is hardly scientific,” said KamloopsThompson-Cariboo M.P. Cathy McLeod, a Conservative. The local Healthy Forests-Healthy Communities committee recommended that District of Clearwater establish a forestry working group. The committee also endorsed re-establishing Forest District office in Clearwater, said spokesperson Bas Delaney. A total of 82 skiers from Raft River, Blue River, Vavenby and Barriere took part a cross-country ski race day in Blue River. A proposal to build a roundabout at the
junction of Highway 5 and the road to Wells Gray Park did not seem to get much support during the first of two public information sessions at CSS. Those attending a second session seemed more in favor, but there were still many questions asked. Yellowhead Mining extended the projected lifespan of its proposed Harper Creek copper-gold-silver mine from 22 years to 28. Capital costs were estimated at $840 million. Clearwater Female Hawks took home two banners at the end of the season after winning both the league and the playoffs. Coaches were Darcie Sunderman, Deanna Pendergast and Kelvin Arndt. A newly formed company, FHC Enterprises Ltd., was purchasing 59 of the 141 Fields-HBC stores in western Canada, including the one in Clearwater. “This is good news for the employees and the people of Clearwater,” said Barry Walchuk, whose family owns the building the store is located in. Clearwater retained the top place in Canada for checklists submitted in the Great Backyard Bird Count for the fifth year in a row. The community placed 12th across North America for most checklists. Imperial Metals significantly increased the estimated resource for its proposed leadzinc mine at Ruddock Creek. The indicated resource tonnage went up by 99 per cent and the inferred resource increased by 261 per cent compared to a report released in 2009. The property is located about 30 km due east of Avola near Tum Tum Lake. There was a lot of opposition voiced to a proposed roundabout during two recent open houses, Mayor John Harwood reported to town council.
However, comments collected during the meetings showed 67 per cent of those attending were in favor of the concept. Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development Ida Chong announced $400,000 for dressing room expansion at the North Thompson Sportsplex. An article in the Times about helicopter skiing and mountain caribou created a good deal of comment on the Internet from snowmobilers. “I thought, overall, it was a pretty good article but I’m not surprised there as a reaction,” said Bill Karas, president of the Blue River Powder Packers. “There’s a bit of history there and sensitive feelings.”
April District of Clearwater discovered it had four parks that it hadn’t known about. The newly identified parks were created before the town became a municipality and did not have title – which meant they were not included in the paper transfers to the District during incorporation. Kinder Morgan helped set up 50 birdhouses and bathouses on the MacLennan ranch next to Raft River. Woodworking students at CSS had made the houses. Clearwater’s tax rate was to increase to 3.4637 from 3.0838. That meant a $76 increase for a $200,000 home, said director of finance Sheila Thiessen. Clearwater’s tax rates were still lower than the majority of a list of 14 B.C. communities with similar sized populations. Three girls from Clearwater, Kaylee Patterson, Aliya Bieber and Kennedy Ash, took on three from Barriere to be North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo Ambassador. Coronation would take place on Aug. 30.
Seeking skier’s paradise Jakob Schuchmacher, a visitor from Germany, carries skis as he gets ready to take part in a three-day visit to the mountains near Blue River during the Easter weekend. Photo by Keith McNeill A proposed smallscale hydro project for Shannon Creek near Avola could help provide the Valley with a more secure energy supply, consultant Wes Bieber told the Thompson Headwaters (Area B) services committee. The $5 million project would provide 2.5 megawatts of electricity. Kim and Dale Miller were backing the project through their company, Soler Logging. TNRD continued to send letters and legal documents to property owners in order to resolve right-of-way issues regarding the Blue River water system, Thompson Headwaters services coordinator Sherri Madden reported. The issues dated back to when the town was mostly operated by the CNR. Waterlines were laid wherever was most convenient, without regard to property boundaries. Clearwater council voted to apply for a federal grant of up to $2.7 million to extend the town’s sewer sys-
tem to the area south and west of Dutch Lake. A pumping station near the beach would pump the sewage over the hill to the existing sewage lagoons on the Flats. The Times announced it was going to paid subscriptions for its online newspaper. People with subscriptions to the paper newspaper could have full access without additional cost. Wells Gray Search and Rescue recovered Rotary Richard from Dutch Lake. Warren MacLennan won $500 by having the closest guess to when melting ice would cause the clock on the wooden cutout to stop. Money from the fundraiser would be used by Clearwater Rotary Club for community projects. Students at CSS unveiled a sign marking the welding program at the school sponsored by School District 73 and Thompson Rivers University. About a dozen students were taking a Level C welding program in the trades trailer stationed temporarily at the school.
Wells Gray Community Forest Corporation had about $770,000 in the bank and another $10,000 in accounts receivable, according to information at WGCFC’s annual public information forum. Projections were there would be about the same amount of cash on hand at the end of the year, despite an active logging program plus disbursing $200,000 to the community. Blackpool Community Hall named the back section of the hall “Mel’s Room” to honor Mel Sasek, a volunteer who had worked diligently to renovate the hall. Two young women from Clearwater, Jenna Ormondy and Aaren Ritchie-Bonar, helped the Kamloops Vibes win the Western Canadian Shield – the Stanley Cup of female senior hockey. A Hereford bull from Little Fort Herefords garnered the Tribune trophy for reserve grand champion at the 75th annual Williams Lake Bull Show and Sale.
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Unwelcome norovirus arrives —13 outbreaks recorded Andrea Klassen - Kamloops This Week One of the holiday season’s least-welcome visitors has arrived. Since the beginning of December, the Interior Health Authority has already recorded 13 outbreaks of norovirus, a highly contagious gastrointestinal infection sometimes known as the “winter vomiting disease”. Dr. Andrew Larder, senior medical-health officer with the IHA, said the virus is far more active in the winter and, like the flu, tends to show up as the Christmas season approaches. “[The outbreaks] are from schools that had high levels of absenteeism because of vomiting and diarrhea, and there were a few outbreaks in acute-care and residential-care facilities as well,” he said. “And, that’s happened right across the health authority — and it’s absolutely typical for this time of year.” While Larder would not name the facili-
ties affected by the virus this year, Ridgeview Lodge, a 130-bed care facility on Desmond Street, is one. Larder said when an outbreak is detected in a care home, staff have a protocol to follow to minimize the virus’ spread and the health authority tries to avoid transferring residents out of the home in case they take the bug with them. Norovirus outbreaks have been reported around the province in the last week. One outbreak shut down an entire floor of Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster. A ward at Vancouver General Hospital were also hit. While sometimes called a stomach flu, Norovirus doesn’t have the same symptoms as influenza. With the flu, sufferers experience sore throats, coughing and other respiratory complaints. Noroviris sufferers do not. Instead, those with the infection will typi-
cally experience vomiting and diarrhea, as well as fever and muscle pains. Symptoms usually subside within 24 to 48 hours, while a nasty bout of the flu can take up to 10 days to run its course. Larder recommends frequent hand-washing to combat the disease’s spread. “The very basic thing is good hygiene,” he said. “This thing is spread by what’s called the fecal-oral route, so it’s spread by getting contaminated virus on your hands and spreading it to your mouth and eyes and lips and things.” Cleaning desktops and work surfaces with a bleach solution can also help keep infections at bay. Should those preventive measures fail, Larder said the key to dealing with the virus is to stay hydrated and try to stay away from other people. If symptoms persist for more than 48 hours in a child or elderly person, Larder recommends following up with a doctor or calling HealthLinkBC at 811.
Remember getting that flu shot in the Fall? After two years of late peaks, Kamloops’ flu season has returned to its usual patterns. Larder said reports of flu cases began to increase the week before Christmas. In the past couple of years, the season has started later than normal, with cases increasing in January and February. “We’re following the absolutely typical time course,” Larder said. “We haven’t reached peak yet and that’ll likely come in the next few weeks.” This year, the predominant strain of influenza is H2N3, which is matched to this year’s flu vaccine. That means those who got the shot should be protected, Larder said. However, for those without the vaccine, Larder cautions this particular strain of the flu can produce more serious symptoms, particularly in the elderly.
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ONGOING EVENTS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT • Coffee House: 1st Friday every month - Little Fort Community Hall. 6:30, mic $4/person. Info Bill Fowler 250-672-5116 • Raft River Rockhounds: 3rd Sunday of the mth. 250-674-2700 • Women in Business Luncheon: 2nd Wed. of the mth at Wells Gray Inn, 12–2 pm. Preregister at 250-674-2700 • Clearwater Choir: Youth 3:30 - 5 pm; Adult 6:30 - 9 pm, Tuesdays, Clearwater Christian Church • Crafts & Conversations with Cheryl. Tuesdays 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at the North Thompson Aboriginal Sharing Center. Phone 674-3703 for more info. • Clearwater Farmer’s Market every Saturday from 9:00 am – Noon. For more information please call Anne at 250-674-3444. • Clearwater-Vavenby Lions Bingo: Every 2nd Tues. Elks Hall. 250-587-6269 • M&M (Mrs. & Ms.) Social. Last Sun of the mth Wells Gray Inn. 1pm: 587-6503 • Blackpool Community Hall Coffee House; Local musicians – every 2nd Fri. of the month. 6:30 pm. Concession, $3 or 2 for $5. • Clearwater Elks Bingo - every 2nd Thurs. Elks Hall. open 5pm • Cribbage Wed. at the Royal Canadian Legion. 12:30 pm. • Little Fort Coffee House 7pm Little Fort Hall. 1st Fri of the mth Oct. - May Bill 672-5116 • Fun Darts Fri. at the Royal Canadian Legion. 6 pm. CHILDREN & FAMILIES • Raccoon StrongStart: Raft River Elem school days Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri from 8:45-11:45am • Raccoon StrongStart: Vavenby Elem school days Wed 8:5011:50am • Clearwater Breastfeeding Group: 3rd Wed. of every month 7:30pm @ YCS • Mother Goose - Mornings, reg. call Kerry 250-674-2600 ext 227 HEALTH & HEALING Tuesday Morning Coffee ~ 10 am – 11 am at Baptist Church. Themed weekly women’s discussions - drop-in.
• Shambhala Meditation Group: meets every Tuesday at Forest House 6:30-8:00 pm. Info: 250-587-6373. • Connections Healing Rooms - Fridays1-3pm (except stat. holidays). 86 Young Rd. No charge. Sponsored by Living Streams Christian Church. www.healingrooms.com. • Healthy Choices – Every Tues 9am at the Clearwater Christian Church basement( behind Fields). $2/wk drop-in free. Info call Kim 250-674-0224 • Clearwater & District Hospice 3rd Mon. Sept-Jun 10am Legion. RECREATION • Drop-in soccer: May-Sept. Tuesdays & Thursday at 7pm at CSS field. Everyone welcome! • Bowling: Mon. 10–12pm & 1-3pm; Thurs., 1-3pm. Seniors Centre at Evergreen Acres. 674-2699 • Clearwater Sno-Drifters: Meet 1st Thursday of every month. 250-676-9414 • CNT Rod & Gun Club: 3rd Sun. of the mth. Blackpool Hall 7pm Sept. - April • Drop in Tennis: May-Sept. Mon & Thurs 6:30pm All levels. Double & single play. Rotary Sports Park. • Volleyball: Tues. 7:30-9:00 PM, Jan. 15 - Apr. 30, 2013. Clearwater Secondary School Gym, $2 drop in. • Yoga Tree – Call or email Annie 674-2468 annie.pomme@ hotmail.com • Core Strength Fitness. Tuesdays. 10-11am 250-674-0001 • Walking Club: Indoors: Wed. Jan. 30 - Mar. 13, 6:30 - 7:30 AM at Clearwater Secondary. FREE. 250-674-1878 for more info. • Drop-in Curling: Fri. Jan. 11 - Mar. 8, 7:00 PM, $5. Brooms and sliders available. • Badminton: Mon. and Wed. Jan. 7 - Mar. 27, 7:30 - 9:30 PM SENIORS • Wells Gray Country Senior’s Society 3rd Sun Social Meet at the Wells Gray Hotel at 12:30pm for lunch or dessert, & chat • Wells Gray Country Senior’s Society Book Club Last Thursday of the month at 2pm at the public library. All seniors are welcome.
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In Memory Of Joan Donnelly Unterschultz When tomorrow starts without me, and I am not here to see, if the sun should rise and find your eyes filled with tears for me. I wish so much you wouldn’t cry, the way you did today, while thinking of the many things we did not get to say. I know how much you love me, as much as I love you, and each time you think of me I know you miss me too. When tomorrow starts without me, don’t think we are far apart, for every time you think of me, I am right there in your heart. ~ I love you and miss you Mom Teresa Unterschultz White
The family of Edith Heywood would like to thank all who helped us keep our beloved Mother at home during her illness, her friends and relatives, home support nurses and homecare staff. We would especially like to thank Loyd Bishop for helping Chuck put together the Memorial DVD. Those who brought food, flowers, licorice and a laugh to brighten Mom’s day. Her special friend for bringing the Opal and your constant companionship. Thank you to those who gave donations that went to the Hospice Society in Mom’s name and those who prepared tea.
Obituaries Stirling It is with great sadness that the family of John Stirling announces his peaceful passing in Williams Lake on December 23, 2012 at the age of 81 years. John is lovingly remembered by his common-law spouse Patricia MacKay; son Richard (Maria), daughter Marie (Geoff) Giesbrecht; grandchildren: Theresa, Emily and Erik as well as numerous friends. A Memorial Service will be held in the springtime. Those who wish to honour John’s memory by way of donation may do so to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Compassionate Care Funerals entrusted with arrangements. 250-392-3336
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Sagittarius, someNews from afar gets times you tend the creative juicesto be brutally honest flowing, and you with others. While accomplish morehonthan esty is aninadmirable you have some time, trait, this week Sagittarius. A gameyou of wits at the office may need to censor November 22– what provesyou challenging. say to December 21 avoid hurt feelings.
Twas the day after Christmas and Father was ill, It wasn’t the food, it was thoughts of the bill: Dear Mother was happy, she got her mink, But Father was not, he was too numb to think.
The frame of the turkey was still on the table, And breakfast was eaten by those who were able. The children started playing with the toy model train While Father tried curing the gnawing head pain.
The presents were open, on the floor were the wraps, The tots’ scattered toys were like small booby traps. A roller skate here, a doll over there, Covered the carpet that once had been bare.
Then all of a sudden, with a clatter and clamor, The old man hit the floor like a 10-pound sledge hammer, He moaned and he groaned and favored his hip, And cursed the new skate on which he did slip.
The Spirit of Christmas, which had made the house gay, Was now tucked away for some future day. It was Boxing Day here, and in other homes too, The Day after Christmas, when you feel kind of blue.
Mother was crying as if the world would end, She remembered some cards she’d forgotten to send: And the baby was crying and howling for food, The whole family was in a terrible mood.
This feeling is caused by a number of reasons, But mostly from drinks that cheered on the season. The Toms and the Jerrys were all so delicious, But the headache this morning was still kind of vicious.
But soon all was peaceful and quiet and placid, As if the young baby had swallowed some acid, And Father was reasoning a little more clearly, The family knew the day would end cheerly.
Then suddenly without warning, the phone in the hall, Started ringing so loudly it nearly fell off the wall. “Hello, this is Mable”, the cheery voice said, “Don’t tell me you folks are still in bed.”
Very quickly the house was all swept and all cleaned, The tots and their Mother in their new clothes preened. And Father was feeling quite chipper and merry, As he had refilled his glass with a new Tom and Jerry.
“Be bright and be cheerful,” she said, “and happy and gay, It’s not really so bad, you’ll live through the day.” So the family arose, though they still felt sleepy, They looked at the house, it seemed lonely and creepy.
Come Mother, come Daughter, come Son and come all, He shouted aloud - his voice rang through the hall. The day after Christmas is not for mourning, Be jolly and gay, this Boxing Day morning. Marg. Anderson
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Nature’s Greetings in the Eastern Mediterranean and Black Seas – Part 1 We flew to Athens in early November for a super cruising “deal” which included two 12-day segments. Most of our daylight hours were spent in exotic ports which we entered as the sky lightened and left during the brief twilight. In each, John and I took informative and fascinating tours of ancient cities, those descriptions filling my journal. Lights brightened and twinkled as we sailed out onto the (often rough) seas and next adventure. We knew temperatures would be down (along with the price) and that dolphins and whales would not be seen. Even flying fish were in short supply. Fortunately some sea birds were still around. As our ship sailed out of Piraeus into the darkness that first night, small white birds flew across our bow, visible in the lights of civilization. From our balcony we saw stars and moon only occasionally, for the weather was seldom agreeable. Our tour from Volos, Greece took us up to Makrynitsa Village hung on the edge of Mt. Pelion. Cats stretched out on warm cobblestone paths, taking advantage of that day’s sunshine. Hundreds of seagulls had been on duty to meet and greet our ship, but their sendoff was topped. As we sailed out into the Aegean Sea, a dappled cloud above us was made up of tiny bright pink pieces, each one perfectly reflected on
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the still surface of the water on which we floated. Constellations twinkled in the sky that night. Mid-afternoon during the following day, excitement grew aboard ship, for we were approaching of Istanbul. Decks were crowded; cameras, cell phones, iPads held ready. Our ship was about to pass through this renowned city, split it in two by the Dardanelles - part in Europe and the rest on the Asian continent, en route to the Black Sea. (We would go ashore several days later – in sunshine.) The closer we came, the less we could see; fog increased, and then came the rain, getting heavier and denser, sending passengers inside to try viewing through wet windows. Our port lecturer described what we were unsuccessfully endeavouring to see! Our route continued into the non-tidal Black Sea, which is not black, reaching Yalta, Ukraine the following morning in high wind. Pilot
aboard, the ship was turned 180 degrees and backed into place, stirring up the bottom as the waves sloshed about in every direction. Despite a lengthy breakwater upon which numerous tourist boats were neatly lined up, spray flew up and over. Still in the Ukraine, we next stopped at historical Odessa. Small birds, black with light-coloured beaks, were under orders to fly from one side of the wide bay to another while the ship entered port. Cormorants, some with wings spread in classic pose, greeted us as the ship was manoeuvred within the usual small harbour to the even smaller space at the dock. Here, hordes of greyish-green jellyfish were awaiting us. Some, we reckoned, would not survive the turbulence produced by the thrusters. The Odessa Hotel, glass and aluminium, looked out of place beside the dock where tour buses awaited us, buildings hundreds of years old beyond. As we watched doggies parade in their warm coats, complete with leggings, our guide reminded us how lucky we were that golden leaves still shimmered above narrow streets and around city squares. No matter how crowded the cities, healthy trees grew straight and tall within. Their branches would provide welcome shade in summer.
Obituary IN LOVING MEMORY
Leverne Laurence BURNELL 1941 - 2012 On December 28, 2012, Leverne Burnell passed away suddenly at his home in Blackpool, BC. He was 71 years of age. Born in Summerland, BC on October 11, 1941, Leverne is survived by his wife, Marnie; children Carole (Jim) of Dawson Creek, BC, Kathy (Garry) of Kamloops, BC, Allan (Kriss) of Dawson Creek, BC and Sharron (Tom) of Edmonton, AB; grandchildren Daniel, Deidra (Matt), Jocelyn (Bryan), Chance, Jessica and Tasha; great grandchildren Todd, Simon, Raya and Sienna; sisters Lorraine Tomyn (Earl) and Linda Hutchsons (Lee); and nieces Marie, Gillian, Jennifer and Julie. Leverne was predeceased by his parents, Laurence and Ruby Burnell, and by his sister Joyce Burnell. Leverne was a resident of the North Thompson valley for most of his life. He was actively involved in numerous organiza-
tions including the Elks, the Blackpool Fire Department, Highway Rescue and the Community Forest. He was also a first aid instructor and he helped to found the Skills Centre. Leverne will be deeply missed by his entire family and
his many friends throughout the Valley. A Memorial Service for Leverne Burnell took place at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 5, 2013 at the Clearwater Baptist Church, with Mr. Lloyd Strickland presiding. All were invited to gather immediately following the service at the Elks Hall in Clearwater for refreshments and to share memories of Leverne. The Memorial Service may be seen on line, and condolences may be sent to the family via www.NorthThompsonFuneral. com. Donations in memory of Leverne Burnell would be appreciated to the Elks Fund for Children, c/o Unit 3 - 19299 94th Avenue, Surrey, BC, V4N 4E6 or to the BC & Yukon Hearth and Stroke Foundation, 1212 W. Broadway, Vancouver, BC, V6G 3V2. Funeral arrangements entrusted to North Thompson Funeral Services, Clearwater, BC, 250-674-3030.
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Sports First day on the first day
Zane Lambert scoring a winning 84 point ride in the first go round during a New Year's Eve Bullarma held in Barriere. Photo by Jill Hayward Left: Travis Fenton helps his daughter Ava get ready for her first day of skiing on Clearwater ski hill’s first day of the season, Dec. 28. Photo by Keith McNeill
Bulls raise money for kids Jill Hayward A sell-out crowd enjoyed thrills, spills, and good family entertainment at the North Thompson Agriplex in Barriere, on Dec. 31, for the inaugural New Year’s Eve ‘Bucking For The Farm Kids’ Bullarama. Well over two dozen gutsy cowboys arrived from Western Canada and the U.S. to compete for the sparkling trophy buckle, and a $5,000 added purse. Barriere hometown riders Justin Davis and Monty Ross were in the lineup as well. Davis made it into the short go round after a good eight second ride on a tough bull in the first go
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round. Winner of the first go, with a score of 84, was Manitoba’s Zane Lambert; who then went on to also win the final go with an 85.5. The event was hosted by the Farm Kids Scholarship Fund, and was the first fundraising event for their scholarship program. FKSF rep Steven Puhallo told the sell-out crowd that the evening’s successful event had created $5,000 in scholarship dollars which would be used to help rural youth further their education. Following the Bullarama, a portable dance floor was laid in front of the rodeo chutes, where 400 people boogied the night away and welcomed in the New Year.
Children get quicker healthcare service Ministry of Children and Family Development VICTORIA - Initially a pilot project in Prince Rupert, Smithers and Terrace last year, the Ministry of Children and Family Development is now using videoconferencing equipment to connect young people in several northern communities to psychiatrists at Children’s and Women’s Health Centre of BC in Vancouver. “The way we’re using Telehealth services in these communities means children, teens and their families are getting the mental-health support they need sooner - and closer to home,” said Stephanie Cadieux, Minister of Children and Family Development. “The ministry is committed to improving access to specialized services in rural and remote regions.” Telehealth uses secure, live videoconferencing and supporting technologies to connect healthcare providers, health-care recipients and health educators in touch across distances. Telehealth services are currently available in approximately 30 other clinical areas. Visit: www. health.gov.bc.ca/ehealth/telehealth.html