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The wonder of the falls The Murtle River thunders into the icecone at the bottom of Helmcken Falls in this photograph taken a few weeks ago. Several ice-climbers had succeeded in climbing the overhang just to the left of the falls a few days before the photo was taken. Photo by Keith McNeill

CN gates crossing after snowmobile incident Keith McNeill A snowmobiler stopped a train near Blue River several weeks ago. The stoppage resulted in the CN mainline being shut down for more than four hours. As a result of this and other incidents, CN gated the Mud Lake Forest Service Road railroad crossing, which is within a few hundred meters of where the stoppage had occurred. On Friday, March 21, a variety of stakeholders met in person or by teleconference to try to resolve the issue. According to Ron Storie, manager of community services with the Thompson-Nicola Regional District, the snowmobiler apparently was unable to

leave the tracks when a train approached because of the high snowbanks. The rider stayed with his sled, forcing the train to stop. Transport Canada was informed and the rail line was shut down entirely for more than four hours. According to Storie, the train crew was unable to identify or detain the snowmobiler. "I’d like to think it wasn’t someone local," said the TNRD official. The incident occurred near the Mud Lake Forest Service Road crossing, which is located immediately north of the Blue River airstrip. "This has not been the only incident of misuse at the tracks," Storie said. Apparently,

VIA has lodged numerous complaints about the crossing over the years. CN then proceeded to gate the crossing. Mud Lake Forest Service Road has been in existence for more than 50 years but apparently the railroad has the license to gate it. Blue River Powder Packers issued a notice on Feb. 21 informing snowmobilers that access to the Redsands parking lot had been closed by CN until further notice. The club encouraged the sledders to ride in the Finn Creek Zone south of Blue River instead. Although the road has been used primarily for logging, a long list of stakeholders soon became involved. Continued on page A20

A gate restricts access across the CN tracks at the Mud Lake Forest Service Road north of Blue River. Tracks to the left indicate that some have been using the crossing despite the gate. Photo courtesy of Willow MacDonald

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Growing Hope Marking the start of Daffodil Month Marnie Burnell (l) of the Clearwater and area chapter of the Canadian Cancer Society, pins a daffodil pin onto Mayor John Harwood on Tuesday to mark the start of Daffodil Month. Researchers have made remarkable strides lately against cancer, particularly certain types, the mayor said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There was a time when when people used to say, 'Cancer isn't in my family. I'm OK.' It isn't that way anymore,â&#x20AC;? said Burnell Photo by Keith McNeill

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Municipality answers parcel tax questions Keith McNeill Contrary to what some believe, District of Clearwater is not bringing in a new parcel tax, according to director of finance Sheila Thiessen. “The parcel tax rate for 2014 has been set during the budget process as $100, which everyone will be paying,” she said. “Last year’s overall rate was $80, the people paying in Sunshine Valley were paying $400.” The director of finance added that the sewer parcel tax is going from $30 to $40 as well. “That system is more straight forward as it was always one rate, and roll,” Thiessen said. “It was incorporated into the same bylaw as all the water rolls. We are separating water and sewer and making it much simpler and easier to follow.” The municipality reportedly received a flood of inquires after

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it sent out a letter last Wednesday, informing property owners within the District’s water and sewer systems of a process to review Clearwater’s water and sewer parcel taxes. “For the majority of property owners receiving the letters, this is not a new parcel tax,” Thiessen said. “Parcel taxes have been in existence for both the water and sewer systems prior to incorporation, through the Clearwater Improvement District.” Parcel taxes are a flat tax per parcel and are regulated by the

Community Charter. They are a way of collecting funds for the long term maintenance and sustainability of the utility systems from all properties that can be serviced by the utility: That means, for example, that a property does not need to be connected to the water system in order to be charged the parcel tax. Charges are based on the ability to connect in the future. Parcel taxes are different from the quarterly user fees that are billed to properties that are connected to the system. User fees are for operational maintenance while parcel taxes are directed at capital improvements and long term sustainability of the systems. The parcel tax has been and will continue to be charged on annual property tax bills. Funds collected for either the water or sewer system are

restricted to be used for that purpose only. The director of finance noted that Clearwater’s water system was developed in stages, with different extensions being done at different times. “At the time of each extension the individual property owners were given the option of paying their share of the costs up front or paying over a period of time on their annual tax notices through a parcel tax,” she said. The different extensions resulted in a number of different parcel tax rolls. Over time, the borrowing incurred to pay for the extensions was paid off. In 2013, Sunshine Valley was the final area to finish paying for its extension. Properties in Sunshine Valley that had paid up front for the extension to that area will receive a parcel tax for the first time in 2014. For

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the other Sunshine Valley properties, the parcel tax will reflect a decrease. “When the borrowing for the different water system extensions was paid off, the parcel tax that was being charged for the debt payment ended and the regular parcel tax began to be charged,” Thiessen said. “The owners that had prepaid and were not paying parcel taxes began to pay the regular parcel tax as well.” The director of finance noted that these arrangements were put in place by Clearwater

Improvement District and so predated the municipality. They resulted in several different rolls being charged the same amount. What the District is doing now is creating one roll. “Creating one roll for the water system will make the parcel tax process more efficient and easier to administer,” she said. However, the Community Charter requires that the District complete a parcel tax review process in order to do this. The letters send on Wednesday to property owners are a requirement of this

process. A parcel tax review panel is also a requirement. The panel will meet on April 10 and will give property owners a chance to register concerns if they feel that their property has been included in error. Property owners who want to have the parcel tax roll amended need to give written notice at least 48 hours before the panel sits. Thiessen asked that anybody who has questions about the parcel tax should call or drop by the District of Clearwater office, or email her at sthiessen@docbc.ca.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING Seniors Monthly Lunch The next monthly Seniors Lunch will be at the Blackpool Hall on April 8th, 2014 from 10:30am – 2:00pm. Lunch will be prepared by Bayley’s Bistro and guest speakers Sharon Neufeld, Registered Massage Therapist will be discussing breathing and posture, while Linda Mackenzie, Registered Nurse will be discussing Home Care Nursing and Home Support. A bus will be available at Evergreen Acres at 10:30am to take anyone interested out to Blackpool Hall. Community Workshop – Enhancing the Local Forest Economy On April 5th, 2014 from 9:00am-4:00pm at the Legion there will be a workshop to to hear from invited guests, on their successes and challenges involved with enhancing their Local Forest Economy, as well as discussions on value added opportunities, employment trends and education for the future in forestry. Participants will also be asked for their input into a Forestry Visioning statement for the North Thompson Valley. Fire Department appointments Congratulations to Mike Smith on being reappointed as Clearwater Volunteer Fire Chief for a five year term. Congratulations also to Dan Daase and Rod Reiger on their reappointment as Captains for a four year term, and to Jan Westendorp on his appointment as 2nd Safety Officer/Training Officer for a four year term.

The Meaford Express of Meaford, Ontario, took first place for best editorial page. Meanwhile, down the road, Kamloops this Week won first place for best all-round from CCNA in its circulation class (25,000 and above). KTW formerly belonged to Black Press (the owner of the Times and the Barriere Star/ Journal) but now is independently owned. A few weeks ago the Clearwater Times was named as a top-three finalist for general excellence with BC and Yukon Community Newspapers Association. The winners of that competition will be named during an awards gala to be held April 26 in Richmond. It’s not what you earn, it’s what you keep

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Wells Gray Community Forest Corporation Grant Funding applications are now open. Applications can be picked up at the Community Resource Centre or at wellsgraysociety2010@gmail.com. All applications must be returned by April 15th, 2014 at 4:30pm to the Community Resource Centre or on line at the above address. Community Recreation Programs PLEASE BE ADVISED – Zumba with Lisa has been cancelled – Sorry for any inconvenience *NEW* Run Club (walkers welcome too!) – Mondays 6:00-7:00pm Meeting locations change weekly call 250.674.1878 for more information. Community Volleyball – Tuesdays – 7:30-9:00pm until April 8 February 21 –- 23 Community Basketball – Fridays 7:00-8:30pm February 28 – April 11 Indoor Family Tennis – Thursdays – 6:00-7:00pm - March 6 – April 10 Community Indoor Soccer – Thursday – 7:30-9:00pm March 6 – April 10 Senior Sit and Be Fit – Mar. 5 - Apr.16, 10:30-11:15 at Evergreen Acres Self Breast Care, FREE Wednesday, April 2 6:30-8:30 PM at CSS Pitt Call Eleanor for more information on these and other programs at 250.674.1878 or register at the District office. Upcoming Events April 12th – Seedy Saturday at the Ski hill – Does this mean Spring is REALLY on the way April 13th - Rhythm Riders Drill team Introduction Day May 5th – Garden Party at Wells Gray Inn – Door open at 1200pm – Lunch at 1:00pm June 4th – Rotary Golf Tournament – Lacarya Golf Course Upcoming Meetings of Council April 15th, 2014 – Economic Development meeting – 5:00pm April 15th, 2014 – Regular Council Meeting – 7:00pm May 6th, 2014 – Infrastructure Committee meeting – 5:00pm May 6th, 2014 – Regular Council meeting – 7:00pm

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Opinion

"The price of anything is the amount of life you exchange for it." – Henry David Thoreau editorial by keith mcNeill

Clearwater's hospital should have a heli-pad

Harper seeks short term gain against Russia Editor, The Times:

I think I’ve finally figured out Stephen Harper’s current action plan strategy. Isolate Russia by kicking them out of the G8, thereby making Russia’s vast oil and gas reserves less attractive to the EU (Western Europe), which currently relies heavily on these reserves. Canada’s reserves of oil and gas could find a market in Western Europe, filling the void formerly occupied by Russia. See how perfect it is – Alberta crude shipped east instead of west to both service eastern Canadian refineries and the European market. No more hassles with Northern Gateway, Kinder Morgan or Keystone XL.

This new found market would allow the oil and gas industry time to buy off opposition in the west so that both options would be open thereby insuring that the grateful Canadian public would keep the Conservative (alliance) in power for ever. The one factor that Harper has not considered is the Arctic reserves of oil and gas that we share with Russia and others. How many Russian nuclear subs does it take to claim all of this vast reserve? Short term gain for a long term pain, Stephen? I think you are in over your head Stephen.

Wes Morden Blackpool, B.C.

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Last week we recycled an old editorial to talk about an idea we've been promoting for a long time – creating a park out of the property at the northwest corner of Dutch Lake. This week we're going to talk about another idea we've been pushing for a long time – a helicopter landing site next to Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital. As reported in the story on page A7, last Sunday a BC Ambulance helicopter used the parking lot of the vet clinic by Camp Two Road as a landing site. Other possible landing locations, such as Clearwater's old airstrip or the Yellowhead Helicopters hangar, were either covered with too much snow or otherwise unavailable. This is far from an optimal solution to the situation. In last Sunday's incident, the emergency crew on the helicopter decided that the patient should be transported to Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital rather than flown to Kamloops or Kelowna. If the ambulance that brought the patient from Blue River had met the helicopter at the hospital, transferring him or her there would have been a simple matter. As it was, the ambulance had to go back the way it had come several kilometers. A quick search through our files shows several other incidents where a dedicated heli-pad at the hospital would have proved useful. For example, in February, 1992, a Mike

Wiegele helicopter landed on the road in front of Clearwater's hospital with an injured logger. The Barriere resident had been hurt while logging in the Tum Tum area. A German doctor who had been staying at Wiegele's insisted the helicopter land in Clearwater so the patient could be stabilized. In May, 2005, another Wiegele helicopter brought to the hospital one of the heli-skiing company's guests who had been the victim of an avalanche. Acting to a pre-arranged plan, police cordoned off the parking lot for the landing. Back in December of 2008, Andrew Neuner, chief operating officer for the ThompsonCariboo-Shuswap with Interior Health, reported to the Thomson Regional Hospital District board that a consultant had been hired to investigate helicopter access for the hospitals at Clearwater, Ashcroft, Lillooet and 100 Mile House. Steve Quinn, then the TNRD director for Blue River-Avola (Area B), was quoted as saying, “The regional district has argued for years that Clearwater should have one. We have so much remote activity here, year round. It’s not just heli-skiing. It’s forestry, mining exploration and so on.” Covenants on property near Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital have been lifted to allow construction of a heli-pad. It is long past time for that project to go ahead.

Classifications of a senior

Editor, The Times:

I had the pleasure of being at a meeting the other day where there was a discussion about the word “senior.” There were comments about how people don’t like being classified as being a “senior.” My unthinking response was, “they should just grow up and get over it.” On sober second thought, I realize how much that sounded like a mother talking to a tantrumming five year old. Being a person who has never acted her age, as I have been reminded on many occasions, I decided to pay attention to this human category called “senior”. By many definitions I belong in that

category as I have had the requisite number of birthday celebrations. Hold on ... I am not 65 yet. Is that the defining number? My mother at 86 is also a member of this golden group. I realized that I am a person who has always shied away from labels for groups of people. Labels for me mask the humanity of the individual found in the group. Stereotypes emerge from groups of people being labeled. I can only imagine what pops into your head when I say “teenager”, “toddler” or “senior”. I don’t dare get into the religious group names that spawn stereotypes. So is it the label “senior” or the stereotype that goes

along with it people are objecting to? My purpose for writing these words is to remind people that no matter how many times we have sailed around the sun on this marvellous planet, we are still individuals with individual needs, wants and thoughts. The word “senior” to me, means I have had a good number of life experiences. I hope it also means I can accept the necessity of words like “senior” to identify opportunities and activities open for me. Senior also means an individual with interesting stories to tell and talents to share. Senior means time to sit and talk, time to share a meal, time to

go for a walk with a friend. Here is my challenge. The next time I find myself reacting to being called a “senior” or any other name that implies a stereotypical group I will pause and engage the speaker in conversation. I expect that as I get to know others better through conversation the stereotype will fall away and the human connection will blossom. Now I can look beyond the common use of the word “senior” and apply it to my advantage. Indeed, I think I will change my category name and call myself a juniorsenior.

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Question of the Week

? Do you think immunizations should be mandatory for children in school?

Marina Pelton:

Absolutely. I believe that it keeps our kids safe.

Al Swanson:

Yes, why should my kid get sick because you won't immunize yours? I know there are religious beliefs and people who don't believe in it, but all Canadians should have the same standards.

Danielle Mikkelsen:

Daniel Beattie:

I believe in immunization but I think it should be the parents' choice.

No, I've never believed in immunization. I think it detracts from our own natural ability to fight off disease.

Elsie Wall:

I would say yes, for the children's own benefit.

A chance to give to the NT Communities Foundation Editor, The Times:

My friends, I was thinking about the member rewards that all members of the credit union get. You see, credit unions members get a share of the profits as the members are the shareholders. One could think of it as free money and, if so, a person might also like to be offered the opportunity to invest in the future of the Valley. As an avid supporter and chair of the North Thompson Communities Foundation, I’d like to tell you about some of the endowment funds you might support in your communities foundation. You might choose the arts, children and youth, seniors, health, education, poverty or

protection of the environment. These are all ‘envelopes of interest’ that people support in the valley. If that selection is not enough; in November of 2012 we initiated a new fund called the Smart and Caring Community Fund. With the help of such groups at the Royal Purple #302, Clearwater Festival and Events Society, and a variety of individuals and businesses donating funds to this more generalized fund, we are excited to let you know that our granting cycle is looking good for the future. Indeed, one family in Barriere has begun work on a more specific fund. It will be a bursary to encourage Valley youth to go into the trades. The family and

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their friends are doing this in memory of their son, who passed away about a year ago. Watch for more information about this bursary in the near future. In order to help you with your decision to give to an endowment of your choice, the foundation directors have voted to match any new donations given to the areas of interest this season until the moneys we’ve allotted run out. You see, we thought that it would be a lovely legacy to all; and a fitting use for the funds we have been stewarding. Some funds were received as the result of a most generous man’s naming of the foundation in his will. He was a generous contributor of both time and wisdom while he was with

us – it is only fitting that we consider ways to make this legacy help as many locals as we can for years to come! So folks, as you move about your daily lives, please consider the future. Personally, our family chooses to give monthly by having funds transferred from our account to the foundation's account automatically (the number is 5018635 – community builders account). But, hey, as I was saying in the beginning, why not consider depositing the member rewards into our local credit union/ NT Communities Foundation account? Mark it according to the envelope of interest you’d like to support (see above).

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YEARS AGO:

A meeting in Clearwater voted that representatives ask their respective communities to back an air and ground mosquito campaign. Cost was put at $15,000. Little Fort Children's Square Dance activities wound up with a party to which all parents were invited. Instructor Del Carter of Clearwater had been giving lessons to the group for three years.

YEARS AGO:

Clearwater Improvement District received a letter from an aviation company that would like to add Clearwater to its flight route, but the air-strip was too short for its

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aircraft. CID chair Bill Mattenley said no government funds were available because the air-strip was privately owned. The water system extension down to the hotel was ready to go ahead, said CID trustee Jack Foote. One problem was that Weyerhaeuser had not yet turned over the sewer system to the CID. A letter requesting information on incorporation for Clearwater was sent from the CID to the Department of Municipal Affairs. Much interest was shown in Clearwater after a letter from the president of Radio NL in Kamloops regarding establishment of an AM radio service for Clearwater.

HISTORICAL Perspective

BACK IN TIME Steel framing had been erected for Clearwater's new Sportsplex. Harold Schmidt replaced Herb Green as regional supervisor for Wells Gray Park. Headquarters for the region were at Hemp Creek.

YEARS AGO:

"I am aghast at your audacity to request a thing affecting people so far away. Respectfully, I say it is none of your business," was the reac-

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tion of TNRD Area A representative Karl Simmerling to a move by Kamloops city council members on the TNRD board to support incorporation for Clearwater.

YEARS AGO:

Superintendent W. Jory and School District trustees received authorization to close both Birch Island and Avola Elementary Schools effective the end of June. Kulwant Sian received a cheque and plaque from CTP general manager Fred McLellan for being top grader in a lumber grading course. Only the shell of Lorne and Sandy Merwin's trailer in Blue River was left following a fire. A problem in the electrical wiring was suspected. An ad offered the former RCMP accommodation in Blue River for sale or lease.

YEARS AGO:

Local businessman Albert Lahaie was concerned about new regulations for business signs along highways. Private signs were to be removed and replaced with official ones.

YEARS AGO:

Timing of an announcement about the future of Clearwater's full-time ambulance unit chief position was still unknown. In the mean-

time, B.C. Ambulance Service advertised for proposals for a four-bay ambulance station in North Kamloops and a two-bay station in Clinton. New owners of Clearwater Safety Mart were Kelvin Arndt, Wade Elliot, Rob Sunderman and Malcolm Horie. They took over from Ken Kjenstad and Ralph Sunderman, who had started the business 21 years earlier. A petition being circulated to allow the area's residents to find money to help pay for the project would not delay a water extension to Sunshine Valley, said CID administrator Edie Kinzel. There were no grants available to improvement districts.

YEARS AGO:

Clearwater Improvement District planned to build a new reservoir and drill a second well during the coming year, chair Lawrence Giesbrecht announced at the CID’s annual general meeting. A sudden pump failure during hot dry weather could create problems, he said.

YEARS AGO:

The community mourned a fallen hero after Chad Schapansky, age 23, lost his life while fighting a fire at the Covered Wagon Restaurant in Clearwater. He had apparently fallen

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through the floor and been trapped in the basement. About 500 firefighters from across B.C., as well as from Alberta and the U.S., gathered in Clearwater to attend Schapansky's funeral. Possibly another 500 local residents and members of the family took part as well. Fire also destroyed a birch sawmill in Upper Clearwater belonging to Pete and Barb Pelton. Birch from the mill had been sold to Japan for about seven years. It was the third business in Wells Gray Country to be lost to fire in three weeks. Over 200 people gathered at the CSS gym for the second annual Shared Learning PowWow. The event was hosted by the School District 73 First Nations Education Council, Interior Indian Friendship Society and Nights Alive. TNRD officially took over operation of the Vavenby water system, and Vavenby Improvement District ceased to exist.

YEARS AGO:

About 115 health administrators, doctors, politicians and members of the general public attended the 2-1/2 day Heart of the Matter rural health symposium at Clearwater Secondary School. One of the senior politicians to attend was M.P. Cathy McLeod. She was interested in learning how the federal government could become a positive force in rural healthcare. Clearwater Mayor John Harwood was challenging local residents and businesspeople to provide the service that people deserve and expect. “I don’t see shop local as a divine right by business,” he said. “I think shop local is a niche market in a small town. What local businesses can do is provide a service level that’s

gone from a lot of the large chains.” A larger covered area for Blue River’s skating rink meant residents could spend more time skating and less time shovelling. The new covering would extend the full length of the ice sheet. It would consist of a steel frame with fabric covering. A donation of $50,000 had already been received with another $55,000 to come from the North Thompson Economic Development Committee. Barriere, Clearwater and Blue River libraries were to get additional open hours, TNRD directors decided. Clearwater Library would be open 30 hours per week and Blue River’s library hours were to go to 16 hours per week. Barriere library would be increased 26 hours per week.

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District of Clearwater could face a $22 million shortfall in 20 years if it didn't start spending more on infrastructure, according to an infrastructure master plan prepared by Urban Systems. The municipality was investing $200,000 per year on infrastructure when it should be spending $1.3 million, the report said. Close to 200 people turned out for Clearwater Volunteer Fire Department’s first annual Easter egg hunt. Money raised during the event was to go towards a playground in the nearby Chad Schapansky Park. An article outlined how North Thompson priest Father Emil Sasges survived more than three weeks in the mountains alone after his home-built airplane crashed while flying from Bowron Lakes to Valemount. The accident had occurred in 1969.

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Forestry monitoring: Weak or good enough? Central Interior Logging Association The battle is on again over whether the province has cut too deeply in reducing the number of licensed science officers, which includes professional foresters. The Professional Employees Association says the government employed 525 Registered Professional

Foresters at the beginning of this year, down from 722 in 2009, and says the cuts have reduced government’s ability to monitor logging and enforce forest practices. Inspections of forest operations have been declining; there were 8,117 inspections in 2012, compared with 25,154 in 2002, according to research by Mark Haddock, a lawyer and instructor at the University of Victoria’s

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Mexico and France join B.C. in pricing carbon Ministry of Environment VANCOUVER – Environment Minister Mary Polak recently congratulated Mexico and France at GLOBE 2014 for putting a price on carbon, just as British Columbia has already done with its revenue-neutral carbon tax. “B.C. is proud to welcome France and Mexico to the growing number of jurisdictions around the world showing leadership by pricing carbon in the interests

of climate action,” said Polak. “We know B.C.’s carbon tax is working. Since it was implemented, fossil fuel consumption in the province has gone down by more than the national average. Our GHG emissions levels are currently below 2007 levels, while B.C.’s economic growth, including during the recession and recovery, has matched Canada’s, and B.C.’s population has grown faster. We expect France and Mexico to experience similar success.”

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Community forest seeks input for long-term plan Keith McNeill Should the primary goal of Wells Gray Community Forest be to create employment by enhancing the value-added sector of the local forest economy? Or should it be to provide grants to worthy community groups and projects? Those were the sorts of questions participants were asked to tackle during a pair of community input open houses organized by the community forest on Thursday, March 27. Between 15 and 20 people attended the afternoon session and about the same number were at the one in the evening. The open houses were held in the Community Resource Center in Clearwater.

Wells Gray Community Forest has achieved quite a few successes during its short history, said Grant Thompson, the event’s facilitator. A resident of Summerland, he formerly managed West Bank First Nation’s forestry program, including its community forest. Wells Gray Community Forest Corporation was incorporated in 2004, and applied for a forest tenure in 2005. In 2006 a five-year probationary licence was awarded. This had an annual allowable cut of 20,000 cubic meters per year plus another 13,500 m3 “uplift” to salvage wood damaged by mountain pine beetle. Harvesting started in 2008 and since then

loggers have taken about 240,000 m3 out of the community forest. This has provided six full-time equivalents of employment since then, including staff, development contractors, logging contractors, and reforestation. It has also generated about $9.8 million in economic value to the community. Of this, $487,000 has been disbursed as grants. A new forest inventory and analysis was completed in 2011. This showed that there was more wood available within the tenure area than previously thought, and that it was growing faster than expected. These finding allowed the government to permanently increase the AAC to

33,000 m3 per year. “This community forest has gone one step above what the provincial standard is,” Thompson said, referring to the forest inventory and analysis. “Very few operators in the province have what you have here. It’s definitely paying off for the boys in the bush.” Future plans include adding about 160 hectares to the existing 13,000 ha community forest by taking in some land around the existing boundaries. The present community forest consists of three large areas to the north, south and west of Clearwater. The community forest also hopes to acquire about 3,000 ha further to the south. Eventual goal is to get the AAC to 50,000

comment on the draft strategic plan will end on July 11. On July 31, the final strategic plan will be posted on the WGCFC website.

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School board approves Poker Club winds up Season 9 hockey academy By Goldie Krawec

Dale Bass – Kamloops This Week The Kamloops-Thompson board of education has approved two new courses in the district. A hockey academy will be added at Clearwater secondary and Levelone drumline will be offered at Valleyview secondary. The hockey academy in Clearwater is similar to one offered in Kamloops at Valleyview secondary. The school is next to an arena and the District of Clearwater has offered use of the ice for free. Head coach will be Bianca Mirabelli, who is certified by Hockey Canada Development, plays for the Kamloops Vibe elite women’s senior A team, was an assistant coach of the women’s hockey team at the University of B.C. and played two

years of junior A hockey in Toronto. Cost of the academy will be $300 for the semester. According to CSS principal Darren Coates, staff is working on a timetable and an application form should be ready by early April. Drumline is a fine-arts course that combines musical elements with body movements and precision-team skills. In promoting the course, district board-authority authorized course principal Kent Brewer described it as a performance course designed for students with or without musical experience. It will be offered to all secondary grades at Valleyview and will involve fundamentals of drumming, musicianship, performing in an ensemble, developing critical listening and exposure to world music.

Another season of poker has been played and the winner of Season 9 is Millie Rempel with 5,875 points; followed closely by Cheryl MacHale, 5,825; Dave Ek, 5,300; Jeff Kuhn, 4,800; Cindy Derkson 4,600, Fred Roach 4,400, Goldie Krawec 4,400, and Jerry Cotterhill, 3,750. Wild card winner was Robert Jones, who won the position on the last week of play. The Season 9 tournament was held Wednesday. March 26. with nine players attending. As some of the above were unable to attend, players not mentioned above were called to fill the table with eligible players. As no one wants to be the first one out, many tried little tricks to outwit the others. Play started slowly, with everyone feeling out their opponents

carefully. Finally one fell and then more followed, until Rick Dee, a last minute participant, ended up winning the first place trophy, followed by Cheryl MacHale and Cindy Derkson. There were many exceptional hands played but I think one of the least expected was a hand played with the table cards of 3, 3, J, ?, ?, and at showdown the winning hand had 3’s as a pocket pair, thus winning the hand with Four of Kind (Quad 3’s). The opposing hand had pocket Ten’s, making his hand Two Pair. This past season, 35 players participated in the weekly competition. Many of the new were Internet players and most found that playing against real people was different than just clicking a mouse button and collecting

your chips on-line. Some new players dropped in for the evening as they were working locally for a week or two and tried their hand at a live game. Other locals joined in for their social event of the week, meeting people from different professions, places, ages and trying to outwit the regular players. The Texas Hold’m Poker game is held each Wednesday evening at the Wells Gray Inn starting at 7 p.m. sharp. Everyone is welcome to join in to learn the game and have an evening out at no cost for the game. New players need to register before playing. Play for Season 10 starts on Wednesday April 9.

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A Clearwater Traffic Services member Back on Feb. 24, Clearwater RCMP pulled overana incident vehicle on Highwaya5residenin Louis reported involving Creek. The member detected an odor of tial fire that occurred in the Clearwater marijuana in the vehicle and both occuarea. On March 18, Clearwater RCMP pants were arrested a arrested. male for arson in his connecA small of marijuana was locattion to theamount fire in this Clearwater resied as well as a large amount of cash. dence. Both items were and both occuClearwater Fire seized Department had pants were released on a promise to appear attended the residence and safely put in Clearwater for court a later date. out the fire within the on home. Clearwater RCMP investigated the incident and spoke withtothe fire investigators assigned Mischief vehicle to Clearwater this case. RCMP are investigating a Police brought to in athe male parked suspectatand report of mischief vehicle presented him with all the known eviClearwater Secondary School. dence that was gathered during the course The vehicle had its mirror ripped off. of the investigation. Clearwater RCMP Anybody in to arrested the with maleany andinformation released him regards to this vandalism is asked to contact appear in court on a later date. the Clearwater RCMP Detachment.

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Clearwater RCMPcontacted and Central An Alberta driver Clearwater InteriortoTraffic have made RCMP report Services a collision with an several key traffic since the5 beginning unknown animalstops on Highway near Blue of the spring season. River. On Friday, March 21, Clearwater The animal was reported to be larger RCMP stopped a vehicle traveling above than a deer and smaller than a moose. The the posted speed limit on Highway 5 animal collided with the vehicle, got up, throughitself Clearwater. noticed the brushed and ranPolice off into the forest. odor of marijuana and arrested the driver The driver was uninjured and was able to for possession of a controlled substance. drive his vehicle safely home. After searching, police located a small If you come across this unknown animal quantity of marijuana. Police seized the with impression, please drugsa FORD and charged the driver forcontact speed the RCMP so the animal can be identified. against a highway sign. On March 22, Clearwater RCMP RCMP Fraudtraveling Prevention stoppedlaunches another vehicle above the posted speed limit. Police also noticed Month theEvery odoryear, of marijuana in the vehicle. thousands of Canadians The fall driver produced a card stating that he was victim to fraud. Most people don't think it part of an Imedikate advising could happen to them, Program, but fraudsters are that he was allowed to have marijuana using increasingly sophisticated methods to in his possession. Unfortunately for the target Canadians of all ages. driver, the Imedikate Program has no Fraud Prevention is an annual legal bearing and hisMonth marijuana was event that gives private and public organizaseized. The driver did not have the proper tions involved in the fight against fraud Health Canada documentation to sup-an opportunity to further raise public awareport his marijuana possession. The male ness. Through this aawareness, driver was issued violationCanadians ticket for can avoid becoming victims. speeding. Economic integrity is a priority that In the earlier morning hours of March 23, Clearwater RCMP stopped a vehicle with the suspicion of impaired driv-

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1-800-222-TIPS Clearwater RCMP Report ing. The driver admitted to having a few the RCMP addresses through enforcement drinks and provided a sample. The and disruption, as well as by educatingdriver blew a “Warn” reading and was issued a Canadians on how to prevent becoming victhree day Immediate Roadside Prohibition tims of fraud. and his vehicle was impounded. TheMarch impact25, on Clearwater individuals, RCMP families and On businesses is devastating – retirement savings, received a report of a possible impaired homes, businesses and, in some cases, lives driver, northbound on Highway 5, heading have all been lost. into the Clearwater area. Police located the The good news is the thatodor the majority of vehicle and noticed of marijuana. frauds also can be prevented identifyingindithe Police noticed otherbysymptoms methods used fraudsters. The more you cating that theby driver had recently smoked know aboutPolice a fraud, the less likelyquantity you are to marijuana. seized a small fallmarijuana victim to it.and issued a 24 prohibition of for the driver. The driver’s license was seized his vehicle was impounded for Quickand facts: 24 hours. • Canadians between the ages of 50 and Central Interior Traffic 59 On are March the most27th targeted by mass marketing Services was conducting a police road fraud operations. Furthermore, Canadian check on the road-about on Highway 5. victims in that age group reported the highA single female driver went through the est dollar loss. road check. The member noticed the odor • The RCMP is a key partner of sample the of liquor and demanded a breath Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, which is a from the driver. The driver blew a “Warn” joint project between RCMP, the Ontario sample, resulting in athe three day Immediate Provincial Prohibition Police and the Competition Roadside and her vehicle was Bureau of Canada. It is Canada's central impounded

repository for data, intelligence and resource material as it relates to fraud. • The RCMP'slocated Fraud Prevention Shoplifters and Month campaign this year will feature four themes arrested (one per week) related to fraud: scams targetNear the end of February, Clearwater ing seniors, identity theft, email fraud and RCMP were advised of two male shopliftphishing, as well as fraud on the Internet. ers who had stolen product from a business in Clearwater. The business provided security footageout of crime the incident to police, Let's stamp who were able identify theregarding two maleany Anyone withtoinformation suspects. crime is invited to contact Crime Stoppers at On March 18 Anonymity and Marchis22guaranteed, Clearwater 1-800-222-TIPS. RCMP located both male suspects and and rewards are offered for useful informaarrested them for theft under $5,000. Both tion (for example, information that leads to males were released on conditions to not an arrest). return to that particular business and both have a court on a later date.

A new word gives a new worldview It Seems To Me…

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I learned a new word. More specifically: I was present when a new word was invented! By Recently I spent Eleanor several days with Deckert a friend's family. Coaching homework is one thing I enjoy. With over 15 years experience wanted something a lit"Inter-reliability." as a homeschooler, I tle harder. She dictated Now there's a con know a little about what words she wanted to cept! challenges frustra-Volunteer readFirewhile I wrotefamily themmembersAsand soon as she Members ofand Clearwater Department, tions can be expected on the back of thetodeck. well-wishers gather for a graveside ceremony held rememberspoke, Chad my eyes opene while attempting unfa- The local Tomorrow, wide and met her gaz Schapansky on Saturday. firefighterbecause, was killed in a restaurant fire 10 miliar theof the chocolate, remember. I could see years tasks ago. Onand the also far right photo is Mike Smith. Now Clearwater’s fire the web sweetness of the benefits We were niceSchapansky she lives chief, he was trapped in the basement of building the buildinga with butin – her sibthat are justwas around the collection. lings and parents, her fortunately rescued. corner mastering Meanwhile, this fam- grandparents and fai Photo byafter Clearwater Volunteer Fire Department specific skills. ily has been focused on family, teachers and b And one more thing: another project that drivers, coaches and I have a knack to zero now entered her list of neighbours. She relies in on that spot where a words. They have been on these people, yet o NORTH THOMPSON challenge is neither too looking closely at a list ers rely on her. hard nor too easy. of "virtues." What does With that one wor So, I brought 50 this mean? What would she knew that she is flashcards with those life in our family be like part of a web, and ea three-letter words that without it? If everyone of the people in the w Aprilthe 10rules @ 12pm – 2pmconsciously • Wells Gray Inn it? have their own netwo follow of phopractised Cost: $2.00 plus the cost of lunch nics: cat, sat, fat, pat, So her list of flashcard of people they can re ntwomeninbusiness@gmail.com mat, mop, hop, top, words grew: honesty, on and who rely on stop. patience, flexibility, them. The younger child gentleness. "Inter-reliability." was in his element. Then, all-in-a-flash, Like a map, I instant THthe new word arrived. It was easy enough had a new worldview to attempt but hard A virtue we all need to Who relies on me? W enough to feel that practise and deliberately do I rely on? How wo sense of satisfaction. focus on that would drous that we are all MATT THE(who MAN QUILTER BE DOING TheSPARROW older child make WILL the family and intricately connected F SEMRI EEtrust and FREE LONGARM could read faster than ourDEMOS world a better place through Mo NAR I could flipONLY the cards) 1dependability. to be. 0amn-day ONE DAY • SUNDAY APRIL 13 • 9AM 1 P

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NOTICE The Certified General Accountants Association of British Columbia gives notice that member John J. Van Gool of Langley, B.C., passed away on August 5, 2013, and his public accounting practice is closed. CGA-BC has retrieved client documents from Mr. Van Gool’s home office. Please note that after six (6) months from the date of this Notice, documents will be destroyed. If you have any questions, please contact Brigitte Ilk, at CGA-BC, at 604-732-1211.

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Joint statement on sawmill safety and sustained compliance Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations VICTORIA – Government, the forest industry, organized labour and WorkSafeBC have issued the following statement on Monday following their March 28 meeting in Vancouver focused on combustible dust and sawmill safety: "We had a frank and open discussion on sustainable compliance at this meeting and the result is an aggressive co-ordinated plan to accomplish a number of specific outcomes in the next 90 days. That plan includes a number of key components: • The Council of Forest Industries will contemplate their ability to stipulate membership conditions related to compliance with the combustible dust strategy. • A team of technical experts will be established by industry and supported by WorkSafeBC to help all mills on compliance with the Workers Compensation Act and the occupational health and safety regulation. • The Manufacturers' Advisory Group, made up of a dozen companies which account for about 75 per cent of B.C.'s lumber production, has developed a Dust Mitigation and Control Audit protocol and is offering it to mills of every size throughout B.C. The group will use its expertise and resources to ensure that best practices regarding sawmill dust risk reduction are shared with any company needing help within the Province. • At organized labour's request, this Audit Tool will be reviewed

by all parties to evaluate it as an enforceable standard. WorkSafeBC has agreed to lead that discussion. • Sawmill employers, organized labour, and WorkSafeBC will launch an awareness campaign on workers' rights in refusing unsafe work. A toolbox kit on the issue will be provided by WorkSafeBC to employers, health and safety committees, and health and safety representatives in all sawmills. • WorkSafeBC will double the size of the designated inspection team to 20 and launch further sawmill inspections during Phase 4 of their Sawmill Inspection Initiative. The focus of this phase will be on companies which were found to be out of compliance, particularly in Phase 3, but all sawmills will be included. • WorkSafeBC will write to the 61 sawmills with combustible dust compliance issues during Phase 3 to set expectations for the next round of inspections. Where there is repeat non-compliance, WorkSafeBC Officers will consider penalties. • WorkSafeBC is currently reviewing its Occupational Health and Safety Policy with a focus, at this stage, on high-risk violations and the consequences for non-compliance. The elements that can lead to a dust explosion will be included. • All parties agreed to continue the dialogue from the meeting on April 1, 2014, when WorkSafeBC hosts a joint meeting with industry and labour at the COFI convention in Kelowna. All of us agree that the overarching concern here is every worker has the right to a safe workplace and to come home safe at the end of their shift."

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Michelle Wiegele (l), president of Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing, congratulates Clearwater's Tiffany Schwaiger for winning the Tiger Cup during the recent Spring Junior Ski and Snowboard Camp at Blue River. Schwaiger won the award for demonstrating outstanding sportsmanship, team spirit, and a positive attitude throughout the whole week. Organizers report that the camp was a success and that all the kids (aged seven to 14) had fun. A junior ski and snowboard camp is planned for next Christmas holidays. The Blue River heli-skiing company makes an effort to interest local young people in the outdoors, not just for recreation, but for possible careers. Photo submitted

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THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK The best thing about the future is that it comes one day at a time.

Abraham Lincoln

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Apr 5: True Grit Indoor Rodeo, 6 pm start @ NT Agriplex. Cabaret Dance to follow. Info/tickets 250-672-9298 Apr 5: Community Workshop – Enhancing the Local Forest Economy, @ Clw Legion, 257 Glen Rd, 9-4pm pre-register admin@docbc.ca Apr 5: Home Based Business and Craft Fair Indoor Market, Elks Hall, 9 am – 2 pm, info Kathy 250-674-3763 Apr 8: Monthly Seniors Lunch, 11:30 am – 2 pm., Elks Hall, for bus service call 250-674-2600 or 250-674-3695 Apr 12: Blue River Event, Spring Fling, 9 pm, Community Hall. Apr 12: Seedy Saturday, Clw Ski Hill, 10am-2pm, info 250-6743444 Apr 24: Clearwater Farmers Market AGM, Clearwater Library 7pm Apr 25-27: Honouring Young Women PowWow @ Chu Chua Apr 26-27: Rural Trade Show, 9am–5pm, NT Agriplex, Barriere. Apr 27: Giant yard sale at Rotary Sports Park, 9 am – 1 pm, $10/ table (BYO). To donate/info 250-674-2795, 250-676-9443

May 1: AGM Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital Auxiliaries, at hospital, 10am. May 3: Clearwater Farmers Market - 1st market of the season. 250-674-3444 for info or to book. May 4: Garden Party, hosted by DHMH Aux, Wells Gray Inn, tickets $25, info 250-674-3205, 250-674-3521 May 4: Hospital Auxiliary’s 5th Annual Garden Party @ Wells Gray Inn, 1 pm, info Leslie 250-674-3205 May 10: Hospital Auxiliaries across B.C. Celebrate “Auxiliary Day,” a day to thank the community! May 18: Blue River, Spring Clean & Yard Sale 10am, Community hall. May 25: Afternoon Tea with a Twist, 12 pm – 4 pm, Blackpool Hall, Advanced tickets only, $25.00, info 250-674-2700 May 31: Wells Gray Riders Assoc trail ride at Candle Creek Ski trails, reg 10 am, ride 11 am. Info 250-674-4083, email hazeldowds@hotmail.com July 25 – 27: Wells Gray Man Tracker Invitational, Nakiska Ranch

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT • Indoor Market: 1st Saturday of month, 9 am – 2 pm, Elks Hall, info - 250-674-3763 • Tuesday Morning Coffee (TMC): Meets 10am – 11:30 @ Clearwater Community Baptist Church. All women and children welcome. (9:30-10 am Bible Study). Info 250-674-3624 • Raft River Rockhounds: 3rd Sat of the mth. Clw Lodge 1pm 250-674-2700 • Women in Business Luncheon: 2nd Thurs. 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 250-674-3703 for more info. • Clearwater Farmers’ Market May – Oct. Saturdays 9am– Noon. For more info 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: 250-587-6503 • Blackpool Community Hall Coffee House; Local musicians – 2nd Fri. of the mth. 6:30pm. 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. • Fun Darts Fri. at the Royal Canadian Legion. 6 pm. CHILDREN & FAMILIES • Racoon StrongStart - Raft River Elem school days Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri 8:45-11:45am • Racoon StrongStart - Vavenby Elm school days Wed 8:5011:50am • Clearwater Breastfeeding Group: 3rd Wed. of every month 7:30pm @ YCS • Mother Goose - Monday mornings, reg. Kerry 250-674-3530 • NT BC Home Schoolers: Meets Fri. afternoons. Call Leanna 250674-0057 for details • Kids Club: Clearwater New Life Assembly. Meets every Thur. 3-5 pm. Ages 5-12. For info contact Bobbi @ 250-674-3346

HEALTH & HEALING • AA Meetings: every Wednesday, #11 Lodge Dr, 250-587-0026 anytime • Shambhala Meditation Group: meets every Tuesday at Forest House 6:30-8:00 pm. Info: 250-587-6373. • Connections Healing Rooms - Fridays 1-3pm (except stat. holidays). 86 Young Rd. No charge. Sponsored by Living Streams Christian Church. www.healingrooms.com. • Healthy Choices – Tues 9am Clearwater Christian Church bsmnt (behind Fields). $2/wk drop-in free. Kim 250-674-0224 • Clearwater & District Hospice 3rd Mon. Sept-Jun 10am Legion 778-208-0137. 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. 250-674-2699 • Clearwater Sno-Drifters: 1st Thurs every mth. 250-676-9414 • CNT Rod & Gun Club: 3rd Tues. of the mth. Blackpool Hall 7pm Nov., Jan., & Mar. AGM in May • Volleyball: Tues. Jan. 14 - Apr. 8, 7:30 - 9:00 PM, at Clearwater Secondary School Gym, $2 drop in. Info: 250-674-1878. • Yoga Tree – Call or email Annie 250-674-2468 annie.pomme@ hotmail.com • Core Strength Fitness. Tuesdays. 10-11am 250-674-0001 • Drop-in Curling: Fri. Jan. 11 - Mar. 8, 7:00 PM, $5. Brooms and sliders available. • Badminton: Mon & Wed, Oct – Mar, CSS gym, 7:30-9:30 pm, $3 drop-in fee, info 250-674-2518 • Drop in Basketball: Fri., Jan. 10 - Apr. 11, 7:00 - 8:30 PM, $2 drop in at Clearwater Secondary School Gym. Info: 250-6741878 • Slo-Pitch: Clearwater mixed Slo-Pitch league May – July. Contact Carmen Archibald 778-208-1773, 250-674-2632 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 mth 2pm at the library. All seniors welcome.

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Tues. May 7th Wed. May 8th Thurs. May9th 9:00am-Noon Email/Internet Basics Resume/Cover Letters Building Positive Behaviours 12:30pm-3:30pm Labour Market Infor Dress for Success/Cold Calls & Networking Resumes & Interviews: Go hand in hand, so the better prepared you are the greater the impression you will make to your future employer. Please drop in & our friendly staff will assist you. Targeted Wage Subsidy (TWS): Are you currently on Employment Insurance or have you been in the last 3-5 years? If you have, you may be eligible for wage subsidy. Ask us for further info. Funding for Skill Enhancement: Recent or active EI clients with a career plan in mind seeking assistance through Service Canada are required to book an appointment with one of our Employment Counsellors. BLUE RIVER ITINERANT: An employment consultant comes to the Blue River School. Next visit is Tues. April 8th, from 12:30-2:30. If a one on one appointment is required, please call to set up a time prior to the drop in. Operated by Yellowhead Community Services The Employment Program of BC is funded by the Government of Canada & the Province of British Columbia

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TAKE NOTICE that, in accordance with Sections 204, 205 and 208 of the Community Charter, the “Parcel Tax Review Panel” will hear complaints with respect to errors or omissions on the following parcel tax rolls: 1. District of Clearwater Water System and 2. District of Clearwater Sewer System A person who owns a parcel of land included on a parcel tax roll may request that the roll be amended by providing written notice to the District of Clearwater at least 48 hours before the time set for the sitting of the Panel. The Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel will sit at 10:00 am on Thursday April 10, 2014. The parcel tax rolls are available for inspection during office hours, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday except holidays, at the District of Clearwater office, 132 Station Road, Clearwater, BC. Written submissions may be directed to Sheila Thiessen, Director of Finance/Collector; or sent via email to sthiessen@docbc.ca or by fax to 250 67 4-2173, no later than 10:00 am on Tuesday April 8, 2014.

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February 19– March 20

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Avola youth help war effort through CGIT Eleanor Deckert Does the effort of one person actually make a difference? What would you do? It is 1945. Canada was at war. Mary Gibson’s first born son, Royce, had gone to Europe. His sisters, Vivian, Francis, and Verna, were too young to enlist, but old enough to want to help. Bernice, Molly and Evelyne Craig know that their older sister, Vernetta, has been trained to cook in the hospitals where soldiers have returned to Canada. The sisters want to participate in the war effort, but they are too young to leave home. These families live in the tiny and isolated village of Avola.* What can the youth at the home-front do to show support for Our Boys, to reach out and offer some measure of comfort or encouragement to the Canadian troops? Canadian Girls in Training (CGIT) was (and is) an organization for girls 12-17 years of age and a chapter was formed in Avola, under the leadership of Mary Gibson. “We met once a week in the home of Gerald and Mary Gibson," said Evelyne Craig McKay. "At that time they lived across the river from Avola. We made the quilt in the photo to send to a family in England.” “CGIT was a very purpose driven group

Our Purpose As a Canadian Girl in Training under the leadership of Jesus it is my purpose to Cherish Health, Seek Truth, Know God, Serve Others and thus, with His help, become the girl God would have me be.

Members of the Avola chapter of Canadian Girls in Training (CGIT) in 1945 hold up a quilt they made as a fundraiser. Pictured are (back, l-r) Mrs. Mary Gibson, Francis Gibson, Evelyne Craig, Verna Gibson, Doris Dillabough, Vivian Gibson, Irene Milke (in CGIT “Middy” uniform), (front, l-r) Mrs. Gibson’s son Carman Gibson (boy peeking out from lower left), Bernice Craig, Hilda Jamrich, and Molly Craig. Photo submitted

during the war. We made parcels for the soldiers. My mother taught me how to knit socks and turn a heel. We also knitted hats for them to wear under their helmets. We wrote cheery letters to the soldiers, as well as to our own relatives who were overseas.” “I did not feel anxious," said McKay. "The war was so far away. Even Vernon was far away in those days. We had really good teachers in Avola. We knew where the war was because we learned about it in geography and social studies.”

“All of my Mom’s brothers were overseas. Some were killed. All six of my girl cousins plus my boy cousins joined the Army, too. My sister, Vernetta, joined the air force. Vernetta never got overseas. They were at peace by the time she was trained. So she cooked in hospitals for the soldiers who came back. She went to hospitals in Calgary, back east to Ontario, near Vancouver and also Victoria," McKay said. “CGIT was never for our own amusement although camping, singing, hiking and other activities were part of it. It

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was about service to the community. We learned a real work ethic." “Mrs. Mary Gibson was the one in Avola who did all these things for the kids,‚" said McKay. "She taught Sunday School and taught me how to play her piano.” “I must have followed her example as I learned to teach Sunday School, too, and later led both the younger Explorers and the older girls CGIT through the United Church.” According to the Canadian Girls in Training web page, CGIT was begun

in 1915 in western Canada during the First World War, when young people were anxious to be of service to the war effort. Boys had already been organized in the form of Trail Ranger and Tuxis groups, and girls wanted their own program. The idea of CGIT was put forward by a group of Christian leaders – Anglican,

Baptist, Methodist, and Presbyterian, and by the YM/YWCA. These representatives wanted to create a Christian educational program that would meet the needs of girls aged 12-17 across Canada. Since 1947, CGIT has been one of the committees of the Canadian Council of Churches (CCC), Department of Christian Education. The CCC is a member of the World Council of Churches and this adds a further dimension to the scope of the program. According to the Canadian Encyclopedia on-line, CGIT is based on small groups whose members plan activities under the leadership of adult women, the program reflected the influence of progressive education, including a modern approach to the Bible, the Social Gospel, and Canadian nationalism.

In 1933 there were 40,000 members in 1,100 communities. Membership declined after the Second World War, but the organization continues to flourish in numerous congregations. Membership in 1999 was approximately 2,000. In 2015 this organization will celebrate 100 years and continues to encourage girls and leaders to participate in activities based on the needs and interests of the girls in keeping with the four elements: Cherish Health, Seek Truth, Know God and Serve Others. * For related stories about the Gibsons and the Craigs, see the Clearwater Times and Barriere Star/ Journal, Valley Voices, Oct. 3, 2013; Valley Voices, Dec. 26, 2013; Valley Voices, Sept. 5, 2013; and Letter to the Editor and Family Reunion, Sept. 12, 2013.

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Heart and Stroke volunteers celebrate Members of the Clearwater and area chapter of the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada buy themselves lunch at the Wells Gray Inn last week to celebrate a successful fundraising campaign in March. Pictured are (back, l-r) Cleo Schwartz, Betsy Hystad, Denise Kreke, Wendy Grimm, Leona Nicholas, Joannie Evans, Madeline de Vooght, (front, l-r) Mary Neathway, Penny Christenson, and Winnie Nelson. Photo by Keith McNeill

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Continued from page A1 The list includes BC Parks, which much use the crossing to access the nearby Blue River Black Spruce Provincial Park; BC Hydro, which needs the crossing to reach infrastructure; Blue River Power Packers, which has a park use permit for Black Spruce Park plus a parking lot across the tracks; River Safari, which needs the crossing to reach its tenured dock area and private lands, and Mike A map shows where the Mud Lake Forest Service Road leaves Highway 5 just north Wiegele Heli-skiing, of the Blue River Airstrip. CN has put a gate across the road where it crosses the which owns private lands east of the cross- railroad tracks. Image by Google Maps 2014 ing. Regional District director for Thompson Kinder Morgan needs access to the North Headwaters (Area B), has concerns about how Thompson River for emergency response, for the closure might affect the economic developexample, to a pipeline spill. ment of Blue River. The Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Storie, as a TNRD staff member and thereResource Operations (FLNRO) has a multitude fore neutral in the question, facilitated the of interests. It has a formal agreement in place March 21 meeting. with CN, but for industrial traffic only. The consensus of most, but not all, of those BC Timber Sales has logging areas in place at the meeting was that the crossing should stay through a longterm resource extraction plan, open and become a public crossing, Storie said. and wants to maintain access. Over the next few weeks he intends to work There are recreation sites and trails on the with CN and FLNRO to obtain temporary east side of the crossing. access. A high priority would be for River The Ministry also administers trappers with Safari, which operates jet-boat tours on Mud registered traplines on the other side of the Lake and needs to be able to use the crossing crossing.These individuals need to use the crossbefore the start of the season. ing to get to their traplines. The important message for residents of the The Ministry of Transportation and area is that a solution is being worked on, Storie Infrastructure is the provincial road regulator, said. but does not want to inherit the forest service "Continued negative actions on the rail will road for a public crossing. be viewed adversely," the TNRD staff member Willow MacDonald, the Thompson-Nicola added.