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Rugby Raiders beat St. Ann's Clearwater Secondary School boys rugby team player Austin Richardson (l, facing away from camera) reaches for a pass as Josh Kiewitt struggles to escape a tackle during a game against St. Ann's in Kamloops on Friday. Behind them are Cole Fink (l) and Mac Alain.

The local side won the game by a wide margin. For more about the game and the team, see page A12 inside.

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Skye Buck gets lifetime achievement award Times Staff Thompson Rivers University has honoured Clearwater's Skye Buck with a Lifetime Achievement Award (posthumously).

The presentation took place during TRU's annual awards ceremony on April 11 in the TRU Grand Hall.

Skye, his wife Courtney, and their unborn child tragically lost their lives in a traffic accident in December of 2012.

Their vehicle went out of control and off Highway 5 approximately 17 km south of Clearwater and slid into the North Thompson River.

Skye Buck was a teacher at Clearwater Secondary School while Courtney Buck taught at Raft River Elementary.

Skye had graduated in 2007 from TRU with a Bachelor of Science and then returned to obtain a Bachelor of Education in 2010. After that he returned to teach in his home town of Clearwater.

In its presentation announcement, the university stated that Skye was not only an impressive educator and mentor, but also an exceptional athlete. In 2004 he was the University College of the Cariboo Male Athlete of the Year, BCCAA Player of the Year, CCAA College

Player of the Year, CCAA AllCanadian, and was part of the bronze medal winning team at Nationals. During his time in a UCC uniform he won gold, silver and bronze medals. After completing his eligibility with UCC he went on to play professional basketball in London for the Essex Leopards in England.

In Clearwater, he worked and coached boys and girls volleyball and basketball. He wanted to make sure every athlete at every level was given a chance. Skye Buck was a community leader in Clearwater where he ran an after school program for at-risk students and made every student feel accepted.

It was his life goal to be as good as he could be in every aspect of his life and he will be dearly missed by all those whose lives he touched. His legacy lives on as the community of Clearwater was recently the Grand Prize winner in the Aviva Community Fund – Courtney and Skye Buck Memorial Courtyard at Raft River Elementary.

Clearwater's Skye Buck (pictured with his wife Courtney) was given a lifetime achievement award by Thompson Rivers University on Friday. The couple passed away in a tragic accident in December, 2012.

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Hope is the central theme of Easter. However, it is a theme that has passed from the Christian context to that of a secular holiday.

Bunnies and coloured eggs and a time to enjoy a long weekend seems more the theme of Easter today.

A kind of hope without religious overtones is symbolized by the newness of the Spring season.

Perhaps in our pluralistic society this change is to be expected.

With very few Canadians involved in a church or perhaps even interested in Christianity, the holiday we witness now bears very little resemblance to the church feast of many years ago.

Of course, there are some places where the old traditions are still to be found, and that is good.

Even within the Christian community there

are disagreements about Easter. Some groups feel that the holiday was cloned from a pagan feast, and choose not to observe it. Some groups see the emphasis on only one day to remember the resurrec-

Why do we shout this out? We are taking time to recognize the hope we have in Jesus.

Despite the seemingly endless attacks on the credibility of the Bible and the questioning of the exis-

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tion of Jesus as wrong.

Yet Easter Sunday, many churches will begin their services with these traditional words: Leader: “The Lord be with you.”

People: “And with you.”

Leader: “Christ Is Risen!”

People: “He is risen indeed!”

tence of God so prevalent today, we have an enduring hope. That hope is based on an assurance of the reality of the Christian message. I believe that there is good evidence to trust the historic message of our faith. And, central to that message is the resurrection of Jesus. That is our hope.

The Apostle Paul sums up that message this way: “Where, O death, is your victory?

Where, O death, is your sting?”

The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain." 1 Corinthians 15:55-58 In defiance of the attacks upon our faith, those of us who observe Easter as a Christian observance, stand firm with the faithful who have gone before. We will rise to our feet and join the in the message of hope: Christ is risen! He is risen indeed!

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Jesus’ death on the cross was God conveying His value for us as His creation. It was not only the greatest event in human history but also the greatest act of love ever displayed.

It was not only God making a way for us to gain eternal life but also a way for us to gain a sense of worth that no human relationship can compare.

For those of you that are lacking that sense of value and are struggling with selfdestructive tendencies,

hopelessness or fear the message of Jesus Christ is your invitation to receive the unconditional value of God. When Jesus died on the cross he took all that which was worthless and degrading about us so that God could give us Jesus’ priceless perfection.

To receive this gift will cost us two things: first we must confess ourselves to be worthless sinners in need of His forgiveness; second we need to proclaim Him to be the only God from which all things get their worth.

If the cost of gaining Jesus’ priceless perfection seems too cheap it’s because the value God has for us is greater than we can understand.

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Community forest develops a strategic vision Keith McNeill Possibly there is a limit to how much even Clearwater residents want to talk about forest issues.

Wells Gray Community Forest held two highly successful open houses on March 27, each attended by close to 20 members of the public. Then on April 5, a Healthy Forests/Healthy Communities forum had an attendance of about 70.

However, a follow-up session held by the community forest on Thursday, April 10, attracted only two members of the public – and both of them had some connections with WGCF. The Thursday session was part of the community forest's process to develop a long-term strategic plan.

Those who did attend were given some interesting information developed from the earlier open houses.

According to the WGCF website, 24 questionnaires were completed and sub-

mitted, plus an additional five written submissions were received.

The questionnaires asked three questions: 1. What specific priorities, values or interests do you have on the land base?

2. The society has distributed $400,000 to non-profit organizations and local government; a. Are you familiar with how the money was distributed; b. Are there ways to improve the distribution process?

3. How would you like the community forest to benefit Wells Gray Country?

Comments under question one, values and interest, included that protection of the community from wildfire should be a priority. This should include not just fuel management but also provision of high capacity pumps, sprinkler systems, backup generators and so on.

Question 2a, how the money is distributed, got a range of replies ranging from “not familiar” to “all is good.”

The next steps will include the Question 2b, how to improve the distribution process, received comments WGCFC board developing a draft strategic plan for the community forest, such as “Distribution process works which will be posed on the website for well and has really benefited our valley population. The process is ever evolving review and comment on June 16.

The period for public review and and work is always done to distribute comment on the draft strategic plan will funds openly and in an effective manend on July 11. ner.”

On July 31, the final strategic plan How the community forest could will be posted on the WGCFC website, help Wells Gray Country seemed to www.wgcfc.ca. attract the most replies.

Comments included, “WGCF It’s not what you earn, it’s what you keep should think in terms of sponsoring a few long term projects, CONTACT US TO DISCUSS not just short term proposals,” • Your goals and dreams “Local employment should be a • Your issues and obstacles priority,” and “My concern is not • Your success and quality of life how the money is spent but how the land and the environment are BRUCE MARTIN & ASSOCIATES treated.”

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Teaching how to compost Keith McNeill Composting your kitchen and yard wastes will result in “really awesome plant fertilizer,” according to Adriana Mailloux, an environmental services technologist with Thompson-Nicola Regional District.

It also will reduce the amount of garbage going into TNRD landfills by about 30 per cent.

Mailloux gave a talk about composting to close to 20 local residents during Seedy Saturday at Clearwater ski hill on April 12.

She demonstrated three different systems: a large black backyard composter, a Green Cone food waste digester, and a worm composter.

Making compost means finding and keeping the right mix of greens (vegetable and fruit peels and scraps, coffee grounds, grass clippings and so on) and browns (shredded newspapers, dry leaves, straw and so on) she said.

There also needs to be the right amount of moisture (like a damp sponge) and oxygen (the pile needs to be turned occasionally).

Things like meat, bones, fish scraps, pet waste and diseased plants should not be composted, she said.

The Green Cone food waste digester is a little more flexible. It uses added enzymes to break down things like meat and bones that the composter won't handle. The digester produces a liquid organic waste that percolates out through mesh in its bottom into the surrounding soil.

Worm composting is ideal for those with limited space or who have a bear problem and so don't want to put kitchen scraps outside.

Worms eat their own weight of food in one day and will reduce kitchen scraps and other appropriate materials to nutrient-rich castings in a few weeks.

To use the stackable multi-tray worm composter Mailloux had with her, kitchen wastes and worms are first put into the bottom tray. As it is filled, a second tray is added on top, then a third and so on.

After a surprisingly short time the bottom tray's contents are converted to soil. There are almost no worms as they have migrated up into the trays above.

More information about composting is available at the TNRD website: www.tnrd.ca or at your local TNRD library.

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SPRING HAS SPRUNG! Pitch In in Clearwater

Pitch In BC campaign objectives are to inspire young and old, to clean-up, restore and/or preserve the environment by cleaning up litter and other garbage from urban, rural and wilderness areas and by initiating local projects such as habitat preservation and restoration and urban renewal activities.

PITCH In in Clearwater will be on May 3rd from 9:00am – 12:00. Volunteers will be served food and beverages at the North Thompson Sportsplex for all volunteers. For more information call the District office at 250.674.2257

Composters

Backyard composting is an effective way to reduce your household garbage and help the environment.

Using a composter, you can turn uncooked vegetable and food scraps, coffee grounds and filters, egg shells, grass, and weeds into nutrient-rich fertilizer. For all you gardeners out there, the District of Clearwater has Composters For Sale for $25 including tax. Call 250.674.2257 for more information.

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Adriana Mailloux, an environmental services technologist with the Thompson-Nicola Regional District, demonstrates how a worm composter works. Behind her is a Green Cone food digester. She gave her presentation during Seedy Saturday on April 12 at Clearwater ski hill lodge. Photo by Keith McNeill

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Fire Restrictions – Outdoor Fires – Residential

Open burning of dry garden and yard refuse is allowed during spring and fall each year, however, open burning is banned within the District of Clearwater effective noon June 15, each year until October 1.

Any person who lights a fire to dispose of dry garden refuse shall observe the following conditions: (a) the piles of materials to be burned must not be larger than 1 meter by 1 meter and shall not be more than 1.5 meters high; (b) the fire shall be not less than 4 meters from any log, stumps, snag or standing tree; (c) a round point shovel and a fully charged garden hose or other source of water and not less than 18 liters in capacity shall be kept near the fire at all times.

For more information call 250.674.2257 or access the Clearwater Volunteer Fire Department Regulation Bylaw No. 79, 2011, at www.districtofclearwater.com.

Upcoming Events May 3 – PITCH IN – Community Spring Cleaning May 4th – Garden Party at Wells Gray Inn – Door open at 1200pm – Lunch at 1:00pm June 14th – Rotary Golf Tournament – Lacarya Golf Course Road Maintenance Contacts Upcoming Meetings of Council District of Clearwater May 6th, 2014 – Infrastructure Committee meeting – 5:00pm Municipal Roads - 250.674.8776 th May 6 , 2014 – Regular Council meeting – 7:00pm Argo Highway Maintenance May 20th, 2014 – Economic Development meeting – 5:00pm 1.800.661.2025. th May 20 , 2014 – Regular Council Meeting – 7:00pm

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“ Any road followed precisely to its end leads precisely nowhere. Climb the mountain just a little bit to test it's a mountain. From the top of the mountain, you cannot see the mountain.” - Frank Herbert, writer editorial by keith mcNeill

TRU Wilderness Center should work on caribou capture and release

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Marching to stop health care cuts Editor, The Times:

On Monday March 31, the Canada Health Accord between the federal and provincial governments expired.

This means $36 billion in funding to the provinces for health care will be cut by 2015.

BC’s Health Coalition organized a march on the same day in Kamloops to Cathy McLeod’s office. I walked along with many concerned citizens to the MP’s office where a thou-

sand postcards containing messages of dissatisfaction were delivered.

I believe protecting and improving our public health care should be a priority for all Canadians.

It deeply disturbs me that the Harper Conservative government has refused to hold a First Minister’s meeting to renegotiate the Health Accord.

I believe we need real leadership on health care. We need real progress on

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reducing the cost of drugs. We need the principles of Medicare to be expanded to cover post-hospital and continuing care for the frail elderly, the sick and the dying.

Please consider the severity of this issue and send a note or a postcard to Mr. Harper urging him to do the right thing.

All of our lives are affected by this heinous attach on public health in Canada.

Sandra Holmes Clearwater, B.C.

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Last week we carried a story by Aaron Orlando of the Revelstoke Times-Review about how 10 caribou cows and two yearlings, nine of them pregnant, have been captured and are being held in a large corral near Revelstoke until their calves are born and old enough to avoid predators.

It was a good news story that saw a variety of groups that otherwise are often at loggerheads working together towards a common goal.

This week we carry another news story that tells how two First Nations bands near Chetwynd are conducting a similar caribou capture and release program to reduce predation of young.

The two projects are attempts to reverse the decline in caribou numbers that is occurring across their ranges.

That decline is occurring locally as well.

According to a news article last year, the southern Wells Gray caribou herd has declined from 325 animals a decade ago to about 200 today.

There is much debate over what factors are causing that decline. There does seem to be agreement, however, that one of those factors, and an important one, has been predation of newly born caribou.

A pilot project in the Yukon that ran from 2003 until 2005 found that calves delivered in a guarded enclosure had a 95 per cent initial survival rate. This compares to just 33 per cent for calves born in the wild.

After some delay last year, construction of

Thompson Rivers University's new education and research center for Wells Gray Park is going ahead this year.

A caribou capture and release program similar to the ones near Revelstoke and Chetwynd would be something that university researchers at the center could work together on with local forest companies, First Nations and environmentalists.

Such a program would not solve the caribou problem all by itself. It would be a step in the right direction, however. And it might help develop the communication channels needed to find a solution for the more difficult land use issues that will also need to be part of the solution.

There is a precedent of sorts. During the 1950s researchers such as Ralph Ritcey used a large corral in Upper Clearwater to capture and tag moose.

The proposed caribou corral would be larger, be located in a more isolated site, and would hold the animals for a longer time – but the principles are the same.

Reindeer herders in northern Europe and Asia raise thousands of reindeer and protect them from predators.

A capture and release program in support of the southern Wells Gray caribou herd would be a minimal interference in natural processes that could have a maximal beneficial effect.

And it would be an obvious first major project for the TRU Wilderness Center.

Prime minister targets Blackpool resident with his actions Editor, The Times:

I now know that Stephen Harper reads the Clearwater Times as well as the National Post as his current actions are nothing more than an attempt to anger me.

Harper has really outdone himself internationally and domestically with his latest actions.

Internationally, Harper’s leading the G8 countries in condemning Russia’s annexa-

tion of the Crimea. Not content with this, he journeys to Kiev to give Canada’s full support to the terrorists who overthrew the elected prime minster in a recent coup.

To show his consistent, inconsistent approach, domestically he attempted his own coup on the Canadian Supreme Court by attempting to install his hand-picked man from Quebec on the court, ignor-

ing the rules and process for that event. Is there no limit to this man’s hypocrisy?

Oh that we had impeachment in our system that we might correct this appalling mistake we call a prime minister. Failing this weapon we must use our vote to correct this alliance mistake in 2015 because Harper is in way over his mandate.

Wes Morden Blackpool, B.C.

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Question of the Week

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Do you think Trevor Linden will make a good president of hockey operations for the Canucks?

Laura Plamondon:

Is he going to be any better than the last one was?

Dave Bentley (of Celista, with Cheyenne Pokefin):

I think so, yes. He's a former Canuck. The people in Vancouver like him. He has stature and is well-known.

He's going to be good for them.

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Robin Tyacke (Blue River):

I would say he will do a good job. He's a pretty smart man.

I didn't mind him as a hockey player. He and Gillis didn't get along.

I don't watch hockey.

Rob Roy:

I'm not qualified to answer that. I don't follow hockey.

Avola resident says thanks for schoolhouse renovations Editor, The Times:

As a delegation at the June, 2013, Thompson Headwaters services committee meeting I remember speaking about fear, hope, creativity, trust and how communication would make possible a positive decisionmaking process concerning plans for renovations to the TNRD-owned Avola one-room log schoolhouse.

I was afraid to speak, but hoping the committee would listen.

Afraid the past would be irreparably damaged, but hoping it would be preserved.

Afraid of their authority over us, but hoping we could cooperate and learn from each other.

Inexperienced, anxious, with tension and frustration as some avenues of communication were blocked, people attempted

various forms of communication. Letters, petitions, email, phone calls expressed requests from several residents, former residents and descendants of former residents asking that decisions be made by the THSC towards keeping the building as much as possible as the original one-room log school house.

It was an agonizingly long nine months to wait for the results.

By March, 2014, the 20132014 work on the interior and exterior of the Avola Log School House was complete, incorporating many of the suggestions we offered and avoiding the damages we feared. It is disappointing that Heritage Status was not considered.

However, now that we can see the final result: the building still has much of the essential oneroom log school house elements

that we in Avola value. my first ever involvement with ing curve for more than just me.

And so, the time has come politics. There was a learning Eleanor Deckert to address the THSC as a delcurve, for sure. Maybe a learnAvola, B.C. egation once more, to say "Thank-you" to all of you: Area B director, services HOME HARDWARE IS A CANADIAN OWNED COMPANY coordinator, the committee members and contractor.

It seems that they did listen. And improved communication links have been put into regular practice: open houses to seek input from residents before decisions are voted on by the THSC, monthly coffee houses with face-to-face dialogue with the director, mail-outs alerting residents of upcoming dates and ways to become involved, minutes and agenda information posted on the Blue River web page.

As a brand-new Canadian citizen, this was

Elks to hold first pancake breakfast on May 3 Editor, The Times:

Hi to the wonderful Clearwater people. How are you? Did you have a nice winter? Winter was sure a long enough one, hey? This is Phyllis talking about my Clearwater Elks 499.

I have good news and bad news. The good news is the Elks' pancake breakfasts start on the first Saturday of May.

Yay! This year the cost will be $7 per plate. It will be nice to see everyone again. Also, we look forward to making new friends.

In January we lost Garry Ruston. A devastating loss.

He is greatly missed by all of us.

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YEARS AGO:

A delegation from the North Thompson Hospital Society met with Health Minister Ralph Loffmark to press for immediate construction of a hospital in Clearwater. The

delegation gained the impression that there would be very little delay in establishing the facility.

Gordon Scott and Harold Handy were the first of 128 participants walk 20 miles from Clearwater to Little Fort

Wells Gray Community Forest Corporation Request for Local Forestry Contractors The Wells Gray Community Forest Corporation is a local licensee that is presently creating a directory of services and capabilities that local contractors can provide for 2014. Applicants must have their principal place of business located in Electoral A (Wells Gray Country).

All aspects of forestry work are being considered: Development, Silviculture, Road building and Harvesting Interested companies are invited to submit company Resume/Profile and a list of available services and resources to: Wells Gray Community Forest Corporation 224 Candle Creek Road Clearwater, B.C. V0E 1N0

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YEARS AGO:

MLA Rafe Mair announced that a new two-lane bridge was to replace a bailey bridge across the Clearwater River in Clearwater.

The bailey bridge had been put up to replace a wooden structure that had collapsed a few years earlier during a fatal winter accident.

BACK IN TIME Heavy rain and hail deterred most people from taking part in the first annual kite-flying and marbles tournament, held in the CSS playing field.

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Canadian Transport Commission approved the destruction of the railway stations at Clearwater and Blue River. TNRD Area A director Hans Krauseneck said the timing was lousy because efforts were

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being made to reinstate passenger rail service from Edmonton to Vancouver.

Works by Clearwater wood carver Les Toth were chosen to form part of an exhibition of B.C. Interior art galleries.

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YEARS AGO: A large crowd took advantage of an open house at the new Clearwater Forest District building on Highway 5 opposite North Thompson Park. District manager Mel Monteith and other dignitaries took part in a tree planting ceremony at the main entrance.

An early morning fire totally gutted the home of Les and Carol Toth in Weyerhaeuser Subdivision in Clearwater. It was believed that the fire began in dry cedar stored in the garage area.

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YEARS AGO: An Odyssey of the Mind team from Raft River Elementary School took top spot in the provincial OM competition in Coquitlam, and was preparing to go to the Worlds. Members were Stefanie Willan,

Tamara Dodd, Daina Bonner, Chelsey Miller, Nicole Rushton and Kendra Hadley.

Coach was Sam Willan.

A bid for construction to the Sunshine Valley water extension by a Clearwater contractor was $100,000 less than the amount targeted by the engineer. Wes Mayer's Brocor Construction Ltd.'s bid was expected to lower the cost of the extension by as much as $1,000 per parcel.

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YEARS AGO:

Wells Gray Park public advisory committee recommended that the Clearwater River Road not be rebuilt if was washed out in the high water predicted for that spring.

The road had been built to harvest timber in the southwest corner of the park in the early 1960s.

Clearwater RCMP had meetings scheduled for Vavenby, Clearwater, Blue River and Little Fort to set up a Rural Crime Watch group. “The biggest thing is to get as many eyes out there in the community as we can,” said Sgt. Bryon Hodgkin.

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YEARS AGO:

Police arrested five

men from Alberta and the Lower Mainland after shots were fired from one vehicle at another north of Blue River. Clearwater RCMP stopped the first vehicle and seized a loaded .40 caliber Glock semi-automatic, among other items.

Residents of the North Thompson Valley were saddened by the death of Jack Patterson, longtime ambulance station chief in Barriere and then in Clearwater.

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YEARS AGO:

Despite minimal tax increases, several projects were going ahead this year, including upgrades to the sewer system, the Sportsplex and some roads.

District of Clearwater Council froze water and sewer rate increases at zero per cent for the 2009 budget. Tax increases have been kept below two per cent. For an average home in Clearwater, taxes would go up $11/ year, while for the typical business, they would go up $39/year.

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Clearwater town council proposed increasing the mill rate by 5.82 per cent – a $40 tax increase on a $200,000 home. Water and sewer rates also were increased.

Former Clearwaterbased Conservation Officer Kevin Van Damme was awarded an Exemplary Service Medal by LieutenantGovernor Judith Guichon.

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Open house picks new playground for Avola Eleanor Deckert Thompson Headwaters services committee hosted an open house for Avola residents to view playground equipment proposals on April 1 at the Avola log schoolhouse. Thompson Headwaters (Area B) director Willow MacDonald, services coordinator Sherri Madden and four members of the committee received written feedback from the 11 residents who attended.

The opportunity for expressing opinions came after a THSC meeting last June in Avola indicated only one example of playground equipment. The decision was postponed until after a variety of possibilities could be offered and a method could be arranged for residents to have some input.

Three companies were approached. Habitat Systems Inc. provided a five-activity plan, including acceptable fall material for the play-space. RecTec Industries provided a plan very similar to the one suggested in 2013, including 11 activities and

acceptable fall material. The third company, which builds playground equipment using natural materials, did not get its proposal in by the deadline.

Eight Avola residents chose the RecTec playground.

In 2010, the existing equipment was examined by Risk Management Services and the Risk Control Survey for the Municipal Insurance Association of BC. The survey determined that the metal merry-go-round, slide, dino-climber, teeter-totter and 25-year-old wooden climbing structure must be removed.

THSC will mail out information to Avola residents stating requirements for the removal of the old equipment and allowing for the purchase of the pieces. In 2013 residents rejected the idea of cutting it all up for scrap.

Hiking and biking trail proposed On April 7, director MacDonald invited Area B constituents to a monthly coffee house at the schoolhouse and the Log Inn Pub. Seven residents attended.

Information was given to director MacDonald suggesting that a seven km of the old highway roadbed along the river could be cleared out and a trail for hiking and bicycles could be prepared with relative ease.

The regular business meeting of the THSC was held on April 8 at the Avola schoolhouse. It was attended by seven members of the public. A motion to install the playground piece the residents agreed to at the April 1 open house was passed and an additional toddler-friendly item will be added.

A delegation was received thanking the director, coordinator, committee and contractor for the interior and exterior renovations to the schoolhouse.

Arrangements are being made for the Avola Improvement District to cover the insurance requirements to use the building for its meetings.

Other items on the agenda included: updates from director MacDonald's recent meetings regarding the CN gate closure near

Teeter-totters and other equipment in Avola's playground must be replaced with more modern equipment, says insurance company. Thompson Headwaters services committee chose a supplier during a recent meeting.

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Blue River, a recent Thompson Regional Hospital District meeting and a summary of Area B taxation. A Vancouver Outdoor Adventure Trade Show report was prepared by Merlin Blackwell.

An in-camera meeting followed.

The next regular THSC business meeting will be held on May 13 at 4:30 p.m. at the Blue River Elementary School.

A Thompson-Nicola Regional District property clean up in Avola is scheduled for May 3.

Forest fuel management coming to Blue River Times Staff Blue River and area homeowners recently received a letter from Jason Tomlin, emergency services supervisor with the ThompsonNicola Regional District, advising them the TNRD is moving to reduce the interface wildfire hazard

on Crown and private lands near their community.

According to the letter, the Blue River Community Association has given the TNRD its approval to secure operational grant funding that will result in the spacing, pruning and debris removal (not clear-

cutting) on six Crown lots adjacent to private land.

The six lots amount to approximately 27.8 hectares of high hazard interface area.

The fuels management project will be administered by the TNRD and treated by forestry workers and possibly the Wildfire

Management Branch for the next one to two years.

Tomlin noted that the funding only allows for treatment on Crown interface area and that private landowners are responsible for fuel management on their own property.

A Homeowners Firesmart brochure was

included with the letter to assist property owners in a site assessment.

The brochure also includes information on methods to help reduce

the fire danger in and around buildings and property.

New library catalogue system goes live Submitted The TNRD Library System gave patrons the first look at the library’s new catalogue system, available at www. tnrdlib.ca, on Tuesday, April 8.

Some of the favourite new features include an opt-in reading history for patrons, community tagging and reviews, integration of ebooks

into the catalogue search, and a new mobile catalogue.

Library patrons will notice a variety of additional services and new features in the coming weeks.

The Library wishes to thank patrons for their patience and understanding during this transition period.

The system migration is a complex undertaking that takes considerable time and effort.

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Council seeks funding for Dutch Lake plans Keith McNeill District of Clearwater is going to meet with Wells Gray Community Forest Society to discuss a grant application to complete an architectural landscape plan for Dutch Lake Beach Park and Bampton Recreation Park.

That was the decision of town council during a meeting held April 1.

“We want something doable, so that once the money is available, we can get community support,” said councillor Merlin Blackwell.

Stantec, an architectural company headquartered in Edmonton, did a concept plan earlier, chief administrative officer Leslie Groulx said.

Several members of the public also submitted ideas on

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what could be done with Bampton Recreation Park.

Groulx said it is not usually within the community forest's mandate to provide funding for plans, but the intent is to ask anyway.

Trails committee set up Town council also approved draft terms of reference for a trails task force.

Seven people were appointed to the task force: Sylvia Arduini, Liana Beaudry, Fred Hulke, Tom Meland, Heather MacLennan, Larry McMillan and Kim Muddiman.

Leslie Groulx noted that developing a trails network is an important component in the official community plan (OCP).

Merlin Blackwell added that it would be good to have three more members on the trails committee.

School district presents $128-million budget Dale Bass – Kamloops This Week The KamloopsThompson board of education held its first public meeting on Monday, March 31, to discuss its 2014-2015 operating budget, which

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While the board met with union representatives representing teachers and staff, the district parent-advisory council and the parent-advisory and school planning councils before the 7 p.m. public meeting, there were no residents at the public meeting.

In fact, the only parent to ask questions was a Clearwater resident who did so via videolink.

Supt. Terry Sullivan said the proposed budget includes some staff reductions, but he knows staff will be added in September. He said it has been board practice to be conservative in estimating the number of teachers and certified education assistants who will be needed.

Sullivan said the public “know what our challenges are.”

The proposed budget is based on numbers provided on Feb. 15

and revenues are projected based on that figure.

Enrolment projections include 20 more kindergarten students than last year, 17 more students in elementary grades and a decrease of 280 students in secondary schools.

The proposed budget shows revenue at $127.5 million.

Expenses are $128.3 million, but the board is taking $1.2 million from its operating reserve and another $54,037 from its First Nations reserve to ensure the budget is balanced, as required by provincial legislation.

However, Kelvin Stretch, the school district’s secretarytreasurer, said he is hoping when budget adjustments are made in the fall by the provincial government, based on the actual number of students who are enrolled, there

will be enough money the reserves don’t have to be used.

Stretch presented a series of graphs with comparative figures.

For example, since 1997, when amalgamation created the larger school district, student enrolment was 17,767.

It is budgeted to be 13,693 in 2015.

The number of staff in that time frame decreased to 1,343 from 1,563.

Teaching staff decreased to 738 from 918, while the number of principals and viceprincipals dropped to 71 from 79.

There are 29 fewer support staff than the 540 employed in 1997 and just two fewer than the 26 exempt staff that year.

Stretch compared administrative costs with six other districts Delta, North Vancouver, Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows, Prince George,

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Nanaimo-Ladysmith and Chilliwack. The seven-district average expense is $5.2 million, while KamloopsThompson’s is $4 million.

Administrative costs of $4 million are below the six-community average of $5.2 million.

Only the Chilliwack district’s costs were lower, at $3.8 million.

The same comparative base showed the average salary costs for the principal/viceprincipal group totalled $6.6 million among the seven districts, while Kamloops-Thompson came in at $6.9 million.

Class sizes are close to the seven-district average.

Figures in Kamloops, with the seven-district average in brackets, shows kindergarten class size average of 19.5 (19.2), grades 1 to 3, 21.6 (21.2), grades 4 to 7, 25.8 (26.3) and grades 8 to 12, 22.9 (24).

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The fascinating Sinmax Creek Valley Small ranching valley used as a shortcut from the North Thompson Valley to Shuswap There is a well-used shortcut between the Shuswap and the North Thompson that utilizes the recently upgraded logging road above Adams Lake and then turns west at Agate Bay (also known as Squam Bay) on a paved road that goes to Louis Creek and the Yellowhead Highway just south of Barriere.

This small, narrow ranching valley, where Sinmax Creek flows from the petite Forest Lake to Adams Lake, is often overlooked as being part of the Shuswap.

Yet despite its small size, it deserves attention due to its unique history and mineral resources.

The valley has likely always been an important travel corridor between Adams Lake and the North Thompson, and that is why Sinmax Creek was once known as Pass Creek.

It was the showing of minerals that first attracted attention to this valley. The first news of the find was published in the July 8, 1893 edition of the Inland Sentinel in an article by John Fremont Smith, a respected prospector, Louis Creek store owner and later the first and likely only black alderman for the city of Kamloops.

Smith had journeyed into the valley where he inspected a galena claim by Hec-

tor McLean and Joe Zink just east of a waterfall and he too found a vein of pure galena.

At that time, there were other nearby claims. He also found an old rocker, used for gold panning, that was about 30 years old, which indicated that prospectors had already been in the valley during the first gold rush.

It was not until the following year after the claim had been sold to new owners that a wagon road was built and work at the Homestake Mine began in earnest. By the spring, some 600 tons of ore was waiting at Louis Creek to be shipped out by paddlewheeler, however massive flooding that year swept the ore into the North Thompson River, never to be recovered.

The first settler in the valley was G.J. Forrest in 1887, for whom the lake was named after. Others soon followed him and within a decade, much of the valley had been cleared, with ranches established. The soil in the valley is rich, because when the glaciers melted, the outlet of the Adams was blocked with ice for a time and thus the water flowed through the valley to the North Thompson depositing a thick layer of silt.

It was not until the Canadian North-

ern Railway was completed along the North Thompson River in 1915, that it became practical to ship ore from the valley and mining began in earnest.

Two years later, the Kamloops Silver Mines became incorporated and with silver prices higher, the underground mine was operating at full bore.

Meanwhile, many of the settlers, who were still considered squatters, were being threatened with expulsion, as the rights to the valley timber was still held by the Adams River Lumber Company.

Then in 1919, a massive fire swept through the valley destroying most of the timber and there were rumours that one or more of the disgruntled settlers started it. The fire also destroyed the mine buildings and infrastructure, and the site was abandoned.

The settlers enjoyed a good life in the valley, as they benefited from both the mine and the lumber company, which provided jobs and outlets for their produce, cattle and hay. As their families were growing larger, there was a need for a school and they built and paid for the first one in 1916 at Squam Bay. When it became too small, it was replaced with a log school in

1918 and the government chipped in $75 towards the construction. When this school became too small, a third one was built and the old log school was moved to where it still stands today next to Agate Bay Road and serves as a community centre. The last school was closed in 1964 and was moved to Brennan Creek.

Mineral exploration in the hills north of the valley carried on and in 1989, the Shuswapâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest mine opened up just below Johnson Lake.

In just four years of operation, the Samatosum open pit sulphide mine produced over 22-thousand ounces of gold and over 30-million ounces of silver.

However, as with most mines of this type, upon closure, acid rock drainage became a major problem. After a government pollution abatement order was issued in 1996, proper reclamation efforts began in earnest.

In 2007, the company received a well deserved mine reclamation award. And it is likely that their water treatment efforts will carry on for many decades to come.

One other notable activity in the valley has been the watershed restoration work completed in Sinmax Creek, where the loss of riparian vegetation had re-

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Built in 1918, this old Squam Bay School still stands today next to Agate Bay Road, and is enjoyed as a community hall by the areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s residents.

sulted in significant erosion and loss of farmland, as well as an associated decline in Coho stocks.

More than $450,000 of restoration funds has been spent under the direction of the Adams Lake Lumber and the Adams Lake Indian Band to stabilize the banks and restore native vegetation, which apparently is still holding up. ~ Salmon Arm Observer / Black Press

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The Samatosum Mine reclamation with tailings pond and treatment plant in the background. In just four years, the mine produced over 22-thousand ounces of gold and over 30-million ounces of silver.

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Beetle-kill salvage – meeting expectations?

Left: Shoppers circulate around the tables during the eighth annual Seedy Saturday at the ski hill on April 12.

The attendance this year was reportedly better than last year.

Forest Practices Board VICTORIA – A report on the forest industry’s harvesting of beetle-killed timber confirms that industry has been meeting government’s expectations for concentrating harvesting on dead pine trees, but says the harvest of other kinds of trees is increasing more than expected in some areas of the province.

“The switch from harvesting dead pine trees to live non-pine trees means the mid-term timber supply is starting to be cut now and not five to 10 years in the future,” said board chair Tim Ryan. “The issue, simply put, is that the more live trees that are harvested now, the lower the sustainable harvest level will be after the salvage program is finished. We believe the chief forester needs to respond to the rapidly changing situation with timely updates to the allowable annual cuts.”

The report looks at government’s records of what was harvested throughout the area affected by the mountain pine beetle epidemic.

“The majority of the pine trees harvested last year were dead, but over the last four years, the total amount of pine in the harvest has been steadily decreasing and was under 60 per cent of the harvest last year,” said Ryan.

The situation in beetle-affected forests is changing quickly. The board encourages government to re-evaluate decisions about what should be harvested in those areas, taking into account the current dynamics of salvage harvesting.

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Woodland caribou captured near Chetwynd so they can give birth in a protected maternity corral line up at a trough to feed on a mix of lichens and pellets. Having the animals feed is a good sign that they are not overly stressed by the situation.

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First Nations and industry act together to help dwindling Klinse-Za caribou herd TREATY 8 TERRITORY/ CNW/ - The First Nations communities of West Moberly and Saulteau near Chetwynd have partnered with industry and the B.C. government to create a maternity pen project to slow the decline of the Klinse-Za caribou herd. A first in northern BC, the goal of the program is to protect vulnerable pregnant caribou and their newborn calves from predators.

Ten females, all screened to confirm pregnancy, were gathered in late March and enclosed in a protective, screened, four-hectare area within their natural calving range.

The now secured caribou will be fed and watched over around the clock by members of the West Moberly and Saulteau communities, and the project team, including wildlife biologists, who have set up a temporary camp near the pen site.

This protective area will allow calves to be born, whelped and develop the ability to flee from predators, before they are released back onto the range in July.

Caribou are blue-listed (threatened) in B.C. Caribou numbers in the Klinse-Za herd have dropped to under 20 animals, mostly due

to calf mortality due to increased predator presence.

“Caribou were once in such abundance in B.C.’s north that our elders referred to them as seeming like “bugs on the landscape” but with the industrialization of the land and an increase in predators, this valuable animal has been declining at an alarming rate,” said Chief Roland Wilson of West Moberly First Nation. “We thought it was important as a community to show leadership not only through our self-imposed moratorium on caribou hunting and commitment to species at risk plan, but to take immediate action through this project to ensure we don’t lose this animal in our region forever.”

The initiative is relying on technical guidance and operational efforts from partners around the region, particularly West Fraser Mills Ltd. and Wildlife Infometrics Inc. Financial assistance is being provided by Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations of the Province of B.C., as well as support from community groups and local industry. Longer-term program goals include the rehabilitation and reestablishment of critical caribou habitat.

KELOWNA – The Province is providing $275,000 to WildSafeBC to reduce the number of human-wildlife conflicts, keeping people and animals safe, Minister Steve Thomson on behalf of Environment Minister Mary Polak announced recently at the BC Wildlife Federation’s annual general meeting.

“We have to co-exist with many different kinds of wildlife, whether it’s in urban communities or out in the woods. Knowing how to reduce confrontations with wildlife is important not just for the safety of residents and communities, but for the animals as well,” Polak said. “This new funding to WildSafeBC will support the expanded efforts of the BC Conservation Foundation to educate and promote awareness.”

As people venture out into the great outdoors in early spring, the chance of humanwildlife encounters increases as some animals emerge from hibernation. Knowing what causes conflict between humans and wildlife and how to prevent it is the premise of WildSafeBC. WildSafeBC is an expansion

of the Bear Aware program, arming the public with the necessary information to deal with other species of wildlife such as deer, coyotes and cougars.

Frank Ritcey, provincial WildSafeBC co-ordinator, British Columbia Conservation Foundation and a former Clearwater resident said, “This is a great example of the partnerships that can be created, and of the work that can get done when various levels of government work together.

"Because of the core funding provided by the Province, we will now be able to partner with municipalities, regional districts, First Nations, and private trusts to bring the WildSafeBC program to over 100 communities in B.C." Ritcey said.

The 20 WildSafeBC coordinators lead wildlife conflict reduction education at the community level, providing presentations to community groups, schools and residents.

They also work closely with local governments and conservation officers to identify and resolve wildlife-related issues in the community.

The Conservation Officer Service is British Columbia’s primary responder to humanwildlife conflicts where there is a risk to public safety, conser-

vation concerns, or where significant property damage has occurred.

In 2013-14, the Conservation Officer Service received 28,063 calls regarding human-wildlife conflicts.

Of those calls, 16,180 involved human-bear conflicts. During this same period, the total number of black bear and grizzly bear calls were down slightly from the previous year.

Over the past five years in B.C., an average of 658 black bears have been destroyed each year, while 91 have been relocated due to conflicts with people.

The most effective and natural way to reduce humanwildlife interaction is to put away food attractants such as garbage, birdseed, compost, pet food and fruit.

Relocating wildlife is neither viable nor a long-term solution in managing these kinds of conflicts. Often, relocated wildlife will return to conflict situations or will not survive competing with already established populations.

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Sports Ladies golf starts April 24 at Lacarya Submitted The snow is gone from the fairways and the grass is greening. It is time to get ready for golf season.

I don’t know about you but my shoes are shined, the clubs are clean and I am just itching to get my new golf glove on and head out to the course. The days are still a bit cool but when the sun is shining it is the best time to go out for a good walk and hit a few balls around at the same time.

Ladies night will be Thursdays starting on April 24. You can start your front nine whenever the mood strikes you but most of us start out at around 2 p.m.

For our first ladies night we will be having a club meeting following dinner.

Our captain is Debbie Pearce with Larissa Hadley and Abbey

Bates as co-captains. Abbey is also the club secretary.

If you would like more information call Debbie at 250 674-0260 or Abbey at 250 674-2127.

Lacarya Golf and RV owners Linda and Heinz Fitz have been working hard to get the course ready and are looking forward to a busy and fun golf season.

If you are a newer golfer, would like to become a golfer or are a seasoned pro we look forward to seeing you out there. There is always someone to play a round with and talk about the game over a beer in the club house. This year we will be having a weekly column in the Clearwater Times so be prepared to see your name highlighted when you win a coveted hole pin or the birdie prize.

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Did you know that having a pet can lower your risk of heart disease? A pet, expecially a dog, makes you more physically active and that’s a good thing. Pets are also great companions and play a part in reducing stress. Having a pet isn’t for everyone, but for those that have one, it can be very good for your health.

Keeping track of your blood pressure at home is easy with a home blood pressure monitor. To get an accurate reading, empty your bladder beforehand. A full bladder may cause an inaccurate reading. Relax for a few minutes before taking the reading and keep your legs uncrossed. Also, no smoking or drinking any caffeine-containing beverages within an hour of taking the reading.

The first successful kidney transplant occurred in December 1954 by an American doctor, Joseph Murray. The donor and recipient were identical twins. He was a leader in the development of immunosupressive agents to reduce the chances of rejection of the transplanted organ.

Occasionally in this column, we mention the importance of medication adherence.

This simply refers to taking the medication the way your doctor wants you to. This works much better if you understand why you are taking the medication and how it works in your body. Knowing how important it is to your better health will help you remember to take the medication the way your doctor has prescribed.

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Riding in pairs Gina Walchuk (l) on Spot and Carol McNeil on Bugsy practise riding in pairs as the Rhythm Riders drill team holds an introduction day at the McNeils' ranch near Birch Island on Sunday. The team is part of Wells Gray Riders Association. About 18 riders took part. Photo by Keith McNeill

Rugby Raiders win big against St. Ann's Times Staff After failing to get a win in its inaugural junior season last year, the Clearwater Secondary School Senior Boys rugby team beat St. Ann’s Friday afternoon 41-7.

Jairus Bromley scored four tries for Clearwater, Aidan Sim scored two, and Karter Romeo scored one try and kicked three converts.

“The boys started a bit slow and were scored on early,” said coach Gabe Francis. “This was not unexpected, given that all but one of our Grade 12s were playing their first game.

“Once they increased their intensity and improved their support play, they started to dominate and didn't ease off.”

Francis added. “They played a great game as a team, with all players contributing strong tackling and hard running.”

The local rugby side's next

Clearwater Secondary School rugby players form a scrum on the right during a game against St. Ann's on April 11. Recognizable are (l-r) Austin Richardson, Jared Cole (hunched over face not visible), Josh Kiewitt (background), and Taylor Rhodes (foreground). Photo by Sylvain Mendard

game was on Tuesday in Kamloops against a strong Merritt team. Look for results in a future issue of the Times.

Their first and only scheduled home game will be against Westsyde on Friday,

RECRUITMENT

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Last year the rugby team was playing against much larger Triple-A schools. This year they compete against schools in the same Single A category that CSS belongs to.

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Walk on the rural side at Barriere Expo Rural Living Expo and Trade Show coming to Barriere Apr. 26 and 27 Jill Hayward The second annual Rural Living Expo and Trade Show in Barriere is lifting off for 2014.

Approximately 100 exhibit booths will fill the Trade Show hall and the new North Thompson Agriplex at the North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo facility on April 26 and 27. The event has something for everyone – a full weekend of entertainment and great things to see and do – including the annual Barriere Celebration of Art. For those of us who are blessed with living in rural British Columbia, or “the country” as some may say, life is truly sweet. We grow our own food, share what we have with those who have less, look out for each other, and our children are more in touch with the natural world.

Rural residents are resilient, innovative and show lower stress levels.

However, living the rural lifestyle does not mean we lack in amenities or services; you’ll see this for yourself at the Rural Living Expo and Trade Show as you peruse the smorgasbord of service organizations, clubs, merchants, artists and artisans, real estate and home improvement, resources, agriculture, agritourism, health and wellness, Mark your calendars to join us on Apr. 26

Blue River Elementary School student Aidan Beaton practices his gymnastics at the school recently.

Photo by Sandra Holmes The 2013 Rural Living Expo and Trade Show provided over 100 exhibitor booths, including everything from agricultural equipment to fine art displays. Jill Hayward photo

and 27, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Admission to the whole event is just $5 for adults, and $3 for seniors and students, 12 and under are free.

There is plenty of parking on site for even the biggest rigs, and concessions are available on site.

For information or vendor packets go to: www.ruralexpobarriere.com, email: ruralexpobarriere@gmail.com, or call event manager Jill Hayward at 250-319-8023.

Yellowhead submits year-end report Times Staff The year 2013 was a busy time for Yellowhead Mining Inc., according to the company's year-end report.

Highlights for the financial year that ended Dec. 31, 2013 included: • In April 2013, the company submitted an application for an environmental assessment certificate for its Harper Creek Project to the British Columbia Environmental Assessment Office (EAO).

• In May, 2013, the EAO identified a number of deficiencies with, and provided a number of comments on, the EA application, and requested Yellowhead to address such deficiencies and comments.

• In May, the company completed a 35 hole, 11,969 m in-fill drilling program on Harper Creek. * Frank D. Wheatley was appointed as CEO and a member of the board of directors on July 1.

• On Nov. 19, the company issued an $8.0 million convertible debenture to Matco Investments Ltd. • On Dec. 3, the

company's shareholders approved the full automatic conversion of the $8.0 million convertible debenture into 35,555,556 common shares of the company at a conversion price of $0.225 per share, representing approximately 35.91 per cent of the total issued and outstanding common shares of the company.

• Undertook a reduction in general and administrative expenses, including staffing levels, in order to position the company to execute on its strategy for 2014.

Strategy for 2014 The company's strategy for 2014 includes: • Updating the feasibility study for Harper Creek, including updating the resource and reserve estimates, initial capital costs, sustaining capital costs and operating costs, with a target for completion by the end of the second quarter of 2014.

• Updating and revising the EA application for Harper Creek.

• Re-submitting the EA application to the EAO by the end of the third quarter of 2014.

Good balance

• Continuing public consultation with all stakeholders, including local communities and local First Nations, to address any potential environmental and socio-economic impacts of Harper Creek and the company's mitigation strategies.

• Continuing negotiations with local First Nations with respect to an impact benefits agreement.

Yellowhead's Harper

Creek project is a copper-gold-silver deposit located approximately 10 kilometers southwest of Vavenby.

A feasibility study demonstrated a 28 year project life at a milling rate of 70,000 tpd (25.55Mt/y). The project as designed is expected to produce a total of 3.63 billion pounds of copper, 372,000 ounces of gold and 14 million ounces of silver contained in concentrate.

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Church Directory

Clearwater Christian Church

“an Independent” congregation in fellowship with the broader Christian community in the area.

Your places of worship

Meeting at: 11 Lodge Drive (Behind Fields Store)

Sunday Worship Service 10 am On the Web: www.clchch.com For information 250.674.3841 or 250.674.2912

VAVENBY CHRISTIAN CHURCH

3083 Capostinsky Rd. • Service 11 a.m.

Sunday Morning Celebration Services Ian Moilliet Pastor 250-676-9574 Non Denominational

St James Catholic Church

Sunday Service Mass • 11am - 12pm Tuesday & Thursday 10am 324 Clearwater Village Road 250-672-5949 Father Don O’Reilly

Clearwater Seventh-Day Adventist Church Pastor Bill Kelly Saturday Service - 10am Clearwater Christian Church Ph. 250-674-3468

CLEARWATER UNITED CHURCH Meeting at Catholic Church of St. James

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Clearwater Living Streams Christian Fellowship Meeting at New Life Assembly every Sunday 5:00pm

Contact Dave Meehan 250-674-3217 email: livingstreams@hotmail.com Clearwater Community Church open to everyone - all denominations

CLEARWATER NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY Dan Daase - Pastor Sunday Morning Worship 10:30am

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Wednesdays Am Ladies Bible Study Thursday 3-5pm Kids Club

Phone: 250-674-2345

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COMMUNITY BAPTIST 24E Old North Thompson Hwy

Worship Service 10:30 Pastor Mike Kiewitt 250.674.1332 www.ccbaptist.ca

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1-800-222-TIPS Clearwater RCMP Report Back on the right path On Thursday, April 3, police responded to an argument between a man and a woman and there were some concerns that the situation would escalate. When police attended, both people were uncooperative and there was no evidence to support that an offence had occurred.

On April 4, police attended the same residence when the man reported the woman was bleeding after she had punched the window.

After speaking with the woman, the ambulance attendants assessed her injuries. The man was arrested for assault and the woman was apprehended under the Mental Health Act and taken to hospital.

Both the Safe Homes program and the Victim Services manager became involved and assisted the woman, who was desperate to leave the relationship, but felt she was trapped.

This incident was an example of the effectiveness of how the Safe Homes Program and Victim Services can provide help with the first steps in leaving an abusive relationship.

In this particular case, there had been a long history of both physical and psychological abuse.

Youth arrested for assault On April 3, police responded to a report of an assault. When they arrived, the young female suspect had left the house on foot and found a ride to another one.

After speaking with the complainant, it was learned that during an argument the youth swung her arm up and hit the complainant on the side of the head.

Officers located the youth and arrested her. She was released on conditions and will appear in court in May.

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Moilliets' sheep ranch host Vavenby youngsters The Vavenby Primary School students went on a field trip to the Moilliets' sheep ranch on Thursday, April 10.

Vienna Moilliet was working in the lambing pen when they arrived and showed the children twin lambs that were just a few minutes old.

Ian Moilliet took the students by the pens that held ewes that had already had their babies, and he gave information about the different sheep and markings.

One pen held sick lambs and the children found that so sad and wanted to know why they were sick. But the children did find all of the lambs "so cute" and were "bahing" like them. The students giggled over their efforts.

After going by all the pens Valerie Gerber took over. The children went into the orphan pen They were unable to bottle feed these lambs because they had just had their milk. But most of the students loved cuddling them.

Then they went to see a ewe and her lamb that were still in their own pen.

Gerber cut off some of the wool around the ewe's eyes and explained that she was giving it a bit of a hair cut.

She showed the students the ewe's milk sack and pulled out some fine, very stretchy white wool known as crimp that is underneath the outer wool.

She held the lamb and showed everyone how to tell if it is male or female. For following lambs she got the children to tell her if it was male or female. The answers were always correct.

Because the first lamb was a female she cut its ear.

The children got very upset when the ear when that happened but most were settled when told that the lamb didn't really feel it.

One student did not agree and kept saying for each new female lamb, "Don't cut its ear!" Another student kept asking to see the blood on the scissors.

The hayride was next. A couple of the sheep dogs rode along. Ian stopped at one point to put some of the hay in the field and asked for questions. The students had some very good ones.

After lunch the children watched Gerber deliver a twin. It was a breech birth.

Gerber had to pull it out, hit it to get air into its lungs, and swing it around. When the students were told that as babies they got hit too to get them breathing one student added, "and they swing us around."

All the children had a very enjoyable day. The weather was good for the tour and for their picnic lunch. Watching the students in the cuddling pen some of them are definitely not going to become ranchers.

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warriors, ages 10 to 12, went to the ranch on Sunday, April 6, during the service.

Jeannie Norlander helped Karen Moilliet take the children there. Moilliet pointed out the allegories between Jesus and the shepherds on the ranch, on how Christians will come to Jesus' voice, and how lambs who are pets at the ranch will only come to their masters such as Vienna

or Isaac Moilliet. The church group tried calling Vienna's lamb to them but it would not come. Karen said that it was great weather and a fantastic day for everyone.

Boil water notice returns Vavenby residents who are on town water should know that the town is on a boil water notice until further notice.

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THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing - that’s why we recommend it daily. ~ Zig Ziglar

Computer Starters Call 250-674-3530 if you are interested Ever wonder where you should begin? Frustrated by your computer because you feel you don’t have the basics? Want a course where you can actually interact with the teacher and students to answer some of the questions you have? This 2-part course will cover most of the basics you need to feel more confident about computer use! If you have only touched a mouse a few times and want to learn more, this is the class for you. If you know how to turn your computer on, but not much else, this is the course for you! If you can get online, but are scared you are going to wreck your computer or catch a virus, YES, this is the course for you! This is not an in-depth course, but it will give you the skills you need to either start your learning path or refresh some of your old skills.

April 14 & 15

UPCOMING COURSES

Computer Starters OFA Level 1 First Aid Propane Attendant Traffic Control Certification Red Cross Emergency First Aid Red Cross Standard First Aid Photography Foodsafe Level 1 Transportation Endorsement

Wells Gray Country UPCOMING EVENTS

Apr 18: Free Pancake and Sausage Breakfast, 9am -10, Clearwater Community Baptist Church. Open to all.

Apr 24: Clearwater Farmers Market AGM, Clearwater Library 7pm Apr 24 - NTFF&R Ambassador Program Banner Night & Auction doors open at 6:45pm, Barriere Lions Hall.

April 24: 1st Ladies Night of Golf @ Lacarya, 2 pm, followed by dinner and club meeting. Info Debbie 250-674-0260, Abby 250-674-2127.

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 2: Little Fort Coffee House, doors open 6:30, starts 7:30, open mic, there will be a Feature Act, info 250-672-5116 May 3: Home Based Business and Craft Fair Indoor Market, Elks Hall, 9 am – 2 pm, for info ph Kathy 250-6714-3763.

May 3: Clearwater Farmers Market - 1st market of the season. 250674-3444 for info or to book.

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Propane Attendant Call 250-674-3530 if you are interested This course is intended principally for propane service station attendants and other entry-level positions. The course covers the physical properties of propane, WHMIS, TDG exemptions, filling plant equipment, emergency response procedures and procedures for filling both cylinders and auto propane tanks. The student must successfully complete both a written and practical hands-on exam.

The practical portion of this course will be off-site.

April 25

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 6: Council Meeting, 7 pm, Council Chambers, 132 Station Rd. May 7: Wells Gray Country Seniors Society AGM, Evergreen Acres, 10 am, speaker @ 11 am, potluck lunch @ noon.

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 10am, ride 11am. 250-674-4083, email hazeldowds@hotmail.com June 14: Rotary Golf Tournament, Lacarya Golf Course June 18: Community Forest Advisory Committee AGM, 7 pm, CRC. Info Abby 250-674-2127 June 27: - NTFF&R Ambassador Program, Speech, Talent & Fashion Show. 7pm Barriere Lions Hall $5

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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 • Ladies Golf Night. Every Thursday @ Lacarya. April – Sept. Info Debbie 250-674-0260; Abby 250-674-2127 • 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 - 8:30PM, $2 drop in at Clearwater Secondary School Gym. Info: 250-674-1878 • 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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Craft Fairs FLEA MARKET & Craft Sale Barriere Curling Rink Saturday, May 3, 9 am - 1 pm House cleaning? Not enough items to have your own table — we are open to donations.

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Skill Development: If you have been on Employment Insurance in the past 3 years (5 years maternity) & are currently unemployed, you may be eligible for re-training dollars. Book an appointment to see one of our counselors for information.

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

Free computer & Internet access • Free resume help • Free info on many services “The Employment Program of British Columbia is funded by the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia” In Partnership with Barriere & District Chamber of Commerce and Yellowhead Community Services

CLEARWATER EMPLOYMENT SERVICES 58A Young Road, Clearwater BC V0E 1N2 • 250-674-2928 • Fax 250-674-2938 E-mail: info@clearwateremployment.ca • Web Page: www.clearwateremployment.ca

Ticket Taker(Paving Crew): Seas/Clw #C0345Housekeeper (Trainee): Seas/Clw #C0320 Dishwashers: 2 pos/Clw #C0344 Housekeeper (Exp): Seas/Clw #C0319 Servers: 4 Pos/Clearwater #C0343 Prep & Line Chef: Seasl/Clw #C0318 Restaurant Cook: 3 pos/Clw #C0342 Laundry Attendant: Seasonal/Clw #C0317 Yard Person: Seas/Clw #C0341 Motel Housekeeper: Seasonal/Clw #C0316 Housekeeping: Seas/Clw #C0340 Cashier/Cust. Service: 2 PT pos/Clw #C0315 Labourer: Casual/Clearwater #C0339 Line Cook: FT/Blue River #CB0314 Casual On Call Receptionist: Clw #C0337 Prep Cook/Kitchen Help: FT/PT BR #CB0313 Front Desk/Guest Service: Seas/Clw Waitress/Waiters: FT/PT Blue River #CB0312 #CB0336 Cashier/Line Cook: 4 PT pos/Clw #C0311 Server: Seasonal/Clearwater #CB0335 Campground Attendant: Seas/Clw #C0310 Housekeeping: Seas/Clearwater #CB0334 Waitress/Waiter: Seas/Clw #C0309 9 Blue River Jobs: Restaurant Head Chef; Housekeeper: Seasonal/Clw #C0308 Reservations Coordinator; Reservations Front Desk Clerk: Seas/Clw #C0307 Supervisor; Maintenance Labourer, Meat Manager: FT/Barriere #BC0306 Manager & Admin. Assist; Payroll & Acc. Carpenter: PT/2pos. /Clw #C0305 Clerk, Housekeepers, Front Desk Jr. Greens Keeper: FT/Seas/Clw #C0304 German Speaking Tour Guide: Seas/Clw Campsite Helper: Seas/Clw #C0303 #CB0331 Logging Truck Driver: FT/Clw #CB0299 Professional Driver: Seas/Clw #CB0330 Heavy Duty Red Seal Mechanic: FT/ Barista/General: Seas/Clw #C0239 Kamloops #BC0295 Landscaper/Labourer: PT/Seas/Clw #C0327 Baker’s Helper: PT/Clw #C0291 Cashier: PT/Barriere #C0326 Pastry Chef: FT/Clw #C0290 Accounting Tech./Office Manager: FT/ Sightseeing Boat Operator: Seas/Blue Clw #C0324 River #C0281 Food & Beverage Server (Trainee): Seas/ Whitewater Rafting Inst: Seas/Clw #CB0275 Clw #C0321 Traffic Control: Casual/Clw #C0256

Free Workshops to help with your work search are available. Please contact us to register for one or all of these free workshops.

May 6, 7 & 8, 2014 - “Back to Work Boot Camp” Workshops will be as follows:

Tues. May 6th Wed. May 7th Thurs. May 8th 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 24th, 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.

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Accounting Technician / Office Manager Joanne Ovenden CA, Clearwater BC Responsible manager needed for busy accounting office. Requires certificate or diploma in accounting or related field and min 2 years experience.

Key responsibilities: management of all aspects of bookkeeping (incl payroll, GST, reconciliations and journal entries), preparation of financial statements, financial reports, statistical analysis and tax returns. Essential skills are decision making, independent selforganization, working under pressure, positive attitude, an enquiring mind and excellent customer service.

IT knowledge should include Quickbooks, Caseware, Excel, Profile and Word.

Permanent position. Wage range: $20-23 p/hr, 4 % vacation pay. Av 35/hrs/wk plus w/e Feb-May. Email resume to: info@joanneovenden.ca

Handy-Person 30 years exp. in flooring, siding, decks, fences, plumbing, repairs, etc. Call Ray Semrick 250-318-5925 (Barriere)

CWR 4brm Log House on land with a pool. Capped Utilities included for 1800/m. DDs and Refs. NS, Avail Apr 15. 250851-3858 or 674-1313.

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Mi-tec Millwork & Cabinetry has an opportunity for a qualified Shop Foreman.

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CONCRETE FINISHERS & Form Setters.

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You may qualify for a grant up to 20,000. to modify and adapt your home for improved safety and accessibility. For details contact your local HAFI expert Hans Ounpuu, Building contractor @ 250-674-3875.

Looking for work - will do a variety of jobs: light house cleaning, pickup & deliver shopping for shut-ins, etc. Please call Margaret Houben at 250-6729330.

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MP McLeod will miss Flaherty’s ‘Irish twinkle’ and humour Kamloops This Week Cathy McLeod will remember Jim Flaherty for his “amazing sense of humour” and for the deep respect he was afforded by members of all political parties.

Flaherty, the longtime Conservative finance minister who only three weeks ago surprised many by stepping away from politics, died suddenly at his Ottawa home on Thursday, April 10.

He was 64.

McLeod, the Conservative MP for Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo, told KTW from Ottawa she was preparing to enter Question Period when she heard the news.

“We are grieving the loss,” she said, noting she had not heard any news on cause of death, though Canadian Press has reported Flaherty succumbed to a massive heart attack.

“The coming days will be the time to reflect on his legacy,” McLeod said.

“Now is the time to think of Jim and this triplet sons. He had an amazing sense of humour and he had respect from all sides of the House. I will miss his Irish twinkle.”

Flaherty is survived by wife Christine Elliott, herself a member of the Ontario legislature, and their triplet sons — John, Galen and Quinn, all born in 1991.

To most Canadians, Flaherty will always be closely associated with his handling of the global financial crisis that hit Canada in October of 2008.

Economist Jack Mintz, who advised the finance minister during the period, said the crisis was a trial by fire and Flaherty, despite not being an economist, proved his mettle by not only what he did, but also what he didn’t.

JIM FLAHERTY: Former finance minister died suddenly on Thursday, April 10.

Holiday hellos and goodbyes – Australian trip, Part 1 Travelling as we age and cope with varying degrees of health problems is harder. While this is not rocket science, a new dimension is added when you start life in one country then choose to live in another, as I did.

Most of my family still live in Australia where I am also happily in touch with friends from high school and teachers’ college days, the planet’s largest ocean separating us for the past 50 years. Visits back and forth have happened during that time, but lately I had been wondering if I would ever be there again, the last time being seven years ago.

A “Best Bets” offer on TV before Christmas suggested a solution, for it included three weeks in an apartment at Queensland’s Gold Coast with its miles of beaches included for free. Since this was close to Brisbane and many of the people I wanted to see again, we made the booking and spent most of February in Australian summer sunshine.

One sister generously loaned us her car for me to keep on the other side on the road, and another thoughtfully loaded our apartment with useful items and piles of books, including ones written by family members, and old photo albums which got lots of attention. Thirty-two

Trekking Tales By Kay Knox family members gathered for Family Day. My brother and sister-in-law drove over 1,200 km from Canberra to join us all. The mobile (cell) phone he “donated” was in constant use to confirm arrangements and more.

Since my youngest sister was unable to be there as her husband is suffering from lymphoma, John and I flew north to Cairns for a few days to join them and their son and his family.

Juicy home-grown mangos, sweet bananas and passion fruit were on the menu daily. Folks came by car, train and plane from north and south, making good use of the second bedroom we had arranged, while the locals spent time with us as often as they could, some staying in nearby accommodation.

I met three great-nieces and nephews for the first time. I swam and splashed with some, cuddled and

read, shook hands or did Hi Fives where appropriate, and received hugs galore.

Two musical families entertained us royally: violin, flute, piano, cello, double bass (towering over its eight-year-old music-maker), singing, clarinet, and guitar. While we made these lovely connections easily, too many years might pass for these youngsters to remember us “next time”.

Our apartment was picture perfect: we gazed on a Dutch Lake-sized salt water lagoon and the Tweed River flowing into the Pacific Ocean; another view between well-spaced buildings tempted us to a golden beach where swimmers and surfers played on waves rolling in to shore.

To the south we saw the mountains of the nearby section of New South Wales. Happily, we were taken on several short trips into that hinterland to be

welcomed by rain forest, colourful birds, and cafes serving delicious Aussie food.

Cooling breezes wafted through that ninth storey apartment, spacious and convenient for greeting and meeting.

“Would you consider moving back here?” I was asked a few times. But I’ve now lived here twice as long as I ever did in OZ, and B.C. was, and still is, my chosen home.

Our roster kept us busy every one of those 21 days.

It was a heady, emotional, delightfully crowded time.

As soon as we said “Hello”, the years and miles disappeared. The hardest was seeing well-loved people, young and old, with debilitating health problems.

Every goodbye heralded the thought: “Will we meet again?”

Obituary IN LOVING MEMORY

Patricia Janet Inez Ritchie 1943 - 2014

Patricia Janet Inez Ritchie was born in Clearwater, B.C. on March 5, 1943 to Inez and Gordon Elliot, and passed to her rest March 30, 2014 at Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital.

She was predeceased by her father and mother, brother Ken; sister JoAnn; father and motherin-law Don and Effie Ritchie, brothers-in-law James Ritchie and Merle Ritchie (Florence).

Patricia is survived by her loving husband Harold Ritchie, daughters Deborah Smart (Ritchie), grandchildren Patricia Leyden (Ryan), Mandy Carr (Jim); (great grandchildren Jasmine, Dalton, Savannah, and Danika); Belinda (Bindi) Ritchie, Theresa Ritchie, (grandchildren Anastasia, great grandson Aiden), Brian and Nathan, Teena Quinn (Derek) and granddaughter Ashley. Also her brothers John Elliot (Doreen), Dennis Elliot (Sherry) and sister Roberta Parsons (David); sisters-in-law Lorna Miller (Jim) and family, Delores Chapman and family, and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

In her younger years Pat worked at tree planting for the forestry, at Penner's meat shop, and the local drug store. For many years Pat's house was the gathering place for all her friends and family, the coffee was always on, and fun and laughter was enjoyed by one and all. She loved gardening and even built her own greenhouse, poured the concrete slab for it, and went on to build her own barbeque. She was a wonderful bread maker; when you came to the house if it was fresh from the oven you were sure to get a piece, slathered in butter. She played the piano by ear, had a lovely singing voice, and was a natural dancer. She had a lively interest in life and could always be counted on for some words of wisdom, or an animated discussion on any topic. She was a generous, caring person willing to help family and friends wherever and whenever needed.

There will be no funeral service at her request.

The family would like to thank the caring nurses and staff at the hospital who provided care in her last days, Drake Smith for his help and guidance, and all the words of sympathy from family and friends.

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Thursday, April 17, 2014 Clearwater Times

Rotary Exchange students says " Bonjour à tous!"

Katie Bieber When I looked at my calendar the other day I could hardly believe that it is already April and that I have been in France for over seven months.

A lot of things have happened since my last letter. I had a snow-free Christmas, which I must admit was really weird.

I changed host families just before Christmas.

The new family lives in a small town called Surgères (population 6,000), which is about 33 km from La Rochelle.

I have to take a 20 minute train ride to school and back each day.

Polar Bear swim On Jan. 1, I took a dip in the Atlantic Ocean.

I had made a bet with a rebound student who had gone to Taiwan on exchange last year.

I had spent the weekend at his house in early December and his dad had told me that it is the tradition of this area to bathe in the ocean on Jan. 1 once in your lifetime.

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He told me that I would have to do it this year because I don’t know the next time that I’ll be in France on New Year’s Day. I said that I’d do it if Grégoire (my house brother) would do it. I forgot about it until I received a text from Grégoire on New Year’s Eve reminding me about it.

The idea of swimming in freezing cold water didn’t exactly appeal to me but I had promised that I’d do it so I did and, surprisingly, it wasn’t too bad.

Now I can say that I swam in the Atlantic Ocean in La Rochelle on New Year’s Day.

Meribel is part of a mountain called Trois Vallées (Three Valleys). We went hors-piste a lot (outside the runs) to ski the powder. It was amazing how far we would go in one day!

They call them “randonnées,” meaning that we would start in one area and then we would traverse the mountain throughout the day with the help of ski lifts.

The number of ski-lifts shocked me. In the “Three Valleys” there were over 200 lifts. I am incredibly grateful that I was given such an amazing opportunity. I had a lot of fun and the Alps are just beautiful!

Skiing in the Alps At the end of February, the winter vacation started (another two weeks off, it’s crazy!) and I went with a family in my Rotary Club skiing in the Alps. It was incredible!

For the first week we stayed in a hotel and went skiing in a different place every day.

The second week, we stayed in an apartment at a station called Meribel.

Visiting Paris The last weekend in March was the JRJ (Journées Rotariennes de la Jeunesses) Rotary weekend in Paris that all of the 600+ Rotary youth Exchange students in the 18 Rotary districts in France attended.

My district (District 1690) was the only district that left a day early so that we would have an extra day in Paris together.

Activities throughout the weekend included visiting a castle, going up the Eiffel Tower, a boat tour on the Seine River, a conference, a visit of the castle and gardens at Versailles and a big dinner and show, where each country had to sing their national anthem and each district had to present something.

My district sang a song called “Douce France.” It was amazing and I must admit that I did not get a lot of sleep that weekend!

Last weekend was my district’s District Conference, which was in a town south of Bordeaux called Agen. It was nice to see all of the other exchange students in my district again!

I will change host families soon and I look forward to enjoying these last three months that I have left in France to their fullest (especially as it is starting to get really nice out).

Have a great spring and à bientôt! (See you soon)!

– Clearwater resident Katie Bieber is a Rotary Exchange student who is living for a year in France.

Katie Bieber demonstrates that not all European ski areas are wall-to-wall people as she skis hors-piste (outside the runs) in the French Alps. Despite the apparent solitude, there are over 200 ski lifts on the nearby mountains.

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