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Keith McNeill Despite short notice, more than a dozen people attended an event held Friday at Clearwater Legion Hall as part of the National Day of Honor for Afghanistan veterans. “This is close to my heart and to my family's heart,” said Clearwater Mayor John Harwood, noting that his brother-in-law had served two terms in Afghanistan. “This was a noble cause war,” Harwood said. “Canada stood up for young women who desired an opportunity for an education.” “We need to stand up for the young people who served. They sometimes need encouragement to seek help,” he said. “They richly deserve all the support we can give them.” The mayor's comments were echoed by Legion representative Joe Short. A total of 40,000 Canadians served during Canada's 12 years in Afghanistan, Short said. Of these, 800 were wounded and 158 killed. Several thousand Canadian families now have to deal with veterans who were wounded and/or suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). “The war has not ended for those people,” Short said. “The atrocities over there were so horrible, they see things we do no see. “They shut their families out and turn to alcohol to ease the pain. When that does not work, they turn to drugs. When that does not
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Clearwater Mayor John Harwood gives a talk during a National Day of Honor for Afghanistan veterans ceremony held on Friday in the Legion Hall. Behind him is Legion representative Joe Short. Photo by Keith McNeill
work, they die by their own hands,” the Legion representative said. There needs to be more counselling available for veterans, their spouses and their
families, Short said, and it needs to be easily available. He noted that veterans living in Clearwater need to travel to Kelowna or Penticton to see the nearest
counsellor. “Some of these people came back physically healthy, but mentally they died in Afghanistan,” he said. “It's just a matter of time.”
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OTTAWA – Cathy McLeod, Member of Parliament for Kamloops-ThompsonCariboo, issued the following statement on Friday to mark the end of our country’s military mission in Afghanistan. “On this our National Day of Honor, His Excellency, the Right Honorable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, issued a proclamation designating this day as an opportunity to celebrate the strength and resolve of our men and women in uniform, their families and the many communities they call home. It also recognizes the contributions of our Canadian law enforcement and employees of the Public Service of Canada who served in Afghanistan. “It is an occasion to pay tribute to the fallen, the sacrifices of the wounded and celebrate the strength of our country’s remarkable military families. Today we commemorate the end of a generational mission that affected almost every community in Canada. In our own riding many played a crucial role including the Rocky Mountain Rangers and members of the Canadian Forces including Master Corporal Erin Doyle of Kamloops who lost his life in Afghanistan in 2008. These heroes deserve our unwavering support and everlasting respect. “Their accomplishments during the 12 year mission were profound: terrorist sanctuaries were destroyed, critical infrastructure was constructed, the Afghan security forces were trained to defend their country, schools were built to allow more children access to education and most significantly over 2.5 million girls are now attending school where in 2001 none had that option. Those who served this mission demonstrated time and again the ingenuity and determination that define our nation. We will be forever proud and grateful.”
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ALR changes questioned by Clearwater town council Keith McNeill
Road access blocked A small car turns around at a gate blocking access to Murtle Crescent west of the courthouse recently. Access has been blocked to assist construction of a new shopping center nearby. Formalities to limit access were minimal as it was never actually constructed as a road, according to District of Clearwater chief administrative officer Leslie Groulx. “I understand that development is painful for folks,” she says. “The developer will, however, be extending the road for access to the development – and as part of that extension there will be a paved pathway that will connect Murtle Crescent through to Murtle Road.” Groulx adds that the developer has provided a pedestrian path to Weyerhaeuser Park so people can continue using it. Town council appreciates the community's patience during a time of growth, the CAO says. Photo by Keith McNeill
Clearwater town council does not support the changes proposed by the provincial government to the Agricultural Land Reserve. During their May 6 meeting, councillors voted to request that SILGA (Southern Interior Local Government Association) send letters to the Union of BC Municipalities, Minister of Agriculture Norm Letnick, Minister of Community, Sports and Cultural Development Coralee Oakes, Premier Christy Clark, and the Leader of the Official Opposition, with copies to all B.C. local governments, stating their opposition to the proposed alterations. The action was taken in response to letters from the mayors of Burnaby and Richmond. Mayor John Harwood said that he was involved with the ALR when it was first set up in
the early 1970s. “We are allowing things to go through without consultation,” he said. “Any tinkering could become a slippery slope.” Chief administrative officer Leslie Groulx noted that nearly 1,600 ha within the District's boundaries are in the ALR, which is quite a high percentage for a small community. Mutual aid agreements renewed Town council voted to renew mutual aid agreements that Clearwater has with Blackpool and Vavenby volunteer fire departments. In her report, CAO Leslie Groulx noted that there are no direct costs to the agreements. However, the fire department that requests assistance must pay all out-of-pocket costs to the responding fire department, including fuel, oil, lost or damaged equipment, food for the personnel, etc. Staff have met with the
Blackpool and Vavenby fire chiefs, plus the TNRD manager of community services, and they all are in favor of renewing the agreements. Repairs to Dunn Lake Road Council approved spending up to $15,000 to improve ditching along Dunn Lake Road. This was after a tour by council members of problem areas along Dunn Lake and Candle Creek roads. A report from public works superintendent Jared Brounstein recommended spending up to $70,000 on repairs to Dunn Lake Road. A recent audit described portions of the road as “falling apart,” Brounstein said. Lack of ditching is resulting in water crossing the paved surface as well as areas where the shoulder has become soft. Highway barriers along Dunn Lake Road are starting to lean and are being undermined by water.
Pennell proposes fire protection for Birch Island The major cost would be to install and maintain two 10,000 underground water “It's definitely the same, tanks or “dry hydrants”. only different.” One would be installed That was how Tim by Birch Island Park, Pennell described a proposed the second near Dibblee fire protection service for Subdivision. Birch Island. Cost of the metal or The Thompson-Nicola fibreglass tanks would be Regional District director about $35,000 each, to be for Wells Gray Country paid off over 10 years. (Area A) was speaking at Cost to taxpayers would a Clearwater town council be about $160 for a $142,000 meeting held May 6. home (the average assessThe proposed service ment in the proposed service would be a scaled-down area). This could decrease version of a proposal that after the dry hydrants are was rejected by taxpayers paid off. last year. The earlier proThere would be no posal would have provided increase in taxes for fire protection for all of the Clearwater or Vavenby. North Thompson Valley If there was a fire, then from McLure to north of the fire departments involved Vavenby. would invoice the regional The new proposed service district. For example, one would be limited to the area fire engine would collect between Clearwater and $285 per hour. Vavenby. There would be no guarIts cost to taxpayers in antee of a timely response, the service area would be Storie warned, but at least one fire departIt’s not what you earn, it’s what you keep “When you need us, we’re close by” ment should be able to respond. When a death occurs, I’m here to help you, every step of the way. 24 hours CONTACT US TO DISCUSS There also is no a day, every day. • Your goals and dreams guarantee that residents If you have made pre-arrangements elsewhere and would like to discuss • Your issues and obstacles will be able to reduce having your local funeral home take care of you, please feel free to call. • Your success and quality of life their insurance rates. NORTH THOMPSON If the referendum BRUCE MARTIN & ASSOCIATES approves FUNERAL SERVICES the proposal, 73 Taren Drive, BUSINESS ADVISERS & CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS Clearwater, BC, V0E 1N2 the fire protection service would begin in Clearwater (250) 674-2112 Kamloops (250) 374-5908 Call Drake at 250-674-3030 January of 2015. Drake Smith, MSW
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about 25 per cent less than last year's proposal. A referendum to decide on the scaled-down service will be held this November at the same time as local government voting. Under the proposal, Clearwater Volunteer Fire Department and Vavenby Volunteer Fire Department would jointly provide coverage to the area between the two communities, Ron Storie, TNRD manager of community services, explained to council. Depending on where the fire was located, the nearest department would respond with one engine and one tanker, while the other would respond with one tanker. The service would cover only structural and vehicle fires. Both departments have adequate equipment to provide the service without needing more.
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Park next to Blackpool Hall moving ahead Keith McNeill
Local politicians, members of the Blackpool Hall committee, and representatives of Kinder Morgan gather recently to officially turn the sod to mark the start of construction of a park next to the hall. Pictured are (l-r) Barriere mayor and TNRD chair Bill Humphreys, Wanda Richter, Hans Krauseneck, Sharon Ruston, Tom Norman, Wells Gray Country TNRD director Tim Pennell, Kinder Morgan district supervisor Scott MacDonald, Wells Gray Country services coordinator Sherri Madden, and Lily the dog. Photo by Keith McNeill
Land-clearing and construction of a community park to be located next to Blackpool Hall is now underway. “It's been in the works for five-plus years now,” said Tim Pennell, Thompson-Nicola Regional District director for Wells Gray Country (Area A). At present, the only community park in Blackpool is at the end of Ferry Road and it is more of a boat launch than anything else, he noted. Preparation for the new park began several years ago when the land was subdivided off from the property that the Blackpool firehall is situated on. About $100,000 is available for development from the taxpayers of the TNRD, while Wells Gray Community Forest is con-
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$1,000 in cash. Developing a design has already cost $17,000. A community meeting held some time ago approved the layout concept.
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“ To swear off making mistakes is very easy. All you have to do is swear off having ideas.” - Leo Burnett, advertising executive editorial by Tom Fletcher
Farmland holy war falls flat
Legion Summer Saturdays seeks musicians Editor, The Times:
Clearwater Legion will be sponsoring a series of Bar-B-Q and Music nights this summer on alternate Saturdays. We are attempting to contact as many musicians as we can to let them know. Pass the word along if you can. Everyone is welcome. The events will be held in the Legion hall and the format will be as follows: • There will be an open bar from 5 p.m.; therefore, no minors. • Bar-B-Q from 6 p.m. • Music from 7 to 9 p.m. (or a bit later, depending on numbers) This will be an
"open mic sign-up" system in which each "act" will be given 15 minutes total set up and performance time. If you are a group of two or more with more than one instrument, we encourage you to come sometime between 6:00 and 6:45 to set up as much as you can, cutting down your set-up time. We are not going to have the "feature act" system as a regular part of the format, but if you would be interested in playing for a longer time (30-45 minutes) you can book that at least two weeks in advance and we will slot you in for two or three 15-minute segments.
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There will be a large stage area, with (possibly) a drum set, a small guitar amp, bass guitar and bass amp. There will be a full PA sound system with five vocal mics, special condenser mics for acoustic guitar/ mandolins etc., a vocal harmonizer (if you know how to use one), four DI boxes for guitar/keyboard plug-in, and a set of monitors. The sound mixer will be operated from in front of the stage to give you the best balanced sound we can. Calvin (SaxMan) Lutz from the Legion is the overall event organizer, and Loyd Bishop will provide the sound and stage support. We hope that this event, along with others being planned for Barriere and Clearwater, will give us all our summer fix of playing music together. You can contact me any time for other information: 674-2695 Looking forward to seeing you on June 7.
Loyd Bishop Clearwater, B.C.
VICTORIA – The NDP’s holy war against changes to the Agricultural Land Reserve got nastier last week, as it became clear it was defenders of the status quo who were being mowed down. Ever since legislation was tabled to divide the ALR into two zones, with greater emphasis on social and economic needs to help viability of farms in the Kootenay, Interior and North regions, almost all the protest has been from unaffected areas. And much of it depends on emotion rather than fact. In the legislature, Nanaimo MLA Leonard Krog rose to praise the late Dave Stupich, who birthed the ALR sacred cow as agriculture minister in 1973. Krog likened Stupich to the Biblical Daniel for his bravery in preserving farmland for our children’s children. Cowichan Valley MLA Bill Routley did his signature “jiggery pokery” routine, this time accusing cabinet minister Bill Bennett of being “giddy” at the prospect of paying off his friends with development land. Before he gets too jiggery outside the protection of the legislative chamber, he would be well advised to find some evidence. Stikine MLA Doug Donaldson, who at least represents an area being given broader latitude for secondary uses on farmland, warned of drought in California. The history of this is currently a hot topic in the quasireligious climate change debate. Meanwhile in the real British Columbia, life and farming go on under the existing farmland protection regime. The largest ALR exclusion in B.C. history took a big step forward last week, as a federalprovincial review panel issued its report on the Site C dam proposed for the Peace River. The panel noted that the dam would flood 2,775 hectares of farmland, representing all seven categories of soil quality. Opponents use a figure about twice that size, as if all the affected land was farmable. The panel accepted that this land, including the small amount of micro-climate bot-
tom land, represents 0.2 per cent of the Peace region’s farm receipts. I would add that’s because what is farmed at all is mostly growing hay, which requires minimum capital and labour. “It has potential, to be sure, but its unique and irreplaceable contribution would be for those labour-intensive crops like vegetables, which are not remotely practical in a labourshort region,” the report states. We have to bring in Mexican guest workers to get vegetable and fruit crops off in the Fraser Valley and Okanagan. For a fivemonth growing season in the bush outside Fort St. John? This is a classic example of the religious fervor that replaces reason among the southern faithful of the ALR. And how is the status quo working? Summerland council just voted to swap 80 hectares of flat farmland for 90 hectares further away in the Summerland Hills. The town is on restricted lakeshore terrain and the council wants to increase its urban zone, using the community need provisions that are enhanced by the current legislative amendments. This was after a loud demonstration organized with the help of a fake grassroots protest machine called LeadNow, complete with slick signs and website. (LeadNow also helped round up anti-pipeline protesters this past weekend.) The media were fooled as usual, but not Summerland council. LeadNow has moved on to lining up people to flood the Agricultural Land Commission with form letters and petitions against Summerland’s plan. The B.C. Agriculture Council, whose board first supported and then objected to the ALR amendments, has clarified its objections. It wants flexibility for secondary uses extended to the prime farmland zones of the Okanagan, Fraser Valley and southern Vancouver Island. – Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca
The Clothes Co. announces final shutdown Editor, The Times:
After 20 years of service, the Clothes Co. Thrift Shop will not reopen. The building is retired and so is the staff. Although we are still receiving hospital equipment and I will keep you posted on that. At this time we are not involved with any new operations. The remaining funds will be used for health care
at Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital. We, Mary Stewart, Nora McDonald and Edith Heywood (who has since passed), are so pleased and proud to have been involved with this generous and caring community. Thank you, one and all. We hope we have been helpful. Also a big thank you to all the staff that were with us over
the 20 years. Many have moved away or on to new things. We can never give enough credit and recognition to the volunteers, young and old, that make good things happen, giving with a big generous heart. Many have been with us for years and we are really grateful and appreciative. Thank you.
Mary Stewart Nora McDonald
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Question of the Week
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Do you you think (convicted murderer) David Shearing should be allowed to apply for parole every few years?
Bob Jones:
No, I don't want that guy in town. There are too many people around here who would make sure he doesn't stay.
Sid and Loretta Thomas:
No, because he's David Shearing. He's a maniac.
David Akers:
I do not, not at all. That should be a lifetime sentence. There should be no parole for that.
Transport system can handle diluted bitumen Editor, The Times:
Re: Columns by David Black, 'The greatest threat to the B.C. environment in our lifetime' (April 24) and 'The Kitimat refinery proposal: safe pipelines, light fuels and B.C. jobs' (May 1). Continued safe marine and pipeline transport of hydrocarbons is in everybody’s interest so Canadians can realize value for resources and oil producers can continue to deliver jobs and economic benefits. No one wants a spill of any product at any time. The performance track record over the past 50 years is good, but even still, work is ongoing to improve prevention and ensure producers, transportation companies and spill-responders have the best information available to manage products safely and make the best plans possible for response, containment and clean-up in the event of an incident. Black's articles incorrectly suggested the Canadian oil industry is not interested in the proposed refinery project and that transporting diluted bitumen is more risky than transporting other types of oil because of its chemical properties. Fact is, oil producers are seeking increased access to existing and new markets – in Canada, the United States and internationally – to satisfy market demand for increasing Canadian oil production. All options to achieve that goal are worthy of study. And diluted bitumen – oil sands bitumen diluted with natural gas liquids that allow it to flow – is no more dangerous than other types of crude oil. Chemically, there’s nothing about diluted bitu-
men the transportation system cannot be prepared to manage. Whether it moves by pipelines or tankers, diluted bitumen meets all the same specifications and behaves the same as other crude oils. Oil floats on water if it has an API gravity above water’s 10-degree API gravity. Diluted bitumen has an API gravity of 20-22 degrees. Any type of oil spilled in water eventually “weathers” and can be driven below the surface by waves or currents. Diluted bitumen behaves the same way. There have been several scientific studies completed on diluted bitumen. Earlier this year, the federal government released a research study that demonstrated diluted bitumen floats on salt water – even after evaporation and exposure to light. The study was commissioned by Environment Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada and Natural Resources Canada as part of the government’s plan to implement a world-class prevention, preparedness and response regime for marine transportation. Results of the study will be used to inform spill responders and help guide more research. Our industry is focused on responsible development of Canada’s resources. We welcome transparency on our safety and environmental performance, based on sound science. As producers, we transport oil with care and attention at all times. We expect all transportation providers to deliver safe services in a responsible manner.
Greg Stringham Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers Calgary, AB
Diluted bitumen too dangerous at sea Editor, The Times:
In a letter to this paper Greg Stringham, on behalf of the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers, makes assertions about the behavior of diluted bitumen (dilbit) in salt water that are at best half-truths. He states that dilbit floats on salt water and that it is no more dangerous at sea than other types of oil. That is wrong. It is more dangerous at sea, and infinitely more so than refined fuels like diesel and gasoline.
What Stringham doesn’t mention is that the same report from Environment Canada that he quotes from, goes on to say that dilbit sinks in seawater when there is sediment present. Another study by a top U.S. environmental chemist, Jeff Short, says the same thing. It was filed by the Gitxaala Nation to the National Energy Board in March 2013, so Stringham is well aware of it. That study says animal and plant matter like plankton, as well as sediment, cause the dil-
bit to sink. Our entire coast has sediment and plankton in abundance. All our rivers are glacial and full of silt. Plankton is omnipresent, which is why the whales are here, and shallow seas like Hecate Strait throw up huge amounts of sediment from the bottom in storms. Dilbit will sink in our waters if there is a spill and it will harden up like caulking material on beaches and the intertidal zone. Continued on page A7
Todd Leppky:
No, definitely not. When it comes to crimes of that nature, I don't believe in second chances.
Victoria Bates:
No. This is a small town. I have a daughter and I would like to keep as many people like him away as possible.
Clearwater student closes in on her fundraising goal Editor, The Times:
I’m planning a garden party as my final fundraising event. As I’m sure many of you are aware, I (Zoe Ovenden) am fundraising $5,000 to travel to India on a volunteer trip near the end of June, 2014, where I’ll be working on community development projects. Half of the funds I raise go directly to the charity, Free the Children. I’m currently nearing the end of my fundraising. So far I’ve raised $4,160. I’d like to pass on my thanks to the community. I couldn’t have asked for a more supportive, helpful group of people. Throughout my fundraisers and events you’ve not only supported me but encouraged me. To raise the last bit of money I’ll be holding one last event. Summer is on its way and to celebrate I’ll be holding a garden party at my house on the evening of Sunday, June 1. With scrumptious food, beautiful scenery and entertaining games it will be an enjoyable, fun time for the whole family. If you’re interested in coming give me a call at 250-674-2562 or email me at zoe.ovenden@gmail.com to book your tickets. Tickets will be $15 for adults and $10 for kids. I hope to see you there!
Zoe Ovenden Clearwater, B.C.
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Answering the question: “Mommy, are we poor?” Eleanor Deckert While cooking supper one evening, I ran out of propane. I stepped outside to gather an armload of kindling and lit the wood cook stove fire. The meal didn’t mind the interruption. My seven-year-old, newly aware of earning, counting, saving and spending money, looked up at me with eyes near tears, worry furrowing his brow and asked, “Mommy, are we poor?” “Oh, no, Honey,” I assured him. “I simply have more than one way of doing things. There are lots of things I can do to take care of our family that don’t cost any money.” But it got me thinking. Have you ever asked your parents about things you don’t understand about your childhood? This “a-ha” from a daughter of Family “A”: “My parents raised chickens. When I complained (as an adult) to my Mom that I had had to eat that horrible make-me-gag oatmeal every day for breakfast when we had hens and I could have eaten eggs, she replied, ‘We ate the eggs for supper. We were poor.’” With eyes and smile fondly recalling her childhood, a member of Family “C” shares: “We were never ‘poor.’ But my Mom sure was thrifty. She made all of my clothes until I was in eighth
Five-year-old James Walford, his mother Elizabeth and three-year-old brother Neil entertain themselves by going on a picnic near McMurphy west of Jensens’ on the old highway. Photo by Victor Walford
grade. She often took apart her dresses and made something out of the fabric for me.” One women learned in Family “F”: “My Mom taught me never to be caught out. She always had supplies in a well stocked pantry and I do, too. Also, I learned to never waste anything. I wash out margarine tubs to use to store food in the freezer, etc., etc. I never throw anything away if I can think of another way to use it. That doesn’t make me ‘poor’, it makes me ‘resourceful.” Here are some little girl memories from
Family “M”: “I grew up in Blue River and we were probably one of the poorest families there but never knew it. My parents worked very hard for the little they earned and of course most of their income went into their mortgage, as it was important to them to own their own home. They were very proud of their home, even though it was sparsely furnished for the longest time with the barest of necessities, but it was always well kept. "Our Father grew the most beautiful gardens from flowers
to veggies and in the fall we canned a lot of food like meat and fish we caught. I remember knowing we were poor when I was about six, because one of the girls I played with lived in a dumpy house and they had three kids like us, but they also had a TV and a car and we didn’t. We also ate a lot of things like chicken livers, lima beans, etc. and a lot of my friends didn’t. Looking back, I wish we still lived in these times that were very rich in family, traditions and small town living.” Contributed from Family “S”:
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“I have a story about my Mom getting our family through a tough time in the late 60s. My Dad was a bit of an adventurist and somehow he had broken his leg. Dad was a logger and of course could not work for six months or so. Mom (as were most Moms of that day) was a stay-at-home Mom raising their three children. Mom to the rescue! She baked bread, hot-cross buns, cinnamon buns etc. and sold them from her kitchen. She worked non-stop. It was nice coming home from school and smelling the fresh bread bak-
ing but I’m sure she was happy when Dad at last could return to work. A short story indeed but I learned lots about my Mother and her way of being able to solve any problem that came along.” Son of Family “J” relates these details from his Mother’s life: “My Mother was born in 1930 and lived through the Depression. My grandparents were moving by horse and wagon from Manitoba to northern Alberta and Grandma was pregnant so Mom was born in Edmonton along the way. They were dirt poor and lived in conditions I cannot describe. Mom only got to Grade 8 but was wise beyond her years. No ‘City Life’ for her on the farm out in the country. Her aunt bought clothes for her and a secondhand doll. I still have the doll. She gave it to my wife before she passed. It is in tough condition made with a ceramic head and straw stuffed body. That doll was like a million bucks to a poor girl.” Old-timer from Family “B” remembers: “My wife went to town and I had to watch the kids. The baby was just at that getting into trouble age. So, I nailed his diaper to the floor so he’d stay put.” Family “W” lived the same lifestyle as most people before the paved highway came
through the North Thompson Valley: “We had no electricity, running water, indoor plumbing or TV. We used wood or coal, even sawdust in a hopper to heat our house. If you were lucky you might have a tube type battery operated radio to listen to. We even used an icebox frig for a while. CNR supplied ice that went in the ice house covered in sawdust. Mom had to heat water on the stove so we could bathe. The cleanest person went first in a tub and down the line as all the water had to be heated first and carried in from a barrel.” When he was a young lad in Family “R” they had lots of fun: “For entertainment we had a windup gramophone or Dad would sing for us. We played outside in the dirt or in the snow making caves. Also, I would take apart Japanese orange boxes to make things from the wood and the small nails I saved.” A more recent “Are we poor” story from the Mom of Family “Y”: “When my three girls were in high school they referred to our television situation as “Welfare TV” because I refused to get cable. They spent their after school time doing homework instead of watching Much Music and that’s what I was shooting for.”
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Afternoon Tea with a Twist to help hospice society Submitted Clearwater and District Hospice Society will hold its second annual Afternoon Tea with a Twist on Sunday, May 25. This Tea will be held at Blackpool Hall and doors will be open at 11:45 a.m. The event is being held to create awareness to the importance of hospice in our community. The Afternoon Tea with a Twist will consist of a luncheon of fresh homemade scones, fresh fruit, and assorted desserts, coffee and assorted iced and hot tea. There will be a cash bar with an assortment of alcoholic tea drinks, such as Long Island Iced tea, blueberry tea, etc. Caliente, a Kamloops-based primarily Latin trio will be the entertainment this year. There will be a live auction, with our own Larissa Hadley as the auctioneer. We will also be having a silent auction with so many fabulous
items to choose from. Many door prizes will be drawn throughout the event. The North Thompson Fall Fair Ambassadors will donate their time again this year. Tickets are available at Erica’s Everything Emporium, the office at Watauga Village, and at Safety Mart (on May 15, 16 and 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.). Tickets must be purchased in advance. For more information; to donate an auction item or to sponsor a table for $50, please call 250-674-2700 or 250-674-1122. What hospice is all about Clearwater and District Hospice provides compassion – no one should have to face the last stages of life alone. To touch someone is compassion. Our trained volunteers offer physical, emotional and spiritual care in the home, hospital or health care setting. Dignity – we never stop being human through the last stages of life and we never stop experiencing the
full range of human emotions. Choices – we have the right to choose. We have the right to select our own setting and treatments. Hospice palliative caregivers can be part of the team to help make choices that are suitable for clients and their families. Support – Hospice care meets the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of the client and their loved ones. Comfort – we all deserve to live free of pain and with the comfort of human touch. Hospice provides both physical and emotional comfort. Life – is living until the last breath. To live is to experience the whole range of human emotions, intimacy, insight, actions, impulses and decisions. It is to address these experiences in their own chosen way. For information, please call 778-208-0137 or visit www.clearwaterhospiceociety.ca.
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Dilbit will sink in our waters Continued from page A5 The intertidal zone includes large mud flats in the midcoast because the tidal range is more than 20 feet there. How would we ever get them clean again? Stringham also says our Canadian oil industry is interested in the Kitimat refinery idea. That is news to me. I have talked to all the companies and there is no interest whatsoever. That is why I am spearheading the project. It will keep dilbit out of tankers and provide an enormous value-add for B.C. Canada’s oil industry needs a west coast pipeline. Coastal First Nations, the Yinka Dene First Nations, Prince Rupert, Kitimat, Terrace, Smithers, the provincial and federal NDP, the federal Liberals, the provincial and federal Green Party, many blue collar unions and the majority of folks in B.C. are against Northern Gateway’s idea of putting dilbit in tankers. A refinery is economically viable. Why is it so hard for our oil industry to see that the way forward is to build a green refinery which will cut greenhouse gases by 50 per cent, create thousands of jobs, generate billions of new annual taxes, and gain acceptance for a safe pipeline?
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Seeking support for performing arts Richard Stroh asks town council on May 6 for a letter of support for a performing arts center in Clearwater. “Locals are hungry for arts and culture,” he told them. A survey carried out last March with 225 ballots returned found 96.4 per cent in favor. Photo by Keith McNeill
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YEARS AGO:
Water percolating through loose fill swept the fill and culvert out of Third Canyon on the road to Wells Gray Park. The old bridge had been taken out and the canyon filled in the previous year. A Bailey Bridge was quickly erected over the gap. Bill Mattenley, district agent for Active Petroleum, opened a bulk district center in Blue River to serve the logging, industrial, farming and domestic needs of the district. Ed Urslake was the resident agent. SHOP LOCAL
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YEARS AGO:
Forty-five people turned out to a meeting to discuss a possible flood situation on the North Thompson River. Riverbank landowners from Vavenby to Roundtop attended the meeting, which was held in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Wadlegger. Several people around the Ferry Road area needed immediate help.
YEARS AGO:
Don Cameron was the surprise winner in the KamloopsShuswap riding as Joe Clark's Progressive Conservatives defeated the Liberals in a federal election. Construction was underway on an addition to Clearwater's RCMP headquarters. "When three officers are working in the office they only have one desk between them. It gets pretty crowded," said office secretary Karen Plugoway.
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Birch Island residents said good-bye to Alan and Anne Smith. Alan had been secretary-treasurer of
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School District 26 for 20 years. He had come to the community in 1937 to teach in a oneroom school with 16 students. A walk-a-thon sponsored by Little Fort Fire Department raised $1,900 for the breathing apparatus fund. Gordie Campbell raised the most in pledges.
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YEARS AGO:
A new agreement had been drawn up between Clearwater Forest District and CSS Woodlot Society, trustee Ed Shook told the School District 26 board. The logging program was five years old, he said, and it was time to review its goals. Debbie Scott took over from Brenda Emery as Miss Clearwater. First princess was Ann Reusse, and Miss Congeniality was Theresa Danroth.
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YEARS AGO:
A single vehicle tractor-trailer accident spilled a large portion of 40,000 pounds of paint into a ditch on Highway 5 just south of Avola. The vehicle's owner-operator had lost control after a
large owl struck and shattered his windshield. Work was underway by the Ministry of Forests on a new concrete and steel bridge across the Clearwater River to allow logging trucks from TFL 18 direct access to Highway 5. Slocan was to pay the $1/2 million bill, to be refunded from stumpage, said Larry Pendergast, engineering resource officer with Clearwater Forest District. The public would be able to use the crossing. Public meetings were scheduled for Birch Island and Upper Clearwater to discuss the possibility of interface forest fires. Both communities had no organized fire protection, pointed out Clearwater Forest District fire protection officer Jim Jones.
15
YEARS AGO:
Forest technician Jim Biagioni’s dog, Bandit, saved his life when they were attacked by a mother bear near Moilliet Creek northeast of Clearwater. The story got international coverage. About 35 people met in Vavenby to set up a Rural Crime Watch organization for the area. Charlotte Cederholm was the first president.
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YEARS AGO:
Wells Gray Country, Clearwater Improvement District and Clearwater Rotary held discussions about constructing a memorial park for fallen firefighter Chad Schapansky, to be located across the street from the firehall. A beautification project was underway along Highway 5. A total of 52 different plant species were to be planted south of the high-
way, from Clearwater Secondary School to Wells Gray Inn. The $98,000 project was being carried out by Clearwater Chamber of Commerce. Wells Gray Country services coordinator Ron Storie delivered a proposal to Clearwater Improvement District for improved streetlighting. Storie was worried about public safety at the Highway 5 intersections at Kal Tire, the road to Wells Gray Park and the Wells Gray Inn. The existing streetlight system was flawed when it came to Clearwater's foggy days, Storie said.
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YEARS AGO:
Thompson-Nicola Regional District’s emergency management and protective services committee allotted $71,000 to Wells Gray Search and Rescue. The money would be used to purchase a primary response vehicle, rescue gear, base camp and patient care equipment as well as wilderness first aid training. Mike Wiegele of Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing in Blue River wanted the government to ban all snowmobiling on Crown Land until provincial policy and guidelines were established for mechanized mountain travel. “I’m getting tired of digging bodies out of the snow,” he said. “We had four rescues this winter that involved our entire operation; we had to stop everything, stranding some of our skiers in the mountains to save snowmobilers from themselves.”
1
YEAR AGO:
A lady manager from Ghana, Leticia Ahiabu, was to join the Interior Savings Credit Union branch in Clearwater for three days as part of the Canadian Cooperative Association's Women's Mentorship Program. “It's like winning a lottery for her. It's a once in a lifetime opportunity,” said Clearwater manager Gina Walchuk.
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Not a firetruck, but a truck on fire During Wednesday evening, May 7, police got a call about a lumber truck that had caught on fire on Highway 5 just north of Blue River. When the officer attended, he found that the truck was fully engulfed in flames. The driver explained that he heard a "big bang" and then stopped to see what it was. When he got out, he had little time to abandon the vehicle before it went up in flames. Since the incident was out of a fire zone, traffic control was maintained until the fire essentially burned itself out. The forests ministry did attend as the blaze was starting to get into the grasses. Not quite getting it.... On Tuesday, May 6, police responded to a fight at a residence. As it turned out, two males
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were arrested and released in the morning on conditions not to contact the victim. By lunch time, police had
received information that one of the males was already looking for the victim at a number of different locations. Not only
that, but he was driving with a friend who was intoxicated. Police located the vehicle, which was impounded for 30 days and the friend was prohibited from driving for 90 days. The friend provided two breath samples which resulted in two "Fail" readings. Later that afternoon, the friend called the emergency 911 operators and verbally berated them with name calling and rude language. The friend threatened to "knock out" one of the investigating police officers. All three of his conversations were recorded and the matter is still under investigation.
Truck crash near Hole-in-the-Wall During the early hours of May 9, police responded to a collision north of Vavenby near Hole-in-the-Wall. A tractor trailer unit drove off the road and lost the equipment it was carrying. Both occupants were uninjured and chose to spend the night in the cab of their truck and wait for the tow to come in the morning. Stolen ATV During the morning of May 10, an ATV was stolen from the carport of a residence in Birch Island. Police and the owner are looking for the public's help in locating a 2009 black Can-Am Outlander 400 ATV with a winch. Should anyone have information, please call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or the local detachment at 250-674-2237.
Family prepares itself for David Shearing parole hearing Kathy Michaels Kelowna Capital News It's been two years since Tammy Arishenkoff had to face the man who killed her childhood friends and make a plea to keep him behind bars. Under better circumstances that would be just enough time to let the memory of David Ennis explaining how he molested and tortured Janet Johnson before killing her and her family, fade into memory. Instead, Arishenkoff will continue to dredge up that and other painful memories so she can muster the energy for the newest bid to keep him behind bars. The National Parole Board is set to once again review whether Ennis, who was known as David Shearing in 1982 when he killed six members of the Johnson Bentley families, is fit for release. The last time around the board said Ennis still had violent sexual fantasies, hadn't completed sex offender treatment and was not ready for freedom. This September, if the hearing goes through, Arishenkoff doesn't expect a significantly different response, but she's not leaving anything to chance. "Stranger things have happened when it comes to the justice system in this country," she said. The simple fact that relatives of a family murdered in one of the country's most infamous mass killings have gone to the parole board repeatedly and revisited their most painful memories, she said, highlights another flaw in the system. "It's a constant re-victimization. We haven't had time to breathe. Two years have flown by," she said.
at a time, and killed them also. "The hearing is done, then He loaded all the bodies into you know the next one is coming. As it gets closer, it gets more one of the family's vehicles and torched it in a secluded area of real. Nobody gets to move on the park. Their remains were from this and it's just becoming ridiculous. Two times they've said discovered on Sept. 13, 1982. It was another 14 months before no, then this is the third time we're travelling out there for this. investigators tracked down Ennis. To keep Ennis in his Alberta This could go on and on and on prison cell, Arishenkoff has to and on." collect letters and petitions, and Arishenkoff pointed out that submit them to the board by the secondary problem is that June 1. She said they're still not the idea of Ennis being released sure if Ennis will attempt to get actually causes family of the parole, but they have to have slain Johnsons a tremendous their defence ready, regardless. amount of fear. "We have a form letter avail"They're elderly and they want nothing to do with this, and they able – just print it off, sign it and live in fear that if he comes out send it in," she said. "Or write then he's going to come after your own letter in your own them," she said. "It's what they words and send it in. We have have lived with for 30 years." the address in Edmonton, and In August, 1982, three genera- we're asking as many people as tions of the Johnson and Bentley possible to write letters this time around." families – George and Edith For more information, Bentley of Port Coquitlam, their Arishenkoff has set up a daughter Jackie Johnson and Facebook account named Justice her husband, Bob, of Westbank for the Johnson-Bentley Families: and their two daughters, Janet, Keep Their Killer Behind Bars. 13, and Karen, 11, – gathered Petitions, letters and more for a camping trip in Wells Gray information are all available Provincial Park. there. Janet caught Ennis' eye. He stalked the family for at least two days before going to the campsite and shooting the four adults, so that he could kidnap the two young girls. May 17, 2014 • 3-5:30pm Over the 16 Draws better part of a PLUS 1 Bonus week Ennis kept the girls hostage 50/50 Draw and sexually BAR OPENS assaulted Janet. He eventually AT 1PM took them into ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION • BRANCH 259 the woods, one 257 Glen Road • Clearwater • No Minors
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Warm, dry summer coming, says forecast Times Staff AccuWeather.com reports that this part of western Canada will have a warmer, drier summer compared to normal. Persistent high pressure, above-normal temperatures and less rainfall are predicted for much of British Columbia and extreme western Alberta this summer. The combination of increased heat and little rainfall, coupled with the ongoing pine bark beetle infestation, will raise the risk for large wildfires along and west of the Continental Divide. In Vancouver, the Map from AccuWeather.com shows warmer and drier weather this summer for B.C. and part of Alberta. Central Canada is predicted to be combination of high cooler than normal, while parts of northern Canada, Labrador, and the Maritimes will be wetter than usual. AccuWeather.com graphic pressure and abovenormal sea surface cooling effect on the spring has delayed the especially during June A persistent dip in Toronto, during the temperatures in the surrounding regions, normal warming of and July. In addition the jet stream across first half of the sumnortheast Pacific including areas in the lakes. to the jet stream patcentral and eastern mer. will lead to a slightly and around Ontario, As a result, the tern, the record extent Canada will lead to The combination warmer-than-normal such as Thunder Bay, lagging lake temof ice coverage over an increase of cool of below-normal summer with reduced Sault Ste. Marie and peratures will have a the Great Lakes this spells in the region, temperatures and chances for rainfall. (MJHP TZY \JJPQ^ Ć^JWX
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Cathy McLeod acclaimed as Conservative Party candidate for Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo Submitted KAMLOOPS – Bob Gieselman, chair of the candidate nomination committee for the Kamloops-ThompsonCariboo Electoral District Association, confirmed on Monday that Cathy McLeod has been acclaimed as the Conservative Party candidate for the next federal election in 2015. “As nomination committee chair I’m pleased to report that the nomination process was completed as per our bylaws set by the Conservative Party of Canada,” said Gieselman. “There were no other candidates that submitted an application.” The Conservative Party of Canada is currently conducting open nominations in all 338 ridings for the 2015 federal election. Cathy McLeod was first elected to the House of Commons in October 2008 and was re-elected in 2011. McLeod was appointed Parliamentary
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Sports Clearwater Carnage BMX, scooter & sk8
Above: Cody Hurst shows a little attitude as he demonstrates his skateboard skills during the annual Clearwater Carnage event at Rotary Sports Park on May 5. Taylor Rhodes dismounts and reverses his bike in the air as he goes through his routine for the judges. All photos by Keith McNeill
Right: Ian Johnston gets up some speed as he prepares to do a trick on his scooter.
Clearwater hosts double-double Clearwater Squirt Devon Green gets ready to dive for third base during a double-header against 100 Mile House on Saturday. Clearwater Peewees also hosted 100 Mile to a double-header, making it a double-double.
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Sports CSS loses to Westsyde in zone final Times Staff Clearwater Secondary School rugby team lost its zone final to Westsyde 14-10 on Tuesday, May 6. “It was a tightly contested match until the final whistle, said coach Gabe Francis. “We led 3-0 after the first half, Westsyde pushed hard all game and ran in two converted tries in the second half to jump out to a 14-3 lead. Aiden Sim scored a try late in the second half to make the game 14-10, and we had a strong push right until the final whistle.” According to Francis, Clearwater played a sound game defensively but had a hard time getting its backs going offensively Clearwater Secondary School rugby player Mitchell Graham pulls down a Westsyde opponent during a zone final played on May 6 at CSS. The local team lost the match. early in the match. “The season has Photo by Keith McNeill been great,” the coach accountable for working hard on the field,” said added. “Our Grade 12s the coach. are playing their first year of rugby and they have The rugby Raiders played on Friday in done an amazing job. The group has been super Vernon against the Clarence Fulton Maroons of dedicated to practicing and learning the game.” Vernon in the Okanagan valley semifinal, but lost At present Clearwater's record is six wins, a tie, by a wide margin. Winning would have guaranand a loss. Three of the wins have come against teed a berth in the provincial AA championship. single A schools, and the rest of the games have “Fulton is a tough team,” said the CSS been played against larger and well established AA coach before the game. “They have been ranked programs. in the provincial AA top 10 all season, so we “We have played a competitive brand of rugby will have our hands full, but regardless of the and the boys hold themselves and one another outcome the boys can walk away proud of their work this year.” Clearwater plays Westsyde on Thursday for 3rd/4th place in the Okanagans.
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Soccer tournament action Clearwater Secondary School soccer player Shanequa Harwood looks up the field in a game against Burns Lake during a sixteam tournament at CSS on the weekend. Teams from Fort St. James, Vanderhoof and Prince George also took part. Burns Lake won the tournament, while the CSS teams placed third and fifth. Photo by Keith McNeill
Nearly 20 golfers take part in Ladies Night Submitted Well, another great Ladies Night. We had 18 ladies out Thursday, May 8, and they enjoyed great weather for golfing and a fun relaxing dinner and social afterwards. We welcomed two new Ladies Night golfers this week, Isabell Hadford and Marilyn Collison. The winners for
this week: flight #1 winning long putt and gross score Debbie Pearce. Carol Hindle won the prize for lowest net. For flight #2: Marg Anderson won long drive and low gross score, Joan Slingsby, low net and Anna Mae Dee won longest putt; for flight #3 winning lowest gross was Joan Streadwick, lowest
The 2014 Youth Week Committee would like to send out a HUGE thank you! The Clearwater Carnage BMX, Scooter & SK8 Jam, CSS School BBQ, Clearwater’s Got Talent, and Youth Awards success were largely in part of your support! Clearwater Secondary School District of Clearwater Oronge Board Shop in Kamloops Clearwater Dollar Emporium A.O.K. Medical Services Dairy Queen A&W Home Hardware
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net was a tie between Cleo Schwartz and Rita Vandenborre, Kp was won by Eileen Sedgwick, long drive went to Isabell Hadford and longest putt to Marilyn Collison. Least amount of putts went to Marg Anderson – way to go Marg with only 11 putts. The most putts went to Isabell Hadford. Jan Johnson won closest to the windmill. Longest putt on hole #9 for all flights went to Larissa Hadley and a mention that Marilyn Collison chipped into the hole off the green. Congratulations to all our winners. Recipients of RIP were Carol Hindle, Debbie Pearce and Lois Vandamme, receiving new shiny golf balls for losing one of their own in the pond on hole #1. To all the newer golfers out there, we would love to see you out on Ladies Night. Remember to give Lacarya a call at 587-6100 to book your tee time.
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Vavenby Strong Start celebrates Mothers' Day Robyn Rexin There was a Mothers' Day tea at the Vavenby Primary School's Strong Start on Wednesday, May 7. The children made picture frames from popsicle sticks and shapes to decorate them. Leader Ms Amy took each child's photo and will hand the pictures out the following week to be put in the frames. The tasty snack was fresh fruit and bagels with cream cheese. At the end of the day each child was handed a plant to give to their mom. The primary students completed three projects for Mothers' Day gifts. The first project – a hanging clay vase – was started on Friday, May 2. Teacher Mrs. Clark's mom does pottery and gave the class some special clay that does not have to be put in a kiln to dry. The children were given instructions but primarily made the vases on their own. The clay was left to dry over the weekend. The following week the painting of the vases took place and the second project began. The students made a seven-page booklet. The top of each
page said, "I love you because" and the children came up with their own reasons such as you make my bed, you clean my room, you make my lunch, etc. Drawings were also added. This project took up the whole week. Then the Friday before Mothers' Day three flowers were made for the vases. Pipe cleaners were used for the stems. Coffee filters were coloured with felt markers and then water sprayed on the filters to make the colours bleed. When the filters were dry each student gently crumpled them and the stems were attached. While waiting for the filters to dry the students made a special heart that had their thumb print on it. Each child printed, "Thumb body loves you." Student Iyannah Toscano came up with the idea to use "Thumb" instead of "From". Lotto winner in Vavenby Vavenby General Store salesperson Christina Fillion was absolutely thrilled when, on April 23, she sold a Lotto ticket ticket and the lucky customer won $22,000! The customer was thrilled as well.
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Members of the Clearwater Secondary School track and field team take a break after competing in the West Zone championships on Thursday, May 8. Pictured are (l-r) Gareth Hewett (800 metre – third with a time of 2 minutes, 38 seconds; 200 metre – sixth with a time of 27.98), Aiden Sim (senior javelin – first with a throw of 35.35metres), and Megan Sim (3kg junior/senior shot-put – second with a throw of 9.83 metres. The team competed in the Okanagans on Tuesday and if they did well, they move onto the Provincials. Look for results in a future issue of the Times. Photo by Keith McNeill
Man Tracker Invitational kickoff today Times Staff Wells Gray Riders Association plans to host a free event to kick off the upcoming Wells Gray Man Tracker Invitational. Free pop and hot dogs will be available at Brookfield Mall today (Thursday, May 15) from 3 to 7 p.m. Everyone is invited to drop by and learn about the upcoming competi-
tion and how to sign up as a participant, volunteer or vendor. Organizers say they are also looking for talent to provide entertainment during the Invitational. The Wells Gray Man Tracker Invitational will be held July 25 to 27 near Nakiska Ranch in Upper Clearwater. For more information, go to www. wellsgrayriders.com.
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Tea with a Twist coming soon (L-r) Annabelle Stevens discusses the Afternoon Tea with a Twist event being planned by Clearwater and District Hospice Society with society members Joan Mumford and Fay McCracken at Brookfield Mall recently. The event will be held May 25 in Blackpool Hall and will include lunch, live auction and live music. The society provides support to those living with a life-threatening illness and to their loved ones. Photo by Keith McNeill
BBQ benefits three kids Ross Vipond (l) and Noreen Venables of Bayleys' Bistro serve hot dogs and hamburgers during a barbeque held on Mothers' Day at Brookfield Mall to benefit the three small children of the late Angila Wilson. Safety Mart provided the food while Pharmasave contributed the soft drinks. All money raised went to the fund. Photo by Keith McNeill
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Wells Gray Country UPCOMING EVENTS
May 17: May Day Parade: Theme “Celebration of 2 Anniversaries – 75th for Wells Gray Park and 40th at the Sportsplex”. Floats, solo acts, bicycles, musicians, horses and more are invited to participate in this annual event run by Clearwater Rotary Club members. May 17: May Day Parade, reg 9:15 am Capostinsky Park, judging 10:15, parade departs 11 am and ends at Raft River Elementary School. Info 250-674-3115 or email wgair@ sschaer.org May 17: Legion Meat Draw / Karaoke with Bill, Bar opens 1 pm, 257 Glen Rd. May 18: NT Aboriginal Cultural Centre Flea Market/Garage sale, 10 am – 2 pm , 117 Clearwater Stn Rd. May 18: Blue River, Spring Clean & Yard Sale 10am, Community hall. May 20: CNT Rod and Gun Club: AGM 7 pm, Blackpool hall, info 250-674-1160 May 23: Coffee House & Silent Auction hosted by the Challengers, Lasagna dinner, Elks Hall, 5 pm – 9 pm, tickets $15/
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HEALTH & HEALING • AA Meetings: every Wednesday, #11 Lodge Dr, 250-587-0026 anytime • Shambhala Meditation Group: meets every Tuesday at Forest • Tuesday Morning Coffee (TMC): Meets 10am – 11:30 @ House 6:30-8:00 pm. Info: 250-587-6373. Clearwater Community Baptist Church. All women and children • Connections Healing Rooms - Fridays 1-3pm (except stat. welcome. (9:30-10 am Bible Study). Info 250-674-3624 holidays). 86 Young Rd. No charge. Sponsored by Living Streams • Raft River Rockhounds: 3rd Sat of the mth. Clw Lodge 1pm Christian Church. www.healingrooms.com. 250-674-2700 • Healthy Choices – Tues 9am Clearwater Christian Church bsmnt • Women in Business Luncheon: 2nd Thurs. of the mth at Wells (behind Fields). $2/wk drop-in free. Kim 250-674-0224 Gray Inn, 12–2 pm. Preregister at 250-674-2700 • Clearwater & District Hospice 3rd Mon. Sept-Jun 10am Legion 778-208-0137. • Clearwater Choir: Youth 3:30 - 5 pm; Adult 6:30 - 9 pm, Tuesdays, Clearwater Christian Church RECREATION • Crafts & Conversations with Cheryl. Tuesdays 11:00 am to 2:00 • Ladies Golf Night. Every Thursday @ Lacarya. April – Sept. Info Debbie 250-674-0260; Abby 250-674-2127 pm at the North Thompson Aboriginal Sharing Center. Phone 250-674-3703 for more info. • Drop-in soccer: May-Sept. Tuesdays & Thursday at 7pm at CSS field. Everyone welcome! • Clearwater Farmers’ Market May – Oct. Saturdays 9am– Noon. • Bowling: Mon. 10–12pm & 1-3pm; Thurs., 1-3pm. Seniors CenFor more info please call Anne at 250-674-3444. tre at Evergreen Acres. 250-674-3675 • M&M (Mrs. & Ms.) Social. Last Sun of the mth Wells Gray Inn. • Clearwater Sno-Drifters: 1st Thurs every mth. 250-676-9414 1pm: 250-587-6503 • CNT Rod & Gun Club: 3rd Tues. of the mth. Blackpool Hall 7pm • Blackpool Community Hall Coffee House; Local musicians – 2nd Nov., Jan., & Mar. AGM in May Fri. of the mth. 6:30pm. Concession, $3 or 2 for $5. • Volleyball: Tues. Jan. 14 - Apr. 8, 7:30 - 9:00 PM, at Clearwater • Clearwater Elks Bingo - every 2nd Thurs. Elks Hall. open 5pm Secondary School Gym, $2 drop in. Info: 250-674-1878. • Cribbage Wed. at the Royal Canadian Legion. 12:30 pm. • Yoga Tree – Call or email Annie 250-674-2468 annie.pomme@ hotmail.com • Fun Darts Fri. at the Royal Canadian Legion. 6 pm. • Core Strength Fitness. Tuesdays. 10-11am 250-674-0001 CHILDREN & FAMILIES • Drop-in Curling: Fri. Jan. 11 - Mar. 8, 7:00 PM, $5. Brooms and • Racoon StrongStart - Raft River Elem school days Mon, Tues, sliders available. Thurs & Fri 8:45-11:45am • Badminton: Mon & Wed, Oct – Mar, CSS gym, 7:30-9:30 pm, $3 • Racoon StrongStart - Vavenby Elm school days Wed 8:50drop-in fee, info 250-674-2518 11:50am • Drop in Basketball: Fri., Jan. 10 - Apr. 11, 7 - 8:30PM, $2 drop in at Clearwater Secondary School Gym. Info: 250-674-1878 • Clearwater Breastfeeding Group: 3rd Wed. of every month 7:30pm @ YCS • Slo-Pitch: Clearwater mixed Slo-Pitch league May – July. Contact Carmen Archibald 778-208-1773, 250-674-2632 • Mother Goose - Monday mornings, reg. Kerry 250-674-3530 SENIORS • NT BC Home Schoolers: Meets Fri. afternoons. Call Leanna 250• Wells Gray Country Senior’s Society 3rd Sun Social Meet at the 674-0057 for details Wells Gray Hotel at 12:30pm for lunch or dessert, & chat • Kids Club: Clearwater New Life Assembly. Meets every Thur. 3-5 • Wells Gray Country Senior’s Society Book Club Last Thursday of pm. Ages 5-12. For info contact Bobbi @ 250-674-3346 the mth 2pm at the library. All seniors welcome. • Indoor Market: 1st Saturday of month, 9 am – 2 pm, Elks Hall, info - 250-674-3763
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DISTRICT OF CLEARWATER ARE YOU INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING ON A RIVERVIEW CEMETERY ADVISORY COMMITTEE? Council recognizes that the Riverview Cemetery is a key part of our community and is working to ensure that it meets the needs and desires of the community. The District is looking for community members that would be interested in participating in an advisory capacity. The role of the Advisory Committee will be to provide recommendations to Council on the updating of the regulatory bylaw, rules and regulations for this critical part of the community’s infrastructure. A draft Terms of Reference is available through the main office by emailing admin@docbc.ca. The District will be accepting applications until noon on May 26th, 2014 from volunteers who are interested in putting their names forth to serve on the Riverview Cemetery Advisory Committee. You may apply by submitting your expression of interest to participate in the Riverview Cemetery Advisory Committee, Attention: Sheila Thiessen, Director of Finance, by email admin@docbc.ca , by letter at 132 Station Road, postal mail to Box 157, Clearwater, BC V0E 1N0, or fax to 250 674-2173. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact our office at 250 672-2257
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EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT (Exempt) The District of Clearwater has an opportunity for a full time exempt position. As the Executive Assistant you will be required to provide a high level of confidentiality, will perform a variety of senior and complex administrative duties for the Mayor and Council, the Chief Administrative Officer, and Director of Finance. This position will involve a wide range of responsibilities carried out under tight deadlines and will require a high level of accuracy in relation to assisting with statutory duties and administrative tasks as set out in the Community Charter and Local Government Act. A working knowledge of the Community Charter, Local Government Act, Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, other statutes, relevant legislation and regulations applicable to work performed is required. A solid working knowledge of Adobe, Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and Power Point is a necessity. A successful candidate will have highly developed organizational and executive skills. This position responds to a wide range of inquiries (written, by telephone and in person) from key stakeholders, and will be required to maintain effective relationships with the general public, community organizations, Council, staff, other levels of government and outside agencies. This position will require flexibility of hours including evenings. The ideal candidate will possess, or be working towards, a Certificate or Diploma in Business Administration or Public Sector Management from a post-secondary institution or a related field; along with a minimum of three years’ experience in local government administration. An equivalent combination of education and work experience will be considered. The successful candidate will also possess excellent communication, research and interpersonal skills, and is a team player. Applicants are strongly encouraged to review the complete job description which is available online at: http://www.districtofclearwater.com/employment-opportunity-executive-assistant. This position includes a competitive salary and benefits package that is commensurate to qualifications and experience. Please note that the shortlisted candidates may be required to demonstrate proficiency by performing clerical testing. Qualified applicants are invited to submit their resumes, including references and a covering letter to the undersigned by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, May 16th, 2014. Confidential Leslie Groulx, Chief Administrative Officer District of Clearwater 132 Station Road Box 157, Clearwater, B.C. V0E 1N0 Fax: 250-674-2173 E-mail: lgroulx@docbc.ca lgroulx@docbc.ca We thank you in advance for your interest in our position; however only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Work Wanted HAFI GRANTS Notice to low income seniors and persons with disability. 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.
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HAY FARM/RANCH: Caretaker wanted at Little Fort, BC. Duties include operating irrigation system, haying help, yard maintenance, etc. Some mechanical aptitude would be beneficial. Salary commensurate with experience, but we can train. Ideal for semi-retired farmer/rancher. Good housing available. Reply by email to: fschlueter@xplornet.ca or phone Frank at 250-456-2387 or 250-706-9005.
NURSES, Foot Care Nurses, Care Aides, Home Cleaners - Bayshore Home Health is hiring casual, oncall RNs, LPNs, certified care aides and experienced cleaners. If you are: personable; energetic; positive; possess an outstanding work ethic; a passion for superior client service, and a reliable vehicle, pls forward your resume c/w 2 references to hsellors@bayshore.ca. Only those shortlisted will be contacted.
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GARAGE SALE - May 17th & May 18th 9am to 4pm. #484490 Squilax Anglemont Road in Scotch Creek Craft supplies, household items, furniture, appliances, tools & more! NT Aboriginal Cultural Centre Flea Market/Garage Sale Sunday May 18, 10 am - 2 pm 117 Clearwater Station Rd. Spaces $10; for info please call 250-674-3703
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Garden & Lawn Jenkins Road Garden Centre Cnr Hwy 5 and Jenkins Road Open 10 am - 6 pm Closed Wednesday Bedding plants, perennials, shrubs, fruit trees, hanging baskets, veggies.
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Real Estate For Sale By Owner 5 BDRM HOME IN TELKWA FOR SALE
Clearwater: 2bdrm, n/s, n/p, sat tv, shared laundry, split util, $650/mo. Avail June 1. 778-208-5270
Want to Rent WANTED: 2-3 Bedroom house to rent in Clearwater/area. Professional, responsible couple, excellent references. Pet friendly please. Please call 250-658-6547 or email chloelm@shaw.ca
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Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Payroll Clerk will be required to perform all the activities necessary to process payroll for the Fire Department, Union and Non-Union employees of the District. This position is required to have a sound understanding of the CUPE Local 900 Collective Agreement, and a background in accounting and payroll. This position involves frequent contact with the public and District employees and requires discretion and sound judgment. The position involves a significant amount of data entry, working with spreadsheets and accounting software. Attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy are required. Other duties will include coverage for receptionist duties as assigned. A job description is available upon request. Qualifications include a minimum of five years’ experience in Accounting with a Payroll background. Preference will be given to the candidate that has completed first level accounting courses recognized by a professional accounting body and Level 1 of the Canadian Payroll Association. The successful candidate will possess excellent word processing, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, and be a team player. A good understanding of computer software programs used in an office setting is essential. The candidate should also have a good understanding of the use of office equipment e.g. copiers, postage meters, etc. This is a part-time CUPE position at 0.30 FTE with a 240 hours probationary period, pay rate is based on experience as outlined in the Collective Agreement. Qualified applicants are invited to submit their resumes, including references and a covering letter to the undersigned by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, May 16, 2014. Confidential Leslie Groulx, Chief Administrative Officer District of Clearwater 132 Station Road Box 157, Clearwater, B.C. V0E 1N0 Fax: 250-674-2173 E-mail: lgroulx@docbc.ca We thank you in advance for your interest in our position; however only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Big, bright 3bdrm basement suite. N/S, pets neg. $750/mth + utilities. 250-672-9611 Birch Island: 2bdrm suite now avail. Incl sat tv, util & laundry. Wood Heat. Ph. 250-674-1768 Clearwater: Newer 2-bdrm 1200 sq ft daylight bsmt suite. 6 app. Prvt entry. NS/NP. Ref. req. $975/mo. Elec/heat incl. 250-674-3109
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ROOF RETROFIT 2014 Digital PDF documents for the “NORTH THOMPSON SPORTSPLEX ROOF REPAIRS 2014” will be available beginning Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at 1:00pm (local time) from the Southern Interior Construction Association website at www.sica.bc.ca. Tenders clearly marked “NORTH THOMPSON SPORTSPLEX ROOF REPAIRS 2014” in the upper right hand corner and “PRIVATE & CONFIDENTIAL, ATTENTION: LESLIE GROULX, CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER” in the lower left hand corner will be received at the office of: District of Clearwater, 132 Clearwater Station Road, PO Box 157, Clearwater, BC V0E 1N0 No later than 2:00 pm Kamloops local time Monday, May 26, 2014. GENERAL SCOPE OF WORK: The work for a retrofit to the existing roofing areas A & B as indicated on the drawings, generally consists of, but not limited to; • Roofing; Preparation of existing metal & membrane Installation of isocyanurate insulation Installation of 2 ply SBS Soprema roofing system Flashings • Framing; Extend roof eaves where required Provision of an Alternative Price for similar work to existing roofing area C. In order to be eligible to tender this project, membership in the RCABC is required. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all Tender.
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Fun and finagling with family – Australian trip, part 4 Many not-at-all-serious moments occurred when John and I were with my family and our friends in Queensland recently. Several took place when we were visiting my youngest sister and ailing husband in Northern Queensland. He was having a down day and the subject of death came up, producing a tough moment for all of us. “Today?” I interjected hoping to lighten the mood. John was seconds behind me with “Please hang around for a couple more days until we leave.” Laughter erupted and we continue to be optimistic for his being around for many years to come. While we were there, this conscientious farmer kept us well fed with mangos, passion fruit and bananas from their property. Each night he would set out the ripest onto flat surfaces in their attached laundry room. Someone forgot to close window and or door that night. A visiting possum or bird greatly appreciated his thoughtfulness in supplying their midnight snack. Across the road at their son’s place, one of my great-nephews was given the “task” of teaching Auntie Kay how to use the controls on the cherry picker which is used to pick the avocados. This 9 year old was more than up to that. “Higher!” shouted my nephew. “Go up as high as it will go.” Whee... My sister purposefully invited a published author and his wife to visit. Chats, suggestions, and explanations were round the table in orderly fashion - until he put on his “one-legged” spectacles. “You’d better sell another book and buy yourself some new glasses,” I suggested. Amidst the laughter that followed my somewhat embarrassed sibling said, “This is my cheekiest sister!” On the plane returning from that lovely visit,
the steward stressed the importance of turning off our cell phones. My brother had sent one up for me, but un-tecky as I am, I hadn’t a clue how to do that. I signalled a stewardess for assistance. She looked at it blankly, took it from me, and soon three attendants were fiddling with it. Eventually returning it to me and showing me what to do, she announced for all near us to hear: “That’s an antique!” I couldn’t help answering back: “I’m the antique.” We heard a few sympathetic chuckles. Meantime, another sister was organizing Family Day at our apartment, sending out emails to let everyone know details. Staying in our apartment while we were gone, she had time to check out the facilities. “Come up to the apartment if you come early,” she suggested. “There is room here for 23 bottoms!” In actual fact, 28 individuals found space before we joined four more at the pub below for lunch. To my delight, several cousins made the trip to join us. Because a key was needed to use the elevator, visitors had to phone from the lobby to ask one of us could come down. When my cousin phoned, I said, “I’ll be right there, but I’m wearing bare feet!” And off I went. Payback came a day later when we visited them in their hotel across the road. There was my cousin’s husband waiting for us in the lobby – bare-footed! It was a good thing, perhaps, that that sister was not in the parking garage a day later as John, my “old” high school buddy who was navigating, and I approached the back end of her snazzy car so kindly loaned to us for the duration. She might have had second thoughts if she’d heard me ask my friend, “Which side of the car is the steering wheel on?”
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Members of the 2014 Youth Week Committee perform an improv skit at the second annual Clearwater's Got Talent competition that took place on Wednesday, May 7, at Clearwater Secondary School to wrap up Youth Week celebrations. The group took home the first place trophy for their hilarious performance of "Whose Line is It Anyway?" Pictured are (l-r) Talon Rhodes, Mac Allain, Will Ellis, and Hailey Griffin. Missing from picture is Shanequa Harwood. Photo contributed
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Zone 2 cleans house at Provincials The Carpet Bowling Provincial Championships were held last weekend in Prince George, with teams competing from all over B.C. A number of competitors from Little Fort and Barriere attended to represent Zone 2, and all of them came away with gold medals. Pictured are the area’s gold medalists: (l-r) Ernie Yungen and Hector won gold BaseJournalRONA2007_Ang 2/26/07 3:44Denton PM Page 1 for the pairs; Louis and Anke Zijderveld, with Nina Clearwaters won every one of their games to earn the gold in threes; Pete and Linda Verhoeven with Jack Livingstone won silver; and to wrap it3:44 all up PM Little Page Fort’s team of BaseJournalRONA2007_Ang 2/26/07 1 Ernie Yungen, Hector Denton, Jack Livingstone, Pete and Linda Verhoeven won gold in the 4’s. Well done! Submitted photo
Students and parents from Clearwater Playschool watch as Clearwater Trout Hatchery manager Mark Green transfers the last of 1,500 rainbow and 3,000 kokanee into Dutch Lake last week. The youngsters had earlier toured the hatchery, then individually poured some of the fingerlings into the lake. Four trucks per day are now operating out of the hatchery, says Green. With 3.4 million fish per year, the local facility is the most productive of the five hatcheries operated by the Freshwater Fish Society of B.C. Free tours are available at the hatchery, seven days a week, 8:30 - 3:00.
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Above right: Zoey Fehr highfives Clearwater Playschool instructor Bobbi Tucker. Left: Clearwater Trout Hatchery manager Mark Green hands out cups holding small fish for the youngsters to release in the lake. Photos by Keith McNeill