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Skating with Disney Lily Dulaba (l) and Cole Dulaba enjoy skating with Disney characters (l-r) Mickey Mouse, Snow White, Minnie Mouse and Goofy on Friday evening, Jan. 30 at the Sportsplex. The event was one of several held as part of Clearwater's Winter Festival. Others included Toonie Ski Days, Love Where You Live bonspiel, a Novice hockey tournament, and moonlight cross-country skiing. Photo by Keith McNeill

Seeking museum for Clearwater area Keith McNeill Clearwater and area should have a museum, longtime local resident Chuck Emery told town council during its Jan. 20 meeting. “I think there’s a lot of interest,” he said. “People keep giving me stuff but I don’t have a proper place to store it.” Emery said that with people constantly moving into and out of the community, and properties changing hands, many items that should be in a museum are in danger of being lost – if they haven’t been lost already.

The local resident said he is aware of at least three private museums in the area. All are good in their own ways, he felt, but all are missing the boat in that there are government and other grants available to build and operate an officially-recognized museum. A committee should be set up to look into the matter, he said. Grants should be investigated, including those from federal, provincial and other levels of governments, as well as foundations. Possible sites need to be looked at and evaluated for such things as parking,

visibility, and electrical power. Councillor Dennis Greffard, whose grandmother Ida Dekelver owns one of the private museums Emery referred to, cautioned that building and operating a museum is a daunting task. He has taken training in the subject, and a museum needs to meet a wide variety of parameters, including proper temperature and humidity. Everything needs to be properly cataloged and organized. “It’s not impossible, but it is a huge undertaking,” Greffard said.

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Representatives from all North Thompson Valley local governments, including Simpcw First Nation and Thompson-Nicola Regional District, met on Friday, Jan. 30 to communicate and coordinate. The community-to-community forum was held in Clearwater’s new Dutch Lake Community Centre, the former Dutch Lake School. During introductory remarks at the start of the forum, Simpcw chief Rita Matthew reported that there are no band members on income assistance, other than those with disability pensions. "Our first goal is to see as many of our people employed as possible," she said. A close second for the band is to see other residents of the Valley have jobs. "We see the benefits of economic development. It’s a challenge to live in the Valley and raise a family," the chief said. Economic development also needs to be balanced with concern about the environment, Matthew said. The chief noted that the Simpcw and the other residents of the North Thompson Valley have a history of working together. She hoped that tradition would continue. Barriere’s new mayor Virginia Smith reported that her community’s sewer project is proceeding and should be in operation by July. The project will serve many of the homes in the older portion of town, a number of which have problems with their septic tanks. It will use an innovative

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approach. The sewage waste will be used to feed plants in a greenhouse. The purified water will then be used to water plants in municipal parks. "I look forward to inviting everybody to look at our new sewage plant," she said. "Now, doesn’t that sound exciting?" Clearwater mayor John Harwood talked about partnerships – one of his favorite themes. Working with the school district allowed the municipality to lease the former Dutch Lake School for 25 years at $1 per year. Working with other levels of government brought in grants that allowed the former school to be renovated into a community center at very little cost to local taxpayers. District of Clearwater now plans to convert the building from propane heat to biomass (wood chips). Expected payback time for the investment will be five years, he said. Building permits in Clearwater last year totalled $9.3 million, the most of any of the electoral areas or municipalities in the ThompsonNicola Regional District, other than Kamloops. "It was an exceptional year," Harwood said. A septage receiving facility in Clearwater should be up and running within a couple of months to take in septic tank sludge from all the upper North Thompson Valley. Since Greyhound cut back its service to the bare minimum, the area’s transit service has expanded enormously, the mayor reported. Buses now go twice a week to Kamloops. Continued on page A2

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Art show features North Thompson artists Upper Clearwater resident Steve McIntosh (l) talks with Carol Schaffer, TNRD director for Wells Gray Country (Area A) about the cedar strip rowboat he has on display during “Making Our Mark”, an art show being put on by North Thompson Arts Council. The show at the new Dutch Lake Community Centre in Clearwater will continue until Feb. 28. Gallery hours are Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Photo by Keith McNeill

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Yellowhead Mining Inc. announced on Thursday, Jan. 29, that the BC Environmental Assessment Office (“BC EAO”) has initiated the 180-day review period for Yellowhead’s application for an environmental assessment certificate for its Harper Creek Project. “The initiation of the 180day review period for the EA Application for the Harper Creek Project marks another step in Yellowhead’s steady progress in the development of Harper Creek” said Frank D. Wheatley, CEO of Yellowhead. “We look forward to continuing to work closely with the BC EAO and the Working Group during this review period.” With the BC EAO initiating the 180-day review period for the EA Application on Jan. 28, Yellowhead will now turn its attention to addressing comments from the BC EAO and the Working Group on the EA Application. Harper Creek is a proposed 70,000 tonnes-per-day open pit copper mine with a 28-year mine life. The ore also contains quantities of gold and silver. Harper Creek has a four year development period, with the initial

two years focused on environmental and construction permitting, and the second two years dedicated to construction. According to the company, Harper Creek would provide up to 660 jobs during construction and up to 450 permanent jobs during operations. A complete copy of the EA Application will be posted by the BC EAO on its website. A complete copy of the EA Application can also be found on Yellowhead’s website at www.yellowheadmining.com. About Yellowhead Mining Inc. Yellowhead Mining Inc. is a development stage company with a 100 per cent interest in the Harper Creek project, which is located about 10 km southwest of Vavenby in the North Thompson region. The proposed Harper Creek mine would be a large scale, long life, low cost open pit copper mine, has a NI 43-101 compliant feasibility study, and is currently in the environmental permitting phase of development. For more information on Yellowhead and the Harper Creek project, please visit Yellowhead’s website at www.yellowheadmining. com.

C2C forum brings updates on progress in the North Thompson Continued from page A1 The municipality would like to see a staffed intermediate care facility located in Clearwater. This would provide a level of care between that at Evergreen Acres, where people more or less take care of themselves, and Forestview Place in the hospital, where pretty well all of the patients’ needs are done for them. At the Union of BC Municipalities

convention last year, Clearwater helped ask for additional policing for Blue River. That led to funding for extra policing over Christmas in Blue River, which in turn resulted in two impaired drivers being taken off the streets within a 30-minute period. "We are part of the North Thompson Valley, and it’s exciting to hear of good things happening in the valley," said Al Raine, mayor of Sun Peaks. The resort munici-

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pality is having a successful ski season despite a relatively poor snow season, he said. He thanked John Harwood for the work he did when he was a school trustee to get a school for Sun Peaks. The school now has 60 students and is a big factor in retaining employees and others with young families. The weak Canadian dollar is creating opportunities for growth at Sun Peaks, Raine said. Community-tocommunity forums have been sponsored by UBCM and First Nations Summit since 1997. Purpose of the forums is to allow local governments and First Nations to communicate and coordinate better.

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Highways plans new passing lane for near Darfield Keith McNeill

Valley leaders hold forum in Clearwater Simpcw First Nation chief Rita Matthew speaks during a community-to-community forum held in Clearwater on Friday. Listening are (l-r) Thompson-Nicola Regional District director for Blue River-Avola Willow MacDonald, Barriere mayor Virginia Smith, and Clearwater mayor John Harwood. As TNRD vice-chair, MacDonald chaired the forum. Photo by Keith McNeill

Full house at Vavenby townhall meeting Robyn Rexin There was a community meeting at the Vavenby Community Hall on Wednesday evening, Jan. 28. It was a full house. First, introductions were made by Carol Schaffer, the newly elected TNRD representative for Wells Gray Country (Area A). Then project updates were discussed. The first update was about the Vavenby water system. Schaffer explained that there is no time-line for when it will get done. The second project was the firehall. A new furnace has been put in. There are plans to put on a 20x40 addition to accommodate another firetruck. There is hope that the addition will start in the spring. Vavenby Community Park and the Vavenby transfer funds were discussed next. The transfer funds are

money raised by District of Clearwater from the industrial site in Vavenby (Canfor mill and the former Weyerhaeuser mill site) and transferred to the community of Vavenby. New gravel is to be put under the swing set at the community park – $20,000 from the transfer funds has been allotted to this park, plus other money, bringing the total to $74,000. Suggestions came up on how to use this money. The attendees were asked, by a show of hands, if they wanted the next four years of taxation from the industrial site to be locked into going to this park. It was voted down. Schaffer then asked where the residents would like the money to go. There were four suggestions: 1. put gates on the Vavenby Riverside Park and designate it as a dog park; 2. put in a portable toilet at the new park;

3. look at putting a light outside the fence entrance to the hall; and 4. put lights at the railroad crossing. The TNRD is putting new gates on the rink. After the updates there was a question and answer time. The Vavenby Parks Committee was introduced last. Members are Jessica Toscano, Kathryn Crystall, Isaac Moilliet, Judy Alexander, and Robin Graffunder. The Vavenby meeting was the first of three planned by Schaffer for the near term. A second was held on Monday evening in Blackpool Hall and a third was held on Wednesday evening in Upper Clearwater Hall. Look for reports on the second and third meetings in a future issue of the Times. Additional meetings in East Blackpool and Birch Island will be held in the spring.

The section of Highway 5 from Little Fort to Barriere is the highway department’s top priority for passing lanes in this area, according to Paula Cousins, the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure district manager in Kamloops. Speaking during the community-to-community forum held in Clearwater on Jan. 30, Cousins noted that the existing northbound passing lane in Darfield is short and ends before the top of the hill. Her staff is looking at extending it, as well as installing a southbound passing lane elsewhere in Darfield. “The planning is well advanced for project delivery,” she said. “Once we get the green light, we will proceed with public consultation.” Second priority for passing lanes is the section from Heffley Canyon to McLure. Finding the best location in the steep terrain is the challenge, she said. New passing lanes were installed between Albreda and Chappell Creek north of Blue River in 2014. This year new passing lanes between Camp Creek and Tete Jaune Cache will go to tender. LIDAR mapping is being done for possible passing lanes between Clearwater and McMurphy, but the section is not seen as a top priorities. A major count to get up-to-date and accurate traffic numbers on Highway 5 is planned for 2016. Simpcw First Nation councillor Fred Fortier suggested that the count should include a separate number for buses and not lump them in with trucks.

Fortier also asked about the size of gravel used to sand the highway in winter. “It seems to be gravel they are putting on the highway, not sand,” he said. “We need to replace our windshields pretty well every year.” Cousins said the maximum size in the mix is 12 mm, which might sound large. She noted that if the mix is too light, it is just blown off by trucks. Highways maintenance contracts will end in a few years and the department will be looking at if it can reduce the maximum size, she said. In response to a question from Bill Kershaw, TNRD director for Lower North Thompson (Area O), Cousins said a preliminary design has been done on a left-turn lane for Highway 24 in Little Fort. Re-paving for a section south of Little Fort should go to tender in the next few years. Clearwater councillor Ken Kjenstad asked about bringing back slow-down speed signs for curves on Highway 5. Cousins said some of the signs had come down as part of the increase in maximum speed for certain highways across the province. The feeling was that, with the improvement in vehicles, the slowdown signs were not longer needed, and other options, such was chevrons or better delineation, would work as well or better. Now, however, their engineers are reviewing the change and some signs might go back up. Cousins said she had heard of two curves in particular that some feel should have slow-down signs. She asked people to let her know if there are others.

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Opinion

“ Look at misfortune the same way you look at success: Don't panic. Do your best and forget the consequences.” - Walter Alston, baseball manager guest editorial by Sylvain Charlebois

UN agency declares 2015 to be the year of soils Some studies suggest that the earth is losing 12 million hectares of arable land a year

Over-height vehicle damages communications Editor, The Times:

Sometime between 6 p.m., Friday, Jan. 23 and Saturday morning someone with an over-height vehicle, perhaps someone with a logging truck, drove through the Medical Centre parking lot from the Sportsplex side and caught the telephone line and fibreoptic cable. The telephone lines were pulled from their connection in the basement, the fibreoptic cable pulled the staples out of the wall in our basement and eventually snapped in the pipe to the roof. The roof-top mast was bent over at 90 degrees and the broken line was left lying in our parking lot. There was also dam-

age to the attachment to the main Telus lines. It is hard for me to imagine that whoever was responsible didn’t realize that this had occurred. I would like to thank members of my staff who observed the downed lines on Saturday morning. I would also like to thank Rick Ebert who committed significant amounts of time on Sunday doing repair work to the mast and other structures and to Larry Symons for providing some of the necessary materials. I would also like to thank Telus for their rapid and effective response. Their crews were here both Saturday evening and Sunday working on

the system until close to 10 o’clock so that we could be operational again on Monday morning. Without this effort we would have had neither the phones or access to our electronic medical records. Telus’ rapid and extensive support is much appreciated. Hopefully the camera at the Sportsplex that points to the back of our building will be helpful in finding the person responsible. If anybody has any further information about this incident I would appreciate them contacting the RCMP.

John A. Soles, M.D. Clearwater, B.C.

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GUELPH, ON/ Troy Media/ Each year, the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) makes a point to celebrate one aspect of agriculture. Last year was the year of the family farm, which was a sound decision. In developing countries, the acknowledgement of the importance of family enterprises in agriculture was welcome news, as it depends largely on family-owned operations to ensure food security in many parts of the world. This year, a more undervalued ingredient in the recipe for healthy agriculture will be showcased by the FOA: soils. This choice is undeniably a stroke of brilliance on behalf of the FOA. Soils are to agriculture what foundations are to buildings. Largely hidden from the public eye, soils in agriculture ensure the health of our entire ecosystem. Even if you don't care much about agriculture, soils still matter. They honour the ecological footprint of a region by making a significant difference to the flavour of produce (Foodies, take note). The localization of food and the concept of terroir products have a different meaning when considering the power of soils. As a result, raising awareness of the status of soil preservation around the world is significant, and timely. The FAO has rightly recognized the fact that soils do not have much of a voice. Unlike family farms, or even cooperatives, the United Nation's agency responsible for hunger alleviation has often focused on issues that are often described as politically charged. Conversations related to soil are rarely contentious, even if injudicious soil preservation practices have led to famines and food crises over the last few centuries. It is not difficult to believe that most consumers have seldom thought of the importance of soils in agriculture when buying food: why should they? For most of us, the connection between poverty alleviation and sustainable development through improved soil management is less than obvious. It seems the

FAO this year has opted to galvanize discussions on an arguably lacklustre, and ostensibly non-political, issue. On that basis alone, the FAO should be lauded for its leadership. Soil sciences in recent years have served us well, but climate change adaptation and mitigation have complicated the issue. One way to offset Mother Nature's hidden agenda is to better support research in the area. Some studies suggest that the earth is losing 12 million hectares of arable land a year due to climate change. Given that we need to increase agricultural output to make our planet's food supplies secure, complacency should be our last option. Hopefully, with better science, promoting effective policies and actions for the sustainable management and protection of soil resources will become an achievable goal for many regions around the world. That said, it is difficult to address the issue without addressing land management. Unlike soils, land grabs are a political, and uncomfortable, issue. As Canadians, it is difficult to appreciate how space can be such a significant challenge in agriculture, but in many parts of the world it is an ongoing and crucial one. Countries cannot create land - at least not yet. Access to sufficient arable land is an imminent problem for many developing nations around the globe. To become more food secure, many countries are leasing and buying land abroad. While debating on whether land grabs by foreign investors are acceptable or not, it is critical we make our land more efficient for our changing needs. Fundamentally, the human race is running out of new agricultural frontiers, and better science may allow us to make fewer mistakes in our search. The stakes are high, and we should all hope that 2015 will bring good fortune to those called upon to make better policies in soil sustainability. – Sylvain Charlebois is a professor of food distribution and policy at the University of Guelph in Ontario.

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Question of the Week

? Do you think Clearwater is a safe community?

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Robin Walker:

Absolutely. I just don't consider it.

I love Clearwater. It's about the safest place you can get.

Liz Morrison:

Yes, I do. I just feel people are watching out for each other. I never fear for my personal safety.

Tiffany Preston:

I think it's pretty safe. I haven't found too many issues in it personally.

Harry Taron:

Yes, of course it is. It's not a big city with big city problems. Crime is not a problem. I've been here 36 years and chose to make it my home.

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Editor, The Times:

Your recent letter to the editor from Audrey Turnbull, in reaction to events in Paris, suggested that freedom of speech should always “be coupled with a sense of responsibility” in its use and ends. Absolutely! And absolutely not! The problem is where one would draw the line of acceptability, and who would determine where that line was: a body of censors to determine what is politically correct; a sacred congregation from one religious organization or another; a Savonarola; an Ayatollah Khomeini? I think not. I can assure the correspondent that if “Charlie Hebdo” changed what was so offensive

to those extremists, she would still find the publication shocking and offensive. The humour of some, like Lennie Bruce and Howard Stern, I choose to ignore. I prefer to have the choice, and would find both dangerous and threatening to the very freedoms we enjoy any attempt from political, religious and moral motivations to narrow those choices. I am certain the correspondent would also wish to have those choices remain in her own hands. I ultimately prefer the position of Voltaire who said, “I disagree with what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it”.

Glenn M. Andrews Barriere, B.C.

If you are not familiar with this organization (the NRA), it is the National Riflemen’s Association or, as I often refer to them, the Not Responsible Association. To defend their pro gun philosophy they use slogans like: guns don’t kill people – people kill people; the right to bear arms from the American Constitution circa 1776; the best way to make society safer is to give the “good guys guns” and of course the “good guys” can be identified by their Republican leanings. Therefore, arm teachers – safer schools, arm doctors and nurses –

safer hospitals and clinics, arm children – safer schools and playgrounds, arm seniors – less senior abuse, arm wrestlers, oops!, but I digress. It follows that if we apply NRA logic they as an organization should be willing to universally arm all citizens over the age of 10 at their cost. To help the NRA bear the cost by having a universal tax on ammunition, called appropriately ammo care. This magnanimous gesture of

the NRA would help to dispel its image among the unconverted as an ad agency for the arms industry. Following the example of Mao Tse-tung, a credible Chinese leader, “Justice comes from the barrel of a gun”, we could save millions nay billions of dollars by shutting down our court system and channeling these savings into the hiring of a mercenary arm, freeing our Canadian forces for

more important duties like peace keeping or national disasters relief duties like floods or the Olympics. Yes the NRA could endear itself to even its severest critics and ensure the undying love of every arms manufacturer on the planet. If NRA would like to engage my P.R. Services, I’m at WWIII@commie. com.

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Trade deal consultation should be done in public Editor, The Times:

It is disappointing that last week's "consultation" with the Minister for International Trade in Kamloops was not public and that it seemed to be open to only a select few from the business community. The Canada-EU trade deal has been under negotiation for five years, and Conservatives have kept Canadians in the dark. Throughout negotiations, only a select group of associations were consulted by Conservatives – the vast majority of Canadians were completely shut out. Since the draft text was released in

the fall, the NDP has been consulting widely, reaching out to industry associations, trade unions, First Nations, environmental organizations, academics, civil society groups, and others. New Democrats will make a decision on the deal after the implications for Canadian society and the economy are clear. We are a trading country and it is very important that Canada have solid economic relations with the European Union – democratic countries with some the highest environmental and labour standards in the world. But Minister

Fast is promoting a deal that the public knows little about, and closing the door on people who want to learn more. The question Canadians are now asking is whether Conservatives negotiated a good deal for Canada? New Democrats have expressed concerns about the deal that include Investor State Dispute Settlement provisions, something parliaments in several European countries oppose – that could now delay, derail or force a re-write of this deal. Several European countries agree with New Democrats that Canada and Europe

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YEARS AGO:

Jake Rempel reported an encounter with a moose. He was going home after work when he spotted a moose between Clearwater and Blackpool on the old road. He stopped the car about 100 yards back and blew his horn. The moose came for the car, leaped onto the roof and hood, pushing in one light and leaving some hair.

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K.P. Wood Products purchased 180 acres in Vavenby to construct a new sawmill. Men employed at the sawmill in Avola were to be given the opportunity to move the mill when it opened. Bill Mattenley led

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a delegation from Clearwater that received a permit from the TNRD for a sewage lagoon. The lagoon was the only practical method of treatment, they said. It would serve 400 people, mainly in a proposed subdivision.

YEARS AGO:

Julie Phillips, Leona Turcotte and Cheryl Davison were competing for the title of Ice Carnival Queen. Birch Island Department of Highways foreman Art Watson reported that the components to build a Bailey bridge across the Clearwater River had arrived. The former bridge had been demolished when a truck missed the corner.

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BACK IN TIME A full year of events were planned to celebrate Clearwater's 50th anniversary.

YEARS AGO:

Health Minister Rafe Mair turned down a request for additional beds at Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital for extended or intermediate care. The Ministry did not feel there were enough local people to warrant the need of long term care. Ev Raynor, president of the North Thompson board of Women's Institutes, was worried about how to fly a flag that

had been made by women's institute members in Nairobi, Kenya. CID chair Bob Cochlan and maintenance man Ron Ripley came to the rescue by erecting a temporary flagpole on the side of the CID building.

YEARS AGO: Clearwater Timber Products announced that it would re-open the Camp 2 sawmill during the first week of April. The mill would operate on a one-shift basis, and employ about 35. Clearwater Planer was to re-open approximately two weeks later. Wells Gray Wrestlers, a group of CSS students coached by Bob Mackenzie, John Cooluris and Glen Pickering, competed in their first-ever wrestling tournament, a two-day event at NorKam.

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YEARS AGO: “He just threw any credible claim to impartiality out the window,” was one comment heard at an Environmental Appeal Board hearing in Clearwater. The statement was made after Ralph Patterson, the chair of the hearing, offered to drink water containing the herbicide Vision at 10 times the strength it would be in a stream coming out of a logging block that had been sprayed.

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“That was a mistake,” Dr. Patterson later said, “I really try to be unbiased.” The hearing was being held to discuss the use of herbicides in forestry. Negotiations were underway with Slocan to obtain the former planer mill site in Clearwater for a heritage village, reported Clearwater Chamber of Commerce heritage committee chair Frank Ritcey. It was estimated the project could draw up to 135,000 visitors per year.

YEARS AGO: An early morning fire destroyed the restaurant complex and shower house at 52 Ridge RV Park in Clearwater. Facility owner Wayne Zral said he planned to re-build the 7,000 sq. ft. structure as soon as possible.

YEARS AGO:

A survey by the Clearwater Restructure Committee found that 84 per cent of respondents felt that the effect of incorporation on taxes was the issue they wanted the most information about, said chair Pearl Broswick. Blue River Community Association was planning to build a beachhouse at Lake Eleanor as a millennium project. School trustee Bert Walker questioned the

Award for service Former Clearwater resident Kathleen Zimmerman was recently awarded a meritorious service award by the BC Greenhouse Growers Association, according to an article in Country Life in BC magazine. A former BC Ministry of Agriculture vegetable specialist and regional agrologist, Zimmerman worked hard to correct misperceptions and misinformation between local governments and the greenhouse growers, the association said. Now an agricultural consultant, Zimmerman grew up in Clearwater and still has many friends here. Photo by Keith McNeill

need to limit people's ability to question the school board after his fellow School District 73 trustees removed a spot for public input from the end of its meeting agendas. The board retained a time for public inquiries, petitions and written presentations near the beginning of its meetings and added a spot for input from unions and PACs. An expedition of 40 snowmobilers rode from Clearwater to 108 Mile Ranch and back. Snowmobile touring could have a major impact on the local economy, said Ralph Sunderman, one of the organizers.

YEARS AGO: RCMP reported a hectic week early in the month with thefts of a duffel bag containing $2,200 worth of tools, two stolen 24-speed mountain bikes, and the arrest of a Little Fort woman on an outstanding warrant. Two lost boats were reported during a flood and impaired drivers capped off the week with nine people deemed legally impaired with 24-hour suspensions issued as well as three Clearwater impaired charges laid.

YEARS AGO:

Raft River Elementary School student Cedric Menard won the Legion's Remembrance Day primary Grade 1 color poster contest at the Zone level. Canfor-Vavenby might be shut down until markets improve but the sawmill's unionized workers showed

they were still involved in the community by donating $300 towards the cost of a defibrillator for the Sportsplex. Sub-local representatives Madeline DeVooght and Kevin Porterfield made the presentation to Mayor John Harwood. Lorne Wright, Leslie Groulx and Chris Newel were the first recipients of the Spirit of the North Thompson award. Clearwater councillor Ken Kjenstad said, "... the recipients must show good spirit in the community, give of themselves and have a good influence on others." Wells Gray Community Forest gave a load of birch wood to make one of the podiums to be used at the Winter Olympics. The podium was to be used for the wheelchaircurling event.

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More than 80 people registered for the 16th annual Wells Gray Birchleg at the Candle Creek cross-country ski trails. Many wore Viking or traditional Scandinavian costumes. The event included a Norwegian-style lunch. A meeting held at the newly renovated Vavenby Community Hall discussed what to do with Vavenby's share of tax money collected by District of Clearwater on industrial property in Vavenby that had been included in the municipality during incorporation. In 2009 the residents had voted to hold the funds for five years and then re-visit the issue. Those present were now looking at what to do with $46,000.

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Seeking students for a felt moccasin workshop Tiffany Preston Do you want to learn how to make felt moccasins? Now is your chance. At the North Thompson Aboriginal Culture Centre we will be hosting our first youth workshop for North Thompson Valley youth. Our main target age is 13-17 but anyone is welcome. On Feb. 7 from 2 – 4 p.m. we will teach you how to make felt moccasins, which have many uses, such as key chains, decorations and gifts for your loved ones. We have a wonderful teacher, Rose McArthur, who will lead the workshop. There are limited spaces available. If you wish to take part, please contact Tiffany Preston at 250-674-1474 or on Facebook (Tiffany Alice) to register.

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Tiffany Preston, youth coordinator with North Thompson Aboriginal Cultural Centre, shows one of the small felt moccasins that people can learn how to make during an upcoming workshop. Photo by Keith McNeill

You may also contact the Centre directly at 250-674-3703. The North Thompson Aboriginal Cultural Centre is located at #211 – 117

Clearwater Station Road. – Tiffany Preston is youth coordinator with North Thompson Aboriginal Cultural Centre.

Streamlined fish and wildlife applications move to online only Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations VICTORIA – To improve service, a variety of fish and wildlife applications became available online only effective Monday, Feb. 2, Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Minister Steve Thomson announced recently. "B.C. is continuing to upgrade and expand services it provides to clients of the province's natural resource sector,” Thomson said. “FrontCounter BC offers a state-of-theart, integrated delivery model that will ensure applications are processed efficiently and effectively." The latest permits to move online include: • Angling guide, game guide outfitters and transporters' licences; • Export permits; • Transportation permits for endangered species, rainbow trout and farmed sturgeon; • Scientific fish collection permits; • Fur trade and trapping licences; and

• Various permits specifically required under the Wildlife Act, including permits for: – possessing dead wildlife or wildlife parts; – capturing, possessing or importing live wildlife; – rehabilitating injured wildlife; and, – operating a vehicle

Parker Thomas checks out a snowmobile with (l-r) Lions Club members KittyAnn Braaten and Sherry Joubert, plus Clearwater Sno-Drifter representative Ralph Sunderman. The snowmobilers hope to raise $5,000 during their annual Snowarama this year, enough to send Parker to the Lions' Camp Winfield plus possibly one other local youth. To make a pledge, contact any Sno-Drifter or Lions Club member. Snowarama will be held Sunday, Feb. 15. Photo by Keith McNeill

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Paradise for rescue ponies in NT Valley BY Jill Hayward North Thompson Star/Journal My Little Pony Horse Rescue is a special place in the North Thompson Valley where the smallest of the equine world are quite literally in “pony paradise”. Located just off Highway 5, the rescue is situated on a little “piece of heaven” in Louis Creek. It’s here that a young mom strives to provide a loving, friendly, and healthy environment, not just for her own family, but for miniature horses as well. Kyra Blackburn is the driving force behind the rescue. She is the founder and hands-on operator of this unique facility for little horses. “I was born and raised in this small town, and after moving away for a few years have found myself back to raise my own family here on a nice little piece of heaven on Agate Bay Road,” tells Kyra, “I have always had horses, and have a huge passion for them. For the past three years I have been helping and rescuing horses and miniatures on my own. “It was in October of 2013 when I read an ad in the Kelowna paper offering three miniature horses free to a good home. I phoned and spoke with the man and went out the next day to pick them up. These three minis were in absolute dire condition, they had feet that looked like elf shoes, they were full of worms and underweight.” Unfortunately, one mini was too far gone to help and she was humanely put down. After months of getting the other two back to a healthy state Kyra decided to keep one as a mascot for the rescue; a little white mare named Bunny. The third one was adopted to Kamloops Therapeutic Riding Association, where she still resides as their mascot. Kyra says at this point she re-

alized that there were so many other minis that needed her help, and that she would love nothing more then to do that, which resulted in starting up the rescue. “At one point I took in larger horses,” said Kyra, “But I soon found it was too much to take on, and had to make the hard decision to stick with miniature horses only.” Kyra says that since October of 2013 she has successfully taken in 38 animals, which included five large horses, three donkeys and 30 miniature horses. Out of those 38 animals the rescue has rehabbed and adopted out the five horses, the three donkeys, and 20 of the miniature horses. Currently they have 10 beautiful miniature horses that still reside at the rescue and are awaiting for a family to come along and adopt them as well. “I try and do things the best I can out here, and am always open to suggestion or help,” says Kyra, “My goal with the rescue is to provide some health and happiness to ponies that no longer have a place to call their forever home, and of course to find that forever home for them.” Kyra also tells that in order to cut overhead costs she attended a course with the Oregon School of Natural Hoof Care and became a certified barefoot farrier. This has saved the rescue a lot of money in farrier costs as she now does all the hoof trims herself. Whether the pony is a surrender or an abandoned animal, or even just there to be rehomed, they all enter an equine rehabilitation program and stay at the rescue until each one has completed and graduated from the program before available for adoption to a new family. Kyra runs the rescue on her own, with the help of a few volunteers who stop by to help with mucking out the pens and brushing out the minis.

She is also quick to point out that the support she has received along this journey with the horses and ponies has made it all possible. Veterinarians, those who donate hay, the people who donate their time, the ones who donate dollars, and those that help spread the word and participate in rescue fundraisers. “They are all amazing,” says Kyra, “Running this rescue has been a huge eye opener for me as to what some animals have to encounter and at the end of the day after all the hard work is done, everything pays off watching these horses and ponies light up somebody’s world, watching them find their new families and helping them get there. Thank you to everybody that has brought the rescue this far, it couldn’t have been done without you.” Asked what the future holds for the program, Kyra says she she’s the continuation of helping ponies in need of love and care. “I really love my job,” says rescue founder Kyra Blackburn. My Little Pony Horse Rescue is a non-profit organization. They do not go out actively seeking donations, but do greatly appreciate them. The standard adoption fee for a mini is $400, and all minis come with a vet check, current inoculations and farrier care. Applicants must be able to offer a loving suitable home that is willing to provide for the ponies and offer them a great life. If you are interested in adoption or volunteering, contact Kyra Blackburn by calling 250299-4040, or email: my.little. pony.horse.rescue@live.ca, or find/follow on Facebook by typing in “My Little Pony Horse Rescue” in the search bar. Please remember that My Little Pony Horse Rescue is open to visitors by appointment only.

(Above) My Little Pony Horse Rescue founder and operator, Kyra Blackburn hugging rescued miniature horse Buttercup who is munching on hay.

(Right) Kyra’s daughter Claireese, all dressed up with little Bunny. Bunny is My Little Pony Horse Rescue’s mascot, she was one of the first three minis to come to the rescue and the reason it has become a reality.

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Nature plays a large part in Art by Ecki By Elli Kohnert North Thompson Star/Journal The small settlement of Vavenby is home to Ecki Manthei, a gifted artist who‘s artwork grows out of his connection to nature, and his drive to follow every new idea with a passion that moves him to create what is in his imagination, without delay. Ecki’s home stands out from all others in the Vavenby trailer park where it cannot be missed. Two large life-like eagles formed from wood, seem to be guarding his property. Varieties of creatures also made from wood, line the path to the house; and the ambiance of this place leaves no doubt that an artist lives here. Ecki, and his life partner, Marilyn, arrived in the North Thompson Valley about five years ago. When they saw the trailer court in Vavenby, they “liked it right away and bought it”; a comfortable, quiet place that allows his creativity to flourish. Ecki says he emigrated with his parents from Austria when he was a very young boy in 1945. He has lived and worked in various northern locations in

Canada, and eventually came to live in Cloverdale, B.C. It is there that he began his artistic career. Seashells were his medium then, tells Ecki as he explains how they lend themselves to be made into clocks for instance, or be used as a canvas for his paintings. When the couple eventually settled in the community of Vavenby, it is here that Ecki took on art as his life work. Ecki has transformed one room of their home into an art gallery, where he now displays the numerous ‘Art By Ecki’ creations. The variety of his work is remarkable; it ranges from usable art, like wooden spoons and clocks, to wildlife and nature paintings. Ecki uses antlers for many of his carvings that depict wildlife, especially wolves, in their habitat. “When I am walking in the forest, or along a stream, I often see something that gives me an idea for a project,” says the artist, “I may pick up a rock that would be just right to paint something on, or maybe I am lucky to find a moose or deer antler, and I know right away what I want to

carve on it!” He notes that nearly all the materials he uses in his creations are natural; giving the artwork its special character. Sometimes a person may come into the gallery to view Ecki’s work, and they may purchase a special item of art for their own home. Most of the time though, Ecki and Marilyn market the art work by taking part in craft fairs. “At some I do well, with others I do not,” commented the art-

ist on selling his work through craft fairs. The couple say they have a few tentative ideas in mind for marketing; such as going on the road to sell their creations. But right now, they have no immediate plans that they want to follow. “We like it here in Vavenby,” says Ecki, “We feel comfortable around here, and we do enjoy to be with the friends we have made in the area. For now, ‘Ecki’s Art’ will have its home in the North Thompson Valley .”

(Above) Ecki Manthei of Vavenby shows one of the many antlers he has carved that are displayed in his home gallery. (Top left) Ecki’s life

STAR/JOURNAL photos: Elli Kohnert

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Students at Raft River celebrate Literacy Week Laura Pickering Literacy Week at Raft River School was all about the Joy of Reading! We celebrated daily with our “literacy detectives” challenge. During the morning announcements, two passages from well-known books were read to all students, one aimed for older readers, one geared toward younger readers. Each class tried to identify the book and author from each brief passage. The students loved discussing which book it was, who the author could be, and how they know – great connecting to books. Every child kept a book nearby at all times because each day, at an unexpected moment, a chime would ring and we would all HEAR – Drop Everything And Read. Kids love to choose what they read. We are especially grateful to our community volunteers and the CSS Physics 11/12 class. Community mem-

bers came and read to specific classes at prearranged times to share their love of literacy. We’d like to thank John Harwood, Jean Nelson, Darren Coates, Kay Knox, Barb Ferguson, Sabine Cooperman, Katrina Link, Stephan Christianson, and Turid Milton for sharing their time and inspiration with the students and staff of Raft River School. On Thursday students from Mr. Coates’ Grade 11/12 Physics class came to read to students in K-1. We appreciate Principal Coates and his students for their participation in Literacy Week. We also thank the Literacy collaboration group for planning and implementing the week. Well done! Literacy Week was a very special time to celebrate something we strive to teach, enrich, and enjoy with each child every day- the love of reading, understanding, connecting, imagining, predicting, and learning.

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1-800-222-TIPS Clearwater RCMP Report Erratic driver leads to drug seizure

On Tuesday, Jan. 27, Clearwater RCMP received a report of a traffic complaint on Highway 5 in the Darfield area south of Little Fort. A brown Chevrolet Camaro was passing dangerously on double solid lines and almost caused a motor vehicle incident. Police located the vehicle, which was driving at a high rate of speed, and pulled it over. A number of offences being committed were then discovered. Police served the driver with violation tickets for speeding, driving without due care, wrong number plate and failing to produce a driver’s license. Marijuana was also seized from the vehicle.

Break and enter

On Jan. 31, Clearwater RCMP were advised of a break and enter in progress. The complainant reported that he was witnessing two youth attempting to gain access to a nearby residence in Clearwater. Police attended and found two youth that matched the description provided by the complainant. The two youth admitted to attempting to look through an unlocked window. Both youth were arrested and were released with a promise to appear in court later in the year.

Impaired driver

On Feb. 1, Clearwater RCMP were making patrols throughout the Clearwater area. Police stopped one vehicle going over the posted speed limit and noticed indicators that driver might be impaired. Police demanded a breath sample from driver. The driver provided a sample that resulted in a “Fail” reading. The driver’s vehicle was towed for 30 days and the driver was placed on a 90-day prohibition.

Clearwater Secondary School student Aliya Bieber reads to students at Raft River Elementary during Literacy Week last week. Photo submitted

Substitute works at Vavenby Primary School Robyn Rexin Vavenby Primary School teacher Katie Clark/Friesen is off on maternity leave. She delivered her baby on Jan. 8 in Royal Inland Hospital and both baby and mom are healthy. Joanie Friesen weighed in at 3 pounds 4 ounces and measured 22.4 inches long. Substitute teacher Michelle Farns began working in January. She will continue until the end of June. Farns is from Kamloops but is living in Clearwater now. She is teaching a multi-grade classroom, something she has never done before. She is just loving it. Farns

says, "It is a great experience teaching K – 3 because of the variety of subjects and materials you get to teach to the students with." Farns took the class to Clearwater to skate. She's planning a couple of ski trips in February and March, if the weather permits. The students are working on their cross-country skiing at school. Strong Start works on imagination A few weeks ago the Strong Start program, which is for children five years old and younger, began working on their imagination. The students made wings and then tried

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to come up with ideas of what they were such as fairies or unicorns, where they would go, and what they would do. Three-year-old Brooklyn Rorison said, “Aahhh" and the prince ran away from the dragon. The king and the prince ran up a tree. Five-year-old Courtney Prince's story was: I would fly to Pixie Land. I would got some pixie dust to make some magic and some children new teeth. Free lunch in Vavenby There were 19 people at January's free

lunch and coffee at the Vavenby Church. It is a community event and everyone is welcome. It happens

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Sports Novice teams host excellent tourney Times Staff Clearwater's two Novice hockey teams hosted a six-team tournament last weekend. “It was an excellent weekend,” reported coach Barb Coates. “The out of town teams were impressed by our lovely facility and seemed keen to return again, which speaks to how the tournament was organized.” According to Coates, the two Clearwater and District Minor Hockey Association teams played hard. The Blue Crushers

Clearwater Secondary School Senior Girls basketball player Savannah Dee lines up for a foul shot during the game against Chase at CSS on Monday of last week. With only a few players in grades 11 and 12, the local squad has had trouble competing with the larger and more experienced teams. On the plus side, the younger players should be very good in three or four years. Clearwater Senior Boys will begin playoffs next week.

ended up with one tie and three losses and the White Crushers ended up with two wins and two losses. “The best thing about tournaments is seeing the players improve each game,” the coach commented. “As well, the CDMHA kids represented the Clearwater and District fantastically with great sportsmanship and respect for their teammates, coaches, refs, and opponents.” On Feb. 14, second-year Novice players from Clearwater will travel to 100 Mile House for two exhibition games.

Raft Mountain Skating Club Annual General Meeting Monday, March 9, 2015 at North Thompson Sportsplex Upstairs Lounge 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

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Senior Girls take on Chase

Info: Jen Wadlegger 250-587-6234

NORTH THOMPSON SPORTSPLEX 40TH ANNIVERSARY

Clearwater & District Minor Hockey • Become part of a winning team. Join Minor Hockey and learn to play Canada’s Game. Open to Boys and Girls. www.cdmha.info/ Register @ 250 674 2594 or nissa1537@gmail.com Raft Mountain Skating Club • Register @ www.raftmountain.com Adult Hockey • Mens Drop In Hockey Fridays, 8pm $10/each Ladies Hockey • Sundays 5:45pm, new players welcome Oldtimers Hockey • Wednesdays 8:15pm • Sundays, 7pm • $10/each

FAMILY SKATING • Friday Feb. 6 4:45pm & Sunday Feb. 8 4pm Sponsored by the Clearwater Towing Wells Gray Curling Club • League play Tues., Wed. & Thurs. 7pm. Register for the 2nd half 250-674-3768

PARENTS, PRESCHOOL SKATING • Wednesdays 10am • HOME SCHOOL SKATING • Wednesdays 1:30pm

COMING EVENTS 40th Anniversary of the Sportsplex

Minor Hockey playoffs start this weekend scheduled TBA Feb. 20 - 22

Old Timers Hockey & Ladies Bonspiel

Mar 5.

Figure Skating Carnival

“Around the World” Reid Rebinsky looks for a way around her check from Chase.

Congratulations to the Pharmasave Staff - Winners of Hockey Days Photo Contest FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE SPORTSPLEX OR ANY PROGRAMS CALL 250 674 2143

Photos by Keith McNeill

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$10,000 raised on Walk For Memories Barriere Star/Journal Sunday, Jan. 25 dawned a perfect day with sunshine, blue sky and warm breezes. It was also a perfect day for the annual Investors Group Walk For Memories in Barriere, which is held in support of the Alzheimer Society of BC. For weeks, the Barriere group had been busy planning and organizing for this event; with chairperson Liz Gilbertson, co-chair Margret Houben, and several volunteers having everything in place when walkers arrived. This year’s local honouree for the event was Carolyn (Kay) Zerr. She and her family have lived in Barriere and area for many years and their children grew up here. Zerr’s daughter Carlene Stamer (nee Zerr) spent time with her mom at the Barriere Seniors' Hall before the walk visiting with friends and neighbors. Kay was also greeted by Investors Group representative Jen Rauschenberger. As walkers gathered for the walk, Liz Gilbertson said, “The first official walk in Barriere was in 2009, it was only a small group in the beginning, but numbers grew and for this year’s Walk we have approximately 100 participants of all age groups from seniors to young children and parents.”

Barriere Lion’s Club member Ward Stamer officiated as MC. Audrey Rilcoe put the walkers through a short warm-up before they were on their way, led by flag bearers from Team Brian. On their return, the Barriere Lion’s Club Auxiliary had lunch ready. Mayor Virginia Smith worked as one of the registration crew. She addressed the gathering saying, “I am so proud of our Barriere and area residents; our town is a very giving community that is always ready to contribute to a worthy cause. I also want to thank all the volunteers who worked so hard to put this event together and all the walkers who showed their support for the Alzheimer Society of B.C., Barriere division.” A donation from Barriere Elementary School was presented, which was money raised from a Hat Day Fundraiser. Kay Knox from Clearwater stated that her community was not able to find enough volunteers this year to hold its own Walk for Memories, but what they had raised had been added to the Barriere total. At the conclusion of the Walk for Memories, Liz Gilbertson had this to say, “I am proud of all the vol-

unteers and walkers from Barriere, Kamloops, Clearwater, and all the areas in between who donated their time

The 2015 Barriere Investors Group Walk For Memories moves out from the Senior’s Hall in Barriere on Jan. 25 with Team Brian carrying the flags and leading approximately 100 participants on the Walk. Photo by Elli Kohnert

Concert will benefit Indian village Submitted On Saturday, Feb. 21, Clearwater Secondary School will host a concert fundraiser. The proceeds raised will benefit the small community of Barind, which is located near the city of Udaipur in northwest India. In 2014, Zoe Ovenden one of the school’s students, volunteered there. She was firsthand able to see what these people go through every day. Throughout the evening there’ll be many enjoyable performances, including shows by Gerda Faber, Tammy Augustine, Geoff Ellen, Sarah Dohms, Doug Fenwick, Loyd Bishop, the Raschke Family and Clearwater Secondary’s Garage Band.

“When you need us, we’re close by” When a death occurs, we are here to help you, every step of the way. 24 hours a day, every day. If you have made pre-arrangements elsewhere and would like to discuss having your local funeral home take care of you, please feel free to call.

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Community Salmon Program deadline Feb. 15

A student at a school in the village of Barind in India makes a face for the photographer during a visit by volunteers last year. A concert at Clearwater Secondary School planned for Feb. 21 will raise money for the village. Photo submitted

To go along with the music there’ll be a concession with scrumptious desserts and delicious drinks, plus a silent auction. Entry is by donation, the suggested donation for adults is $8 and for students it’s $6, (children under five are free). Please come out to support the community of Barind and enjoy a wonderful evening with your friends and family.

Jennifer Vincent (Apprentice Funeral Director/Manager)

and efforts to make this walk our best one so far. Thanks to them, we broke $10,000!”

Submitted The Feb. 15 deadline is approaching for Community Salmon Program project applications. The Pacific Salmon Foundation’s Community Salmon Program is a grantmaking program that supports volunteer–driven organizations that undertake salmon conservation and restoration projects in British Columbia and the Yukon. The program makes annual grants totaling more than $1.8 million annually. Most of the funds for these grants are generated through sales of the Recreational Fisheries Conservation

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 324 Clearwater Village Road 250-819-5579

Stamp, commonly known as the Salmon Stamp, by Fisheries and Oceans Canada. Since 1989, the Community Salmon Program has made grants to more than 1,500 projects: • Engaged more than 30,000 active stewardship volunteers; • Rehabilitated 1.1 million square meters of streams; • Planted 78,665 trees and shrubs; • Partnered with community grantees to raise an additional $7 for each $1 granted by the Foundation. New applicants to the program are encouraged to contact program coordinator Jim Shinkewski at jshinkewski@psf.ca or 604-664-7664 ext. 112.

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

CLEARWATER UNITED CHURCH Meeting at Catholic Church of St. James

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250-672-5653 • 250-674-3615 www.norththompsonpc.ca

Clearwater Living Streams Christian Fellowship

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

Meeting at New Life Assembly every Sunday 5:00pm

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

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

Phone: 250-674-2345

308 W Old N Thompson Hwy

CLEARWATER COMMUNITY BAPTIST 24E Old North Thompson Hwy

Worship Service 10:30 250.674.1332 www.ccbaptist.ca

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Will She Find Your Business? Lower NT Community Forest hands out $43,700 Barriere Star/Journal The Lower North Thompson Community Forest Society (LNTCFS) report it received a significant number of grant applications in 2014 with requested funding well exceeding the $15,000 planned amount for disbursement. As a result, and due to the merit of the applications received, the LNTCFS board of directors chose to increase the total grant amount to help meet the need. The current total disbursement is now at $43,700, with several applications under further review. Here are the 15 area organizations that have received 2014 grants from the LNTCFS: • Barriere Secondary School Athletics - school athletics equipment upgrades and funding assistance for youth $1,000 • North Thompson Fall Fair & Rodeo Association - washrooms repair and upgrades at the Fall Fair grounds $3,500 • North Thompson Recreation Society - hut maintenance and high school ski program support at the Barriere Forks Ski Trails $2,000 • North Thompson Volunteer and Information Center - the purchase of new computer(s) $1,000 • 4-H Judging Jamboree - support of the 4-H Judging Jamboree event $2,000 • Barriere and District Riding Club - cash or building materials for a roof over the Riding Club seating area $5,000 • Barriere 1st Responders - teaching supplies to keep 1st Responders up to date $7,500

• Barriere Youth Soccer Association - soccer supplies $3,000 • Squam Bay Community Club - Squam Bay Community Hall upgrades $6,700 • Barriere Curling Club - funding to provide snacks for youth curling, keep league fees nominal and equipment for youth and seniors programs $2,000 • Pentacostal Christian Life Assembly - carpet replacement in the sanctuary $3,000 • Anti Violence Advocates Society - support for the “Respectful Relationships” program for Barriere elementary and secondary schools. $1,500 • Chu Chua First Responders - first aid equipment $1,000 • Barriere Secondary School Parent Advisory Council (PAC) - to assist students with various funding $2,000 • Yellowhead 4-H Club - construction of a building and cement pad for the beef weigh scale $2,500 The operations of the Barriere and area community forest are managed by the Lower North Thompson Community Forest Society. Residents from Little Fort, Darfield, Chu Chua, Barriere, Louis Creek and McLure can purchase a membership and nominate representatives to sit on the Board of Directors. Board positions are voluntary only. If you would like to learn more about the Lower North Thompson Community Forest Society, call the office at 250-672-1941, or email: LNTCFSociety@telus.net. Wells Gray Community Forest operates a forest tenure in the Clearwater area.

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Poster contest winners

Winners of the 'Love Where You Live' poster contest for Clearwater Winter Festival from Raft River Elementary School pose for a photograph. Pictured left to right: Grade 7: Josee Cooperman; Grade 5, Andrew Ludbrock; Grade 4, Hailey Irvine; and Grade 2, Lily Dolaba. Behind them is principal Shaun McKenna. Photo submitted

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Thought of the week You know that children are growing up when they start asking questions that have answers. ~ John J. Plomp

Wells Gray Country Feb. 15: Snowarama, registration at Elk’s Hall 8 am – 10 am, proceeds to B.C. Lions Society, info 250-674-3773

Feb. 7: Legion Dinner, doors open 5 pm, 257 Glen Rd.

Feb. 20 – 22: Ladies Curling Bonspiel. Reg. 674-3768 or wgcurl@gmail.com

Feb. 7-8: Valentine Gift Show, Clearwater Lodge, Sat. 10am-8pm; Sun 10am – 3pm. Info 778-208-5359

The objective of this 7-week hands-on program is to train students so they can work in a kitchen/camp & perform basic duties of food preparation. Students will be given the opportunity to obtain their First Aid Level 1 certificate, WHMIS certificate, WorldHost Fundamentals, & FoodSafe Level 1 certificate during the program. Upon completion of the course, successful students can cook in a camp or restaurant at an entry level. Training is experiential using guide sheets & menus to prepare orders. The students will learn time management to get tasks completed. There is constant supervision to ensure the safety & quality of the food products being prepared. All students participate in setup, menu planning, inventory, budgeting, etc. Students also get nutrition education & the kitchen does not use deep fryers. They learn to cook with a balance of protein, starch & vegetables, make soups from scratch & cook recipes from other countries, pushing out of their comfort zones to try new & interesting cuisine. Students work under the guidance of a Red Seal Chef.

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Feb. 21: Legion Dinner, doors open 5 pm, 257 Glen Rd.

Feb. 8: Ice Fishing Derby, Feb. 8, Dutch Lake, sponsored March 9: Raft Mountain Skating Club AGM, 4:30 – 5:30, by Clearwater Rotary Club. Info 250-674-2795 NT Sportsplex, upstairs lounge, info 250-587-6234

ONGOING EVENTS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT • 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 • Women in Business Luncheon: Last Wed. of the mth at Wells Gray Inn, 12–2 pm. Preregister at 250-674-2700 • Clearwater Choir: Youth 3:30 - 5 pm; Adult 6:30 - 9 pm, Tuesdays, Clearwater Christian Church • Crafts & Conversations with Cheryl. Tuesdays 11:00 am to 1:00 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 250-6743444. • 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 - 2nd & 4th Wed. Elks Hall 5pm, Info call Phyllis 250-674-3535 • Cribbage Wed. at the Royal Canadian Legion. 12:30 pm. • Fun Darts Fri. at the Royal Canadian Legion. 6 pm. • Upstream Community and Heritage Society open house Tuesdays: 9am-9pm @ Avola School House, various activities. Info ph Fay 250-678-5302. CHILDREN & FAMILIES • Racoon StrongStart - Raft River Elem school days Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri 8:45-11:45am • Racoon StrongStart - Vavenby Elm school days Wed 8:50-11:50am • Clearwater Breastfeeding Group: 3rd Wed. of every month 7:30pm @ YCS • Mother Goose - Monday mornings, reg. Kerry 250-6743530 • NT BC Home Schoolers: Meets Fri. afternoons. Call Leanna 250-674-0057 for details HEALTH & HEALING • AA Meetings: every Wednesday, #11 Lodge Dr, 250-5870026 anytime

• Shambhala Meditation Group: meets every Tuesday at Forest House 6:30-8:00 pm. Info: 250-587-6373. • Connections Healing Rooms - Wed. 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 250-6740224 • Clearwater & District Hospice 3rd Mon. Sept-Jun 10am Legion 778-208-0137. RECREATION • Drop-in soccer: May-Sept. Tuesdays & Thursday at 7pm at CSS field. Everyone welcome! • Bowling: Mon. 10–12pm & 1-3pm; Thurs., 1-3pm. Seniors Centre at Evergreen Acres. 250-674-3675 • Clearwater Sno-Drifters: 1st Thurs every mth. 250-6769414 • CNT Rod & Gun Club: 3rd Tues. of the mth. Blackpool Hall 7pm Nov., Jan., & Mar. AGM in May • Volleyball: Winter, dates TBA, at Clearwater Secondary School Gym, $2 drop in. Info: 250-674-1878. • Youth Group: ages 12-18, Sat. 7-10 pm Dutch Lake Community Center, info 250-674-2600 • Yoga Tree – Call or email Annie 250-674-2468 annie. pomme@hotmail.com • Core Strength Fitness. Tuesdays. 10-11am 250-6740001 • Badminton: Mon & Wed, Oct – Mar, CSS gym, 7:30-9:30 pm, $3 drop-in fee, info 250-674-2518 • Drop in Basketball: Winter, dates TBA, $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, 250-6742632 • Drop in Soccer: June -Sept, tues and Thurs, 6:30-8:00 PM, CSS field, $2 drop in, grade 8 to adult 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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District of Clearwater PUBLIC NOTICE Please be advised that the DISTRICT OF CLEARWATER is holding a PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING regarding the 2015 FIVE YEAR FINANCIAL PLAN Section 165 of the Community Charter stipulates that a municipality must have a Five Year Financial Plan adopted annually that encompasses all revenue and expenditure sources for both Operations and Capital. Council and Staff will be on hand to present and discuss details for 2015 Five Year Financial Plan with members of the public.

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Notice to Remove Private Land From Woodlot License W302 Take notice that Grouse Creek Farms Ltd. is proposing to remove 34.8 hectares of Private Land (DL. 3177, KDYD) from Woodlot License 302, located in the vicinity of Grouse Creek in Upper Clearwater, B.C. Inquiries or comments to this proposal must be submitted in written form to: Longfellows Inc., 234 Murtle Rd., Clearwater, B.C., V0E 1N1 prior to March 26, 2015. Information about this proposal can be obtained by contacting Wes Bieber, R.P.F. at 250-674-3882 or wes.bieber@longfellows.ca

Notice of Woodlot Licence Plan and Removal of Private Land - Woodlot 301 Take notice that a Woodlot Licence Plan (WLP) has been prepared for Woodlot 301 – Clearwater, in the name of Flear Smith Limited. Further, take notice that Flear Smith Limited is proposing to remove 28ha of private land (DL3858 KDYD), located north of Barber Road, from Woodlot Licence 301.

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Experiencing kindness and hometown pride in Newfoundland Early in our trip to Newfoundland in September, 2013 we took the ferry from Portugal Cove to Bell Island. Weather was wild, windy and wonderful as bestest buddy Joan and I wobbled around on the top deck while John and Judy stayed tucked in our rental car. We then circled this pretty island and drove down to the water to view Sailors’ Monument. Before long, a car joined us, this local couple stopping to tell us the history of the site. Four buoys we hadn’t noticed until shown but which we could see bobbing despite the white caps, marked the position of ships sunk in Conception Bay during World War II. One of the more fortunate sailors was rescued by a wounded dog. “I remember seeing that three-legged animal on my way to school,” the gentleman told us. While we loved the spot, we’d never have known its significance if this friendly couple, proud of their island, had not shared

Trekking Tales By Kay Knox these stories. I’m not sure exactly where we were when a taxi pulled up beside us as we were waffling about which direction to go next. “Are you lost? Can I help?” he asked. For once we did not need directions, but John and I had been extremely grateful when a lady did the same thing on a busy road in Calgary. In Clarenville several days later, we were seeking an elusive store where Joan hoped to find hiking poles. We’d been sent thither and yon, but we asked yet another person for we were stuck. “How can I describe that?” this man now pondered.

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” “Follow me,” he decided, “I have to go back to the shop anyway.” We found it – but not the horn to say thanks as he headed away in the opposite direction. Purposely, we hadn’t pre-planned

overnight stops, except for beginnings and endings, so late each afternoon saw us searching for a place to stay. Twice in our first week, when none was available where we checked, landladies phoned around until something suitable for four seniors was found. The second gal, in Twillingate, even said (after many unsuccessful attempts), “I’ve two double beds in the basement you can use if all else fails.” They weren’t needed but…. Other hosts and hostesses at motels and cottages suggested local stops of interest for us to check out. Besides the famous lighthouse in Bonavista (clad in scaffolding) with John Cabot’s statue standing nearby, we went looking for puffins at the suggestion of our landlady. We had no sightings, but the walk out onto a rocky point, waves crashing below, was worth it. While staying at Botwood, a jolly bloke asked us if we’d seen the gun emplacements at Phillip’s Head yet.

We hadn’t and the promised map didn’t arrive. However, since it was our practice to drive “just a bit further”, we found these remnants of Canada’s protection during World War II easily. Trails led us upwards to old cement bunkers and more, all very well cared for. A man approached me as we returned to the car. “Who looks after this?” I asked. “We do, the whole town. We’re quite proud of it,” he replied with typical Newfie understatement. Travelling onto yet another peninsula, we found a delightful home-away-fromhome in Triton overlooking dark blue water topped with large white caps. “Where can we hike?” Joan asked of the waitress delivering our fish’n’chips. She directed to a trail in the next village, Brighton. “It’s a pretty place, and the trail takes you upwards. You see views of the community, islands, and ocean. “You’ll like it!” We did.

AFebruary p r i l 2 3 5Capricorn, the This week is make all most business about of givea and take, opportunity Capricorn. Do that for presents in others, anditself they will the coming weeks. do for you. A special This event opportunity calls for some could be thegifts. chance extra-special December 22– you have long been January 19 waiting for.

January 20– February 18

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April 20– May 20

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May 21– June 21

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Obituary IN LOVING MEMORY

Terri-Ann VanDusen January 14, 2015

On January 14, 2015 Terri-Ann VanDusen passed away in Vernon, B.C. at the young age of 26. She will be lovingly remembered and cherished forever by her family: daughter, Angelina VanDusen of Vernon, B.C., mother, Aneeta Campbell of Vernon, B.C., father, John (Phyllis) VanDusen of Sorrento, B.C. and her favorite Auntie Rhonda (Melvin) MacDonald of Clearwater, B.C. Terri-Ann is also survived by her Grand Parents John and Ella VanDusen of Clearwater, B.C. and Shirley Campbell of Kamloops, B.C. and numerous family members and many treasured friends. Funeral services took place on Monday, January 26, 2015 2:00 pm at the Clearwater Christian Church in Clearwater, B.C. by the family’s long-time friend retired Reverend Lloyd Strickland, Officiating and Reverend Wayne Richardson. Cremation has taken place and she will be set free in one of her favorite places. Terri-Ann’s family would like to thank those who attended her funeral and those that have sent condolences and best wishes during this difficult time. The family suggests that if desired, a donation can be made to braintumor.ca in her name.

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July 23– August 22

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October 23– November 21

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