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Learning about the healing power of animals Former sergeant in charge of Clearwater RCMP and his wife explore new careers Keith McNeill

A local couple that has been through a trying time is slowly recovering with the help of each other, family, friends, their religious faith and ... alpacas. Stu Seib was the sergeant in charge of Clearwater RCMP detachment from 2003 until 2011. In November 2011 he was promoted to staff sergeant in charge of the Merritt detachment. In an attempt to deal with the many high stress situations (very disturbing and violent scenes) that he had witnessed over his years of service, he began self-medicating with a controlled substance. Realizing his helplessness and due to his strong personal beliefs, in January, 2011, he chose to turn himself in. Following an investigation that made headlines across Canada, he was charged with stealing cocaine from the evidence locker in Merritt. Eighteen months later he pled guilty to “breach of trust.” He was handed a conditional discharge, 50 hours of community service, plus one year probation. He also resigned from the RCMP. He was able to get a pension, but it was less than what he would have

received if he had continued on his career path. “What do you do if you’re all of a sudden in retirement?” he asked. “We were both too young to do nothing.” He and his wife, Bobbi, decided to stay on in the house they were building southeast of Clearwater. They investigated various items they could produce and sell from the acreage they own. One item they looked at was birch syrup. They travelled to a farm near Quesnel that produces it commercially. The farm also raises alpacas and they noticed some alpaca blankets for sale. They were amazed by how soft and warm the wool was. On their way home they spotted some alpacas by Highway 24 near Bridge Lake. They stopped to take some photos and the man from the house started shouting and waving at them. They thought he was angry about them taking photographs but, in fact, he wanted to show them a newborn alpaca. That was enough to convince them to buy six of the animals from a woman near 100 Mile House.

Clearwater area resident Stu Seib offers his hand to one of his alpacas to sniff. Although the animals look cuddly, they actually don't like being handled. Alpacas are highly social and very intelligent animals. Seib and his wife, Bobbi, have a small herd that they are raising for the animals' warm and lightweight fleece. Photo by Keith McNeill

Two years later they bought eight more from the same lady. Those purchases plus a couple of births (and one death) mean they now have a herd of 17. “They’re a very peaceful animal,” said Bobbi Seib. “Generally speaking, the only noise they make is a low hum when they are contented.” A couple of guard dogs live with the herd but one time when they might have been needed, the dogs were nowhere to be seen. A bear got into the

pasture with the alpacas. The mothers gave an alarm call, herded the young ones together, then formed a line between them and the bear. Two of the bigger alpacas advanced on the bear, stamping their feet, making short charges, and looking fierce. After a while the bear decided he had seen enough. He jumped over the fence and went back into the forest. Alpacas are sheered once a year in June. They don’t like the

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process but they do like it when it’s over. The animals need to be strapped down when they are sheared. The work is done by a travelling professional. “After it is done, they just go crazy. They dance around for hours. It must feel good to get rid of that heavy fleece,” said Bobbi Seib. Alpaca fleece is 5-10 inches in length and differs from the typical sheep’s wool. It is several times warmer for its weight, and there is no lanolin.

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It is hypoallergenic, which is good for the people who react to the itch in sheep wool. Although not fire-proof, it is fireresistant. The best fleece (firsts) comes from the alpaca’s saddle area which is called the blanket. The seconds and thirds come from the rest of the animal. The fleece is separated by grade and also by color (there are 52 recognized natural alpaca colors). Continued on page A11

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Clearwater-North Thompson Times has been picked by BC and Yukon Community Newspaper Association as a finalist for General Excellence in its circulation class. This is the tenth time the Times has been a top-three finalist in general excellence

with BCYCNA during the 17 years Black Press has owned the newspaper. It won first place for general excellence from BCYCNA in 2014, 2010 and 2006. Other top-three finalists this year are the Rocky Mountain Goat from Valemount and Kitimat's Northern Sentinel.

Winners will be announced during the Ma Murray awards gala at the River Rock Casino in Richmond on Saturday, April 25. Jill Hayward, the editor of the Times' sister paper, the Barriere-North Thompson Star/ Journal, is a top-three finalist for black and white feature photo.

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Open houses to discuss Global Geopark proposal Keith McNeill Potentially important meetings regarding a proposed Global Geopark for Wells Gray Park and area are coming up in Clearwater on Tuesday, March 3, councillor Gord Heisterman reminded town council recently. The meetings will be held in the Dutch Lake Community Center, 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. and 7 – 9 p.m. Heisterman said he hoped other council members would attend one or both of the open houses. The Clearwater councillor's interest was echoed by Myles Bruns, regional manager with the Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training. “If people have ideas about interesting geo-

logical features that would be good parts of the geopark, I encourage them to come out,” he said. The open houses also will be an opportunity for people to learn about the potential economic development opportunities a Global Geopark designation could create for this community. “I'm quite excited about the opportunities ... but we need to keep the momentum up,” Bruns said. The Clearwater open houses will be part of a series of meetings to be held in the North Thompson and Robson valleys. The first will be with Simpcw First Nation in Chu Chua on March 3. Following the two Clearwater sessions, there will be one in Valemount on March 4, and a fifth in McBride on March 5.

USW supports Food Bank (L-r) Clearwater and District Food Bank representatives Heather Stanley and Hailey Jones accept a $200 cheque from Ross Henderson and Madeline Capostinsky before Christmas. The money was part of $1,400 donated to food banks in Kamloops, Ashcroft, 100 Mile House, Merritt, Salmon Arm, Lillooet and Clearwater by the Steelworkers Humanity Fund. In 2014 the fund contributed $154,000 to 71 food banks across Canada. Photo submitted

Enabling Aboriginal people to take full advantage of the Canadian economy CLEARWATER /CNW/ - Cathy McLeod, Member of Parliament KamloopsThompsonCariboo, recently congratulated the North Thompson Aboriginal Cultural Centre Society for receiving $120,000, which will help them build improved partnerships that understand the issues facing the local Aboriginal population. "I am proud that Canada is supporting the North Thompson Aboriginal Cultural Centre Society so that they can offer programs that provide Aboriginal youth with valuable skills, training and experience in the local tourism industry, and in a culturally sensitive way,” McLeod said. “Our government's Urban Aboriginal Strategy is about supporting the measures that help create jobs for Aboriginal people and encourage their participation in the economy for their benefit and for the communities in which they live." Through the

National Association of Friendship Centres, these strategic community investments are designed to enhance the participation of urban Aboriginal people in their local economies. "Our organization is dedicated to creating relationships and raising cultural awareness while building capacity among the local Aboriginal community,” said Cindy Wilgosh executive director of North Thompson Aboriginal Cultural

Centre Society. “We are thrilled to be receiving this funding which will support Aboriginal youth and other community members to gain employment skills and work experience in the tourism, nonprofit, and community service sectors. We will also be able to offer programs enabling Elders to mentor families and increase awareness of how Aboriginal identities, cultures and language can contribute to raising healthy children."

"For over half a century Friendship Centres across Canada have been addressing the needs of urban Aboriginal people through our unique wrap-around service delivery model. We welcome the North Thompson Aboriginal Cultural Centre Society into the network of this service delivery under the Urban Aboriginal Strategy,” said Nelson Mayer, president of National Association of Friendship Centres.

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Alternate delivery model of the Distance Learning Program (@KOOL) for the 2015-2016 School Year. The Board will hold a public information meeting on Friday, March 6th, 2015 at 7:00 pm at the Henry Grube Education Centre to provide information on its intention to provide an alternate delivery model/re-structuring of distance learning at the end of June, 2015. The public is invited to hear reasons for the changes and district staff will be available to answer questions. Your input is welcomed and encouraged.

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The offices of the District of Clearwater “Municipal Hall” and ICBC/Motor Vehicle are located at: Dutch Lake Community Centre, 209 Dutch Lake Road, Clearwater, BC, V0E 1N2 Mailing Address: Box 157, Clearwater, BC, V0E 1N0 Tel: 250-674-2257 Fax: 250-674-2173 Clearwater Canoe Regatta – To be or not to be – that is the question Would you support holding the annual regatta on the weekend of September 11th and 12th? Please let us know by calling the office or email: admin@docbc.ca with your thoughts. Snow Angels A big THANK YOU to our nominated Snow Angels: Wade Elliot nominated by Jo Liebe, Bob Behan nominated by Roger Mayer and Wayne Richardson nominated by the District of Clearwater. Wells Gray North Thompson-Robson Valley Global Geopark Project Do you have knowledge to share about local sites of geological, cultural, ecological and historical significance? Interested in learning about the potential economic development opportunities a Global Geopark designation could create for your community? The Global Geopark Steering Committee invites you to attend an upcoming public information session. Tuesday March 3rd, 2015 3:30pm - 5:30pm or 7:00pm - 9:00pm at the Dutch Lake Community Centre. Books for sale to raise money for the Schools Literacy Program Do you have books that are now looking for a new home, or maybe you would like to find a book you haven’t yet read? The District of Clearwater has set up a table of pre-loved books for you to purchase by donation. All proceeds will go to the Clearwater Secondary School and Raft River Literacy Program. North Thompson Musicians Guild presents an evening of music At the Dutch Lake Community Centre on Thursday February 26th, 2015 at 7:00pm. Contact 250-674-3530 for more information. The After Hours Theatre Presents – Collected Obsessions – February 26th, 27th and 28th at Clearwater Secondary School, Pit. Tickets from Dutch Lake Community Centre. Employment Opportunities Director of Finance - Visit www.districtofclearwater.com for full details Upcoming Meetings of Council: Public Welcome. March 3rd, 2015 Infrastructure Committee of the Whole Meeting – 1:00pm March 3rd, 2015 Regular Council Meeting – 2:00pm Keep updated with what’s happening in the District on our website www.districtofclearwater.com and “Like” us on Facebook.

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Opinion

“ It's not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters.” - Epictetus, philosopher editorial by Keith McNeil

We should remember our debt to the first responders of Canada

Thanks for helping keep Walk for Memories alive Editor, The Times:

This is such a great community! Thank you to all the ladies from the Legion Ladies Auxiliary who prepared the delicious lunch at the Walk For Memories. They did an awesome job of feeding the hungry walkers and volunteers. Thanks also to everyone who came out to walk, who helped set up, take registrations, and clean up, and who helped get the door prizes, raffle prizes, and silent auc-

tion items lined up and ready, plus everyone else who helped out in any way for this event. Because of each and every one of you we raised over $10,000 for this year’s Investors Group Walk For Memories. Many, many thanks to everyone from Clearwater to Kamloops for your support.

Liz, Margaret and the Alzheimer Society of B.C. Barriere, B.C.

Blackpool coffee house thoroughly enjoyable Editor, The Times:

I have recently moved to the Clearwater district. Last Friday, I attended the Blackpool community coffee house. Dozens of people took their turn to sing or play on the stage. I was impressed by the number of people displaying their talents.

Having resided in many towns throughout B.C. and Alberta since the 1950s, I have never experienced such great performances. Folks in this area should be proud to have so much musical talent in the community. Very impressive!

Max L. Roy Clearwater, B.C.

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Stu Seib has paid his debt to society. Has society paid its debt to Stu Seib? As outlined in the article on page one, the former sergeant-in-charge of the Clearwater RCMP detachment was sentenced in 2012 to one year of probation plus 50 hours of community service after he came forward to admit that he had stolen cocaine from the detachment's evidence locker. Seib also was forced to retire from the police force, although he was able to retain a pension. Probably far more painful than any penalty the court could hand out were the media feeding frenzy and community reaction that followed his admission of wrongdoing. According to statements presented at his trial, Seib was depressed after seeing the body of a young girl he knew at a motor vehicle crash scene. He attempted to self-medicate, which led to his drug addiction. We, the other members of society, like to

believe that the members of our police force (plus our armed forces personnel, ambulance paramedics, social workers, correctional officers, firefighters, emergency room workers and so on) can be exposed to all kinds of horrible situations and walk away unaffected. Life doesn't work that way. Different stresses affect different people in different ways. No doubt post-traumatic stress disorder has always been with us, but only recently has it become recognized as a real illness with real consequences. Stu Seib has actually been one of the lucky ones. He has kept his family and his home – and his life. As of last fall, 32 former and serving RCMP officers have died by their own hand since 2006. More police in Canada die by suicide than are killed on duty. This is not an acceptable situation. More must be done to help those injured psychologically while working to keep Canada safe.

If not the town's soul then the heart Editor, The Times:

Regarding a recent letter in your paper concerning whether the Times was the soul of Clearwater. Let's not argue about semantics. Maybe it's not the soul. Maybe is the heart of the community. It's always pumping out information to all the extremities of the body. The news is the blood. The paper keeps us informed. It's like the town crier of days gone by. I love the question of the

week – where else can you see your neighbours and friends expressing their opinion on important subjects? How about that world class editorial cartoon? Back in Time? Obituary? Keith and his staff do a great job of keeping us informed. Information you can't get anywhere else. You'll often see Keith out late at night with his camera and you know there's going to be pictures of some significant event; minor hockey

league tournament, town council meeting, a spelling bee fundraiser – a million and one things. The Times are the eyes, ears and voice. Instead of trying to put a name on it we should just be very thankful we have such an excellent newspaper. I know the body known as Kamloops wish they had one! P.S. Sign me up for a subscription

David Billy Sager Clearwater, B.C.

Thank you to Black Press and the Times Editor, The Times:

Re: Clearwater Times and North Thompson Star/ Journal Thank you to Black Press, to editors Jill Hayward of the North Thompson Star/Journal and Keith McNeill of the Clearwater Times, and their staff for their community spirit and ongoing support of

the volunteer organizations in our valley. Also, on a provincial scale, thank you Black Press for its support of community foundations throughout British Columbia. Some of you may have noticed the ads that are currently being featured in our local papers in support of the North Thompson

Communities Foundation. This is part of a province wide sixweek-long initiative of Black Press to support the 51 community foundations of British Columbia. The “tag lines” on each of the ads read: “The foundation of my community starts with you and me…” and “Community

makes you. You make your community.” Both of these statements embody Black Press’ active participation in supporting local. Again, thank you.

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Question of the Week

Do you think the Clearwater Canoe Regatta should be held the weekend after Labor Day, even if it conflicts with other events in the community?

Marlene Woodman:

Wes Bieber:

Yes, because it's good to know ahead of time so you can plan for events.

If you change the weekend, it's going to conflict with something else. That's what makes it so difficult to schedule these things.

George Brcko:

I would say it's one of the most sought after family events in the community. It should have a higher priority than whatever else.

Shirley Kochems:

Hazel Dowds:

In my opinion, the regatta was here first and so it's up to other events not to conflict with it.

Yes, because if they pick a date for it now, others can pick another. Wells Gray Riders plan around the regatta, so we would like to know.

Vavenby increases should be taken off the table Editor's Note: The following is an open letter from Vavenby resident Val Bellows:

Dear TNRD chairman, board of directors and senior staff,

It has been brought to my attention that the TNRD utilities committee is sending a recommendation to the board of directors that includes a 25 per cent increase to the Vavenby water rates, bringing the total to $50 per month effective July 1, 2015. I wonder if this is true and, if so, I would like to know where

they see it fit to charge us more for less! I have had to purchase bottled water for 8+ years because of my compromised immune system. I have purchased this water all these years at my expense without requesting a refund from the TNRD. However, I refuse to pay more than what we already pay for our water usage, as we are not getting any more usage. As a matter of fact, we have been getting a lot less. We are on a continuous boil order, so even if I could drink our water, I can't. And you want me to pay more? In the summer, a good part

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Full disclosure — I'm a director of the Clearwater Aboriginal Cultural Centre. However, that is not why I'm writing this. Nothing gives me the feeling of a starved Spanish fighting bull staring at a bright orange cape than an editorial by those far-right fruitcakes from the Fraser Institute. This time, oh woe is us (B.C.), the Aboriginals are holding up development. If it weren't for these pesky land claims we could exploit this province from one end to the other.

What don't they understand about Mt. Polley or the absence of timber for B.C.'s sawmills or any of the other shortcomings of uncontrolled development that have plagued B.C. in recent years? In the Fraser Institute's perfect world there would be fracking from top to bottom, every river dammed and every tree Easter Island-style cut down and shipped out raw. The best analogy I can think of is that of a skipper sitting in his wheelhouse as a perfect storm is descending upon him. However, he pretends

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it's a flat calm sunny day. In other words, are those far-right fools from the Fraser Institute aware what is going on all around them? Plus there is a certain tinge of racism to the whole thing – oh those Indians! They are standing in our way. Never mind the terrible mismanagement

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Fraser Institute is too pro-development Editor, The Times:

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I would like to know how to go friendly and have answers to most of our irrigation is on hold. questions, but I am not even aware about starting a petition to fight Conserve, conserve, conserve. this increase and who we can conat this time if we are on a boil I understand we need to have 2/26/07 tact 3:44 PMthisPage 1 taken off order or not. enough water in case of a fire (I BaseJournalRONA2007_Ang to get increase It was called quite some time have gone through a house fire, so the table. ago and I haven't had a return call completely understand the need) Val Bellows but we are asked on so many occa- to cancel it. Vavenby, B.C. sions, that I don't even have the oomph to attempt gardening anymore, mostly just try to keep my grass green. We are constantly repairing our aged system, so please, refrain from using your water until further notice. The people from the TNRD who call during water disruptions are very

of B.C.'s resources by the powers-that-be – look at the logs being loaded on freighters bound for China while our mills shut down or have to lay off one shift. That is just one example . When looking for scapegoats it sometimes best to look in the mirror!

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YEARS AGO:

Homes in Upper Clearwater were being wired in preparation for the coming of power. The power line had been strung to the Clearwater Forest Camp, and holes had been dug as far as L. Reupel's. Trustees from School Districts 25 and 26 met in Barriere to discuss ways to provide senior secondary education under the new B.C. curriculum. Yellowhead Coach Lines was taken over by B.C. Coachlines Ltd. The ticket office in Clearwater was moved from the Lucky Dollar to Greenwood's General Store.

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Wayne Hystad brought home the perpetual trophy from snowmobile cross-country and novelty races put on by Blue River Lions Club at Lake Eleanor. Clearwater Sno-Drifters' Charlie Coyote crest was gaining recognition whenever club members made an appearance at events throughout the Interior. Clearwater resident Pete Braun had a confrontation with a cougar while carrying an armful of wood back to his house. Braun dropped the wood, startling the big cat enough that he was able to get by and find his gun. His little white

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YEARS AGO:

A collision between a logging truck and a schoolbus led to an explosive presentation by Blue River parents to School District 26 trustees. Two students had been treated for minor injuries, while the driver was kept in hospital overnight. One group of parents, led by businessman Russ Hibbert, called for a high school in Blue River. A second group felt installing seatbelts on the bus was a better option. There were 52 minutes of penalties given

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out during a game between Vavenby and Safety Mart in the Commercial League at the Sportsplex. Safety Mart defeated Vavenby 11-2.

YEARS AGO:

Weyerhaeuser Vavenby branch manager Karl Freudenberger announced that a new $1.8 million sorting system had been installed at the sawmill. The new machinery was to improve wood recovery, provide higher grade lumber and cut maintenance costs. An estimated 29 employees were to be laid off over the following three weeks. Tammy Bourelle won the girls' aggregate trophy at Clearwater Ski Hill's annual ski races. The boys' aggregate was shared by Hans Wadlegger, Seppi Wadlegger, Kevin Kershaw and Gerald Bryant.

YEARS AGO:

Two skiers were swept away in an avalanche near Blue River. A helicopter skier from Calgary

and another from West Virginia were killed while on the Duffy Run in the Monashee Mountains. Grizzly Anglers Fishing Club received a $600 donation, to be used to partially offset the costs of a proposed spawning channel for Dutch Lake.

YEARS AGO:

School District 26 trustees turned down a request from Shuffling Shoes Square Dance Club to allow R.V.s to stay overnight on the school district administration grounds during the club's annual jamboree on the May Day weekend. Trustee Ed Shook said he felt the school board should encourage the jamboree. On the other hand, chairman Hazel Wadlegger noted that there was now an R.V. park in the area, and the participants should pay to stay.

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A ground search organized by their families found two 10-year-old Clearwater girls after they had wandered away from

Raft River Elementary School during noon hour. An RCMP service dog and Clearwater Search and Rescue had been called out, but were not needed. Clearwater had a good priority to get a Skills Now training center, said MLA Fred Jackson. He had spoken to Terry Rogers about the school district's involvement, and to Adrian Kershaw from UCC.

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A letter from CID administrator Kim Heyman told water users that the Ministry of Finance had set the payments too low for paying off well number one (located in Reg Small Park). The result would be that, in 2006, after paying nearly $500,000 in interest over 25 years, about half of the original $125,000 borrowed would still be owing. Clearwater Sno-Drifters and Clearwater Ski Club hosted the community's first ever B.C. Snowmobile Federation sanctioned hill-climb event. “It was definitely a success,” were the words of organizers Doug Chase and Gord Heisterman.

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Nearly 2,000 workers at eight Canfor operations, including Canfor-Vavenby, were scheduled to vote on a proposed new contract. Steelworkers Local 1-417 president Marty Gibbons said there was no indication the company would restart the local sawmill soon. About 90 students from Blue River, Vavenby, Raft River and Barriere elementary schools took part in the fourth annual cross-country ski race event at Blue River. Staff from Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing provided lunch and helped organize the races. Clearwater Food Bank reported it had distributed 102 hampers the previous Christmas, up from 78 the year before.

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Atco Energy Solutions announced that it had signed a relationship agreement with Simpcw First Nation. Atco builds, owns and operates non-regulated energy and water-related infrastructure. Blue River School students hosted youngsters from Raft River Elementary and Vavenby Primary at cross-country ski races in Blue River. A lunch and awards ceremony at Mike Wiegele Heliski Resort followed the event. The races were dedicated to the memory of Andy Aufschnaiter, a Blue River resident who had been a principal organizer of the annual races before passing away the previous year.

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Snowarama helps local youth Keith McNeill Parker Thomas will go to Camp Winfield. Clearwater SnoDrifters' annual Snowarama, which was held Feb. 15 this year, raised $4,212 in pledges, according to a club spokesperson. A total of 25 riders took part in the event. Rider with the most pledges was Rolf Schuchardt. Runners up were Libby Toman and Daphne Dodd. Daphne Dodd was also the youngest female rider while Prize winners of the Sno-Drifters' Snowarama held Feb. 15 celebrate their winnings. Codie Taylor was Pictured are (l-r) Cody Taylor, Braden Affleck, Gary Wolfer, Libby Toman, Daphne youngest male rider. Dodd, Ralph Sunderman and Rolf Schuchardt. Photo submitted Braden Affleck got the prize for oldest sled This year, with help from the Times, the and Gary Wolfer took home the hard-luck trophy. local snowmobile club targeted its fundraising Senior female rider was Libby Toman. Senior to help local youth Parker Thomas go to Camp male rider was Ralph Sunderman. Winfield, an Easter Seal camp near Kelowna. BC Snowmobile Federation and its member Other businesses that contributed to the effort clubs have partnered with BC Lions Society for included Kal Tire, Buy-Low Foods, Jim's A&W, Children with Disabilities to raise money for Dairy Queen, and Little Fort Subway. Easter Seal programs since 1978.

Fatality on Highway 5 Times Staff Clearwater RCMP report that shortly after 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 18, general duty and traffic services members of the detachment, plus members from Clearwater EHS (ambulance) responded to a report of a pedestrian hit by a semi on Yellowhead Highway 5 near Birch Island/Lost Creek Rd. Upon arrival on Serious Issues require Serious Lawyers

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Highway to Little Fort gets improvements Times Staff Last year ICBC contributed $46,700 towards shoulder widening, installing barriers, pavement markings and treatments, as well as improved drainage from Little Fort to Blackwater Road in Blackpool. According to the provincial insurance corporation, it also invested $30,600 to install shoulder and centreline rumble strips along the same section of Highway 5 in 2014. “For the past quarter-century, ICBC and the B.C. government have been making roads safer for drivers, cyclists and pedestrians through the road improvement program,” said Terry Lake, MLA for Kamloops-North Thompson. “These new initiatives in Little Fort are examples of our ongoing commitment to save lives.” This year marks

the 25th anniversary if ICBC's road improvement program, with over $130 million invested in B.C. roads since 1990. In 2014, ICBC invested approximately $2 million in the Southern Interior and $7.7 million in projects and safety audits across the province. “Whether it's through improved signage, rumble strips or pedestrian count-

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Book tells the story of pioneer women Submitted Two women who grew up in Upper Clearwater, Clara Ritcey and Ellen Ferguson, have produced a second edition of their book, Pioneer Women of Wells Gray Park and the Upper Clearwater Valley. Originally written and donated as a fundraiser for the Friends Of Wells Gray Park, the book has been out of print for a number of years. In response to repeated requests, Ritcey and Ferguson decided to made some additions (more photos and stories) and reprint the book themselves. The women who, alongside with their pioneering spouses, helped to settle this beautiful and wild part of the world are often forgotten or overlooked in the written histories. This small book is an effort to capture some of their stories and to help the reader understand what pioneering life was like in the early days of Wells Gray Park and the Upper Clearwater Valley. All these women had much in common although they came from a variety of backgrounds. They followed their men into the wilderness and created islands of civilization in that wilderness.

Many helped to build the houses that were their homes. They mended and recycled, they knit socks and made quilts to keep their families warm, they sewed curtains from flour sacking, put bouquets of wild flowers in canning jars to grace their tables, they made birthday cakes and served Christmas dinners, they shared coffee and food with all visiting neighbors and passing strangers. They grew flowers for their souls and a huge vegetable garden for their bodies. They canned, pickled, and stored the harvest in a root house. They went into the bush to pick wild berries for jam, and to can as fruit for the long, barren winter months. They kept a cow or two for milk, and for cream to make into butter. They raised chickens for eggs and meat. Many of these women could shoot as well as their men and often killed and dressed out game for their family’s meat supply. They would then can many dozens of quart sealers of meat for the summer months. As if this was not enough, there were the never-ending home chores: wood to chop and carry in to the hungry stoves, water to carry from the creek for clean-

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country safe and secure for everyone, including women and girls,” McLeod said. “This new call for proposals will support the development of effective, local strategies to prevent violence against women and girls by encouraging organizations to work in partnership with key stakeholders in the community.” The Government of Canada will be supporting projects selected through

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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

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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 .”

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Raising alpacas gives Clearwater residents a new perspective on life Continued from page A1 Preparing the fleece is an involved process that includes handpicking, carding and washing. Washing needs to be done carefully to avoid felting – having the fibres bond together uncontrollably. Felting can be done in a controlled manner, however, and the Seibs are investigating getting a machine that will do it for them (felting by hand can be extremely laborintensive). Alpacas come from the Andes region of South America and are well adapted to living in the mountains. They have a threesided shelter to protect them from the most extreme weather but usually they sleep in the snow. The animals have an 11-month gestation period and typically will birth themselves. “You’ll go out in the morning to feed and there will be a new baby cria,” said Stu. The babies can stand up almost immediately, and are run-

Bobbi and Stu Seib get together with one of their guard dogs and some of their alpacas. She comes from a farming background while he does not - although his father used to shear angora goats and his mother used to spin. Photo by Keith McNeill

ning about within four hours. Seven alpacas will eat as much hay as one horse, meaning they are cheap to keep over the winter. The herd all uses the same spot to go to the bathroom, and their droppings make good fertilizer. The alpacas are still more of a hobby than a business, but

the Seibs look forward to eventually selling enough fleece and handicrafts to make having them economically worthwhile. In the meantime, they just take things day by day. Stu is looking at holding

Several alpacas demonstrate the curiousity that their species is known for. The animals are very efficient eaters and don't pull the grass out by the roots as some other grazers do. Photo submitted

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Sports Students race in Blue River Times Staff About 100 youngsters from Blue River, Vavenby, Raft River and Barriere elementary schools took part in the annual cross-country ski races in Blue River on Thursday, Feb. 19. Results were as follows: Kindergarten Girls: 1, Sophie Collins (RR); 2, Bailey Rotzetter (RR); 3, Moira Chrystall (Vavenby). Kindergarten Boys: 1, Connor Desjarlais (Blue River); 2, Ethan Meidl (Vavenby); 3, Owen Lamond (RR). Grade One Girls: 1, Keeley Yurkiw (RR); 2, Kenzie Stelter (RR); 3, Lili Edgington (Blue River). Grade 1 Boys: 1, Torin Murray (RR); 2, Evan Cooke(RR) and Isiah Leppky (RR); 3, Riley Munson (RR). Grade 2 Girls: 1, Michaela Nesterski (Blue River); 2, Sienna Foster-Henderson (RR); 3, Lily Dulaba (RR). Grade 2 Boys: 1, Reid Muddiman (RR); 2, Soren Arduini (RR); 3, Hunter Chrystall (Vavenby). Grade 3 Girls: 1, Georgia Lamond (RR); 2, Korie McGill (RR); 3, Sam Jensen (RR). Grade 3 Boys: 1, Soren Coates (RR); 2, Owen Sim (RR); 3, Jaden Phillips (RR). Grade 4 Girls: 1, Noelle Muddiman (RR); 2, Payton Munson (RR); 3, Sage Barstow (RR). Grade 4 Boys: 1, Charlie Guinn (Blue River); 2, Alex Belle (RR); 3, Austin Bijl (Barriere). Grade 5 Girls: 1, Vienna Wadlegger (RR); 2, Claire Arduini (RR); 3, Julia Pringle (RR).

Winners of the Grade 7 girls' race accept their ribbons during an awards luncheon held at the Mike Wiegele Lodge in Blue River. Pictured are (l-r) Raft River's Emma Collins, Halle Smith of Barriere) and Josee Cooperman of Raft River. Smith's grandfather, Carman Smith, gave a talk during the luncheon about growing up in Blue River during the 1930s. Photo submitted

Grave 5 Boys: 1, Parker Collins (RR); 2, Olin Coates (RR), 3, Simon Phillips (RR). Grade 6 Girls: 1, Brittany Wenzel (RR). Grade 6 Boys: 1, Todd Phillips (RR); 2, Aiden Cairns (RR). Grade Seven Girls: 1, Halle Smith (Barriere); 2, Emma Collins (RR); 3, Josee Cooperman (RR). Grade Seven Boys: 1, Jayden Kjenstad (RR); 2, Ryley Griffin (RR); 3, Zion Tuscano (RR).

Polishing the ice Lori Giesbrecht (l) and Jennifer Wadlegger sweep as they take part in the Ladies Bonspiel last weekend. A total of 15 teams took part. Larissa Hadley's rink won the A event, the Bondar rink from Barriere took the B, and first in the C was the Hamilton rink from 100 Mile House. hoto by Keith McNeill

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Blackhawks come out on top Clearwater Blackhawk Don Collins (foreground) takes the puck up the ice as teammate Mark Green backs him up during the Old Timers Tournament at the Sportsplex last weekend. The Blackhawks won the 35+ division and 100 Mile House Old Sports won the 45+ division. Others in the eight team tourney included Williams Lake, Quesnel, Ashcroft and Hope. Photo by Keith McNeill

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Former Clearwater resident joins high tech start-up Today, it has a single quadcopter at its disposal — valued at $4,000 — which has a flight time of 15 minutes and can cover a couple of kilometres at a time. The group is looking

Adam Williams – Kamloops This Week Maybe that drone you’ve seen flying over Kamloops isn’t all that nefarious after all. A quartet of Kamloops entrepreneurs is behind a startup called Hummingbird Drones, which is using the unmanned devices, as well as proprietary software, in engineering, natural resource and environmental applications across the province. The brainchild of CEO Robert Atwood and CFO Richard Sullivan — who were working for the wildfire-management branch of the Ministry of Forests Land and Natural Resource Operations when the idea struck them — Hummingbird Drones is now closing in on its first contracts. “Robert and Richard started it up just as a hobby,” said chief technology officer and head of software development Jay Bell, who joined the

A drone’s-eye view of Richard Sullivan, Aaren Ritchie-Bonar, Robert Atwood and Jay Bell, the people behind Hummingbird Drones — a Kamloops company looking to capitalize on the high-flying technology. Photo by Allen Douglas – KTW

group over Christmas. “They thought, ‘Oh, this is a great application for this.’ “So, they started talking to the wildfire branch.” Former Clearwater resident Aaren Ritchie-Bonar later joined the team as head of Internal Affairs. After a wildfire has been extinguished in B.C., the ministry hires a helicopter and pilot to thermally image the area, ensuring there are no smouldering areas that could reig-

nite the blaze. Hummingbird Drones is pitching itself as an alternative to what Bell said is a costly endeavour. He said the company would come at a huge cost savings to the province — there are no fuel costs associated with the drones and a pilot isn’t needed. The company simply programs GPS waypoints into the drone, telling it where to image, and its software interprets the data. Both the fly-

ing and imaging are entirely automated. “It’s not just cost,” Bell said. “It’s the ability to get more effective data, reliable data. “Drones can fly closer, programs can automatically detect stuff for us. It’s just diminishing human error.” Bell said the group has a number of other applications in the works, but the future of Hummingbird Drones will depend on the company’s ability to grow.

Get your bird count results in Times Staff Did you take part in the Great Backyard Bird Count this year? The deadline for checklist entries for the GBBC is Feb. 28, organizers remind participants. Initial results indicate the number of birds counted will probably be low, as well as the number of participants. The final results will likely be available within the next couple of weeks. The GBBC was

held this year from Friday, Feb. 13 to Monday, Feb. 16. Checklists with few birds are as valuable as those with many. Both give an indication of bird populations. It only took 15 minutes (not necessarily all at one time) for participants to count the birds in their yards, or elsewhere, to get one checklist. More than one checklist is allowed per location per day. It’s fairly easy to submit your

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Midgets battle in playoffs Clearwater Midget Ice Hawk #12 Keaton Noble wins a face-off during a playoff game against Kelowna at the Sportsplex on Sunday. Despite playing well, the local squad lost both games against Kelowna, which went home with the banner. The Ice Hawks will focus now on provincials, which they will host on March 14-19. Photo by Keith McNeill

Benefit helps village in India Geoff Ellen sings and plays the guitar as he takes part in a community concert held Saturday evening in the Pit at Clearwater Secondary School. The event was held to help a village in India. Close to a dozen different acts took part. Photo by Keith McNeill

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Thought of the week Courage is the ladder on which all the other virtues mount.

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Feb. 26 – 28: After Hours Theatre, 7 pm showings each night plus a 2pm showing Sat Feb. 28, at CSS Pit, tickets DLCC or at the door. Feb. 28: Legion Branch 259 Meat Draw, 3-5:50 pm, bar opens 1 pm, 257 Glen Rd. Mar. 4: AA Meeting, Clearwater Christian Church, #11 Lodge Drive, side door. 8pm Mar. 5: Figure skating Carnival, “Around the World”, NT Sportsplex, info 250-674-2143 Mar. 7: Legion dinner, doors open 5 pm, 257 Glen Road Mar. 9: Raft Mountain Skating Club AGM, 4:30 – 5:30, NT Sportsplex, upstairs lounge, info 250-587-6234

Mar. 12-15: Cowboy Festival, Calvary Community Church and Coast Kamloops Hotel & Convention Centre. Tickets: Barriere Country Feeds, Horse Barn (Kamloops), or call 1-888-7632221, www.bcchs.com Mar. 21: Legion Dinner and music night, doors open 5 pm, 257 Glen Road. Mar. 28: Barriere Farmers’ Market, 10 am – 1 pm, Barriere Legion Basement. Apr. 11: True Grit Rodeo, Barriere NT Agriplex, 6 pm, cabaret dance to follow. Watch the newspaper for ticket information. Apr 11: 9th annual Seedy Saturday at the Clearwater Ski Hill, 10am-2 pm. Guest Speaker from 9am-10am. 250-674-3444

TEL: 250.674.3530 IN PERSON: 209 Dutch Lake Rd. EMAIL: sarduini@tru.ca • www.tru.ca/regional_centres/clearwater

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 250674-3624 • 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 250-674-3444. • 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 250-674-0001 • 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, 250-674-2632 • 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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Personals Older gentleman seeking 60+ woman for companionship, outings, conversation, possibly travel. Am 5’11”, 170 lbs, no beer-belly. Own own home. Hobbies: music, sports, writing, love to travel & have some post-grad ed. You: physically fit, easy to talk to, n/drinker, n/s, can be easy on eyes, some means of your own. Contact: c/o Box 1020, Barriere BC V0E 1E0.

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In Loving Memory of James Musselman Feb. 26, 1995

Safe Home Response Providing a safe place to escape for women and their children. Volunteers always needed. Call 250-674-2135.

There was no time to say good-bye The day you went away. You left us all so suddenly Of twenty years ago today. We often think of you in silence. We often speak your name. Now all we have is memories And your picture in a frame. ~The seven Musselman children and families

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District of Clearwater

Director of Finance ADVENTURE STARTS HERE! The District is currently recruiting a Director of Finance to join their management team. The individual must be enthusiastic and highly motivated, excelling in municipal accounting with the ability to work in a challenging, fast paced office environment. Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, the successful candidate will be responsible for the statutory duties of financial officer as outlined in the Community Charter. The Director will provide support to the management team in strategic planning, budgeting, financial reporting and monitoring, risk management, and information technology. As our financial leader you will help to guide the community through times of transition and provide strategic advice through the CAO and Council. You will maintain effective working relationships with staff, citizens, businesses, regional and neighbouring local governments, and other agencies and organizations. You have demonstrable knowledge of and progressive experience in budget management, financial planning, and accounting. A professional accounting designation (CPA) is required, supplemented by a minimum of five years of senior municipal or related accounting/financial and management experience. A solid working knowledge of local government and legislative financial management policies and standards, and municipal finance software (such as MAIS) is required, with excellent communication, interpersonal and team leadership skills. The District offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits package, a supportive work environment and supports continued career and professional development. Qualified applicants are invited to send their resumes including references and covering letter by 4:00 p.m. on March 20th, 2015 to: Leslie Groulx, Chief Administrative Officer, District of Clearwater Box 157, 209 Dutch Lake Road, Clearwater, B.C. V0E 1N0, Fax: 250-674-2173, Email: lgroulx@docbc.ca

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Barriere: 2bdrm house w/wood & elect. heat. Suitable for 1-2 adults. No Parties, N/S N/drugs, pets neg. $700/mnth + DD ref. req. 250-672-9645 Clearwater: 3 bdrm, 2 bath, home on Bain Rd. Wood pellet & elec heat, 10 acre lot. $1250/mo + util. Mature adult. NS Ph. 403-816-7979 Clearwater: 3bdrm, Peavine Rd, new renos, lg deck, 1500 sqft. $850/mo; 3bdrm, 220 Dutch Lk Rd, $795/mo, recent renos; 3bdrm, 2.5 bath, dbl garage, 225 Murtle Cres, avail Mar 1. NP Call 250-674-3668 Clearwater: 4 bdrm, office, 3.5 bath on Park Dr, w/bsmt, dbl garage, geothermal heat, a/c, NS, NP, $1800/mo + util, $900 dd. Ph. 250-674-0262 Clearwater: Modern factory 2-bdrm home, fridge, range, w/d, central air, carport. $750/mo Site #7 Thompson Crossing. View 250-587-6151 Clearwater: Older 2 bdrm factory home, fridge, range, w/d. Rental purchase option avail. $625/mo. Thompson Crossing. Ph 250-587-6151 Vavenby: Nice clean 3bdrm house w/bsmt, carport, & storage sheds on half acre, w/river view. F/S, W/D, $850/mo, $450/dd Call 250-674-0002

Suites, Lower Barriere. 1bdrm basement suite. Shared laundry F/S cable & hydro incl $625/mth. N/S N/P avail. Mar 1 250-6721821

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In December, 1948 my grandmother came to Brisbane, Australia from Minneapolis (US), where my mother was born, to visit our family just before daughter #5 (child #6) arrived. She helped out for several weeks before returning to the States as Christmas approached, writing this story about that trip home. My aged copy is type-written and covered with Grandma’s pencilled edits. Three Christmases in One Year “It was on the outskirts of Brisbane the first of my three Christmases in one year began. Here, in subtropical Queensland, it can be uncomfortably warm in December. Few homes have screened doors or windows, and at night the air is heavy under the canopy of mosquito netting. By Dec. 10, the schools and churches Christmas programs are over, for the exodus to the beach soon takes place. Here and there, outside on school grounds or in churches are set up Christmas trees. Not graceful, wellproportioned balsam or spruce, but sparse eucalyptus trees, they are decorated with home-made decorations or small gifts. The

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bareness and gauntness seem accentuated to one accustomed to the lights and elaborateness of well-proportioned United States trees at Christmas. But happy children make merry, exchange gifts and sing carols, mostly of the English variety. Mothers at home make plans for Christmas dinners which always include roast beef and plum pudding, the meal sometimes served cold as a concession to the weather. On Dec. 20 I left Australia and took the plane for Honolulu where I ran into Christmas preparations in full force again. Here there is a blending of races and all apparently love Christmas. In the suburb where I visited, they had decided to have the most elaborate community Christmas

ever that Christmas Eve, and everybody had made donations to the fund. A large, wellproportioned deciduous tree was decorated with hundreds of lights, tinsel, and colored balls in true American profusion. People came from miles around and began singing carols while waiting for the dramatic event of the evening. On a big automobile a sleigh had been constructed in float style, and, driving four reindeer (reasonable facsimiles thereof!) was Santa Claus, ‘dressed all in make-believe fur from his head to his foot’. Mrs. Santa distributed gifts and candy to the children. There were no speeches, just neighbourly fellowship and the singing of carols. Occasionally a coconut would plop down from the palms on the grounds, but no one was hurt. The next day was Christmas Day and I ate a real Christmas dinner (the first one), turkey with fixin’s before boarding the plane for the States. There were few passengers. Toward evening as we glided eastward, we were served the airlines’ elaborate dinner. This was Dinner #2. We landed next morning at Los Angeles

Airport. Here everyone was taking advantage of the double holiday and were loath for Christmas to end. Exotic costly decorations, heavy with gold and silver foil, were still up. Crowds gathered in front of downtown Christmas windows with their imaginative and elaborate tableaux from the celebrations of other nations, loud speakers still playing carols. Another Christmas dinner, #3, awaited me: goose with proper accompaniments was on the menu. So, under three different skies in one year I had celebrated three Christmases. One carol was easily the most popular in all three places. No, it was not Silent Night which we in the States vote as the most beloved of all. The one most often demanded in Australia I played with my fingers

sticking to the piano keys. In Honolulu, the dropping of a coconut sometimes accentuated the same melody. In Los Angeles, the children and grown-ups sang it keeping time by tapping on their water glasses. It was Jingle Bells! The majority of children in these three countries had never seen a real sleigh or ‘dashed through snow’. Although no verse has any mention of Christmas, we list Jingle Bells among our Christmas carols. Its simplicity, lilt, and joyousness appeals to children and makes them think of present or future joys. Perhaps it is one song that draws together, during one season of the year – in tropical, temperate, or Arctic zones – the world’s children.”

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Gerald (Jerry) Gregory Andrew McKinley passed away suddenly in his home at Evergreen Acres in Clearwater, British Columbia on February 8, 2015. He was 88 years of age. Jerry was born to parents George and Donna Mae McKinley on August 23, 1926 in Fort William, Ontario. He married his life partner, Iris Viola “Lil” Danielson in Beardmore, Ontario on August 23, 1947. Iris “Lil” McKinley died in 2013 after they spent 66 years together; not a day went by that Dad did not miss her since she passed. They travelled through life together, raising a family and working side by side. Jerry was also predeceased by his brothers Bud, Mike and Bob McKinley, as well as his mother and father Donna and George McKinley. He is survived by his brother Larry McKinley (Carey), daughters Doreen Romeo (Lloyd) and Iris Houchen (Art), his son Daniel McKinley, four grandchildren and five great grandchildren, also Bud’s family living in Ontario. In the late war years, Jerry

Gerald “Jerry” McKinley 1926 - 2015

came to British Columbia with his dad, George, to work on the trucks on the Alaska Highway. He moved with his family from Ontario in 1949 and with his mom, Donna, bought a three ton truck. They worked together horse-logging the property and hauling fence posts to Nelson to be sold. Between the fence post money and a little coming in from the sales in the store they were able to survive. Jerry was self employed most of his working life. He was a logger, truck driver, owner of an Esso station in Revelstoke and later he pur-

chased a loader and dump truck. In 1975 he semi-retired and worked the summers traveling around British Columbia with his gravel truck sealcoating highways; Lil would pull the fifth wheel and follow him. He was in the army for about a year before being discharged. Being a member of the Royal Canadian Legion was very important to him; he was also a member of the Kinsman Club when he lived in Revelstoke. Jerry loved to fish, hunt and travel the back roads. A special memory: “I remember Dad saying when he was in Grade 7 the teacher said there wasn’t room for both of them in the classroom, one of them had to leave, so Dad did.” A gathering to celebrate Jerry’s life will take place from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 17, 2015 at the McKinley River Campground, 1800 Old North Thompson Highway North in Blackpool, BC. It may be seen online at www. NTFuneral.com. Arrangements entrusted to North Thompson Funeral Services, Clearwater, BC, tel. 250-674-3030.

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NDP protests tax cut for top earners By Tom Fletcher, Black Press VICTORIA – Reducing income taxes for the top two per cent of wage earners cost the B.C. government $230 million that should have gone mainly to middle income earners, NDP leader John Horgan says. Horgan and NDP finance critic Carole James focused on the measure in Tuesday's B.C. budget to end the tax increase on income over $150,000 a year. They acknowledged other measures to help low-income people but Horgan said "the middle class was left behind today." Finance Minister Mike de Jong brought the 2.1 per cent increase increase on the top tax bracket in 2013, and also

increased the corporate tax rate by one per cent in order to present a balanced budget for the 2013 election. De Jong said Tuesday his commitment was to remove the personal tax increase after two years and this week's budget follows through on that pledge. James said middle-income families are taking the brunt of rate increases for car insurance, ferry fares and BC Hydro, and the services available to them are declining. "We're seeing hallway medicine. We're seeing overcrowded classrooms. We're seeing less support for seniors," James said. Horgan pointed to modest tax breaks for high technology and film production industries, while four times as much government assistance

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