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Ta-da! Raft River Elementary students give the grand finale to their class' performance during a Christmas concert held at the school on Thursday, Dec. 17. A good-sized crowd attended the event. Look for more photos of the concert plus Christmas stories largely written by student from Raft River inside this issue. The winners of the Times' Christmas story contest were announced in last week's issue. Photo by Keith McNeill

Total loss Firefighters battle a trailer fire in Barriere on Sunday afternoon. The lone male occupant was not home at the time and there were no injuries, but the structure was totally destroyed. The blaze is not considered suspicious and the woodstove was the likely cause. Nine firefighters from Barriere were joined by eight from Chu Chua under a recently renewed mutual aid agreement. The occupant had no fire insurance. Photo submitted

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District of Clearwater is moving forward the replacement of its computers and hiring a new information technology services company after the municipality’s computer network became infected with a virus. According to a report from director of finance Wes Renaud to town council’s finance and audit committee, the District’s network was infected by the Cryptolocker virus in February, 2015. Cryptolocker is a ransom-ware trojan that targets computers running Microsoft Windows. Once the computer becomes infected, the virus displays a message offering to have itself removed if a ransom is paid. As a result of the District’s computers becoming infected, BDO, the District’s auditors, stated in a letter, “The virus exposed certain vulnerabilities in the IT (information technology) system and consulting, including that backups were not being adequately maintained and tested. Furthermore, the District’s IT consultant recommended that the District engage with the

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perpetrator of the virus, which introduces further risk to the District.” Most of District of Clearwater’s computers are sluggish, a varied in makes and models, and are well beyond their warranty period, Renaud noted in his report. Computers in satellite locations, such as the firehall, Sportsplex and former District office, are not on the same network. Sea to Sky Network Solutions, IT consultants hired following the virus attack, recommended that a redundant server be set up that would back up all dat on the main server every hour and store the data at an offsite location in Vancouver. Other recommendations included a new Dell main server with a fiveyear warranty, new Dell workstations also with five-year warranties, and new network equipment (including firewalls and wireless equipment for the office). During its meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 15, town council approved spending $58,000 to speed up the replacement cycle of the District’s computers. Council also approved awarding a $65,000 IT service contract to Sea to Sky of Vancouver.

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Liberals take step backwards on financial transparency: McLeod Office of M.P. Cathy McLeod OTTAWA – The federal Liberal government has abandoned transparency when it comes to financial matters for First Nations, according to Official Opposition Indigenous Affairs Critic Cathy McLeod. “Today’s decision by Minister Bennett to cease all discretionary compliance measures regarding the First Nations Financial Transparency Act is a step backwards for transparency for all Canadians,” McLeod said on Dec. 18. “The government is functionally abandoning the First Nations Transparency Act without repealing it. This is a sad day for those First Nations community members who called for enhanced financial accountability and transparency.” McLeod said the FNFTA represents real progress in ensuring that First Nations leadership worked in the best interests of their communities, and that the Act should remain in place. “The Act ensures community members have access to basic financial information such as

audited financial statements, and the salaries and expenses of chief and council. Now with no compliance measures in effect, it’s a safe prediction that the compliance rate will collapse, and financial information will again be shrouded in secrecy from community members,” said McLeod. “Our Conservative government supported this legislation because it is based on the premise that all Canadians deserve accountability and transparency from their leadership,” said McLeod. “First Nations governments operating under the Indian Act had been the only level of government in Canada that was not obligated to make basic financial information public.” McLeod pointed out that withdrawing enforcement of the Act is being done without the benefit of a parliamentary debate. “For all practical purposes, this is a repeal of the Act, being carried out without actually bothering to give Members of Parliament any chance to debate it,” said McLeod. “It is ironic that a law about transparency is being gutted in such a non-transparent way.”

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ing”, the Clearwater Secondary School student said. Another thing that impressed her at UBCM was how local council members were able to meet with and have meaningful discussions with the premier and leader of the opposition. “I learned that we can affect change ... if we just speak up,” she said. Mayor John Harwood congratulated Sim on being chosen president of the junior council and for going to UBCM. “Getting this experience at the age you're at right now will effect all the rest of your life,” the mayor said. Also during the Dec. 15 town council meeting, District of Clearwater chief administrative officer Leslie Groulx gave the oath of office to six members of junior council: Annie Whelan, Emily Giesbrecht, Cole Stone, Stacia Panko, Hanna Wadlegger and Sim. Clearwater's junior council has the same members as the students council at Clearwater Secondary School. It serves as a communication bridge between the municipality and local young people.

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Royal Bank confirms commitment to Clearwater

Keith McNeill Royal Bank of Canada's branch in Clearwater is here for the long term, according to manager Rachael Elliot. “We keep getting people coming in, asking what they should do with their accounts. They think we're moving away. We're not. We're staying,” Elliot said. The confusion apparently is the result of, first Buy-Low moving from the former Safety Mart location in Brookfield Mall to its new location next to Highway 5. Then two other businesses in Brookfield Mall followed the grocery store to the new shopping centre. Finally, Brookfield Mall itself was placed in receivership last summer, creating uncertainty

for the remaining tenants, including RBC. “We've been in Clearwater for over 50 years,” Elliot said. “We believe in this community and we have a commitment here. If we have to move, it would just be a matter of find-

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ing the right building. But we'll be here in Clearwater.” Elliot, an employee at the branch for 11 years and a Clearwater resident for more

than 20, took over as manager in November. Helping her to make the transition has been Norman Cooper, a community manager based in Kamloops who visits the local branch every week or two. Cooper also has been helping train two new employees hired to take up the slack created by recent retirements and transfers. “We're not leaving. In fact, we're growing,” he said. Cooper has been in managerial positions with RBC for many years. This is the sixth branch that he's been attached to. Royal Bank supports the the community through local fundraising and the RBC Foundation.

Rachael Elliot (r), the new manager of the Clearwater branch of Royal Bank of Canada, and Norman Cooper, a community manager from Kamloops, talk about the future of the branch. Contrary to rumors, the bank has no intention of leaving the community, they say. Photo by Keith McNeill

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Keith McNeill During its Dec. 15 meeting, town council approved an extra $16,000 to cover a cost overrun for the new bio-energy plant at Dutch Lake Community Centre. Reason for the overrun was unanticipated costs for the relocation of a

propane tank from the front parking lot to the back of the building, plus an extra work order to install an underground connection from the plant into the building, chief administrative officer Leslie Groulx reported to council. Groulx noted that during the previous two months, with the

bio-energy plant working, the heating bill for the former Dutch Lake School was just $2,200 (including $1,000 for propane and $1,200 for chip delivery). During the same two months last year the propane bill to heat DLCC was nearly $14,000. Groulx added that

it was important to note that there was a three-week period of -20C weather in November, 2014. Canfor-Vavenby has been providing chips for the bioenergy plant without charge, so the only cost to the district is chip delivery. Total cost of the project, including

A Clearwater man accused of murdering his estranged wife before taking his children hostage and becoming involved in an hours-long standoff with police has been ordered to stand trial. Iain Scott, 43, was charged with firstdegree murder after Angila Wilson was found dead in her Clearwater home on April 20, 2014.

Scott’s preliminary inquiry took place earlier this year. On Dec. 13, Kamloops provincial court Judge Chris Cleaveley said the Crown presented enough evidence to potentially convince a jury of Scott’s guilt, ordering him to stand trial in B.C. Supreme Court. Scott’s standoff with police began after Clearwater Mounties found the body of Wilson

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Interior Health year in review

Food Bank says thanks for the support from the community Editor, The Times:

The Clearwater and District Food Bank Christmas Concert and Silent Auction/ Bake Sale was held on Dec. 5. Six local groups and individuals provided a variety of music that was highly entertaining. The groups include Calvin Lutz and his Band in a Box, the Steve James Garage Band, Sandy Crane’s Strings, Barbara Hall and Grant Gale, the Courtney Johnson Dance Group and the Clearwater Community Chorus. We appreciate the contributions of all their talents to the success of the evening. We also thank the following who contributed to the success of the event: the providers of the auction items and the baked goods that helped bring in approximately $4,300 not including the major donations that were presented at the concert; Lloyd Bishop, Dr. Bob Mackenzie and Doug Fenwick for providing and operating the superb sound system; Debbie Caldwell, Kim Strickland, Susan and John McFarland, Reo and Sherry Joubert for the setup and manning

Bobbi Bordeleau (l) presents a $500 cheque from Clearwater-Vavenby Lions Club to Harry James of Clearwater and District Food Bank. The donation was one of several made during a community concert held Saturday, Dec. 5 in Dutch Lake Community Centre. Photo by Keith McNeill

of the silent auction and bake sale; Cal Lutz for helping with the coordination and setup for the concert: and all others who contributed their assistance. The final and not the least thank you goes to those who attended the event and enjoyed the concert and supported the Food Bank with donations, bidding on the auction items and buying the baked goods. It was a successful evening thanks to all of the above. The proceeds of this event help us to provide nutritious ham-

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pers to approximately 80 individuals each month. We need your continued support to continue to provide for the needy in our community. Keep your eyes open for the midseason food drive on the second Saturday in June 2016 and keep the first Saturday in December 2016 year open for our next talent filled event. Thanks again to all who make the Clearwater and District Food Bank a success.

Harry James Clearwater and District Food Bank

As I mark my first anniversary as board chair of Interior Health, I’m looking back on the highlights and challenges of 2015. From wildfires that blazed through much of our region, to major investments in surgical care, and a change in leadership within our organization, it has been quite a year. We saw the departure of Dr. Robert Halpenny as president and CEO and in October, we announced his successor, Chris Mazurkewich. Prior to working with Alberta Health Services, Chris was chief operating officer, strategic and corporate services at Interior Health. It is great to have him back. In September, we welcomed the first patients to the new Interior Heart and Surgical Centre. Located in Kelowna, this state-of-the-art facility now delivers the highest level of surgical care ever seen in the Interior. We are thrilled to offer this calibre of health care to residents from every corner of our region. With less than a year to go before the opening of the Clinical Services Building in Kamloops, a business plan is under development for a new patient care tower, the next phase of redevelopment at Royal Inland Hospital. Planning is also underway in Merritt for the redevelopment of the emergency department at Nicola Valley Hospital and Health Centre. In Ashcroft, a new temporary bus service is taking area patients to medical appointments in Lillooet with the physicians who will relocate to Ashcroft in the new year upon completion of their practice ready Assessments. An innovative outreach program is helping patients in the Cariboo access urology care closer to home. Urologists from Royal Inland Hospital now travel to 100 Mile District General Hospital to provide urology services for patients there. A significant milestone was reached this year when our board approved the letter of understanding with the Ulkatcho First Nation, the last of eight health agreements that create a strong partnership to improve health outcomes for Aboriginal people. We continue to develop new ways to use tele-

health to help patients living outside of major urban centres. For example, a service introduced this year will help families in the Cariboo and Chilcotin region whose babies may have hearing loss, stay closer to home for testing by linking an audiometric technician in Williams Lake with an audiologist at BC Children’s Hospital in Erwin Malzer Vancouver. Our work to expand access to HIV testing and treatment has led to significant increases in screening for the disease. Since 2013, HIV testing in the region has increased by 50 per cent. Screening is a critical step in controlling and eventually ending the AIDS epidemic. Throughout the year I really enjoyed meeting staff, physicians, volunteers, and our elected officials. We managed to cover a lot of territory, including Barriere, Chase, Clearwater, Kamloops, and Salmon Arm. These visits are a priority for myself and the CEO, and over the coming year we will visit other communities in the region. There is much to celebrate, but we also have much to accomplish. In an effort to decrease demand on hospital and residential services, we are shifting our focus to integrated primary and community care, embracing new approaches that not only benefit our patients but also the healthcare system. At Interior Health, every person matters and I am extremely proud of the staff, physicians and volunteers who demonstrate this philosophy every day in their dedication to quality health care. Our current board is exceptionally engaged and, for the first time, has a majority of women serving and chairing half of the board committees. I am confident that the next year will bring plenty of change for the better. – Erwin Malzer is board chair of Interior Health Authority.

Writer feels thankful for support Editor, The Times:

I know it is Christmastime, but I am feeling so very thankful. Thankful first of all to you, the editor, for the opportunity and invitation to write for the Valley Voices. I have learned so much about local history, interviewed such interesting people, and challenged myself to stretch into topics outside my usual interests. Thankful, also, for the coach-

ing and editorial advice over the years. I have honed my wordskills and learned a lot about the computer. I started out writing articles by hand with ink and paper and mailing them in. Then I started the "hunt-and-peek" method of typing and email came along. I still type with two fingers, but o-so speedily! Thankful to the people I have interviewed. Your stories and descriptions are such rich experiences and the memories have

now been preserved and shared to pass forward in time. I am also feeling hopeful. Hopeful that another writer (and I know they're out there) will step forward and take a turn. Who knows, like Laura Ingalls Wilder and Mark Twain, you might start writing for the newspaper and end up writing your first book! Hurrah for newspapers!

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Trans Mountain expansion will create significant benefits for Clearwater Editor, The Times:

On Dec. 17, Kinder Morgan Canada stood before the National Energy Board to present our case for the multi-billion dollar expansion of the Trans Mountain Pipeline system. It’s a pivotal milestone for our team and represents years of planning, scientific studies and meaningful consultation. The scrutiny and rigor this project has undergone, both inside and outside of the formal review process, is unprecedented. The input and feedback we’ve gathered has created a stronger, safer and more responsive project. Safety is the cornerstone of everything we do, and our team has carefully developed measures to protect the health of our workers, communities and ecosystems. And, 89 per cent of the proposed pipeline expansion parallels existing pipeline or utility infrastructure, minimizing community impacts. One of the exciting things about leading an infrastructure project

of this magnitude is talking about the direct and lasting economic benefits it would create for communities along the pipeline corridor and all Canadians. The expansion will create more than 123,000 person-years of employment through construction and operation of the pipeline. The project will also create a long-term legacy of tax revenues to support vital government services that we all rely on. During construction and the first 20 years of operation, it will generate an additional $28.2 billion in taxes and royalties, and an additional $26.6 million in annual property taxes for local governments and reserves – that’s more than double the current amount. The project is anticipated to require approximately $4.5 billion in goods and services, and will result in an estimated $480 million in direct construction workforce spending, such as meals, hotels and vehicle expenses, in communities along the route. New opportunities will

flow into sectors such as transportation, manufacturing, engineering, legal, accounting, retail and hospitality. Local communities and Aboriginal groups will also benefit from the agreements that we’ve signed to provide funding for educational, environmental and infrastructure projects. Clearwater residents will see significant benefits as a result of the expansion. If approved, the District will collect over $850,000 in taxes, and the ThompsonNicola Regional District will collect over $13 million annually. In addition, the expansion will result in $377 million in construction spending in Clearwater and Vavenby, and workers are expected to spend close to $35 million in the area on things such as accommodation, meals and clothing. And, Trans Mountain has signed a Community Benefit Agreement with the District to provide $390,000 in funding for various community projects, as well as local education and training

opportunities. Canada is and should remain an international model for responsible resource development and we should be proud of it. We share the value British Columbians place on the environment, and as part of the expansion, we have proposed additional measures to further enhance our industryleading safety regime. This includes a $100 million investment in Western Canada Marine Response Corporation to double response capabilities for the tanker route, create five new response bases, cut mandated response times in half and create up to 100 new jobs. The world has changed since the original Trans Mountain Pipeline was built in 1953. We need an expanded pipeline system that will provide access to new, highpaying markets. But, communities can take comfort knowing it will be done safely while balancing social and environmental interests, addressing concerns raised by the public and

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Ann Piper: Shared Christmas memories of long ago In 1990 Ann Piper, husband Don, and their youngest son, Don Jr., moved to Little Fort, from the Chilcotin. With an extensive background in journalism, and at that time having been writing for over a decade for the Williams Lake Tribune, Ann was soon working in Barriere at the Yellowhead Star, later to become the North Thompson Star/Journal. As the editor of this newspaper, Ann regularly brought to its pages the issues, views, triumphs and failures of the communities within this region. She advocated for what she believed in, was never afraid to roll up her sleeves and get involved, and could always be counted on to provide common sense to those who would listen. We would like to share with our readers a few excerpts from one of her columns, “Country Corner With Bea”. The column proved to be a favourite for readers until Ann’s retirement in 2004. Ann passed away on Nov. 15, 2015. From Dec. 9, 1990

Comfy as an easy chair

“Isn’t she just amazing?” said The New Neighbour about a public personage on the shady side of the half century mark, “Isn’t she gorgeous and slim?” To which I said something pithy about the benefits science and technology offer the rich and famous... to which she gave me that you-are-so-jealous look. She’s semi-right, of course, because who doesn’t regret what gravity and too much gravy do to our anatomy over time? But then, as I was sorting out the books that form a large part of the annual Christmas loot for our grandchildren, I remembered something else. I was blessed with two grandmas, both of whom wore grandma clothes and grandma shoes, and were built like...well, like grandmas, by my childish lights. Both had ample laps upon which to sit, great pillowy bosoms to lean on, warm, soft grandma arms to hug with. One day, when I was five, I met a friend’s grandmother. Poor thing, I remember thinking looking at that tiny, birdlike grandmother person,

all got up in a suit and pillbox hat. That must not be nice to sit on at all. That child is probably a grandmother now, and genetics being what they are, she’s likely slim and stylish. I, on the other hand, offer our grandchildren another generation of comfy grandma-hood. I can live with that. ~~~~ From Dec. 18, 1995

When Santa came calling

You can’t set foot in town (or turn on the television) these days without confronting that old guy in the red suit...or at least one of his seemingly infinite incarnations. It’s a wonder childhood trust lasts as long as it does, considering how much more exposure to Santa kids have today than they did two or three generations ago. Used to be the old guy showed up once at the department store, once at the Christmas concert, and then delivered on time Christmas morning. Period.

Back in the late 60s and early 70s, we had a wandering rogue Santa Claus who appeared out of nowhere on those last pre-Christmas eveneings, barging into the farmhouse for some unscheduled oneon-one with children of a certain (jaded) age... and occasionally jigged somebody’s blushing mother on his knee into the bargain. Bigger than your average Saint Nick and a trifle boisterous, this Santa had done his homework, knowing precisely who had been naughty and sometimes displaying an alarming grasp of the details of certain youngster’s misadventures. Then off he’d go, ho-ho-hoing into the wintry night, leaving preteens with the whites of their eyes showing, older brothers and sisters with their eyes rolled back and heads wagging and, frequently, Mom and Dad considering a little seasonal fortification in light of his revelations. Did he really keep

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If there is a day when the house should be crowded, Christmas Day is it. Years ago, when we found ourselves far from our large and noisy extended family, Mother found a new way to fill the house when Christmas rolled around. A nurse in a smalltown hospital, she simply loaded up all the old fogeys, who frequented the wards in the depths of winter, dropped by the nurses’ residence for all the lonely single women, and hauled them all over for dinner. Early. World War I was reviewed in detail more than one Christmas Day at our house, most memorably by a booming Scot with snowy bird’s wing brows and a one-legged Russian with more mustache than tact. Both had canes and appeared ready to do violence until mother intervened, They may have

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Ann Piper shown with an armload of ribbons for the North Thompson Fall Fair where she volunteered for many years in a number of capacities, including ribbon convenor. been fiery old geezers, but not so foolish as to mess with Mom. One year a pair of young Australian nurses sat side-by-side on our couch amongst the old guys, and gave us a rousing rendition of “Waltzing Matilda,” then dissolved into tears of homesickness. The house would become so warm we’d have to open doors and windows at intervals, to air the place out. Mom drew the line at alcohol consumption, and she could be starchier than any

hospital uniform ever issued: nobody pushed his luck. Somebody always played the piano; somebody always played Scrabble. If we youngsters (there were always extras besides just us) got too wild we were sent outside to run laps around the house. And we did. Supper was certainly successful if all the men left the table, struggled back to the living room and went sound asleep before the dishes were done.

Then there was one more round of coffee, and groaned refusals of the last of the mincemeat pie, and Mom and Dad began the shuttle, returning our guests from whence they came. The Scot and the Russian went in different carloads. And then, finally, there was no one left but us and we were glad, content to be just us again with Christmas safely behind us. ~~~~ Rest in peace Ann, you will be missed.

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Thief takes chainsaw Sometime overnight on Dec. 10 an unknown person entered a property in the Flats area of Clearwater and stole a Stihl chainsaw and a welding mask. If you have any information regarding this theft, please contact the Clearwater RCMP. Slippery road contributes to crash On Dec. 13, a full-size pickup truck travelling north on the highway just south of Blue River went out of control, apparently due to ice, and went off the road, causing the vehicle to flip. There was only one occupant, who was uninjured in the collision. Due to the mild temperatures snow has been melting and refreezing regularly making road conditions difficult to predict and black ice more likely in many areas. Please use caution this holiday season. Impaired driver in ditch On Dec. 16, Clearwater police were called for a possibly impaired driver in the ditch on Highway 24. Members responded and located the vehicle.

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Jan. 5 start to inquiry into sexassault charges against former Mountie, local hockey coach Tim Petruk – Kamloops This Week Six of the eight alleged victims of a former RCMP officer and youth hockey coach facing sexual assault charges dating back more than 30 years have asked the Crown for special accommodations when they testify next month. Alan Davidson’s four-day preliminary inquiry on eight charges of indecent assault by a male on a male person — as the Criminal Code was worded at the time of the alleged offences — is slated to get underway in Kamloops provincial court on Jan. 5. The 60-yearold was arrested in March 2014 and charged in connection with the offences,

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Winners of the Times' Christmas stories contest hold their prize envelopes plus complimentary copies of last week's issue with their stories in them. Pictured are (l-r) Michael Shook, second place in the Kindergarten – Grade 3 category; Reid Muddiman, first in K – Gr. 3; Evan Colborne, third in K – Gr. 3; Andrew Ludbrook, second in Grade 4 – 7; and Claire Arduini, third in Grade 4 – 7. The photo was taken prior to a dress rehearsal for Raft River Elementary School's annual Christmas concert on Thursday. Photos by Keith McNeill Inset: Astrid Ludwig holds her prize envelope plus a complimentary copy of last week's issue after winning first place in the Grade 4 – 7 category in the Times' Christmas stories contest. As a first place winner she received a $25 prize. Second place winners got $15 while the third place winners got $10.

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This past week was a busy one at Vavenby Elementary School. On Tuesday, Dec. 15, the Strong Start children did Christmas projects. For the first one they chose a laminated construction paper tree, snowman, or gingerbread man and decorated them with pre-cut shapes. For their second project the girls made stockings out of pre-cut construction paper. Leader Jody Phillips helped the children thread the needles with the yarn and then knot it. This was a good exercise in fine motor skills. The fourth project was to make a star decoration out of popsicle sticks and glitter. Pipe cleaners were used to hang the stars on their Christmas tree at home. Before leaving the children were given all of their projects, the cookies they had made, the book marks that had been made previously but had needed to be laminated, and the clay tree ornaments that they began earlier. Mrs. Jody added a treat

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Christmas” and added actions. One student wore a Santa hat, the rest had reindeer headbands on. They did an excellent job. Their teacher, Michelle Farns, said that the children had worked hard on it.

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Senior Education Toolkit helps the elderly in Clearwater and area Sandra Homes The Senior Education Toolkit is the result of a grant applied for by the District of Clearwater and supported by the Union of BC Municipalities. Linda Selbee and Pearl Broswick were hired to create an information toolkit to be used by others to help improve the safety of seniors. Over the past year many seniors have benefited from this program. Information about Emergency Social Services, fire safety in public buildings, local transit, advance care planning, and understanding dementia have been presented to appreciative audiences. Thirty or more people attended each workshop, with over 60 attending the December luncheon sponsored by Wells Gray Country Seniors Society at which Linda and Pearl gave their final report. The Emergency Information Kits provide easy accessible information in case of medical emergency or a community disaster. Sixty personal kits have been completed. There is a plan to complete more kits in the future. A senior’s directory has also been printed and distributed. This little book gives a place to record medical and emergency information. It contains a calendar for the year and has a quick reference for phone numbers. Encouraging and educating seniors in the use of local transit has contributed to an increase in ridership. Seniors participated in a bus ride to Kamloops and gave recommendation that helped improve the system. Input from seniors has also contributed to an experiment with more frequent local runs. Advance Care Planning began with a presentation of what is needed at the hospital. Dr. Bob Mackenzie, Linda Mackenzie, Janice Wyatt and Crystal Wadlegger assisted in this process. Hospice members and members of the community were trained to assist people to fill out the paper work using the My Voice manual. This paperwork is to assist people in making healt decisions while they are able in preparation for

Lynne Frizzle (l), seniors coordinator for Wells Gray Country Seniors Society's "Seniors Networking with Seniors and the Community" program shares a hug with Linda Selbee, coordinator for District of Clearwater's "Senior's Toolkit " program. Selbee gave the final report for her program to about 60 seniors attending a Christmas luncheon for seniors sponsored by WGCSS at the Elks Hall on Dec. 8. Photo by Sandra Holmes

when they cannot make their own decisions. Over 50 Advance Care Kits have been completed. An initial “Understanding Dementia” workshop presented by Tara Hildebrand of the Alzheimer Society of BC was well received, with 60 people participating. A second workshop about dementia was organized and “Changing Behaviour and Perspectives” attracted 54 participants. The sobering thought left with the crowd was that the person with dementia is not able to change his or her behaviour so it is up to the caregiver to change his or her attitudes and behaviour. A Phone Buddy Program is underway. All callers have criminal record checks and provide either a once a week or more phone call to chat and checkup with their buddy. There are six callers. Over 36 calls are made a week. Both men and women participate in this program. This grant is now completed. These programs are now available for others to build on.

Christmas in the Village attracts large crowd Robyn Rexin A large crowd of people – approximately 70 – attended Christmas in the Village at Vavenby Christian Church on Sunday morning, Dec. 20. More chairs had to be added, another table, and a few people stood. It confirmed to the congregation that a larger building is needed. John and Valerie Gerber opened the program by singing "The Perfect Tree". The fourth Advent candle was lit next after a Bible reading. Then everyone became involved in the singing of the familiar Christmas carols. The video " Snoopy's

Christmas" followed. There were two more performances to watch. The Children's Church, under the direction of Lisa Wilkinson, sang two songs - "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star"

with some words changed, and "Hush, Shhh, There's a Baby" with actions added. Isaac Moilliet and Zion Toscano got up next to sing "All Things New." Pastor Ian Moilliet

followed to deliver his message The Peace Treaty. Then everyone went to get their lunch from the large spread. All performances were excellent and the potluck lunch delicious.

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We Found a Reindeer on our Back Porch We found a reindeer on our back porch. It was Rudolph. He had a glowing red nose. We were amazed! We took him to the garage. We fed him carrots and veggie soup. He loves us but on Christmas day Santa came to say, “Rudolph I need to take you home.” We watched Santa take him home. We yelled, “Bye, Merry Christmas.” By Tyler MacDonald Grade 3 The Biggest Reindeer I woke up and my mom was making ginger snap cookies. Then I got my snow suit on and I went to the porch and there was a big reindeer with very big antlers. It was the biggest reindeer I have ever seen. I got to ride it and it was the most fuzziest reindeer ever. When I was riding the reindeer. It took me to Santa’s workshop and Santa gave me an elf. Then we went back to my house. I got into bed. Then me and Jeff, the elf went to bed. When we were sleeping, the reindeer went back and told Santa to give me to the boy. Then the three best friends lived happily ever after. By Soren Arduini Grade 3 Reindeer On My Porch One day a boy and a girl were sleeping sleeping. Their names are Lochlan and Lilly. Lochlan got up. He said "Look a deer," but Lochlan said, "its a reindeer, its a reindeer." "Lilly get up." And Lilly got up. "Wow," Lilly said. "We have to get him home." "No," Lilly said. "But we have to." And Santa got the reindeer. But soon they knew it was not Santa and

basement and woke up my brother. We built him a house in the forest and brought him into the house we left him alone for the night. When we woke up he was gone. We looked for hours but we couldn’t find Bob. We gave up and went inside. By Ethan Smith Grade 4

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another reindeer came out of the sky. Lochlan and Lilly jumped on the reindeer and he took them to the North Pole and when they got there bad snowmen were chasing them and they got away. They found a house so they went in and they looked. A robot Santa was standing in the way and grabbed Lochlan. The reindeer kicked the robot and they freed the other reindeer and the nice Santa took Lochlan and Lilly home. The end. By Lochlan Age 8 Bob The Reindeer I had just woke up

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carrot. Bob gobbled the carrot and started walking around my yard. I tried to wake up my mom and dad but they kept sleeping so I brought him into my back yard. I forgot that we didn’t have a fence and he ran away. I went out into the forest searching for him. It was getting dark and I was about to go home when I observed something in the bushes. It was Bob. I brought him into my

I Found A Reindeer On My Back Porch It was 5:00 in the morning . It was Christmas, and suddenly I heard a clappy sound. I made my bed and went to the back porch door and suddenly I found a reindeer. I thought I might had been out of my mind. It had a red shiny nose, the nose was glowing! It was very cute. It had a black velcro harness. With golden bells & in white letters said Rudolph in very good writing. Ruddoph said "I’m lost. On my way to your neighbours house. Then the rope broke while I was sleep flying . No one noticed." I said "I don’t know where your home, the North Pole is, but I have a gps." Rudolph said "lets use it! It will be very useful." I said. "One second! I have to go get my winter coat on and make a note for my Mom and Dad so that

they don’t get worried. I also need to get my GPS." He said "I can wait, but can you get me a carrot please?" "OK, can I get you anything else?" "Yes! Can I have a Christmas cookie?" "Yes! WAIT! How will we get there?" He said, "Can you get on my back?" "YES!" Rudolph smelled so minty. He also was so fluffy. I said, "Mush, Rudolph, mush. Mush, mush, mush." And we were off. "Let’s look for the Northern Star." "Yes, good idea!" Hours passed, they

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Sports Program launched for excellence in Aboriginal sport Submitted Nominations are now open for a new awards program celebrating the athletic achievements of aboriginal youth. The Premier’s Award for Aboriginal Youth Excellence in Sport has been developed by the Aboriginal Sport, Recreation and Physical Activity Parters Council and the Province of British Columbia. Nominees will be scored on athletic achievement, leadership skills, commitment to higher education and for their recognition as community role models on and off the field of play. The awards are part of Premier Christy Clark’s announcement earlier this year committing to establishing a program to honour and

Broads on Boards teaches skiing skills

celebrate the achievements of aboriginal youth in sport. “To young people, sports are powerful, giving meaning in confusing or even difficult times,” Clark said in a release highlighting the program. “One of the ways we can embrace reconciliation is by recognizing and celebrating aboriginal achievement in sports.” Athletes will be honoured at the 2016 Gathering Our Voices Conference in March in Victoria. There will be 12 awards given — six male and six female — and recipients will also be asked to attend a special high-skill performance workshop to further their athletic and leadership abilities. Nomination forms and more information can be found online.

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NORTH THOMPSON SPORTSPLEX Hockey Lives Here! Penny Harper practices snowplowing while Sue Ward and Yevonne Cline watch. Six ladies took part in a program put on by Wells Gray Outdoor Club last weekend to teach basic cross-country skiing skills to women. Broads on Boards instructor was Charlotte Smith.

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Mens Drop In Hockey Fridays @ 7:45pm Oldtimers Hockey will be Sundays @ 7pm & Wednesdays @ 8:35pm

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Jenna Wilson shows proper technique as she skis past the Wells Gray Outdoor Club lodge by the Candle Creek cross-country ski trails. WGOC's Sno-cial will take place Jan 3, starting at 1:30 p.m. Photos by Jen Belle.

New Years Eve Bullarama

An annual fundraiser for the North Thompson Agriplex & The Farm Kids Scholarship Fund December 31, 2015 at the North Thompson Agriplex, Barriere, B.C. Bullarama & New Year’s Party (19+): $50 • Bullarama only: $30 • 12 & under (Bullarama only): Free Doors open at 6pm • Bullarama 7pm •New Year’s Eve Dance to follow Tickets available at: The Star/Journal, Barriere Country Feeds, or the Horse Barn (Kamloops) For online tickets go to: http://www.eventbrite.ca and type in: New Years Eve Bullriding

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Gerald Yoerger activates a new automatic door at Clearwater Medical Centre as his wife, Arlee Yoerger, watches. Photo by Keith McNeill

"It makes it much easier. Otherwise, he would be unable to open the doors without help. It gives him that much more independence." That's the verdict from Arlee Yoerger after her husband, Gerald Yoerger, opened the new handicap power doors at the front of Clearwater Medical Centre on Friday morning despite being hindered by a walker. The recently installed automatic door apparently have been on the priority list at the medical centre for some time.

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It’s not too late to get a flu shot COMPETITIVE RATES Interior Health As people come together to celebrate the holiday season, influenza (the flu) can spread quickly so Interior Health reminds the public that it is not too late to get your flu shot. Influenza symptoms often include sudden high fever, headache, general body aches and pains, fatigue and weakness, a runny, stuffy nose, sneezing, and sore throat. In some cases, influenza can lead to more severe illness such as pneumonia and even death. "The flu shot is the safest and most effective way to prevent influenza," said Dr. Kamran Golmohammadi, medical health officer with Interior Health. "Getting a flu shot helps protect you from influenza and it also helps prevent you from spreading it to family, friends, and those

who may be more vulnerable to serious complications from influenza.” The flu shot is still available at pharmacies, physician offices and through local public health centres. To find a flu shot provider near you visit Immunize BC’s Flu Clinic locator (http:// immunizebc.ca/clinics/flu#8/49.246/123.116). "I encourage everyone to get their flu shot as soon as possible, especially those in high risk groups. Protection from influenza generally begins 10 to 14 days after immunization. Getting a flu shot now will protect you and your family over the holiday season and into the New Year”, adds Dr. Golmohammadi. The flu shot is free for: • seniors over 65 years of age • children six months to 59 months of age • Aboriginal people

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stresses that proper hand washing and covering noses and mouths when coughing or sneezing are also important ways to prevent the spread of influenza and many other infections. He advises that people experiencing influenza symptoms should stay home from work, school and holiday gatherings to reduce the risk of spreading infection to others. In B.C., the majority of influenza cases occur between December to April, with the peak of activity typically occurring in January.

Clearwater Christian Church Non-denominational congregation in fellowship with the broader Christian community in the area.

Meeting at: 11 Lodge Drive Wayne Richardson (Pastor)

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SheCIsHRIS Looking for Home TMAS Improvement Help. We Found a Reindeer on our Porch When I was sleeping I heard a funny noise and it was Rudolph. I saw Santa on my roof. My Christmas tree is decorated. It is cool.

By Lucas Jones Grade 2

Bella The Reindeer BANG!! As I was making cookies something fell on my back porch. We went outside and saw a Reindeer shaking snow off her back. After she was done I noticed a tag which said Bella. My dad went inside and called the vet. The vet said she had a sprained ankle. We thanked the vet and took Bella inside and put her on a dog bed then we put up signs with a picture of her on it and words saying, ”Lost Reindeer.” Nobody claimed her so we kept her. We showed her how to jump over 5 ft. jumps and soon she could fly higher than Santa could ever imagine. On Christmas night before I went to bed

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By Kylie Blackmore Grade 5

The Reindeer I was asleep and I heard a sound. The sound got louder I went outside. It sounded like somebody screaming a reindeer on the road. I was so excited I wanted to keep it. I yelled everybody there's a reindeer on the road. Everybody came out of their houses. I think they want to keep it too. The reindeer ran away. I followed the reindeer into the forest. It led me to Santa's sleigh. It was glowing like the sun. There were toys in the sleigh. The toys had names on all them. The reindeer ran away soon as Santa

appeared. I wanted to follow the reindeer but it disappeared in a flash of light and I did not know where it went.

By Dylan Vaisnis Grade 4

The Reindeer One night I heard a strange noise on my deck and I went to see what it was. I saw Rudolph standing right in front of me and I suddenly heard a whistle. I looked on the roof and there was Santa and he was standing right beside his sleigh and Rudolph jumped onto the roof and Santa hitched Rudolph up and they flew away.

By Evan Cooke Grade 2

The Littlest Angel When I was sleeping I woke up and saw a little angel was flying around. And she said, “My name is Lily. What's yours?” I said, “My name is Natasha.” She said, “Do you want to be an angel?” I said, “Why

ask.” “Because I am alone. There's no angels left. They're missing.” “Well, ok then. I can be your friend too.” “Thank you.” So she turned Natasha into an angel and became Lily's friend. Lily said, “Do you want to see my home?” “Sure.” They flew up up to the sky and flew to the North Pole. “This is my home the North Pole. My house is a doll house, it's dirty too.” “I can clean it up.” “Thank you.” So they cleaned it up. Lily said, “Do you want to live in it with me?” “Sure.” They lived in the house for a week. They had so much fun! But what did they eat? Small food it was good! Mini fries and hamburgers on Wednesday! We got a message in the mail saying the North Pole was in danger. Devil angels were coming to destroy the last two living angels. I thought that was us so we have to hide. They went out the back door so they would not see them,

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they saw a cave, they flew into the cave and found a map to the Spirit of Christmas. They started following the map to Santa's sleigh. They found another map that leads to where the Spirit of Christmas was now. They flew as fast as they can go

before the devil angels find them. Then Natasha said, “Look over there, there's a cave, come on let's go find the Spirit of Christmas.” Then when they got into the cave they saw red eyes glowing in the dark it was a devil angel. They grabbed the

and flew as fast as they could and flew far away. They accidentally flew into a portal, it led into a dark castle with red thunder it cubash! It struck the ground. Then they saw a crowd of red eyes in the dark. Lily said isn't that the same red eyes who chased us? “Yes,” said Natash. “That's right we need to go back but now the portal closed. We're doomed, help! Don't say that the devil angels will hear us and attack.” “Oops,” said Natasha. “Natasha don't we still have the Spirit of Christmas,” said Lily. “Yes, we do!” “Thank you for saying that.” “Let's open the portal.” “How?” said Natasha. “The Spirit of Christmas can open anything.” “Cool!” “Now let's open that portal!” Then they opened the portal and then they made all the devil angels to a big cash so they would never harm anyone again, they lived so happy! The end.

By Natasha Brcko Age 7

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Tracks – New and old stories It was a bit of a slog walking, or even snow-shoeing, through the white stuff for several days. But for me it is worth being out and By Kay Knox about to see who or what has been there. Some critters are so small they can skitter across the top, tiny clawed footprints close together with barely leaving an indent. All shapes and sizes go every which way; sometimes there is evidence of “playtime” or perhaps a scuffle. on the snow, but not Often around those always. Occasionally areas of major activity a feather remains as I see the design that more attractive evitells me that it was dence. dinner time for a bird. I have always Their wing tip feaththought myself terribly clever because, ers, stretched apart to while I recognise very help keep them aloft, few tracks, I know leave imprints not unlike a hand with the when a rabbit has been around. Its small fingers spread out. front feet and much Sometimes there larger back feet make are sprinkles of red A18 www.clearwatertimes.com

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How to identify fox a triangular landing tracks in the snow. Recently, Visitors braved the I realised the largest February weather to part of the triangle come from Kaslo to showed the direction Clearwater. “Thumper” was pro“You have to see ceeding. the waterfalls here in Looking closely, I winter,” we insisted. had noted scratches “You’ve never seen on the wide, foremost anything like them.” part of the track. A After walking the fairly large penny dropped – these mark- cleared trail to see ings were made by the Helmcken Falls with its remarkable cone, toenails of the hind we persuaded them feet. The small front to just tough it out feet land first, but the to wade through the back end then passes snow to reach Spahats the front end. Now Falls. Here, after once I just need to have again watching the one of those critters come hopping past me falling water disappear into a snowy, icy cone, so I can confirm my John pointed out some theory. fox tracks. To remind me that “These are distinall indents in the snow are not made by living guishable because of the two pointy toethings, a tree dropped nails at the front,” he a sizeable snowball onto my neck recently. showed us. “See, their steps are Needless to say, this about a foot apart, but sent chills down my the marks from the back – as much from toenails and the foot fright as from the icy drops inside my jacket. fur distinguish these tracks from those The rising wind soon made by cats and sent lots more snowother doggie critters. balls flying. Wolves have extended The above descriptoenails too which tions refer to outings drag on top of the duringThis this not-quiteCrossword Sponsored by snow,” he informed his winter-yet, but here interested audience, are a couple of leftbefore we dragged over yarns about expe86 STATION RD., CLEARWATER them back to the ditions taken in past 674-3717 house and hot chocoyears and later in the late. season.

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The mystery track Winter was almost over. Jake the longlegged, curly-haired, black poodle and I chose to walk on the solid surface of local roads so we wouldn’t sink through the softening snow. Except it didn’t happen quite like that. Jake sensed something nearby and took a running leap over the snow that had been pushed up by the ploughs – and down he went into the depths of the ditch beyond. Not even the world’s best trackers would be able to identify the “track” left by his nose-plant!

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Blizzard The Reindeer My dad went out to the back porch on Christmas Eve. Then I heard him scream with fear. Dad ran back inside and yelled THERE IS A REINDEER ON OUR BACK PORCH!!!. I sprinted out side and shrieked with joy. I was so happy and excited I fainted and hit my head. I woke up on Christmas Day and ran to the back porch. I thought it was all a dream the reindeer is real. I sat down and thought and thought and thought. All of a sudden it came to me Blizzard the reindeer’s name is Blizzard. I ran to tell my mom but she didn’t listen she told me to make coffee so I did and she came and screech and called the zoo. And the zoo came and took Blizzard to live in the zoo for ever. By Jayne Cole Grade 5 The Lost Reindeer On one frosty Christmas eve there was a huge crash com-

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Santa came over and brought Norman back to his house on his reindeer driven sled. It is amazing it was faster than Norman’s ultra sled! Normans sled was out of gas so that’s great that Santa could help him. The reindeer and Santa left saying HO HO HO HO Merry Christmas and threw candy canes out to all. By Nick Anderson Grade 4

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ing from the back porch. The little boy gazed out his window in amazement, there was a bulky tough reindeer. Looking at the boy, the boy named Norman said, “Where did you come from?” The big huge awe-

some looking reindeer said, “I come from the North Pole!” Norman decided to go hop on his super fast ultra sled. It goes about 400 km per hour. They got to the North Pole by 10 pm The reindeer were happy.

We Found a Reindeer on our Porch I saw Rudolph the red nosed reindeer last night. It was Santa's reindeer Rudolph the red nosed reindeer. I love you Rudolph the red nosed reindeer. By Morgan Matwick Grade 2 Christmas at my House I put an angel on the tree. By Owen Christensen Grade 1 The Angel Mary One snowy morning the littlest Angel, Mary was playing her flute around the

magical town of Fair Village. Her sisters were the biggest Angels in Fair Village. Mary was a very kind Angel. If one of her sisters wanted some thing of hers, Mary would give it to them. All of Mary’s sister were very very nice to her. Mary would give Christmas gifts to everybody in her village to have a nice Christmas day. One day Mary was flying in the village when she saw a little girl was crying on the side of the hill. Mary went to see what was wrong. Sam just was sad because all of her friends were not being nice to her. So Mary and Sam became best friends. And Sam felt much better once she had her friend Mary. The end By Harriet Broadbent Christmas Traditions I put up a tree. I give Santa milk. I open presents when my mom and dad wake up. By Damian van Engelen Grade 1

The Littlest Angel The whole flock of angels Twelve came and sat by the door. The last angel was so small she could barely even fly. The other angels teased her for being so small. So one night the littlest angel was on her way to the very first angel meeting and then when she was just about to enter the door she heard that she was going to be banned from the meetings. So when she walked in she asked why did you say that I was going to be banned from all the meetings? And the head angel replied because you are too small and you can barely even fly. The head angel said, “Sorry but you can’t maybe next time,” So the littlest angel was on her way home and on her way home she sobbed because she was absolutely banned from her activity. So when the littlest angel got home she said, “I’m never every going to be in another activity again.

So when she went to lay down and she thought that she could maybe see Santa tomorrow so the next morning she woke up and she got dressed then she went out the door and got to the mall and she saw that Santa Clause was wearing glasses and she started to laugh and laugh. By Joey Ressler Grade 4 The Littlest Angel I have a little angel. My angel’s name is Gabby. My little angel goes on the Christmas tree. It always goes next to the star. My Mom’s a star. And my Dad has a shooting star. My angel was named after my best friend Gabby. One day my little angel came to life. It was 8:58 pm. My family was in bed already. When my angel came to life I woke up. Then my angel turned back to an ornament. I found my angel on the floor and picked it up. By Alyssa Ball Grade 3

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