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Keith McNeill

Clearwater town council approved a proposed 5.82 per cent tax increase dur-ing its May 7 meeting.

Taxes in the municipality have gone up by an average of about two per cent per year since incorporation, said Mayor John Harwood.

An open house held April 9 to dis-cuss Clearwater’s five-year financial plan attracted zero members of the public.

The municipality dropped the mill rate substantially in 2011 to help local residents cope with the recession.

With the approved increase, municipal taxes on a $200,000 home in Clearwater will increase by $40 from $692 last year to $732 this year.

Exactly how much an individual property tax will go up or down would depend on its assessed value.

Assessments were mailed out in early January.

Property taxes amount to $1.6 mil-lion or nearly 40 per cent of Clearwater’s total revenue. Other significant sources of revenue include government grants

and transfers, for $1.2 million or 30 per cent, sale of services (ICBC) for $760,000 or 20 per cent, and service to other governments, for $230,000 or 5.8 per cent.

Total revenues for the municipality amount to $3.9 million.

Residences pay 51 per cent of Clearwater’s property taxes. Businesses pay 22 per cent and utilities such as the pipeline and railroad pay 21 per cent.

Other taxation classes such as major industry, light industry, managed forest, recreation/other and farm make up the rest.

Major capital projects for 2013 include the Sportsplex (new changing rooms) at $755,000, and upgrades to the water system (remote monitoring SCADA system, completion of the ultraviolet disinfection system, and fire hydrant replacement) at $386,000.

Capital projects in the administra-tion category include renovations to the former Dutch Lake School to make it into a community center, and computer system upgrades and replacements. Total cost will be $225,000.

Upper Clearwater quilter Pat Hanson (l) shows Blackpool resident Helen Knight one of the quilts made by Thompson Valley Quilters for local foster children. The quilt in the Upper Clearwater Hall was just one of many items made by local artists and crafts-people on display last weekend during the second annual Art Crawl sponsored by North Thompson Arts Council. More than a dozen local artists from Avola to Blackpool opened their studios and showed their works during the event. For more photos, see page A11 inside. Photo by Keith McNeill

Taxes going higher

Meeting at the voting placeRon Hanson (l) and Brian Hooker come out of the polling place in the Clearwater Legion Hall during voting day on Tuesday. Look for results from the provincial election in next week’s issue of the Times, or online at www.clearwatertimes.com.Photo by Keith McNeill

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A free dump day held Saturday, May 11 was intended as an opportunity for local residents to learn how the new eco-depot in

Clearwater operates, said Dennis LaBrie, Environmental Health Services operations supervi-sor with Thompson-Nicola Regional District.

During the day, people could dump the first $20 worth of refuse without charge.

With the normal rate of disposal at $60 per tonne, that amounted to a good-

sized pickup or trailer load of garbage that could be thrown away for free.

Recyclable items, as usual, could be disposed of without charge, no matter the amount.

Several members of regional district staff were on hand to help out, along with workers from other eco-depots in the TNRD.

There were 32 landfills within the TNRD in the 1980s and 1990s, LaBrie said.

Now there are just two. All the gar-bage from the North Thompson as well as that from east of Kamloops goes into the landfill at Heffley Creek, while the land-fill at Lower Nicola accepts waste from the remainder of the TNRD.

Having only two landfills operating means residents need to reduce, reuse and

recycle as much as possible.

Clearwater’s new eco-depot has proven popular with users, said LaBrie.

One side is devoted to accepting recy-clable materials. According to the

TNRD website, these include used appli-ances (CFC-free), most batteries, card-board, clean fill, glass containers, propane tanks, glass contain-ers, tires (passenger or light truck, not on rims), used oil, and yard waste (less than 1,000 kg or five cubic meters per vehicle per day).

Appliances with CFCs, tires on rims and large quantities of yard waste can be disposed of for small fees.

Clearly marked bins show where each type of recyclable should go.

The second side of the eco-depot is devoted to non-recy-clable waste. Users drive their vehicles over a weigh scale to access it, then go over the scale again when leaving. The disposal fee is based on the weight difference.

Most people like to load their non-recyclables in their vehicles first, then their recyclables, said LaBrie. When they get to the eco-depot, they can offload their recyclables into the various bins, then go over the scale to get rid of their non-recyclables.

Keith McNeill

It wasn’t quite an all candidates’s forum at Clearwater Secondary School on Wednesday evening, May 8. One candi-date was missing – Kathy Kendall of the New Democratic Party.

About 95 local residents turned up for the event, along with incumbent Liberal MLA Terry Lake and his Conservative challenger Ed Klop.

Michael Crawford, the NDP candi-date in the last federal election, spoke for Kendall and expressed her regrets for her absence.

Party leader Adrian Dix was in Kamloops for a rally that evening, he said. Kendall had worked to get him to the city during the last week of the campaign. Now she had got her wish but the dates conflicted.

The NDP candidate had visited Clearwater four or five times during the past few weeks, Ralston said.

She planned to be here again on Saturday for a session at the Flour Meadow Bakery, starting at 9 a.m.

Liberal incumbent Terry Lake said it

was unfortunate that Kendall was not there. He pointed to various accomplish-ments he has achieved while being MLA, such as Ed Buck Manor seniors’ housing, upgrades to the Clearwater River and Trophy Mountain roads, improvements at the Infocenter, and encouraging Canfor to reopen its Vavenby operation.

The new roundabout being constructed in Highway 5 would bring $2.2 million worth of business to a local contractor, he pointed out.

“In the North Thompson I think we’re on the cusp of doing great things,” Lake said.

Conservative candidate Ed Klop said families are leaving B.C. to find work in provinces with Conservative governments.

Neither the Liberals nor the NDP have shown any ability to control spending and government debt, he said.

Klop said has been working for himself in business for 25 years, since his mid-20s, and he knows how to get the job done.

“The root of it starts with govern-ment,” the Conservative candidate said. “Who has the courage to stand up for the people?”

An empty chair marks the spot that would have been occupied by Kathy Kendall during an all can-didates’ forum held at Clearwater Secondary School on Wednesday, May. 8. The NDP candidate decided to attend a rally in Kamloops with party leader Adrian Dix instead. Present at the table are Conservative candidate Ed Klop (l) and incumbent Liberal MLA Terry Lake.Photo by Keith McNeill

Kendall misses all candidates’s forum in Clearwater

Ryley Leduc (l) hands a number ticket to Dennis LaBrie, TNRD Environmental Health Services operations supervisor, as he finishes leaving a load of garbage during a free dump day at Clearwater’s eco-depot on Saturday, May 11. Photo by Keith McNeill

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Notice of 2013 Water Regulation Watering regulations are in effect until September 30th. Properties with even numbers are allowed to water on even numbered days and properties with odd house numbers are allowed to water on odd numbered days. Watering hours are between 6:00am-10:00am and 6:00pm -10:00pm. Watering is NOT allowed between the hours of 10:00am – 6:00pm. Properties with an automatic system controlled by a timer can water between the hours of 12:00 midnight and 6:00am IF they register with the District office and comply with the even/odd house, even/odd day rule. Outdoor Fires – Residential – Fire Rating – Extreme Due to unseasonably high temperatures the Fire Danger Rating is sitting at EXTREME. The District of Clearwater is asking residents to please take extreme caution with backyard burning and campfires over this time. The Fire Chief may prohibit any or all types of outdoor fires when, in his opinion, atmospheric conditions or local circumstances may make such fires a hazard: The following conditions must be observed:

a) The piles of materials to be burned bust not be larger than 1 meger by 1 meter and shall not be more than 1.5 meters high;

b) The fire shall be not less than 4 meters from any log, stumps, snag or standing tree; c) The fire shall be at least 15 meters from any slash, other flammable debris or from any structure. d) A round point shovel and a fully charged garden hose or other source of water and not less than 18

liter in capacity shall be kept near the fire at all times. e) The fire shall be attended by at least one competent adult person until completely extinguished. f) Lighting or fueling of a fire during windy periods is prohibited.

Notice of Public Meeting Take notice that a meeting of the residents of Electoral Area “A” (Wells Gray Country) and the District of Clearwater will be held on Tuesday May 14, 2013 at 7:00pm at the Clearwater Elks Hall to consider:

The establishment of an annual financial contribution in the amount of $50,000 to assist in funding the Valley Connector Transit Service.

Since all properties within the local service area will be affected by the establishment of this service, all residents are advised to attend this meeting. This will form the basis for the ultimate decision on whether or not to proceed further on the matter. For further informant contact Ron Storie, Manager of Community Services at the Thompson-Nicola Regional District at 1.877.377.8673 Upcoming Events May 18-20 – May Day Celebrations May 25 – RCMP Bike Rodeo Upcoming Meetings of Council May 21st, 2013 – Committees of the Whole – Parks and Recreation and Infrastructure – 5:00pm May 21st, 2013 – Regular Council meeting – 7:00pm June 4th, 2013 – Finance and Audit and Economic Development Committee meeting – 5:00pm June 4th, 2013 – Regular Council meeting – 7:00pm

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Roundabout Open House The District of Clearwater will be holding a public informational open house to discuss a proposal to construct a roundabout at the existing intersection of Highway 5 and Clearwater Valley Road and Park Drive. Representatives from the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure will be present to explain how a roundabout works, give statistics and answer questions. The Open House will be held between 2:00pm-4:00pm and between 6:00 to 8:00pm Wednesday March 7th, 2012 at the Clearwater Secondary School Pit. Your input will guide our decisions. 2012-2016 Financial Plan Public Input The District of Clearwater is preparing its Five Year Financial Plan for the period of 2012-2016 and would like public input. Members of the community are encouraged to contribute input at any meeting or by dropping information at the District office or email Sheila Thiessen, Director of Finance at [email protected]. There will a public presentation of the Draft Financial Plan on April 3rd, 2012. District Grant in Aid Policy The Council of the District of Clearwater recognizes the value to the community of local clubs, groups, nonprofit organizations and charities. Applications for grants-in-aid must be made in writing addressed to the Finance and Audit Committee by April 30th, each calendar year in which the grant is required. The application shall state the reason for the request and a brief outline of the consequences if the grant is not approved. All grant applications shall declare requests that have been made to other governments/agencies the amounts applied for and the amount expected to be received. Grant in Aid forms are available at the District office. ICBC/Motor Vehicle “Insuring your teens? Make sure you have the right coverage” Did you know, ICBC offers an Excess Special Equipment endorsement? It insures permanently attached non-manufacturer's equipment worth more than $5,000, or permanently attached sound and communication equipment worth more than $1,000 for most passenger and light commercial vehicles. Historical Photos The District of Clearwater is looking for old photos depicting the Municipal Hall and other landmarks of Clearwater. Bring your old photos in and we will scan and return immediately. The best ones will be put up on the website. Items to Note

Interior Crisis Line - 1-888-353-CARE (2273). Call2Recycle box recycling batteries and cell phones at the District office

Pitch-In Canada Week – ‘Clean Sweep’ April 23-30, 2012

Upcoming Events March 7th – Roundabout Open House March 9th – Raft Mountain Skating Club – Dr. Seuss & Friends performance May 12th - Household Hazardous Waste Round up May 13th - “Free” Dump Day at Clearwater Landfill Upcoming Meetings of Council March 6th, 2012 – Parks and Recreation meeting – 5:00pm March 6th, 2012 – Regular Council meeting – 7:00pm March 20th, 2012 – Economic Development meeting – 5:00pm March 20th, 2012 – Regular Council meeting – 7:00pm

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District of Clearwater announced May 7 that town council and Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 900 had ratified a col-lective agreement for the five years from January, 2012 to December, 2016.

The agreement includes a wage increase of 1.5 per cent for the first year and 2.0 per cent for the next four.

“We are very pleased to have this five year deal completed, which is in keeping with recent

union settlements with our neighbouring juris-dictions,” said Mayor John Harwood. “While unavoidable circumstances delayed the start of bargaining, the process has been very positive from the outset. Our employees provide vital services on a consistent basis to Clearwater’s residents.”

CUPE Local 900 represents approximately 10 full-time members and several seasonal work-ers who provide a wide variety of municipal services, including water and sewer maintenance, recreation and administration.

Canfor-Vavenby holds open houseNeil McRae (left, rear), safety committee co-chair at Canfor-Vavenby, prepares to guide a tour group through the sawmill during an open house held Saturday, May 11. The event was held to highlight North American Oc-cupational Health and Safety Week, said division manager Dwayne Thiessen. “After being down for two years we thought it was appropriate to let people go through the mill and see what we’re about,” Thiessen said. The day included hot dogs, a static display, seedlings for the kids, and a bouncy castle. Another community event will likely be held in July to celebrate the company’s 75th anniversary. Photo by Keith McNeill

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The weather has warmed up early and that means District of Clearwater is bringing in sprinkling restrictions early as well.

On Friday, May 10, the District announced that, due to unseason-ably high temperatures, the municipality is having difficulty keeping up to the demands being put on its water system by irrigation within the community.

District of Clearwater asks that property owners please respect the water restriction guidelines by only watering on odd and even days as per your civic address. This watering should only to take place during the hours of 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Sticking to the watering restriction will greatly assist the District in making sure there is enough water for firefighting purposes as well as limited irrigation.

Sprinkler regulations start early for Clearwater area residents

Clearwater signs agreement with CUPE

OTTAWA - Cathy McLeod, Member of Parliament for Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo invites all constituents to have their say in the creation of a Canadian Victims Bill of Rights.

"Our government is commit-ted to standing up for victims of crime and ensuring that victims have a more effective voice in the criminal justice system," said McLeod. "These consulta-tions are critical to identifying and recognizing how to better entrench the rights of victims into a single law at the federal level."

These consultations follow the federal government's com-mitment in February to enhance the rights of victims of crime by

bringing forward legislation to implement a Canadian Victims Bill of Rights.

This legislation builds on our government's record of achieve-ments in advancing the interests for victims of crime by entrench-ing their rights into a single law at the federal level.

These achievements include:• the establishment of the Office of the Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Crime;• the creation of the Federal Victims Strategy, with more than $90 million allocated since 2007 for projects and services that help give victims a more effec-tive voice in the criminal justice system;• the allocation of more than

$10 million for new or enhanced Child Advocacy Centers since 2010 to address the needs of child and youth victims of crime;

• the introduction of legisla-tion to double the victims' sur-charge and make it mandatory; and the elimination of the faint-hope clause.

"These consultations offer a meaningful opportunity to pro-vide input on how the criminal justice system should respond to victims,” stated McLeod.

Consultations open to the public will be hosted on-line from May 1 to June 30, 2013. Those interested in participat-ing can visit the Department of Justice's website www.justice.gc.ca.

Government launches consultations on Victims Bill of Rights


Editor, The Times:Why do the Royal

Purple and Elks recognize May as hearing and speech month?

Here are some excellent reasons from Elks Canada!

• Early detection of hearing and speech disorders is everyone’s responsibility

• Early detection is critical

• Children are at risk of developing social, emotional, behavioral and/or learning problems is

speech, language and/or hearing problems are not identified early

• Difficulties with communication affect not only the child but the entire family

• Children learn speech and language from listening to oth-ers. When a hearing loss exists, the child does not get the full benefit of language learning experience

• Hearing and speech month is the opportunity to tell everyone about the

positive impact audi-ologists and speech language pathologists and supportive per-sonnel have to help Canadian’s commu-nicate

What can you do to promote commu-nication? In your con-versation with others:

• Be a model for correct pronunciation

• Listen carefully and five the person enough time to speak

• Don’t interrupt• Use a slow, natu-

ral rate of speech • Use open- ended

questions in your conversations

• If you think that someone you know has a hearing prob-lem encourage him/her to see a family physician or audiolo-gist

• Talk about it. Hearing problems are not taboo. It can hap-pen to anybody.

Jean GrossRoyal Purple

Clearwater, B.C.

Things you can’t say in elections Guest editorial by Tom Fletcher

Opinion“ Never quit. It is the easiest cop-out in the world. Set a goal and don't quit until you attain it. When you do attain it, set another goal, and don't quit

until you reach it. Never quit.” - Bear Bryant, football coach

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May is hearing and speech month

VICTORIA – Another election campaign has come and gone, with the ritual postur-ing of political parties and most news media searching for anything they can portray as a conflict.

Now comes the time to wonder why not enough people cared, or informed themselves about the real problems of running this $40 billion corporation called the B.C. govern-ment.

Why would they, when the whole thing is presented as a combination of beauty contest and sports event, with endless discussion of polls and “attack ads” and who’s ahead and what’s the score?

Again we have seen the truth of former prime minister Kim Campbell’s observation that elections are no time to talk about seri-ous issues. Indeed, there are some things you can’t speak of at all.

Peace River North MLA Pat Pimm caused a stir at a candidates’ debate when he referred to constituents’ concerns that disabled chil-dren can cause difficulties in classrooms.

He didn’t say classrooms should be seg-regated, although that’s a discussion worth having. He didn’t deny the need for more sup-port for special needs kids. But his opponents immediately portrayed it that way, and media seized on the conflict despite the factual inac-curacy.

West Vancouver-Capilano MLA Ralph Sultan had a similar experience when he referred to his study of poverty in that afflu-ent area. He noted that there was a high correlation between single parenthood and kids in poverty. Picking on single mums, his detractors exclaimed, and that’s what got reported.

The B.C. Conservatives kicked their Boundary-Similkameen candidate out of the party because he wrote an article saying women shouldn’t choose to be single mothers.

You can talk about child poverty, as long as you only discuss it based on federal sta-tistics that do not measure poverty. Christy

Clark started doing this as soon as she became B.C. Liberal leader, one of several issues where she dispensed with the facts and tried to copy a popular NDP stance instead.

She was all about families, which can of course be single people, single parents or pret-ty well anything you want them to be.

In fact the decline of the traditional family and the abdication of responsibility by many parents, fathers in particular, are central fac-tors in the problem of poor and neglected children. But you can’t talk about that, at least not during elections.

Whole areas of political discussion have devolved into euphemisms that are chosen because they can’t be defined. Everybody’s in favour of “affordable housing,” for instance. What they won’t admit is that this is code for subsidized housing, because then they would have to talk about how much the subsidy is, and who has to pay for it.

Good grief, that might raise the question of whether the state should be taking money away from some people and giving it to oth-ers so they can live where they otherwise couldn’t afford to live.

We even have rules preventing the media from reporting polls on election day. People might be influenced by this, you see. If you tell them Party X is far ahead, they might stay home and mow the lawn instead. If you tell them someone is making a comeback, they might change their vote because they want to be on the winning side, or the one that has “momentum.” Just like any other sport.

The news media are steadily losing influ-ence with the public. There are many factors involved, including the vast array of informa-tion sources that are available at most people’s fingertips.

Another factor is treating the public like they’re idiots.

– Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com

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Editor, The Times:It was very nice to read your

editorial from last week "Please take the time to vote dur-ing the provincial election on Tuesday" in the May 9 issue.

You gave both sides of politics an equal mention, thank you. It seems as if the main stream media (MSM) for the last few years are so one-sided that they could tip a battleship. There are many

stories that the people of B.C. should be hearing from them but are not told.

Also, and the icing on the cake, with a big cherry on the top, was your mention of the Swiss style of governing. We in B.C. have a voice once every four years and between elections.

With the whip system we have a four-year dictator, regardless of party in power.

Bill VanderZalm and our own Bud Smith drafted up the recall referendum in order to give us a voice. Harcourt's NDP lawyers spent four long years changing this so it is as it is today unworkable for the people to use.

Anyhow, again, thanks for the good editorial.

Wayne RussellBlackpool, B.C.


Editor, The Times:Many people enjoy Bingo.

The Elks Hall has a com-munity Bingo, every week – alternating between Tuesdays and Thursdays. These Bingos are announced in the Times. The funds raised are used to help local families and chari-ties.

The Elks Lodge #499 sponsors one of the Bingos,

which happens every second Thursday at the Elks Hall. Your local Lions Club offers the other Bingo. By attend-ing either of these you are guaranteed a great evening, a feeling of contributing to the charitable fabric of the com-munity and a ‘chance to win’ .

Royal Purple #302, starting

May 16, will be responsible for the concession booth on the Elks' Bingo nights. We look forward to seeing you there.

Jean GrossOrder of Royal Purple

Clearwater, B.C.

?Were you surprised the Canucks got eliminated so

quickly?

Angie Giesbrecht: No, I'm not sur-prised at all. I'm not a big hockey girl but they never seem to quite make it.

Madison Pendergast (with Colton): It seems every time they get in the playoffs they get distracted. Maybe if we didn't tell them it was the playoffs....

John Gawryliuk:No. Someone's got to win and some-one's got to lose. So they lost. Big deal.

Ella Greffard:Yes, they were Lou's favorite team and I'm sure he'd be disap-pointed. That's what they get for trying to get rid of Luongo.

Aud ie and Elmer DeBock: No. They're really good up to the end and then they quit. They run out of gas.

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Editor, The Times:Clearwater and District Food Bank continues to

provide assistance to needy individuals and families. In 2008 it provided approximately 33 hampers per month. In 2009 we provided approximately 45 hampers per month. Last year (2012) the demand increased to over 70 hampers per month. This year so far we have pro-vided 75+ hampers per month.

The demand has been continuously increasing and

the generosity and thoughtfulness of the Clearwater and district citizens has assisted us in meeting these needs.

The Food Bank extends a big thank-you to all who attended and supported the “Sale to Die For” at the North Thompson Funeral Service parking lot May 4. You made the event a success.

The Food Bank will conduct its sixth annual mid-season drive for non-perishable goods, sponsored by

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, on June 4 and 8. Donation bags will be delivered to homes in Clearwater and district on June 4 with instructions and a list of needed items. Donations will be picked-up on the morning of June 8.

Look for the Clearwater and District Food Bank thank-you float in the May Day parade May 18.

Clearwater and District Food Bank

Editor, The Times: Our North

Thompson com-munities are privi-leged to have such an excellent choir, delightful, entertain-ing and uplifting, who played and sang at the Clearwater ski hill chalet last Sunday. It was a great variety of cho-ral singing, solos, drumming, and other talented players of other instruments, cello, mandolin, vio-

lin and piano. Leah puts tremendous energy into train-ing and directing the choir, as well as drumming.

And, Jordene, I hope you go to see Loch Lomond yourself, some day, and possibly sing there on the shore. You have a beauti-ful voice. Thank you all for a wonderful afternoon.

Barbara FergusonClearwater, B.C.

Editor, The Times:Thank you to the community and all the

people that supported the Challengers’ Coffee House Fundraiser. Despite the power outage, we persevered and the evening was a great suc-cess! Gerda Faber organized the musicians and provided the sound system.

Without this continued support the adults with disabilities in our community wouldn’t get

the opportunity to go on a trip every year! This year they are heading to historic Barkerville and looking forward to the adventure! Thanks again, on behalf of the Challengers and staff at YCS.

Jenna Wilson,Life Skills Facilitator

Yellowhead Community Services

Food Bank says thank you to Clearwater and district

Challengers say thanks for the support

Come out and enjoy Bingo at the Elks Hall

Thank you for the songs


Editor, The Times:Why do the Royal

Purple and Elks recognize May as hearing and speech month?

Here are some excellent reasons from Elks Canada!

• Early detection of hearing and speech disorders is everyone’s responsibility

• Early detection is critical

• Children are at risk of developing social, emotional, behavioral and/or learning problems is

speech, language and/or hearing problems are not identified early

• Difficulties with communication affect not only the child but the entire family

• Children learn speech and language from listening to oth-ers. When a hearing loss exists, the child does not get the full benefit of language learning experience

• Hearing and speech month is the opportunity to tell everyone about the

positive impact audi-ologists and speech language pathologists and supportive per-sonnel have to help Canadian’s commu-nicate

What can you do to promote commu-nication? In your con-versation with others:

• Be a model for correct pronunciation

• Listen carefully and five the person enough time to speak

• Don’t interrupt• Use a slow, natu-

ral rate of speech • Use open- ended

questions in your conversations

• If you think that someone you know has a hearing prob-lem encourage him/her to see a family physician or audiolo-gist

• Talk about it. Hearing problems are not taboo. It can hap-pen to anybody.

Jean GrossRoyal Purple

Clearwater, B.C.

Things you can’t say in elections Guest editorial by Tom Fletcher

Opinion“ Never quit. It is the easiest cop-out in the world. Set a goal and don't quit until you attain it. When you do attain it, set another goal, and don't quit

until you reach it. Never quit.” - Bear Bryant, football coach

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May is hearing and speech month

VICTORIA – Another election campaign has come and gone, with the ritual postur-ing of political parties and most news media searching for anything they can portray as a conflict.

Now comes the time to wonder why not enough people cared, or informed themselves about the real problems of running this $40 billion corporation called the B.C. govern-ment.

Why would they, when the whole thing is presented as a combination of beauty contest and sports event, with endless discussion of polls and “attack ads” and who’s ahead and what’s the score?

Again we have seen the truth of former prime minister Kim Campbell’s observation that elections are no time to talk about seri-ous issues. Indeed, there are some things you can’t speak of at all.

Peace River North MLA Pat Pimm caused a stir at a candidates’ debate when he referred to constituents’ concerns that disabled chil-dren can cause difficulties in classrooms.

He didn’t say classrooms should be seg-regated, although that’s a discussion worth having. He didn’t deny the need for more sup-port for special needs kids. But his opponents immediately portrayed it that way, and media seized on the conflict despite the factual inac-curacy.

West Vancouver-Capilano MLA Ralph Sultan had a similar experience when he referred to his study of poverty in that afflu-ent area. He noted that there was a high correlation between single parenthood and kids in poverty. Picking on single mums, his detractors exclaimed, and that’s what got reported.

The B.C. Conservatives kicked their Boundary-Similkameen candidate out of the party because he wrote an article saying women shouldn’t choose to be single mothers.

You can talk about child poverty, as long as you only discuss it based on federal sta-tistics that do not measure poverty. Christy

Clark started doing this as soon as she became B.C. Liberal leader, one of several issues where she dispensed with the facts and tried to copy a popular NDP stance instead.

She was all about families, which can of course be single people, single parents or pret-ty well anything you want them to be.

In fact the decline of the traditional family and the abdication of responsibility by many parents, fathers in particular, are central fac-tors in the problem of poor and neglected children. But you can’t talk about that, at least not during elections.

Whole areas of political discussion have devolved into euphemisms that are chosen because they can’t be defined. Everybody’s in favour of “affordable housing,” for instance. What they won’t admit is that this is code for subsidized housing, because then they would have to talk about how much the subsidy is, and who has to pay for it.

Good grief, that might raise the question of whether the state should be taking money away from some people and giving it to oth-ers so they can live where they otherwise couldn’t afford to live.

We even have rules preventing the media from reporting polls on election day. People might be influenced by this, you see. If you tell them Party X is far ahead, they might stay home and mow the lawn instead. If you tell them someone is making a comeback, they might change their vote because they want to be on the winning side, or the one that has “momentum.” Just like any other sport.

The news media are steadily losing influ-ence with the public. There are many factors involved, including the vast array of informa-tion sources that are available at most people’s fingertips.

Another factor is treating the public like they’re idiots.

– Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com

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Editor, The Times:It was very nice to read your

editorial from last week "Please take the time to vote dur-ing the provincial election on Tuesday" in the May 9 issue.

You gave both sides of politics an equal mention, thank you. It seems as if the main stream media (MSM) for the last few years are so one-sided that they could tip a battleship. There are many

stories that the people of B.C. should be hearing from them but are not told.

Also, and the icing on the cake, with a big cherry on the top, was your mention of the Swiss style of governing. We in B.C. have a voice once every four years and between elections.

With the whip system we have a four-year dictator, regardless of party in power.

Bill VanderZalm and our own Bud Smith drafted up the recall referendum in order to give us a voice. Harcourt's NDP lawyers spent four long years changing this so it is as it is today unworkable for the people to use.

Anyhow, again, thanks for the good editorial.

Wayne RussellBlackpool, B.C.

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KAMLOOPS —Students in Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo will gain valuable work experience this summer as a result of the Government of Canada’s Canada Summer Jobs ini-tiative. Cathy McLeod, Member of Parliament, made the announcement Monday on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development.

“Through Canada Summer Jobs we are helping employers in Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo create 106 summer job opportuni-ties for students while strengthening our com-munity’s economy,” said McLeod.

McLeod announced that the riding will receive $455,983 in Canada Summer Jobs funding to hire stu-dents. Canada Summer Jobs helps students gain the skills and experience they need to be successful now and in the future, while earning money for the

upcoming school year.Canada Summer

Jobs is an impor-tant part of the Government of Canada’s Youth Employment Strategy (YES), which also includes the Skills Link and Career Focus pro-grams. With an annual budget of more than $300 million, YES helps youth obtain career information, develop employment skills, find jobs and stay employed.

Economic Action Plan (EAP) 2013 pro-poses an additional investment of $70 mil-lion over three years in YES to support 5,000 more paid internships. This is further to the extra $50 million that was invested through EAP 2012 to enhance YES with a new ini-tiative that connects young Canadians with jobs that are in high demand and helps them develop tangible skills and gain work experience.

Youth employment programs are part of the Government of Canada’s broader strat-egy to create an educat-ed, skilled and flexible

workforce. The govern-ment underscored its commitment to this strategy in Canada’s Economic Action Plan. A key component of the plan is to create more and better oppor-tunities for Canadian workers through skills development. To learn

more about Canada’s Economic Action Plan, visit actionplan.gc.ca.

The Government of Canada is help-ing youth plan their careers, learn new skills and find jobs through enhanced online ser-vices available at youth.gc.ca.

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Kamloops This Week

Although two years ago she called it a fantastic facility, Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo MP Cathy McLeod said she understands why the federal agri-culture research centre in Kamloops must be shut down.

The centre, a fixture in the city's agriculture sec-tor for almost eight decades, will be closed in the fall and the 14 staff there have been laid off.

Bob Jackson, regional executive vice-president with the Public Service Alliance of Canada, which represents nine of the 14 staff, said the likelihood of finding another federal-sector job in Kamloops is unlikely.

McLeod, who praised the facility in 2011 when it was also facing closure, but refocused and renamed the Grassland Applied Technology Centre, said the building and its labs are first-rate and might find another use.

When asked if that meant the building could be sold, McLeod said an intensive analysis would be done, other stakeholders consulted and a decision will be made.

The Conservative backbencher said she is disap-pointed at the decision, one of many layoffs and closures announced nationally this week, but said the Growing Forward 2 program will help fill the gap.

KTW sent an email to Agriculture and Agrifood Canada (AAFC), asking why the centre was being closed.

Its explanation:"We are consolidating our national science

capacity in key locations in line with our efforts to concentrate expertise and use our resources more effectively to generate the science and knowledge needed to advance the industry.

"AAFC will continue to support the beef sector along the innovation continuum. AAFC performs the science at the early stages of the develop-ment cycle that industry will build upon through research collaborations with academia and the pri-vate sector using GF2 federal investments."

Jackson said the federal government wants out of doing scientific research,

"They don't believe in it," he said."It's a sad tragedy, it really is."Jackson said a national health and safety

conference his union held last month showed the percentage of public-sector workers now accessing mental-health counselling through programs "has gone through the roof."

He said a similar federal workforce reduction in the 1990s was equally challenging, but caused less stress because options and choices were differ-ent and people were not, for example, being told to take a "reasonable job on the other side of the country."

McLeod said she was told no research has been undertaken at the centre since 2011; however, Lauchlan Fraser, a science professor at Thompson Rivers University, said TRU has worked in part-nership with the researchers at the centre for some time.

"It's a shame," Fraser said. "We have such a long history of excellent research coming out of that station."

Celebrating Hospital Auxiliary DayDr Helmcken Memorial Hospital Auxiliary member Sue Ludtke (l) presents some chocolate fudge to Christine Wright of Greenscapes and Greffards and Chris-tine’s son Juri during Hospital Auxiliary Day on Friday, May 10. The local Auxiliary recognized Auxiliary Day this year by visiting businesses in the Clearwater area and handing out a thank you card along with a chunk of homemade fudge. “Be-cause we are a small community the same businesses are constantly asked for donations and they always seem to step up. We, as Auxiliary members, really enjoyed going around and giving a small token back,” said Auxiliary spokesper-son Gail Capostinsky. Photo submitted

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45 YEARS AGO:“Another fed-

eral election has been called — the sixth in 11 years,” an editorial stated in the Times. Nationally, voters would choose between Liberal Pierre Trudeau and Conservative Robert Stanfield, while in the North Thompson the race between Liberal incum-bent Len Marchand and Conservative Davie Fulton. NDP candidate Vernor Jones, a high school teacher from Kamloops, was also running in the race.

40 YEARS AGO:A flag raising cer-

emony was held at Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital in conjunc-tion with National Health Week. The flag for the new hospital had been donated by members of the Helmcken family. The hospital, according to administrator Kay Rice, was almost fully equipped for the ser-vices that were to be performed there.

35 YEARS AGO:More than 40

motor-cross racers were entered in one leg of the competition for the Can-Am cup held in Clearwater. Kelly Small of Clearwater took first in the 125 cc senior class.

A complaint of shots being fired in the Clearwater Station Road area led police to the discovery of a

rifle used in the slay-ing of a Langley man on May 9 of that year. Police responding to a complaint recovered a .44 magnum rifle after a house search. A 33-year-old Clearwater man was charged with the careless use of a firearm and another local man, age 34, was arrested in connec-tion with the shooting death in Langley.

30 YEARS AGO: There was good

news for parents of Birch Island and Avola pupils when school trustees announced elementary schools in the two communities would open the next September.

Fourteen year old Samantha Birchall was chosen as new Clearwater May Queen. Diedre Marlow was first princess, and Tracey Mohrbutter Miss Congeniality.

25 YEARS AGO:Two Clearwater

businesspeople objected to the TNRD regarding a request for a temporary per-mit to operate an ice cream stand at the junction of Highway 5 and Old North Thompson Highway

in Clearwater. Naomi Cloutier, who had leased the property from Chevron Oil, felt the small ice cream take-out facility would be an asset to the com-munity.

20 YEARS AGO:Clearwater

Improvement District was urging water users to use as little as pos-sible as water flowing through the system from the watershed near the ski hill was extremely dirty. It was hoped that the well near Clearwater River bridge would be able to supply enough if everyone was careful.

15 YEARS AGO:Clearwater Food

Bank reached a crisis situation when dona-tions dropped after the busy winter season.

Clearwater RCMP reported that careless gopher hunters had discharged a bullet into the side of a resi-dence.

10 YEARS AGO:Clearwater’s

Medical Centre was closed as part of a province-wide day of protest by members

of the B.C. Medical Association after the provincial government cancelled an arbitrated settlement with B.C. doctors.

5 YEARS AGO:About 200 moth-

ers, children, fathers and others turned out May 10 to participate in a Mothers’ March for medical care. The march was to raise awareness of the need for more doctors in Clearwater.

Members of Wells Gray Search and Rescue completed a four day whitewater inflatable kayak-ing course on the Clearwater River. The members were enhanc-ing their whitewater search and rescue abilities. The course was developed by local whitewater kayak-ing school Liquid Lifestyles.

Clearwater Secondary School welcomed a group of 26 people from St-Cesaire, Quebec to participate in a seven-day exchange.

1 YEAR AGO:A lady manager

from Ghana, Leticia Ahiabu, was to join the Interior Savings Credit Union branch in Clearwater for three days as part of the Canadian Cooperative Association’s Women’s Mentorship Program. “It’s like winning a lottery for her. It’s a once in a lifetime opportunity,” said Clearwater manager Gina Walchuk.

Clearwater Minor Ball president Melody Romeo asked town council for assistance in hosting the Peewee/Midget provincial soft-ball championships in July.

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Foundation helps Evergreen AcresDrake Smith (l), president of the Evergreen Acres Society, accepts a $500 cheque from Hazel Wadlegger, head of the grants committee with the North Thompson Communities Foundation. The money is being used to install new smoke detectors in the main and annex buildings at the seniors’ housing complex. This is the foundation’s tenth year, Wadlegger said. Typi-cally it gives away about $5,000 per year for projects in the North Thomp-son Valley from Blue River to McLure. All the grants come from interest earned on money donated – the principal is never touched. Photo by Keith McNeill

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KAMLOOPS —Students in Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo will gain valuable work experience this summer as a result of the Government of Canada’s Canada Summer Jobs ini-tiative. Cathy McLeod, Member of Parliament, made the announcement Monday on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development.

“Through Canada Summer Jobs we are helping employers in Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo create 106 summer job opportuni-ties for students while strengthening our com-munity’s economy,” said McLeod.

McLeod announced that the riding will receive $455,983 in Canada Summer Jobs funding to hire stu-dents. Canada Summer Jobs helps students gain the skills and experience they need to be successful now and in the future, while earning money for the

upcoming school year.Canada Summer

Jobs is an impor-tant part of the Government of Canada’s Youth Employment Strategy (YES), which also includes the Skills Link and Career Focus pro-grams. With an annual budget of more than $300 million, YES helps youth obtain career information, develop employment skills, find jobs and stay employed.

Economic Action Plan (EAP) 2013 pro-poses an additional investment of $70 mil-lion over three years in YES to support 5,000 more paid internships. This is further to the extra $50 million that was invested through EAP 2012 to enhance YES with a new ini-tiative that connects young Canadians with jobs that are in high demand and helps them develop tangible skills and gain work experience.

Youth employment programs are part of the Government of Canada’s broader strat-egy to create an educat-ed, skilled and flexible

workforce. The govern-ment underscored its commitment to this strategy in Canada’s Economic Action Plan. A key component of the plan is to create more and better oppor-tunities for Canadian workers through skills development. To learn

more about Canada’s Economic Action Plan, visit actionplan.gc.ca.

The Government of Canada is help-ing youth plan their careers, learn new skills and find jobs through enhanced online ser-vices available at youth.gc.ca.

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Kamloops This Week

Although two years ago she called it a fantastic facility, Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo MP Cathy McLeod said she understands why the federal agri-culture research centre in Kamloops must be shut down.

The centre, a fixture in the city's agriculture sec-tor for almost eight decades, will be closed in the fall and the 14 staff there have been laid off.

Bob Jackson, regional executive vice-president with the Public Service Alliance of Canada, which represents nine of the 14 staff, said the likelihood of finding another federal-sector job in Kamloops is unlikely.

McLeod, who praised the facility in 2011 when it was also facing closure, but refocused and renamed the Grassland Applied Technology Centre, said the building and its labs are first-rate and might find another use.

When asked if that meant the building could be sold, McLeod said an intensive analysis would be done, other stakeholders consulted and a decision will be made.

The Conservative backbencher said she is disap-pointed at the decision, one of many layoffs and closures announced nationally this week, but said the Growing Forward 2 program will help fill the gap.

KTW sent an email to Agriculture and Agrifood Canada (AAFC), asking why the centre was being closed.

Its explanation:"We are consolidating our national science

capacity in key locations in line with our efforts to concentrate expertise and use our resources more effectively to generate the science and knowledge needed to advance the industry.

"AAFC will continue to support the beef sector along the innovation continuum. AAFC performs the science at the early stages of the develop-ment cycle that industry will build upon through research collaborations with academia and the pri-vate sector using GF2 federal investments."

Jackson said the federal government wants out of doing scientific research,

"They don't believe in it," he said."It's a sad tragedy, it really is."Jackson said a national health and safety

conference his union held last month showed the percentage of public-sector workers now accessing mental-health counselling through programs "has gone through the roof."

He said a similar federal workforce reduction in the 1990s was equally challenging, but caused less stress because options and choices were differ-ent and people were not, for example, being told to take a "reasonable job on the other side of the country."

McLeod said she was told no research has been undertaken at the centre since 2011; however, Lauchlan Fraser, a science professor at Thompson Rivers University, said TRU has worked in part-nership with the researchers at the centre for some time.

"It's a shame," Fraser said. "We have such a long history of excellent research coming out of that station."

Celebrating Hospital Auxiliary DayDr Helmcken Memorial Hospital Auxiliary member Sue Ludtke (l) presents some chocolate fudge to Christine Wright of Greenscapes and Greffards and Chris-tine’s son Juri during Hospital Auxiliary Day on Friday, May 10. The local Auxiliary recognized Auxiliary Day this year by visiting businesses in the Clearwater area and handing out a thank you card along with a chunk of homemade fudge. “Be-cause we are a small community the same businesses are constantly asked for donations and they always seem to step up. We, as Auxiliary members, really enjoyed going around and giving a small token back,” said Auxiliary spokesper-son Gail Capostinsky. Photo submitted

Learn more. Achieve more.If you or an adult you know would like to improve reading, writing or math skills, look under LEARN in the Yellow Pages™ or visit www.LookUnderLearn.ca

Ottawa to close research centre; 14 staffers to lose jobs this fall

MP McLeod announces new jobs for Canadian youth


45 YEARS AGO:“Another fed-

eral election has been called — the sixth in 11 years,” an editorial stated in the Times. Nationally, voters would choose between Liberal Pierre Trudeau and Conservative Robert Stanfield, while in the North Thompson the race between Liberal incum-bent Len Marchand and Conservative Davie Fulton. NDP candidate Vernor Jones, a high school teacher from Kamloops, was also running in the race.

40 YEARS AGO:A flag raising cer-

emony was held at Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital in conjunc-tion with National Health Week. The flag for the new hospital had been donated by members of the Helmcken family. The hospital, according to administrator Kay Rice, was almost fully equipped for the ser-vices that were to be performed there.

35 YEARS AGO:More than 40

motor-cross racers were entered in one leg of the competition for the Can-Am cup held in Clearwater. Kelly Small of Clearwater took first in the 125 cc senior class.

A complaint of shots being fired in the Clearwater Station Road area led police to the discovery of a

rifle used in the slay-ing of a Langley man on May 9 of that year. Police responding to a complaint recovered a .44 magnum rifle after a house search. A 33-year-old Clearwater man was charged with the careless use of a firearm and another local man, age 34, was arrested in connec-tion with the shooting death in Langley.

30 YEARS AGO: There was good

news for parents of Birch Island and Avola pupils when school trustees announced elementary schools in the two communities would open the next September.

Fourteen year old Samantha Birchall was chosen as new Clearwater May Queen. Diedre Marlow was first princess, and Tracey Mohrbutter Miss Congeniality.

25 YEARS AGO:Two Clearwater

businesspeople objected to the TNRD regarding a request for a temporary per-mit to operate an ice cream stand at the junction of Highway 5 and Old North Thompson Highway

in Clearwater. Naomi Cloutier, who had leased the property from Chevron Oil, felt the small ice cream take-out facility would be an asset to the com-munity.

20 YEARS AGO:Clearwater

Improvement District was urging water users to use as little as pos-sible as water flowing through the system from the watershed near the ski hill was extremely dirty. It was hoped that the well near Clearwater River bridge would be able to supply enough if everyone was careful.

15 YEARS AGO:Clearwater Food

Bank reached a crisis situation when dona-tions dropped after the busy winter season.

Clearwater RCMP reported that careless gopher hunters had discharged a bullet into the side of a resi-dence.

10 YEARS AGO:Clearwater’s

Medical Centre was closed as part of a province-wide day of protest by members

of the B.C. Medical Association after the provincial government cancelled an arbitrated settlement with B.C. doctors.

5 YEARS AGO:About 200 moth-

ers, children, fathers and others turned out May 10 to participate in a Mothers’ March for medical care. The march was to raise awareness of the need for more doctors in Clearwater.

Members of Wells Gray Search and Rescue completed a four day whitewater inflatable kayak-ing course on the Clearwater River. The members were enhanc-ing their whitewater search and rescue abilities. The course was developed by local whitewater kayak-ing school Liquid Lifestyles.

Clearwater Secondary School welcomed a group of 26 people from St-Cesaire, Quebec to participate in a seven-day exchange.

1 YEAR AGO:A lady manager

from Ghana, Leticia Ahiabu, was to join the Interior Savings Credit Union branch in Clearwater for three days as part of the Canadian Cooperative Association’s Women’s Mentorship Program. “It’s like winning a lottery for her. It’s a once in a lifetime opportunity,” said Clearwater manager Gina Walchuk.

Clearwater Minor Ball president Melody Romeo asked town council for assistance in hosting the Peewee/Midget provincial soft-ball championships in July.

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Foundation helps Evergreen AcresDrake Smith (l), president of the Evergreen Acres Society, accepts a $500 cheque from Hazel Wadlegger, head of the grants committee with the North Thompson Communities Foundation. The money is being used to install new smoke detectors in the main and annex buildings at the seniors’ housing complex. This is the foundation’s tenth year, Wadlegger said. Typi-cally it gives away about $5,000 per year for projects in the North Thomp-son Valley from Blue River to McLure. All the grants come from interest earned on money donated – the principal is never touched. Photo by Keith McNeill

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Wade Davis holds degrees in anthropology and biology and received his Ph.D. in ethno botany, all from Harvard University. He is the author of 17 books, including the best sellers “The Serpent and the Rainbow” (1986), “One River” (1996), “The Way� nders” (2009) and “Into the Silence” (2011). His many � lm credits include “Light at the Edge of the World,” an eight-hour documentary series written and produced for the National Geographic Channel. Davis is the recipient of the 2009 Gold Medal from the Royal Canadian Geographical Society for his contributions to anthropology and conservation, the 2011 Explorers Medal, the highest award of the Explorers Club, the 2012 David Fair-child Medal for botanical exploration, and the 2013 Ness Medal for geography education from the Royal Geographical Society. His book “Into the Silence” was awarded the 2012 Samuel Johnson Prize, the top prize for literary non� ction in the English language. Davis is a National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence. Wade Davis will of� ciate the opening for Wells Gray World Heritage year. 2013celebrates 100 years since Helmcken Falls was discovered in Wells Gray Park and marks the opening of the Thompson Rivers University (TRU) Wilderness Field Station.

AN EVENING OF EXPLORATIONWITH WADE DAVISWorld Acclaimed National Geographic ExplorerSpeaking in Clearwater, BC (Clearwater Secondary School)May 30, 2013 7pmTHE SACRED HEADWATERS$20 / Adult $30 for Families (up to 4) $10 / Student For More Information and to reserve tickets:Shelley Sim at [email protected] or call 250-674-3286. www.wellsgray.ca or www.wellsgraypark.info

celebrates 100 years since Helmcken Falls

In Loving Memory

Carol WelchSept 23/41 ~ May 18/09

I feel a warmth around

Like your presence is so near,

And I close my eyes to visualize

Your face when you were here,

I remember the times we spent together

And they are forever locked inside my heart,

For as long as I have those memories

We will never be apart,

Even though we can speak no more

Your voice is always there,

Because every night before I sleep

I have you in my prayers.

Connie, James, Baylee, Travis, Leroy,

Carmen, Madison, Lisa, Kevin, Brittney,

and Amber


KELOWNA – Elmer Epp of Kamloops was re-elected as chair of the board of directors of Interior Savings Credit Union after its annual general meet-ing held in Kelowna on May 7. Epp is an associate at the law firm of Epp Cates Oien in Kamloops. He now begins his 12th year as chair of the Interior Savings Board. Epp was also recently elected to the board of directors of Central 1 Credit Union.

At the AGM, results of the recent Board of Directors election were deliv-ered to the member-ship. Thompson/South Okanagan Region saw the re-election through acclamation of incumbent directors Gordon Matthews and Stephanie Teare, each for three-year terms. Central/North Okanagan Region saw the re-election through acclama-tion of incumbent directors Don Grant and Bianca

Iafrancesco, each for three-year terms. Paul Neustaedter was declared elected to the board for a one-year term. A special resolution to amend the credit union rules was also approved.

“Despite an uncer-tain global economic environment, Interior Savings enjoyed another successful year in 2012,” Epp said. “Total assets of Interior Savings exceeded the $2 billion mark, rep-resenting an asset growth of $23.9 mil-

lion during the year. This achievement is attributable to careful business planning and the continued sup-port of our members, employees, and com-munities.

Since 2002, Interior Savings has returned more than $45 million to its members through the Member Rewards Program. In 2012, Interior Savings shared more than $3.35 million with its members through the program, and invest-ed over $720,000 dol-lars into the commu-nity. Interior Savings continues to develop and expand its social media, mobile and online banking prod-ucts.

Interior Savings Credit Union is the largest credit union based in the Interior of BC with assets exceeding $2.0 bil-lion. Through its 21 branches, 15 insur-ance offices, and two Commercial Services Centres, the credit union offers per-sonal and commercial banking and a full range of insurance and wealth manage-ment services to members in 14 com-munities.

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Jump Rope for HeartRaft River Elementary student Alex Gerow takes part in Jump Rope for Heart at the school on May 1. Photo submitted

You bet Clearwater’s got talentVera Walker

The kickoff to this year’s Youth Week locally was Clearwater’s Got Talent on Wednesday, May 1 at Clearwater Secondary School.

The evening’s performance began with MC Alex Arduini welcoming the standing room only audience and introducing the acts to follow. CSS hosted the event in the drama/audito-rium room, which was perfect for such a night.

The acts were all good and I’m sure the judges had difficult decisions to make. Performances ranged from sing-ing and beat box to skits and Native drumming. All were original and per-formers worked hard to show the best of their talents.

You’re all winners, by doing your best and having the courage to show it.

Most original performance, Chris Gouchie, beat box; best individual act, Austyn Busse, singer and guitarist; best group act, CSS Drama Club, skit.

Coordinator and Youth Week fundraiser supervisor Eleanor Collins said that a big thank you should to out to all the wonderful volunteers who helped in making this night possible for every one.

Singer and guitarist Austyn Busse holds her prize after winning first place for best individual act during the Clearwater’s Got Talent event on May 1. Photo submitted

Elmer Epp re-elected as board chair at ISCU

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The 2013 Youth week Committee would like to send out a HUGE thank you to the District of Clearwater and Clearwater Secondary School for supporting and hosting

our Youth Week events throughout May 1-7 . We would also like to thank all the youth who participated and everyone in the community who came out to

encourage and cheer them on! In addition we recognize that Clearwater’s Got Talent, The Clearwater Carnage BMX & SK8 Competition, the Youth Awards and the

CSS school wide BBQ would not have been successful without help from the following businesses and individuals:

Oronge, Zuemies, Safety Mart, Home Hardware, Fleetwest, Jim’s Food Market, Alex Arduini, Krystle Moilliet, Ken Matheson, Robert Wallington, Chris Martin,

Gary Goodie, Tanya Chapman, Melody Romeo

Thanks to the Clearwater Times for their awesome coverage of the events and one last BIG thanks goes out to the United Way! Youth Week in Clearwater could not

possibly have been as amazing for us, the Youth Week Committee, and our community without you!!!

The 2013 Youth Week Committee,Katie Bieber, Kaylee Ash, Bobbi-Lee Foulkes, Kaylee Hudema, Dane Flegel,

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OTTAWA – Cathy McLeod, Member of Parliament for Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo, is inviting all con-stituents to have their say in the future of Canada Post.

“Last month, the Conference Board of Canada released a report on the future of Canada Post. It projected that the relentless decline in mail volume may lead to losses of close to $1 billion a year by 2020,” stated McLeod.

Canada Post is at a pivotal moment in its history. After

successfully adjust-ing to fax machines, email, and broadband internet, along came high speed Internet and smart tablets, which have shaken the mail business to its core. Statistically, Canadians mailed almost one billion fewer letters in 2012 than they did in 2006. This loss of letter mail volume means financial losses. In 2011, for the first time in 17 years Canada Post failed to earn a profit and reported a loss of $327 million before tax.

In the coming months Canada

Post faces the chal-lenge of considering all options to avoid becoming a burden on taxpayers. In doing so, Canada Post must also continue to meet its public policy obli-gations, such as serv-ing every Canadian address, including those in rural and northern Canada.

Canada Post engaged the Conference Board of Canada to con-duct an independent assessment of the future of postal ser-vice in Canada. The Conference Board report found:

• most Canadians

believe that, despite the spread of elec-tronic communica-tions, they continue to need postal services but they recognize the need for change.

• customers see the current price of a stamp as good value, and are willing to tolerate slower service than they now receive.

• the postal system remains an integral part of how small businesses send invoices and collect payments.

The Conference Board then offered a framework for dis-cussion of options addressing the chal-

lenge:• converting

Canadian households’ door-to-door delivery to community mail-boxes;

• price increases;• further replace-

ment of corporate post offices with fran-chised postal outlets;

• reduced speed of delivery;

• alternate day delivery for mail;

“I believe that Canada Post has to seriously consider all of the options in order to stem their losses as well as engage Canadians in

this discussion,” said McLeod. “I encour-age everyone to give their feedback either online at canadapost.ca or by mail to: The Future of Canada Post, 2701 Riverside Dr. Suite N0800, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0B1.”

Times Staff

Clearwater RCMP detach-ment is quite a bit busier this year than it was the same time last year, according to Sgt. Kevin Podbisky, NCO-in-charge of the detachment.

“Our caseload is getting busier. Maybe it means this town is getting busier,” he told town council during its May 7 meeting.

Detachment members inves-

tigated 308 files during the first quarter of 2013. This com-pares to 283 fires during the first quarter of 2012. Traffic members investigated 29 files during this period. A total 337 calls for services were investi-gated during the quarter.

Clearwater’s general duty section has been short-staffed since the departure of Cst. Jamie Parsons in March. The constable who was to have taken his place has been

unable to sell his home in Port MacNeil. Instead, Podbisky has arranged for Cst. Jay Meyer to transfer here from Mackenzie. The sergeant said he has worked with Meyer before and highly recommends him.

The Traffic Services unit is fully staffed, although one member is on paternity leave.

Detachment and Traffic Services members took down a marijuana grow-op in Avola in

February. A total of 728 plants were seized and charges of pro-duction and theft of electricity are being sought against the owner of the property.

There has been a notice-able increase in the number of people in this area with legal medical marijuana grow opera-tions, the sergeant said.

Several times recently they have investigated suspected ille-gal grow-ops only to find they are licensed.

There was a huge increase in vehicle collisions on area highways during the first quar-ter of the year. As a result, detachment members spent a lot of time attending to these complaints.

RCMP members are look-ing forward to the second annual Clearwater Detachment Bike Rodeo. Last year just under 50 youngsters took part. The event will be held in the Sportsplex, 10 – 2 on May 25.

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By Tom Fletcher, Black Press

High streamflow advisories have been issued across the Southern Interior of B.C. as the first warm weather of the year melts snowpacks across the province.

River levels are expected to continue to rise until Saturday in the Okanagan, Similkameen, Kootenay and Thompson regions, with daytime high temperatures expected to decline on the weekend.

The advisories are for Mission Creek and other small watersheds in the Okanagan, the Similkameen and Tulameen Rivers, the Kettle, West Kettle and Granby Rivers in the Boundary region, the Salmo, Moyie and other small watersheds in the Kootenays, and the Salmon River, Coldwater River, Chase Creek and other small watersheds in the Thompson region.

Forest fires were also spotted after high temperature records were set in several B.C.

communities in early May.The Peace River region has eight active

fires of more than 10 hectares reported in the past week, with one near Dawson Creek reaching 100 hectares in size.

The Cariboo fire centre has recorded two large fires, with one near Riske Creek cover-ing more than 400 hectares.

A 240-hectare fire at Spatsum Creek north-west of Kamloops is the largest of four fires tracked by the Kamloops fire centre since the beginning of May.

The Southeast fire centre reported two fires discovered in late April, the larger one near the St. Mary’s Indian Reserve.

As of last Thursday, the Coastal fire dis-trict had no reports of fires larger than 10 hectares.

Rivers, smoke rise with temperature increase

Right: The forest fire season is off to an early start in 2013, after a wet, slow start last year. B.C. Forest Service file photo

McLeod invites constituents to have their say on the future of Canada Post

Clearwater police detachment caseload getting busier


KELOWNA – Elmer Epp of Kamloops was re-elected as chair of the board of directors of Interior Savings Credit Union after its annual general meet-ing held in Kelowna on May 7. Epp is an associate at the law firm of Epp Cates Oien in Kamloops. He now begins his 12th year as chair of the Interior Savings Board. Epp was also recently elected to the board of directors of Central 1 Credit Union.

At the AGM, results of the recent Board of Directors election were deliv-ered to the member-ship. Thompson/South Okanagan Region saw the re-election through acclamation of incumbent directors Gordon Matthews and Stephanie Teare, each for three-year terms. Central/North Okanagan Region saw the re-election through acclama-tion of incumbent directors Don Grant and Bianca

Iafrancesco, each for three-year terms. Paul Neustaedter was declared elected to the board for a one-year term. A special resolution to amend the credit union rules was also approved.

“Despite an uncer-tain global economic environment, Interior Savings enjoyed another successful year in 2012,” Epp said. “Total assets of Interior Savings exceeded the $2 billion mark, rep-resenting an asset growth of $23.9 mil-

lion during the year. This achievement is attributable to careful business planning and the continued sup-port of our members, employees, and com-munities.

Since 2002, Interior Savings has returned more than $45 million to its members through the Member Rewards Program. In 2012, Interior Savings shared more than $3.35 million with its members through the program, and invest-ed over $720,000 dol-lars into the commu-nity. Interior Savings continues to develop and expand its social media, mobile and online banking prod-ucts.

Interior Savings Credit Union is the largest credit union based in the Interior of BC with assets exceeding $2.0 bil-lion. Through its 21 branches, 15 insur-ance offices, and two Commercial Services Centres, the credit union offers per-sonal and commercial banking and a full range of insurance and wealth manage-ment services to members in 14 com-munities.

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Jump Rope for HeartRaft River Elementary student Alex Gerow takes part in Jump Rope for Heart at the school on May 1. Photo submitted

You bet Clearwater’s got talentVera Walker

The kickoff to this year’s Youth Week locally was Clearwater’s Got Talent on Wednesday, May 1 at Clearwater Secondary School.

The evening’s performance began with MC Alex Arduini welcoming the standing room only audience and introducing the acts to follow. CSS hosted the event in the drama/audito-rium room, which was perfect for such a night.

The acts were all good and I’m sure the judges had difficult decisions to make. Performances ranged from sing-ing and beat box to skits and Native drumming. All were original and per-formers worked hard to show the best of their talents.

You’re all winners, by doing your best and having the courage to show it.

Most original performance, Chris Gouchie, beat box; best individual act, Austyn Busse, singer and guitarist; best group act, CSS Drama Club, skit.

Coordinator and Youth Week fundraiser supervisor Eleanor Collins said that a big thank you should to out to all the wonderful volunteers who helped in making this night possible for every one.

Singer and guitarist Austyn Busse holds her prize after winning first place for best individual act during the Clearwater’s Got Talent event on May 1. Photo submitted

Elmer Epp re-elected as board chair at ISCU

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Steve Graham benefit at SerenityMusicians perform at Seren-ity Center for the Performing Arts near Birch Island during a concert held in memory of Steve Graham, one of the Center's first supporters. The event was held Saturday evening, May 11.

Photos by Keith McNeill

Andrew Mercer, lead singer with Cod Gone Wild, plays the mandolin. At left is the band's Anjuli Otter on fiddle, while at top left is bass player Roy Kawano bathed in a blue spotlight.

Cod Gone Wild percussionist and singer Chad "Rhino" Carter plays the djembe.

Mike Whitty sings songs from Newfoundland.Brad Fischer (l) and Mariah Mennie from the Plastic Acid Project perform for the audience.

Plastic Acid Project member Bryan Deans plays the cello.

Ministry of Environment

VICTORIA – The Province is providing $240,000 and a new group insurance program to support volunteers in BC Parks across the province, Environment Minister Terry Lake announced recently.

“Volunteers and community partners are vital to the continued success of BC Parks,” Lake said. “It’s imperative volunteers have the sup-ports they need to work on projects that benefit our parks. Thanks to all the volunteers and part-ners who have contributed to our world-class parks and protected area system.”

This funding from the Park Enhancement Fund will help volunteers participate in regional conservation and recreation projects, including facility restoration, trail construction and inva-sive plant control.

Support is also now available for projects with a provincial scope. For more information about how to apply, go to www.bcparksvolunteers.ca.

Volunteer groups who work in BC Parks are protected even more with the new Stewardship Partners Insurance Program. Legally registered volunteer groups can now enter into five to 10 year agreements to undertake work on behalf of BC Parks. In return, all group members will be provided with liability and accident insurance when working on approved BC Parks projects. The coverage is similar to what is provided for individual volunteers.

BC Parks Volunteer Strategy was developed in 2012 and has now moved into the imple-mentation phase. The strategy was developed after consultations with volunteers, park facility operators, stakeholders and the general public to strengthen capacity within the BC Parks system and improve volunteer experience by establishing a long-term volunteer program.

Last year, over 1,500 volunteers worked on projects in BC Parks, including retirees, children, families, youth and school groups just to name a few. Some of these volunteers have specific exper-tise in trail building, biology and conservation.

British Columbia has 1,030 provincial parks, recreation areas, conservancies, ecological reserves and protected areas covering approxi-mately 14.3 per cent of the provincial land base.

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Steve Graham benefit at SerenityMusicians perform at Seren-ity Center for the Performing Arts near Birch Island during a concert held in memory of Steve Graham, one of the Center's first supporters. The event was held Saturday evening, May 11.


Andrew Mercer, lead singer with Cod Gone Wild, plays the mandolin. At left is the band's Anjuli Otter on fiddle, while at top left is bass player Roy Kawano bathed in a blue spotlight.

Cod Gone Wild percussionist and singer Chad "Rhino" Carter plays the djembe.

Mike Whitty sings songs from Newfoundland.Brad Fischer (l) and Mariah Mennie from the Plastic Acid Project perform for the audience.

Plastic Acid Project member Bryan Deans plays the cello.

Ministry of Environment

VICTORIA – The Province is providing $240,000 and a new group insurance program to support volunteers in BC Parks across the province, Environment Minister Terry Lake announced recently.

“Volunteers and community partners are vital to the continued success of BC Parks,” Lake said. “It’s imperative volunteers have the sup-ports they need to work on projects that benefit our parks. Thanks to all the volunteers and part-ners who have contributed to our world-class parks and protected area system.”

This funding from the Park Enhancement Fund will help volunteers participate in regional conservation and recreation projects, including facility restoration, trail construction and inva-sive plant control.

Support is also now available for projects with a provincial scope. For more information about how to apply, go to www.bcparksvolunteers.ca.

Volunteer groups who work in BC Parks are protected even more with the new Stewardship Partners Insurance Program. Legally registered volunteer groups can now enter into five to 10 year agreements to undertake work on behalf of BC Parks. In return, all group members will be provided with liability and accident insurance when working on approved BC Parks projects. The coverage is similar to what is provided for individual volunteers.

BC Parks Volunteer Strategy was developed in 2012 and has now moved into the imple-mentation phase. The strategy was developed after consultations with volunteers, park facility operators, stakeholders and the general public to strengthen capacity within the BC Parks system and improve volunteer experience by establishing a long-term volunteer program.

Last year, over 1,500 volunteers worked on projects in BC Parks, including retirees, children, families, youth and school groups just to name a few. Some of these volunteers have specific exper-tise in trail building, biology and conservation.

British Columbia has 1,030 provincial parks, recreation areas, conservancies, ecological reserves and protected areas covering approxi-mately 14.3 per cent of the provincial land base.

BC Parks volunteers get more protection

When you turn on your tap and clean, safe water comes out, do you ever wonder how it got there or what happens to it when it goes down the drain? Or why you should care?

“We may think we have enough water for our needs in BC but that is not always the case. Our water is finite, and the demand is increasing due to climate change, popula-tion growth and industry needs,” says Daisy Fos-ter, CEO of the 4,700-member BC Water & Waste Association. “Although the expenses may not be apparent, there are significant costs, energy and human input required to treat our drink-ing water to be clean and safe, deliver it to our taps, and manage the wastewater that goes down the drain.”

She adds, “New regulations and aging infrastructure such as pipes and treatment systems will mean upgrades and replace-ments and this is something we are all going to have to pay for.”

During Drinking Water Week, May 20 – 26, BC Water & Waste Association asks you to ‘Get

to Know Your H2O’ and think about the impact of your every-day habits.

“We forget that we use the same treated drinking water to

wash our cars and water our lawns. We flush our toilets and away it goes with whatever we put down there,” says Foster. “Just a few simple changes such as water-ing our lawns less, using rain barrels, installing

water efficient fixtures or appli-ances, and not putting harmful substances down our drains can make a big difference.”

For example, detergents, paint, medications, and many other household products end up at wastewater treatment plants where special processes are required to minimize the impact on the environment and receiv-ing waters. Fats, oils and grease that we put down our drains can often cause blockages in sewer lines resulting in costly repairs.

Foster says, “During Drinking Water Week, get involved and learn more about your water and the impact of your actions. Start by taking the Community Water

Challenge and pledge to be water wise.”

The five easy pledges can be taken online. People can also find out about community events such as tours of water and wastewater treatment facil-ities in their area, or download fun and educational activities for children and families, at www.drinkingwaterweek.org.

Our water – Why do we need to protect it? Why should we care?

Be Water Wise:□ I will limit my shower time to 5 minutes per day.

□ I will install a water efficient fixture or appliance in my home.

□ I will use less water outdoors by giving my lawn only the amount of water it needs (2.5 cm of water each week, or the height of a tuna can).

□ I will turn off the tap when brushing my teeth, scrubbing dishes, shaving, or during any other water wasting activity.

□ I will not put harmful substances such as cleaners, paints, pesticides and grease down my drain.

Did You Know? n The average British Columbian uses 353 litres of water per day, yet thinks they use less than 200 litres per day.* n 78 per cent of British Columbians would fix an internet outage within a day, but only 50 per cent would fix a leaky faucet within the same time frame.*n Replacing an 18-litre-per-flush toilet with an ultra low volume 6-litre or less model leads to a 66% savings in water flushed and will reduce indoor water use by about 30%.

*RBC 2013 Canadian Water Attitudes Study.

Are you water wise? Take the Community Water Challenge and enter to win an exciting water-themed getaway in Vancouver courtesy of The Fairmont Waterfront and Helijet, plus receive 10% off water efficient fixtures at Splashes Bath & Kitchen Centres across BC! It’s simple – just pledge to take one or all of the water wise actions below. Make your pledge at:

drinkingwaterweek.org/challenge

Take the Community

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DrinKing WATer WeeK MAY 20-26, 2013

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True and False: Test your water knowledge!

1. British Columbians use more water than other Canadians. T__ F__

2. A toilet that continues to run after flushing can waste up to 200,000 litres of water in a single year. T__ F__

3. The best way to achieve a healthy lawn is by watering lightly several times a week. T__ F__

Answers: 1.True: British Columbians use an average of 353 litres of water per day; the average Canadian uses 274 litres of water per day.* 2. True: To find out if your toilet is leaking, put two or three drops of food colouring in the tank at the back of the toilet, and wait a few minutes. If the colour shows up in the bowl, there’s a leak. 3. False: Watering your lawn thoroughly once per week rather than lightly at a greater frequency will strengthen the roots and promote a greener, healthier lawn.

*Environment Canada, 2011.

facebook.com/drinkingwaterweek @drinkingwaterwk

For more water wise tips and ‘Did You Knows’, and to download educational activities for your home or classroom, visit www.drinkingwaterweek.org.

When you turn on your tap and clean, safe water comes out, do you ever wonder how it got there or what happens to it when it goes down the drain? Or why you should care?

“We may think we have enough water for our needs in BC but that is not always the case. Our water is finite, and the demand is increasing due to climate change, popula-tion growth and industry needs,” says Daisy Fos-ter, CEO of the 4,700-member BC Water & Waste Association. “Although the expenses may not be apparent, there are significant costs, energy and human input required to treat our drink-ing water to be clean and safe, deliver it to our taps, and manage the wastewater that goes down the drain.”

She adds, “New regulations and aging infrastructure such as pipes and treatment systems will mean upgrades and replace-ments and this is something we are all going to have to pay for.”

During Drinking Water Week, May 20 – 26, BC Water & Waste Association asks you to ‘Get

to Know Your H2O’ and think about the impact of your every-day habits.

“We forget that we use the same treated drinking water to

wash our cars and water our lawns. We flush our toilets and away it goes with whatever we put down there,” says Foster. “Just a few simple changes such as water-ing our lawns less, using rain barrels, installing

water efficient fixtures or appli-ances, and not putting harmful substances down our drains can make a big difference.”

For example, detergents, paint, medications, and many other household products end up at wastewater treatment plants where special processes are required to minimize the impact on the environment and receiv-ing waters. Fats, oils and grease that we put down our drains can often cause blockages in sewer lines resulting in costly repairs.

Foster says, “During Drinking Water Week, get involved and learn more about your water and the impact of your actions. Start by taking the Community Water

Challenge and pledge to be water wise.”

The five easy pledges can be taken online. People can also find out about community events such as tours of water and wastewater treatment facil-ities in their area, or download fun and educational activities for children and families, at www.drinkingwaterweek.org.

Our water – Why do we need to protect it? Why should we care?

Be Water Wise:□ I will limit my shower time to 5 minutes per day.

□ I will install a water efficient fixture or appliance in my home.

□ I will use less water outdoors by giving my lawn only the amount of water it needs (2.5 cm of water each week, or the height of a tuna can).

□ I will turn off the tap when brushing my teeth, scrubbing dishes, shaving, or during any other water wasting activity.

□ I will not put harmful substances such as cleaners, paints, pesticides and grease down my drain.

Did You Know? n The average British Columbian uses 353 litres of water per day, yet thinks they use less than 200 litres per day.* n 78 per cent of British Columbians would fix an internet outage within a day, but only 50 per cent would fix a leaky faucet within the same time frame.*n Replacing an 18-litre-per-flush toilet with an ultra low volume 6-litre or less model leads to a 66% savings in water flushed and will reduce indoor water use by about 30%.

*RBC 2013 Canadian Water Attitudes Study.

Are you water wise? Take the Community Water Challenge and enter to win an exciting water-themed getaway in Vancouver courtesy of The Fairmont Waterfront and Helijet, plus receive 10% off water efficient fixtures at Splashes Bath & Kitchen Centres across BC! It’s simple – just pledge to take one or all of the water wise actions below. Make your pledge at:

drinkingwaterweek.org/challenge

Take the Community

Water Challenge!

In BC we may take our water for granted, but it is a finite resource we need to value and protect.

DrinKing WATer WeeK MAY 20-26, 2013

drinkingwaterweek.org

True and False: Test your water knowledge!

1. British Columbians use more water than other Canadians. T__ F__

2. A toilet that continues to run after flushing can waste up to 200,000 litres of water in a single year. T__ F__

3. The best way to achieve a healthy lawn is by watering lightly several times a week. T__ F__

Answers: 1.True: British Columbians use an average of 353 litres of water per day; the average Canadian uses 274 litres of water per day.* 2. True: To find out if your toilet is leaking, put two or three drops of food colouring in the tank at the back of the toilet, and wait a few minutes. If the colour shows up in the bowl, there’s a leak. 3. False: Watering your lawn thoroughly once per week rather than lightly at a greater frequency will strengthen the roots and promote a greener, healthier lawn.

*Environment Canada, 2011.

facebook.com/drinkingwaterweek @drinkingwaterwk

For more water wise tips and ‘Did You Knows’, and to download educational activities for your home or classroom, visit www.drinkingwaterweek.org.


10-11Art Crawl in the ValleyLeft: Doris Laner demonstrates her painstaking painting technique in the studio near her home in Upper Clearwater. More than a dozen artists from Avola to Blackpool opened up their studios for the second annual Art Crawl sponsored by North Thompson Arts Council last weekend.

Right: Mel Sasek (l) checks out the cedar strip kayaks and canoes made by Steve McIntosh. The handmade boats were just part of the arts and crafts on display at Upper Clearwater Hall during the Art Crawl.Photos by Keith McNeill


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Sports

Vera Walker

The Zuk family was gracious enough to host Step by Step Trick Training the weekend before last at their beautiful farm. The weather was favourable for this outdoor clin-ic held recently in East Blackpool.

Equine trick trainer and author Jackie Jones came from her home in Saskatchewan to teach 13 eager stu-dents and their equine partners.

We learned that every trick is really a part of a horse’s natural behaviour when amongst them-selves.

Our part was to gain our horses’ trust through the various exercises and also prove to them that we are fair in our requests and rewards.

A person can teach any desired result but in what manner do they achieve the result? The easiest way is Pavlovian – command, reaction, reward. Sometimes the person must take physical steps to teach the command and reward immediately for the slightest correct reaction. This way trust and confidence are gained, building a strong founda-tion.

Cherry Van Immerzeel and Blizzard arrived from 150 Mile House. Newlyweds Candice and Jordan came from Kamloops.

Jessica Cappel and Denis from Barriere already excelled at many of these tricks and built on them. From Wells Gray Riders Association were: Amber Zuk and Jasper, Elisya McClennon and Jocko, Penny Harper and Stormy, Mitch Miller and Sparky, Marlene Cousins and Cherry, Morgan Spencer and Spirit, Jason Griffin and JJ, Vera Walker and Sahara, and Christine Quirion and Jake.

All of us learned a lot about ourselves and our horse friends and now carry more tools in our “mental belts” for future use.

At the end of the weekend every horse could bow, stand on a pedestal, hug and kiss. A few oth-ers were able to teach their horse to lay down (a very submissive position) and even to sit.

All participants were pleased with their results and would gladly have Jones come back for another clinic.

Elementary students competeKeanen Bromley clears the bar on the high jump as he takes part in the annual elementary school track and field meet at Clearwater Secondary School on Wednesday, May 8. This year only Raft River Elemen-tary took part, with students coming from Grades 4 to 7. Photo by Keith McNeill

Squirts start warming upJayden Kjenstad throws and Tristan Blackmore catches during a Squirts softball practice at Capostinsky Park on Thursday, May 9. Enough youngsters have signed up for Clearwater to field two under-12 teams this season.Photo by Keith McNeill

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www.wgra.webs.com

1st Annual Horse Awareness Ride & Walk

PROMOTING SAFETY FOR HORSES & RIDERS AND PEDESTRIANS ON THE

ROAD

Please come join the community for a walk to raise awareness of the horse & rider, family and children and all other pedestrians.

This ride and walk is to help promote the importance of PASSING WIDE & SLOW

Support the community on

JUNE 1st 2013 at 10AM

Walk starts at the Clearwater New Life Assembly to the Strawberry Moose! (5km)

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Ephesians 4:29 You must let no unwhole-some word come out of your mouth, but only what is beneficial for the building up of the one in need, that it may give grace to those who hear.

I made a mistakes years ago that I still remember to this day. A woman I worked with was pregnant and she had told this to another workmate of mine who then confided the secret to me. At the time I didn’t see it as being that big a secret so I casually mentioned it to the woman in ques-tion. She was taken aback that I knew and the next day my workmate tore a strip off of me for break-ing his confidence. Looking back I’m not sure why I conve-niently forgot that the woman’s pregnancy was a secret. It may have been ignorance on my part or perhaps not wanting to feel left out of the loop. Regardless what I did was classified as gossip.

Those that engage in gossip are revealing themselves to be, or acting like, pathetic cowards. Gossip is a person’s attempt to make himself or her-self feel powerful or worthwhile by build-ing themselves up on the backs of others’ shortcomings. It shows a person who values herself so little that the only way they can feel better about them-selves is speak badly about others. Gossip does have the benefit of immediate pleasure, like a drug. There is

sense of importance as others value with lustful delight the information you share. But like drugs the temporary pleasure will come with long term consequences of loneliness and a bad reputation.

Ultimately those that gossip are strug-

gling with same problem I had, a lack of self-worth. Self-worth is established in meaningful, loving relationships of those whose opinion we value. Unfortunately even the best of rela-tionships will endure times of dissatisfac-tion. The solution is

to establish our worth in the God of the Bible that valued us so much that He had his son tortured and put to death for our faults and mistakes so that we could experi-ence the greatest most meaningful, most lov-ing relationship with Him.

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Vera Walker

Felix Couturier loved his music and loved to share it with people. He wanted to make a difference to the community and that love can go on and be shared through his one wish before passing away and that was to donate any money

instead of buying flowers or giving donations to the can-cer foundation.

A celebration of life was held on May 4 for the former resident of East Blackpool at the Wells Gray Inn conference room. Later that evening a jam session was at the Wells Gray

pub. Both rooms were kindly donated by Bonnie and Jeff Ruttan, owners and longtime family friends.

The Blue Loon Restaurant raised over $1,000 for the Fexix Couturier music fund. Doug Fenwick and Jeannette Ketch, close friends of the

Couturier family and owners of the restau-rant, decided that all of April’s coffee sale monies would help to make a difference.

Felix Couturier will be missed by many but his legacy will live forever. Both Clearwater school’s music departments are the recipients of the monies raised.

Chorus sings for peaceBarriere resident Bill Fowler leads a general sing-along during North Thomp-son Community Chorus’ Concert for Peace in the Clearwater ski hill lodge on Sunday, May 12. The chorus also put on a concert in Barriere earlier.Photo by Keith McNeill

GATINEAU, QC, /CNW/ - The federal govern-ment recently announced that family doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners and fam-ily medicine residents in more than 4,200 rural communities across Canada can now apply for Canada Student Loan for-giveness. The announcement was made by the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development.

"By offering Canada Student Loan forgiveness, we're doing our part to

encourage health care profes-sionals to serve Canadians in rural and remote communi-ties where they are needed to improve access to primary care," said Minister Finley. "This initiative is part of our government's commitment to strengthen health care for all Canadians."

Student loan forgiveness is available for up to five years for work in designated com-munities, which are communi-ties with an urban core popu-lation of less than 50,000, outside of provincial capitals.

Employment must have start-ed on or after July 1, 2011. This initiative applies to the federal portion of Canada Student Loans. Applications and information are available on CanLearn.ca.

Nurses and nurse practi-tioners could receive up to $4,000 per year in Canada Student Loan forgiveness, to a maximum of $20,000 over five years. Family doctors and residents in family medicine could receive up to $8,000 per year, to a maximum of $40,000 over five years.

Student loan forgiveness applications now being accepted from family doctors and nurses working in rural communities

Music programs to benefit from Couturier benefit

Gossips feel good by speaking badly of othersThink on These ThingsBy Mike Kiewitt

Clearwater Community Baptist Church


St James Catholic Church

Sunday Service Mass • 11am - 12pmTuesday & Thursday

10am324 Clearwater Village

Road 250-672-5949

Father Don O’Reilly

Clearwater Seventh-Day

Adventist Church

Pastor Bill KellySaturday Service - 10amClearwater Christian ChurchPh. 250-674-3468

Clearwater Living Streams Christian

FellowshipMeeting at

New Life Assemblyevery Sunday 5:00pm

Contact Dave Meehan 250-674-3217email: [email protected]

Clearwater Community Churchopen to everyone - all denominations

CLEARWATER NEW LIFE ASSEMBLYDan Daase - Pastor

Sunday Morning Worship 10:30am

(Kids church during service)Wednesdays Am - Ladies Bible Study

Thursday 3-5pm Kids ClubPhone: 250-674-2345308 W Old N Thompson Hwy

ChurchDirectoryYour places of worship

VAVENBY CHRISTIAN CHURCH

3083 Capostinsky Rd. • Service 11 a.m.

Sunday Morning Celebration

ServicesIan Moilliet Pastor -

250-676-9574Non Denominational

Clearwater Christian Church“an Independent” congregation in fellowship with the

broader Christian community in the area.Meeting at: 11 Lodge Drive

(Behind Fields Store)

Sunday Worship Service

10 amOn the Web: www.clchch.com

For information 250.674.3841 or 250.674.2912

Pastor Mike Kiewitt250.674.1332

www.ccbaptist.ca

COMMUNITYBAPTIST24E Old North Thompson Hwy

Worship Service 10:30

CLEARWATER UNITED CHURCH

Meeting at Catholic Church of St. James

WorShip Sunday 9am

Rev. Brian Krushel250-672-5653 • 250-674-3615

www.norththompsonpc.ca

We regret to announce that the

CHILDREN’S CAMPS AT

WILL NOT BE OPERATING THIS SUMMER

Tom Meland 250-674-3228


Business & Service DirectoryACCOUNTANT - CERTIFIED

STONE & COMPANY(Robert Lawrie, Silvia Scheibenp� ug)

Certi� ed General AccountantsRison Realty • 32 E Old N. Thompson Hwy.

Feb. 1st to Apr. 30th - Every ThursdayMay 1st to Jan. 31st - By AppointmentHours: 9:30 am to Noon, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Phone: 250-674-2532 • Kamloops: 554-2533 • Fax: 554-2536Financial Statement Preparation • Corporate & Personal Income Taxes

Accountant - Certified Appliance Repair

CARPENTRY

Hazel’s HousingQUALITY WORK

• NEW CONSTRUCTION • RENOVATIONS • ROOFING

CLEARWATER, B.C.

250-674-4083Hazel Dowds

Journeyman Carpenter

Carpentry

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS

Symons ElectricGood Prices • Great Service • Quality WorkLARRY SYMONS • LICENSED & BONDED • CLEARWATER

- CLOSED MONDAYS - • B.C. Reg. #24833

250-587-6175

Electric Contractors

Building Supply

Winter Hours • 8:30am - 5pm

Electric Contractors

Licenced & BondedReg. NO: 99142

Florist

JAGER GARBAGEResidential & Commercial

Garbage Collection. Residential includes Blue Bag Recycling

Containers available for construction sites, yard clean-up, industrial sites etc.

Phone Jager Garbage 250-674-3798Serving from Vavenby to Blackpool area

GARBAGE COLLECTIONGarbage Collection

Business & Service Directory

Taylor, Epp & DolderLawyers

Wednesdays 9:00 a.m. - NoonBarriere Centre - 480 Barriere Town Road

Lawyer in attendance: Elmer Epp

Barriere 250-672-5244 • Kamloops: 250-374-3456

Lawyers

MOTOR LICENCE OFFICE

ICBC AgentDistrict of Clearwater

250-674-2733132 Station Road, Box 157, Clearwater, B.C. V0E 1N0Offi ce Hours: Monday to Friday - 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Open through the Noon hour

Motor Licence Office

Service • Sales • InstallationsStar Choice Approved Service TechnicianPhone: 250-674-0066 or 250-674-8877

email: [email protected]

Satellite Service

WELLS GRAY

TAXIAVAILABLE 24 HOURS • 7 DAYS A WEEK

250-674-2214 • 250-674-1542

Taxi Service

BUD’S WATER WELLS LTD.Toll Free 1-888-83WELLS OVER 25

YEARS EXPERIENCEResidential & Industrial Wells

Certifi ed Well DrillerDuane BochekKamloops, B.C.

Bus. (250) 573-3000Toll Free 1-888-839-3557

Water Wells

Safe ShelterIf you need help getting away from domestic abuse,

call Safe Home

(250) 674-2135 in Little Fort, Clearwater, Birch Island, Vavenby, Avola & Blue River

(250) 682-6444 in Dar eld, Barriere, Chu Chua, Louis Creek and McLure

Anytime day or night - Please don’t wait until it’s too late.Call us now. We can help.

If you would like to volunteer, call 250-674-2600 and ask for Wendy

Lawyer

Jim McCreightin Clearwater the 2 nd & 4 th

W ednesday of each month

Ph: 250-674-2255 (Clearwater)Toll Free: 1-888-374-3161

Located in the BB&R Insuranceoffice, Brookfield Mall



For all your legal needs, including:• Wills & Estates • Real Estate • Accident & Injury

Located in the Interior Savings Offi ce, Ph: 250-674-2255 or Toll Free: 1-888-374-3161

Nursery


Kodiak Kennels Breeding & Boarding

Breeders of Golden RetrieversPet Vacations at Kodiak Ranch

Lyle & Mary ThomasBox 189Clearwater, B.C. V0E 1N0

Ph. 250-674-0093Toll Free. 1-877-Kodiak9www.kodiakranch.com

Pick up and delivery available

KennelHorseshoeing

Cell: 250-682-5577 • Home: 250-674-4033

Interior Design

• C u s t o m B l i n d s & D r a p e r y • H o m e D é c o r F a b r i c• F l o o r i n g S a m p l e s • J o u r n e y m a n F l o o r I n s t a l l a t i o n s• P a i n t i n g - I n t e r i o r & E x t e r i o r • S m a l l R e n o v a t i o n s

• I n - H o m e D é c o r C o n s u l t a t i o n s

Call Val the Blind Gal250-674-1543

Toll Free 1-866-674-1543

Valerie PantonIn-home Décor Consultant 26 years experience

Jim PantonFloor Layer & Painter

37 years in the trade• • •

• C u s t o m B l i n d s & D r a p e r y • H o m e D é c o r F a b• F l o o r i n g S a m p l e s • J o u r n e y m a n F l o o r I n s t a l l a• P a i n t i n g - I n t e r i o r & E x t e r i o r • S l l R

Call Val the B250-674-

Toll Free 1-866-

Styling on Highway 5

ContractingON CALL

Service CenterLandscaping

Sweeper

Post Hole Auger

DIVISION

Construction, Renos & DemosSeptic Service - Pumper TruckBackhoe & BobcatCertifi ed Traffi c Control & Tow Truck - 24 HoursTraffi c Control/Certifi edPortable toilet rentalsChimney SweepPlumbingWell Repair

Traffi c Control & Towing

RON ROTZETTER250-674-0145 / 250-318-7235

Call 250-674-1869

DIVISIONS

Naturalized Landscaping

Box 463Clearwater, B.C. V0E [email protected]

Tel: (250) 674-3444Fax: (250) 674-3444

Geoff Ellen, P. AGForest Agrologist

• Landscape Design • Xeric Dryscapes • Native Species Landscapes • Hydroseeded Lawns • Land Reclamation

• Agroforestry • Range Management • Raw Land Assessment/Ideas • Aerial Revegetation • Greenhouses

AMARANTH FARM & NURSERY - McLure BCColorado Spruce Blue/Green

1m to 3m’s - Burlapped & Basketed

$60 - $160 • Hundreds to Choose from

Large Caliper Colorful Shade Trees to 14’

Call Bob at 672-9712 • cell 819-9712Wholesale to the Public & Business

massage

Located In The Legion Building

BODY HARMONYShiatsu Clinic

Registered with N.H.P.C. & Canadian Refl exology Association

Open Tues., Wed. & Thurs. Call for day or evening

appointments(250) 674-0098

ACUPRESSURE & SHIATSU MASSAGE

JAYLEE DOG GROOMINGArlee Yoerger

Professional Quality Pet Grooming

3133 Hundsbedt RdVAVENBY BC

250-676-0052

Pet Grooming

Septic

ON CALL SEPTIC SERVICES in Clearwater will be in

Valemount, Blue River and Avola every fi rst Friday of each month.

Charges for septic pumps start at $250 plus tax. Charges are subject to pump volume, location of the tank

and dumping fees.We do require a minimum of 3 appointments

to be able to service your area.

Please call to make an appointment250-674-0145 or 250-674-1869

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For All YourAdvertising

Needs

Call

THE TIMESAl Kirkwood

674-3343

CONTRACTORS

Septic - Installation - Service - PumpingDemolition - Excavation - Backhoe Service

Trucking - Crane Truck - Water - DumpGravel - Sand - Top Soil - Snow Removal

Paul Jack250.819.3205 250.299.9510

ContractingConstruction

John White

Fully Insured

Journeyman Carpenters

Bonded General Contractor

Tiny Builders Ltd.Box 345

Clearwater BCV0E 1N0

(250) 674-4001(250) [email protected]

ConstructionConstruction &

Renovations from Foundations

to Roof

Rob Kerslake

Steve Noble

APPLIANCE REPAIRS

NORTH RIVERAPPLIANCE REPAIRFour Star Service

250-674-0079

DOUG JAMESPARTS - SALES - SERVICE CALLS USED APPLIANCES

73 Taren Drive, Clearwater Phone 250-674-2929 Toll Free: 1-877-974-2929

~ fl owers ~ plants ~ gifts ~ balloon bouquets ~specializing in weddings, sympathy, birthdays,

anniversaries and other important occasions

Heating & Air Conditioning

Furnace Installations • Heat Pump Installations • Hot Water Tank Replacements • Air Conditioning installs • We repair all makes

and models • Modular Home Furnaces • Ducting

250-879-2777



250-674-2733132 Station Road, Box 157, Clearwater, B.C. V0E 1N0Of� ce Hours: Monday to Friday - 8:30 am to 4:30 pm



Bringing a little

Sunshine to you

Greenhouse & Gardening

Sunshine Valley GrowersKyla Parsons250-674-2075141 Wadlegger Rd.

OPEN 9am - 5pm

Plumbing & Drains

NEED A PLUMBER?

JASEN MANN 250-674-8151

NORTH THOMPSON

NTPDPLUMBING AND DRAINS

Contractor

Building Contractor

Renovations • Additions • New Construction Home Repairs • HAFI Jobs • Proje� Management

250-674-3875 Clearwater, BC • [email protected]�

40 years experience

Building ContractorHANS OUNPUU

Mechanics - heavy duty

CERTIFIED HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC

Available for Maintenance and Service

Hwy 5 • 250-674-0145

AT ON CALL... WE DO IT ALL...On allSERVICES


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Planning for bike skills park(L-r) Tim Pennell, TNRD director for Wells Gray Country (Area A) presents a $2,500 cheque to Clear-water Ski Club president Dennis Greffard as mountain biker Clayton Sollows looks on. The money will be used to design a bike skills park at the ski hill. Photo by Keith McNeill

Submitted

Kamloops— As Royal Inland Hospital continues to struggle with capacity issues, New Democrat candi-dates in Kamloops were outlining the practical steps the NDP would take to improve our health care system.

A New Democrat government would invest $105 million over three years to ensure seniors get the sup-port they deserve and the long term care they need, said Tom Friedman, the NDP candidate in Kamloops-South Thompson.

“This investment will help more seniors get the care they need at home. Our seniors deserve better, and the NDP is committed to getting them the care they deserve.”

Kamloops-North Thompson NDP candidate Kathy Kendall noted that increasing seniors care would reduce demand on hospitals and free up resources for other things.

“As we increase the level of home care for seniors, we can redirect resources like acute care to deliver-ing services for other people,” said Kendall. “This will reduce demand on overburdened hospitals like Royal Inland and improve the quality of care for everyone in our healthcare system.”

Kendall also said the NDP plan addresses the deterioration in rural

healthcare by committing to increase access to multi-disciplinary health clinics and develop a Rural Acute Care Initiative to improve acute care and emergency services in hospitals across BC.

“Residents of Barriere, Clearwater and other small communities often have to drive long distances for medi-cal services,” noted Kendall. “I’m sure residents of these communities will welcome more support for healthcare in rural towns.”

In addition to investing in senior’s care and improving rural health care, an NDP government will ensure that youth are able to access mental health services.

“One in seven young people in BC are affected by mental illness, yet parents don’t know where to turn to get help for their children,” said Friedman. “Often it’s because the ser-vices they need simply aren’t available. The New Democrat plan for child and youth mental health would take practical steps to change that.”

Rick Turner, co-chair of the Kamloops Healthcare Coalition, wel-comed the announcement.

“The investment in seniors care and rural healthcare services is wel-come,” Turner said. “It’s encouraging that the NDP is making healthcare in Kamloops and North Thompson a priority.”

NDP will expand seniors home care, reducing demand on Royal Inland Hospital, say Kendall and Friedman


Contracting

On allSERVICESConstruction • Renovations • Certi� ed Septic & Water • Plumbing • Wells & Repairs •

Excavation • Dump Truck • Toilet Rentals • Towing • Certi� ed Traf� c Control

AT ON CALL... WE DO IT ALL...

Septic Service - Pumper TruckBobcat and Backhoe

Plumbing

Office Space for RentIndustrial Lot with Hwy 5 Access and Visibility

$350 a month.

250-674-0145

ORWATER WELLS



Certi� ed Well DrillerDuane BochekKamloops, B.C.

Bus. (250) 573-3000Toll Free 1-888-839-3557

Water Wells

Towing

CLEARWATER TOWING LTD.24 Hour ServiceFree Scrap Car Removal516 Swanson RoadUsed Auto Parts

NELS HINDLE OFFICE: 250-674-3123or CELL: 250-674-1427 ®

TAXI SERVICE

WELLS GRAY


250-674-2214 • 250-674-1542

Taxi Service

Septic Service

CLEARWATER SEPTIC SERVICEGive us a call before it’s too late! BEST rates in town

“Interior Health approved” POTABLE WATER SERVICE

250-674-3562

& PORTABLE TOILET RENTALS


Taylor, Epp & DolderLawyers

Wednesdays 9:00 a.m. - NoonBarriere Centre - 480 Barriere Town Road

Lawyer in attendance: Elmer Epp

Barriere 250-672-5244 • Kamloops: 250-374-3456

Lawyers



250-674-2733132 Station Road, Box 157, Clearwater, B.C. V0E 1N0Offi ce Hours: Monday to Friday - 8:30 am to 4:30 pm



Service • Sales • InstallationsStar Choice Approved Service TechnicianPhone: 250-674-0066 or 250-674-8877

email: [email protected]

Satellite Service

WELLS GRAY


250-674-2214 • 250-674-1542

Taxi Service



Certifi ed Well DrillerDuane BochekKamloops, B.C.

Bus. (250) 573-3000Toll Free 1-888-839-3557

Water Wells

Safe ShelterIf you need help getting away from domestic abuse,

call Safe Home

(250) 674-2135 in Little Fort, Clearwater, Birch Island, Vavenby, Avola & Blue River

(250) 682-6444 in Dar eld, Barriere, Chu Chua, Louis Creek and McLure

Anytime day or night - Please don’t wait until it’s too late.Call us now. We can help.

If you would like to volunteer, call 250-674-2600 and ask for Wendy

Lawyer



Ph: 250-674-2255 (Clearwater)Toll Free: 1-888-374-3161

Located in the BB&R Insuranceoffice, Brookfield Mall



For all your legal needs, including:• Wills & Estates • Real Estate • Accident & Injury

Located in the Interior Savings Offi ce, Ph: 250-674-2255 or Toll Free: 1-888-374-3161

Nursery


Kodiak Kennels Breeding & Boarding

Breeders of Golden RetrieversPet Vacations at Kodiak Ranch

Lyle & Mary ThomasBox 189Clearwater, B.C. V0E 1N0

Ph. 250-674-0093Toll Free. 1-877-Kodiak9www.kodiakranch.com

Pick up and delivery available

KennelHorseshoeing

Cell: 250-682-5577 • Home: 250-674-4033

Interior Design

• C u s t o m B l i n d s & D r a p e r y • H o m e D é c o r F a b r i c• F l o o r i n g S a m p l e s • J o u r n e y m a n F l o o r I n s t a l l a t i o n s• P a i n t i n g - I n t e r i o r & E x t e r i o r • S m a l l R e n o v a t i o n s

• I n - H o m e D é c o r C o n s u l t a t i o n s

Call Val the Blind Gal250-674-1543

Toll Free 1-866-674-1543

Valerie PantonIn-home Décor Consultant 26 years experience

Jim PantonFloor Layer & Painter

37 years in the trade• • •

• C u s t o m B l i n d s & D r a p e r y • H o m e D é c o r F a b• F l o o r i n g S a m p l e s • J o u r n e y m a n F l o o r I n s t a l l a• P a i n t i n g - I n t e r i o r & E x t e r i o r • S l l R

Call Val the B250-674-

Toll Free 1-866-

Styling on Highway 5

ContractingON CALL

Service CenterLandscaping

Sweeper

Post Hole Auger

DIVISION

Construction, Renos & DemosSeptic Service - Pumper TruckBackhoe & BobcatCertifi ed Traffi c Control & Tow Truck - 24 HoursTraffi c Control/Certifi edPortable toilet rentalsChimney SweepPlumbingWell Repair

Traffi c Control & Towing

RON ROTZETTER250-674-0145 / 250-318-7235

Call 250-674-1869

DIVISIONS

Naturalized Landscaping

Box 463Clearwater, B.C. V0E [email protected]

Tel: (250) 674-3444Fax: (250) 674-3444

Geoff Ellen, P. AGForest Agrologist

• Landscape Design • Xeric Dryscapes • Native Species Landscapes • Hydroseeded Lawns • Land Reclamation

• Agroforestry • Range Management • Raw Land Assessment/Ideas • Aerial Revegetation • Greenhouses

AMARANTH FARM & NURSERY - McLure BCColorado Spruce Blue/Green

1m to 3m’s - Burlapped & Basketed

$60 - $160 • Hundreds to Choose from

Large Caliper Colorful Shade Trees to 14’

Call Bob at 672-9712 • cell 819-9712Wholesale to the Public & Business

massage

Located In The Legion Building

BODY HARMONYShiatsu Clinic

Registered with N.H.P.C. & Canadian Refl exology Association

Open Tues., Wed. & Thurs. Call for day or evening

appointments(250) 674-0098

ACUPRESSURE & SHIATSU MASSAGE

JAYLEE DOG GROOMINGArlee Yoerger

Professional Quality Pet Grooming

3133 Hundsbedt RdVAVENBY BC

250-676-0052

Pet Grooming

Septic

ON CALL SEPTIC SERVICES in Clearwater will be in

Valemount, Blue River and Avola every fi rst Friday of each month.

Charges for septic pumps start at $250 plus tax. Charges are subject to pump volume, location of the tank

and dumping fees.We do require a minimum of 3 appointments

to be able to service your area.

Please call to make an appointment250-674-0145 or 250-674-1869

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Call

THE TIMESAl Kirkwood

674-3343

StorageStorage

250.674.0145

Covered RV & Boat Storage

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STORAGEMini Storage Units

Propane Service

PROPANE SALES & SERVICE

Call Bev

For all of your propane needs

250-374-9439

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702 Athabasca Street East Kamloops, BC – www.calgasinc.com


Call Bev

For all of your propane needs

250-374-9439

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702 Athabasca Street East Kamloops, BC – www.calgasinc.com


For all your Propane NeedsTanks • Residential • Commercial • Gas Fitting • Services •

Competitive Rates • Level Pay Plan

Complete Service Throughout the North Thompson

1-888-881-1868


THOUGHTFOR THE

WEEK

“We can’t

help everyone,

but everyone

can help

someone.”

~ Ronald

Reagan

Wells Gray Country

TO ADD YOUR COMMUNITY EVENT OR ORGANIZATION PLEASE CALL THE TIMES AT 250-250-6743343

May 16: CNT Rod & Gun Club, 7 pm, Blackpool Hall.

May 18: May Day Parade, parade leaves Capostinsky Park 11 am and ends behind Raft River Elementary School. Info 250-674-3115

May 25: RCMP Bike Rodeo

May 30: World Heritage Year event: Ethnobotanist and anthropologist Wade Davis gives presentation at CSS Pit

June 1: Horse Awareness Ride & Walk. Starts at 10 a.m., New Life Assembly Church to Strawberry Moose.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT• Coffee House: 1st Friday every month - Little Fort Community

Hall. 6:30, mic $4/person. Info Bill Fowler 250-672-5116• Raft River Rockhounds: 3rd Sun of the mth. 250-250-6742700• Women in Business Luncheon: 2nd Wed. of the mth at Wells

Gray Inn, 12–2 pm. Preregister at 250-250-6742700• Clearwater Choir: Youth 3:30 - 5 pm; Adult 6:30 - 9 pm, Tues-

days, Clearwater Christian Church• Crafts & Conversations with Cheryl. Tuesdays 11:00 am to

2:00 pm at the North Thompson Aboriginal Sharing Center. Phone 250-6743703 for more info.

• Clearwater Farmer’s Market every Saturday from 9:00 am – Noon. For more info please call Anne at 250-250-6743444.

• Clearwater-Vavenby Lions Bingo: Every 2nd Tues. Elks Hall. 250-587-6269

• M&M (Mrs. & Ms.) Social. Last Sun of the mth Wells Gray Inn. 5pm: 587-6503

• Blackpool Community Hall Coffee House; Local musicians – every 2nd Fri. of the mth. 6:30pm. Concession, $3 or 2 for $5.

• Clearwater Elks Bingo - every 2nd Thurs. Elks Hall. open 5pm• Cribbage Wed. at the Royal Canadian Legion. 12:30 pm.• Little Fort Coffee House 7pm Little Fort Hall. 1st Fri of the mth

Oct. - May Bill 672-5116• Fun Darts Fri. at the Royal Canadian Legion. 6 pm.CHILDREN & FAMILIES• Raccoon StrongStart: Raft River Elem school days Mon, Tues,

Thurs & Fri from 8:45-11:45am• Raccoon StrongStart: Vavenby Elem school days Wed 8:50-

11:50am• Clearwater Breastfeeding Group: 3rd Wed. of every month

7:30pm @ YCS• Mother Goose - Mornings, reg. call Kerry 250-250-6742600

ext 227• NT BC Home Schoolers: Meets Fri. afternoons. Call Leanna

250-250-6740057 for details• Kids Club: Clearwater New Life Assembly. Meets every Thur.

3-5 pm. Ages 5-12. For info contact Bobbi @ 250-250-6743346

HEALTH & HEALINGTuesday Morning Coffee ~ 10 am – 11 am at Baptist Church.

Closed, will meet again in the fall.• Shambhala Meditation Group: meets every Tuesday at Forest

House 6:30-8:00 pm. Info: 250-587-6373.• Connections Healing Rooms - Fridays1-3pm (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. Call Kim 250-250-6740224

• Clearwater & District Hospice 3rd Mon. Sept-Jun 10am Legion. RECREATION• Drop-in soccer: May-Sept. Tuesdays & Thursday at 7pm at CSS

� eld. Everyone welcome!• Bowling: Mon. 10–12pm & 1-3pm; Thurs., 1-3pm. Seniors Cen-

tre at Evergreen Acres. 250-6742699• Clearwater Sno-Drifters: Meet 1st Thursday of every month.

250-676-9414• CNT Rod & Gun Club: 3rd Sun. of the mth. Blackpool Hall 7pm

Sept. - April• Drop in Tennis: May-Sept. Mon & Thurs 6:30pm All levels.

Double & single play. Rotary Sports Park.• Volleyball: Tues. 7:30-9:00 PM, Jan. 15 - Apr. 30, 2013. Clearwater

Secondary School Gym, $2 drop in.• Yoga Tree – Call or email Annie 250-6742468 annie.pomme@

hotmail.com• Core Strength Fitness. Tuesdays. 10-11am 250-250-6740001• Walking Club: Indoors: Wed. Jan. 30 - Mar. 13, 6:30 - 7:30 AM at

Clearwater Secondary. FREE. 250-250-6741878 for more info.• Drop-in Curling: Fri. Jan. 11 - Mar. 8, 7:00 PM, $5. Brooms and

sliders available.• Badminton: Mon & Wed, Oct – Mar, CSS gym, 7:30-9:30 pm, $3

drop-in fee, info 250-250-6742518SENIORS• 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 month at 2pm at the public library. All seniors welcome.

UPCOMING EVENTS

For a complete list of our area’s COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS stop in at the Times of� ce and pick up your copy of the North Thompson Community Directory • Brook� eld Mall Clearwater • 250-250-6743343

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until May 27, 2013

Branch Manager – Barriere BC

Interior Savings is the largest credit union based in the interior of B.C. We deliver exceptional financial services and products to over 82,000 members in 14 communities through 21 branches, two Commercial Services Centres and associated companies. We are seeking solution-focused people to help us deliver our vision – to be the best in the communities we serve. As a valued team member, you will experience a diverse, exciting and rewarding workplace and a great place to build a career. We are seeking a Branch Manager for an exciting opportunity. Reporting to the Regional Manager the Branch Manager leads the core member services team to provide consistent quality service while growing the business of this segment. Under the Branch Manager’s leadership the branch will focus on activities that promote the strategic objectives of the four Balanced Scorecard areas of Financial, Sales Leadership, Member, Business Operations, and Learning & Growth. Closing Date: June 2, 2013 Qualifications: A university degree in a related field, plus a Branch

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website: www.interiorsavings.com We thank all applicants for their interest and will contact short-listed candidates only.

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BARRIERE EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

629 Barriere Town Rd. Barriere, BC V0E 1E0Phone: 250-672-0036 / Fax: 250-672-2159

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CLEARWATER EMPLOYMENT SERVICES58A Young Road, Clearwater BC V0E 1N2

250-674-2928 Fax 250-674-2938E-mail: [email protected] • Web Page: www.clearwateremployment.ca

GENERAL INFORMATIONFREE WORKSHOPS to help with your work search are available. Please contact us for more information. • Resumes & Interviews: Go hand in hand, so the better prepared you are the greater the impression you will make to your future employer. Please drop in and our friendly staff will assist you.• Targeted Wage Subsidy (TWS): Are you currently on Employment Insurance or have you been in the last 3-5 years? If you have, you may be eligible for wage subsidy. Ask us for further info.• Funding for Skill Enhancement: Recent or active EI clients with a career plan in mind seeking assistance through Service Canada are required to book an appointment with one of our Employment Counsellors.• Blue River Itinerant: An employment consultant comes to town twice/mth to the Blue River School. Next visit is Thursday May 28 from 12:30-2:30. If a one on one appointment is required, please call to set up a time prior to the drop in.

RCA – Casual & Permanent PT, ICS B0007CASHIER – Little Fort Store PT/FT CB0054SANDWICH ARTIST – Subway PT/FT CB0055FIRE FIGHTERS, CHAINSAW OPERATORS, FALLERS – B0126RESEARCHER – CFDC of CIFN (Summer Student) B0127CASUAL COOK – Yellowhead Pioneer (Casual) B0128WAITRESS – Sam’s Pizza (Must be 19)COOK – Knight’s Inn B0129SERVER – Must have Serve it Right, Knight’s Inn B0130FRONT COUNTER/CASHIERS – Barriere A&W B0132COOKS – Barriere A&W B0133

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Announcements

Coming EventsBarriere Hospice Walk, May 27. 6:30pm gather at the Ridge, 7pm walk. All welcome. Contact Marnie 250-672-0301.

May Day ParadeSaturday, May 18

Theme: Service to the CommunityRegistration: 9:15 Judging:10:15-10:45 Parade leaves Capostinsky Park @ 11 a.m. and ends be-hind Raft River Elementary School. Entry fee: $20 business fl oat; other entrants no charge; free lunch to all participants.

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Safe Home Response Providing a safe place to

escape for women and their children.

Volunteers always needed. Call 250-674-2135.

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PersonalsAlcoholics Anonymous

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Barriere Alcoholics Anonymous Call: 250-672-9643For Al Anon Call:

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Announcements

PersonalsClearwater: AA meetings every Wed., #11 Lodge Dr., side door. Roll call 8 p.m. 250-674-7155 or 250-674-7313

Lost & FoundFound: keys at East Barriere Lakes boat launch. (250)672-5854

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Employment

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QUAD L Enterprises Ltd. has a job opening for a: Vegetation Control Supervisor for the Cariboo Area. Responsibilities are planning and implementa-tion of all aspects of control projects; provide training and supervision to employees; fol-low all Health, Safety and En-vironment policies and proce-dures. The ideal candidate will have several years of experi-ence in the industry, have cur-rent safety certifi cations and Arborist Certifi cation would be an asset. Please email re-sumes including a current driv-er’s abstract to [email protected]

Haircare Professionals

HAIR Stylist wanted for busy well established salon in Inver-mere BC. Easy to build clien-tele during busy summer months. Excellent opportunity for a motivated stylist. [email protected]

Help WantedAn Alberta Oilfi eld Construc-tion Company is hiring dozer, excavator, and labourer/rock truck operators. Lodging and meals provided. Drug testing required. Call Contour Con-struction (780)723-5051.MAINTENANCE/LOADER OPERA-TOR NEEDED. This is a fulltime, permanent position starting immedi-ately at our plant in Princeton, BC. Minimum of 10 years maintenance experience required on a variety of production and mobile equipment. Experience in a post mill, or small to medium size sawmill preferred. Must be able to handle a variety of tasks, work well with minimum su-pervision and be part of the team. Please submit resumes by fax 250-295-7912 or [email protected]

Reliable person for lawn care, bi-weekly: cutting, raking & weed eating small lawn. 250-672-9582 call 5-8pm only.

TWO FULL time positions available immediately for an Import Auto dealer in the in-terior of BC. Service Advisor -minimum 2-3 years experi-ence. Apprentice or Journey-man Technician- Both appli-cants must have good attitude, quality workmanship. Email [email protected]

Ofce SupportISM Canada, an IBM Company, are seeking Client Support Technicians; $28.45 Hourly (Unionized); Three Regular Full Time and one Auxiliary in Prince Rupert, Campbell River, and Trail . To apply, visit www.ism-canada.com. Closes, May 23, 2013.

Trades, Technical1ST YEAR to Journeyman sheet metal workers, plumbers & electricians needed, Kinder-sley, Saskatchewan. Top wag-es, benefi ts, RRSP’s, room for advancement, positive work atmosphere. Email resume to: offi [email protected] or call 306-463-6707.

Employment

Trades, TechnicalCivil Engineering

Technologist IIDistrict of Kitimat, full time per-manent, wage range $37.01 - $44.78, over two years. Civil Technologist diploma required. Reporting to the Technical Ser-vices Manager, duties include a variety of infrastructure investiga-tions, surveying, design, contract preparation, inspection and mate-rial testing on projects related to the municipality’s water, sewer, drainage and transportation sys-tems. Candidates should be profi -cient in using electronic survey equipment, computer assisted design using AutoCad 3D, and MS Offi ce. Valid BC driver’s li-cense required. Submit resumes by May 31, 2013, 4:30 pm, to Personnel, District of Kitimat, 270 City Centre, Kitimat, BC, V8C 2H7, Fax (250) 632-4995, or email [email protected]

GUARANTEED JOB Place-ment: General Laborers and Tradesmen For Oil & Gas In-dustry. Call 24hr Free Re-corded Message For Informa-tion 1-800-972-0209.

LABOURERS AND Heavy Equipment Operators (hoe, dozer, grader) needed for jobs in Prairie Provinces. Apply to: [email protected] or fax to 780-888-2100. More info at www.gcsenergy.ca

Work WantedNeed some help with those odd jobs you don’t have time for? Call Keiran Jones at 250-674-3051

Help Wanted

Employment

Work WantedHAFI GRANTS

Notice to low income seniors and persons with disability. You may qualify for a grant up to 20,000. to modify and adapt your home for improved safety and accessibility. For details contact your local HAFI expert Hans Ounpuu, Building con-tractor @ 250-674-3875.

Services

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Happy Occasions:Happy Birthday, Happy Anniversary, etc. 1 column by 3 inch - $18.49 + GSTDeadlines:Word Ads: Mondays 5pmDisplay Ads: Mondays 12pm

It is the policy of The Star/Journal and The Times to receive pre-payment on all classified advertisements.Ads may be submitted by phone if charged to a VISA, MC or an existing account.

CHECK YOUR AD! Notice of error must be given in time for correction before the second insertion of any advertisement. The paper will not be responsible for omissions or for more than one incorrect insertion, or for damages or costs beyond the cost of the space actually occupied by the error.Advertisers are reminded that Provincial legislation forbids the publication of ads which discriminate against any person because of race, religion, sex, color, national-ity, ancestry or place of origin or age, unless the condition is justifi ed by a bona fide requirement for the work involved.Readers; in ads where ‘male’ is referred to, please read also as ‘female’ and where ‘female’ is used, read also ‘male’.NOTE: When ordering items out of province, the purchaser is responsible to pay provincial sales tax. Do not send money in response to an advertisement without confi rming the credentials of that business, and be aware that some telephone num-bers will be charged for by the minute

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THOMPSON-NICOLA REGIONAL DISTRICT

INVITATION TO TENDER

Don Forsyth Beach House Concession Electoral Area "B" (Thompson Headwaters)

The Thompson-Nicola Regional District, on behalf of Electoral Area "B" (Thompson Headwaters), is hereby accepting bids to provide, generally, the following works for the summer of 2013 (June 27th – Sept 2nd, 2013);

Operate a concession facility in the Don Forsyth Beach House in Blue River, BC. Provide food and other suitable products for a concession facility operating at a lakeside beach and provide appropriate compensation to the Thompson-Nicola Regional District.

Further details of the work to be done and identified in a contract may be obtained by contacting the undersigned. When submitting bids, please provide details of hours and services to be provided.

Sealed tenders must be delivered to the undersigned at 224 Candle Creek Rd, Clearwater BC, V0E 1N1 or emailed to [email protected] by 4:00pm May 31st, 2013.Bids must be labeled BEACH HOUSE CONCESSION.

The highest or any bid will not necessarily be accepted.

Sherri Madden,Services CoordinatorThompson-Nicola Regional District224 Candle Creek Rd,Clearwater, BC V0E 1N1Phone 250-674-3530

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PUBLIC NOTICEPursuant to Section 124 of the Community Charter Council must establish a Procedure Bylaw to be followed for the con-duct of its business. Bylaw No. 0001, A Bylaw to Regulate the Meeting of the Council and the Conduct Thereof was established upon incorporation and is being amended to reflect necessary procedural processes.

Pursuant to Section 94 of the Community Charter the District of Clearwater is providing Amendment Bylaw 100, 2013, A Bylaw to Regulate the Meetings of the Council and the Conduct Thereof for Council consideration at the May 21st, 2013 Regular Council meeting.

The amended draft bylaw is available for review at the District office located at 132 Station Road or on the District website at www.districtofclearwater.com

Auto Financing

Trucks & Vans2011 GMC Sierra 4x4 pickup, 5.3 litre engine, extend-a-cab, auto, short box, exec cond. $17,000. Ph. 250-674-0072 Legal Notices

Pets & Livestock

LivestockFor Sale: 2 polled purebred simmental cows, easy calving, medium frame w/bull calves. 250-672-9611

For Sale: still need a bull? 2yr old 83lb bw simmental, easy to handle. Calves can be seen. Open to reasonable offers. 250-672-9611

Merchandise for Sale

AppliancesFridge, convection oven & stovetop, stacking w/d, 30” stove, ft load w/d, single w/d All refurbished. 250-674-0079

Flea MarketsBarriere & District Seniors Soc., 4431 Barriere Town Rd., June 8, 10am-2pm. Tables avail. $10/ea. Call Hazel 250-672-5587.

Food ProductsMacLennan Farms has yearling grass fi nished beef. Sold by the quarter based on Hang Weight, or smaller orders of choice by kg. Price list avail upon request. Phone 250-674-2449.

Garage Sales3348 Barriere Lakes Rd at Kib-ble’s. May 18-20, 9am-4pm. 3 generations of good stuff.

362 Lilley Rd., May 25-26, 9am-1pm - no earlybirds pls! Lots of tools & assorted items.

365 Robin Dr., May 18-19, 9am-5pm. Assorted items.

406 Robin Dr, 9am-2pm, Sat. May 20. Something of every-thing.

4646 Barriere Town Rd., May 18, 8am-6pm only.

Heavy Duty Machinery

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JD 892D LC ExcavatorPh. 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB

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Misc. for Sale

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/news-paper?

SAWMILLS FROM only $3997 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & DVD: www.NorwoodSaw mills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.

STEEL BUILDING - Blowout clearance sale! 20x22 $4,188. 25x26 $4,799. 30x34 $6,860. 32x44 $8,795. 40x50 $12,760. 47x74 $17,888. One end wall included. Call Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. Or visit online: www.pioneersteel.ca

STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for bal-ance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 or visit us online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

Misc. WantedAffordable older, well broke horse that is good w/small chil-dren. No bad habits. email sa-rah@wildfi re.ca or [email protected]

True Coin Collector Looking to Purchase Collections, Accu- mulations, Olympic Gold and Silver coins, Bills + Not melting down, Serious Collector. Call: Coin Couple 1-778-281-0030

Used Postage StampsSupport International Scouting by donating used stamps which are sorted & sold to raise money for the International Develop-ment Fund of the International Scout & Guide Fellowship. This fund pays for training for Scout-ers in the third world.Drop stamps off at front counter of the Star/Journal in Barriere, or call Margaret at (250)672-9330.

Plants /NurseryPlant a Tree

there is no ‘Planet B’Freshly dug Colorado Blue/ Green Spruce. 2m +. Bur-lapped & basketed. $60-$160. Call Bob at McLure Nursery 250-672-9712 or Cell 250-819-9712.

Real Estate

For Sale By OwnerClearwater: 14x70 1998 Moduline MH with winter pack-age, 2 bdrm, very gd cond. Owned by elderly lady. Incl c/a, w/d, f/s. Extra lg windows, very bright and airy. Master bdrm has full 4 window bay. Two full bath, 1 is ensuite. New roof 3 yrs ago. Incl 2 roofed porches. Requires moving. Asking $62,000.00. Call Jones 250-674-3051 or [email protected]

Forested 3 bdrm 2 bath home on 2.06 acres in Kershaw sub. Built 1983, recent up-dating to decks, fl oors, light-ing & appl. Close to Brook-fi eld shopping, NT Park and Clearwater River. Wood heater and elec furnace. Asking $310,000. To view call 250-674-3881 or cell 250-320-8389, for photos view Kijiji ad ID: 478106643

TO view information on our house, please visit our BLOG today. Simply copy and paste this url into your browser win-dow. www.afi nehouseforsale.blogspot.ca

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Rentals

Commercial/Industrial

3 Commercial spaces by Raft-ing & Gym. Ph 250-674-0001 [email protected]

Duplex / 4 PlexBarriere: large 1 bdrm apart-ment in quiet neighbour-hood.750sqft. $615/mo. Pets negotiable. Call 250-682-2231

Clearwater: Older 3 bdrm du-plex. Avail June 1, $575/mo. + util, Miller sub. 250-674-0188

Misc for RentFurnished bachelor suite, gym access, $600/mo, [email protected]

Mobile Homes & Pads

Clearwater: 3 bdrm MH, incl f/s, w/d. Close to shopping. $675/mo. Call after 7 pm 250-488-4445

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Rentals

Homes for RentClearwater: 3 bdrm home, incl f/s, w/d. Close to shopping. $850/mo. Call after 7 pm. 250-488-4445

Transportation

Auto Financing

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Legal

Legal NoticesNOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that creditors and oth-ers having claims against the estate of JOSEPH MICHEL GRENIER otherwise known as MICHEL JO-SEPH GRENIER and MICHAEL J. GRENIER and MIKE GRENIER, deceased, Retired, late of 115 Nor-folk Road, Clearwater, British Co-lumbia, are required to send full particulars of such claims to the un-dersigned Executor of #2-555 Glen-meadows Road, Kelowna, British Columbia,V1V 1V5, on or before the 21st day of June, 2013, after which date the estate’s assets will be distributed, having regard only to claims of which the Executor then has notice. PAUL JOSEPH GRENI-ER, Executor of the Estate of JO-SEPH MICHEL GRENIER other-wise known as MICHEL JOSEPH GRENIER and MICHAEL J.GRENIER and MIKE GRENIER, Deceased.

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This week is all about give and take, Capricorn. Do for others, and they will do for you. A special event calls for some extra-special gifts.

Some habits are hard to break, Aquarius. Look to a mentor to help and you will succeed. A fitness goal is easily achieved with a new piece of equipment.

The odds may be stacked against you, Pisces, but that doesn’t mean you won’t come out on top with a little ingenuity. A weekend endeavor requires a leap of faith.

Speak up, Aries, and the problem will be solved. A little miracle at home makes for an interesting weekend. Travel plans come together.

Cast aside all doubt, Taurus. The offer is genuine and will bring you many rewards. A test of faith begins— be strong. Money woes ease.

Feeling blessed these days, Gemini? Pay it forward. A compromise at home raises everyone’s spirits and fun ensues all weekend long!

A business relationship blossoms with an addition. A larger-than- life personality drops by with an offer you can’t refuse. Oh boy, oh boy, Cancer.

Oops, Leo. You fall behind on a project, raising some eyebrows. Not to worry. You will get back on track sooner than you think, thanks to an innovation.

Spend less, save more and you’ll definitely get more, Virgo. More in your bottom line and more peace of mind. Flowers provide a great pick-me-up.

Lady Luck smiles on you, Libra, and there is nothing beyond your reach. A treasured heirloom resurfaces, bringing back many fond memories.

The tiniest of changes make a vast improvement in a project. A rejection is a blessing in disguise. Be grateful for what you’re given, Scorpio.

News from afar gets the creative juices flowing, and you accomplish more than you have in some time, Sagittarius. A game of wits at the office proves challenging.

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Aries, something irresistible keeps grabbing your attention. Don’t overindulge too much or you will regret the decision later on. Exercise moderation.

Cancer, while many things come easily to you, there is one particular situation that continually proves problematic. You might have to scale a few moun-tains to handle it.

Libra, you may be trying to get a cer-tain person alone so you can have some one-on-one time together. A rendez-vous is possible this week.

Capricorn, there is a certain window of time this week when you will be extremely efficient and effective. The other times you may as well throw in the towel.

Aquarius, you have to work out a few loose ends before you are free for a much-needed vacation or just time spent doing what-ever it is that makes you happy.

Taurus, you may be tempted to run away from a challenging situation, but it is in your best interest to hunker down and face the problem. You won’t be going it alone.

Leo, this week you might be better off tackling things on your own instead of looking to others for support. This will help minimize any potential distrac-tions.

Scorpio, you are at an impasse because you are second-guessing some of your most recent decisions. You may need to shift your focus to get back on track.

Pisces, sometimes love can cause pain, but this is the way to grow and learn from mistakes. There are lessons to be learned in a few days.

Gemini, you seem to quickly conquer tasks that others struggle with. It could be thanks to your ability to focus, but look over your work to make sure it’s correct.

You have a few secrets you are not willing to share just yet, Virgo. That’s alright. Keeping some of your agenda private will inspire curiosity and be to your advantage.

The old adage that if you want something done right you have to do it yourself rings especially true this week, Sagittarius. Your skills are put to the test.


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Big tire rolls into townA tire said to be 20 feet in diameter stands tall and proud at Insight Tire next to Highway 5 recently. Owner Kevin Kershaw and staff Bob Foulkes, Justin Sherwood and Phil Hartfield stand in front of the giant, which was on loan for the weekend. Photo by Ann Krawec Obituary

IN LOVING MEMORY Larry “Buck” Pendergast

1940 - 2013

Larry “Buck” James Thomas Pendergast of Clearwater, BC, lost his short battle with cancer on May 12, 2013. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Bonnie, his four children: Don (Kim), Doug (Yvette), Deanna, and Debi, his eight grand-children: Darci (Wayne), Madison (Cody), Tyler (Claire), Danielle (Andrew), Bobby (Randelin), Conner, Austin, and Robin, his five great-grandchildren: Skye, Izack, Lliam, Jaidan, and Colton, his siblings, Leona, Patricia (Lloyd), Ken (Anita), and Gwen and numerous nephews and nieces. Larry was pre-deceased by his youngest son, Danny, in 1981, his youngest brother, Gregg, in 1998 and his son-in-law, Mike, in 2011.

Larry was born in Innisfail, Alberta on May 25, 1940. He met Bonnie in Creston, BC and they married in 1959. He started working for the Ministry of Forests in the Engineering department in 1970, building roads and bridges. His career required him to live in six dif-ferent communities before moving to Clearwater in 1982. After retir-ing in 1997, Larry took up wood-working and built custom furniture and specialty items in mostly cedar and pine.

Larry loved hockey. He spent many years supporting hockey in Mackenzie, Revelstoke, and Clearwater as a player, coach, ref-eree, and fan. Many will remember him either standing down by the

glass or in the far corner of the stands of the North Thompson Sportsplex, cheering on all the play-ers and calling out friendly “advice” to the referees.

Larry’s family would like to thank the staff at Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital for their support and care since April 24. They would also like to thank the Hospice Society for volunteering their time to be with Larry when the family could not since May 7. Donations in lieu of flowers, in memory of Larry can be made to the Clearwater and District Hospice Society, 257D Glen Road, Clearwater, BC, V0E 1N2.

A private celebration of life by family and friends will be held to honour Larry at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to North Thompson Funeral Services, Clearwater, BC, 250-674-3030. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.NorthThompsonFuneral.com.

To Vancouver Island – in SpringIf you can only take one trip to the coast,

April is the month to go. The country around me became green as I drove south, beginning at Blackpool, but coming down into Hope from the Coquihalla is when I really noticed that spring had arrived. Leaving the rivulets flowing out from under snowy shelves higher up, vivacious waterfalls increased in size, splashing down from above or appearing from within trees sporting new growth. After that came the colours: flowering trees lined many streets; gardens full of blossoming crocuses, daffodils, tulips, narcissus, hyacinth, were being tended by keen owners; lawnmow-ers were in action.

I managed a night in Vancouver with my good friend who happened to be attending the symphony that night, an empty seat avail-able beside her! This “kid from the country” also gawked at the bright lights and towering buildings, many of them new and unfamiliar.

Next morning saw me at Horseshoe Bay ferry landing extremely early. Too cheap to reserve, I wanted to be sure I’d get on. I could have arrived 10 minutes before sailing time! Still, I had time to wander through the wee park by the salty water, enjoying flowers once again and the pretty village nestled into the hillside. A heron, some geese, mallards, and seagulls shared the crisp, but dull, early morn-ing air. Once on the ferry’s sun deck, I noticed a couple of cormorants. One started to leave, but turned back to its pal. I was struck by the beauty of a sea-gull circling below me. Yes, a seagull! Feathers of different lengths produced intricate patterns, groups of parallel ones angling into each other; colours varied from brown to white.

Once under way, of course I ogled the “poor people’s homes”, wondering, in some cases, how they actually got up to some. Two other ferries, smaller than ours, were plying the waters, including one to Bowen Island. However, not another boat was in sight when our ferry began some S-curves for no appar-ent reason. Only three pleasure craft showed

up along the way. Vancouver Island was barely visible in the mist ahead; downtown Vancouver fuzzy behind murky smog. Lion’s Gate bridge which had looked so pretty with its blue lights the night before, Stanley Park, UBC, and even the freighters in Burrard Inlet were veiled.

Float planes passed overhead, making the trip from mainland to island a fast one. I’m always looking for whales and seals – but saw only a few bobbing logs. In the damp conditions few were on the Sun Deck (not even many smokers). Lighthouses are so pic-turesque no matter what the conditions, and, even though the sea was quite calm, small waves turned white as they hit rocky edges. On some of islands it was like an illusion trying to tell if I was looking at a dwelling or a pile of logs.

Eventually the smell of bacon and eggs at the cafeteria below brought me down to check out the offerings. After that since I had some notes to write (prodding this faulty memory), and it had begun to rain, I headed for the car. From here I could watch the precision needed in connecting the vessel with off-ramps. When ready to leave, car lights and wipers in opera-tion, I headed up island, feeling the atmo-sphere through which I drove was somehow appropriate. Friends were grieving the loss of precious family members and I needed to be with them.

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By Kay Knox

Crib boards at Farmers' MarketRay Cederholm shows off the cribbage boards he makes from diamond willow collected in northern Alberta. The Vavenby resident had the items for sale during the first Clearwater Farmers Market of the season on Saturday morning, May 4. The market is held every Saturday morning next to the Interior Whitewater building. Photo by Keith McNeill


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Tagged fish in B.C. lakes will net licensed anglers a $100 reward from the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC.

Coinciding with its 10th anniversary, the society is launching a new province-wide research project that requires the help of anglers – in return for rewards totalling more than $15,000.

Beginning this month and continuing through fall 2013, FFSBC is marking approximately 300 of its catchable size, hatchery-raised rainbow trout with individually numbered neon-pink tags bearing a toll-free number.

The trout will be released into 40 fishing lakes around the province. Anglers who catch one of these tagged fish are asked to remove the tag and

call the toll-free number. Provided they have a cur-rent B.C. fishing licence and any required stamps, the FFSBC will send the first 150 “tag reporters” a $100 reward.

Subsequent tag report-ers will receive gift certifi-cates of various values for fishing supplies.

The specific locations of the tagged fish releases are not being revealed, but the FFSBC confirms

that fish will be released into multiple stocked lakes in each of the province’s eight fishing regions.

The tagging project will add essential information to an ongoing, multi-year, large scale research study.

With its mix of about 800 hatchery stocked lakes and over 3,000 wild stock lakes, fishing quality can be easily manipulated without raising conserva-tion concerns.

Data gathered from the tagging project will provide stock assessment information and assist in the management of the provincial stocking pro-gram.

The FFSBC was cre-ated in 2003 as a private, not-for-profit organi-zation, funded largely through freshwater fishing licence revenues.

The society works in partnership with provin-

cial fisheries managers to deliver fish stocking pro-grams that support 50 per cent of all fishing in B.C. lakes, delivering between 6 and 8 million fish annu-ally.

It also operates conser-vation fish culture services for sturgeon recovery pro-grams, and various initia-tives to enhance participa-tion and access, such as Learn to Fish and Fishing in the City.

B.C. Anglers reel in more than just fish this summer

Kids stock fish at Dutch Lake

Above: Students and parents from Clearwater Playschool watch as Clearwater Trout Hatchery manager Mark Green unloads a tank full of young fish into Dutch Lake on Thursday, May 9. A total of 1,500 rainbow trout and 4,000 kokanee were put into the lake. The youngsters also toured the hatchery the day before.


Mark Green hands Rory Wilson a plastic cup full of fish for him to dump into Dutch Lake.

Playschool teacher Bobbi Tucker watches as Zoey Fehr dumps a plastic cup full of small fish into the lake.

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