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Highway 5 Little Fort, BC 250-677-4441 Located on Highway 5 Highway 5 Clearwater, BC 250-674-3148 Thursday, October 29, 2015 Volume 51 No. 44 www.clearwatertimes.com $1.35 Includes GST LOCAL NEWS: DOGS BITE VAVENBY "MASCOT" A2 THE NORTH THOMPSON Times First Place General Excellence B.C. and Yukon <2,000 circulation 2014 First Place Best All Round Newspaper & Best Editorial Page Second Place Best Front Page All of Canada <1,250 circulation 2014 FALL BACK: Don't forget to change your clocks on Sunday, Nov. 2 Keith McNeill Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is making plans to upgrade the Highway 5 intersec- tion at Wells Gray Inn, according to District of Clearwater councillor Merlin Blackwell. Before that happens, the District would like to move ahead with its own plans to extend the town’s sewer system across the highway at that point, plus upsize the existing water main there. Speaking as chair of town council’s infrastructure committee, Blackwell recommended during a council meeting held Oct. 20 that the town move ahead with develop- ing feasibility and design drawings for a sewer expansion project to extend from Murtle Crescent to Roy Road. Council also approved moving forward on feasibility and design drawings of the first phase of a water project to upsize the main from Clearwater Valley Road to Roy Road. Blackwell noted that there appears to be leaks in that area and so replacing the pipe would, “... kill two leaks with one stone.” The object of the motions would be to develop shelf-ready proposals that could be used to obtain fund- ing if grants become available. Town council also approved developing feasibility and design drawings for a screening system at the sewage lagoons on the Flats in Clearwater. Water and sewer upgrades move ahead Submitted District of Clearwater, in partnership with Wells Gray Country Services Committee and Yellowhead Community Services, is happy to announce a trial inter- community transit (bus) loop. This loop will run three days per week (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) during the winter months. This four-month trial is intended to increase the frequency of the transit (bus) throughout the com- munity during the months of November, 2015 to February, 2016 and will serve both the communities of Clearwater and Blackpool. It is in addition to the current transit service. The trial loop will start on Nov. 9, 2015, and end on Feb. 29, 2016. Hours of operation will be Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Day passes will be $2 per adult and free for all children and youth under the age 18. “This initiative will allow residents the ability to travel more efficiently within the communities noted allowing citizens to attend appointments, conduct business, socialize with friends, and gener- ally aid in easier social interactions within the community,” said Mayor Harwood. The pilot will provide improve- ments to the transit system that is in place with more frequent stops, benefiting all citizens with more access to various daytime activities and services within our commu- nity. This pilot service is in addition to the existing transit (bus) service already in place Monday through Friday and the bus service to Kamloops. For more information, please contact Yellowhead Community Services by calling 250-674-3935. An ad telling about the new trial service appears on page A9. New bus loop to start soon Credit union opens new Clearwater location (L-r) Interior Savings Credit Union president Kathy Conroy, M.P. Cathy McLeod, branch manager Gina Wal- chuk, and mayor John Harwood take part in a ribbon-cutting on Oct. 24 to officially open the new credit union branch in Clearwater. The branch, formerly in Brookfield Mall, is now in the new Clearwater Shopping Centre near Buy-Low. For more about the story, see page A3 inside. Photo by Keith McNeill Signs of autumn Daniel Schuh and his mother, Karen Schuh, make some final ad- justments to a display they made for a fall harvest dinner held in the Blue River Com- munity Hall on Sunday evening. Close to 100 people enjoyed their choice of turkey, salmon or halibut with a variety of accompa- niments. Photo by Keith McNeill

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Page 1: Clearwater Times, October 29, 2015

Highway 5 Little Fort, BC250-677-4441

Located on Highway 5

Highway 5Clearwater, BC

250-674-3148

Thursday, October 29, 2015 ▼ Volume 51 No. 44 ▼ www.clearwatertimes.com ▼ $1.35 Includes GST

LOCAL NEWS: DOGS BITE VAVENBY "MASCOT" ▼ A2T

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NORTH THOMPSON

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ETimes First PlaceGeneral Excellence

B.C. and Yukon<2,000 circulation

2014

First PlaceBest All Round Newspaper &

Best Editorial PageSecond Place

Best Front PageAll of Canada

<1,250 circulation2014

FALL BACK:Don't forget to change your clocks on Sunday, Nov. 2

Keith McNeill

Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is making plans to upgrade the Highway 5 intersec-tion at Wells Gray Inn, according to District of Clearwater councillor Merlin Blackwell.

Before that happens, the District would like to move ahead with its own plans to extend the town’s sewer system across the highway at that point, plus upsize the existing water main there.

Speaking as chair of town council’s infrastructure committee, Blackwell recommended during a council meeting held Oct. 20 that the town move ahead with develop-ing feasibility and design drawings for a sewer expansion project to

extend from Murtle Crescent to Roy Road.

Council also approved moving forward on feasibility and design drawings of the first phase of a water project to upsize the main from Clearwater Valley Road to Roy Road.

Blackwell noted that there appears to be leaks in that area and so replacing the pipe would, “... kill two leaks with one stone.”

The object of the motions would be to develop shelf-ready proposals that could be used to obtain fund-ing if grants become available.

Town council also approved developing feasibility and design drawings for a screening system at the sewage lagoons on the Flats in Clearwater.

Water and sewer upgrades move ahead

Submitted

District of Clearwater, in partnership with Wells Gray Country Services Committee and Yellowhead Community Services, is happy to announce a trial inter-community transit (bus) loop.

This loop will run three days per week (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) during the winter months.

This four-month trial is intended to increase the frequency of the transit (bus) throughout the com-munity during the months of November, 2015 to February, 2016 and will serve both the communities of Clearwater and Blackpool.

It is in addition to the current transit service.

The trial loop will start on Nov. 9, 2015, and end on Feb. 29, 2016. Hours of operation will be Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Day passes will be $2 per adult and free for all children and youth

under the age 18.“This initiative will allow

residents the ability to travel more efficiently within the communities noted allowing citizens to attend appointments, conduct business, socialize with friends, and gener-ally aid in easier social interactions within the community,” said Mayor Harwood.

The pilot will provide improve-ments to the transit system that is in place with more frequent stops, benefiting all citizens with more access to various daytime activities and services within our commu-nity.

This pilot service is in addition to the existing transit (bus) service already in place Monday through Friday and the bus service to Kamloops.

For more information, please contact Yellowhead Community Services by calling 250-674-3935.

An ad telling about the new trial service appears on page A9.

New bus loop to start soon

Credit union opens new Clearwater location(L-r) Interior Savings Credit Union president Kathy Conroy, M.P. Cathy McLeod, branch manager Gina Wal-chuk, and mayor John Harwood take part in a ribbon-cutting on Oct. 24 to officially open the new credit union branch in Clearwater. The branch, formerly in Brookfield Mall, is now in the new Clearwater Shopping Centre near Buy-Low. For more about the story, see page A3 inside. Photo by Keith McNeill

Signs of autumnDaniel Schuh and his mother, Karen Schuh, make some final ad-justments to a display they made for a fall harvest dinner held in the Blue River Com-munity Hall on Sunday evening. Close to 100 people enjoyed their choice of turkey, salmon or halibut with a variety of accompa-niments.Photo by Keith McNeill

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Robyn Rexin

On Saturday, Oct. 17, there was an uproar at the Vavenby General Store.

Vavenby resident Jim McNeilty was walking with his dog, Duke, by his side. Duke is a fairly small, lean dog and many people think of him as the town mascot. He does not usually bark or growl; he is just a really nice animal. He always stays at his master’s side and is McNeilty’s best friend.

When McNeilty and Duke were pass-ing a vehicle in the parking lot McNeilty could see two dogs in the vehicle. He went to grab Duke but one of the dogs in the vehicle jumped through the rolled down window

and grabbed Duke by the throat.

The other dog then jumped out and grabbed the helpless Duke by the rear sec-tion.

McNeilty got hold of the dog at the rear and started kicking at the dog in front.

But the two attack-ing dogs pulled Duke out so that “he was stretched like an elas-tic band” and pulled Duke and his owner around.

McNeilty called out for help and he is so thankful that George Mattenley came over. Mattenley grabbed the collar of the dog that was at Duke’s throat and both men man-aged to get the attack-ing dogs off.

Duke tried to run away but the dogs

came at him again. There were enough people by then to get between the sets of dogs and Duke man-

aged to run all the way home. When McNeilty found him, his pet was cowering in the far corner of the yard.

A Vavenby resi-dent went into the store to bring the Clearwater owner of the attack dogs out-

side. Witnesses said that he had difficulty managing his dogs and getting them back in his car.

Duke’s wounds were vast and extreme. He has puncture wounds all over, including his tail, and an abscess on his rear. On his left side the hide is ripped up off of his meat.

A local resident drove McNeilty and Duke to Kamloops to a veterinarian. A drain was put in Duke’s left side to get all of the puss out and for McNeilty to flush the wound two to three times a day with a saline cleaning solu-tion.

Duke gets a pain pill every eight to 10 hours as needed, an anti-inflammatory that is given by a syringe every 24 hours, and an antibiotic pill that he gets orally twice a day. Duke finds the pill a game and rolls it around in his mouth.

McNeilty has to watch the temperature of Duke’s leg. If it gets warm, it could mean it is infected by blood poisoning. If that is not treated right away, Duke could die.

Mattenley said that the dogs are fighting dogs. After he was knocked to the ground one of them came up behind him and bit him.

The dogs reportedly were stalking people who were trying to intervene.

Mattenley went to the clinic on Tuesday and got antibiotics.

McNeilty phoned the police on Saturday, Mattenley on Tuesday. They were told that, because there are no animal bylaws in Vavenby, the RCMP are unable to do any-thing. Mattenley said that he would like to see the two dogs destroyed.

McNeilty con-tacted the TNRD in Kamloops about the animal bylaws. He was told again that there are none but the TNRD is going to look into it more because they have had other complaints.

McNeilty has been told that his only recourse is to sue the Clearwater owner.

The general store, which now closes at 7 p.m. for the winter, has put up a donation box to help cover the vet bills. One resident is very happy with how quickly the community came together to help out.

Duke is beginning to come around. He is getting some exercise but is still limping. He’s no longer hav-ing nightmares but McNeilty can’t make a noise or sudden move-ment or Duke will jump, look at him, and tremble.

Jim McNeilty of Vavenby shows some of the wounds suffered by his dog, Duke, following an attack by two other dogs in front of Vavenby General Store recently. One of the attacking dogs also bit Vavenby resident George Mattenley when he came to help out. Because of the lack of an animal control bylaw there appears to be little the RCMP or TNRD can do. Photo by Robyn Rexin

Two dogs attack pet and man in Vavenby

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Keith McNeill

“We sincerely believe that a credit union is only as strong as its members and its communities.”

Those were the words of Kathy Conroy, president of Interior Savings Credit Union (ISCU), as she prepared to cut the ribbon to officially open the credit union’s new branch location in Clearwater Shopping Centre by Highway 5.

The ceremony was held Saturday, Oct. 24.

Clearwater is the first of ISCU’s 21 branches to go through such a trans-formation, Conroy said.

“This branch paves the way for our future branch designs,” she

said. “From early con-cept planning to final build, our goal was to build a branch with members and commu-nity at its heart.”

“This building is magnificent,” said mayor John Harwood. “It shows that we have a financial institution that believes in the North Thompson.”

The mayor particu-larly liked the photos decorating the inside and outside of the new building that show some of the historical and geographic feat-tures of the area.

“I don’t see how you could do any better,” said M.P. Cathy McLeod. “Congratulations to Clearwater.”

The federal repre-sentative said this was

the first opening she had attended since being re-elected dur-ing the recent federal election.

Branch man-ager Gina Walchuk thanked the more than 80 people who attended the opening for coming.

She gave special mention to Wadlegger Logging for donating some three-inch thick Douglas fir boards for a table in the new community room, and burls that were made into a stand for the waiting area.

Walchuk presented a $3,000 cheque to Clearwater Secondary School for making the table and stand from the wood.

The branch man-ager also thanked

Glen and April Small for donating the his-toric photos used in the building, as well as longtime credit union members Ernie Smith and Bernice Thompson, who held the ends of the ribbon during the ribbon-cutting.

The new branch features an open design.

The community-room has full multi-media capabilities and 24-hour access for local organizations and businesses to hold meetings and celebra-tions, free of charge.

Within the branch, there is also a small-business showcase area where local business members can show off their services and wares.

Other features include a self-service technology bar, a cof-

fee bar, and a drive-through ATM.

The insurance office

has been relocated to right inside the branch.

Grand opening held for new credit union location

Mastering ultrasound(L-r) Instructor Kelsey Skolnick watches as Mi-chaela Daase plays the role of a patient needing a tube inserted into her neck and Dr. John Soles looks at an ultrasound monitor to see where to place it. The three were part of a HOUSE (hands-on ultrasound skills enhancement) workshop held in Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital last Saturday. The course is designed with rural physicians in mind and gives them skills and practice at using bedside ultrasound. The technology is particularly useful in the emergency room. All four local physi-cians participated, as well as three physicians from Valemount and McBride, two medical stu-dents and the DHMH x-ray technician. Clearwater Secondary School students were the ultrasound models for the day. Photo by Keith McNeill

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Welcome back, Cathy McLeod!editorial by Dale Bass – Kamloops This Week

Opinion "Have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow know what you truly want to become."

– Steve Jobs

BC Press CouncilThe Times is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the BC Press Council.Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to BC Press Council, 210 Selby St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 2R2For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org

Back in the spring of 2009, KTW editor Christopher Foulds wrote the following about Cathy McLeod:

“The Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo Conservative MP is simply an honest woman, a regu-lar Josephine who happens to have that rarest quality among politicians: When asked a question by a report-er, she offers up an answer devoid of political bafflegab and spoon-fed sentences from party elders.”

The issue was attack ads her party was running about then-Liberal leader Michael Ignatieff, a tactic McLeod criticized.

It was our front-page story and, given how unusual it was back then for an MP to criticize her governing party, it was also picked up by national media.

Imagine that — a Conservative MP who spoke her mind.

Kamloops has returned McLeod to Ottawa, but she will be in Opposition.

Will Stephen Harper, her dictatorial leader, be just another back-bencher if he really does decide to stay in Parliament?

Anyone taking bets?Perhaps her new reality

will bring back McLeod’s forthright frankness, coming from an MP Foulds described six years ago as having sen-sible and honest opinions.

Kamloops reporters have been luckier than many of their colleagues in other

areas with Conservative MPs; while many simply ignored calls from the media, McLeod has always respond-ed to us.

Yes, we knew she’d parrot the party line, but she at least acknowledged her role in the give and take of covering politics.

In my hometown of London, Ont., folks there started a “Where’s Ed?” cam-paign in the run-up to the recent federal election, mock-ing the complete absence of the minister of state for science and technology from anything that might have involved speaking to report-ers or, apparently, voters.

He lost the election.McLeod’s comments in

2009 were also a welcome relief because her predeces-sor, Betty Hinton, was a Conservative MP who we knew, as Foulds described it in his column on the attack ads, “would have waxed eloquent on the production quality of the marvellous television moments, regard-less of their crassness — the story would have likely been placed inside the newspaper.”

Occasionally, my out-of-office path would cross with that of McLeod and it was always interesting to talk with her.

Yes, there would be the anticipated responses to anything political asked, but there were also welcome moments when the real McLeod came through.

At the 2014 official

opening of a preschool’s new space in the renovated Kamloops United Church, for example, I joked with McLeod about saving the plants in her Ottawa office. It was a bit mocking, to be sure, but at the time, future-hero-turned ambassador and then-sergeant-at-arms Kevin Vickers had declared plants in the House of Commons government property would be removed and sold because it was too expensive to water them.

“Really, Cathy?,” I asked. “Can’t you all just water them yourselves?”

The reply came from the McLeod about whom Foulds wrote five years earlier.

She leaned in, put her hand on my arm and answered: “It’s absolutely ridiculous.”

There she is!The real Cathy McLeod!I can’t wait to watch that

one once Parliament resumes. And, for those of you who despair that the majority of Kamloopsians voted against her, do not worry.

This is the same woman who was praised during her time as mayor of Pemberton for being good, for always having the time to listen to others, for taking concerns to heart, for working hard for her constituents.

I don’t see her chang-ing — and she’s already got a self-declared neighbour to all Conservatives in the new prime minister.

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Editor, The Times:Trudeaumania! I never thought I

would see it twice in my lifetime ... but there it is.

On the bright side, we won't have to look at Harper's ugly face anymore.

The downside for NDP support-ers such as myself was that our party took one heck of a shellacking too.

The big mistake that Tom Mulcair made was to let Trudeau slide left of him, especially when it came to deficits.

Despite Harper's claim that one wouldn't recognize Canada when he was done, there is still plenty of room for centre-left in this country. The NDP, in its rush to move to the cen-tre, overlooked that.

The election of a majority Liberal government might just be a big mis-take.

This means there are no checks and balances on the ruling party. Just look at what Harper made of his majority.

The history of majority govern-ments in Canada, both provincially and federally, is not a good one.

In a rational world there wasn't any reason to give Trudeau a majori-ty. His voting record didn't vary much from that of Stephen Harper.

However, all of this is for the future to judge.

The people, as they say, have spo-ken.

Proving once more, as Winston Churchill said, “Democ racy is the worst form of gov ern ment, except for all those other forms that have been tried from time to time.”

Dennis PeacockClearwater, B.C

Editor, The Times:The Clearwater Secondary School Grads are

very sorry to have cancelled the Harvest Dance, which was to have been held on Oct 24.

Reason for the cancellation was poor ticket sales.

We will soon announce our next fundraising plan, which will be sure also to enhance or 'give back' to the community.

We would like to thank the Wells Gray Inn,

Pharmasave, Buy Low Foods, CSS staff, and all the other community members and businesses who donated or offered to help. We would also like to give a special thanks to the Times and Star/Journal, and to the newspapers' great edito-rial teams.

The Wheat in the Barley look forward to bringing back their wonderful music to our area at a later date.

CSS 2015/16 Grads

NDP let the Liberals get to the left of them

Poor ticket sales force dance cancellation

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Editor, The Times:For 50 years, the Red Cross has helped

people to get back on their feet by loaning out health equipment through its HELP depots. In 2003, after the Barriere fire, Celine Calfa of the Red Cross, together with local Clearwater citi-zens, founded the Clearwater Red Cross HELP Depot. It was originally located in our hospital and is now located in the old ICBC building at 132 Station Road.

The Red Cross has funded this organization in our town since 2003, as we have been unable to fund it ourselves.

In order to continue operations in Clearwater, we are trying to increase our fund-ing through local donations.

We are a full volunteer depot. Our funding comes solely from local donations. 

Until recently, we had been sending our donations in to the Red Cross, only to find out that in order to be considered a donation towards our depot, the donation needs to have “For Clearwater HELP” written on it, usually in

the memo section of a cheque.The purpose of our depot is to loan out

medical equipment, free of charge, to people in the community. Donations are appreciated.

The equipment loans are short term, three to six months, but can be extended.

On Thursday, Nov. 5, the volunteers of the Clearwater Red Cross HELP Depot will be holding a Music Night, sponsored by the North Thompson Music Guild.

It will be located at the Dutch Lake Community Centre; in the gym. The concert will run from 7 to 9 p.m. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m.

Admission will be by donation. Refreshments will be also by donation.

All proceeds from this venue will be donated to the Clearwater Red Cross HELP Depot.

We are howping for the continued support of our community so that we may continue to keep our Depot open.

Barb Hall, team leader/volunteerClearwater HELP Depot

Music Night to help Red Cross equipment loans

Avril Smith (l) of the Xi Epsilon Eta chapter of Beta Sigma Phi presents a check for the Red Cross Clearwater HELP Depot to Heather Stanley recently. The money will be used to keep the equipment loan depot open.Photo submitted

B.C. Views column by Tom Fletcher

Primarily, it revolves around 36 pages of government emails that the NDP opposition has been trying for a year to get under free-dom of information legislation. They relate to a series of meetings between transportation ministry bureaucrats and remote communi-ties along Highway 16, between Prince George and Prince Rupert.

If you want all of the accusa-tions about government secrecy and alleged cover-ups, I invite you to read “Access Denied,” the lat-est report of the Information and Privacy Commissioner at www.oipc.bc.ca, and transcripts of ques-tion period in the legislature this week.

What you won’t find there is much discussion of the actual problem, which is a shortage of safe and practical transporta-tion options in and out of these communities, most of which are feder-ally funded aboriginal reserves far from the region’s only highway.

What we have seen for decades is a dra-matic media narrative about one or more serial killers preying on vulnerable women hitch-hiking along what is now known world-wide as the Highway of Tears.

The Wikipedia entry for Highway of Tears gives a sense of the cred-ibility of this narrative. It begins with the unsolved murder of Gloria Moody, last seen leaving a bar in Williams Lake in 1969. That’s a long way from Highway 16.

Then there was

Monica Jack, killed in 1978. DNA technology resulted in a charge finally being laid last year against a known serial rapist. This was even further away, near Merritt, and she was a 12-year-old riding her bike.

Other cases involve street prostitution in and around Prince George, an urban hub for a large aboriginal population similar to Regina and Winnipeg.

Discussion in Victoria focuses on urban notions of increased transit, in places where exist-ing service may be under-used. Nationally, the narrative is that deep-seated social problems within aboriginal communities would somehow be solved by a lawyer-heavy judicial inquiry that looks only at tragedies involving women.

If you drive Highway 16 today, you will see fading billboards pleading for information on the disappearance of Madison Scott. She was last seen in the early hours

of May 28, 2011, after a grad party in the woods outside Vanderhoof. Her truck and tent were still there. Again, nothing to do with hitch-hiking, but at least it was near Highway 16.

Here’s something else you won’t often hear in the Highway of Tears melodrama. There is com-mercial bus service on Highway 16, although Greyhound reduced fre-quency in 2013 as it struggles with low ridership and high costs. BC Transit also operates bus service to some remote communities like Kispiox and Gitsegukla, connecting them south to Smithers. But BC Transit requires local govern-ments and riders to cover about half the cost. Indian Act reserves don’t pay.

North Coast MLA Jennifer Rice has noted that what people in remote com-munities ask for is a way to

get back and forth for shopping and medical appointments.

Yes, shopping is an important need, as those who live in remote areas can tell you. And Northern Health already runs a bus service for remote residents who need medical care.

Rice’s observations at least move us toward practical solu-tions, although most of her

effort seems directed towards political blame.

I hope the infamous 36 pages of emails are eventually released, since they were not deleted but rather excluded from release. They may bring the discussion back to the actual public service issue, which is what realistic transporta-tion options exist for these com-munities.

Myths of the Highway of Tears and the unsolved murders

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The District of Clearwater requires a qualified contractor to provide maintenance services for community parks and open space within the municipality. This will include a combination of 7 community parks and 3 open spaces.

The Request for Proposal (RFP) packages are available at the District of Clearwater Office located at 209 Dutch Lake Road, Clearwater, B.C. V0E 1N2 as well as on the District of Clearwater website www.districtofclearwater.com under opportunities.

In order to ensure receipt of addendums to the RFP and attendance at the mandatory field viewing, it is required to be registered with the District of Clearwater. Please register at the District office or by email at [email protected].

a mandatory field viewing will be held at the district of Clearwater office meeting room at 209 dutch lake Road, Clearwater, B.C. V0e1N2 at 10:00 a.m. on November 10th, 2015 followed by a site viewing.

The Sealed Proposals must be received by Noon, friday, November 20th, 2015, at the District of Clearwater Office, marked Confidential attention: leslie Groulx, Chief administrative officer – RfP 2015-11 Community Parks and open space maintenance

For further details please contact Leslie Groulx, Chief Administrative Office or Bruce Forsyth Public Works Superintendent by calling 250-674-2257.

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Does the effort of one person actually make a difference? What would you do?

It is 1945. Canada was at war. Mary Gibson’s first born son, Royce, had gone to Europe. His sis-ters, Vivian, Francis, and Verna, were too young to enlist, but old enough to want to help.

Bernice, Molly and Evelyne Craig know that their older sister, Vernetta, has been trained to cook in the hospitals where sol-diers have returned to Canada.

The sisters want to participate in the war effort, but they are too young to leave home. These families live in the tiny and isolated village of Avola.*

What can the youth at the home-front do to show support for Our Boys, to reach out and offer some measure of comfort or encouragement to the Canadian troops?

Canadian Girls in Training (CGIT) was (and is) an organiza-tion for girls 12-17 years of age and a chapter was formed in Avola, under the leadership of Mary Gibson.

“We met once a week in the home of Gerald and Mary Gibson," said Evelyne Craig McKay. "At that time they lived across the river from Avola. We made the quilt in the photo to send to a family in England.”

“CGIT was a very purpose driven group

during the war. We made parcels for the soldiers. My mother taught me how to knit socks and turn a heel. We also knitted hats for them to wear under their helmets. We wrote cheery let-ters to the soldiers, as well as to our own relatives who were overseas.”

“I did not feel anx-ious," said McKay. "The war was so far away. Even Vernon was far away in those days. We had really good teachers in Avola. We knew where the war was because we learned about it in geography and social studies.”

“All of my Mom’s brothers were overseas. Some were killed. All six of my girl cousins plus my boy cousins joined the Army, too. My sister, Vernetta, joined the air force. Vernetta never got overseas. They were at peace by the time she was trained. So she cooked in hospitals for the soldiers who came back. She went to hos-pitals in Calgary, back east to Ontario, near Vancouver and also Victoria," McKay said.

“CGIT was never for our own amuse-ment although camp-ing, singing, hiking and other activities were part of it. It

was about service to the community. We learned a real work ethic."

“Mrs. Mary Gibson was the one in Avola who did all these things for the kids,‚" said McKay. "She taught Sunday School and taught me how to play her piano.”

“I must have fol-lowed her example as I learned to teach Sunday School, too, and later led both the younger Explorers and the older girls CGIT through the United Church.”

According to the Canadian Girls in Training web page, CGIT was begun

in 1915 in western Canada during the First World War, when young people were anxious to be of ser-vice to the war effort. Boys had already been organized in the form of Trail Ranger and Tuxis groups, and girls wanted their own pro-gram.

The idea of CGIT was put forward by a group of Christian leaders – Anglican,

Baptist, Methodist, and Presbyterian, and by the YM/YWCA.

These representa-tives wanted to create a Christian education-al program that would meet the needs of girls aged 12-17 across Canada.

Since 1947, CGIT has been one of the committees of the Canadian Council of Churches (CCC), Department of Christian Education. The CCC is a member of the World Council of Churches and this adds a further dimen-sion to the scope of the program.

According to the Canadian Encyclopedia on-line, CGIT is based on small groups whose members plan activi-ties under the leader-ship of adult women, the program reflected the influence of pro-gressive education, including a modern approach to the Bible, the Social Gospel, and Canadian national-ism.

In 1933 there were 40,000 members in 1,100 communities.

Membership declined after the Second World War, but the organization continues to flourish in numerous congrega-tions. Membership in 1999 was approximate-ly 2,000.

In 2015 this orga-nization will celebrate 100 years and contin-ues to encourage girls and leaders to partici-pate in activities based on the needs and interests of the girls in keeping with the four elements: Cherish Health, Seek Truth, Know God and Serve Others.

* For related sto-ries about the Gibsons and the Craigs, see the Clearwater Times and Barriere Star/Journal, Valley Voices, Oct. 3, 2013; Valley Voices, Dec. 26, 2013; Valley Voices, Sept. 5, 2013; and Letter to the Editor and Family Reunion, Sept. 12, 2013.

Avola youth help war effort through CGIT

Members of the Avola chapter of Canadian Girls in Training (CGIT) in 1945 hold up a quilt they made as a fundraiser. Pictured are (back, l-r) Mrs. Mary Gibson, Francis Gibson, Evelyne Craig, Verna Gibson, Doris Dill-abough, Vivian Gibson, Irene Milke (in CGIT “Middy” uniform), (front, l-r) Mrs. Gibson’s son Carman Gibson (boy peeking out from lower left), Bernice Craig, Hilda Jamrich, and Molly Craig. Photo submitted

Our Purpose

As a Canadian Girl in Trainingunder the leadership of Jesusit is my purpose toCherish Health,Seek Truth,Know God,Serve Othersand thus, with His help,become the girl God would have me be.

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Eleanor Deckert

Part five in a series celebrating 100 years of railroading history in the North Thompson Valley, 1915 – 2015.

Confidence was high in the April 1, 1912 issue of the Inland Sentinel:“We will have at least 100 miles of roadbed on the North Thompson completed before next fall.”

The workOpportunities to

earn money parallel to the railroad construc-tion included: running a post office or store, hauling freight, black-smith to look after the pack animals, supply-ing wood, water and coal.

Bolton’s cabin-sized store and post office at the Mile 44 bridge was an example of how entrepreneurs took advantage of the opportunities. G. Nipes advertised “Store-and-More: meals 50c, beds 50c.”

Charlie and son, Ernie Dee, made eight-day trips into Kamloops to bring supplies up to the Clearwater railroad camp. Two freight wagons each could carry two tons. If they came to a place where the grade was steep or slippery, they would unhitch one team and together haul one wagon, go back for the other.

Wood was needed by the cookhouses, as well as thousands of ties. 284 fir ties could be cut in a 10-hour day (each weighting

186 pounds) with machinery run by a Titan with a tractor using 15 gallons of coal oil.

A constant sup-ply of water and coal would be needed by the steam driven equipment and for every passing locomo-tive.

Water towers were built near a creek or well. A heater under the tower had to be maintained to keep the water from freezing.

In 1910, a discovery of coal at Mosquito Flat (now Blackpool) brought high hopes for a local supply. The Canadian Coal and Coke Company sold shares, brought in a huge drill, leased land, and went down 278 feet, but did not find a good coal bed.

The menUnlike the rail

construction in the USA, the CNR line employed no Chinese workers. European immigrants were the labor force. Not all were English speaking and tension was part of camp life.

In the early 1900s, muscles of men and animals did the work. Camps along the road bed housed the men in log and canvas bunkhouses, the ani-mals in crude shelters, even the cook houses and hospitals (which were legally required) were built of log and canvas.

The bunkhouses are described as crawling with lice and smelly because the men slept in their work clothes. They had no time or

energy for laundry and bathing.

Food delivery, stor-age and preparation had its own challenges.

Jim Struthers drove 150 miles to Blue River, protecting potatoes from freezing in winter in a load of hay.

The Peavine cook-house prepared food for 80 men at every meal.

Without refrigera-tion, butchering was on-going. And inter-esting fact: Butcher Island is now named Birch Island.

Three hospitals were located along the North Thompson River. Near the Albreda River was a 50-bed hospital, doctor, assistant and orderly. The Peavine camp boasted a doc-

tor as well as a 30-bed hospital and even a dental chair. Chu Chua had a 25-bed hospital and one doctor. Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops covered any other needs.

Living conditions were so unpleasant that the Inland Sentinel, Jan. 27, 1912, issue reports that a 4,500 name petition was sent to the Dominion and provincial govern-ments. The camps were described as unsanitary, the bunkhouses unfit for human habitation, and a request was made for hospital equipment to be brought up to standards. Special note was made of the dif-ficulties during winter conditions.

Pay daysWages have been

recorded as 20c per day for pick and shovel.

Like any other time and place in history, camp followers set up their wares nearby. Moonshine prepared in hillside stills, girls for hire, gambling and preachers all came to pry the workers’ wages from their pockets. Police records speak of fights, injuries and handcuffing a drunk around tree until he sobered up.

Foley, Welch and Stewart were the main contractors for the railroad at this time and place. Known by their workers as “Fool ‘em, Work ‘em and Starve ‘em” a quote from a letter dated 1995, written by Noel Montagnon Jr. tells of his father’s 1913 memories of Peavine camp.

The pattern seems to be that men were hired in Kamloops, rode the steamer S.S. Distributor up river, worked to pay for their fare and room and board, then, at the break-even point, they were fired and told to walk back to Kamloops.

There seems to have been a fairly constant stream of men walk-ing south along the river bank, only to be hired back on from Kamloops.

UnrestThe Inland

Sentinel, Jan. 27, 1912, issue describes how “Unrest among the men was aggravated through the propa-ganda distributed by the Industrial Workers

of the World.”Again, on page

one of the April 8, 1912 Inland Sentinel announces a “Construction Worker Strike.”

Unions were beginning to form. Replacing of brutal foreman, expectations of fair pay and safe working conditions all became part of the demands for respect between workers and the company and boss.

Illness, injury and death were realities for the crews along the railway line.

Contagion in camp caused by outhouse waste contaminating the drinking water supply brought a typhoid epidemic to Louis Creek in 1913, and 17 typhoid victims were killed at Red Pass towards Jasper by a corpse found in a creek.

Explosions caused injury and death. Falling rock or equip-ment, derailments and even one knife wound caused deaths that were recorded. However, there are also rumors of burials at track side, unceremoni-ously dug by the steam shovel, unmarked, unmourned.

The year 1916 brought the Workman’s Compensation Act to British Columbia ... a little late for some workers, but of benefit to all railroaders since.

– Research at the Kamloops Archives col-lection of newspapers and in the book "North River" by Muriel Dunford resulted in material for this story.

North Thompson railroading: Living conditions

A photo labelled "Thompson Crossing, Nov. 8, 1913" shows some of the workers who would have helped build the Canadian Northern (later the Canadian National) raillroad through the North Thompson Valley. According to the book "North River," Thompson Crossing was near the mouth of the Albreda River.Photo courtesy of Yellowhead Museum and "North River" by Muriel Dunford

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50 YEARS AGO:Clearwater's Good

Citizen of the Year was nurse Marjorie Harby. Many times her skill brought comfort and relief to victims of acci-dent or illness. In the winter of 1947-48 she and Margaret Rutsatz visited all the camps in the district, inoculating every child during a diphtheria scare. There were 115 people at the awards dinner.

North Thompson Ambulance Association was trying to get a doctor to practise in Clearwater. It was sug-gested that a Kamloops doctor be approached to visit once a week. Buying an ambulance was shelved due to the cost. Instead three offers from members for the use of station wagons as stand-by vehicles.

A full-page ad invited people to sign up to the B.C. Medical Plan. The scheme had been initiated by the provincial government to ensure that every resident of B.C. could obtain prepaid medical coverage at a reasonable premium, said the ad.

45 YEARS AGO:North Thompson

Hospital Society chair John Harwood asked if the community would accept a small diagnos-tic and treatment center (as was being proposed by the government) or should it push for a 20-bed hospital. Dr. Regehr described the proposed clinic as a glorified first aid post and said he would not work there. The federal government had rec-ommended a 50-bed facility. Over 100 people attended the meeting.

Clearwater High School won its first championship ever when the boys vol-leyball team defeated Kamloops and North Kamloops. Team members were Mike Monteith, Rocky Frizzle, Peter Miller, Wayne Strobbe, Jim Gledhill, Greg Price, Barry Buck, Bob Hansen, Colin Langen and Brent Buck.

40 YEARS AGO:Education Minister

Eileen Dailley offi-cially opened the new Vavenby Elementary and Clearwater

Secondary schools. Student council presi-dent Tracy Holland presented School District 26 chair Ernie Graffunder with a cheque towards the building of tennis courts.

Safety Mart was advertising the opening of its in-store bakery. Three 16-ounce loaves were on sale for 80 cents.

Dr. Robert Woollard spoke at a meeting of the Clearwater Business Association against establishing a federal maximum-security pris-on in the area. It would be "... a brutal institu-tion having a brutal purpose," he said. He feared the drug trade would spill over into the community. There would be 193 jobs cre-ated.

35 YEARS AGO:A meeting to dis-

cuss incorporation for Clearwater drew an audience of about 75, including delegations from outlying areas. Whereas improvement districts bore 100 per cent of the cost of improvements such as water and sewer, munic-ipalities paid only 25 per cent, they were told.

30 YEARS AGO:Clearwater Midgets

hockey team was to visit Finland, Sweden and Russia in December and January. Team manager Jim London and coach Dave Tremblay made the arrangements.

Weyerhaeuser Vavenby manager Bob Taylor responded to a rumor that the com-pany had only enough timber to last seven years for the local operation by saying that there might not be enough to run two shifts in the future. He

and other Weyerhaeuser executives were speak-ing at a reception held to celebrate 20 years of involvement in the Canadian forest indus-try.

25 YEARS AGO:Citizen of the Year

was Jean Nelson. A resident of the North Thompson Valley for 34 years, she had been a Girl Guide leader for 20 years, taught swimming, canoeing, life-saving and cross-country skiing, served on the school board for eight years, and was instrumental in start-ing the CSS logging program. She had been Chatelaine Magazine's Woman of the Year in 1970.

20 YEARS AGO:Clearwater RCMP

issued a paintball chal-lenge to local teens for Halloween. "Those students had better pre-pare; we're going to be good," bragged Sgt. Rex Henry.

15 YEARS AGO:B.C. chief forester

Larry Pedersen reduced the annual allowable cut

for Tree Farm 18 by five per cent, from 190,000 cubic meters per year to 180,000. "It's incon-venient, of course, but it's not that big that we can't adjust to it," said Slocan forester Dave Poole.

Highways gave final approval to open a new bridge across Spahats Creek on the road to Wells Gray Park. The 18-meter long bridge replaced several culverts that had been washed out in July, 1999.

Telus told MLA Kevin Krueger that it would not be feasible to provide cell phone ser-vice to Clearwater and Barriere. It would cost $2 million and needed a community of 5,000 "phone lines."

10 YEARS AGO:Clearwater's

Citizen of the Year for 2005 went to Reg Chambers. Business of the year (Tourism) was Flour Meadows Bakery, (Retail/Service) was Raft River Mini Market, and (Forestry) went to Wadlegger Logging. Public Safety Person for 2005 was Garry Ruston, Youth of the Year was Kelsey Bonner and Employees

of the Year were Jan and Dave Cooper.

Residents of Blue River were express-ing concerns over the pending takeover of their Outpost Hospital. Established by the Red Cross in 1948, it was slated to be put in the hands of the provincial government. Interior Health was making no promises to retain nurse Kathy Chambers, who had served the commu-nity since the 1980s.

5 YEARS AGO:Shelley Sim was

named Clearwater and District's Citizen of the Year dur-ing the Chamber of Commerce's 50th anni-versary awards gala. About 70 people and organizations had been nominated for the eight awards categories.

Simpcw First

Nations Chief Keith Matthew signed an innovative mineral exploration agreement with David Hodge, president of Commerce Resources. The com-pany was investigating a proposed tantalum and niobium mine north of Blue River.

Players, coaches and family members helped out during a firewood work-bee organized by Clearwater Minor Hockey. Wood was bucked, split, delivered and stacked for local seniors and handi-capped people, all by donation only.

1 YEAR AGO:Clearwater employ-

ees of Interior Savings Credit Union were at work developing a trail

behind Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital as part of Day of Difference.

Raft River Elementary School students took part in an official opening of the Courtney and Skye Buck Memorial Playground at the school. “This play-ground is a reflec-tion of two people we lost,” said Sabine Cooperman, president of the school's PAC.

Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo M.P. Cathy McLeod and Senator Nancy Greene Raine of Sun Peaks were safe after a gunman invaded the Centre Block of the Parliament Buildings in Ottawa. One soldier and the gunman were killed.

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Jill Hayward – North Thompson Star/Journal

On Oct. 15, the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure invited the public to attend an information session at the Barriere Lions Hall regarding upcoming passing lane projects on Highway 5 through the communities of Darfield and Vinsulla.

Project designs were on dis-play, and Ministry staff were on-hand to provide information and answer questions about the cur-rent and planned projects.

Ministry staff also invited the public to provide comments.

In 2012 the Yellowhead Highway 5, Heffley Creek to Clearwater Passing Lane Study confirmed the need and locations for passing opportunities along the corridor.

Darfield and Vinsulla were identified as the top priority loca-tions.

Ministry regional manager – project delivery Jennifer Fraser said they are currently focusing on the designs of each project to bring them to completion.

“This is all part of B.C.’s 10-year transportation plan called B.C. on the Move,” said Fraser. “We are almost through year one.”

She was enthusiastic about the

Darfield project, noting, “This project resolves the very short passing lane in Darfield and also will realign Boulder Mountain Road which has very poor sight lines. This will make that inter-section much safer by realigning access to the highway.”

Fraser said the cost of both projects will be approximately $13 million for Darfield and $7 million for Vinsulla.

“This is very exciting for residents of these communities,” said Fraser, “And the employ-ment opportunities are exciting as well. The Darfield project will require two construction seasons and Vinsulla one construction season.”

Information presented at the meeting showed that the annual amount of daily traffic through the Darfield area on Highway 5 averaged out at 3,800 vehicles per day, with an increase during summer to 5,000 vehicles per day. Approximately 15 per cent of these numbers are commercial trucks.

A graph showed that between 2010 and 2014 there were six injury collisions and four prop-erty damage-only collisions in the area.

The proposed design specifics for the new passing lane show an extension of the existing 500

metre northbound climbing lane to 2.7 km, and the addition of a 2.8 km southbound pass-ing lane. It also shows intersec-tion improvements at Boulder Mountain Road and MacColl Road, a 2.5 m shoulder width, a 3.6 m center median in four-lane sections and wider shoulders at access.

The Darfield project will improve safety and mobility on Highway 5, provide assured passing lanes, extend the cur-rent 500 m northbound pass-ing lane, improve access on and off the highway, improve alignment to provide better sight lines and also with have rumble strips.

Status of the Darfield project at this time is 75 per cent of the detail design completed, the acquisition of required property underway, and the construction schedule yet to be decided.

In regards to the Vinsulla project; the annual amount of daily traffic through Vinsulla shows averages of 5,300 vehi-cles per day, with an increase during summer to 7,000 vehicles per day, with approxi-mately 15 per cent of these being commercial trucks.

A graph showed that between 2010 and 2014 there

were three injury collisions and two property damage-only colli-sions in the area.

The proposed Vinsulla design includes construction of a two km northbound passing lane and a two m shoulder width. This will improve safety and mobility of Highway 5, provide assured northbound passing opportunities and greatly reduce driver frustra-tion.

Ministry staff said the next steps will be to finalize the design for each project, acquire the properties involved, continue to consult with stakeholders, and then proceed with BC Bid tender posting and construction.

Fraser said there are no tar-get dates available this early on but that the Ministry is putting together a website that will be a part of this highway project.

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BarriereNov. 21-22 – No-Host Bazaar, North Thompson Fall Fair

Hall, 10am-1pm. $10/table. Info: Antoon 250-672-9330

Nov. 28 - Barriere Seniors Annual Craft Fair, Seniors Hall, 10am-2pm. $10/table. Info: Lil 250-672-9318

ClearwaterNov. 20-21 – Clearwater Elks Christmas Bazaar, Elks Hall,

Sat. 10am-4pm, Sun. 9am-noon. $10/table. Info: Phyllis 250-674-3535

Nov. 8 – 20th Annual Winter Wonderland & Craft Fair, Clearwater Legion, 10am-2pm. $20/table. Info: Abby 250-674-2127

Nov. 14-15 – Blackpool Craft Fair, Blackpool Hall, 10am-2pm both days. $10/table. Info: Sharon 250-587-6202

Dec. 13 – Clearwater Elks Christmas Bazaar, Elks Hall, Sat. 10am-4pm. $10/table. Info: Phyllis 250-674-3535

Heffley CreekDec. 5 – Christmas Craft Fair, Heffley Creek Hall, 10am-

2pm. Info: Deb 250-578-7525

Chu ChuaDec. 13 – Christmas Craft Fair, Chu Chua Community

Hall, 10am-1pm. $10/table. Info: Eunice 250-672-5356

ValemountNov. 14 – Christmas Craft Fair, Valemount Sec. Gym,

10am-3pm. $20/table. Info: Riette 250-566-4193

Blue RiverNov. 1 - Craft Fair, Blue River Community Hall, 10:30am-

3pm. Info: Charmaine 250-674-7456

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An excavator and a chip-per rest on Saturday on the site of a proposed new splashpark to be built in Weyerhaeuser Park (behind the Buy-Low shopping centre).

Photo by Keith McNeill

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Sports

Clearwater & District Minor Hockey

SATURDAY OCTOBER 312:30 - 4:30 Midget Rep vs. Kelowna

4:30 - 6:30 Bantam Rep vs. Kelowna

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 111:45 - 1:45 Bantam Rep vs. Kelowna

2:00 - 4:00 Midget Rep vs. S. Kelowna

Raft Mountain Skating Club Register @ www.raftmountain.comWells Gray Curling ClubRegistration Oct. 28, 29, 30250.674.3768

Adult HockeyMens Drop In Hockey will be every Friday

@ 7:45pm

Oldtimers Hockey will be every Sunday @ 7:00pm and Wednesdays @ 8:35pm

Ladies Drop In HockeySunday @ 5:45pm

Family SkatingFriday @ 4:45PM & Sunday @ 4:14PM

Sponsored by Jims Market and A&W

NORTH THOMPSON SPORTSPLEX Hockey Lives Here!

For more information about the Sportsplex or any programs call 250 674 2143

For more information about the Sports-plex or any programs call 250 674 2143

Become part of a winning team. Join Minor Hockey and learn to play Canada’s Game. Open to Boys and Girls.

www.cdmha.info/

Register @ 250 674 2594 or

[email protected]

Hockey numbers going upClearwater girl helps Thompson-Okanagan win bronze medal

Times Staff

In his report to town council on Oct. 20, Sportsplex manager Roger Mayer noted that the hockey school held at the end of summer was very successful, with 70 participants.

Minor hockey registration is up from last season. The numbers include 12 players from 100 Mile House who are playing with local teams as there is no hockey in their age groups in that community.

Raft Mountain Skating Club has increased its membership from last season as well. The figure-skaters have increased their ice rentals and coaching staff.

The skating club and minor hockey are working together on a learn to

skate program for five and six-year-olds.

Raft River Elementary School's skating program is up and running again this season.

Clearwater Secondary School's hockey academy had more requests for enrolment than it had spaces.

In adult hockey, there has been growth in men's recreation, old-timers and ladies hockey.

Wells Gray Curling Club's season was due to start on Oct. 28 and has three bonspiels planned.

Clearwater has applied to host a minor hockey provincial championship again. The community is also looking to host pre-competition games and/or a camp for the 2016 women's world hockey championships next March.

Rick Kupchuk – Mission Record

As far as their head coach is concerned, the Thompson-Okanagan (Zone 2) female hockey team enjoyed a successful weekend because of what

they accomplished off the ice as well as on it.The team of 13-14 year-old girls won the bronze

medal Sunday morning at the BC Winter Games at the Mission Leisure Centre with a 3-0 win over Vancouver Island (Zone 6), an accomplishment the players shared after spending much of this season competing against each other.

“This team came together as a group like I’ve never seen before,” said Terry Olfert of Penticton. “Some of these girls are playing against each other in playoffs and they put it aside and came together as a team and it was awesome. We struggled one game and it cost us.

“But you know what, that’s life. (Today) they said you have to lose to get silver. Today, we won and got bronze so they’re all pretty happy.”

A four-minute span early in the second period decided the bronze medal match. Team captain Molly Box of Coldstream broke a scoreless tie, 87

seconds later Vernon’s Samantha Head scored an insurance goal, and a little more than two minutes after that Allison Borrow of Clearwater completed the scoring.

All that was left was for netminder Kendra Woodland to post the shutout, which the Kamloops native said was a team effort.

“They (her team-mates) were moving people out of the way so I could see the shots com-ing at me,” Woodland said. “They were real strong in front of me and got the pucks out.”

Clearwater Secondary Senior Raiders volleyball player Josh Traub lines up for a serve during a game against Valleyview Vikings on Wednesday, Oct. 21. The local team, which includes players from grades nine to 12, lost to Valleyview in the best of five match in four. The Raiders are 2-2 this season and played in Kamloops against Kamloops Christian on Wednesday. The zone finals will be in Clearwater on Nov. 4 with the winner heading to the Okanagan championships on Nov. 13/14. Photo by Keith McNeill

Raiders take on Vikings Work

Skills you have and need will be identified, your

interests will be matched to jobs in demand, & guest

speakers will help you assess what is working for

you and what is not! Refreshments,

Prizes, and other Goodies to be

included!

Dates: November 12th-27th, 2015 Tuesday-Friday-3 weeks

Time: 9am to 3pm Some flexibility allowed

Cost: Free! Daycare and transportation costs may be available.

_________________________________________________ CLEARWATER EMPLOYMENT SERVICES CENTRE

58A Young Road, Clearwater BC V0E 1N2 Phone: 250- 674-2928 Fax: 250- 674-2938

Hours of operation: Monday through Friday 8:00 – 4:00 Email: [email protected]

www.clearwateremployment.ca Operated by Yellowhead Community Services

The Employment Program of British Columbia is funded by

The Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia.

Motel Housekeeper C0735 Helicopter Ski Guide CB0734 Administrative Assistant C0733 Various Lodge Positions: Servers, Kitchen Helpers, House Helpers, Transfer Coordinator CB0732 & 31 Early Childhood Educator CB0730 Flagger C0728

A FULL LIST OF JOB POSTINGS ARE POSTED ON OUR WEBSITE: WWW.CLEARWATEREMPLOYMENT.CA

HIGHLIGHTS OF

LOCAL JOB POSTINGS

FOR FULL POSTINGS VISIT www.clearwateremployment.ca

OR THE JOB BOARD IN OUR OFFICE

Employment Readiness & Work Experience Program

Career change? Returning to the

workforce? Need a fresh start?

Clearwater Employment Services – Phone 250-674-2928 for more information

Notice of Annual General Meeting

November 3, 2015 at 7pm

Search and Rescue Building

Attend and get your name in a draw for a

Free Adult Ski Membership

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Clearwater Ski HillSave the date...

Annual General MeetingWe are looking for directors for the board!

Come on out and vote/nominate!

November 12, 2015 at 7:00PM

Clearwater Ski Lodge566 Dunn Lake Road

(250) 674-3848

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Car fireAs reported in last week's issue, on

Oct. 17 police and Clearwater Fire Department were called to a residence in the Wyndhaven neighbourhood. A vehicle had gotten stuck on private property and caught on fire.

The fire department was able to put out the fire before it spread or cause more damage other than to the vehicle itself.

There were no injuries reported and no charges are expected at this time.

Out for a jauntOn Oct. 18 around midnight,

Clearwater RCMP received a report of a young child in red pyjamas walking up Steg's hill toward Murtle Road. The child appeared to be about eight years old and was alone.

Police responded and located the child, who advised he was out for a walk.

Police walked with the boy to his residence, which was fairly close by. Police spoke with the parents, who were shocked to find their son had sneaked out an unlocked window.

Recovered laptopEarlier in the year, police recovered

a laptop during an investigation into sto-len property.

The laptop is believed to have been stolen and police have been unable to determine the owner.

If any person had a laptop stolen or mysteriously go missing earlier this year, please contact Clearwater RCMP, who would love to get the laptop back to its rightful owner.

Any person believing this may be yours, please note you will be asked to describe it, and/or enter a valid password.

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Marijuana/money seizureA Clearwater Traffic Services member

pulled over a vehicle on Highway 5 in Louis Creek. The member detected an odor of marijuana in the vehicle and both occu-pants were arrested.

A small amount of marijuana was locat-ed as well as a large amount of cash.

Both items were seized and both occu-pants were released on a promise to appear in Clearwater for court on a later date.

Mischief to vehicleClearwater RCMP are investigating a

report of mischief to a vehicle parked at Clearwater Secondary School.

The vehicle had its mirror ripped off.Anybody with any information in

regards to this vandalism is asked to contact the Clearwater RCMP Detachment.

Collision with an unknown animalAn Alberta driver contacted Clearwater

RCMP to report a collision with an unknown animal on Highway 5 near Blue River.

The animal was reported to be larger than a deer and smaller than a moose. The animal collided with the vehicle, got up, brushed itself and ran off into the forest.

The driver was uninjured and was able to drive his vehicle safely home.

If you come across this unknown animal with a FORD impression, please contact the RCMP so the animal can be identified.

RCMP launches Fraud Prevention Month

Every year, thousands of Canadians fall victim to fraud. Most people don't think it could happen to them, but fraudsters are using increasingly sophisticated methods to target Canadians of all ages.

Fraud Prevention Month is an annual event that gives private and public organiza-tions involved in the fight against fraud an opportunity to further raise public aware-ness. Through this awareness, Canadians can avoid becoming victims.

Economic integrity is a priority that

the RCMP addresses through enforcement and disruption, as well as by educating Canadians on how to prevent becoming vic-tims of fraud.

The impact on individuals, families and businesses is devastating – retirement savings, homes, businesses and, in some cases, lives have all been lost.

The good news is that the majority of frauds can be prevented by identifying the methods used by fraudsters. The more you know about a fraud, the less likely you are to fall victim to it.

Quick facts:• Canadians between the ages of 50 and

59 are the most targeted by mass marketing fraud operations. Furthermore, Canadian victims in that age group reported the high-est dollar loss.

• The RCMP is a key partner of the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, which is a joint project between the RCMP, the Ontario Provincial Police and the Competition Bureau of Canada. It is Canada's central repository for data, intelligence and resource material as it relates to fraud.

• The RCMP's Fraud Prevention Month campaign this year will feature four themes (one per week) related to fraud: scams target-ing seniors, identity theft, email fraud and phishing, as well as fraud on the Internet.

Let's stamp out crimeAnyone with information regarding any

crime is invited to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS. Anonymity is guaranteed, and rewards are offered for useful informa-tion (for example, information that leads to an arrest).

C L E A R W A T E R

1-800-222-TIPSClearwater RCMP Report

Eleanor Deckert

I learned a new word. More spe-cifically: I was present when a new word was invented!

Recently I spent several days with a friend's family. Coaching homework is one thing I enjoy. With over 15 years experience as a homeschooler, I know a little about what challenges and frustra-tions can be expected while attempting unfa-miliar tasks and also the sweetness of the benefits that are just around the corner after mastering specific skills.

And one more thing: I have a knack to zero in on that spot where a challenge is neither too hard nor too easy.

So, I brought 50 flashcards with those three-letter words that follow the rules of pho-nics: cat, sat, fat, pat, mat, mop, hop, top, stop.

The younger child was in his element. It was easy enough to attempt but hard enough to feel that sense of satisfaction.

The older child (who could read faster than I could flip the cards)

wanted something a lit-tle harder. She dictated words she wanted to read while I wrote them on the back of the deck. Tomorrow, because, chocolate, remember. We were building a nice collection.

Meanwhile, this fam-ily has been focused on another project that now entered her list of words. They have been looking closely at a list of "virtues." What does this mean? What would life in our family be like without it? If everyone consciously practised it? So her list of flashcard words grew: honesty, patience, flexibility, gentleness.

Then, all-in-a-flash, the new word arrived. A virtue we all need to practise and deliberately focus on that would make the family and our world a better place to be.

"Inter-reliability."Now there's a con-

cept!As soon as she

spoke, my eyes opened wide and met her gaze. I could see the web she lives in – her sib-lings and parents, her grandparents and faith-family, teachers and bus drivers, coaches and neighbours. She relies on these people, yet oth-ers rely on her.

With that one word she knew that she is part of a web, and each of the people in the web have their own network of people they can rely on and who rely on them.

"Inter-reliability." Like a map, I instantly had a new worldview. Who relies on me? Who do I rely on? How won-drous that we are all so intricately connected through trust and dependability.

It Seems To Me…

By Eleanor Deckert

A new word gives a new worldview

St James Catholic Church

Sunday Service Mass

11am - 12pm

324 Clearwater Village Road

1-250-372-2581

Clearwater Seventh-Day

Adventist Church

Pastor John MasiganSaturday Service - 10amClearwater Christian ChurchPh. 250-674-3468

Clearwater Living Streams Christian

FellowshipMeeting at

New Life Assemblyevery Sunday 4:00pm

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

Phone: 250-674-2345308 W Old N Thompson Hwy

ChurchDirectory

Your 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 ChurchNon-denominational congregation in fellowship with

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

Wayne Richardson (Pastor)

Sunday Worship Service

10 amOn the Web: www.clchch.com

For information 250.674.7073 or 250.674.2912

Pastor Doug Spinney 250.674.3624www.ccbaptist.ca

CLEARWATERCOMMUNITY

BAPTIST24E Old North Thompson Hwy

Worship Service 10:30

TRINITYSHARED MINISTRY

Anglican, Lutheran & UnitedMeeting at

St. James Catholic ChurchWorship Sunday 9am

Rev. Brian KrushelOffice: 250-672-5653 • [email protected]

www.norththompsonpc.ca

November 10th, 2015at the Elks Hall

Doug Edgar from Council of Senior Citizens Organizations of BC (COSCO) will be presenting two

workshops: Mature Driver Assessment

For various reasons, people may be ordered to have their driving skills assessed. One of those reasons is

reaching the age of 80. This workshop describes how aging may affect driving skills, and suggests how people

may compensate. The B.C. assessment process is described in detail, and participants are advised how to

do their best in various testing situations.Life Without Driving

The dif� cult decision to no longer drive has a profound impact on many seniors. Doug will explore warning signs

of the need to consider other ways of getting around, encourage advance planning, and outline alternatives

to driving.

Coffee on – 10:30 am

Presentations – 11:00 am

Lunch – 12:00pm (prepared by the Challengers)

Bus will pick up at Evergreen Acres at 10:30 amPlease phone Lynne to schedule bus or for further

information at 250.674.8185

November 10th, 2015

Senio� LUNCHEON

Funded by the Government of Canada, New Horizons for Seniors Program

Octo� r 30, 2015Congratulations Dan & Linda King

Love your Family & Friends

Octo� r 30, 2015Congratulations Congratulations CongratulationDan & Linda King

50 & Sti� going Strong!Robyn Rexin

The Vavenby crib and darts clubs made a $50 donation towards the purchase of the fire-works for a Hallowe'en party to be held sat Vavenby Community Hall on Saturday, Oct. 31. The doors will open at 5:30 p.m.

The party is being organized by Kathy Cederholm and Val Bellows.

At 6:00 there will be free hot dogs and hot chocolate for everyone.

Everyone is encour-aged to dress up and there will be a costume parade.

After the parade the firemen will set off fireworks. There will be a bonfire for people to stand around while watching the colourful display.

There has been a jar at the general store for the community to make donations to go towards the costs of the party.

Christmas is coming

There will be a community Christmas potluck supper at the hall on Saturday, Dec. 6. The doors will open at 5 p.m. with dinner at 6. Santa Claus will be present and pictures taken.

The following day, Sunday, Dec. 7, there will be a Christmas craft bazaar at the hall from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Table rentals are $10 each.

There will be a con-cession available.

For more infor-mation, phone Barb Pennell, organizer of the supper and the bazaar, at 250-676-9485.

There is a Hallowe'en party coming soon Only chocolatey-mint

Brownies Lily Dulaba (l) and Cleo Coates sell Girl Guide cookies next to Buy-Low on Friday, Oct. 23. They only have chocolatey-mint and they’re selling out fast, so if you want some, contact Judy Shipley or Katrina Link.

Photo by Keith McNeill

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ACCOUNTANT

STONE & COMPANYChartered Professional Accountants

Jason O’Driscoll, CPA, CA - Bob Lawrie, CPA, CGA

Rison 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: 250-554-2533 • Fax: 250-554-2536Providing Assurance and Accounting, Tax and Advisory Services

Accountant Appliance Repair

CARPENTRY

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• NEW CONSTRUCTION • RENOVATIONS • ROOFING

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BOTTLE DEPOT

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

ConstructionConstruction &

Renovations from Foundations

to Roof

Rob Kerslake

Steve Noble

Contractor

Building Contractor

Renovations • HAFI Jobs

250-674-3875

40+ years experience

Building Contractor

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ICBC AgentDistrict of Clearwater

Phone: 250-674-2257 • Fax: 250-674-2173 Box 157, 209 Dutch Lake Road, Clearwater, V0E 1N0Of� ce Hours: Monday to Friday - 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Open through the Noon hour

Motor Licence OfficePlumbing & Drains

NORTH THOMPSON

NTPDPLUMBING AND DRAINSGot Leaks? Plugged Drain? New Installs

Fully Insured • 100% Guaranteed • 250-674-8151

Wells & Pumps ≈ Yearly Maintenance ≈ Frozen pipesWe are right around the corner

Construction

Construction and Home Renovation

MARSHALL MCRAERed Seal Carpenter

[email protected]

250-674-1182

On the Level Enterprises

Automotive Repair

649 Kennedy Road • www.wellsgrayservicecenter.ca

PRO-FORM Feeds

Your number one stop for all your garden, building and farm supplies

Complete Farm & Garden Centre • Customer Service at its BestSummer Hours • 7:30am - 5:30pm • Monday to Saturday

250-674-3386 - 213 W. Old N. Thompson Hwy.

• Paint Supplies • Plumbing & Electrical • Hardware • Plywoods • Lumber • Fencing Materials • Vinyl Sidings • Roo� ngs • Specialty Items

• Treated Timber • Farm Gates • Interior & Exterior Doors

Building Supplies

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Chain SharpeningCHAIN SHARPENINGProfessional Ground or Hand File

CHAIN SHARPENING30 Years of Experience Guaranteed Sharp NO Burnt TeethSpecializing in Ripping Chains

Stu Cahoon • Cell 250.674.1783 Home 250.677.4299Leave message for appointment

BOTTLE DEPOT

DepotRecycle Today to Save Tomorrow!

4365 Borthwick Ave. Barriere - BC

Bag Lady Enterprises

WINTER HOURS10am - 4pm Mon. - Sat.

Closed Sunday

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

Jim McCreightin Clearwater the 2 nd & 4 th

W ednesday of each month

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

Business & Service Directory

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

Advertising

For All YourAdvertising

Needs

Call

THE TIMESAl Kirkwood

674-3343

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Business & Service DirectoryAuto Repair & Towing

HindleMotors

Automotive Repair • Used Auto Parts • Mobile Repairs Designated Vehicle Inspection • C.V.I. Inspections

Commercial Truck & EQ Repair Fully Licensed Technicians

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

OFFICE: 250-674-3123or CELL: 250-674-1427

••NOW DOING COMMERCIAL TRUCK REPAIR••

NELS HINDLEContracting

On allService Centre

250.674.0145 | [email protected] Yellowhead Hwy S. Clearwater, BC V0E 1N1

O� ering Heavy Duty mechanical and Inspections

Mon. - Fri. • 8am – [email protected] • 851 Yellowhead Hwy S.

• PLUMBING• PORTABLE TOILET RENTALS

• SEPTIC INSTALLATIONS• SEPTIC PUMPING

• WATER COMPACTION• WELL INSTALLATION

• DUST CONTROL• WATER HAULING

• REGISTERED ON-SITE WASTEWATER PRACTITIONER

• HEAVY DUTY TOWING• CERTIFIED TRAFFIC CONTROL

• WRECKMASTER CERTIFIED• EXCAVATION & SKIDD STEER SERVICE

• BOB CAT SERVICES• FIRE SUPPRESSION

• PUMP TRUCK • READY MIX CONCRETE

TAXI SERVICE

WELLS GRAY

TAXIAVAILABLE 24 HOURS • 7 DAYS A WEEK

250-674-2214 • 250-674-1542

Taxi Service

Clearwater Fire Dept.

Community Halloween

Fireworks Display

Saturday, October 318 p.m. Blastoff

Camp 2 RoadFire trucks will be at entrance

• Donations accepted at the Gate • • 30 Minute Show •

Please stay off the track or the show will stopRemember to dress for the weather - CVFD

ALL HALLOWEEN COSTUMES40%

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newspapers rank highest. They outperform TV, radio, magazines, autoTRADER, Kijiji and social media.

If you’re looking for better ROI from your

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in newspapers.

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Thought of the week

Today you are

YOU, that is

TRUER than

true. There is NO

ONE alive who is

YOUER than YOU!

-Dr. Seuss

1655 Lucky Strike Place | Kamloops, BC | V1S 1W5 | Phone: 250-374-6690 | Toll Free: 1-800-661-2025

ROAD MAINTENANCE (THOMPSON) INC.

Check Before you go! www.DriveBC.ca

Thought Thought of the week

Today you are

YOU, that is

TRUER than

true. There is NO

ONE alive who is

YOUER than YOU!

-Dr. Seuss

1655 Lucky Strike Place | Kamloops, BC | V1S 1W5 | Phone: 250-374-6690 | Toll Free: 1-800-661-2025

ROAD MAINTENANCE (THOMPSON) INC.

Check Before you go!www.DriveBC.ca

REGISTER TODAYTEL: 250.674.3530 IN PERSON: 209 Dutch Lake Rd. EMAIL: [email protected] • www.tru.ca/regional_centres/clearwater

UPCOMING COURSES OFA LEVEL 1 NOV 23, DEC 19, JAN 18 $105FOODSAFE LEVEL 1 TBA $100TRANSPORTATION ENDORSEMENT NOV 24, JAN 19 $110OFA LEVEL 3 JAN 18-29 $795RED CROSS BABYSITTING & FIRST AID NOV 27 & 28 $75

HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT CERTIFICATE PROGRAM The TRU HCA Certifi cate program follows the BC HCA Curriculum.The next intake at the Clearwater Campus will begin in Winter/Spring 2016, please call 250-674-3530 for further information. This 27 week program is designed to prepare the graduate to function, un-der supervision, as a Health Care Assistant. Learned skills will be applied in the community utilizing care facilities, assisted living facilities and private homes. The focus will be on training the health care worker to assist the older adult in meeting his/her basic physical, emotional, environmental and social needs. Students learn to provide practical assistance to help main-tain the client’s maximum independence within the limits of his/her ability.

WELDER FOUNDATION PROGRAMFebruary 2016 - ONE seat available Introductory program that prepares learners for entry level positions as ap-prentice welders in most sectors of the economy including manufacturing, construction, transportation, resource extraction, and resource develop-ment. Students engage in a variety of classroom and shop activities. In the classroom, they learn theoretical principals of welding. Shop sessions provide the hands-on opportunity to learn processes and master practical welding skills.

Wells Gray Country

TO ADD YOUR COMMUNITY EVENT OR ORGANIZATION CALL THE TIMES AT 250-674-3343

Oct. 30-31: Wyndhaven Haunted House, admission by donation to the Food Bank. Fri 7-9pm and Sat. 6-9pm

Oct. 30: Halloween Costume Dance/Party, Blackpool Hall, spon-sored by Clearwater Rotary. Info 250.674.1514

Oct. 31: Blue River Children’s Halloween party, 4pm at the Upper Legion Hall. Grown-up party to follow in the lounge.

Oct. 31: Clearwater Fire Dept. Fireworks Display. 8:00pm blastoff, Camp 2 Road.

Nov. 5: Music Guild Evening of Music, Dutch Lake Community Centre, doors open @ 6:30pm, show to start @ 7:00pm

Nov. 1: Veterans’ Dinner, Legion hall, 257 Glen Rd.

Nov. 3: Wells Gray Outdoor Club AGM, Search & Rescue Build-ing, 7:00PM

Nov. 8: 20th Annual Winter Wonderland Craft Fair, Legion Hall, 10 am – 2 pm, Contact 250-674-2127

Nov. 12: Clearwater Ski Hill AGM at 7:00pm. Clearwater Ski Lodge. (250)674-3848

Nov. 14: Legion Dinner, 257 Glen Rd, doors open 5 pm, adults $12; children 7-12 yrs, $6; 2-6 yrs, $3.

Nov. 14-15: Bazaar, Blackpool Hall, 10am – 3 pm

Nov. 21 – 22: Craft Fair, Elks Hall, 9 am – 3 pm

Nov. 21:Legion Dinner, 257 Glen Rd, doors open 5 pm, adults $12; children 7-12 yrs, $6; 2-6 yrs, $3.

Nov. 29: 3rd Annual Lights to Remember, Memorial Tribute 3pm at the Clearwater Lodge. Call Eileen for info 250-674-2400

Dec. 13: Craft Sale, 9 am – 3 pm, Elks Hall

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT• Indoor Market: Every Saturday May – Oct, 9 am – 12 noon, Elks Hall.

• Tuesday Morning Coffee (TMC): Meets 10am – 11:30 @ Clearwater Community Baptist Church. All women and children welcome. (9:30-10 am Bible Study). Info 250-674-3624

• Women in Business Luncheon: Last Wed. of the mth at Wells Gray Inn, 12–2 pm. Preregister at 250-674-2700

• Clearwater Choir: Youth 3:30 - 5 pm; Adult 6:30 - 9 pm, Tuesdays, Clearwater Christian Church

• Crafts & Conversations with Cheryl. Tuesdays 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at the North Thompson Aboriginal Sharing Center. Phone 250-674-3703 for more info.

• Clearwater Farmers’ Market May – Oct. Saturdays 9am– Noon. For more info please call Anne at 250-674-3444.

• M&M (Mrs. & Ms.) Social. Last Sun of the mth Wells Gray Inn. 1pm: 250-587-6503

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

• Clearwater Elks Bingo - 2nd & 4th Wed. Elks Hall 5pm, Info call Phyllis 250-674-3535

• Cribbage Wed. at the Royal Canadian Legion. 12:30 pm.• Fun Darts Fri. at the Royal Canadian Legion. 6 pm.

• Upstream Community and Heritage Society open house Tuesdays: 9am-9pm @ Avola School House, various activities. Info ph Fay 250-678-5302.

• Voices United Community Choir- every Wednesday, 4:30-5:30 at the Catholic Church of St. James.

• Thompson Valley Quilters. Meet 2nd Wed. and 3rd Mon. of the mth at NTAC in the DLCC, 9 am - 4 pm. Info Linda 250-674-3437 or Dorothy 250-676-9270

• Vavenby Needle Arts Group. Meet every Tues. 11am - 4pm at Vavenby Community Center. Info Dorothy 250-676-9270

CHILDREN & FAMILIES• Racoon StrongStart - Raft River Elem school days Mon, Tues, Thurs &

Fri 8:45-11:45am

• Racoon StrongStart - Vavenby Elm school days Wed 8:50-11:50am

• Clearwater Breastfeeding Group: 3rd Wed. of every month 7:30pm @ YCS

• Mother Goose - Monday mornings, reg. Kerry 250-674-3530

HEALTH & HEALING• Hospice Grief Support: 2nd Thur of every mth, NT Funeral Home 1-3

pm, info 250-674-2400

• Shambhala Meditation Group: meets every Tuesday at Forest House 6:30-8:00 pm. Info: 250-674-3233.

• Connections Healing Rooms - Wed. 1-3pm (except stat. holidays). 86 Young Rd. No charge. Sponsored by Living Streams Christian Church. www.healingrooms.com.

• Healthy Choices – Tues 9am Clearwater Christian Church bsmnt (behind Fields). $2/wk drop-in free. Kim 250-674-0224

• Clearwater & District Hospice 3rd Mon. Sept-Jun 10am Legion 778-208-0137.

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 Centre at Evergreen Acres. 250-674-3675

• Clearwater Sno-Drifters: 1st Thurs every mth. 250-676-9414

• CNT Rod & Gun Club: 3rd Tues. of the mth. Blackpool Hall 7pm Nov., Jan., & Mar. AGM in May

• Volleyball: Winter, dates TBA, at Clearwater Secondary School Gym, $2 drop in. Info: 250-674-1878.

• Youth Group: ages 12-18, Sat. 7-10 pm Dutch Lake Community Center, info 250-674-2600

• Yoga Tree – Call or email Annie 250-674-2468 [email protected]

• Core Strength Fitness. Tuesdays. 10-11am 250-674-0001

• Badminton: Mon & Wed, Oct – Mar, CSS gym, 7:30-9:30 pm, $3 drop-in fee, info 250-674-2518

• Drop in Basketball: Winter, dates TBA, $2 drop in at Clearwater Secondary School Gym. Info: 250-674-1878

• Slo-Pitch: Clearwater mixed Slo-Pitch league May – July. Contact Car-men Archibald 778-208-1773, 250-674-2632

• Drop in Soccer: June -Sept, tues and Thurs, 6:30-8:00 PM, CSS � eld, $2 drop in, grade 8 to adult

SENIORS• BUNCO: 3rd Tue of every mth, Dutch Lake Seniors Drop-in Centre,

1:30 – 3 pm, info 250-674-2400

• Wells Gray Country Senior’s Society 3rd Sun Social Meet at the Wells Gray Hotel at 12:30pm for lunch or dessert, & chat

• Wells Gray Country Senior’s Society Book Club Last Thursday of the mth 2pm at the library. All seniors welcome.

• WGCSS Writers Circle: Meets 1st & 3rd Thur. @ Library

UPCOMING EVENTS

ONGOING EVENTS

250-674-2674

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Box 67, 100 Mile House B.C. V0K 2E0

BEFORE YOU SELL:• ASPEN • BIRCH • COTTONWOOD• PINE • SPRUCE • FIR PULP LOGS

Please call KATHERINE LEPPALA(250) 395-6218 (direct line) • (250) 395-0584 (cell)

(250) 395-6201 (fax)

Garage SaleOct. 29-31 & Nov. 5-79:00am - 5:00pm212 Dunlevey RdClearwater, BC

• Atlas Lathe• Milling Machine (new)• 2 GEN sets• 6 inch Jointer• 14’’ Band Saw (new)

• Demand Hot Water Tank Propane or NG Quietside

• Venmar Air Exchanger**Too much more to list**

CASH ONLY

Find local employees.

Announcements

Information

Barriere A-A MeetingsEvery Tuesday at 7:30pm

Pentecostal Church818 Amnesty Road

250-672-9643250-672-9934

CANADA BENEFIT Group - Do you or someone you know suffer from a disability? Get up to $40,000 from the Canadian Government. Toll-free 1-888-511-2250 or www.canada-benefi t.ca/free-assessment

Clearwater Alcoholics Anonymous

Sunshine Group meets every Tuesday, 8 pm, Elks Hall

72 Taren Dr.Open to Everyone

For info contact Wendy 250-587-0026

Do you need help with reading, writing or math?

FREE confi dential adult tutoring available.• Clearwater Literacy

250-674-3530• Barriere Literacy

250-672-9773

Safe Home Response Providing a safe place to

escape for women and their children.

Volunteers always needed. Clearwater 250-674-2135,Barriere 250-672-6444, or

North Thompson Valley 1-855-674-2135

Lost & FoundLost: Gold coloured pendant with maple leaf inside a circle, lost on Oct. 8, somewhere be-tween Barriere and Clearwa-ter. Could have been lost at Jim’s Food Market in Little Fort, Buy Low or A&W in Clearwater, or Knight’s Inn in Barriere. Item has sentimental value. Call 250-319-8023

Travel

TimeshareCANCEL YOUR timeshare. No risk program stop mort-gage & maintenance pay-ments today. 100% money back guarantee. Free consul-tation. Call us now. We can help! 1-888-356-5248.

Employment

Business Opportunities

GET FREE vending machines can earn $100,000 + per year. All cash-locations provided. Protected Territories. Interest free fi nancing. Full details call now 1-866-668-6629 Website www.tcvend.com.

Employment

Business Opportunities

HIP OR knee replacement? Arthritic Conditions/COPD? Restrictions in Walking/Dress-ing? Disability Tax Credit $2,000 Tax Credit $20,000 Refund. Apply today for assis-tance: 1-844-453-5372.

Career Opportunities

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION!In-demand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: Care-erStep.ca/MT or 1-855-768-3362 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

Education/Trade Schools

HUGE DEMAND for Medical Transcriptionists! CanScribe is Canada’s top Medical Tran-scription training school. Learn from home and work from home. Call today! 1-800-466-1535. www.canscribe.com or [email protected]

Interior Heavy EquipmentOperator School. Real World

Tasks. Weekly start dates. GPS Training! Funding Options. Already have

experience? Need certifi cation proof? Call 1-866-399-3853 or

IHESHOOL.com

START A new career in Graphic Arts, Healthcare, Business, Education or Infor-mation Tech. If you have a GED, call: 855-670-9765.

Help WantedFULL-TIME SERVICE Consul-tant. Full-time parts consultant required immediately by busy Import dealership in sunny Okanagan. Benefi ts, aggres-sive salary package. Resumes to Service Manager [email protected] hilltopsubaru.com/employment -opportunities.htm

Trades, TechnicalHEAVY Duty Mechanic required in the Hinton, AB area. Must have ex-tensive knowledge in Caterpillar equipment. Responsibilities will in-clude rebuilding and repairs to Cat motors, power shift transmissions and hydraulics. Fax resume with references and drivers abstract to 780-865-9710.

Services

Financial ServicesAUTO FINANCING-Same Day Approval. Dream Catcher Auto Financing 1-800-910-6402 or www.PreApproval.cc

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB.

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Services

Financial Services

LARGE FUNDBorrowers Wanted

Start saving hundreds of dollars today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income.

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NEED A loan? Own property? Have bad credit? We can help! Call toll free 1-866-405-1228 fi rstandsecondmortgages.ca

Photography / VideoPHOTOS

by Keith McNeillDigital and fi lm photographs.

Phone 250-674-3252 or email:[email protected]

Home ImprovementsFULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, re-liable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1-800-573-2928.

Moving & Storage• Indoor Storage Units • Offi ce space with equipment storage available. Hwy access for convenience & [email protected] Yellowhead Hwy 5

Merchandise for Sale

AppliancesFor sale: Washer & dryer in good working order. $325/pair obo. Call 250-587-6151

Estate Sales1200 sq. ft. house. 3 bdrm, 2 bath, .79 acre w/fruit trees, garden area, 600 sq ft shop, & 300 sq ft woodshed. Located on Peavine Rd. $120,000. obo. Ph 1-250-318-7235

Merchandise for Sale

FurnitureGreen plaid cotton rocker and ottoman, $25.00; Open arm beige leather recliner and otto-man, $25.00. 250-674-3517

Heavy Duty Machinery

A-CHEAP, LOWEST PRICES STEEL SHIPPING Dry Storage Containers Used 20’40’45’53’ and insulated con-tainers all sizes in stock. 40’ containers as low as $2,200DMG. Huge freezers. Experienced wood carvers needed, full time. Ph Toll free 24 hours 1-866-528-7108 or 1-778-298-3192 8am-5pm. De-livery BC and AB www.rtccon-tainer.com

Misc. for SaleSAWMILLS FROM only $4,397 - 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.

Misc. WantedPrivate Coin Collector BuyingCollections, Olympic Gold &Silver Coins, Estates Jewelry+Chad 778-281-0030 Local.

Real Estate

Real Estate

Rentals

Apt/Condo for RentClearwater: 1 bdrm apt in Trip-lex, own entrance, close to shopping, $500/mo. Avail Nov.1 Call Julie 250-674-0188

Homes for RentClearwater: Older 2 bdrm fac-tory home, fridge, range, w/d. Available Oct. 1. $625/mo. #9 Thompson Crossing. Ph 250-587-6151

Rentals

Homes for RentClearwater: 5bdrm 2500 sq ft house w/a 2, 3 & 4 piece bath in Weyerhaeuser subdivision. Cost is negotiable depending on tenants. If you are horse people, I have 8 acres of land that could be included if nec-essary. Obviously the house and land are in 2 different lo-cations. Call Randy at 250-674-8288

Rooms for RentRoom for rent in Clearwater. Sat TV, internet, all util incl. $500/mo. Call 250-674-1768

Rentals

Suites, LowerBarriere: 1bdrm suite, wouldsuit single/elder person. Near amenities, ample parking, hy-dro/heat incl. $600 to the right person newly renovated 778-220-2148.

Food Products Food Products

Garage Sales Garage Sales

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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, you may prefer to be in control of your fate, but you may have to relinquish some control to someone else for the time being. It can be an eye-opening situ-ation.

You’re ready for fun and games even before the weekend arrives, Cancer. You may start daydream-ing about all the plans to make. Just don’t let it distract you.

Libra, good things are ahead in the weeks to come. Both your personal and professional lives are about to take a turn for the better, and you deserve these positive develop-ments.

Capricorn, the more you can focus on the tasks at hand, the faster you will accomplish each of your goals. Procras-tination has no place in your week right now.

You thrive on mental puzzles and complex con-cepts, Aquarius. So you’re ready to tackle whatever gets thrown your way this week. Challenges are your strong suit.

Taurus, you have high hopes of solidi-fying a relationship this week and things will go according to plan so long as you stay focused. Enjoy the fruits of your labors.

Leo, a particular situation will take up much of your time this week, even into the weekend. You may have to postpone some of your plans for a later date.

Scorpio, insecuri-ties can hinder your plans this week. Think positively and you can ac-complish whatever comes your way. Lean on a friend or two if need be.

Carve out some time for going over your finances, Pisces. You may have some op-portunites coming your way, and you want your finances in order.

Gemini, some interesting things unfold at the office this week. Your hard work and ability to keep a cool head will prevail, and others will notice.

Focus your attention on maintaining a healthy perspective on information that comes your way, Virgo. A new per-spective might be just what you need to sort this situation out.

Sagittarius, enjoy the company of oth-ers this week. Spend time with your friends and family and don’t be afraid to try new things. Fun times are ahead.

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AccuWeather Global Weather Center

AccuWeather reports the winter of 2015-2016 could end up as one of the warmest winters on record for Canada as a whole, as a strong El Niño persists into the upcoming season.

Well above-normal temperatures to envelope western Canada

Western Canada residents should expect another winter with above- to well above-normal temperatures, as a pre-vailing westerly flow delivers milder Pacific air across the region.

Compared to last winter, there will be more snow across the coastal mountains of western British Columbia, which includes the Whistler Blackcomb ski resort, host of the 2009-2010 Winter Olympics.

Farther east in the Rockies of eastern British Columbia and western Alberta, snowfall will underachieve this win-ter. The majority of the snow in this region will fall during the first half of the winter before a drier pattern sets up during January and February.

Dry, mild conditions to dominate season in the Prairies

Drier and milder weather will be a dominant theme across the Prairie region this winter as the polar jet stream gets displaced farther to the north.

This pattern will greatly limit the amount and duration of Arctic air masses that normally impact the region.

Average temperatures could be as much as 3 degrees Celsius (5.5 degrees Fahrenheit) above normal this winter in cities such as Edmonton, Calgary and Regina.

Significant snowfall events will be few and far between across the region as the primary storm track will gener-ally remain farther south across the central and southern U.S.

Increased risk for ice storms in Ontario, QuebecThis coming winter will not be nearly as cold as last

winter thanks in part to El Niño.This should lead to a noticeable difference in heating

bills compared to last year.Unfortunately, the winter pattern will also favor an

increased risk of ice storms, especially from eastern Ontario to southern Quebec, including the cities of Ottawa and Montreal.

Much of Ontario, including the lake-effect snow belts, will have less snowfall compared to normal, as the main

storm track shifts to the south and east during January and February.

As the storm track shifts toward the East Coast later in January and February, there will be an increased risk for sig-nificant snowfall events across eastern Quebec, including the Gaspe Peninsula.

Stormy but mild conditions forecast for most of Atlantic Canada

The combination of a strong El Niño and warmer-than-usual sea-surface waters surrounding the region will lead to slightly higher temperatures compared to normal this winter.

The winter could turn snowy again from New Brunswick to Prince Edward Island, especially the second half of the winter.

The milder conditions will favor a greater tendency for storms that initially bring snow, but change to ice or rain, especially across Nova Scotia.

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Parkinson’s Disease (PD) symptoms often begin with a tremor in a hand and is most obvious when the hand is at rest or when a person is under stress but seems to disappear during sleep. Another PD symptom is bradykinesia which is the slowing down and loss of spontaneous and automatic movement. Both of these symptoms can be controlled by medications and in some cases deep brain stimulation therapy.

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For more than four decades, some of the best secondary-school student musicians in the city have had the chance to show off their talent under the direction of equally talented guest directors.

This year, the SD73 Honour Concert will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 3, at 7 p.m. at Sagebrush Theatre.

Conducting the hon-our band and choir will be Gerald King, head of the music education and graduate wind-con-ducting program at the University of Victoria, and Fiona Blackburn, a vocalist and professor of choral pedagogy at the University of B.C.

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create a logo design for the Society. The logo should represent the spirit and energy of the

seniors of the community and be easy to reproduce.

The society is offering a prize of $50 to the winning person or team who comes up with the

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