Highway 5 Little Fort, BC250-677-4441

Located on Highway 5

Highway 5Clearwater, BC

250-674-3148

Thursday, December 31, 2015 ▼ Volume 51 No. 53 ▼ www.clearwatertimes.com ▼ $1.35 Includes GST

LOCAL NEWS: HYDRO, ICBC, MSP INCREASE FEES ▼ A2

TH

E

NORTH THOMPSON

TH

ETimes First PlaceGeneral Excellence

B.C. and Yukon<2,000 circulation

2014

2014CCNABLUE

RIBBON

First PlaceBest All Round Newspaper &

Best Editorial PageSecond Place

Best Front PageAll of Canada

<1,250 circulation2014

WINNER:And the winners are ... See A3 inside.

Lights for the holidaysChristmas lights decorate the yard of Dan and Linda King in Vavenby, just one of many outstanding displays put on during the holiday season by area residents. Photo by Keith McNeill

Happy New Year

A2 www.clearwatertimes.com Thursday, December 31, 2015 Clearwater Times

Kamloops This Week

The 13th annual Popsicle Stick Bridge Competition is planned for Saturday, March 5.

Registration forms are available at tru.ca/science/news/annual/popsicle.html.

The event is sponsored by the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists

of B.C. and by Thompson Rivers University.

Entry is free and cash prizes will be awarded.

There are several categories available, from elementary stu-dents to professional members.

Another act named for summer festival

Singer-songwriter Amy Helm — yes, she’s Levon’s daugh-

ter — released a chart-topping debut album, Didn’t It Rain, this year to glowing reviews.

The solo release wasn’t her first foray into the music busi-ness, however; she has recorded with the group Ollabelle and worked on her late father’s shows and recordings until his death three years ago. Levon’s drumming can be heard on three tracks on the album.

Next year, Helm will be on the road and one of her stops will the Salmon Arm Roots and Blues Festival, bringing along her band The Handsome Strangers.

Also recently announced for the event is Canadian indie-folk-roots band Great Lake Swimmers — Tony Dekker, Erik Arnesen, Miranda Mulholland, Bret Higgins and Joshua Van Tassel.

The band’s been recording and per-forming for more than a decade and, in agreeing to come to the festival, told organizers it wants to do more than perform so it will front some of the workshops that help make up the weekend.

The festival runs

from Aug. 19 to Aug. 21 at the Salmon Arm fairgrounds.

Stay classy, enter contest

The Piano Hero contest sponsored by CBCMusic.ca and IciMusique.ca is back.

The competition, open to any pianist, will accept videos of musicians per-forming a classical piece beginning on Monday, Jan. 11.

The top prize this year is a Steinway-designed Boston professional upright piano, plus a trip for two to Montreal from April 21 to April 24, where the winner will have private lessons with pianist David Jalbert and a video-record-ing session produced by the CBC/Radio-Canada.

Videos can be submitted online at http://music.cbc.ca/#!/Piano-Hero.

The public will be able to vote for their favourite performer after the competition begins. The online voting site is cbc-music.ca/pianohero. Also judging will be classical pianists Angela Cheng, Jan Lisiecki and Yannick Nezet-Seguin.

2 - 3Hydro, ICBC, MSP fees up in 2016By Tom Fletcher, Black Press

Medical Services Plan premiums, electricity bills and vehicle insurance rates are up in 2016, reviving criticism of the B.C. gov-ernment's constant boast about keeping taxes low.

MSP premiums rise from $144 to $150 as of Jan. 1, for a family of three earning more than $30,000 a year. For a single person in the same income group, the rate goes from $72 to $75, with lower rates for lower incomes down to $22,000 a year, where pre-miums drop to zero.

B.C. is now the only province in Canada with a health care fee, and it has risen about 40 per cent since 2010. Premier Christy Clark has defend-ed the fee as a signal to citizens about the enor-

mous cost of providing health care.

BC Hydro rates have been politically dictated since Clark and Energy Minister Bill Bennett intervened to cap rate increases in 2013. Hydro rates jumped six per cent after the 2013 election, and are capped at no more than four per cent for 2015 and 2016, after which Bennett has promised to return rate-setting author-ity to the independent B.C. Utilities Commission (BCUC).

Insurance Corporation of B.C. basic vehicle insur-ance went up by 5.5 per cent on Nov. 1, an increase still subject to review by the BCUC. That works out to an increase of $3.70 per month added for the average driver.

ICBC had proposed the maximum 6.7 per cent

increase to cover increas-ing costs of personal injury claims and fraud, but the province gave it permission for a one-time transfer of $450 million from its optional insurance business to subsidize the basic rate.

In a year-end interview, NDP leader John Horgan stopped short of promis-ing to eliminate MSP pre-miums, but he called it a "regressive tax" that would be part of a broad review of B.C. taxation fairness if he wins the 2017 election.

The Canadian Taxpayers' Federation says people who ben-efit from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's promised middle-class tax cut will see most of those savings eaten up by provincial and municipal tax increases.

Trudeau vowed to reduce the federal income

tax bracket between $45,282 and $90,563 from 22 per cent to 20.5 per cent, and increase the rate for income over $200,000 from 29 to 33 per cent. The change would pro-vide up to $2,000 in tax relief for middle-income earners, with dual-income households benefiting most, CTF federal director

Aaron Wudrick says.Municipal taxes are

expected to increase across the province in 2016, with local councils preparing to set budgets for the new fis-cal year that starts April 1. Port Alberni has proposed a seven per cent increase, and the CTF says it hasn't found any B.C. munici-palities yet that propose to

freeze or lower property tax rates.

With the rapid rise in property prices con-tinuing in parts of the Lower Mainland, the B.C. Assessment Authority sent out 37,000 letters in December, warning single-family homeowners to brace for a big jump in their assessed value.

ICBC rates are up 5.5 per cent, with the corporation citing increased injury claim costs as part of the reason. Black Press photo

Put bridge-building skills to testMake a tax-deductible donation in support of your community. Funds raised by the Foundation assist charitable organizations that improve health, contribute to culture, enhance community services and support families... all right here in the North Thompson.

Find us on the web at www.ntcommunitiesfoundation.com or on Facebook

In our January 14th edition, the Clearwater TIMES will celebrate

babIES born In 2015Don’t miss the chance to share your excitement by

announcing the arrival of a new member of the family!

Baby!

Bring on the Babies!

Submit the following information along with a clear photo

• name • Phone• baby’s First name

• baby’s Middle name• baby’s Last name

• Date of birth• Parents First &

Last names

only$27.99

Babies of 2015

Deadline for your entry isJan 8, 2016 • phone 250 674-3343or drop in at our office in brookfield Mall

H

+ tax

Shuttle BuS

Clearwater & Little Fort to

Bullarama in Barriere

Pick up at 5pm at Brookfield Mall & will stop at Jim’s Store in Little Fort. Return from Barriere 10-10:30 before dance starts.

Tickets must be purchased by 1pm Dec. 31 $12 each available at the Times Office

Bullarama Tickets also available at the Times office

$30 Bullarama only$50 Bullarama & Dance

Children 10 and under free

Shuttle Tickets $10

Clearwater Times Thursday, December 31, 2015 www.clearwatertimes.com A3

Ministry of Technology, Innovation and Citizens' Services

VICTORIA - As families and friends gather together this holiday season, the B.C. government is encouraging everyone to take the simple step of registering their decision to become an organ donor, because there is no gift more precious than the gift of life.

It only takes a moment to join the 34,197 British Columbians who have answered the call since Service BC and BC Transplant launched their unique awareness partnership this past April.

Friendly staff at all 62 Service BC centres in communi-ties throughout the province now provide information on organ donation and help residents register their

decision on-site. Those with online access can also register at: www.transplant.bc.ca

The process is sim-ple, confidential and registering may well be the reason some-one waiting for an organ transplant can celebrate the holidays with their family this time next year.

"As I gather with the people I cher-ish in my life this holiday season, I know that someone will have that same opportunity in the future because I have signalled my intent to become an organ donor. I hope other British Columbians will also consider giving the gift of life to someone who so desperately needs it," said Minister of Technology, Innovation and Citizens' Services, Amrik Virk.

Parliamentary Secretary for the BC Jobs Plan, Greg Kyllo

says, "Registering as an organ donor is one of the best ways to celebrate the season of giving because there truly is no better gift than the gift of life."

Dr. David Landsberg, medical lead, BC Transplant quoted, "The impact of organ donation goes far beyond the individual patient who receives a transplant; each recipient's family, friends and commu-nity all benefit from one organ donor's tremendous gift. BC Transplant would like to encourage every British Columbian to

register their decision on organ donation and share their wishes with their loved ones."

Hopeful liver trans-plant recipient, Tony Maidment said,

"Speaking from experience, I can say that a new liver would absolutely change my life. I encourage all British Columbians to think about how they can give back, after they are no longer liv-ing. From death can come the gift of life - and that gift will make you a hero for those chronically ill people, like me, who are waiting for an organ transplant."

2 - 3

Community helps Syrian refugees(L-r) Wayne Sunderman of Clearwater's Buy-Low grocery store draws a ticket on Saturday as RAFT (Refu-gees and Friends Together) members Katrina Link, Melanie Harwood, Sandra Holmes and Judy Shipley look on. Nearly all of the 1,200 tickets made for the raffle, which was sponsored by Rotary and RAFT, were sold. The money will go towards helping a refugee family from Syria that is due to arrive in Clearwater soon. Raffle winners were: 1, Abbey Bates, Clearwater; 2, Airini  (no last name), Kamloops; 3, Val Jeck, Clearwa-ter; 4, Jim Jones, Clearwater. Photo by Keith McNeill

The article titled “Virus attacks District of Clearwater” in last week’s issue incor-rectly stated that District of Clearwater council had approved spending $58,000 to upgrade its computer system plus $65,000 on a service contract with Sea to Sky. In fact, the contract with Sea to Sky includes upgrading the computer system as well as a service agreement and so the total amount being spent is $65,000. We apolo-gize for the error.

For the Record

B.C. Liberal staffer quits, faces charges in OntarioBy Tom Fletcher, Black Press

B.C. Liberal Party executive director Laura Miller has resigned and returned to Ontario to face criminal charges stem-ming from deletion of government email records belonging to the Ontario govern-ment.

Miller was deputy chief of staff to for-mer Ontario Liberal premier Dalton McGuinty in 2013. She and former chief of staff David Livingstone have been charged with one count each of

breach of trust, mis-chief in relation to data and "misuse of a computer system to commit the offence of mischief," the Ontario Provincial Police said in a statement Thursday.

The charges relate to email records that were sought by oppo-sition parties after the Ontario government abruptly cancelled two planned gas-fired power plants that were facing strong local opposition. Miller and Livingstone were accused of bringing in Miller's partner, com-puter technician Peter Faist, to erase hard

drives in McGuinty's office that contained the records.

Miller left the Ontario government when McGuinty retired and came to B.C. to work for the B.C. Liberal Party.

Miller posted a statement on her Twitter account Thursday, saying she has retained lawyer Clayton Ruby to defend her. She said the charges come after she filed a complaint against two OPP officers over their investigation into the handling of the gas plant documents investigation.

This holiday season give the gift of life

Your source of local and regional news.

The Times

A2 www.clearwatertimes.com Thursday, December 31, 2015 Clearwater Times

Kamloops This Week

The 13th annual Popsicle Stick Bridge Competition is planned for Saturday, March 5.

Registration forms are available at tru.ca/science/news/annual/popsicle.html.

The event is sponsored by the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists

of B.C. and by Thompson Rivers University.

Entry is free and cash prizes will be awarded.

There are several categories available, from elementary stu-dents to professional members.

Another act named for summer festival

Singer-songwriter Amy Helm — yes, she’s Levon’s daugh-

ter — released a chart-topping debut album, Didn’t It Rain, this year to glowing reviews.

The solo release wasn’t her first foray into the music busi-ness, however; she has recorded with the group Ollabelle and worked on her late father’s shows and recordings until his death three years ago. Levon’s drumming can be heard on three tracks on the album.

Next year, Helm will be on the road and one of her stops will the Salmon Arm Roots and Blues Festival, bringing along her band The Handsome Strangers.

Also recently announced for the event is Canadian indie-folk-roots band Great Lake Swimmers — Tony Dekker, Erik Arnesen, Miranda Mulholland, Bret Higgins and Joshua Van Tassel.

The band’s been recording and per-forming for more than a decade and, in agreeing to come to the festival, told organizers it wants to do more than perform so it will front some of the workshops that help make up the weekend.

The festival runs

from Aug. 19 to Aug. 21 at the Salmon Arm fairgrounds.

Stay classy, enter contest

The Piano Hero contest sponsored by CBCMusic.ca and IciMusique.ca is back.

The competition, open to any pianist, will accept videos of musicians per-forming a classical piece beginning on Monday, Jan. 11.

The top prize this year is a Steinway-designed Boston professional upright piano, plus a trip for two to Montreal from April 21 to April 24, where the winner will have private lessons with pianist David Jalbert and a video-record-ing session produced by the CBC/Radio-Canada.

Videos can be submitted online at http://music.cbc.ca/#!/Piano-Hero.

The public will be able to vote for their favourite performer after the competition begins. The online voting site is cbc-music.ca/pianohero. Also judging will be classical pianists Angela Cheng, Jan Lisiecki and Yannick Nezet-Seguin.

2 - 3Hydro, ICBC, MSP fees up in 2016By Tom Fletcher, Black Press

Medical Services Plan premiums, electricity bills and vehicle insurance rates are up in 2016, reviving criticism of the B.C. gov-ernment's constant boast about keeping taxes low.

MSP premiums rise from $144 to $150 as of Jan. 1, for a family of three earning more than $30,000 a year. For a single person in the same income group, the rate goes from $72 to $75, with lower rates for lower incomes down to $22,000 a year, where pre-miums drop to zero.

B.C. is now the only province in Canada with a health care fee, and it has risen about 40 per cent since 2010. Premier Christy Clark has defend-ed the fee as a signal to citizens about the enor-

mous cost of providing health care.

BC Hydro rates have been politically dictated since Clark and Energy Minister Bill Bennett intervened to cap rate increases in 2013. Hydro rates jumped six per cent after the 2013 election, and are capped at no more than four per cent for 2015 and 2016, after which Bennett has promised to return rate-setting author-ity to the independent B.C. Utilities Commission (BCUC).

Insurance Corporation of B.C. basic vehicle insur-ance went up by 5.5 per cent on Nov. 1, an increase still subject to review by the BCUC. That works out to an increase of $3.70 per month added for the average driver.

ICBC had proposed the maximum 6.7 per cent

increase to cover increas-ing costs of personal injury claims and fraud, but the province gave it permission for a one-time transfer of $450 million from its optional insurance business to subsidize the basic rate.

In a year-end interview, NDP leader John Horgan stopped short of promis-ing to eliminate MSP pre-miums, but he called it a "regressive tax" that would be part of a broad review of B.C. taxation fairness if he wins the 2017 election.

The Canadian Taxpayers' Federation says people who ben-efit from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's promised middle-class tax cut will see most of those savings eaten up by provincial and municipal tax increases.

Trudeau vowed to reduce the federal income

tax bracket between $45,282 and $90,563 from 22 per cent to 20.5 per cent, and increase the rate for income over $200,000 from 29 to 33 per cent. The change would pro-vide up to $2,000 in tax relief for middle-income earners, with dual-income households benefiting most, CTF federal director

Aaron Wudrick says.Municipal taxes are

expected to increase across the province in 2016, with local councils preparing to set budgets for the new fis-cal year that starts April 1. Port Alberni has proposed a seven per cent increase, and the CTF says it hasn't found any B.C. munici-palities yet that propose to

freeze or lower property tax rates.

With the rapid rise in property prices con-tinuing in parts of the Lower Mainland, the B.C. Assessment Authority sent out 37,000 letters in December, warning single-family homeowners to brace for a big jump in their assessed value.

ICBC rates are up 5.5 per cent, with the corporation citing increased injury claim costs as part of the reason. Black Press photo

Put bridge-building skills to testMake a tax-deductible donation in support of your community. Funds raised by the Foundation assist charitable organizations that improve health, contribute to culture, enhance community services and support families... all right here in the North Thompson.

Find us on the web at www.ntcommunitiesfoundation.com or on Facebook

DISTRICT OF CLEARWATER

www.districtofclearwater.com

WHAT’S HAPPENING?

Open Burning Prohibited within the District of Clearwater The open fire prohibition applies to:

Burning of any yard waste, slash or other materials larger than one-half meters Burning of stubble or grass The use of fireworks, sky lanterns or burning barrels of any size or description The [prohibition does NOT ban campfires Unless otherwise posted this prohibition remains in effect until October 1, 2015.

Notice of 2015 Water Regulations

Watering regulations will be in effect from May 15th to September 30th, 2015.

Watering Hours – Between 6:00am to 10:00am and from 6:00pm to 10:00pm (Properties with even numbered houses may water on even numbered days; and properties with odd numbered houses may water on odd numbered days).

Watering is not allowed between the hours of 10:00am and 6:00pm. Watering between the hours of 12:00 midnight and 6:00am is restricted to automatic systems controlled by a timer and must be registered (annually) at the District office. Residents with new lawns must register with the District Office for permission to water daily until the new lawn grows long enough to be cut. After the first cut the resident must revert to regular sprinkling regulations. Other Water Uses – All hoses used outdoors should be equipped with a working spring-loaded shut-off device. Hand watering of plants and hand washing of vehicles used with a spring loaded shut off nozzle or a hand held container is permitted at any time.

Events Calendar The District of Clearwater advertises local events both on their website www.districtofclearwater.com and in

our bi-monthly newsletter. If you would like to include your event, please email details to admin@docbc.ca. Community Events June 12th, 2015 Opening of the Hospital Rim Trail – 4:45pm at the old Hospital parking lot June 17th, 2015 Information sessions on draft Trails Network Master Plan; Dutch Lake Community Centre 2-4pm and 6-8pm Come and check it out! Upcoming Meetings of Council: Public Welcome. June 16th, 2015 Infrastructure Committee of the Whole Meeting – 1:00pm

June 16th, 2015 Regular Council Meeting – 2:00pm Keep updated with what’s happening in the District on our website www.districtofclearwater.com and “Like”

us on Facebook.

The offices of the District of Clearwater “Municipal Hall” and ICBC/Motor Vehicle are located at:

Dutch Lake Community Centre, 209 Dutch Lake Road, Clearwater, BC, V0E 1N2

Mailing Address: Box 157, Clearwater, BC, V0E 1N0 Tel: 250-674-2257 Fax: 250-674-2173

Dutch Lake Community Ctr, 209 Dutch Lake Rd • Box 157, Clearwater,B.C. V0E 1N0Office hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 - 4:30

District Office Ph: 250-674-2257 • Fax: 250-674-2173email address: admin@districtofclearwater.com

DISTRICT OF CLEARWATER www.districtofclearwater.com

WHAT’S HAPPENING

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

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

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

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

What’s Happening

10:00am Leave Evergreen Acres10:02 Dr. Helmcken Hospital10:03 Food Bank 10:06 Post O� ce via Swanson Rd10:11 Buy Low Foods

Via Weyerhaeuser Subdivision10:14am Medical Centre10:19 Lake Summit Rd

Via Wyndhaven Rd 10:25am Dutch Lake Community Ctr10:28 Dollar Emporium10:29 Fields10:30 Brook� eld Mall (Bus Stop)10:32 Sunshine Valley

Via Ogden/Dunlevy/Brook� eld10:36am Mountain View10:38 Kidd Rd 10:42 Blackpool Hall10:46 Jenkins Rd & Hwy. 510:52 Buy Low Foods10:55 Arrive Evergreen Acres11:00am Leave Evergreen Acres11:02 Dr. Helmcken Hospital11:03 Food Bank11:06 Post O� ce via Swanson Rd 11:11 Buy Low Foods

Via Weyerhaeuser Subdivision11:14am Medical Centre11:19 Lake Summit Rd

Via Wyndhaven Rd 11:25am Dutch Lake Community Ctr11:28 Dollar Emporium11:29 Fields11:30 Brook� eld Mall (Bus Stop)11:32 Sunshine Valley

Via Ogden/Dunlevy/Brook� eld11:36am Mountain View11:38 Kidd Rd 11:42 Blackpool Hall11:46 Jenkins Rd & Hwy. 511:52 Buy Low Foods11:55 Arrive Evergreen AcresNoon Leave Evergreen Acres12:02pm Dr. Helmcken Hospital12:03 Food Bank12:06 Post O� ce via Swanson Rd 12:11 Buy Low Foods

Via Weyerhaeuser Subdivision12:14pm Medical Centre12:19 Lake Summit Rd

Via Wyndhaven Rd 12:25 Dutch Lake Community Ctr12:28 Dollar Emporium12:29 Fields12:30 Brook� eld Mall (Bus Stop)12:32 Sunshine Valley

Via Ogden/Dunlevy/Brook� eld12:36pm Mountain View

12:38 Kidd Rd 12:42pm Blackpool Hall12:46 Jenkins Rd & Hwy. 512:52 Buy Low Foods12:55 Arrive Evergreen Acres1:00pm Leave Evergreen Acres1:02 Dr. Helmcken Hospital1:03 Food Bank1:06 Post O� ce Via Swanson Rd 1:11 Buy Low Foods

Via Weyerhaeuser Subdivision1:14 Medical Centre1:19 Lake Summit Rd

Via Wyndhaven Rd 1:25pm Dutch Lake Community Ctr1:28 Dollar Emporium1:29 Fields1:30 Brook� eld Mall (Bus Stop)1:32 Sunshine Valley

Via Ogden/Dunlevy/Brook� eld1:36pm Mountain View1:38 Kidd Rd 1:42 Blackpool Hall1:46 Jenkins Rd & Hwy. 51:52 Buy Low Foods1:55pm Arrive Green Acres

(End of Service for the day)For more information, please call:

250-674-3935

Inter-Community Bus Loop Pilot Project – it only takes One Hour to Ride the Loop!The Clearwater Community Loop will be o� ered from November, 2015 to February 29, 2016. Hours of opera-tion are 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Adult Day Pass costs $2.00; 18years and under are FREE to ride. Schedule as follows – you can get on and get o� at any point of the Loop (arrow indicates “one loop” – four “loops” in one day’s service):

Holiday Hours:Closed at Noon on December 31st until January 4th, 2016.

Have a Happy New Year from Mayor and Council to you and your family!

Clearwater Times Thursday, December 31, 2015 www.clearwatertimes.com A5

Tom Fletcher, Black Press

NDP leader John Horgan sat down with Tom Fletcher for a year-end interview in his Victoria office Dec. 10. Here are excerpts. For the full version, see the Opinion tab at www.clearwatertimes.com.

TF: In the recent federal election, national NDP leader Thomas Mulcair rejected the Trans Pacific Partnership sight unseen, endors-ing letters from Unifor and CUPE saying this is a bad deal. Is your party seen as against Pacific Rim trade?

JH: No, I don’t think so, and what I said at the time was that I support trade. We’re a trade-centred province. We’re look-ing across the ocean at the largest market the world has known, and I support getting our products to higher-priced markets.

But having said that, the B.C. Liberals embraced TPP with-out even having seen it.

TF: The NDP and unions have historical-ly been protectionist. Do you see any need to modernize the B.C. party?

JH: When it comes to trade, I think we have modernized. And who was the first premier to go on a trade mission from British Columbia? It was Dave Barrett. And now there has been a succession of premiers make regular visits to other markets to try to stimulate economic activity here at home.

TF: Your party supports the carbon tax now, but not the revenue neutral approach. Do you support increasing the rate?

JH: I’ve looked carefully at the report tabled by the premier's [advisory] group, a vast array of British Columbians, and there was a lot of water put into the wine to get to the position they got to. What I’m com-fortable with is that the date that they've selected for a ramping up of the carbon tax is 2018, which will be a year after the next

provincial election. So if I’m successful and form a government, I’ll have time to look at tax policy broadly to see if we can make improvements in the carbon tax.

For me, and I think for most British Columbians, the model that Alberta has adopted of taking revenues and driving them into industries, or activities like tran-sit, that will reduce emissions over time.

TF: Natural gas price and volume continue to go down, along with commodi-ties generally, and sup-ply of oil and gas keeps going up. What's your take on the pros-pects for LNG after the year we’ve had?

JH: Not good. I’ve always said price will determine whether investors drop down multi-billions of dol-lars in a far-away place to provide a product that is not developed here. Brownfield opportunities have moved very quickly

in the U.S. Changing LNG import facilities to export facilities is a whole lot easier and cheaper than starting from scratch.

Getting to the coast is a challenge for fos-sil fuels, and the last LNG price point I saw delivered in Asia was $5.70 a unit. You're not going to make money at that price, even with rock-bottom prices here in B.C.

TF: We’ve just had a couple of announce-ments as part of the government’s Jobs Plan, $100 million in financing for tech startups, which your critic was pleased about, and an agricul-ture and food strategy. Are we going to see more Jobs Plan adver-tising in the new year?

JH: It’s the Christmas season, the federal election is over, there are two sets of ads running now. I think these ads are self-promotion. These are not informing the public on information that they really need.

If it’s just smiling people with hardhats on, I think we’re going to have something to

say about that.– Tom Fletcher is

legislature reporter and columnist for Black

Press. Email: tfletch-er@blackpress.ca Twitter: @tom-fletcherbc

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, PO Box 1356, Ladysmith, B.C. V9G 1A9For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org

Larissa Hadley: Yes. Businesses are thriving and lots of Albertans are com-ing here. It's a great place to live.

Mike Politis:It will be a different year than expected. Whether it's good or bad, we'll be the last to know.

Brennan Cressey:Yes, because tour-ism is going to be amazing this year.

Cecilia Charbon-neau (with mom Melissa Jensen and little sister Simone Charbon-neau):Yes, because people are giving to people who are in need.

Theresa Gunster: Absolutely. Well, maybe not the whole year but for sure the summer. Spring, summer and fall all will be okay.

?Questionof the Week

Letters PolicyThe Times welcomes all letters to the editor. We do, however, reserve the

right to edit for brevity, clarity, legality and good taste. While all letters must be signed (and have a telephone number for verifi-

cation purposes) upon submission, writers may elect to withhold their names from publication in special circumstances.

Do you think 2016 will be a good year for

Clearwater and area?

4 - 5

Horgan on trade, carbon tax and LNG

A4 www.clearwatertimes.com Thursday, December 31, 2015 Clearwater Times

Clark on carbon tax, government adseditorial by Tom Fletcher

Opinion “Tact is the ability to tell someone to go to hell in such a way that they look forward to the trip.” - Winston Churchill

Obama showing good sense in � ght against ISIS

Premier Christy Clark sat down with Tom Fletcher for a year-end interview at her Victoria office Dec. 9. Here are excerpts. For the full version, see the Opinion tab at www.clearwatertimes.com

TF: At the UN climate conference in Paris, did you speak about natural gas as a transi-tion fuel, and did you find support for that idea?

PCC: Yes and yes. The new government in Ottawa is a big supporter of our LNG plan, and part of the reason for that is that they also see it as a way forward for Canada to make a huge contribution to fighting global climate change.

There are 150 coal plants on the books in China today. The only way that those plants and the ones that come after will be stopped is if they have a transitional fuel to move to.

TF: B.C.’s 2020 greenhouse gas target, reduction of emissions by a third, is another target that isn’t going to be met. Why?

PCC: When the government brought in the carbon tax, it was based on the assumption that other jurisdictions around us were going to eventually catch up. And none of them have.

There comes a point where the carbon tax can only get so high before we start chasing all those jobs out of the province.

TF: Your advisory committee says the car-bon tax needs to go higher starting in 2018 if it’s going to have an effect. Do you have any other choice?

PCC: Let’s figure out what the national goal is going to be, which we don’t know yet.

TF: On a related topic, transit spending. Your new minister Peter Fassbender has talked about a “new day” in Ottawa and he’s downplaying the idea of another referendum for new funding sources. Is that off the table now?

PCC: It may be possible that the federal government wants to invest more in transit, and take up some of the slack from the local government level.

TF: On LNG, oil and natural gas prices continue to go down, and supply continues to go up around the world. Did you see any positive signs this year?

PCC: What I saw this year was developing countries, especially China, making a firm commitment to reduce their emissions. The only way for them to do that is to move to a greater degree to natural gas, and the bulk of their industry is still located on the east coast of their country, a long way from Russia and close to B.C.

TF: Are we going to see some policy action on high housing costs in 2016, and will there be some relief from the property transfer tax?

PCC: You’ll see in the February budget, but we are looking for ways to provide some relief for home buyers.

TF: We’re starting to see government advertising ramp up. We saw a lot of Jobs Plan advertising before the 2013 election, we saw the federal government do it with their Economic Action Plan, which was very expensive, and to most people’s eye self-serving or political in nature at taxpayers’ expense. Is that what we’re going to see in the next year and a half?

PCC: It won’t be political. I think some of that was, really, political. You will see more information-based advertising out there, talking to people about for example, the Registered Education Savings Plan.

TF: Not Jobs Plan 2.0?PCC: I don’t think that’s in the plan. I

wish I could say to you no, never, but I, you know….

– Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca Twitter: @tomfletcherbc

74 young Road, Unit 14 Brookfi eld Mall, Clearwater, BC V0E 1N2Phone: 250-674-3343 Fax: 250-674-3410Email: newsroom@clearwatertimes.comwww.clearwatertimes.com

Publisher: Al KirkwoodEditor: Keith McNeillOffi ce manager: Yevonne Cline

www.clearwatertimes.com

Established September 23, 1964Member, BC Press Council

TH

E

NORTH THOMPSON

www.clearwatertimes.com

TH

ETimesWe acknowledge the fi nancial support of the Government of Canada through the Canada Periodical Fund of the Department of Canadian Heritage.

Subscribe to the TimesIn Town / Out of Town Rates1 year $57.75; 2 years $110.25Prices include GST

Published by Black Press Ltd.74 Young Road, Unit 14 Brookfield MallClearwater, B.C. V0E 1N2

4 - 5

Editor, The Times: At the very worst

time (is there ever a good time?) in history, a time when we are going to bring some 25,000 Syrian refugees into this country, a pair of ISIS inspired Moslem fanatics had to open fire on Americans, killing 14 of them. What terrible timing!

In the aftermath, U.S. President Barack Obama gave a speech on Sunday in which he pointed that the 'all out war' that many were calling for in the aftermath of this terri-ble attack really didn't make much sense.

After all, it was his predecessor, George Bush, whose crusade (along with the coali-tion of the willing, Ship of Fools) went into Iraq looking for non-existent weapons of mass destruction and led to the creation of a real weapon of destruction in the form of ISIS.

Obama called once

again for better gun control. In 2015 there have been 353 mass shootings in the U.S of A. The right to bear arms shouldn't mean the right to blow U.S. citizens away.

All this has trans-lated into Obama, that Moslem Socialist, is going to take our assault rifles – Kalashnikovs (although a patriot should not use a Russian rifle) – stun grenades and 50-cali-ber machine guns away from us. How are we ever going to defend ourselves from ourselves?

And that awful Obama has sided with ISIS. After all, he will not put American boots on the ground to support a moderate Syrian opposition — a force that, as Robert Fisk has pointed out, is mainly imaginary. Or are Americans supposed to fight the Russians? After all, Russia is support-ing Syrian President

Assad. Just what would American sol-ders do?

Talks about the epitome of Albert Einstein's definition of insanity — doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result.

What I find so perplexing is the utter hatred that the Right here in Canada has for Barack Obama.

South of the border this is understandable. After all, Negroes were bought in as slaves to be worked to death in the cotton fields. After the war there was Jim Crow racism and then a hard-fought civil rights movement. But one wouldn't think that racism would play that great a role in the land of the Maple Leaf.

Thankfully, we have Barack Obama.

But I guess the Canadian Right would rather have Donald Trump.

Dennis PeacockClearwater, B.C.

North Americans cannot have it allEditor, The Times:

People continue to argue for cheaper fuel prices at the pump, yet this works inverse-ly to the goals of lessening climate change by reducing greenhouse gases.

A U.S. government report due out soon is expected to indicate that surging demand for trucks and SUVs fueled by cheap gasoline is holding back improvements in U.S. fuel economy and green-house-gas emissions.

This from the second-largest emitter of greenhouse gases in the world.

No matter what the global leaders decide, it will always come down to individual consumers to reduce emis-sions.

That will mean reducing our freedom to make pur-chases and have a lifestyle to which we have become accus-tomed and, instead, living more constrained and simpler lives.

But, how do you impose less freedom onto a popula-tion in North America that is used to such a high level of comfort?

And, how do we tell the rest of the world it can-not have all of these things we take for granted here in Canada and the U.S.?

That is the climate-change conundrum.

Perry GrunenbergKamloops, B.C.

Clearwater Times Thursday, December 31, 2015 www.clearwatertimes.com A5

Tom Fletcher, Black Press

NDP leader John Horgan sat down with Tom Fletcher for a year-end interview in his Victoria office Dec. 10. Here are excerpts. For the full version, see the Opinion tab at www.clearwatertimes.com.

TF: In the recent federal election, national NDP leader Thomas Mulcair rejected the Trans Pacific Partnership sight unseen, endors-ing letters from Unifor and CUPE saying this is a bad deal. Is your party seen as against Pacific Rim trade?

JH: No, I don’t think so, and what I said at the time was that I support trade. We’re a trade-centred province. We’re look-ing across the ocean at the largest market the world has known, and I support getting our products to higher-priced markets.

But having said that, the B.C. Liberals embraced TPP with-out even having seen it.

TF: The NDP and unions have historical-ly been protectionist. Do you see any need to modernize the B.C. party?

JH: When it comes to trade, I think we have modernized. And who was the first premier to go on a trade mission from British Columbia? It was Dave Barrett. And now there has been a succession of premiers make regular visits to other markets to try to stimulate economic activity here at home.

TF: Your party supports the carbon tax now, but not the revenue neutral approach. Do you support increasing the rate?

JH: I’ve looked carefully at the report tabled by the premier's [advisory] group, a vast array of British Columbians, and there was a lot of water put into the wine to get to the position they got to. What I’m com-fortable with is that the date that they've selected for a ramping up of the carbon tax is 2018, which will be a year after the next

provincial election. So if I’m successful and form a government, I’ll have time to look at tax policy broadly to see if we can make improvements in the carbon tax.

For me, and I think for most British Columbians, the model that Alberta has adopted of taking revenues and driving them into industries, or activities like tran-sit, that will reduce emissions over time.

TF: Natural gas price and volume continue to go down, along with commodi-ties generally, and sup-ply of oil and gas keeps going up. What's your take on the pros-pects for LNG after the year we’ve had?

JH: Not good. I’ve always said price will determine whether investors drop down multi-billions of dol-lars in a far-away place to provide a product that is not developed here. Brownfield opportunities have moved very quickly

in the U.S. Changing LNG import facilities to export facilities is a whole lot easier and cheaper than starting from scratch.

Getting to the coast is a challenge for fos-sil fuels, and the last LNG price point I saw delivered in Asia was $5.70 a unit. You're not going to make money at that price, even with rock-bottom prices here in B.C.

TF: We’ve just had a couple of announce-ments as part of the government’s Jobs Plan, $100 million in financing for tech startups, which your critic was pleased about, and an agricul-ture and food strategy. Are we going to see more Jobs Plan adver-tising in the new year?

JH: It’s the Christmas season, the federal election is over, there are two sets of ads running now. I think these ads are self-promotion. These are not informing the public on information that they really need.

If it’s just smiling people with hardhats on, I think we’re going to have something to

say about that.– Tom Fletcher is

legislature reporter and columnist for Black

Press. Email: tfletch-er@blackpress.ca Twitter: @tom-fletcherbc

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, PO Box 1356, Ladysmith, B.C. V9G 1A9For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org

Larissa Hadley: Yes. Businesses are thriving and lots of Albertans are com-ing here. It's a great place to live.

Mike Politis:It will be a different year than expected. Whether it's good or bad, we'll be the last to know.

Brennan Cressey:Yes, because tour-ism is going to be amazing this year.

Cecilia Charbon-neau (with mom Melissa Jensen and little sister Simone Charbon-neau):Yes, because people are giving to people who are in need.

Theresa Gunster: Absolutely. Well, maybe not the whole year but for sure the summer. Spring, summer and fall all will be okay.

?Questionof the Week

Letters PolicyThe Times welcomes all letters to the editor. We do, however, reserve the

right to edit for brevity, clarity, legality and good taste. While all letters must be signed (and have a telephone number for verifi-

cation purposes) upon submission, writers may elect to withhold their names from publication in special circumstances.

Do you think 2016 will be a good year for

Clearwater and area?

4 - 5

Horgan on trade, carbon tax and LNG

A4 www.clearwatertimes.com Thursday, December 31, 2015 Clearwater Times

Clark on carbon tax, government adseditorial by Tom Fletcher

Opinion “Tact is the ability to tell someone to go to hell in such a way that they look forward to the trip.” - Winston Churchill

Obama showing good sense in � ght against ISIS

Premier Christy Clark sat down with Tom Fletcher for a year-end interview at her Victoria office Dec. 9. Here are excerpts. For the full version, see the Opinion tab at www.clearwatertimes.com

TF: At the UN climate conference in Paris, did you speak about natural gas as a transi-tion fuel, and did you find support for that idea?

PCC: Yes and yes. The new government in Ottawa is a big supporter of our LNG plan, and part of the reason for that is that they also see it as a way forward for Canada to make a huge contribution to fighting global climate change.

There are 150 coal plants on the books in China today. The only way that those plants and the ones that come after will be stopped is if they have a transitional fuel to move to.

TF: B.C.’s 2020 greenhouse gas target, reduction of emissions by a third, is another target that isn’t going to be met. Why?

PCC: When the government brought in the carbon tax, it was based on the assumption that other jurisdictions around us were going to eventually catch up. And none of them have.

There comes a point where the carbon tax can only get so high before we start chasing all those jobs out of the province.

TF: Your advisory committee says the car-bon tax needs to go higher starting in 2018 if it’s going to have an effect. Do you have any other choice?

PCC: Let’s figure out what the national goal is going to be, which we don’t know yet.

TF: On a related topic, transit spending. Your new minister Peter Fassbender has talked about a “new day” in Ottawa and he’s downplaying the idea of another referendum for new funding sources. Is that off the table now?

PCC: It may be possible that the federal government wants to invest more in transit, and take up some of the slack from the local government level.

TF: On LNG, oil and natural gas prices continue to go down, and supply continues to go up around the world. Did you see any positive signs this year?

PCC: What I saw this year was developing countries, especially China, making a firm commitment to reduce their emissions. The only way for them to do that is to move to a greater degree to natural gas, and the bulk of their industry is still located on the east coast of their country, a long way from Russia and close to B.C.

TF: Are we going to see some policy action on high housing costs in 2016, and will there be some relief from the property transfer tax?

PCC: You’ll see in the February budget, but we are looking for ways to provide some relief for home buyers.

TF: We’re starting to see government advertising ramp up. We saw a lot of Jobs Plan advertising before the 2013 election, we saw the federal government do it with their Economic Action Plan, which was very expensive, and to most people’s eye self-serving or political in nature at taxpayers’ expense. Is that what we’re going to see in the next year and a half?

PCC: It won’t be political. I think some of that was, really, political. You will see more information-based advertising out there, talking to people about for example, the Registered Education Savings Plan.

TF: Not Jobs Plan 2.0?PCC: I don’t think that’s in the plan. I

wish I could say to you no, never, but I, you know….

– Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca Twitter: @tomfletcherbc

74 young Road, Unit 14 Brookfi eld Mall, Clearwater, BC V0E 1N2Phone: 250-674-3343 Fax: 250-674-3410Email: newsroom@clearwatertimes.comwww.clearwatertimes.com

Publisher: Al KirkwoodEditor: Keith McNeillOffi ce manager: Yevonne Cline

www.clearwatertimes.com

Established September 23, 1964Member, BC Press Council

TH

E

NORTH THOMPSON

www.clearwatertimes.com

TH

ETimesWe acknowledge the fi nancial support of the Government of Canada through the Canada Periodical Fund of the Department of Canadian Heritage.

Subscribe to the TimesIn Town / Out of Town Rates1 year $57.75; 2 years $110.25Prices include GST

Published by Black Press Ltd.74 Young Road, Unit 14 Brookfield MallClearwater, B.C. V0E 1N2

4 - 5

Editor, The Times: At the very worst

time (is there ever a good time?) in history, a time when we are going to bring some 25,000 Syrian refugees into this country, a pair of ISIS inspired Moslem fanatics had to open fire on Americans, killing 14 of them. What terrible timing!

In the aftermath, U.S. President Barack Obama gave a speech on Sunday in which he pointed that the 'all out war' that many were calling for in the aftermath of this terri-ble attack really didn't make much sense.

After all, it was his predecessor, George Bush, whose crusade (along with the coali-tion of the willing, Ship of Fools) went into Iraq looking for non-existent weapons of mass destruction and led to the creation of a real weapon of destruction in the form of ISIS.

Obama called once

again for better gun control. In 2015 there have been 353 mass shootings in the U.S of A. The right to bear arms shouldn't mean the right to blow U.S. citizens away.

All this has trans-lated into Obama, that Moslem Socialist, is going to take our assault rifles – Kalashnikovs (although a patriot should not use a Russian rifle) – stun grenades and 50-cali-ber machine guns away from us. How are we ever going to defend ourselves from ourselves?

And that awful Obama has sided with ISIS. After all, he will not put American boots on the ground to support a moderate Syrian opposition — a force that, as Robert Fisk has pointed out, is mainly imaginary. Or are Americans supposed to fight the Russians? After all, Russia is support-ing Syrian President

Assad. Just what would American sol-ders do?

Talks about the epitome of Albert Einstein's definition of insanity — doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result.

What I find so perplexing is the utter hatred that the Right here in Canada has for Barack Obama.

South of the border this is understandable. After all, Negroes were bought in as slaves to be worked to death in the cotton fields. After the war there was Jim Crow racism and then a hard-fought civil rights movement. But one wouldn't think that racism would play that great a role in the land of the Maple Leaf.

Thankfully, we have Barack Obama.

But I guess the Canadian Right would rather have Donald Trump.

Dennis PeacockClearwater, B.C.

North Americans cannot have it allEditor, The Times:

People continue to argue for cheaper fuel prices at the pump, yet this works inverse-ly to the goals of lessening climate change by reducing greenhouse gases.

A U.S. government report due out soon is expected to indicate that surging demand for trucks and SUVs fueled by cheap gasoline is holding back improvements in U.S. fuel economy and green-house-gas emissions.

This from the second-largest emitter of greenhouse gases in the world.

No matter what the global leaders decide, it will always come down to individual consumers to reduce emis-sions.

That will mean reducing our freedom to make pur-chases and have a lifestyle to which we have become accus-tomed and, instead, living more constrained and simpler lives.

But, how do you impose less freedom onto a popula-tion in North America that is used to such a high level of comfort?

And, how do we tell the rest of the world it can-not have all of these things we take for granted here in Canada and the U.S.?

That is the climate-change conundrum.

Perry GrunenbergKamloops, B.C.

1.855.929.7939Visit our website at: www.houle.ca

Visit www.HouleService.ca for 24 hour online bookingServing your community for over 70 years.

Renovations • Panel Upgrades Indoor/Outdoor LightingElectrical Upgrades • Security SystemsExperienced, Quality Electrical Workmanship

SAFETY IS OUR #1 PRIORITY

COMPETITIVE RATES24 HOUR SERVICE

RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • INDUSTRIALYour Current Aff airs Specialist

PROTECT YOUR

HOME

Remember to clean your chimney and prevent � res

Message from Blackpool Fire Department

A6 www.clearwatertimes.com Thursday, December 31, 2015 Clearwater Times

Goldie Krawec

Season 16 of Wells Gray Poker Club has finished. Seventeen dif-ferent players partici-pated in the past season taking advantage of the free weekly Texas

Hold`m Poker game at the Wells Gray Inn on Wednesday evenings.

For you play-ers who see monster hands often when you play on the inter-net, it is not quite so simple at a live game. Monster hands are few and hard to come by. Some of the high hands this past season have been: Four of a Kind (Quads) 3`s twice and Quad 7`s. Some of the best full house hands have been Aces over 10`s (three times), Aces over 3`s and Kings over Aces. We had no straight flushes this season.

Season 16 players placing in the top eight positions are: Fred Roach 9,250 points, Goldie Krawec 9,000,

Millie Rempel 8,950, Chris Moore 8,000, Cheryl MacHale 7,650, Deb Watson 6,650, Cody Hodges 5,300, and Colby Doerkson 4,250. The wild card player deter-

mined on Dec. 16th was Mike Handford.

With having extra points awarded each week to players for the best hand of the evening, as well as a bounty on the previ-ous week`s winner, players seem to be quite keen at trying for these elusive extra points each week.

Although fewer players turned out this past season, donations to the food bank have been steady. Last year (2014) our club dona-tions to the Clearwater Food Bank was

approximately $1,500.

Season 16 winners Winners of Season

16 Poker tournament held Dec. 23 are: 1st, Millie Rempel; 2nd, Cheryl MacHale; and 3rd Chris Moore.

Season 17 begins Play begins again in

the new year starting on Jan. 6, 2016 at 7 p.m. at the Wells Gray Inn. If you have never played poker before, or think you are good at it, why not come out and try a game with our club.

Sandra Holmes

"Wells Gray Writers Circle 2014 Collected Works" was a sell out. Building on that success, circle's fourth book has gone to press. Watch for the launch of the circle's new book in 2016.

The writers pictured above, Noelle McCorriston, Sandra Holmes, Kay Knox, Valerie Luger, Doug Leighton and Norma Watt, all contributed to the latest book.

Other contributing artists and authors to the 2015 collected works and not in the photo were

Irene Gouchie, Barbara Ferguson, Fran McRae and Pattie Woods.

Lynne Frizzle compiled, edited and managed the publication of the book.

Thompson-Nicola Regional District's Clearwater Library contributed by providing the Writers Circle with a comfortable space in which to meet.

Wells Gray Community Forest granted money to publish Collected Works 2014. The successful sale of those books provided the circle with the funds to send its current book to the publishers.

6 - 7

Wells Gray Writers Circle's Collected Works is a sell out

Members of Wells Gray Country Writers Circle (back, l-r) Noelle McCorriston, Sandra Holmes, Kay Knox, Valerie Luger, (front, l-r) Doug Leighton and Norma Watt enjoy a Christmas get together on Dec. 17 as they celebrate sending their fourth book to press. Photo by Darlene Cowie

$100 million tech fund for B.C. 'Dragon's Den'

(l-r) Chris Morre, Millie Rempel and Cheryl MacHale celebrate their win at the poker tournament held on Wednesday, Dec. 23 at the Wells Gray Inn. A total of 17 players participated in the Season 16 weekly poker games. Photo by Goldie Krawec

Rempel wins Season 16 poker tournament

By Tom Fletcher, Black Press

The B.C. govern-ment is putting up $100 million for a real-life version of the TV show Dragon's Den, providing seed money to entrepre-neurs who convince experts their new techology ideas will grow.

Premier Christy Clark announced the new fund recently at the Vancouver offices of Mobify, a mar-keting company for retailers to advertise on mobile devices. The first step was to invite proposals for a venture capital com-pany to administer the fund.

"We don't want to be influencing that, except that we want them to be in British Columbia, and we want the fund man-ager to have a manag-

ing partner based in B.C.," she said.

Clark said high technology is per-forming better than other parts of the economy, and now directly employs 86,000 people who make higher wages than the industrial average. The taxpayer investment is to give startups the recogni-tion they need to attract private venture capital.

Clark said banks look to invest in "guaranteed bets," but technology companies are higher risk with higher rewards for those that succeed.

NDP technology critic George Heyman said the industry has been lobbying the province for this kind of assistance, and he supports it if the money is delivered in a transparent way and results are tracked.

A previous effort aimed at immigrant investors, the B.C. Renaissance Capital Fund, was criticized for a lack of both. In one case it pro-vided money to a San Francisco company that opened an office in Calgary but not B.C.

"The taxpayer subsidizes all sorts of things that relate to job creation," Heyman said. "In the case of the tech sec-tor, these are the jobs of the 21st Century. B.C. has a sector that's performing well but could perform a lot better, and it needs investment to do that."

B.C. also offers $33 million in tax credits to "angel investors" who put up money to develop a business that has attracted seed money.

C

C

apsule

omments

with MICHELLE

LEINS

PHARMASAVEMonday - Saturday 9 AM - 6 PM

Sunday 10 AM - 5 PM

201-365 Murtle Cres, Clearwater, B.C.

250-674-0058

When measuring cholesterol levels, doctors often calculate a “risk ratio” when interpreting results of your cholesterol tests. This is simply a ratio of the total cholesterol (TC) to the HDL cholesterol (i.e. TC divided by HDL). Ratios of less than 3.5 are thought to put one at a lower risk for coronary heart disease.

People that are truly allergic to gluten have celiac’s disease. A component of gluten, called gliadin is what causes the main problem. Researchers in Alberta are working on a supplement which will bind with gluten in the stomach and prevent the symptoms of celiac disease. The hope is that the product will be available in about three years after further testing is done.

With so many smartphones cameras in pockets or purses today, it is very easy to snap a picture of a medical condition like a rash or mole. Even a short movie can be taken then shown to your doctor, particularly if the problem comes and goes. It’s a good example how taking a “selfie” can be of benefit to your health.

If losing weight is on your list of resolutions for the new year, think of this: even a five to 10 per cent loss in weight will result in health benefits. The secret to weight loss is to lose it slowly and steadily and to maintain the lifestyle you followed to lose it in the first place.

Good communication between healthcare professionals and patients is important for your better health. Talk to us regarding your medication concerns.

CONTACT US TO DISCUSS• Your goals and dreams

• Your issues and obstacles• Your success and quality of life

BRUCE MARTIN & ASSOCIATESBUSINESS ADVISERS & CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS

Clearwater (250) 674-2112 Kamloops (250) 374-5908

It’s not what you earn, it’s what you keep

www.brucemartin.ca

HOME TOWN girl with HOME TOWN service

DINNER IS ON ME I will buy you a $100 meal when you buy a car from me!

Big city selection with small town pricing

DEARBORN FORD Jody Gyger CELL 250-571-9609 Tel 250-372-71012555 East Trans Canada Hwy - Kamloops

Clearwater Times Thursday, December 31, 2015 www.clearwatertimes.com A7

6 - 7

Tom Fletcher – Black Press

The B.C. govern-ment's new training and employment program for single parents has enrolled more than 1,300 people since it began Sept. 1.

The program cov-ers tuition, daycare and transportation costs for up to a year of on-the-job train-ing or education towards in-demand jobs for single par-ents on social assis-tance or disability payments. The ben-efits can continue for up to the first year of employment, including extension of government-paid dental and other health benefits.

It replaces the pre-vious system, often referred to as the welfare trap, where single parents would lose their assistance payments and bene-fits if they went back to school to train for a job.

Social Development Minister Michelle Stilwell called the results of the pro-gram's first four months "a very good sign," particularly since about 400 of the voluntary partici-pants are not in the ministry's "expected to work" category because their chil-dren are under the age of three.

Of the 1,330 people signed up to the program as of mid-December, 50 are already on the job in construction, retail, health and community service positions. More than

90 per cent of par-ticipants are single mothers, reflecting the fact that women are 90 per cent of the 16,000 single parents receiving income and disability assistance in B.C.

"When they come into a WorkBC office, there is an assessment that takes place to determine the best path for that individual," Stilwell said in an interview. "The case managers look at aptitude and

background as well as what's going on in the local job market, and try to figure out how to individually map the supports that are needed for that person. It's a very flexible pro-gram."

When the single parent program was launched, Stilwell described it as "one of the most signifi-cant social program shifts this govern-ment has ever intro-duced." It came with

a financial commit-ment of $24.5 million over five years.

The ministry cites research showing children who grow up in an income-assis-tance family are up to three times more likely to become dependent on income assistance themselves later in life.

Artists use innovative program to createTimes Staff

Arts Alive is in its 10th year this year. A project of the North Thompson Arts Council, it was co-founded by Joanne Wright and Pat Sabiston in 2005.

Their vision was to have several local art-ists create artworks based on a single photo-graph.

In the first year nine artists created nine artworks inspired by a photograph by Sabiston called “Lichen on Seaward Rocks.”

This year 10 artists chose different media to give their interpretations of a photograph by Doris Laner.

The 10 included five members of Wells Gray Writers Circle.

The creations ranged from finger paint-ing to mixed media to free verse and a short story.

Darlene Cowie, Noelle McCorriston and the arts council are credited with keeping Arts Alive going over the 10 years.

Cofounder Pat Sabiston unfortunately passed away in 2009.

The above photograph by Doris Laner served as the inspiration for the 2015 Arts Alive. A total of 10 artists gave different interpretations of the picture. Photo by Doris Laner

Right: Irene Gouchie shows the mixed media artwork she created as part of this year's Arts Alive project. Now in its 10th year, the project sees artists create their own interpretation of a photograph. Photo by Keith McNeill

Single parents head back to workforce

Donald, a 22-year-old single father, is receiving daycare and other support to allow him to study electronics at University of the Fraser Valley. B.C. government photo

Michelle Stilwell

Alcoholics Anonymoussunshine Group

Elks Hall Tuesdays 8 pm,72 Taren Drive. open to everyone. For info contact Wendy 250-587-0026

DepotBag Lady Enterprises

10AM - 4PM Mon - Sat4365 Borthwick Avenue

Barriere | 250-672-2123

If you have 10 Garbage Bags or more -

We will come pick them up!!

Your local provider for home comfortInspection & Cleaning of all

Makes & Models of Central A/Cs, Furnaces,

Heat Pumps, Boilers, Hot Water Tanks, HRVs

250.672.0251

SERVICING THE NORTH THOMPSON

Authorized Dealer

Certi� ed Partner

Rebates on equipment now

in eff ect

Clearwater & District FooD Bank

Open: 9am to 12 noon, Mondays and Fridays

How to Donate: Cash or cheques can be dropped off at the Food Bank or by

mail to 741 Clearwater Village Road, Clearwater, BC V0E 1N1.

Food Donations: dropped off at the Food Bank, Clearwater Credit Union or at Buy-Low Foods

250-674-3402 • info@clearwaterbcfoodbank.ca

A8 www.clearwatertimes.com Thursday, December 31, 2015 Clearwater Times

ICBC

On New Year's Eve, an average of two peo-ple are killed and 200 are injured in more than 600 crashes every year on B.C. roads.

During the holi-days, CounterAttack roadchecks are in full swing across the province to help keep impaired drivers off our roads.

If you'll be enjoying a few drinks while you ring in the New Year, plan ahead for a safe ride home. There are so many options to get home safely – from arranging a designated driver or limo service to calling a taxi, tak-ing transit or calling Operation Red Nose which operates in 25 B.C. communities by donation.

In an ICBC survey, designated drivers across B.C. shared their funni-est experiences get-ting their friends and family home safely. Designated drivers play an important role and ICBC is sharing these stories to encour-age everyone to take their turn as the desig-nated driver over the holidays.

From mistaking a police car for a taxi to dropping an intoxi-cated friend off at the wrong house, here are the best stories shared by B.C. drivers:

"I delivered an intoxicated friend to an address he gave me only to find out the next day that he didn't live there. The residents looked after him and I drove him to his actual home the next day."

"Many years ago in

Prince George I was [doing a ridealong with the] RCMP. We were parked outside a bar. A person came out of the bar, opened the rear passenger door and sat down. Believing they were in a taxi, they gave their address. The officer noticed the address was close so he drove him home. When he tried to pay, the officer gave them his business card and said, "Tonight's ride is on us – thanks for calling a cab." I guess in this

case the RCMP was the designated driver and I have no doubt the next day many questions about the trip home must have been going through the passenger's mind when he saw the police card."

"I was designated driver for my brother-in-law in Belgium this summer. I got to drive his Mercedes CLS 320. If only I had more friends with high-end or exotic cars. Anyone with a Porsche Turbo need a driver?"

"Listening to my

friends sing 'Don't Cry For Me Argentina' over and over again."

"I was driving someone home and he was giving me directions. When we arrived, he got out and was met at the door by a woman who refused to let him in. Turns out, they had been divorced for two months and in his drunken condition, he forgot he no longer lived there."

"My wife's 20-year reunion. Some of the

occupants thought they were in a taxi and tried to pay me."

"I was the desig-nated driver for 12 ladies celebrating a birthday. I rented a van and drove them to several bars. I was sur-rounded by all these beautiful women and they would only dance with me… I never had a better night in all of my single life."

Regional New Year's Eve statistics

Every year during New Year's Eve, an average of 130 people are injured in 410 crashes in the Lower Mainland.

Every year during New Year's Eve, an average of 10 people are injured in 50 crashes in the North Central region.

Every year dur-ing New Year's Eve, an average of 30 people are injured in 100 crashes in the Southern Interior.

Every year during New Year's Eve, an average of 30 people are injured in 90 crashes on Vancouver Island.

8 - 9

A police officer conducts a road check as part of the Drinking Driving CounterAt-tack campaign underway now. Even small amounts of alcohol or drugs can result in severe penalties. ICBC photo

Arrive AliveDon’t drink and drive

250-674-3122Brookfield Centre Mall &201-365 Murtle Crescent

Clearwater

Drink in moderation this season, and in the event you are too intoxicated to get behind

the wheel, give your keys to someone else, catch a ride with

another person or call a cab.

CATES FORD OIEN EPP

B A R R I S T E R S & S O L I C I T O R S

FAMILY LAWCORPORATE LAWWILL AND ESTATES

REAL ESTATE LAWPERSONAL INJURY CRIMINAL LAW

OLD FIRE HALL NO. 1 • 300 - 125 4TH AVENUEKAMLOOPS, BC V2C 3N3

Toll Free: 1-800-949-3362 (BC)Telephone: 250-372-8811 • Fax: 250-828-6697 • Email: info@cfoelaw.com

Have a safe holiday season don’t drink & drive

LITTLE FORT& CLEARWATER

We Guarantee:

All Locations feature Freshly Baked Bread, Groceries, Refreshments and Convenience Items, Lottery Tickets, Gas and Oil, Fishing Bait and Tackle,

Greyhound Bus Services, and Much More!

Located on

Yellowhead Hwy 5

In Little Fort

* Agency Liquor Store Located at Little Fort Site!

Located on the corner of

Yellowhead Hwy 5, and

Clearwater Valley Road

Drinking and Driving can ruin more that

just your car!!!

IT CAN RUIN YOUR

LIFE

365 Murtle Crescent, Clearwater, 250 - 674 - 2996Store Hours: Sunday - Saturday: 9:00 am - 7:00 pm

Don’t Drink and Drive

Find a safe way home this holiday season

Don’t Drink and Drive!

86 Station Rd., Clearwater

8:30 - 5:30, Mon. - Sat. 250-674-3717

ABSOLUTE HAIR

#3-98 W Old North Thompson Hwy. • 250-674-0110

STAY SAFE: TAKE A TAXI

A8 www.clearwatertimes.com Thursday, December 31, 2015 Clearwater Times

ICBC

On New Year's Eve, an average of two peo-ple are killed and 200 are injured in more than 600 crashes every year on B.C. roads.

During the holi-days, CounterAttack roadchecks are in full swing across the province to help keep impaired drivers off our roads.

If you'll be enjoying a few drinks while you ring in the New Year, plan ahead for a safe ride home. There are so many options to get home safely – from arranging a designated driver or limo service to calling a taxi, tak-ing transit or calling Operation Red Nose which operates in 25 B.C. communities by donation.

In an ICBC survey, designated drivers across B.C. shared their funni-est experiences get-ting their friends and family home safely. Designated drivers play an important role and ICBC is sharing these stories to encour-age everyone to take their turn as the desig-nated driver over the holidays.

From mistaking a police car for a taxi to dropping an intoxi-cated friend off at the wrong house, here are the best stories shared by B.C. drivers:

"I delivered an intoxicated friend to an address he gave me only to find out the next day that he didn't live there. The residents looked after him and I drove him to his actual home the next day."

"Many years ago in

Prince George I was [doing a ridealong with the] RCMP. We were parked outside a bar. A person came out of the bar, opened the rear passenger door and sat down. Believing they were in a taxi, they gave their address. The officer noticed the address was close so he drove him home. When he tried to pay, the officer gave them his business card and said, "Tonight's ride is on us – thanks for calling a cab." I guess in this

case the RCMP was the designated driver and I have no doubt the next day many questions about the trip home must have been going through the passenger's mind when he saw the police card."

"I was designated driver for my brother-in-law in Belgium this summer. I got to drive his Mercedes CLS 320. If only I had more friends with high-end or exotic cars. Anyone with a Porsche Turbo need a driver?"

"Listening to my

friends sing 'Don't Cry For Me Argentina' over and over again."

"I was driving someone home and he was giving me directions. When we arrived, he got out and was met at the door by a woman who refused to let him in. Turns out, they had been divorced for two months and in his drunken condition, he forgot he no longer lived there."

"My wife's 20-year reunion. Some of the

occupants thought they were in a taxi and tried to pay me."

"I was the desig-nated driver for 12 ladies celebrating a birthday. I rented a van and drove them to several bars. I was sur-rounded by all these beautiful women and they would only dance with me… I never had a better night in all of my single life."

Regional New Year's Eve statistics

Every year during New Year's Eve, an average of 130 people are injured in 410 crashes in the Lower Mainland.

Every year during New Year's Eve, an average of 10 people are injured in 50 crashes in the North Central region.

Every year dur-ing New Year's Eve, an average of 30 people are injured in 100 crashes in the Southern Interior.

Every year during New Year's Eve, an average of 30 people are injured in 90 crashes on Vancouver Island.

8 - 9

A police officer conducts a road check as part of the Drinking Driving CounterAt-tack campaign underway now. Even small amounts of alcohol or drugs can result in severe penalties. ICBC photo

Arrive AliveDon’t drink and drive

Clearwater Times Thursday, December 31, 2015 www.clearwatertimes.com A9

The AngelsOne day I was fly-

ing along in the clouds with my friends I spot-ted a bird.

It had a broken wing and was lying on the ground. I flew down and picked it up.

It had a bad injury on its left wing. Quickly I flew home and gathered mate-rial to put a cast on its wing. A couple of weeks later my friends and I took the cast off and let the bird go. It flew towards the set-ting sun.

Ivy Sims-GodwinGrade 4

Division 2

The Lost ReindeerOn one frosty

Christmas eve there was a huge crash com-ing from the back porch. The little boy gazed out his window in amazement, there was a bulky tough reindeer.

Looking at the boy, the boy named Norman said, "where did you come from?"

The big huge awe-some looking reindeer said, "I come from the North Pole!"

Norman decided to go hop on his super fast ultra sled. It goes about 400 km per hour. They got to the North Pole by 10 pm The reindeer were happy.

Santa came over and brought Norman back to his house on his reindeer driven sled.

It is amazing it was faster than Norman's ultra sled! Normans sled was out of gas so that's great that Santa could help him.

The reindeer and Santa left saying HO HO HO HO Merry Christmas and threw candy canes out to all.

By Nick AndersonGrade 4Division

Christmas at my HouseI put an angel on

the tree.By Owen Christensen

Grade 1

I Found a ReindeerOK I need to tell

you about my crazy Christmas so much. OK, where do I start?

Oh yeah ... It all started on a cold Christmas eve when Mom told me to go to bed. But I said I want to see Santa so I can't.

She ignored me and she and went to bed. Suddenly, I heard a weird sound on my porch. I bet you already know what I”m going to do, prob-ably .Yeah, I went to go and see what it was.

When I got there you probably don't believe what I saw.

I wouldn’t believe you if you told me this okay.

I will tell you I saw a REINDEER! At first I had no idea what I was going to do and I thought and thought and thought then I had a idea .

So I went to get my dads huge fishing net. But when I came the reindeer wasn’t there.

Just then I heard a sound like this, CHRUNCH and you no what the reindeer was doing? It was eat-ing my neighbour,s mail. I was so done with that reindeer.

So I got the phone book and scrolled the

a's, b's, c's, d's e's , f's and every other let-ter but I missed one Page and there I saw Santa's.

I went to the phone one minute later I was printing beep bop boop. then I went out side I felt something on my arm it was Santa's magical dust from his sleigh.

Finally Santa had landed in my back yard. He said “HO HO HO Merry Christmas” he picked up the reindeer and gave me a sweet candy cane and flew off into the night sky.

By Cleo CoatesGrade 3

The ReindeerOne night I heard

a strange noise on my deck and I went to see what it was.

I saw Rudolph standing right in front of me and I suddenly heard a whistle.

I looked on the roof and there was Santa and he was standing right beside his sleigh and Rudolph jumped onto the roof and Santa hitched Rudolph up and they flew away.

By Evan CookeGrade 2

The Littlest AngelIt was a snowy

night. The tiniest Angel crashed into Natasha's window.

Then Natasha woke up. She looked out her window and saw something wiggling in the snow, then she saw an Angel. She said, “It can't be true,! but it was.

She went to get her snowsuit on and went outside and picked up the angel. The angel had a broken wing.

She said, “Are you alright?” The Angel said, “My wing hurts.

Then she taped her wing. She said it felt better.

Then I said, “I bet-ter keep you a secret.” Then I took her into my room. I said, “You can stay in my dollhouse until you have to go back to the North Pole.”

It was now time for the Angel to go, but before she left she said, “You have been so kind to me.”

Then poof the Angel turned Natasha into an Angel and they flew off to the North Pole.

It was Christmas Eve. The Elves were getting ready for Christmas! Natasha said, “Wow.” The

Angel said, “Come on let's go to my house, so they went.

When they got there the tree that she lived in was gone. They went to go tell Santa what had hap-pened. But Santa was gone too.

Then they saw a shadow, it was a thief and he had a sack and they heard a cry for help. It was Santa then they called the elf police.

The elf police wrapped the thief in wrapping paper, then he grabbed the sack and got Santa out of it. Santa said thank you and he said who is this.

The Angel said this is Natasha. I turned her into an Angel because she was being so kind to me. After that every-thing was fine and they had a good Christmas!

By LilyAge 7

Reindeer and SantaA reindeer with

Santa landed on my deck. The reindeer liked the carrots I left. Santa gave presents to me and my sister. I got hockey toys. My sister got Barbies.

When I woke up Christmas morning I went downstairs and I saw our presents by the tree. I opened my pres-ents. It was Christmas!

By Austin PeltonAge 7

8 - 9

What is Chrismas?Sage Barstow (l) and Noelle Muddiman play the part of reporters investigating the meaning of Christmas during Raft River Elementary School's Christmas concert on Dec. 17. Photo by Keith McNeill

Work

Please call us to register for this Free Workshop!

_________________________________________________ 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: info@clearwateremployment.ca

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.

Hours of operation: Monday through Friday 8:00

Assistant Manager-Gas Station Blue River C0755 Assistant Manager Pizza & Deli Valemount C0754 Sightseeing Boat Operator C0753 Mystery Shopper C0752 Support Worker C0751 Family Support Supervisor C0748 Flagger CB0747

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

Start your year off on the right track with

Clearwater Employment’s

Budgeting Strategies

Workshop

January 7th 9:30am- 12:30pm

Clearwater Times Thursday, December 31, 2015 www.clearwatertimes.com A11

The Littlest AngelI see a little angel.

But the angel hid. I don’t know where it is. I think it is in the freezer.

But it is not there. I don’t know where it is. Where, where, where? I know where it is. It is in the house.

By Milo HindleGrade 2

Bob The ReindeerI had just woke up

and was laying in bed when suddenly I heard a loud crash.

I ran up stairs, I looked around, I couldn't see anything that could have made a noise.

I was walking down the stairs when I heard another crash. I ran to the window and looked at the front porch, I couldn't see anything.

I heard the crash again, I raced to the

back porch. I opened the door and I noticed a reindeer. His head was stuck in a garbage can.

I named him Bob and helped him get his head out. He looked hungry so I got him a carrot. Bob gobbled the carrot and started walk-ing around my yard.

I tried to wake up my mom and dad but they kept sleeping so I brought him into my back yard. I forgot that we didn't have a fence and he ran away.

I went out into the forest searching for

him. It was getting dark and I was about to go home when I observed something in the bushes.

It was Bob. I brought him into my basement and woke up my brother. We built him a house in the for-est and brought him into the house we left him alone for the night.

When we woke up he was gone. We looked for hours but we couldn't find Bob. We gave up and went inside.

By Ethan SmithGrade 4

10-11

Spelling out ChristmasKaiden Jones attaches lights to the chainlink fence next to Highway 5 by Rotary Sports Park recently. The lights were used to spell out “Merry Christmas” and “Joyeux Noel” as part of Clearwater Rotary Club's annual Christmas Light-Up. Photo by Keith McNeill

Joe The ReindeerIt was Christmas

Eve and I was baking cookies.

I was thinking what I wanted for Christmas. I know – a puppy. All I wanted was a puppy.

I heard a thump on the roof. I ran as fast as I could out to our back porch. Wow, I was shocked, I couldn't believe my eyes, A Reindeer.

There was actu-ally a little reindeer. I named him Joe. Joe lived with me in my room in a little box that held furniture.

I carved out a door and windows with my knife. But first I trained Joe to not run away or hurt people.

That morning I slowly tip toed to my mom and dads' room and explained that it was Christmas morn-ing. Then I raced downstairs and in a little box was a puppy.

I named him Billy. One year later Santa came to our house and sneaked Joe out of the little box.

That morning I opened my presents I got a stuffy Reindeer. I wonder what I'll get next year. For now all I want is to snuggle my little stuffy Reindeer.

By Jaden PhillipsAge 9

The Christmas EveChristmas tradi-

tions at my house are I open my presents. After I open my pres-ents we go in front of the Christmas tree and get our pictures taken.

By Courtney PrinceGrade 1

The Littlest AngelFar in a forest a

little Angel lived. Her name is Ellyse.

She was deco-rating her house for Christmas. It was tommorow December 25.

One day she came back from picking berries and when she went inside there was a wolf in her bed she ran out the door.

And the wolf chased her into the dark forest.

And she got scared an then a snake bit her and she got poisoned and she died.

by Savannah CarrGrade 3

The ReindeerI was asleep and I

heard a sound. The sound got louder I went outside. It sound-ed like somebody screaming a reindeer on the road. I was so excited I wanted to keep it.

I yelled everybody there's a reindeer on the road. Everybody came out of their houses. I think they want to keep it too.

The reindeer ran away. I followed the reindeer into the forest. It led me to Santa's sleigh. It was glowing like the sun.

There were toys in the sleigh. The toys had names on all them.

The reindeer ran away soon as Santa appeared. I wanted to follow the reindeer but it disappeared in a flash of light and I did not know where it went.

By Dylan VaisnisGrade 4

We Found a Reindeer on our Porch

When I was sleeping I heard a funny noise and it was Rudolph. I saw Santa on my roof. My Christmas tree is decorated. It is cool.

By Lucas JonesGrade 2

We Found a Reindeer on our Porch

I saw Rudolph the red nosed reindeer last night. It was Santa’s reindeer Rudolph the red nosed reindeer.

I love you Rudolph the red nosed reindeer.

By Morgan Matwick

The Littlest AngelI have a little angel.

My angel's name is Gabby.

My little angel goes on the Christmas tree. It always goes next to the star.

My Mom's a star. And my Dad has a shooting star.

My angel was named after my best friend Gabby.

One day my little angel came to life. It was 8:58 pm. My fam-ily was in bed already. When my angel came to life I woke up.

Then my angel turned back to an orna-ment. I found my angel on the floor and picked it up.

By Alyssa BallGrade 3

The ReindeerWe saw Rudolph on

our porch. His nose was glowing.

I want to go to the North Pole and save him and take him back to Santa.

By Tristan CoolGrade 1

A10 www.clearwatertimes.com Thursday, December 31, 2015 Clearwater Times

Christmas at My House On Christmas, we

sing carols, decorate the tree, bake cookies and buy presents for others.

On Christmas night I stay up all night and watch the Christmas tree but some times I go to sleep for an hour.

When I wake up, its 5:00. I wake up mom and then open presents.

Then I play and play and play !!!!!!!!!

Hooray Hooray Hooray!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This year we will make ginger cookies and put up old decora-tions. It will be fun.

My favourite deco-rations are the pink and silver ones. I love Christmas!

By Sienna FosterGrade 3

The Angel MaryOne snowy morn-

ing the littlest Angel, Mary was playing her flute around the magical town of Fair Village.

Her sisters were the biggest Angels in Fair Village. Mary was a very kind Angel. If one of her sisters wanted some thing of hers, Mary would give it to them.

All of Mary's sister were very very nice to her. Mary would

give Christmas gifts to everybody in her village to have a nice Christmas day.

One day Mary was flying in the village when she saw a little girl was crying on the side of the hill.

Mary went to see what was wrong. Sam just was sad because all of her friends were not being nice to her. So Mary and Sam became best friends.

And Sam felt much better once she had her friend Mary.

By Harriet Broadbent

Christmas TraditionsI put up a tree.

I give Santa milk. I open presents when my mom and dad wake up.

By Damian van Engelen

The Little AngelOnce there was a

little angel and it was lost so it was sad. So it was trying to find a home. Then it found an owner and then it spent Christmas with his owner.

By Sophie CollinsGrade 1

Christmas At My Aunt's House

One Christmas

Eve, Timmy was at his aunt's house. Then he woke up in surprise and jumped up out of bed!

When he jumped out of bed and slipped his shoes on and opens the door to see 7 rein-deer with Santa's sled in the yard.

But it's a miracle he said. Can I have a present please. Ok! Ok! Here you gooo! Hoo ho hoo ho hoo.

By JordanaAge 8

Blizzard The ReindeerMy dad went out

to the back porch on Christmas Eve. Then I heard him scream with fear. Dad ran back inside and yelled

THERE IS A REINDEER ON OUR BACK PORCH!!!.

I sprinted out side and shrieked with joy. I was so happy and excited I fainted and hit my head.

I woke up on Christmas Day and ran to the back porch. I thought it was all a dream the reindeer is real. I sat down and thought and thought and thought.

All of a sudden it came to me Blizzard the reindeer's name

is Blizzard. I ran to tell my mom but she didn't listen she told me to make coffee so I did and she came and screech and called the zoo.

And the zoo came and took Blizzard to live in the zoo for ever.

By Jayne ColeGrade 5

We Found a Reindeer our Back Porch

I woke up one morning. I saw some-thing in the snow.

It had a red nose and a brown body it was a reindeer. My mom was coming and I did not know what do to with the reindeer.

So I quickly put the reindeer in my fort and gave it some hay and water and went inside.

My mom was mak-ing cookies and I forgot all about the reindeer.

Oh my I quickly got on my snow gear and ran outside the rein-deer was running took me to the north pole and Santa said I found him I said to Santa I have to to go home.

I have to go home to my family and they lived happily ever after.

By Owen ThonGrade 3

We Found a Reindeer On Our Back Deck

One Christmas Eve Marisa was baking cookies with her mom.

As they were baking cookies Marisa heard a noise out on the back deck. She ignored it.

She heard it again

so she opened the back door and there was a Reindeer. When Marisa saw the Reindeer she was surprised.

She asked her dad, “Can I keep him Please?” Her father looked at Marisa. Look honey he's fly-

ing. “Where is he going daddy,” Marisa won-dered.

He replied he prob-ably is going back home to his family, like how you have a family right here.

By Kaydince Zimmerman

10-11

Part of the show(L-r) Georgia Lamond, Abby Christenson and Bailey Murray take part in Raft River Elementary School's Christmas concert on Dec. 17. Photo by Keith McNeill

A division of

Clearwater Times Thursday, December 31, 2015 www.clearwatertimes.com A11

The Littlest AngelI see a little angel.

But the angel hid. I don’t know where it is. I think it is in the freezer.

But it is not there. I don’t know where it is. Where, where, where? I know where it is. It is in the house.

By Milo HindleGrade 2

Bob The ReindeerI had just woke up

and was laying in bed when suddenly I heard a loud crash.

I ran up stairs, I looked around, I couldn't see anything that could have made a noise.

I was walking down the stairs when I heard another crash. I ran to the window and looked at the front porch, I couldn't see anything.

I heard the crash again, I raced to the

back porch. I opened the door and I noticed a reindeer. His head was stuck in a garbage can.

I named him Bob and helped him get his head out. He looked hungry so I got him a carrot. Bob gobbled the carrot and started walk-ing around my yard.

I tried to wake up my mom and dad but they kept sleeping so I brought him into my back yard. I forgot that we didn't have a fence and he ran away.

I went out into the forest searching for

him. It was getting dark and I was about to go home when I observed something in the bushes.

It was Bob. I brought him into my basement and woke up my brother. We built him a house in the for-est and brought him into the house we left him alone for the night.

When we woke up he was gone. We looked for hours but we couldn't find Bob. We gave up and went inside.

By Ethan SmithGrade 4

10-11

Spelling out ChristmasKaiden Jones attaches lights to the chainlink fence next to Highway 5 by Rotary Sports Park recently. The lights were used to spell out “Merry Christmas” and “Joyeux Noel” as part of Clearwater Rotary Club's annual Christmas Light-Up. Photo by Keith McNeill

Joe The ReindeerIt was Christmas

Eve and I was baking cookies.

I was thinking what I wanted for Christmas. I know – a puppy. All I wanted was a puppy.

I heard a thump on the roof. I ran as fast as I could out to our back porch. Wow, I was shocked, I couldn't believe my eyes, A Reindeer.

There was actu-ally a little reindeer. I named him Joe. Joe lived with me in my room in a little box that held furniture.

I carved out a door and windows with my knife. But first I trained Joe to not run away or hurt people.

That morning I slowly tip toed to my mom and dads' room and explained that it was Christmas morn-ing. Then I raced downstairs and in a little box was a puppy.

I named him Billy. One year later Santa came to our house and sneaked Joe out of the little box.

That morning I opened my presents I got a stuffy Reindeer. I wonder what I'll get next year. For now all I want is to snuggle my little stuffy Reindeer.

By Jaden PhillipsAge 9

The Christmas EveChristmas tradi-

tions at my house are I open my presents. After I open my pres-ents we go in front of the Christmas tree and get our pictures taken.

By Courtney PrinceGrade 1

The Littlest AngelFar in a forest a

little Angel lived. Her name is Ellyse.

She was deco-rating her house for Christmas. It was tommorow December 25.

One day she came back from picking berries and when she went inside there was a wolf in her bed she ran out the door.

And the wolf chased her into the dark forest.

And she got scared an then a snake bit her and she got poisoned and she died.

by Savannah CarrGrade 3

The ReindeerI was asleep and I

heard a sound. The sound got louder I went outside. It sound-ed like somebody screaming a reindeer on the road. I was so excited I wanted to keep it.

I yelled everybody there's a reindeer on the road. Everybody came out of their houses. I think they want to keep it too.

The reindeer ran away. I followed the reindeer into the forest. It led me to Santa's sleigh. It was glowing like the sun.

There were toys in the sleigh. The toys had names on all them.

The reindeer ran away soon as Santa appeared. I wanted to follow the reindeer but it disappeared in a flash of light and I did not know where it went.

By Dylan VaisnisGrade 4

We Found a Reindeer on our Porch

When I was sleeping I heard a funny noise and it was Rudolph. I saw Santa on my roof. My Christmas tree is decorated. It is cool.

By Lucas JonesGrade 2

We Found a Reindeer on our Porch

I saw Rudolph the red nosed reindeer last night. It was Santa’s reindeer Rudolph the red nosed reindeer.

I love you Rudolph the red nosed reindeer.

By Morgan Matwick

The Littlest AngelI have a little angel.

My angel's name is Gabby.

My little angel goes on the Christmas tree. It always goes next to the star.

My Mom's a star. And my Dad has a shooting star.

My angel was named after my best friend Gabby.

One day my little angel came to life. It was 8:58 pm. My fam-ily was in bed already. When my angel came to life I woke up.

Then my angel turned back to an orna-ment. I found my angel on the floor and picked it up.

By Alyssa BallGrade 3

The ReindeerWe saw Rudolph on

our porch. His nose was glowing.

I want to go to the North Pole and save him and take him back to Santa.

By Tristan CoolGrade 1

A10 www.clearwatertimes.com Thursday, December 31, 2015 Clearwater Times

Christmas at My House On Christmas, we

sing carols, decorate the tree, bake cookies and buy presents for others.

On Christmas night I stay up all night and watch the Christmas tree but some times I go to sleep for an hour.

When I wake up, its 5:00. I wake up mom and then open presents.

Then I play and play and play !!!!!!!!!

Hooray Hooray Hooray!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This year we will make ginger cookies and put up old decora-tions. It will be fun.

My favourite deco-rations are the pink and silver ones. I love Christmas!

By Sienna FosterGrade 3

The Angel MaryOne snowy morn-

ing the littlest Angel, Mary was playing her flute around the magical town of Fair Village.

Her sisters were the biggest Angels in Fair Village. Mary was a very kind Angel. If one of her sisters wanted some thing of hers, Mary would give it to them.

All of Mary's sister were very very nice to her. Mary would

give Christmas gifts to everybody in her village to have a nice Christmas day.

One day Mary was flying in the village when she saw a little girl was crying on the side of the hill.

Mary went to see what was wrong. Sam just was sad because all of her friends were not being nice to her. So Mary and Sam became best friends.

And Sam felt much better once she had her friend Mary.

By Harriet Broadbent

Christmas TraditionsI put up a tree.

I give Santa milk. I open presents when my mom and dad wake up.

By Damian van Engelen

The Little AngelOnce there was a

little angel and it was lost so it was sad. So it was trying to find a home. Then it found an owner and then it spent Christmas with his owner.

By Sophie CollinsGrade 1

Christmas At My Aunt's House

One Christmas

Eve, Timmy was at his aunt's house. Then he woke up in surprise and jumped up out of bed!

When he jumped out of bed and slipped his shoes on and opens the door to see 7 rein-deer with Santa's sled in the yard.

But it's a miracle he said. Can I have a present please. Ok! Ok! Here you gooo! Hoo ho hoo ho hoo.

By JordanaAge 8

Blizzard The ReindeerMy dad went out

to the back porch on Christmas Eve. Then I heard him scream with fear. Dad ran back inside and yelled

THERE IS A REINDEER ON OUR BACK PORCH!!!.

I sprinted out side and shrieked with joy. I was so happy and excited I fainted and hit my head.

I woke up on Christmas Day and ran to the back porch. I thought it was all a dream the reindeer is real. I sat down and thought and thought and thought.

All of a sudden it came to me Blizzard the reindeer's name

is Blizzard. I ran to tell my mom but she didn't listen she told me to make coffee so I did and she came and screech and called the zoo.

And the zoo came and took Blizzard to live in the zoo for ever.

By Jayne ColeGrade 5

We Found a Reindeer our Back Porch

I woke up one morning. I saw some-thing in the snow.

It had a red nose and a brown body it was a reindeer. My mom was coming and I did not know what do to with the reindeer.

So I quickly put the reindeer in my fort and gave it some hay and water and went inside.

My mom was mak-ing cookies and I forgot all about the reindeer.

Oh my I quickly got on my snow gear and ran outside the rein-deer was running took me to the north pole and Santa said I found him I said to Santa I have to to go home.

I have to go home to my family and they lived happily ever after.

By Owen ThonGrade 3

We Found a Reindeer On Our Back Deck

One Christmas Eve Marisa was baking cookies with her mom.

As they were baking cookies Marisa heard a noise out on the back deck. She ignored it.

She heard it again

so she opened the back door and there was a Reindeer. When Marisa saw the Reindeer she was surprised.

She asked her dad, “Can I keep him Please?” Her father looked at Marisa. Look honey he's fly-

ing. “Where is he going daddy,” Marisa won-dered.

He replied he prob-ably is going back home to his family, like how you have a family right here.

By Kaydince Zimmerman

10-11

Part of the show(L-r) Georgia Lamond, Abby Christenson and Bailey Murray take part in Raft River Elementary School's Christmas concert on Dec. 17. Photo by Keith McNeill

SAVEANYWHERE.

Introducing the New Save.ca Mobile Cash-Back Feature. With exclusive offers for the brands you love & $5 cash-out minimums

through PayPal, you’ll never go shopping without your smart phone again!

Get Cash Back in 3 Easy Steps

Visit save.ca/cashback to Learn More

1. Browse & ShopBrowse the mobile app

for your favourite brand’s offers, and purchase

them at any store

2. Upload Receipt Take a photo of your receipt and submit it

through the app

3. Get Cash Back! Once you reach just $5, the money you save will be transferred into your

PayPal wallet

In partnership with

SAVEANYWHERE.

Introducing the New Save.ca Mobile Cash-Back Feature. With exclusive offers for the brands you love & $5 cash-out minimums

through PayPal, you’ll never go shopping without your smart phone again!

Get Cash Back in 3 Easy Steps

Visit save.ca/cashback to Learn More

1. Browse & ShopBrowse the mobile app

for your favourite brand’s offers, and purchase

them at any store

2. Upload Receipt Take a photo of your receipt and submit it

through the app

3. Get Cash Back! Once you reach just $5, the money you save will be transferred into your

PayPal wallet

In partnership withSAVEANYWHERE.

Introducing the New Save.ca Mobile Cash-Back Feature. With exclusive offers for the brands you love & $5 cash-out minimums

through PayPal, you’ll never go shopping without your smart phone again!

Get Cash Back in 3 Easy Steps

Visit save.ca/cashback to Learn More

1. Browse & ShopBrowse the mobile app

for your favourite brand’s offers, and purchase

them at any store

2. Upload Receipt Take a photo of your receipt and submit it

through the app

3. Get Cash Back! Once you reach just $5, the money you save will be transferred into your

PayPal wallet

In partnership with

SAVEANYWHERE.

Introducing the New Save.ca Mobile Cash-Back Feature. With exclusive offers for the brands you love & $5 cash-out minimums

through PayPal, you’ll never go shopping without your smart phone again!

Get Cash Back in 3 Easy Steps

Visit save.ca/cashback to Learn More

1. Browse & ShopBrowse the mobile app

for your favourite brand’s offers, and purchase

them at any store

2. Upload Receipt Take a photo of your receipt and submit it

through the app

3. Get Cash Back! Once you reach just $5, the money you save will be transferred into your

PayPal wallet

In partnership with

618-B Tranquille Rd.Kamloops BC, V2B 3H6Phone 250-554-5413

email: terry.lake.mla@leg.bc.ca

www.terrylakemla.bc.ca

Fax 250-554-5417

Terry LakeTerry LakeMLA Kamloops - North Thompson

Kamloops Psychic Studio

Kamloops Psychic Studio

PSYCHIC READER, HEALER & ADVISORPalm • Tarot • Crystal Ball

Call For An Appointment With Nina7 Days a Week, 9am-9pm • #202-322 Victoria St.

236-425-4468 (Kamloops)

Come today for a better tomorrow!

A12 www.clearwatertimes.com Thursday, December 31, 2015 Clearwater Times

12 - 13

Sports

Above: Sheila and Fred Colter get some exer-cise on the Candle Creek cross-country ski trails recently. Fresh snow cre-ated good conditions on the trails for the holidays.

Kamloops This Week

The countdown is on for the 32nd annu-al Reino Keski-Salmi loppet in Salmon Arm.

The full-day family event aimed at both recreational and com-

petitive skiers goes on Jan. 16 at Larch Hills ski area.

Almost $400,000 has been raised for the Heart and Stroke Foundation of B.C. and Yukon in the lop-pet’s 31 years.

Entry is $7 for participants seven and

under, $17 for skiers eight to 17 years old, $37 for competitive racers over 18 and $32 for recreational racers over 18. Races vary in length from one kilometre to 34 kilometres depending on age and competi-tiveness.

Two weeks to Reino Keski-Salmi loppet

Right: Steve Ludwig speeds along the Candle Creek cross-country ski trails near Clearwater. The network has a total of 28 km of trails.Photos by Keith McNeill

Enjoying the fresh snowBy Tom Fletcher, Black Press

With 2,000 electric vehicles and charging stations in place and a program to keep subsi-dizing their purchase and use, B.C. has joined an elite club of countries and U.S. states.

Capping her second week at the United Nations climate change conference in Paris, Environment Minister Mary Polak announced Thursday that B.C. has joined the International Zero-Emission Vehicle Alliance.

The alliance hopes to reduce vehicle emissions 40 per cent by 2050, promoting use of battery-electric, plug-in hybrid and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. Its members include Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, the

U.K., California, Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont and Quebec.

In 2011, B.C. replaced its earlier $2,000 subsidy for hybrid cars with a clean energy vehicle program that pays between $2,500 and $5,000 in point-of-sale rebates for new battery electric, plug-in hybrid, fuel cell or natural gas vehicles.

It also offered a $500 sub-sidy for installing a dedicated vehicle charging station at home through LiveSmart BC, a program that ended in 2014. With sufficient home service, modern electric cars can be plugged into a standard outlet.

Natural gas power has mainly been limited to short-haul truck fleets based around a central fuelling station. B.C.

ran pilot projects with hydro-gen fuel-cell transit buses in Victoria and Whistler, but they were wound up after the 2010 Olympics.

Energy Minister Bill Bennett acknowledged that electric vehicles are mainly confined to urban areas in the Lower Mainland and southern Vancouver Island.

Asked how the program appears from rural areas, where taxpayers with muddy pickups subsidize sleek electric cars driv-en by wealthy West Coasters, Bennett said the program is funded out of natural gas royal-ties, not general taxation.

He noted that B.C. is better suited to electric vehicles than many places that burn coal or natural gas to generate electric-ity.

B.C. joins clean vehicle club in Paris

Minor Hockey ScheduleSATURDAY JANUARY 29:00 – 10:00 Novice10:10 – 10:50 Prenovice11:00 – 12:30 Atom vs. Logan Lake12:45 – 2:45 Bantam vs. Logan Lake3:00 – 4:30 Atom vs. Logan Lake

SUNDAY JANUARY 310:00 – 11:30 PW vs. Merritt12:30 – 2:00 PW vs. Merritt

The Sportsplex will be closed January 1st

Adult HockeyMens Drop In Hockey Fridays @ 7:45pm

Oldtimers Hockey will be Sundays @ 7pm & Wednesdays @ 8:35pm

Ladies Drop In HockeySunday @ 5:45pm

Family SkatingFriday @ 4:45PM & Sunday @ 4:15PM

January 3 Sponsored by Hop N Hog

NORTH THOMPSON SPORTSPLEX

Hockey Lives Here!

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

Clearwater Minor Hockey Become part of a winning team. Join Minor Hockey and learn

to play Canada’s Game. Open to Boys & Girls.www.cdmha.info/

Register @ 250 674 2594 or nissa1537@gmail.com

Wells Gray Curling Clubcall 250.674.3768

Love Where You Live BonspielJan. 16 / 17 Call 250 674 8009

To register

New Years Eve Bullarama An annual fundraiser for the North Thompson Agriplex & The Farm Kids Scholarship Fund

December 31, 2015 at the North Thompson Agriplex, Barriere, B.C.Bullarama & New Year’s Party (19+): $50 • Bullarama only: $30 • 12 & under (Bullarama only): Free

Doors open at 6pm • Bullarama 7pm •New Year’s Eve Dance to followTickets available at: The Star/Journal, Barriere Country Feeds, or the Horse Barn (Kamloops)

4th Annual

For online tickets go to: http://www.eventbrite.ca and type in: New Years Eve Bullriding

Shuttle available tickets at the Times

A12 www.clearwatertimes.com Thursday, December 31, 2015 Clearwater Times

12 - 13

Sports

Above: Sheila and Fred Colter get some exer-cise on the Candle Creek cross-country ski trails recently. Fresh snow cre-ated good conditions on the trails for the holidays.

Kamloops This Week

The countdown is on for the 32nd annu-al Reino Keski-Salmi loppet in Salmon Arm.

The full-day family event aimed at both recreational and com-

petitive skiers goes on Jan. 16 at Larch Hills ski area.

Almost $400,000 has been raised for the Heart and Stroke Foundation of B.C. and Yukon in the lop-pet’s 31 years.

Entry is $7 for participants seven and

under, $17 for skiers eight to 17 years old, $37 for competitive racers over 18 and $32 for recreational racers over 18. Races vary in length from one kilometre to 34 kilometres depending on age and competi-tiveness.

Two weeks to Reino Keski-Salmi loppet

Right: Steve Ludwig speeds along the Candle Creek cross-country ski trails near Clearwater. The network has a total of 28 km of trails.Photos by Keith McNeill

Enjoying the fresh snowBy Tom Fletcher, Black Press

With 2,000 electric vehicles and charging stations in place and a program to keep subsi-dizing their purchase and use, B.C. has joined an elite club of countries and U.S. states.

Capping her second week at the United Nations climate change conference in Paris, Environment Minister Mary Polak announced Thursday that B.C. has joined the International Zero-Emission Vehicle Alliance.

The alliance hopes to reduce vehicle emissions 40 per cent by 2050, promoting use of battery-electric, plug-in hybrid and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. Its members include Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, the

U.K., California, Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont and Quebec.

In 2011, B.C. replaced its earlier $2,000 subsidy for hybrid cars with a clean energy vehicle program that pays between $2,500 and $5,000 in point-of-sale rebates for new battery electric, plug-in hybrid, fuel cell or natural gas vehicles.

It also offered a $500 sub-sidy for installing a dedicated vehicle charging station at home through LiveSmart BC, a program that ended in 2014. With sufficient home service, modern electric cars can be plugged into a standard outlet.

Natural gas power has mainly been limited to short-haul truck fleets based around a central fuelling station. B.C.

ran pilot projects with hydro-gen fuel-cell transit buses in Victoria and Whistler, but they were wound up after the 2010 Olympics.

Energy Minister Bill Bennett acknowledged that electric vehicles are mainly confined to urban areas in the Lower Mainland and southern Vancouver Island.

Asked how the program appears from rural areas, where taxpayers with muddy pickups subsidize sleek electric cars driv-en by wealthy West Coasters, Bennett said the program is funded out of natural gas royal-ties, not general taxation.

He noted that B.C. is better suited to electric vehicles than many places that burn coal or natural gas to generate electric-ity.

B.C. joins clean vehicle club in Paris

Clearwater Times Thursday, December 31, 2015 www.clearwatertimes.com A13

On a typically blah November morning, my light hikers took me to Brookfield Creek. It hadn’t snowed yet, but this was a frosty morn-ing. Peering carefully over at the rushing water, I stared down at a large collec-tion of snow-white, flat-bottomed, saucer-sized circles pushed up against the steep rocky wall. More kept com-ing. I checked the upstream size of the bridge. Nothing, so somehow, these frag-ile floaters formed under the narrow bridge. Perhaps a piece of floating ice from upstream rubbed against the creek’s frigid edge beneath the bridge and gathered frost. As the water moved it forward, the scrap rotated to form the perfect circlets I was viewing. Continued rubbing fractured the outside edge, pushing shards of ice up to make the raised sides before the current pushed them aside. There they floated.

After looping nearby Wylie Creek, some bush-whacking enjoyed, I was back at the bridge. Temperature now ris-ing, my saucers were obviously softening. “No point in driv-ing you round to see them,” I mentioned to my husband John when I was finally home again. “They will be melted by now.”

Two or three weeks later, those “made-for-walking” shoes had me back at Brookfield Bridge.

Instead of floating saucers, foamy bub-bles were collecting in the same spot. Now, the ones close to the rocky cliff were cir-cling upstream. At the Kettle, we have watched huge logs do the same thing.

Visitors to Dutch Lake“Got time for a

walk by Dutch Lake today?” asked a friend.

“I’m free,” I responded, jumping the chance.

As we set off through the camp-ground of Dutch Lake Resort, she told me of her happiness in learn-ing that four daugh-ters were gathering in Kamloops where she would be meeting them on her birthday. Starting to respond as we continued walking toward the trail head, I was distracted by movement on the calm lake. “Look at the two swans out there!”

Walking along the trail just above the lake, fall colours reflected despite the dull sky, we watched the swans swim towards us as we con-tinued chatting. With one bigger than the other, they were obvi-ously a pair, mated for life as they do. Eventually they did a gradual about face, probably hearing our voices more distinctly. They were not in the least bit anxious as they floated away towards the large island. Since we did not see them again, we assumed they were taking the full tour round behind it. Like the floating saucers on the fast-flowing creek, they would not remain in our pretty lake for long but we felt privi-leged to have seen them.

12 - 13

Crowd turns out for Skate with SantaThree elves help Saint Nick take wishes and give out presents during Skate with Santa at the Sportsplex recently. Pictured are (l-r) Lily Dulaba, Salina Dodd (on Santa's knee), Santa Claus, Cleo Coates and Sienna Foster. Photo by Keith McNeill

Mesmerized by objects that � oat

TrekkingTales

By Kay Knox

Your source of local and

regional news.

TH

E

NORTH THOMPSON

TH

ET

HE

NORTH THOMPSON

Times

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: livingstreams@hotmail.com

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 • ntunitedpc@gmail.com

www.norththompsonpc.ca

A14 www.clearwatertimes.com Thursday, December 31, 2015 Clearwater Times

Business & Service DirectoryACCOUNTANT

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

Hazel’s HousingQUALITY WORK

• NEW CONSTRUCTION • RENOVATIONS • ROOFING

CLEARWATER, B.C.

250-674-4083Hazel Dowds

Journeyman Carpenter

Carpentry

Advertise Hardware

For AllYour

AdvertisingNeedsCall

THE TIMESAl Kirkwood

674-3343

A DVERTISINGElectric Contractors

Licenced & BondedReg. NO: 99142

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

REFRIGERATION - SALES - HOT TUB PARTSAPPLIANCE PARTS - FURNACE PARTS

APPLIANCE REPAIRS

DOUG

No� h RiverAPPLIANCE REPAIR

Quality Service

250.674.0079

Four Star Service

MOTOR LICENCE OFFICE

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

marshallmcrae55@gmail.com

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 BestWinter Hours • 8:30am - 5:00pm • 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

Heating & A/C Business & Service Directory

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

Depot

4365 Borthwick Ave. Barriere - BC

Bag Lady Enterprises

WINTER HOURS10am - 4pm Mon. - Sat.

Closed Sunday

Holiday HoursClosed December 24 - 27, 31, & January 1 - 3. We will be Open Dec. 28 - 30

TAXI SERVICE

WELLS GRAY

TAXIAVAILABLE 24 HOURS • 7 DAYS A WEEK

250-674-2214 • 250-674-1542

Taxi Service

HEATING & A/C

Your local provider for home comfortInspection & Cleaning of all

Makes & Models of Central A/Cs,Furnaces, Heat Pumps, Boilers,

Hot Water Tanks, HRVs, Etc.Hot Water Tanks, HRVs, Etc.

250.672.0251

SERVICING THE NORTH THOMPSON

Authorized Dealer

Rebates on equipment now

in eff ect

Certi� ed Partner

Heating & A/C

250-319-2306www.bjchvacltd.com

brad.cameron128@gmail.comMcLure, BC

We Service, Maintain and Install Residential | Commercial | InstitutionalHeavy Equipment, Heating, A/C, Refrigeration, Heat Pump, Geothermal, Boilers, Rooftop Units, Oil & Propane Furnaces &Commercial Kitchen Equipment

BJC HVAC Ltd.PROUDLY SERVING THE NORTH THOMPSON

Clearwater Times Thursday, December 31, 2015 www.clearwatertimes.com A15

Business & Service DirectoryBusiness & Service

Directory

Contracting

On allService Centre

250.674.0145 | info@oncallservices.ca851 Yellowhead Hwy S. Clearwater, BC V0E 1N1

O� ering Heavy Duty mechanical and Inspections

Mon. - Fri. • 8am – 5pminfo@alltorq.net • 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

She Is Looking for Home Improvement Help. Will She Find Your Business?

Advertise your business for as low as $16/weekCall for more information or come in to the Times #14-74 Young Road

250-674-3343

Auto 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 HINDLE

#UsedHelpsA division of

A16 www.clearwatertimes.com Thursday, December 31, 2015 Clearwater Times

Thought of the week

And now we

welcome the new

year. Full of things

that have never

been.

~ Rainer Maria

Rilke

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

And now we

welcome the new

year. Full of things

that have never

been.

~ Rainer Maria

Rilke

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

Road Maintenance (thoMpson) inc. Check Before you go! www.DriveBC.ca

Watch for black iceSlow down when approaching icy areas such as shaded areas, bridges, and overpasses as these sections of road freeze sooner than others in cold weather.

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

Wells Gray Country

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

Dec. 31: Bullarama and/or Dance, NT Agriplex, Barri-ere. Tickets at the Times of� ce, shuttle available. Doors open 6pm, www.fallfair-rodeo.com

Jan. 3: WGOC 2nd annual Sno-cial, meet at Candle Creek trails cabin, ski time 1:30, appies 3 pm, for info call Charlotte 250-566-4433

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

Hall.

• Tuesday Morning Coffee (TMC): Meets 10am – 11:30 @ Clearwa-ter 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

• 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 Tues-days: 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, Fri. 7-10 pm Dutch Lake Community Center, arts & crafts, gymnastics, games & special events, info 250-674-2600

• Yoga Tree – Call or email Annie 250-674-2468 annie.pomme@hotmail.com

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

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

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

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

• Drop in Soccer: June -Sept, tues and Thurs, 6:30-8:00 PM, CSS � 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

Bayley’s BistroBayley’s Bistroin the Brookfield Shopping Centre in Clearwater

Eat in or Take out Fried Chicken

250-674-2674

this ad is sponsored by

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

Business Fundamentals – January 18 – March 6, 2016 The Business Fundamentals Certifi cate prepares students for employment in a variety of offi ce positions such as receptionist, bookkeeper, website administrator or personal assistant. Provides the basic offi ce skills needed to secure some entry-level offi ce administration positions & is ideal for those students who can only spend a short time in school.Welder Foundation program – February 1, 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, & resource development. Students engage in a variety of classroom & shop activities. In the class-room, they learn theoretical principals of welding. Health Care Assistant Certifi cate program - March 2016 This 27 week program is designed to prepare the graduate to function, under supervi-sion, as a Health Care Assistant. Learned skills will be applied in the com-munity utilizing care facilities, assisted living facilities & 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 & social needs. Gymnastics – Winter 2016 Please note: New times for age classes. There are 10 spaces available for each class. It is recommended that you register your child early to avoid disappointment.

5 and 6 —Girls Tues Jan 5 – Mar 8 2:45 - 3:45 pm $805 and 6 — Boys Tues Jan 5 – Mar 8 4:00 – 5:00 pm $807 to 9 – Co-ed Tues Jan 5 – Mar 8 5:15 – 6:15 pm $905 and 6 — Girls Wed Jan 6 – Mar 9 2:45 - 3:45 pm $757 to 9—Girls Wed Jan 6 – Mar 9 4:00 – 5:00 pm $9010 +—Co-Ed Wed Jan 6 – Mar 9 6:00 - 7:30 pm $1253 year olds Mixed Thurs Jan 7 – Mar 10 12:00-12:45 pm $654 year olds Mixed Thurs Jan 7 – Mar 10 1:00-2:00 pm $75

Upcoming CoursesOFA Level 3 Jan 18 - 29 $825OFA Level 1 Jan 23, Feb 16 $105Transportation Endorsement Feb 17 $110

Clearwater Times Thursday, December 31, 2015 www.clearwatertimes.com A17

Xaxli’p

XAXLI’P ADMINISTRATOR

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Xaxli’p is a St’at’imc community located in the beautiful Fountain Valley, 15km east of Lillooet with great community and economic development potential. The successful candidate requires a post-secondary education in Business, Administration, or Commerce. The successful candidate must have senior management experience with general program and services of an Aboriginal Organization, and will be responsible for the following:

Reporting to and receiving direction from Chief and CouncilHas a minimum of 3 to 5 years administrative experience with an aboriginal organizationHave excellent knowledge and implementation of AANDC, FNHA, and other agencies, programs, and servicesFacilitate the development and implementation of plans to include strategic, capital, financial, program, and economic developmentProvide effective leadership and teambuilding through employee supervision and developmentDevelop and/or assist in proposals for fundingIdentify and provide for the needs of the community and membership

An excellent benefit package is offered that includes medical, dental and pension plan, as well as an opportunity to contribute to the success and growth of a great community.

Please mail, hand deliver, fax, or e-mail current resume with cover letter and references to the following address:

Xaxli’pAttention: Chief Darrell Bob Sr.

PO Box: 1330 Lillooet, BC V0K 1V0E-mail: chief@xaxlip.ca

Fax: 250-256-7892

Resumes will be received until 3:00pm January 22, 2016

TRU invites applications for the following position:

FACULTYABTS 1140, 1200, 1300Applied Business Technology ProgramRegional Centre, Clearwater, BC

For further information, please visit:

www.tru.ca/careers We wish to thank all applicants; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

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)

On August 5, 2009, at Highway 5 and Park Drive, Clearwater, B.C., Peace Officer(s) of the Southeast District Traffic Services RCMP seized, at the time indicated, the subject property, described as: a 2003 GMC Savana, ABLP: SJU654, VIN: 1GTGG25V931139620, on or about 19:20 Hours. The subject property was seized because there was evidence that the subject property had been used in the commission of an offence (or offences) under section 5(2) (Possession for purpose of trafficking) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act of Canada. Notice is hereby given that the subject property, CFO file Number: 2015-3297, is subject to forfeiture under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will be forfeited to the Government for disposal by the Director of Civil

Forfeiture unless a notice of dispute is filed with the Director within the time period set out in this notice. A notice of dispute may be filed by a person who claims to have an interest in all or part of the subject property. The notice of dispute must be filed within 60 days of the date upon which this notice is first published. You may obtain the form of a notice of dispute, which must meet the requirements of Section 14.07 of the CFA, from the Director’s website, accessible online at www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/civilforfeiture. The notice must be in writing, signed in the presence of a lawyer or notary public, and mailed to the Civil Forfeiture Office, PO Box 9234 Station Provincial Government, Victoria, B.C. V8W 9J1.

In the Matter of Part 3.1 (Administrative Forfeiture) of the Civil Forfeiture Act [SBC 2005, C. 29] the CFA

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT:

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

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

HOSPITAL AUXILIARY THRIFT SHOP

Located across the railway tracks in Vavenby, B.C.

Wednesday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.Sunday 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Great deals - low prices

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

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 As-sistance: 1-844-453-5372.

Education/Trade Schools

HEALTHCARE DOCUMEN-TATION Specialists in huge demand. Employers prefer CanScribe graduates. A great work-from-home career! Con-tact us now to start your train-ing day. www.canscribe.com. 1-800-466-1535. info@canscribe.com

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

TRAIN TO be an apart-ment/condo manager. Many jobs registered with us. Good wages and benefi ts. Govern-ment Certifi ed online course. 35 Years of success!www.RMTI.ca/enq

Services

Photography / VideoPHOTOS

by Keith McNeillDigital and fi lm photographs.

Phone 250-674-3252 or email:keith.mcneill65@gmail.com

Moving & Storage• Indoor Storage Units • Offi ce space with equipment storage available. Hwy access for convenience & exposure250-674-0145info@oncallservices.ca851 Yellowhead Hwy 5

PlumbingFULL 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.

FULL 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.

Merchandise for Sale

AppliancesFor sale: Washer in good working order. $150.00 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

Career Opportunities

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 and save money with your own bandmill - cut lumber any di-mension. In stock ready to ship. Free info and DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.

Misc. WantedFIREARMS. ALL types want-ed, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed Dealer. 1-86-960-0045. www.dollars4guns.com

One Chair Hair Salon in Clear-water Legion Mini Mall. All fur-nishings, equip, & supplies incl. Ph. 250-674-3354 for info.

For Sale By OwnerFor Sale or Rent: 225 Murtle Cres, 3 bdrm, 3.5 bath, dbl heated garage w/toilet & shower, rent $1,150/mo + util. For Sale: 208 Dutch Lk. Rd, 3 bdrm, 1/2 duplex, 2 full bath, $125,000.00. Offers. Pls lvg msg at 250-674-3668

Rentals

Commercial/Industrial

Commercial space avail for rent in the Interior Whitewater Bldg. starting Jan. 1/2016. Spacious, bright, clean, like new. Close to amenities. 675 sqft, $500/mo. 73 Old North Thompson Hwy, Clearwater. Ph 250-674-3727

Duplex / 4 PlexClearwater: 2 bdrm & 1 bdrm in tri-plex. Own entrance, Close to amenities. 2bdrm $600/mo; 1 bdrm $500/mo + DD. Call Julie 250-674-0188

Career Opportunities

Career Opportunities

Clearwater: 3 bdrm duplex in Miller sub. F/S. Avail Jan. 1 Call Julie 250-674-0188

Mobile Homes & Pads

Barriere: 2 bdrm for rent, $650/mo + util. DD/RR. 778-257-0498

Vavenby: 2 bdrm covered mo-bile w/addition on priv lot. W/d, f/s. Ref req. $675/mo + dd. Pets neg. Call 250-676-9210

Homes for RentClearwater: 5bdrm 2500 sq ft hm w/ 2, 3 & 4 piece bath in Weyerhaeuser sub. Cost neg depending on tenants. If you are horse people, I have 8 acres of land that could be incl. House and land are in 2 different locations. Call Randy at 250-674-8288

Announcements Employment Merchandise for Sale Real Estate Rentals Rentals

Information Education/Trade Schools

Heavy Duty Machinery

Business for Sale Duplex / 4 Plex Rooms for RentClearwater: Room for rent in Weyerhaeuser sub. Wi-Fi, Sat TV. Nice clean place. NS, NP. $500/mo, incl laundry and util. Call 250-674-1768

Suites, LowerBarriere: 1bdrm suite, wouldsuit single/elder person. Near amenities, ample parking, hy-dro/heat incl. $650 to the right person newly renovated, avail. Jan. 1. 778-220-2148.

Barriere: 2 bdrm basementsuite, all util, all appl. NS/NP, no parties. Separate entrance /parking. $750/mo. 250-672-5643

Transportation

Auto Accessories/Parts

4 Winter Tires w/rims 17” - 8studded for Dodge truck. $400 250-672-2447

Food Products Food Products

Legal Notices Legal Notices

To advertise in print:Call: 250-674-3343 Email: classifieds@clearwatertimes.com

Self-serve: blackpressused.ca Career ads: localworkbc.ca

Browse more at:

A division of

AGREEMENTIt is agreed by any display or Classified Advertiser requesting space that the liability of the paper in the event of failure to publish an advertisement shall be limited to the amount paid by the advertiser for that portion of the advertising space occupied by the incorrect item only, and that there shall be no liability in any event beyond the amount paid for such advertisement. The publisher shall not be liable for slight changes or typographical errors that do not lessen the value of an advertisement.

Used.ca cannot be responsible for errors after the first day of publication of any advertisement. Notice of errors on the first day should immediately be called to the attention of the Classified Department to be corrected for the following edition.

Used.ca reserves the right to revise, edit, classify or reject any advertisement and to retain any answers directed to the Used.ca Box Reply Service and to repay the customer the sum paid for the advertisement and box rental.

DISCRIMINATORYLEGISLATIONAdvertisers are reminded that Provincial legislation forbids the publication of any advertisement which discriminates against any person because of race, religion, sex, color, nationality, ancestry or place of origin, or age, unless the condition is justified by a bona fide requirement for the work involved.

COPYRIGHTCopyright and/or properties subsist in all advertisements and in all other material appearing in this edition of Used.ca. Permission to reproduce wholly or in part and in any form whatsoever, particularly by a photographic or offset process in a publication must be obtained in writing from the publisher. Any unauthorized reproduction will be subject to recourse in law.

ON THE WEB:

INDEX IN BRIEFFAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

TRAVEL

EMPLOYMENT

BUSINESS SERVICES

PETS & LIVESTOCK

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

AUTOMOTIVE

ADULT ENTERTAINMENT

LEGAL NOTICES

TRY A CLASSIFIED AD

Buy!

Sell!Sell!SELL!

Buy!Buy!

Clearwater Times Thursday, December 31, 2015 www.clearwatertimes.com A19

The Littlest AngelWhen I was sleep-

ing I woke up and saw a little angel was fly-ing around. And she said, “My name is Lily. What's yours?”

I said, “My name is Natasha.” She said, “Do you want to be an angel?” I said, “Why ask.” “Because I am alone. There's no angels left. They're missing.”

“Well, ok then. I can be your friend too.” “Thank you.”

So she turned Natasha into an angel and became Lily's friend. Lily said, “Do you want to see my home?”

“Sure.” They flew up up to the sky and flew to the North Pole.

“This is my home the North Pole. My house is a doll house, it's dirty too.” “I can clean it up.”

“Thank you.” So they cleaned it up.

Lily said, “Do you want to live in it with me?” “Sure.”

They lived in the house for a week. They had so much fun! But what did they eat?

Small food it was good! Mini fries and hamburgers on Wednesday! We got a message in the mail say-ing the North Pole was in danger.

Devil angels were coming to destroy the last two living angels. I thought that was us so we have to hide.

They went out the back door so they would not see them, they saw a cave, they flew into the cave and found a map to the Spirit of Christmas. They started follow-ing the map to Santa's sleigh.

They found another map that leads to where the Spirit of Christmas was now. They flew as fast as they can go before the devil angels find them.

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

They grabbed the

Spirit of Christmas and flew as fast as they could and flew far away.

They accidentally flew into a portal, it led into a dark castle with red thunder it cubash! It struck the ground.

Then they saw a crowd of red eyes in the dark. Lily said isn't that the same red eyes who chased us? “Yes,” said Natash. “That's right we need to go back but now the portal closed. We're doomed, help! Don't say that the devil angels will hear us and attack.”

“Oops,” said Natasha. “Natasha don't we still have the Spirit of Christmas,” said Lily. “Yes, we do!” “Thank you for saying that.” “Let's open the portal.” “How?” said Natasha.

“The Spirit of Christmas can open anything.” “Cool!” “Now let's open that portal!” Then they opened the portal and then they made all the devil angels to a big cash so they would never harm anyone again, they lived so happy! The end.

By Natasha BrckoAge 7

I Found a Reindeer Today is the best day

of my life because my Auntie Val is coming. I am going to surprise my auntie Val.

My plan is to have a sleep out on my tram-poline.

OMG my auntie Val is all ready here sur-prise. Ready come on lets go to sleep.

Brook Brook wake up what! Look a rein-deer wow! Take a ride on the reindeer OK.

Wow I am actually flying. I jumped on to my trampoline. The reindeer flew away with a puff of magic. By Brook-Lynn Fowler

Grade 3

The Littlest AngelThe whole flock of

angels Twelve came and sat by the door.

The last angel was so small she could barely even fly. The other angels teased her for

being so small. So one night the

littlest angel was on her way to the very first angel meeting and then when she was just about to enter the door she heard that she was going to be banned from the meetings.

So when she walked in she asked why did you say that I was going to be banned from all the meetings? And the head angel replied because you are too small and you can barely even fly.

The head angel said, “Sorry but you can't maybe next time,”

So the littlest angel was on her way home and on her way home she sobbed because she was absolutely banned from her activity.

So when the littlest angel got home she said, “I'm never every going to be in another activity again.

So when she went to lay down and she thought that she could maybe see Santa tomor-row so the next morning she woke up and she got dressed then she went out the door and got to the mall and she saw that Santa Clause was wear-ing glasses and she start-ed to laugh and laugh.

By Joey ResslerGrade 4

Saving the ReindeerOne clear night

I  went sledding and I saw a ... REINDEER!?

What was a reindeer doing on my porch?

He said, ''Can you help  me? I fell out of the sky and was lost.”

I said,''Ok  lets go!''I bet this reindeer

was from the North Pole I thought.

So I tied a rope to the reindeer that con-nected to my sled.

We were on our way!After five hours of

searching we found ... SANTA! My sled could fly!

We had a big party because the reindeer found his way home. I especially like all the good food. I sure am glad I could help Santa and the reindeer.

By Isabell WrightGrade 3

The Reindeer that Took Off

Today was Christmas the whole family (and that is a lot of people) were at my house in Clearwater, BC.

My mom told me I couldn't open my pres-ents till tonight.

Well I was waiting I went outside.

It was unbelievable! I saw a reindeer. The

reindeer told me his

name was Comet. He told me that he

was lost. I asked him

how did he get lost?He relayed to me

that he was delivering presents and his saddle fell off and he landed on my porch.

Comet asked me if I could help him get back to the North Pole.  

What's that on your back? It' a portal.  Turn it on!

The reindeer goes back to the North Pole and all is well and to all a good night!

By Soren CoatesGrade 4

Bella The ReindeerBANG!! As I was

making cookies some-thing fell on my back porch. We went outside and saw a Reindeer shaking snow off her back.

After she was done I noticed a tag which said Bella.

My dad went inside and called the vet. The vet said she had

a sprained ankle. We thanked the vet and took Bella inside and put her on a dog bed then we put up signs with a picture of her on it and words saying, ”Lost Reindeer.”

Nobody claimed her so we kept her.

We showed her how to jump over 5 ft. jumps and soon she could fly higher than Santa could ever imag-ine.

On Christmas night before I went to bed Santa came to see if we had Bella.

He noticed Bella's sprained ankle and had a big gasp and asked, “What happened?” “She fell on our back porch and sprained her ankle.”

So he took Bella home and before he left he said, “Merry Christmas.” By Kylie Blackmore

Grade 5

18 -19

Santa makes special visitSanta and Mrs. Claus stop for a photograph before leaving the Sportsplex in a firetruck after taking part in an event for District of Clearwater council mem-bers, staff, volunteer firefighters and their families on Sunday afternoon. Photo by Keith McNeill

A18 www.clearwatertimes.com Thursday, December 31, 2015 Clearwater Times

18 -19

IN LOVING MEMORY Leslie Hans HANSEN

1945 - 2015

Obituary

Leslie is lovingly remembered by:His mother, Ruth HansenHis children: Leslie Hugh Hansen (Amanda)

of Saskatoon, Sk; Jason Hansen (Denise) of Sherwood Park, AB and children Tyson and Kaylee; Jimmy Hansen of Prince Albert, Sk.

The mother of his children, Margaret Stiglitz.His brothers and sisters: Gloria Schindel,

Hugh Hansen (Beatrice), Robert Hansen, Marilyn Thompson, Roger Hansen (Marcy), Arnold Hansen, and Ronda Hansen.

He is predeceased by: His father, Alvin Hansen; a brother, Owen Hansen; his brothers-in-law: Fred Schindel, Lester Thompson and Michael Treseng; a niece, Tammy Treseng; his grandparents: Nancy and Clarence Hansen, Norman and Maria Fraser

Born: June 2, 1945 Prince Albert, Saskatchewan

Died: December 15, 2015, Prince Albert, Saskatchewan

Age: 70 yearsFuneral Service: Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015,

2:30 p.m.; Shell Lake Lions Hall, Shell Lake, Saskatchewan

Officiant: Bryce SmithHonorary Pallbearers: “All who shared in

Leslie's life.”Pallbearers: Hugh Hansen, Jason Hansen,

Jimmy Hansen, Dwayne Treseng, Alvin Hansen, and Arnold West.

Final Resting place: Hawkeye Cemetery

9:5For the living are conscious that they will die. But as for the dead, They are conscious of nothing at all.

Legacies That Last Forever.www.ntcommunitiesfoundation.com or on Facebook

A18 www.clearwatertimes.com Thursday, December 31, 2015 Clearwater Times

FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY

February 19– March 20

January 20– February 18

December 22– January 19

May 21– June 21

April 20– May 20

August 23– September 22

July 23– August 22

November 22– December 21

October 23– November 21

March 21– April 19

June 22– July 22

September 23– October 22

A p r i l 2 3 - 2 9 , 2 0 1 2

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dec. 31/15 - Jan. 6/16

Aries, you are familiar with the ex-pression, “Your eyes are bigger than your stomach.” This week you have bitten off a project that is just too much to chew. Enlist some help.

Learning from your mistakes can help you to grow, Cancer. Accept a challenge presented to you this week, even if it scares you. You may find it’s not so chal-lenging after all.

Some can see straight past your protective facade, Libra. So why not take it off and sim-ply let others see the real you? You won’t be disappointed, and neither will they.

Capricorn, when a past conflict pops up this week, push it aside. It is better to focus on the positive things that are in store for you rather than problems from the past.

Don’t let anyone tell you that you can’t accomplish some-thing, Aquarius. As you have proven time and again, you simply need to set a goal in your sights to get things done.

Taurus, you are on a roll, and now it is only a matter of maintaining mo-mentum for a few more days. Don’t let anyone slow you down this week.

Leo, many oppor-tunities are within reach, but you are just not sure which way to go. Seek advice from Pisces when you get a spare moment.

Now is not a time to drag your feet, Scorpio. You have a full slate of tasks to tackle, and it seems like the hours will slip away quickly. Recharge and refocus.

Pisces, when you love someone, it can be difficult to step aside and let that person make his or her own mistakes. Be patient.

Gemini, you may not know where your path is taking you, but you are fully aware that an adventure is in store. Take some time to prepare for the unknown that lies ahead.

Virgo, no one will know what you’re like deep inside un-less you share a few secrets. You don’t have to give every-thing away, but let some information slip out.

Sagittarius, you never shy away from a challenge, but you also know when to pick your battles. If something arises this week that seems a waste of time, pass it by.

Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown LandTake notice that Estsek Environmental Services LLP, on behalf of Blue Water Power Corporation from 3870 Brighton Place, Abbotsford BC V2T 6Y8, has applied to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Thompson Okanagan, for a license for Road access to unsurveyed Crown land in the vicinity of Mud Creek, Kamloops Division Yale District for road access to the pro-posed Blue Water Power Project.Road access is required to conduct field investigations, including, but not limited to; fish and fish habitat, wildlife, water quality and quantity, geotechnical, vegetation and other required field studies during the investigative phase, in the vicinity of Blue River.The Lands File for this application is 3412986. Comments on this application may be submitted by one of two options:Option 1: Online via the Applications and Reasons for Decision website at: http://www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp where details of the application and maps can be found.Option 2: by mail to Senior Land Officer, Thompson-Okanagan, MFLNRO, at 441 Columbia Street Kamloops BC V2C 2T3.Comments will be received by MFLNRO up to February 3, 2016. MFLNRO may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit our website http://arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp for more information.Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the Freedom of Information Advisor at Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations’ Office in Thompson Okanagan.

This Crossword Sponsored by

WELLS GRAY HOME HARDWARE86 STATION RD., CLEARWATER

674-3717

Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices

Legal Legal Legal

Community NewspapersWe’re at the heart of things™

TRY A CLASSIFIED AD

Clearwater Times Thursday, December 31, 2015 www.clearwatertimes.com A19

The Littlest AngelWhen I was sleep-

ing I woke up and saw a little angel was fly-ing around. And she said, “My name is Lily. What's yours?”

I said, “My name is Natasha.” She said, “Do you want to be an angel?” I said, “Why ask.” “Because I am alone. There's no angels left. They're missing.”

“Well, ok then. I can be your friend too.” “Thank you.”

So she turned Natasha into an angel and became Lily's friend. Lily said, “Do you want to see my home?”

“Sure.” They flew up up to the sky and flew to the North Pole.

“This is my home the North Pole. My house is a doll house, it's dirty too.” “I can clean it up.”

“Thank you.” So they cleaned it up.

Lily said, “Do you want to live in it with me?” “Sure.”

They lived in the house for a week. They had so much fun! But what did they eat?

Small food it was good! Mini fries and hamburgers on Wednesday! We got a message in the mail say-ing the North Pole was in danger.

Devil angels were coming to destroy the last two living angels. I thought that was us so we have to hide.

They went out the back door so they would not see them, they saw a cave, they flew into the cave and found a map to the Spirit of Christmas. They started follow-ing the map to Santa's sleigh.

They found another map that leads to where the Spirit of Christmas was now. They flew as fast as they can go before the devil angels find them.

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

They grabbed the

Spirit of Christmas and flew as fast as they could and flew far away.

They accidentally flew into a portal, it led into a dark castle with red thunder it cubash! It struck the ground.

Then they saw a crowd of red eyes in the dark. Lily said isn't that the same red eyes who chased us? “Yes,” said Natash. “That's right we need to go back but now the portal closed. We're doomed, help! Don't say that the devil angels will hear us and attack.”

“Oops,” said Natasha. “Natasha don't we still have the Spirit of Christmas,” said Lily. “Yes, we do!” “Thank you for saying that.” “Let's open the portal.” “How?” said Natasha.

“The Spirit of Christmas can open anything.” “Cool!” “Now let's open that portal!” Then they opened the portal and then they made all the devil angels to a big cash so they would never harm anyone again, they lived so happy! The end.

By Natasha BrckoAge 7

I Found a Reindeer Today is the best day

of my life because my Auntie Val is coming. I am going to surprise my auntie Val.

My plan is to have a sleep out on my tram-poline.

OMG my auntie Val is all ready here sur-prise. Ready come on lets go to sleep.

Brook Brook wake up what! Look a rein-deer wow! Take a ride on the reindeer OK.

Wow I am actually flying. I jumped on to my trampoline. The reindeer flew away with a puff of magic. By Brook-Lynn Fowler

Grade 3

The Littlest AngelThe whole flock of

angels Twelve came and sat by the door.

The last angel was so small she could barely even fly. The other angels teased her for

being so small. So one night the

littlest angel was on her way to the very first angel meeting and then when she was just about to enter the door she heard that she was going to be banned from the meetings.

So when she walked in she asked why did you say that I was going to be banned from all the meetings? And the head angel replied because you are too small and you can barely even fly.

The head angel said, “Sorry but you can't maybe next time,”

So the littlest angel was on her way home and on her way home she sobbed because she was absolutely banned from her activity.

So when the littlest angel got home she said, “I'm never every going to be in another activity again.

So when she went to lay down and she thought that she could maybe see Santa tomor-row so the next morning she woke up and she got dressed then she went out the door and got to the mall and she saw that Santa Clause was wear-ing glasses and she start-ed to laugh and laugh.

By Joey ResslerGrade 4

Saving the ReindeerOne clear night

I  went sledding and I saw a ... REINDEER!?

What was a reindeer doing on my porch?

He said, ''Can you help  me? I fell out of the sky and was lost.”

I said,''Ok  lets go!''I bet this reindeer

was from the North Pole I thought.

So I tied a rope to the reindeer that con-nected to my sled.

We were on our way!After five hours of

searching we found ... SANTA! My sled could fly!

We had a big party because the reindeer found his way home. I especially like all the good food. I sure am glad I could help Santa and the reindeer.

By Isabell WrightGrade 3

The Reindeer that Took Off

Today was Christmas the whole family (and that is a lot of people) were at my house in Clearwater, BC.

My mom told me I couldn't open my pres-ents till tonight.

Well I was waiting I went outside.

It was unbelievable! I saw a reindeer. The

reindeer told me his

name was Comet. He told me that he

was lost. I asked him

how did he get lost?He relayed to me

that he was delivering presents and his saddle fell off and he landed on my porch.

Comet asked me if I could help him get back to the North Pole.  

What's that on your back? It' a portal.  Turn it on!

The reindeer goes back to the North Pole and all is well and to all a good night!

By Soren CoatesGrade 4

Bella The ReindeerBANG!! As I was

making cookies some-thing fell on my back porch. We went outside and saw a Reindeer shaking snow off her back.

After she was done I noticed a tag which said Bella.

My dad went inside and called the vet. The vet said she had

a sprained ankle. We thanked the vet and took Bella inside and put her on a dog bed then we put up signs with a picture of her on it and words saying, ”Lost Reindeer.”

Nobody claimed her so we kept her.

We showed her how to jump over 5 ft. jumps and soon she could fly higher than Santa could ever imag-ine.

On Christmas night before I went to bed Santa came to see if we had Bella.

He noticed Bella's sprained ankle and had a big gasp and asked, “What happened?” “She fell on our back porch and sprained her ankle.”

So he took Bella home and before he left he said, “Merry Christmas.” By Kylie Blackmore

Grade 5

18 -19

Santa makes special visitSanta and Mrs. Claus stop for a photograph before leaving the Sportsplex in a firetruck after taking part in an event for District of Clearwater council mem-bers, staff, volunteer firefighters and their families on Sunday afternoon. Photo by Keith McNeill

If You Currently Subscribe to the

You Can NOW READ Full Page Views including all

ADVERTISING! “ON LINE”go online to www.clearwatertimes.com

or call 1-888-960-eSub (3782) and we will help you set up your online subscription

Your news Your way

A20 www.clearwatertimes.com Thursday, December 31, 2015 Clearwater Times

WESTERN CANADIAN OWNED & OPERATED

SOME ITEMS ARE SUBJECT TO GST AND PLUS DEP., RECYCLING FEE WHERE APPLICABLE*. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES. SOME ITEMS MAY NOT BE EXACTLY AS ILLUSTRATED. MEMBER OF THE CANADIAN FEDERATION OF INDEPENDENT GROCERS.

Prices Effective: Sunday, January 3rd to Saturday, January 9th, 2016 CLEARWATER, 365 Murtle Crescent SW, (: 250 - 674 - 2213 Store Hours: Sunday - Saturday: 9:00am - 7:00pm

Celebrate 50 Years with over$ 385, 000 in prizes & discounts!

MD/®

BU

Y-

LOW FOO

DS B

UY-

LOW FOO

DS

1966 YEARS 2016

YOU CAN’T BUY BETTER

Giveaway!

AN

NIVERSARY

Armstrong Cheese

SelectedVarieties

600 g

698ea Old Dutch

PopcornTwists175 g

PepperidgeFarm Snacks Cracker Chips or Tortillas,Cookies, Selected Varieties140 g - 213 g

BarillaPastas

SelectedVarieties

454 g

FRESH

DELI

ChickenThighs

5.47/kg248

lb

NavelOranges

Grown inCalifornia

$43for

WhiteBread

or 60% WholeWheat, 450 g

138ea

PaceCalzones

Selected Varieties285 g & 295 g

398ea

Maxwell HouseCoffee

Original Roast925 g

698ea

$42for

$42for

$52for

Fresh

10 lb Box898

eaUNBEATABLE SAVINGS

UNBEATABLE SAVINGSDelicious Grilled!In-Store Baked

FRESH

BAKERY

Knorr SimplyBroth

Selected Varieties900 ml

Dempster’s SignatureBread

Selected Varieties600 g & 680 g

$72for

Coke, Sprite,Diet Cokeor Coke Zero, Canada DryGinger Ale or Tonic WaterSelected Varieties, 2 L

Plus Deposit, Recycling Fee where Applic.

698$52

for

$62for

$42for

$62for

$72for

$42for

BUY ME and receive a

BONUS TICKET!

UNBEATABLE SAVINGS