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Keith McNeill

Installation of an ultraviolet water treatment system for District of Clearwater’s Russell Creek is 99 per cent complete, public works superintendent Jared Brounstein reported recently.

The District is still working with the engineers, Urban Systems, to determine the best approach for noncompliant booster pumps. Until the pump situation is addressed, the municipality will hold back funds.

On a related matter, Clearwater council voted to waive the require-ments of the District’s purchasing policy and allow the sole sourcing of the SCADA (supervisory control and data acquisition) services to ICI Electrical and Control Consulting Ltd.

The existing SCADA system is antiquated and unreliable, Brounstein reported.

As part of the upgrades to the Russell Creek intake it became apparent that it would be necessary to address the District’s SCADA system as a whole.

Advantages for dealing with ICI include that it is based in Kamloops, is familiar with Clearwater’s system, has a proven track record, and spe-

cializes in instrumentation, includ-ing SCADA.

A SCADA system has three main elements: various remote telemetry units, communications, and a human-machine interface.

The remote units collect infor-mation at various sites while com-munications brings that information to a central location. The human-machine interface displays the infor-mation in graphic form, archives the date, transmits alarms, and permits operator control.

Total budget for the SCADA project was put at $450,000 over five years.

Other infrastructure projects underway include planning for tak-ing over road maintenance within municipal boundaries next fall.

An expression of interest for road maintenance was released in late January and three written sub-missions have been received.

A staff report is being developed to give alternatives to town council for road maintenance service levels.

The public works department is also reviewing the District’s water production records to better under-stand the water system and the potential for leakage. A leak audit is being looked at.

Clearwater Midget Rec Warrior #10 Jared Walker lines up on Logan Lake’s goal during a playoff game at the Sportsplex on Saturday. The Warriors won the game and the league championship. For more about the story, see page A12 inside. Photo by Keith McNeill

Thompson-Nicola Regional District

Thompson-Nicola Regional District has approved the expenditure of up to $20,000 from the Federal Gas Tax Community Works Fund to go towards the purchase of a new truck for Clearwater and District Highway Rescue Society.

The funding will help the organization, which provides highway rescue services for the District of Clearwater as well as Electoral Areas “A” (Wells Gray Country) and “B” (Thompson Headwaters), replace

its 1992 Ford rescue truck with a more fuel-efficient model.

The society has $115,000 in reserves to purchase a replacement vehicle, but with a new truck val-ued at $153,000, it has asked for funding assistance from District of Clearwater and TNRD. District of Clearwater has already approved $20,000 from its Federal Gas Tax funding allotment.

“The money is going to be a big help as a more fuel-efficient truck will mean savings for the Clearwater and District Highway Rescue Society. It will also translate

into fewer greenhouse-gas emissions,” said Tim Pennell, Electoral Area “A” (Wells Gray Country) director.

The truck upgrade falls under the Community Energy Systems – Fleet Vehicle Conversion category of the Gas Tax Agreement.

To date, the Thompson-Nicola Regional District has approved $2.9 million for 71 projects under the Federal Gas Tax Fund, which provides funding in support of municipal infrastructure upgrades that contribute to cleaner air, cleaner water and reduced greenhouse-gas emissions.

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A steady stream of visitors took part in an open house held Feb. 26 to look at plans for the proposed Bear View shopping cen-ter on Highway 5 in Clearwater.

“The open house is designed so that any-one who has questions

about the development can inquire and get the facts firsthand,” said owner Ron Rotzetter in an introdutory letter. “Bear View Development is excited to introduce a ‘Place of Gathering’.”

The proposed shop-ping center would be located on a 10 acre lot south of Highway

5 immediately west of the junction with Haywood Road (kitty-corner from the former greenhouses).

“We believe that Bear View will stand out to the individuals travelling Highway 5 and help to lure them into our community,” said Rotzetter. “We all know that, once

they are here, they will enjoy a trip to the Wells Gray Park or perhaps a rafting trip down the Clearwater or North Thompson Rivers, a guided boat tour on Clearwater Lake, or just a beauti-ful night’s stay at one of our many accom-modations.”

Rotzetter did not

say yes or no to ques-tions about whether a grocery store or a Tim Hortons would be included in the shop-ping center.

Any retail or fran-chise business would be welcome, he said.

He said that Bear View does not have plans to incorporate seniors housing in the project. However, they

have been in com-munication with Gary Arsenault, the owner of an adjacent prop-erty who apparently has plans to develop a seniors housing com-plex with more than 100 units.

Rotzetter clarified that he is the owner of the land where the Bear View develop-ment is proposed.

“The indoor shop-ping concept is new to the community and we feel that the tour-ists travelling through Clearwater would ben-efit year-round with a place that they can spend a few minutes or hours stretching their legs while shop-ping around the vari-ety of shops inside,” he said.

Bear View open house gets good response

Ron Rotzetter (l), owner of the proposed Bear View shopping center, discusses his plans with Clearwater area resident Joel Steinberg during an open house held Feb. 26 in the Wells Gray Inn to discuss the project. Photo by Keith McNeill

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Campers, get the marshmallows ready! Discover Camping, the Province’s camp-ing reservation sys-tem, soon will be up and running for another season with even more camp-grounds and sites to choose from.

According to Merlin Blackwell of Blackwell Park Operations, North Thompson River, Falls Creek/Clearwater Lake and Mahood Lake are the local campgrounds that take reservations.

“We’ve seen a steady increase in people using the Discover Camping reservation system year to year, espe-cially at the more remote campgrounds ... even locals are using it,” Blackwell said. “Nobody wants to drive an hour or more up a dirt road, then not find a site. Unlike the old sys-tem, the new system allows people to pick a specific site, so they know what they’re getting in advance. If you want your favourite site, all you have to do is book it.”

Starting at 7 a.m.

on Friday, March 15, Discover Camping will begin accepting reservations for camp-grounds with reserv-able inventory. In total, there are over 4,500 reservable sites. With a few clicks of the mouse, up to three reservations can be made online in one easy transaction. Individual sites are available up to three months in advance, while group sites are available up to 12 months in advance.

This interac-tive system allows campers to view the availability, layouts and amenities at 113 reservable camp-grounds that campers can generally drive

into (front country campgrounds) includ-ing group sites, in 96 provincial parks throughout British Columbia. These campgrounds are equipped with picnic tables and fire rings.

“With camp-ing being so popu-lar, many British Columbian families are starting to plan for the upcoming camp-ing season," said Terry Lake, B.C.’s minister of environment. "Last year, for the first time ever we saw over 100,000 reservations through Discover Camping."

Customer service has been enhanced through improvements to refund requests.

Group site camp-ers now will receive reminder emails.

Discover Camping also offers a mobile platform so smart-phone users can eas-ily make and change plans from the road.

The non-refundable reservation fee is $6 per night, up to a maximum of $18 (plus tax) per party per campsite.

Reservations can be made through the call centre at 1 800 689-9025 for a surcharge of $5 (plus tax).

Book your favourite camp-ing spot up to three months in advance on or after March 15 by visiting: www.discov-ercamping.ca

Mayor and council vote to increase payKeith McNeill

Members of District of Clearwater council voted themselves a modest pay increase during their Feb. 19 meeting.

The mayor’s annual salary went up by $68 to $17,210 while that of the other council members increased by $35 to $8,955.

The increases were tied to a 0.4 per cent

increase in the consumer price index.Remuneration for the mayor during

Clearwater’s first year after incorporation was $10,833. Councillors received $6,770.

There was a sizeable increase in 2010 after staff determined that the pay for mayor and council was significantly below that of other B.C. municipalities of similar size.

There was another averaging increase in 2011.

Going pink to fight bullyingStaff at District of Clearwater show their concern about bullying as they take part in Pink Shirt Day on Wednesday, Feb. 27. Pictured are (back, l-r) Sheila Thiessen, Tammy Rutsatz, Lynne Frizzle, Jared Brounstein, Penny Harper, Mike Smith (front, l-r) Heather Wurm, Wayne Wysoski, Leslie Groulx, Lisa Jensen, and Margaret Anne Proulx. Photo by Keith McNeill

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In the month since the North Thompson eco-depots were first opened to Thompson-Nicola Regional District residents and businesses, the feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, according to the TNRD.

The two new eco-depots in Clearwater and Louis Creek opened in January and offer improved levels of service for area residents and businesses to manage their waste and recy-cling. A common theme in com-ments that site attendants and TNRD staff are hearing, is how convenient and easy it is to use

the various recycling and dis-posal options.

To coincide with the openings of the new eco-depots through-out the TNRD, area residents and businesses will be introduced to a new TNRD solid-waste management bylaw that was approved by the TNRD board of directors late last year. It will become increasingly important for regional district residents and businesses to become knowl-edgeable of materials that must no longer be included in their garbage.

These materials are classified as Controlled Waste, Prohibited Waste and Banned Recyclables.

Detailed descriptions and instructions will be mailed out to all TNRD area residents and businesses and posted in regional newspapers in the com-ing weeks.

Additional information will be available through the TNRD website and social media ser-vices.

The TNRD Solid Waste Disposal and Recycling Facilities Bylaw No. 2389 brochure will go to all North Thompson homes and business-es. Additional copies of the bro-chure will be accessible in local newspapers, online at www.tnrd.ca or by calling 1.877.377.8673.

Discover Camping reservation system opens March 15

Eco-depots get positive reviews

What’s Happening

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WHAT’S HAPPENING

Good News! BC Rebates still available The Government of British Columbia continues to provide LiveSmart BC rebates of up to $7,000 and more for home energy renovations. To qualify you need a home energy audit before you upgrade. BC homeowners can choose from a shopping list of renovation rebates from the Government of BC including: insulation, furnaces, heat pumps, water heaters, boilers, heat recovery ventilators, solar, geothermal, air conditioning and more. Check out the website at http://www.homeperformance.com/energy/livesmart-bc-grants-rebates-for-bc-home-energy-renovation or call 1.877.732.9888 to talk to an agent. BC Services Card The BC Services Card is now available at the ICBC/Motor Vehicle office. This card is part of the government’s plan to modernize BC’s health care system. It replaces your CareCard, can be combined with your driver’s licence, and also acts as your photo ID. It’s more convenient and more secure, with enhanced features to protect your personal information. And getting yours is easy. The program started on February 15th, 2013, and for the next 5 years, you can simply enrol when renewing your driver’s licence. And even if you don’t drive, you can enrol at the ICBC/Motor Vehicle office. For more information visit BCServicesCard.ca or call 250.674.2733. Expression of Interest for Canoe Regatta Coordinator The annual Canoe Regatta is looking for new and fresh ideas to bring to the residents and visitors of Clearwater .If you are experienced in Event Coordination and you are highly motivated and looking for a challenge this may be the perfect opportunity for you. Experience in Recreation, Tourism and working with people is a definite asset. The District of Clearwater will be accepting submissions of Expression of Interest for this contract position until NOON on March 15th, 2013. Why not give it a try! Council seeking community input during Budget Process The District of Clearwater encourages residents to give their input during the current budget process. Public input can be provided in writing by mail, email at [email protected] or dropped off at the office or at any public meeting of Council. Any submissions received will be forwarded to Council and considered at the next budget meeting. Snow Angel Nomination Garry Fochler has been nominated for being the Snow Angel in his neighbourhood. Thanks Gary for all the work you have done. Upcoming Events Daylight Savings is on Sunday March 10th, 2013 – SPRING AHEAD ONE HOUR! Free Family Skating Fridays and Sundays – 4:30-6:00pm March 7 - Non Timber Forest Resources – 7:00-9:00pm Community Resource Centre Upcoming Meetings of Council March 26th, 2013 – Committees of the Whole - Parks and Recreation/Infrastructure – 5:00pm March 26th, 2013 – Regular Council meeting – 7:00pm April 2nd, 2013 – Committees of the Whole – Finance and Audit/Economic Development – 5:00pm April 2nd, 2013 – Regular Council meeting – 7:00pm

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

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

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

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Editor, The Times: Can someone tell

me why, in 2013, when so-called free market capitalism has proven a big bust, are we being subjected to the ramblings of those far-right fruit-cakes from the Fraser Institute?

This is as if, a week after the fall of the Berlin Wall, a great cascade of Marxist propaganda was show-ered upon us.

Short term pain for long term gain? Hah! With this giant Moloch of failed capitalism swallow-ing everything, good

wages and working conditions, the envi-ronment, proper bank-ing regulations, you name it, there’s long term pain way into the future!

Of course, if that gang of Fraser, Frontier, Macdonald-Laurier ‘think tanks’ won’t suffer. With their whorish behav-iour, as Matt Taibbi of Rolling Stone would describe it, corporate Canada will keep pouring the funds into their coffers.

Not just Korporate Kanada! Just recently the Koch brothers gave one half a million

dollars to the Fraser Institute to produce a study denying global warming. This, with that school at Bountiful, where my 100 children from my 40 underaged wives attend, being the finest in B.C., perhaps all of Canada.

One has to ask here how can anyone give the Fraser Institute any credibility what-soever?

Speaking about Karl Marx, recently he has enjoyed a cer-tain renaissance. Turns out, although short on financial solu-tions, Marx was spot on about capitalism, including its strengths and weaknesses.

And we would learn a lot more if our corporate media didn’t see its duty to cover for Stephen Harper and the clapped-out capitalism he repre-sents.

Read Karl Marx’s Das Capital. You’ll learn something.

Dennis PeacockClearwater B.C.

Swiss voters limit fat cat pay and bonuseseditorial by keith mcNeill

Opinion“If there is no dull and determined effort, there will be no brilliant

achievement.” - Hsun-Tzu, philosopher

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

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Could it be that “the revolution” has begun in staid and boring Switzerland?

Members of the Occupy movement take note – last Sunday voters in that small, European nation voted 68 per cent in favor of a referendum that would severely limit execu-tive salaries and bonuses.

The referendum achieved approval in both urban and rural areas, as well as in all of the Swiss cantons.

Under the regulations approved by the vote, the salaries paid to executives would have to be approved by shareholders yearly.

Golden handshakes and parachutes would be banned – meaning no more signing bonus-es and lucrative retirement gifts.

Executives will no longer be able to collect bonuses when their company is taken over.

The new rules will apply to all Swiss companies listed on Swiss or foreign stock exchanges.

Penalties can include sizeable fines plus up to three years in jail.

The referendum was the brainchild of Thomas Minder, an independent member of Switzerland’s Council of States (Senate).

Minder’s family-owned business used to produce toiletries for Swissair. They were nearly forced out of business about 12 years ago when the airline faced bankruptcy and

failed to pay the money it owed. Minder was outraged when the chief executive of Swissair received a huge payoff after Lufthansa took his airline over.

The more recent incident that seems to have outraged the majority of Swiss voters was when the pharmaceutical giant Novartis offered its chairman a $70 million bonus upon his retirement.

Minder was able to collect 100,000 signa-tures on a petition, which led to a compulsory nationwide referendum on the initiative. A consortium of Swiss companies and the gov-ernment ran a well-financed campaign against the initiative, but without success.

Opponents said that passing the referen-dum would make Switzerland an unfriendly place for investors. Supporters of the initia-tive countered by saying the new regulations would, in fact, help protect investors from unscrupulous executives.

Opponents also said the initiative would result in large companies leaving Switzerland. Minder said that he hopes other coun-tries would be inspired by the referendum results and that his initiative would become “Switzerland’s best export product.”

Maybe Leonard Cohen got it wrong. Maybe the song should be: “First we take Zurich, then we take Berlin.”

Editor, The Times:In 2011 the Wells Gray

Community Forest 2010 Society gave a grant to the Clearwater and District Hospice Society to enable it to serve this community more effectively.

It took us 15 months to

spend the money, but the end result is that we now have a website designed by Paul Bartschi, together with other equipment necessary to main-tain the integrity of our society.

So, we thank the board of the Wells Gray Community Forest 2010 Society for giving

us the opportunity to complete our enhancement project. We wish all those groups who will be applying for grants this year good luck.

Shirley Barnard, presidentClearwater and District Hospice

Society

Right wing think tanks continue corporate agenda

Editor, The Times:In the upcoming B.C. elec-

tion, local food security should be on our candidates’ minds.

I am writing to tell vot-ers about some action the Kamloops Food Policy Council is taking. The KFPC has existed since 1995 and has initi-ated many familiar projects in the city such as Public Produce, the Food Share program at the food bank, GardenGate and the City of Kamloops’ Food Action Plan. With the provin-cial election coming up, we believe it’s time to talk about

why our local food economy is important, and to engage political candidates on issues confronting food security in the Kamloops North and South Thompson ridings.

A food policy council man-date is to work with govern-ments and agencies to create new policies that strengthen the local food system in Kamloops. Many policies that are currently in place work against the farmer and local food. For example, there are too many barriers that prevent B.C. government funded insti-

tutions from purchasing locally produced food.

Kamloops residents are cur-rently overly reliant on distant food sources and the highway network. I believe food secu-rity relies on increased local food production and process-ing, and on farmers who are supported by policies and infrastructure, informed local consumers and a sustainable livelihood. Across our commu-nity, the skills of food growing, processing and cooking are diminishing when, Continued on page A5

Questioning candidates on food security


By David Lindsay, president and CEO, Forest Products Association of Canada

The sound of the train whistle and the rumble of the railway tracks is the sound of money. Money on the move. Millions of dollars of product travels across this country by rail every day. The railway is important but the real value is in the products they are delivering.

In many small mining and for-estry communities in Canada, the train is the only way to get natural resource products to market. As we increasingly sell our products to the international marketplace, we can and will create good jobs for Canadians in the forestry, min-ing and agricultural sector.

With new international cus-tomers demanding more products from Canada, the reliability of our railway system becomes even more critical. The forest industry is very dependent on rail. Delays in service, poor quality rail cars or missed shipments add cost. Inferior services and extra costs make our resource industries, and the small rural communities that depend on them, less globally competitive.

Many of the communities where our employees work are totally dependent on the railway to get their product to market. If the lumber or newsprint or pulp is late getting off the loading dock at the mill it will probably be late making it to port and might not get loaded onto the ship leaving for China or India.

The government recently introduced the Fair Rail Freight Services Act in Parliament. We believe this legislation, if passed, will help ensure jobs, growth and prosperity.

This legislation will help ensure a fair and balanced relationship between shippers and the railways by giving our forestry companies and other rail customers the right to service agreements and dispute settlement mechanisms along with significant penalties for non-compliance.

Why is this important? Well, right now many of our forest mills and many of the mines and other large commodity producers in Canada depend on one major rail supplier to move their product. This means all the power for the amount of service available and when and how it is provided is in the hands of the railway company. That is called a monopoly.

Think of a see saw in the chil-dren’s playground. The rail monop-oly’s rights and privileges as the sole supplier of bulk transportation heavy weights one side of the see saw. This imbalance in the business relationship leaves the customers on the other side of the see saw up in the air.

Sometimes not enough cars arrive to move the product, sometimes the train is late or the rail cars are damaged or broken. Any of these problems can cause the railway customer or shipper extra costs or prob-lems in serving their markets and their customers. This can mean lost business and lost jobs.

That is why we argue that the Fair Rail Freight Services Act will help the economies of our rural and remote com-munities. Shippers, such as forest product companies, have waited a long time for the gov-ernment to take such action to help level the playing field between the railway companies and the shippers. That is why the legislation introduced just before Christmas needs to be passed as quickly as possible.

Fast-tracking the bill in the New Year will be a good

way to help forestry companies and other shippers move towards a bal-ance between themselves and the railway monopolies. This legislation by itself does not provide quality rail service. However, the power to hold the railway companies to a basic level of service will balance the business relationship and allow

for fair business negotiation.Rural communities should

encourage their Members of Parliament to pass this bill as soon as possible to help the forest products industry and other ship-pers retain and create jobs for the benefits of workers and the entire Canadian economy.

?Do you think the BC Liberals

will win the provincial

election in May?

Alf Timms: No, because they've done far too many things wrong. Per-sonally, I'd vote for none of the above.

Millie Rempel:No, not unless they change their leader. I'm not woman bash-ing, I'm just bashing incompetence. She didn't come up to my expectations.

Jay Osborne (with Max):I hope not. I'm not for the Liberals or the Conservatives. It's time for something new.

Kassidy Steinke:Probably, but I hope not. Why? Christy Clark. We women are known not to like her.

Gerry Martinello: I sure hope not. Politics and religion are two things I try to stay away from but ... we need a govern-ment that listens to the people.

Questionof the Week

Continued from page A4 given the uncertainty of our times, they should be enhanced.

The Food Policy Council will be sending a question-naire to all candidates in both Kamloops ridings, requesting

information about each party’s platform as it relates to food. We will publish the results before the election on our web-site, www.kamloopsfoodpolicy-council.com. During the elec-tion campaign, we aim to raise

awareness of the steps needed to create a vibrant, resilient, and local food economy.

Carole Hebden, BSc, MEd. Communications Committee

Kamloops Food Policy Council

Fair Rail Services Act helps ensure jobs, growth and prosperity

Food Policy Council raised local food issues


Editor, The Times: Can someone tell

me why, in 2013, when so-called free market capitalism has proven a big bust, are we being subjected to the ramblings of those far-right fruit-cakes from the Fraser Institute?

This is as if, a week after the fall of the Berlin Wall, a great cascade of Marxist propaganda was show-ered upon us.

Short term pain for long term gain? Hah! With this giant Moloch of failed capitalism swallow-ing everything, good

wages and working conditions, the envi-ronment, proper bank-ing regulations, you name it, there’s long term pain way into the future!

Of course, if that gang of Fraser, Frontier, Macdonald-Laurier ‘think tanks’ won’t suffer. With their whorish behav-iour, as Matt Taibbi of Rolling Stone would describe it, corporate Canada will keep pouring the funds into their coffers.

Not just Korporate Kanada! Just recently the Koch brothers gave one half a million

dollars to the Fraser Institute to produce a study denying global warming. This, with that school at Bountiful, where my 100 children from my 40 underaged wives attend, being the finest in B.C., perhaps all of Canada.

One has to ask here how can anyone give the Fraser Institute any credibility what-soever?

Speaking about Karl Marx, recently he has enjoyed a cer-tain renaissance. Turns out, although short on financial solu-tions, Marx was spot on about capitalism, including its strengths and weaknesses.

And we would learn a lot more if our corporate media didn’t see its duty to cover for Stephen Harper and the clapped-out capitalism he repre-sents.

Read Karl Marx’s Das Capital. You’ll learn something.

Dennis PeacockClearwater B.C.

Swiss voters limit fat cat pay and bonuseseditorial by keith mcNeill

Opinion“If there is no dull and determined effort, there will be no brilliant

achievement.” - Hsun-Tzu, philosopher

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

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

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Could it be that “the revolution” has begun in staid and boring Switzerland?

Members of the Occupy movement take note – last Sunday voters in that small, European nation voted 68 per cent in favor of a referendum that would severely limit execu-tive salaries and bonuses.

The referendum achieved approval in both urban and rural areas, as well as in all of the Swiss cantons.

Under the regulations approved by the vote, the salaries paid to executives would have to be approved by shareholders yearly.

Golden handshakes and parachutes would be banned – meaning no more signing bonus-es and lucrative retirement gifts.

Executives will no longer be able to collect bonuses when their company is taken over.

The new rules will apply to all Swiss companies listed on Swiss or foreign stock exchanges.

Penalties can include sizeable fines plus up to three years in jail.

The referendum was the brainchild of Thomas Minder, an independent member of Switzerland’s Council of States (Senate).

Minder’s family-owned business used to produce toiletries for Swissair. They were nearly forced out of business about 12 years ago when the airline faced bankruptcy and

failed to pay the money it owed. Minder was outraged when the chief executive of Swissair received a huge payoff after Lufthansa took his airline over.

The more recent incident that seems to have outraged the majority of Swiss voters was when the pharmaceutical giant Novartis offered its chairman a $70 million bonus upon his retirement.

Minder was able to collect 100,000 signa-tures on a petition, which led to a compulsory nationwide referendum on the initiative. A consortium of Swiss companies and the gov-ernment ran a well-financed campaign against the initiative, but without success.

Opponents said that passing the referen-dum would make Switzerland an unfriendly place for investors. Supporters of the initia-tive countered by saying the new regulations would, in fact, help protect investors from unscrupulous executives.

Opponents also said the initiative would result in large companies leaving Switzerland. Minder said that he hopes other coun-tries would be inspired by the referendum results and that his initiative would become “Switzerland’s best export product.”

Maybe Leonard Cohen got it wrong. Maybe the song should be: “First we take Zurich, then we take Berlin.”

Editor, The Times:In 2011 the Wells Gray

Community Forest 2010 Society gave a grant to the Clearwater and District Hospice Society to enable it to serve this community more effectively.

It took us 15 months to

spend the money, but the end result is that we now have a website designed by Paul Bartschi, together with other equipment necessary to main-tain the integrity of our society.

So, we thank the board of the Wells Gray Community Forest 2010 Society for giving

us the opportunity to complete our enhancement project. We wish all those groups who will be applying for grants this year good luck.

Shirley Barnard, presidentClearwater and District Hospice

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Editor, The Times:In the upcoming B.C. elec-

tion, local food security should be on our candidates’ minds.

I am writing to tell vot-ers about some action the Kamloops Food Policy Council is taking. The KFPC has existed since 1995 and has initi-ated many familiar projects in the city such as Public Produce, the Food Share program at the food bank, GardenGate and the City of Kamloops’ Food Action Plan. With the provin-cial election coming up, we believe it’s time to talk about

why our local food economy is important, and to engage political candidates on issues confronting food security in the Kamloops North and South Thompson ridings.

A food policy council man-date is to work with govern-ments and agencies to create new policies that strengthen the local food system in Kamloops. Many policies that are currently in place work against the farmer and local food. For example, there are too many barriers that prevent B.C. government funded insti-

tutions from purchasing locally produced food.

Kamloops residents are cur-rently overly reliant on distant food sources and the highway network. I believe food secu-rity relies on increased local food production and process-ing, and on farmers who are supported by policies and infrastructure, informed local consumers and a sustainable livelihood. Across our commu-nity, the skills of food growing, processing and cooking are diminishing when, Continued on page A5

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45 YEARS AGO:Negotiators for

members of the strik-ing International

Woodworkers of America rejected an offered increase of 62 cents an hour. A bill proposed by the provin-

cial government to end the strike was compared to actions of Fascist Italy and Nazi Germany by the IWA regional representative.

40 YEARS AGO:Local resident Bill

Downey took the first place trophy in the 340 Junior class at the B.C. Championship Snowmobile races in Revelstoke. Ken Plugoway won the Most Sportsmanlike Driver trophy, and Glen Small won the 340 B Modified and

came third in the 300 A Modified finals.

35 YEARS AGO: The Sportsplex

board was upset about large financial losses. The building was not eligible for government financing other than a special grant received for repairs to the roof.

Mrs. Margaret Harby, a pioneer of Clearwater, passed away in Kelowna at the age of 98. Born in Govan, Scotland, she had come to Clearwater with her family in 1920. The next year they established a mixed strawberry, raspberry and small fruits farm next to Dutch Lake.

A driver received head and facial injuries plus a broken shoulder, and a woman passenger got a broken pelvis and other injuries when their vehicle left Lost Creek Road near Vavenby and landed on the CNR tracks. Another local man received minor injuries when he drove off the road at the same spot the following day.

30 YEARS AGO: The fourth annual

Blue River Winter Carnival was held for the first time at Blue River School and behind the Sandman Inn. Previously it had been held at the ski hill.

Inmates at Bear Creek Camp were working along with the Clearwater North Thompson Lions to provide firewood to old age pensioners, the handicapped and others who are unable to leave their home.

A lock in the back door of the Clearwater Post Office was jammed sometime overnight March 1.

25 YEARS AGO: Clearwater’s new

library was located next to the Sportsplex.

Blue River’s Jud Merwin and Braco Malkoc of Avola won prizes in a province-wide essay contest sponsored by the Ministry of Forests and Lands.

At a town hall meet-ing in Little Fort, MLA Bud Smith was asked to pursue obtaining light-

ing for the school yard and the Highway 5 and Highway 24 intersec-tion.

Vavenby Volunteer Fire Department’s annual fishing derby was held at Skyline and Graffunder Lakes. Ron Cederholm captured first prize with his one pound 13 1/4 ounce fish.

20 YEARS AGO:Police located the

truck of murder victim Leslie Wayne Dahl in Vancouver. The body of the Kamloops resident had been found by a hiker on Valentine’s Day on Eakin Creek Road near Little Fort.

Blue River was to get a new water system before the end of the year. Voters approved the installation of a deep well, reservoir, tank, pump, and waterlines at a cost of $465,000.

Carol Schaffer was elected TNRD Area A director with over half of the votes cast.

15 YEARS AGO: Miraculously, no

one was seriously hurt when five trucks were wrecked in a pile-up four kilometers south of Blue River. The force of the impacts stripped the body off the chassis of a Loomis truck. Police blamed black ice for the incident.

10 YEARS AGO: Bear Creek

Correctional Center said good-bye to its last inmate. Staff would remain at the camp for a few weeks packing up items to send to Kamloops, said senior corrections offi-cer Jim Morgan.

School District 73 might have to close up to 10 schools to meet a new funding formula, warned school trustee Bert Walker. The

school board needed a rational approach to decreasing its opera-tions over the next few years, he said.

5 YEARS AGO:During a coun-

cil meeting Mayor Harwood announced he had received correspon-dence from Dr. Soles and Dr. Mackenzie advising they would close their practice at the medical clinic as well as their services at the hospital if the district was unable to recruit three more doctors. The doctors planned to take action on June 30.

Raft River Elementary Concert Band won gold and Clearwater Secondary Concert Band won sil-ver star at the Kiwanis Festival in Vancouver. Over 150 bands took part in the four day festival.

1 YEAR AGO: A poll conducted

by Kennedy Stewart, New Democrat M.P. for Burnaby-Douglas, found 55 per cent of Kamloops area residents supported Kinder Morgan's plans to twin its Transmountain pipe-line, while 45 per cent were opposed. “His survey is hardly scien-tific,” said Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo M.P. Cathy McLeod, a Conservative.

The local Healthy Forests-Healthy Communities commit-tee recommended that District of Clearwater establish a forestry working group. The committee also endorsed re-establish-ing a Forest District office in Clearwater, said spokesperson Bas Delaney.

A total of 82 skiers from Raft River, Blue River, Vavenby and Barriere took part a cross-country ski race day in Blue River.

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VICTORIA – The B.C. government is moving ahead with a new pension option for the two-thirds of B.C. workers who don't have access to a group pension plan through their employer.

Finance Minister Mike de Jong intro-duced legislation last week to create Pooled Registered Pension Plans (PRPP), making B.C. the first province to sign on to a new federal program. The system would allow businesses or self-employed people to set up defined contri-bution pension plans administered by finan-cial institutions.

De Jong announced the pro-gram along with Ted Menzies, federal minister of state for finance, who hopes to have harmonized systems across the country so people can continue to build retirement income if they move.

Menzies said the PRPP system offers greater simplicity for small businesses that don't have employee pension plans. The new approach is designed to close a gap in tax-deductible Registered Retirement Savings Plan room

that Canadian work-ers are choosing not to use despite the tax advantages.

Once an employer signs up, employees would be automati-cally enrolled. They have 60 days to opt out, after which time pension contributions would be deducted. Employers don't need any financial exper-tise, and employees would have to "over-come the inertia of being involved in the plan" to get out of it, Menzies said.

De Jong said B.C. decided to make employer contribu-tions optional, after consulting with busi-ness organizations.

Mike Klassen, B.C. director of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, said small business accounts for almost half of the private sector employ-ment in B.C., the largest share of any province.

"Working for-ever is not an option," Klassen said.

Menzies said expanding the Canada Pension Plan would require two-thirds support from all prov-inces, and that support was not offered at a recent meeting of pro-vincial finance min-isters. But there was unanimous support for the PRPP option.

Wilf Scheuer, president of Courtney-based Pro Star Mechanical Technologies Ltd., said he plans to use the new pension option and match employee contribu-tions in order to retain skilled workers.

Pro Star retrofits buildings with geo-thermal heat pumps, tankless hot water systems and other specialized equip-ment. Scheuer said he recently lost an engi-neer, hired away by a large Los Angeles-based company, a sign that his and other small firms are in a global competition for top talent.

6 - 7Weekend road check

On Saturday, Feb. 23 and Sunday, Feb. 24, Clearwater RCMP and Central Interior Traffic Services initiated a traffic road check at Murtle Crescent and Park Drive.

The location was made in a strategic effort to locate impaired drivers, open liquor, seat-belts and other traffic offences. The road check was created response to the large hockey tour-nament and curling bonspiel that occurred during the weekend.

One out of town driver’s vehicle was impounded due to his providing a breath sample above the legal limit and he lost his driver’s license for three days. Another driver was stopped with a zip lock bag of marijuana and was arrested for possession of a controlled substance.

Vavenby Community Hall updateAfter a subsequent investigation, Clearwater

RCMP have located a suspect for a recent break and enter of Vavenby Community Hall.

Several items were stolen, including fire extinguishers and a case of soda. Damage was also done to several areas of the building. Due to evidence being left at the scene, Clearwater RCMP were able to identify the suspect and bring him in for questioning.

One male confessed to the offence and has

been charged with break and enter. The male now awaits court in March.

Clearwater suspect arrested in BarriereOn Feb. 27, at 1:13 a.m., Clearwater

RCMP were called to a domestic assault in Little Fort.

Police arrived on scene and spoke with a male and female who had been in an argu-ment. One female was escorted back to Clearwater Detachment to give a recorded statement about an assault.

Clearwater RCMP went back to arrest the male for the assault as well as several other offences, but the male could not be located.

Clearwater RCMP later discovered that the male was in a course taking place in Barriere and called on Barriere RCMP to make the arrest. The male has now been charged and is to attend court in March.

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Helping kids with disabilitiesClearwater Sno-Drifters representative Ralph Sunderman (l) congratulates Leonce Desbiens collecting the highest pledges during Snowarama on Sunday, Feb. 24. The Sno-Drifters raised $1,942 for the BC Lions Society during the event, which will go to Camp Winfield to help children with disabilities. Photo submitted

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45 YEARS AGO:Negotiators for

members of the strik-ing International

Woodworkers of America rejected an offered increase of 62 cents an hour. A bill proposed by the provin-

cial government to end the strike was compared to actions of Fascist Italy and Nazi Germany by the IWA regional representative.

40 YEARS AGO:Local resident Bill

Downey took the first place trophy in the 340 Junior class at the B.C. Championship Snowmobile races in Revelstoke. Ken Plugoway won the Most Sportsmanlike Driver trophy, and Glen Small won the 340 B Modified and

came third in the 300 A Modified finals.

35 YEARS AGO: The Sportsplex

board was upset about large financial losses. The building was not eligible for government financing other than a special grant received for repairs to the roof.

Mrs. Margaret Harby, a pioneer of Clearwater, passed away in Kelowna at the age of 98. Born in Govan, Scotland, she had come to Clearwater with her family in 1920. The next year they established a mixed strawberry, raspberry and small fruits farm next to Dutch Lake.

A driver received head and facial injuries plus a broken shoulder, and a woman passenger got a broken pelvis and other injuries when their vehicle left Lost Creek Road near Vavenby and landed on the CNR tracks. Another local man received minor injuries when he drove off the road at the same spot the following day.

30 YEARS AGO: The fourth annual

Blue River Winter Carnival was held for the first time at Blue River School and behind the Sandman Inn. Previously it had been held at the ski hill.

Inmates at Bear Creek Camp were working along with the Clearwater North Thompson Lions to provide firewood to old age pensioners, the handicapped and others who are unable to leave their home.

A lock in the back door of the Clearwater Post Office was jammed sometime overnight March 1.

25 YEARS AGO: Clearwater’s new

library was located next to the Sportsplex.

Blue River’s Jud Merwin and Braco Malkoc of Avola won prizes in a province-wide essay contest sponsored by the Ministry of Forests and Lands.

At a town hall meet-ing in Little Fort, MLA Bud Smith was asked to pursue obtaining light-

ing for the school yard and the Highway 5 and Highway 24 intersec-tion.

Vavenby Volunteer Fire Department’s annual fishing derby was held at Skyline and Graffunder Lakes. Ron Cederholm captured first prize with his one pound 13 1/4 ounce fish.

20 YEARS AGO:Police located the

truck of murder victim Leslie Wayne Dahl in Vancouver. The body of the Kamloops resident had been found by a hiker on Valentine’s Day on Eakin Creek Road near Little Fort.

Blue River was to get a new water system before the end of the year. Voters approved the installation of a deep well, reservoir, tank, pump, and waterlines at a cost of $465,000.

Carol Schaffer was elected TNRD Area A director with over half of the votes cast.

15 YEARS AGO: Miraculously, no

one was seriously hurt when five trucks were wrecked in a pile-up four kilometers south of Blue River. The force of the impacts stripped the body off the chassis of a Loomis truck. Police blamed black ice for the incident.

10 YEARS AGO: Bear Creek

Correctional Center said good-bye to its last inmate. Staff would remain at the camp for a few weeks packing up items to send to Kamloops, said senior corrections offi-cer Jim Morgan.

School District 73 might have to close up to 10 schools to meet a new funding formula, warned school trustee Bert Walker. The

school board needed a rational approach to decreasing its opera-tions over the next few years, he said.

5 YEARS AGO:During a coun-

cil meeting Mayor Harwood announced he had received correspon-dence from Dr. Soles and Dr. Mackenzie advising they would close their practice at the medical clinic as well as their services at the hospital if the district was unable to recruit three more doctors. The doctors planned to take action on June 30.

Raft River Elementary Concert Band won gold and Clearwater Secondary Concert Band won sil-ver star at the Kiwanis Festival in Vancouver. Over 150 bands took part in the four day festival.

1 YEAR AGO: A poll conducted

by Kennedy Stewart, New Democrat M.P. for Burnaby-Douglas, found 55 per cent of Kamloops area residents supported Kinder Morgan's plans to twin its Transmountain pipe-line, while 45 per cent were opposed. “His survey is hardly scien-tific,” said Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo M.P. Cathy McLeod, a Conservative.

The local Healthy Forests-Healthy Communities commit-tee recommended that District of Clearwater establish a forestry working group. The committee also endorsed re-establish-ing a Forest District office in Clearwater, said spokesperson Bas Delaney.

A total of 82 skiers from Raft River, Blue River, Vavenby and Barriere took part a cross-country ski race day in Blue River.

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8 - 9Learning about Chinese New Year at Vavenby Primary SchoolRobyn Rexin

From Feb. 10 – 25 the Vavenby Primary students were celebrat-ing Chinese New Year and learning about the culture of China.

They all taught me to say “Gung Hay Fat Choy”, which means Happy New Year in Chinese. The children made noise makers from paper plates. They also made lan-terns and had a lan-tern parade.

They were given Chinese food to eat, which included dump-

lings, noodles, and “fire crackers”. These look like fortune cook-ies with peanut butter in the middle.

Different years in China have the sign of an animal or creature – 2013 is the Year of the Snake. This means that people born in this year are in control and energetic.

Vavenby students go to Clearwater Ski Hill

On Friday, Feb. 22 the students went to Clearwater to go skiing. They left the school at 8:30. Some

classes from Raft River School were also present. One of the adults present said that the members of the ski hill staff were awesome, as they had all the boots and skis laid out with the stu-dents’ names on them.

Before the children went skiing on their own it was mandatory that they all had a les-son from one of the instructors. A couple of the boys did go down the big hill later. All of the students enjoyed their day ski-ing.

Learning the skid-steer basicsParticipants in a recent three-day class in how to operate skid-steer loaders being offered by Thompson Rivers University take a break before lunch. Pictured are (back, l-r) instructor Cal Traub, Damion Jones, Julie Lacourse, (front, l-r) Lorna Cosmano, RJ Danchuk, and Kevin Paul-Gravel. The three machines used during the course were provided by Traub’s Cal’s Corner Rentals, Kelly Graffunder of Fleetwest Enterprises, and Doug Borrow of Borrow Enterprises. The course made use of Borrow Enterprises’ gravel pit next to Highway 5 in Blackpool. Photo by Keith McNeill

Vavenby students (l-r) Gavin Prince, Hunter Crystall and Dayton Flegel proudly show off their Chinese New Year display table.

A poster above the students' display table reads, "Gung Hay Fat Choy, Happy New Year."Photos by Robyn Rexin

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8 - 9Learning about Chinese New Year at Vavenby Primary SchoolRobyn Rexin

From Feb. 10 – 25 the Vavenby Primary students were celebrat-ing Chinese New Year and learning about the culture of China.

They all taught me to say “Gung Hay Fat Choy”, which means Happy New Year in Chinese. The children made noise makers from paper plates. They also made lan-terns and had a lan-tern parade.

They were given Chinese food to eat, which included dump-

lings, noodles, and “fire crackers”. These look like fortune cook-ies with peanut butter in the middle.

Different years in China have the sign of an animal or creature – 2013 is the Year of the Snake. This means that people born in this year are in control and energetic.

Vavenby students go to Clearwater Ski Hill

On Friday, Feb. 22 the students went to Clearwater to go skiing. They left the school at 8:30. Some

classes from Raft River School were also present. One of the adults present said that the members of the ski hill staff were awesome, as they had all the boots and skis laid out with the stu-dents’ names on them.

Before the children went skiing on their own it was mandatory that they all had a les-son from one of the instructors. A couple of the boys did go down the big hill later. All of the students enjoyed their day ski-ing.

Learning the skid-steer basicsParticipants in a recent three-day class in how to operate skid-steer loaders being offered by Thompson Rivers University take a break before lunch. Pictured are (back, l-r) instructor Cal Traub, Damion Jones, Julie Lacourse, (front, l-r) Lorna Cosmano, RJ Danchuk, and Kevin Paul-Gravel. The three machines used during the course were provided by Traub’s Cal’s Corner Rentals, Kelly Graffunder of Fleetwest Enterprises, and Doug Borrow of Borrow Enterprises. The course made use of Borrow Enterprises’ gravel pit next to Highway 5 in Blackpool. Photo by Keith McNeill

Vavenby students (l-r) Gavin Prince, Hunter Crystall and Dayton Flegel proudly show off their Chinese New Year display table.

A poster above the students' display table reads, "Gung Hay Fat Choy, Happy New Year."Photos by Robyn Rexin

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By Elli KohnertNorth Thompson Star/Journal

The small settle-ment of Vavenby is home to Ecki Manthei, a gifted artist who‘s artwork grows out of his connection to nature, and his drive to follow every new idea with a passion that moves him to create what is in his imagina-tion, without delay.

Ecki’s home stands out from all others in the Vavenby trailer park where it cannot be missed. Two large life-like eagles formed from wood, seem to be guarding his prop-erty. Varieties of crea-tures also made from wood, line the path to the house; and the ambiance of this place leaves no doubt that an artist lives here.

Ecki, and his life partner, Marilyn, arrived in the North Thompson Valley about five years ago. When they saw the trailer court in Vavenby, they “liked it right away and bought it”; a comfort-able, quiet place that allows his creativity to flourish.

Ecki says he emi-grated with his parents from Austria when he was a very young boy in 1945. He has lived and worked in various northern locations in

Canada, and eventu-ally came to live in Cloverdale, B.C. It is there that he began his artistic career.

Seashells were his medium then, tells Ecki as he explains how they lend them-selves to be made into clocks for instance, or be used as a canvas for his paintings.

When the couple eventually settled in the community of Vavenby, it is here that Ecki took on art as his life work.

Ecki has trans-formed one room of their home into an art gallery, where he now displays the numer-ous ‘Art By Ecki’ cre-ations.

The variety of his work is remarkable; it ranges from usable art, like wooden spoons and clocks, to wildlife and nature paintings. Ecki uses antlers for many of his carvings that depict wildlife, especially wolves, in their habitat.

“When I am walking in the forest, or along a stream, I often see something that gives me an idea for a proj-ect,” says the artist, “I may pick up a rock that would be just right to paint something on, or maybe I am lucky to find a moose or deer antler, and I know right away what I want to

carve on it!” He notes that near-

ly all the materials he uses in his creations are natural; giving the artwork its special character.

Sometimes a per-son may come into the gallery to view Ecki’s work, and they may purchase a special item of art for their own home. Most of the time though, Ecki and Marilyn market the art work by taking part in craft fairs.

“At some I do well, with others I do not,” commented the art-

ist on selling his work through craft fairs.

The couple say they have a few tentative ideas in mind for mar-keting; such as going on the road to sell their creations. But right now, they have no immediate plans that they want to follow.

“We like it here in Vavenby,” says Ecki, “We feel comfortable around here, and we do enjoy to be with the friends we have made in the area. For now, ‘Ecki’s Art’ will have its home in the North Thompson Valley .”

Nature plays a large part in Art by Ecki

(Above) Ecki Manthei of Vavenby shows one of the many ant-lers he has carved that are displayed in his home gallery.

(Top left) Ecki’s life partner, Marilyn, looks on on as he passionately describes his art creations to the Star/Journal reporter.

(Bottom left) Some of the beautiful creations that Ecki offers for sale to the public from his Vavenby gallery or at craft fairs.

STAR/JOURNAL photos: Elli Kohnert

Celebration of Art in Barriere June 23, 24By Jill HaywardNorth Thompson Star/Journal

Everything is in place for the June 23, and 24, Barriere Celebration of The Arts. The venue will be similar to last year’s event and will once again be hosted on property beside Highway 5 in Barriere, now the home of Sam’s Pizza and Rib House.

The two day Celebration of Art event is an extravaganza of art and culture, featuring the amazing talent of the North Thompson Valley and British Columbia.

Put on by the North Thomspon Arts Council, and the Yellowhead Artists Cooperative, the venue

continues to be admission free to the public, and encourages youth to attend and participate in the 12 years and under Art Activity Area.

Those involved say they expect a strong turnout of ven-dors this year and that they are looking forward to presenting such a broad range of top qual-ity art for exhibition and/or for sale.

Organizers say booth space is being filled fast by artists and artisans, and they encourage those who have not yet registered to do so now and avoid being disappointed. Service groups and organizations are also wel-come to participate to promote their programs in a booth at the site. Vendors are reminded they

must supply their own canopy or tent, and that power is not available.

If you would like more infor-mation or would like to book a space, or volunteer, please call Jessie at 250-672-9772.

“We figure that all the rain will be done with by then,” said one positive thinker, “It will be a great weekend, and the vendor tents will be to provide shade from the sun, not keep the rain off. We are expecting lots of art-ists, and a steady stream of visi-tors to our presentation. Come on down and see the extremely good works being produced from people within our art com-munity. You’ll be impressed – I guarantee it!”

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From the � rst days of ranching in the North-West, as the Canadian prairies were known in the late 1800s, ranchers and cowboys alike recognized and ac-knowledged the superiority of the horses bred west of the Rockies.

Fred Ings, who had worked as a cow-boy on the 1883 round-up and later owned the Midway Ranch, wrote in his memoirs, “We needed good horses and big ones; we never rode small horses like the American cowboy.

“Our cattle were larger and we needed the size and weight.” This need for larger horses to handle the large purebred cattle that were being brought into the North-West was recorded in the 1913 book, The Range Men.

“The range stock of the South-West, of Texas, New Mexico, and Old Mexico, is quick, light, and as speedy as most horses, while the range animals of Al-berta and Montana are grade shorthorns and herefords, huge, clumsy, well-fed brutes, whose best gait is a lumbering gallop, and whose agility compared with that of the Mexican steer is as a tortoise to a hare.

Canadian stock was half as big again as the South-Western range beasts, twice as slow, and not a quarter as agile.

A Canadian rope-horse was picked for strength and weight to oppose the weight and strength of the heavy steers; the Arizona and Texas and other Ameri-can steeds were picked for speed, sure-footedness, and dodging ability.”

The B.C. horses brought in from across the Rockies � t the bill for strength and weight and were universally accept-ed as the best horses on the southern prairies.

Not surprisingly, along with the hors-es came horse-breaking techniques. The use of the hackamore, derived from the Spanish jaquima, was widespread in B.C. and spread to the North-West.

The method of breaking horses with a hackamore can be traced back to the vaqueros of California.

The use of a hackamore was consid-ered by most California buckaroos (as the term vaquero was pronounced by the English speaking cattlemen) to produce a soft-mouthed horse, responsive to the reins.

Once a horse was trained with a hack-amore, it was usually replaced with a bit. This technique was unheard of on the Great Plains, where a bit was the stan-dard piece of equipment in horse break-ing.

So it would seem that the California methods of horse breaking travelled to the North-West via Oregon, Washington State and B.C.

In the area of horses and horse equip-ment, the in� uence on the cattle culture of Alberta from B.C. and the Paci� c Northwest was pronounced.

The large, tough horses of these re-gions were just what were needed for the improved breeds of cattle that were larg-er and slower than the Texas longhorns that had come as far as Montana, with few of them making it into the North-West.

Along with the horses came certain aspects of the buckaroo horse culture.

Certainly the methods of breaking horses seem to have been readily accept-ed in the North-West and the use of the hackamore was very popular.

Other aspects of the horse culture, namely single-cinched saddles and braid-ed rawhide ropes, were less prominent.

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Thompson-Nicola Regional District has approved the expenditure of up to $110,000 from the Federal Gas Tax Community Works Fund to go towards the purchase of a new fire truck for the Little Fort Volunteer Fire Department.

The funding will help the organiza-tion, which is oper-ated by the Little Fort Volunteer Fire Department Association, replace its 1977 Chevrolet C65 Tender fire truck with a more fuel-efficient model.

“The money is going to great use as it will reduce fuel costs for the Little Fort Volunteer Fire Department, and using less gas will go a long way to helping the environment, too,” said Bill Kershaw,

Electoral Area “O” (Lower North Thompson) director.

The fire truck upgrade falls under the

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Novices place third in Logan LakeClearwater Novice hockey players proudly show off their third place medals after taking part in a tournament in Logan Lake during the Feb. 15-17 weekend. They played games against Williams Lake, Kamloops, Merritt and Logan Lake. The picture was taken in the scoop of a big mining machine in the arena’s parking lot. Pictured are (l-r) Olin Coates, Kylie Blackmore, Brendan Green, Ali Settle, Garner Ransome (back), Soren Coates (front), Cassidy Tucker, coach Mark Green, Eric Brock, Hayley Downs, John Wiunig, Mackenzie Ransome, Austyn Streek, Sage Barstow and Owen Sim. Photo submitted

Teen girl drives arena ice-resurfacerJessa Tantrum takes a break after driving the Zamboni around the North Thompson Sportsplex’s ice arena between periods of a recent hockey game. The 18-year-old started on the Zamboni about seven weeks ago. “She’s done remarkably well,” said operations lead hand Bob Behan. “There’s a lot of skill involved in ice-making. Most people don’t realize it. There could be 40 floods during a weekend, and if they’re not done right, you end up with problems. You need to adjust how deep you cut and how much water you use according to who is using the ice.” Tantrum has been working at the Sportsplex for about five years, starting with the Skate Patrol and concession. “It isn’t as easy as it looks,” she said of driving the Zamboni.Photo by Keith McNeill

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We struggle! Oh how we struggle to fig-ure things out! Why? What? How? When? Our minds wrap around the bric a brac of life, and we think that we have sorted out the more important pieces. Then something goes wrong and our answers don’t fit anymore, or we have a desire or crav-ing that changes our perspective. How fickle our minds and morals can be?

This simple saying of Jesus: “I am the res-urrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies” (John 11:25) holds a key to sorting life out. The key word is: “Live”! We like to use the phrase: “He/she lived life to the fullest” which, when translated, usually means the per-son in question spent a lot of time messing around irresponsibly. That’s not always the case. Yes, a person can

have a satisfying life and not live selfishly, and those who do have a focus.

Jesus’ words in John 11:25 are a challenge. He is, or should be, the point on which our lives focus. Getting focused is another thing entirely, especially when a good sized propor-tion of the population around us think we are crazy to even believe in Jesus, let alone trust our lives to Him.

The phrase “spiri-tual transformation” applies here. Not in the new age or psycho-logical sense but in the change from selfish liv-ing to living with a view toward eternal values. The apostle Paul puts it this way: “Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For

you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory.” Colossians 3:1-4.

True and lasting spiritual transforma-

tion begins, and ends, with our hearts set on “Things above”.

And, our hearts, minds and actions focused upon Jesus. Life’s cluttering ques-tions will then be swept aside, and we will truly live joyfully.

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Clearwater christian Church

ByLloyd Strickland

Think on These Things

Struggling toward spiritual transformation

Barriere Star Journal

North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo Association says its calender for 2013 is growing every day. Here is a list with some of the events booked so far for this year:

• April 6 -Young Guns Bullarama, 1 - 4 p.m., and Cabin Fever Dance

• April 20 - BDRC Vet Day & Tack Sale

• April 27, 28 - Celebration of Rural Living Expo & Trade Show, 9 - 5 daily

• April 27, 28 - Celebration of Art, 9 - 5 daily

• May 18, 19 - BDRC Horse Show

• June 7,8,9 - Back Country Horsemen Rendevous

• June 22, 23 - Summer Western Festival and Rodeo, a Farm Kids Scholarship Fund event

• June 22, 23 - BDRC Horse Show

• June 27 to 30 - Canadian Sheep Breeders

Classic Show and Sale• July 20, 21 - BDRC Horse

Show• Aug. 31, Sept. 2 - NT Fall

Fair & Rodeo• Sept. 18 to 23 - Provincial

Winter Fair• December 31, New Year’s

Eve Bullarama

Reverend Brian KrushelPhoto submitted

What’s on at the fairgrounds in BarriereNew Reverend to be recognized March 10Submitted

A new chapter in the pastoral leadership of Clearwater United Church and the Church of St Paul, Barriere will be celebrated on Sunday, March 10.

Reverend Brian Krushel will be formally rec-ognized as the minister of these two congrega-tions that make up the North Thompson Pastoral Charge. The service will include the installation traditions of the Anglicans and Lutherans and the covenanting traditions of the United Church since the Church of St Paul is a shared ministry.

Dignitaries from the three denominations who will participate in the service are Rev. Karen Medland, chair of Kamloops Okanagan Presbytery of the United Church of Canada, Rev. Rick Schulz, dean of the Southern Interior Conference of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada, and Bishop Barbara Andrews, bishop of the Anglican Parish of the Central Interior.

This service will be held at 4 p.m. on Mar. 10 in the Church of St Paul in Barriere. A potluck dinner will follow. Everyone is welcome to attend this installation/covenanting service and be a wit-ness to the excitement that these two congrega-tions are experiencing as they move from decades of leadership with United Church ministers to a time of pastoral leadership from Pastor Brian Krushel, a Lutheran.


Times Staff

Clearwater Midget Rec Warriors won the Thompson-Caribou Super League playoff championship during a game against Logan Lake on Saturday, Mar. 2.

It was a very close

game, according to coach Tim Walker.

“Every player ... put their hearts in to this game and pulled together as a team,” the coach said. “In the dressing room after-wards the kids said, ‘This was the best game we’ve ever played in.’”

Logan Lake scored early in the game.

“You could see the nerves on our team, causing them to grip the stick tight and freeze up,” Walker said. “Lack of full back-checking was the main cause of that goal.”

Then Levi Walker

set up a nice pass to Brycen Chambers, who buried a solid goal to tie the game 1 – 1.

The game remained tied late into the third period. At the midway point of the third, Jared Walker took a penalty and Logan Lake went on its power play. The Warriors defended well and ended up with a good opportunity when play was whistled down in their own end. With five seconds left on the penalty, all they had to do was win the draw and chip the puck up to Walker, who would be coming out of the box.

“Coaches yelled at the players to clue them into this,” said Walker. “Nathan Weninger won the draw and Alasdair Allchin chipped the puck as instructed up the boards to Jared. It was perfect. Jared is one of our best goal scorers and we were seeing what was almost a sure goal unfold. As the penalty expired he opened the gate to dart into the play, yet to our dismay his equip-ment got caught on the door latch and was held immobile (like in

a bad dream) unable to step on the ice as the puck slid by him and the Logan Lake players caught up. It was a lost opportunity!”

With three minutes to play in the third peri-od the Warriors were gaining momentum

and pressing hard. Levi Walker got the puck down low in Logan Lake’s end, cut hard to the net beating their defence. The goalie slid quickly to the left in order to compen-sate. This gave Levi an opportunity to fake left and take the puck to the right, which he did.

The puck came across the crease in front of an open net, but Levi’s feet were tied up and he fell. Yet as he fell was still able to bury the puck in the net and give Clearwater a 2 – 1 lead.

The Warriors held

onto that lead for the remaining minutes. The entire team gave 100 per cent to maintain puck possession. Logan Lake pulled its goalie, but the Warriors kept chewing up the clock and taking empty net shots. The clock expired and Clearwater won.

“I felt our team dominated the play more than they did,” said the Clearwater coach. “However, credit goes to them for a very good defensive performance. The few chances we did get were very brief and their goalie made some phenomenal saves (par-ticularly on our “Sedin twins,” Brycen and Braeden Chambers) to keep the game tied at one for the majority of the game.”

Logan Lake also produced some effective offence. Clearwater’s senior goalie Karter Romeo played a phe-nomenal game and made several key saves.

Before the playoffs began, the Warriors were undefeated in reg-ular league play, except for two losses to Logan Lake, which finished first in the league.

Clearwater’s Midget Rec team next heads to Penticton for the OMAHA (Okanagan Mainline Amateur Hockey Association) district playoffs, in which the top four teams from each dis-trict will compete. The tournament will be held Mar. 9 – 10.

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SportsWarriors win Super League championship

Clearwater Minor Hockey executive member Ole Kjenstad presents the Thompson-Caribou Super League playoff championship banner to Clearwater Midget Rec captain Jared Walker. Photo submitted

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We struggle! Oh how we struggle to fig-ure things out! Why? What? How? When? Our minds wrap around the bric a brac of life, and we think that we have sorted out the more important pieces. Then something goes wrong and our answers don’t fit anymore, or we have a desire or crav-ing that changes our perspective. How fickle our minds and morals can be?

This simple saying of Jesus: “I am the res-urrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies” (John 11:25) holds a key to sorting life out. The key word is: “Live”! We like to use the phrase: “He/she lived life to the fullest” which, when translated, usually means the per-son in question spent a lot of time messing around irresponsibly. That’s not always the case. Yes, a person can

have a satisfying life and not live selfishly, and those who do have a focus.

Jesus’ words in John 11:25 are a challenge. He is, or should be, the point on which our lives focus. Getting focused is another thing entirely, especially when a good sized propor-tion of the population around us think we are crazy to even believe in Jesus, let alone trust our lives to Him.

The phrase “spiri-tual transformation” applies here. Not in the new age or psycho-logical sense but in the change from selfish liv-ing to living with a view toward eternal values. The apostle Paul puts it this way: “Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For

you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory.” Colossians 3:1-4.

True and lasting spiritual transforma-

tion begins, and ends, with our hearts set on “Things above”.

And, our hearts, minds and actions focused upon Jesus. Life’s cluttering ques-tions will then be swept aside, and we will truly live joyfully.

12 - 13

Clearwater christian Church

ByLloyd Strickland

Think on These Things

Struggling toward spiritual transformation

Barriere Star Journal

North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo Association says its calender for 2013 is growing every day. Here is a list with some of the events booked so far for this year:

• April 6 -Young Guns Bullarama, 1 - 4 p.m., and Cabin Fever Dance

• April 20 - BDRC Vet Day & Tack Sale

• April 27, 28 - Celebration of Rural Living Expo & Trade Show, 9 - 5 daily

• April 27, 28 - Celebration of Art, 9 - 5 daily

• May 18, 19 - BDRC Horse Show

• June 7,8,9 - Back Country Horsemen Rendevous

• June 22, 23 - Summer Western Festival and Rodeo, a Farm Kids Scholarship Fund event

• June 22, 23 - BDRC Horse Show

• June 27 to 30 - Canadian Sheep Breeders

Classic Show and Sale• July 20, 21 - BDRC Horse

Show• Aug. 31, Sept. 2 - NT Fall

Fair & Rodeo• Sept. 18 to 23 - Provincial

Winter Fair• December 31, New Year’s

Eve Bullarama

Reverend Brian KrushelPhoto submitted

What’s on at the fairgrounds in BarriereNew Reverend to be recognized March 10Submitted

A new chapter in the pastoral leadership of Clearwater United Church and the Church of St Paul, Barriere will be celebrated on Sunday, March 10.

Reverend Brian Krushel will be formally rec-ognized as the minister of these two congrega-tions that make up the North Thompson Pastoral Charge. The service will include the installation traditions of the Anglicans and Lutherans and the covenanting traditions of the United Church since the Church of St Paul is a shared ministry.

Dignitaries from the three denominations who will participate in the service are Rev. Karen Medland, chair of Kamloops Okanagan Presbytery of the United Church of Canada, Rev. Rick Schulz, dean of the Southern Interior Conference of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada, and Bishop Barbara Andrews, bishop of the Anglican Parish of the Central Interior.

This service will be held at 4 p.m. on Mar. 10 in the Church of St Paul in Barriere. A potluck dinner will follow. Everyone is welcome to attend this installation/covenanting service and be a wit-ness to the excitement that these two congrega-tions are experiencing as they move from decades of leadership with United Church ministers to a time of pastoral leadership from Pastor Brian Krushel, a Lutheran.


Times Staff

Clearwater Midget Rec Warriors won the Thompson-Caribou Super League playoff championship during a game against Logan Lake on Saturday, Mar. 2.

It was a very close

game, according to coach Tim Walker.

“Every player ... put their hearts in to this game and pulled together as a team,” the coach said. “In the dressing room after-wards the kids said, ‘This was the best game we’ve ever played in.’”

Logan Lake scored early in the game.

“You could see the nerves on our team, causing them to grip the stick tight and freeze up,” Walker said. “Lack of full back-checking was the main cause of that goal.”

Then Levi Walker

set up a nice pass to Brycen Chambers, who buried a solid goal to tie the game 1 – 1.

The game remained tied late into the third period. At the midway point of the third, Jared Walker took a penalty and Logan Lake went on its power play. The Warriors defended well and ended up with a good opportunity when play was whistled down in their own end. With five seconds left on the penalty, all they had to do was win the draw and chip the puck up to Walker, who would be coming out of the box.

“Coaches yelled at the players to clue them into this,” said Walker. “Nathan Weninger won the draw and Alasdair Allchin chipped the puck as instructed up the boards to Jared. It was perfect. Jared is one of our best goal scorers and we were seeing what was almost a sure goal unfold. As the penalty expired he opened the gate to dart into the play, yet to our dismay his equip-ment got caught on the door latch and was held immobile (like in

a bad dream) unable to step on the ice as the puck slid by him and the Logan Lake players caught up. It was a lost opportunity!”

With three minutes to play in the third peri-od the Warriors were gaining momentum

and pressing hard. Levi Walker got the puck down low in Logan Lake’s end, cut hard to the net beating their defence. The goalie slid quickly to the left in order to compen-sate. This gave Levi an opportunity to fake left and take the puck to the right, which he did.

The puck came across the crease in front of an open net, but Levi’s feet were tied up and he fell. Yet as he fell was still able to bury the puck in the net and give Clearwater a 2 – 1 lead.

The Warriors held

onto that lead for the remaining minutes. The entire team gave 100 per cent to maintain puck possession. Logan Lake pulled its goalie, but the Warriors kept chewing up the clock and taking empty net shots. The clock expired and Clearwater won.

“I felt our team dominated the play more than they did,” said the Clearwater coach. “However, credit goes to them for a very good defensive performance. The few chances we did get were very brief and their goalie made some phenomenal saves (par-ticularly on our “Sedin twins,” Brycen and Braeden Chambers) to keep the game tied at one for the majority of the game.”

Logan Lake also produced some effective offence. Clearwater’s senior goalie Karter Romeo played a phe-nomenal game and made several key saves.

Before the playoffs began, the Warriors were undefeated in reg-ular league play, except for two losses to Logan Lake, which finished first in the league.

Clearwater’s Midget Rec team next heads to Penticton for the OMAHA (Okanagan Mainline Amateur Hockey Association) district playoffs, in which the top four teams from each dis-trict will compete. The tournament will be held Mar. 9 – 10.

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SportsWarriors win Super League championship

Clearwater Minor Hockey executive member Ole Kjenstad presents the Thompson-Caribou Super League playoff championship banner to Clearwater Midget Rec captain Jared Walker. Photo submitted

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Clearwater Living Streams Christian

FellowshipMeeting at

New Life Assemblyevery Sunday 5:00pm

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

Clearwater Community Churchopen to everyone - all denominations

CLEARWATER NEW LIFE ASSEMBLYDan Daase - Pastor

Sunday Morning Worship 10:30am

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

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

ChurchDirectoryYour places of worship

VAVENBY CHRISTIAN CHURCH

3083 Capostinsky Rd. • Service 11 a.m.

Sunday Morning Celebration

ServicesIan Moilliet Pastor -

250-676-9574Non Denominational

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

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

(Behind Fields Store)

Sunday Worship Service

10 amOn the Web: www.clchch.com

For information 250.674.3841 or 250.674.2912

Pastor Mike Kiewitt250.674.1332

www.ccbaptist.ca

COMMUNITYBAPTIST24E Old North Thompson Hwy

Worship Service 10:30

CLEARWATER UNITED CHURCH

Meeting at Catholic Church of St. James

WorShip Sunday 9am

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

www.norththompsonpc.ca

“When you need us, we’re close by”

Call Drake at 250-674-3030 or 1-877-674-3030 day or night.

When a death occurs, I’m here to help you, every step of the way. 24 hours a day, every day.If you have made pre-arrangements elsewhere and would like to discuss having your local funeral home take care of you, please feel free to call.

Drake Smith, MSW(Funeral Director/Owner)

NORTH THOMPSONFUNERAL SERVICES73 Taren Drive, Clearwater, BC, V0E 1N2

C

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apsule

omments

with MICHELLE

LEINS

PHARMASAVEMON. - SAT. 9 - 6

BROOKFIELD CENTRE

CLEARWATER, 250-674-3122

Besides not asking for directions while traveling, men seem more hesitant to visit their doctors unless they have a serious problem. they are also less willing to ask for more information about their medications. This is a good time for men to get to know their pharmacists better and use them as a reliable information source.

Women who smoke through their adult lives have triple the risk of dying compared to women of the same age who have never smoked. The good news is that those women who quit before the age of 40 can reduce this risk by 90%. Stopping before the age of 30 is even better. What’s better still is not to start smoking.

Thyroid pills are taken daily by many Canadians to supplement what their own thyroid gland isn’t providing. Absorption is best on an empty stomach and people usually take it in the morning. Since many drugs are taken in the morning, you can take your thyroid in the evening at bedtime. Whatever time you choose, be consistent and take it at the same time each day.

Number talk: A man’s testicles produces 10 million sperm cells each day. The female ovaries produce about 500,000 egg cells of which only about 400 will mature throughout the fertile years to be able to produce a new human being.

Whether you are wondering about a new drug that is coming on the market, or an old one that’s been around a while, you can depend on our pharmacists for good information.


Business & Service DirectoryACCOUNTANT - CERTIFIED

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

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

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

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

Accountant - Certified Appliance Repair

CARPENTRY

Hazel’s HousingQUALITY WORK

• NEW CONSTRUCTION • RENOVATIONS • ROOFING

CLEARWATER, B.C.

250-674-4083Hazel Dowds

Journeyman Carpenter

Carpentry

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS

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

- CLOSED MONDAYS - • B.C. Reg. #24833

250-587-6175

Electric Contractors

Building Supply

Winter Hours • 8:30am - 5pm

Electric Contractors

Licenced & BondedReg. NO: 99142

Florist

JAGER GARBAGEResidential & Commercial

Garbage Collection. Residential includes Blue Bag Recycling

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

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

GARBAGE COLLECTIONGarbage Collection

Business & Service Directory

Taylor, Epp & DolderLawyers

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

Lawyer in attendance: Elmer Epp

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

Lawyers

MOTOR LICENCE OFFICE

ICBC AgentDistrict of Clearwater

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

Open through the Noon hour

Motor Licence Office

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


Satellite Service

WELLS GRAY

TAXIAVAILABLE 24 HOURS • 7 DAYS A WEEK

250-674-2214 • 250-674-1542

Taxi Service

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

YEARS EXPERIENCEResidential & Industrial Wells

Certifi ed Well DrillerDuane BochekKamloops, B.C.

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

Water Wells

Safe ShelterIf you need help getting away from domestic abuse,

call Safe Home

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

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

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

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

Lawyer

Jim McCreightin Clearwater the 2 nd & 4 th

W ednesday of each month

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

Located in the BB&R Insuranceoffice, Brookfield Mall



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

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

Nursery


Kodiak Kennels Breeding & Boarding

Breeders of Golden RetrieversPet Vacations at Kodiak Ranch

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

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

Pick up and delivery available

KennelHorseshoeing

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

Interior Design

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

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

Call Val the Blind Gal250-674-1543

Toll Free 1-866-674-1543

Valerie PantonIn-home Décor Consultant 26 years experience

Jim PantonFloor Layer & Painter

37 years in the trade• • •

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

Call Val the B250-674-

Toll Free 1-866-

Styling on Highway 5

ContractingON CALL

Service CenterLandscaping

Sweeper

Post Hole Auger

DIVISION

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

Traffi c Control & Towing

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

Call 250-674-1869

DIVISIONS

Naturalized Landscaping

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

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

Geoff Ellen, P. AGForest Agrologist

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

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

AMARANTH FARM & NURSERY - McLure BCColorado Spruce Blue/Green

1m to 3m’s - Burlapped & Basketed

$60 - $160 • Hundreds to Choose from

Large Caliper Colorful Shade Trees to 14’

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

massage

Located In The Legion Building

BODY HARMONYShiatsu Clinic

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

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

appointments(250) 674-0098

ACUPRESSURE & SHIATSU MASSAGE

JAYLEE DOG GROOMINGArlee Yoerger

Professional Quality Pet Grooming

3133 Hundsbedt RdVAVENBY BC

250-676-0052

Pet Grooming

Septic

ON CALL SEPTIC SERVICES in Clearwater will be in

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

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

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

to be able to service your area.

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

Advertising

For All YourAdvertising

Needs

Call

THE TIMESAl Kirkwood

674-3343

CONTRACTORS

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

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

Paul Jack250.819.3205 250.299.9510

ContractingConstruction

John White

Fully Insured

Journeyman Carpenters

Bonded General Contractor

Tiny Builders Ltd.Box 345

Clearwater BCV0E 1N0

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

ConstructionConstruction &

Renovations from Foundations

to Roof

Rob Kerslake

Steve Noble

APPLIANCE REPAIRS

NORTH RIVERAPPLIANCE REPAIRFour Star Service

250-674-0079

DOUG JAMESPARTS - SALES - SERVICE CALLS USED APPLIANCES


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

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

anniversaries and other important occasions

Heating & Air Conditioning

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

and models • Modular Home Furnaces • Ducting

250-879-2777



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



Bringing a little

Sunshine to you

Greenhouse & Gardening

Sunshine Valley GrowersKyla Parsons250-674-2075141 Wadlegger Rd.Now accepting pre-orders for hanging baskets, fl owers & vegetables

Plumbing & Drains

NEED A PLUMBER?

JASEN MANN 250-674-8151

NORTH THOMPSON

NTPDPLUMBING AND DRAINS

Contractor

Building Contractor

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

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

40 years experience

Building ContractorHANS OUNPUU



Contracting

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

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

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

Septic Service - Pumper TruckBobcat and Backhoe

Plumbing

Office Space for RentIndustrial Lot with Hwy 5 Access and Visibility

$350 a month.

250-674-0145

OR


Taylor, Epp & DolderLawyers

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

Lawyer in attendance: Elmer Epp

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

Lawyers



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



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


Satellite Service

WELLS GRAY


250-674-2214 • 250-674-1542

Taxi Service



Certifi ed Well DrillerDuane BochekKamloops, B.C.

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

Water Wells

Safe ShelterIf you need help getting away from domestic abuse,

call Safe Home

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

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

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

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

Lawyer



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

Located in the BB&R Insuranceoffice, Brookfield Mall



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

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

Nursery


Kodiak Kennels Breeding & Boarding

Breeders of Golden RetrieversPet Vacations at Kodiak Ranch

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

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

Pick up and delivery available

KennelHorseshoeing

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

Interior Design

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

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

Call Val the Blind Gal250-674-1543

Toll Free 1-866-674-1543

Valerie PantonIn-home Décor Consultant 26 years experience

Jim PantonFloor Layer & Painter

37 years in the trade• • •

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

Call Val the B250-674-

Toll Free 1-866-

Styling on Highway 5

ContractingON CALL

Service CenterLandscaping

Sweeper

Post Hole Auger

DIVISION

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

Traffi c Control & Towing

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

Call 250-674-1869

DIVISIONS

Naturalized Landscaping

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

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

Geoff Ellen, P. AGForest Agrologist

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

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

AMARANTH FARM & NURSERY - McLure BCColorado Spruce Blue/Green

1m to 3m’s - Burlapped & Basketed

$60 - $160 • Hundreds to Choose from

Large Caliper Colorful Shade Trees to 14’

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

massage

Located In The Legion Building

BODY HARMONYShiatsu Clinic

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

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

appointments(250) 674-0098

ACUPRESSURE & SHIATSU MASSAGE

JAYLEE DOG GROOMINGArlee Yoerger

Professional Quality Pet Grooming

3133 Hundsbedt RdVAVENBY BC

250-676-0052

Pet Grooming

Septic

ON CALL SEPTIC SERVICES in Clearwater will be in

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

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

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

to be able to service your area.

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

Advertising

For All YourAdvertising

Needs

Call

THE TIMESAl Kirkwood

674-3343

WATER WELLS



Certi� ed Well DrillerDuane BochekKamloops, B.C.

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

Water Wells

Towing

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

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

TAXI SERVICE

WELLS GRAY


250-674-2214 • 250-674-1542

Taxi Service

Septic Service

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

“Interior Health approved” POTABLE WATER SERVICE

250-674-3562

& PORTABLE TOILET RENTALS

Storage

NORTH THOMPSON STORAGESECURED FENCED FACILITY

24-HR MONITORED VIDEO SURVEILLANCER.V.’S, BOATS, TRAILERS, TRUCKS, ETC.

1st 20 spaces at $500/year778-208-5300 Clearwater, BC

StorageStorage

250.674.0145

Covered RV & Boat Storage

NOW AVAILABLEOff the Hook

STORAGEMini Storage Units

Just Got Better!Outstanding Agents... Outstanding Results.

RE/MAX Real Estate (Kamloops) would like to welcome RJ Toor to our Kamloops o� ce. RJ is now providingprofessional real estate services with the Power of RE/MAX behind him.

RJ, his wife Ninder and their three children, Jessica, Adam and Ashley, moved to Kamloops four years ago and are enjoying everything our beautiful city has to o� er.

RJ believes in supporting his community. RJ has served as a Director for Kamloops Minor Hockey and has managed numerous minor hockey teams here in Kamloops.

In the past, RJ worked at two Ford dealerships in the Business and Sales Manage-ment divisions. For the last three years, RJ worked full time as a professional Realtor. In his second year, RJ was honoured when he was chosen as the “Best Realtor 2012” in the Reader’s Choice Awards.

RE/MAX Real Estate (Kamloops) is one of a group of eight RE/MAX o� ces in the Kamloops/North Okanagan/Shuswap area dedicated to providing the highest level of real estate services by partnering with professional Realtors who make a com-mitment to continue their education and make use of the RE/MAX network’s tools,

education and experience. This group of o� ces also takes great pride in giving back to the communities in which

they operate.

RJ’s community involvement, strong work ethic and considerable business and real estate experience is a welcome addition to the RE/MAX Team - please join us

in congratulating RJ on his more to RE/MAX.

RE/MAX Real Estate (Kamloops) would like to welcome Jeremy Reid to our Kamloops office.

Jeremy is now providing professional real estate services with the Power of RE/MAX behind him.

In 2004, Jeremy moved to Kamloops and in 2012, married his wife Amy. Together they enjoy our beautiful city and appreciate the people

and all the amenities Kamloops has to offer.

Jeremy has an extensive sales background and in 2012 was awarded with the prestigious Director’s Platinum award, along with a

“Top 10” Distinction for gross sales.

RE/MAX Real Estate (Kamloops) is one of a group of eight RE/MAX offices in the Kamloops/North Okanagan/Shuswap area dedicated to

providing the highest level of real estate services by partnering with full-time professional Realtors who make a commitment to continue their

education and make use of the RE/MAX network’s tools, education and experience. This group of offices also takes great pride in giving back to

the communities in which they operate.

Jeremy’s strong background in residential sales, robust work ethic and considerable enthusiasm

and professionalism is a welcome addition to the RE/MAX Team - please join us in congratulating

Jeremy on his move to RE/MAX.

Jeremy Reid250.320.1554

RJ Toor778.220.7653

Real Estate (Kamloops)258 Seymour St., Kamloops, BC V2C 2E5250.374.3331 or 1.877.374.3331Each O� ce Independantly Owned and Operated


THOUGHTFOR THE

WEEK

I look to the

future because

that’s where I’m

going to spend

the rest of my

life.

~ George Burns

(1896 - 1996)

Wells Gray Country

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

Mar 8-10: Kamloops Boat Show, 313 Nishga Way, www.kam-loopsboatshow.com

Mar 8: Raft Mountain Skating Carnival, 6:30 pm, Admission is a non-perishable item for the Food Bank.

Mar. 9: Legion Dinners, doors open 5pm dinner at 6pm.Mar 14: Raft Mnt Skating Club AGM, 4pm-5 pm, NT Sportsplex.Mar 14: PST Seminar sponsored by the Ministry of Finance at

Clearwater Lodge, 10:30 –12:30, free, info 250-674-3530Mar 15: Spring Concert with Saskia & Darrel; The great Plains,

Blackpool Hall, 7 pm, tickets 10/person, info 250-587-6202

Mar 15: Clearwater & District Food Bank AGM, 12 noon, 741 Clearwater Village Rd.

Mar 16: Legion Meat draw, 3 pm, doors open 1 pmMar 23: Legion Dinner, doors open 5 pm, dinner at 6 pmMar 30: Legion Meat Draw, 3 pm, doors open 1 pmApr 13: 7th Annual Seedy Saturday 10am - 2pm Clearwater Ski

Hill 250-674-3444 for info Apr 13-14: Antique Appraisal, 10-5pm @ Little Fort Hall. 672-5660Apr 27-28: Celebration of Rural Living Expo & Trade Show @ NT

Agriplex & Fall Fair Grounds. Info 250-319-8023

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

Hall. 6:30, mic $4/person. Info Bill Fowler 250-672-5116• Raft River Rockhounds: 3rd Sunday of the mth. 250-674-2700• Women in Business Luncheon: 2nd Wed. of the mth at Wells

Gray Inn, 12–2 pm. Preregister at 250-674-2700• Clearwater Choir: Youth 3:30 - 5 pm; Adult 6:30 - 9 pm, Tues-

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

2:00 pm at the North Thompson Aboriginal Sharing Center. Phone 674-3703 for more info.

• Clearwater Farmer’s Market every Saturday from 9:00 am – Noon. For more information please call Anne at 250-674-3444.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

7:30pm @ YCS• Mother Goose - Mornings, reg. call Kerry 250-674-2600 ext

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

250-674-0057 for details• Kids Club: Clearwater New Life Assembly. Meets every Thur.

3-5 pm. Ages 5-12. For info contact Bobbi @ 250-674-3346

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

Themed weekly women’s discussions - drop-in.• Shambhala Meditation Group: meets every Tuesday at Forest

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

holidays). 86 Young Rd. No charge. Sponsored by Living Streams Christian Church. www.healingrooms.com.

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

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

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

tre at Evergreen Acres. 674-2699• Clearwater Sno-Drifters: Meet 1st Thursday of every month.

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

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

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

Secondary School Gym, $2 drop in.• Yoga Tree – Call or email Annie 674-2468 annie.pomme@

hotmail.com• Core Strength Fitness. Tuesdays. 10-11am 250-674-0001• Walking Club: Indoors: Wed. Jan. 30 - Mar. 13, 6:30 - 7:30 AM at

Clearwater Secondary. FREE. 250-674-1878 for more info.• Drop-in Curling: Fri. Jan. 11 - Mar. 8, 7:00 PM, $5. Brooms and

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

drop-in fee, info 250-674-2518SENIORS• Wells Gray Country Senior’s Society 3rd Sun Social Meet at the

Wells Gray Hotel at 12:30pm for lunch or dessert, & chat• Wells Gray Country Senior’s Society Book Club Last Thursday of

the month at 2pm at the public library. All seniors welcome.

UPCOMING EVENTS

For a complete list of our area’s COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS please stop in at the Times of� ce and pick up your copy of the North

Thompson Community Directory • Brook� eld Mall Clearwater • 250-674-3343

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

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Propane Attendant Apr 20 $115

Traffi c Control Apr 27 & 28 $270

FEATURED COURSECAMP/PREP COOK TRAINING PROGRAMMon- Fri, March 25 to May 3Train to become a cook in a work camp or in a restaurant. There is funding available for eligible unemployed individuals.

REGISTER TODAYTEL: 250.674.3530 IN PERSON: 224 Candle Creek Rd.

EMAIL: [email protected] • www.tru.ca/regional_centres/clearwater

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“The Employment Program of British Columbia is funded by the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia”

In Partnership with Barriere & District Chamber of Commerce and Yellowhead Community Services

Operate by Yellowhead Community ServicesThe Employment Program of BC is funded by the Government of Canada & the Province of British Columbia

BARRIERE EMPLOYMENT SERVICES629 Barriere Town Rd. Barriere, BC V0E 1E0Phone: 250-672-0036 / Fax: 250-672-2159

E-mail: [email protected] • Website: www.barriere-employment.ca

CLEARWATER EMPLOYMENT SERVICES58A Young Road, Clearwater BC V0E 1N2

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

Thurs. Mar. 14th – Internet & Email Basics Workshop ( or every 2nd Thursday)Thurs. Mar. 21st – Creating & Updating Your Resume Workshop (or every 3rd Thursday)Thurs. Mar. 28th – Work Search Techniques Workshop (every 4th Thursday)Please call 250-674-2928 to register for free workshops.• Resumes & Interviews: Go hand in hand, so the better prepared you are the greater the impression you will make to your future employer. Please drop in and our friendly staff will assist you.• Targeted Wage Subsidy (TWS): Are you currently on Employment Insurance or have you been in the last 3-5 years? If you have, you may be eligible for wage subsidy. Ask us for further info.• Funding for Skill Enhancement: Recent or active EI clients with a career plan in mind seeking assistance through Service Canada are required to book an appointment with one of our Employment Counsellors.• Blue River Itinerant: An employment consultant comes to town twice/mth to the Blue River School. Next visit is Thursday Mar. 14 from 12:30-2:30. If a one on one appointment is required, please call to set up a time prior to the drop in.

COOK – PT(not suitable for student) A&W B0009CASHIER – Part time (not suitable for students) Petro Can B0008RCA – Casual & Permanent PT, ICS B0007YARD PERSON – Seasonal FT Thompson Valley Charters B0038COACH CLEANER – Seasonal FT Thompson Valley Charters B0039BUS DRIVERS – Thompson Valley Charters B0040COOK – FT or PT Station House Restaurant B0041SUPPORT WORKER – Casual, YCS B0050CASHIER – Little Fort Store PT/FT CB0054SANDWICH ARTIST – Subway PT/FT CB0055APPRENTICE MECHANIC – Insight Autopro B0056PARTS PERSON – Noble Tractor & Equip. B0058SERVICE SUPERVISOR/LEAD HAND – Noble Tractor & Equip. B0059FINANCE ASSISTANT – Friendship Centre B0068SUMMER STUDENT EMPLOYMENT

NORTH THOMPSON JOBS

Campground Attendant: Seas/Clw #C0077Waitress/Waiter: 2 positions Seas/Clw #C0076Housekeepers: 4 positions Seas/Clw #C0075Front Desk Clerk: 2 positions Seas/Clw #C0074Industrial Automotive Parts Person: FT/Clearwater #C0072Whitewater Rafting Instructor: Seas/Clw #C0069Support Worker: PT/Clearwater CB0064 Reservations Manager-Maternity Leave Coverage: FT/Blue River CB0062 Park Attendant: 6 pos/Seas/Clw #CB0057Sandwich Artist: PT-FT/Little Fort CB#0055Cashier: PT-FT/Little Fort #CB0054Class 4 Driver: PT/Seasonal/Highway 5 #CB0051Sightseeing Boat Operator: Seasonal/Blue River #CB0049Housekeeper: Seasonal/Clearwater #C0048Class 1 Truck Driver: 2-pos/FT/Kamloops #C0047IT Manager: Seasonal/Blue River #CB0043Food and Beverage Server: Seasonal/Clearwater #C0036House-keeper: Seasonal/Clearwater #C0031German Speaking Tour Guide: Seasonal/Clearwater #CB0030Housekeeping Manager: FT/Blue River #CB0015

GENERAL INFORMATION• Free Workshops: Thurs. Mar. 7th – Interview Skills Workshop

COORDINATOR – ATEC B0070WORKPLACE LIAISON – ATEC B0071ELECTIONS WORKERS – BC Elections B0073FOREST FIRE FIGHTER TRAINING – B0061 (Apply on line @ www.wildfire.ca) Boulder Mountain Contracting

SKILL DEVELOPMENT: If you have been on Employment Insurance in the past 3 years (5 years maternity) and are currently unemployed, you may be eligible for re-training dollars. Book an appointment to see one of our counselors for more information.We look forward to seeing you: come in and we’ll personally see that you get the information you’re seeking or call and make an appointment.

• Free computer and Internet access • Free resume help

• Free information on many services.

The District of Clearwater will be hosting the 5th Annual Canoe Regatta September 6th & 7th, 2013. The District is requesting Expressions of Interest (EOI) from interested persons for a contract Event Coordinator to co-ordinate the 5th Annual Canoe Regatta. This contract position will be required starting April 2nd and ending September 13th, 2013.

If you have experience in Recreation programming and love working with people this maybe the contract for you! The 5th Annual Canoe Regatta needs a coordinator that is highly motivated, up for a challenge and loves to roll out a fantastic event. The District of Clearwater will be accepting submissions for Expressions of Interest for this contract position until NOON on March 15th, 2013. Along with your Expression of Interest please submit a portfolio outlining previous related experience and a proposal for this 5th Annual Event. Submissions may be delivered to the District of Clearwater office by hand, regular mail, fax or email on or before noon on March 15th, 2013 and should quote EOI Number 2013-02. Please mark your submission as: CONFIDENTIAL: Canoe Regatta Event Coordinator, Attention: Leslie Groulx, Chief Administrative Box 157, 132 Station Road, Clearwater, B.C. V0E 1N0. For more details please contact Leslie Groulx, at 250-674-2257 or [email protected] .

District of Clearwater

Calling for Expression of Interest Number: 2013-02

Event Coordinator for Canoe Regatta

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Coming EventsClearwater & District

Food Bank Annual General Meeting

March 15, 12 noon741 Clearwater Village Rd.

Friday Afternoons until Dutch Lake melts & Rotary Richard’s clock stops ~ buy guesses from Rotary members outside Safety Mart @ $2 each or 3 for $5.Ladies Auxiliary Pie & Garage Sale, Mar. 9, 9am at the Le-gion Basement, Barriere. $10/table, to book call Ei-leen:250-672-2456

InformationSafe Home Response

Providing a safe place to escape for women and their

children. Volunteers always needed.

Call 250-674-2135.

HOSPITAL AUXILIARY THRIFT SHOP

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

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

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PersonalsAlcoholics Anonymous

Phone 250-674-3838 or250-587-0026 Anytime

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

250-672-9643, 250-677-4234Clearwater: AA meetings every Wed., #11 Lodge Dr., side door. Roll call 8 p.m. 250-674-7155 or 250-674-7313

Lost & FoundFound: pair of silver earnings, found outside NT Agriplex. Call Cori at 250-672-0036 (business hours).

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Help WantedEXPERIENCED CDA required for Dr. Dale Henry, starting April. Prostho module an asset. Offi ce Hours Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday 7:30am - 6pm. Resumes to: 201-3306-32nd Ave, Vernon, V1T 2M6 Fax 250-545-6872 or email: [email protected]

GUARANTEED JOB Place-ment: General Laborers and Tradesmen For Oil & Gas In-dustry. Call 24hr Free Record-ed Message for Information: 1-800-972-0209.

Resident Manager for 20 unit Silver Star Motel,Vernon Fax 250-545-3859 email [email protected]

Employment

Trades, TechnicalFITTER/FABRICATOR

Maple Ridge shop req. full time Fitter/Fabricator with specifi c pressure vessel/heat exchanger experience. Can interpret shop dwgs is well versed in layout, fi tting and tacking of pressure vessel tube and shell heat exchangers & tanks w/minimum supervision.

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NOW HIRING! Journey per-son, 30 Millwrights, 50 Pipefi t-ters, 20 Welders, with industri-al experience for a large project in Vanscoy, SK. Wag-es $34-$40/hour, plus reten-tion & completion bonuses, 14/7 shift rotation, paid bene-fi ts, RRSP’s. Travel & living out allowance (for eligible can-didates). Successful candi-dates must complete a pre-ac-cess A&D test & CSTS 09 training. Apply with current re-sume and references to [email protected] or online at: www.monad.ca or fax 1-888-398-0725 or in person at 9744-45 Avenue, Edmonton, AB, T6E 5C5

Services

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Fitness/ExerciseElliptical Trainer Canadian Tire Cardio Style ET150 in very good condition. Will trade for treadmill in good condition. Call 250-319-8023.

Legal ServicesCRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certifi -cation, adoption property ren-tal opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

Photography / VideoNeed a professional

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special events, pet portraits, commercial.

Affordable memories that last a life-time. Seniors rates.

Book now avoid & disappointment. Sorry no passport photos

Jill Hayward250-319-8023/250-672-0055

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Photography / VideoPHOTOS

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Pets & Livestock

Feed & HayCarl’s Market Garden

Good quality horse hay, ap-prox 70lb bale, grass/grass-al-falfa mix, $7/bale. Cow hay $5-6/bale. Potatoes - 40lb sac, red or yellow, $20/sac. 250-672-5795 (McLure).

Hay for sale: square bales, 2nd cut, grass/alfa mix. 800lb round bales, 1st cut. Del. can be arranged. (250)672-9319

Merchandise for Sale

Firewood/FuelClean Burn Fir Pellets

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Heavy Duty Machinery

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

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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.

March 7 - 13, 2013

Finding time to get everything done can be challenging, Aries. Fortunately, you have quite a few supporters in your corner who are willing to lend a helping hand.

Cancer, with such a hectic schedule, you may be feeling the pressure. It is not unreasonable to take some time for yourself and focus on your relationship with a spouse or significant other.

Libra, keep the lines of communication open with a loved one. There may be messages coming your way, and you should be ready to receive them.

Capricorn, now is a good time to get friends or family together for an in-formal dinner party. Focus your energy on socialization to get away from the daily grind.

Aquarius, others appreciate all that you do for them, but sometimes they have to do for themselves to learn valuable les-sons. This week is a time to step aside.

Taurus, difficult de-cisions take time to mull over. Although you want to prop-erly work through all the scenarios, this week you might not have all the time you need.

Sometimes you have to make a few mistakes before you get things right, Leo. Don’t let this worry you because you’ll get back on the right path soon enough.

You may need to break out of your routines this week, Scorpio. Even though you thrive when things are or-ganized, you cannot expect everything to go according to plan.

Pisces, things may seem like they are going to go one way this week, but at the last minute things turn in an entirely different direction.

Gemini, water rolls off of your back quite easily. However, something tugs at you this week and you may have to give it more thought than you’re accustomed to.

Virgo, it’s important to recognize your way is not always the right way. If you absorb what other people are saying, you might have an easier go of things.

There are some happy moments in your immediate future, Sagittarius. This will make any difficult days in your recent past seem well worth it.

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Forest Stewardship Plan Amendment

Notice is hereby given that Interfor – Adams Lake Division is amending Forest Stewardship Plan #133 in order to include the Cayenne operating area currently managed by Canfor. The Cayenne operating area is generally located to the east of Harbour Lakes. The FSP will also be amended to include the mandatory amendment which updates the mountain caribou ungulate winter range to be consistent with GAR order #U-3-004.

The amendment is available for public review and written comment during regular office hours until May 7, 2013, at Interfor’s Adams Lake Division office, Adams Lake, B.C. For more information or to arrange an opportunity to review the amendment, please contact Marino Bordin, Planning Forester, at (250) 679-6836 or via email at [email protected]. Written comments are to be submitted to International Forest Products Limited, 9200 Holding Rd., Chase, B.C., V0E 1M2.

Merchandise for Sale

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BIG BUILDING sale... “”This is a clearance sale. you don’t want to miss!”” 20x20 $3,985. 25x24 $4,595. 30x36 $6,859. 35x48 $11,200. 40x52 $13,100. 47x76 $18,265. One End wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca

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

Will purchase or consign anything of value, ie: cars, trucks, boats, furniture, an-tiques, trailers. Call Bruce at Haydn Auction Services (250)319-5230, or (250)672-9809.

Misc. WantedUsed Postage Stamps

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

Rentals

Apt/Condo for RentRiverbend Seniors Community Kamloops (55+) 2bdr. suite $1700/mo., river view, spa-cious, wheelchair friendly, many extras. [email protected] 1(604)408-1023 Vancouver1(250)377-3686 Kamloops

Rentals

Cottages / CabinsClearwater: Cabin for rent. Avail. immed. $800/mo. Every-thing incl (util, internet, cable TV). Can come furnished or unfurnished. Watauga Village 250-674-2700

Duplex / 4 PlexBarriere: 3 bdrm duplex, 1 1/2 bath, 1 car heated garage. W/D, fenced, inground sprink-ler. Avail Apr 1. RR $875/mo + DD. 250-672-0041

Homes for RentBarriere, 3 bdrm house on .4 acres. NS, NP. $800/mo + DD. Avail. Apr. 1, 2013. 250-672-9642

Clearwater: 1 bdrm home, $500/mo, $250 dd, close to shopping centre. Ph. 250-674-1993

Clearwater: 225 Murtle Cres, 4bdrm, 3bath, dbl garage, $1200/mo + DD. New home. Avail immed. 250-674-3434

Clearwater: 4 bdrm home on 1 acre, fenced yd. Avail now. $1,000/mo. Security dep & ref. 250-320-4943

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Thompson-Nicola Regional District’s Film Commission is unveiling a new website: the TNRD Locations Movie Map (www.tnrdlo-cationsmoviemap.com), which showcases the various productions (film, TV, commercials, documentaries) that have filmed in the Regional District.

The website, funded primarily by the Northern Development Initiative Trust as an economic development project promoting filmmaking and tourism, features a Google map of the regional district with icons indicating where more than 100 projects across 250 locations were filmed.

By clicking on the icons, or by accessing the pull down menu, visitors to the website can find out where a project was shot, information about cast and crew, view location photos, read a brief synopsis of the project, and discover little-known facts about the making of the project by clicking the “Who Knew?!” tab.

There are also links to movie databases and trailers. “This is an excellent way to communicate and engage the public and let them know what the film commission has accomplished over the years,” said Steven Rice, chair of the TNRD Film Commission.

For Vicci Weller, executive director of film for the TNRD, the website is meant to pique curios-ity and hopefully be an engine that drives tourism as well as being a point of pride for residents:

“Film tourism is a niche tourism market that promotes filmmaking and travel because people are curious. Also, it’s fun to brag about what’s been filmed in our hometowns when relatives, friends or colleagues visit.”

Weller anticipates the site will be expanded in the future so the Film Commission is hoping that the public will offer information and new loca-tions:

“It’s a site that will continually grow as more information is shared.”

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ObituaryIN LOVING MEMORYRobert (Bob) Cuming

1952- 2013

A popular, time-gobbling game for chil-dren, and adults, while travelling is a kind of Bingo. Look for this, listen for that, and mark off when found. Each season can add something fresh and different. I think back on this winter and the ever-lengthening list is has produced for me, whether on the high-way, around town, or slogging along trails and through the bush.

While people like their “stuff” to be colour-ful, nature’s colour scheme on a cloudy winter day is almost black and white, including animals in their camouflage attire. Bring in sunshine and its magic paintbrush changes everything. Sometimes the snow lets us know, or try to fig-ure out, who has been around and what’s been happening with those who share the territory with us. “Come see this!” John had urged me after an early snowfall. Large and round was a definite cougar track just a short distance from our back porch. We saw its tracks only once but wonder how many times it has passed by, where it went that day, and when had it left those tracks.

Tracks in January’s deep snow were harder than usual to identify: Hoofs? Paws? Some animals leap, others stride; heavy ones sink, tiny ones skitter across the surface leaving intricate patterns. Have you ever seen the imprints left by the wings of a large bird hov-ering to grasp its prey? Individual feathers spread apart like the fingers on a hand; some-times every detail of their structure is outlined in the snow. Signs of a scuffle lie between. On one bright day I wasn’t sure about the line along the snow beside me. Bending closer, I discovered the curved top of a wee tunnel. Part way across, a break showed where a tiny head had pushed upwards. Not yet at the comparative safety of trees and underbrush,

the critter had pulled its head in and con-tinued tunnelling. For now anyway, the burrower was safe. Brookfield and Wylie Creeks are part of my outings, ice and snow still covering them at the end of February. Heaps of snow on stumps, branches and logs across them can be imagined into any-

thing you like.Continuing our “Bingo”, look for perfectly

straight lines showing where snow has fallen from power lines, and round plops from trees shedding their snow. Roof lines are accentu-ated with icicles descending in fascinating patterns. Yards, whether tidy or not, still look neat; gardeners rest up while checking the seed catalogues. “We can’t take winter off in Victoria!” stated a friend in Victoria. “We have to tend our gardens all year long.” Was she bragging – or complaining? It was like that for me growing up in sub-tropical Queensland, but the four distinct seasons of B.C.’s interior helped me decide to live here permanently.

People leave obvious evidence of their mode of passing; snowshoes, snowmobiles, skis, and boot tracks extend across farm-yards and in the back country, trails usually straighter than those left by animals. Do those hardy souls have a purpose in their forays into the cold outdoors, or are they like me, out there for fun and the challenge? Horses wander around, looking fuzzy and warm in their winter jackets. Cows line up by troughs, not moving far from their food source, tractor tires going every which way around them. And now, already, calves are arriving…

Winter’s snows provide a newspaper for us to read and interpret. It’s like solving a puzzle – or playing a game.

TrekkingTales

By Kay Knox

Wonders of, and wondering about winter

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Robert (Bob) Cuming on February 28th at Clearwater, B.C.

Bob's zest for life began when he was born in North Vancouver, B.C. on July 8th, 1952. Growing up sur-rounded by the forest as his playground, he continued his love of the outdoors through-out his life. After attending school in North Vancouver and Shawnigan Lake he explored many differ-ent job opportunities finally settling on a career as an art educa-tor in Clearwater. The 30 years he spent in the classroom where very memorable for both himself and his students. Bob taught life skills to his stu-dents using his classes as a medium. His enthusiasm, out going personality, and infec-tious smile will be missed not only by his friends and family but all the members of the community that he loved so much.

Bob was prede-ceased by his Mother Irene in 2012. Bob leaves behind his wife Carol, his son Dylan, father Russell in Surrey, and sister Barbara (Jim) Cannici in Oregon. Missing Bob will be numerous members of his fam-ily and many, many friends.

A celebration of Bob's life will be held on Saturday, March 9th, 2013 at the Royal Canadian Legion, 257

Glen Rd. Clearwater, B.C. at 11:00 a.m., reception to fol-low. Condolences may be sent, and the service viewed on-line at www.North ThompsonFuneral.com. In lieu of flowers, a dona-tion may be made to the BCSPCA in Bob's memory. Arrangements entrusted to North Thompson Funeral Services, Clearwater, BC, 250-674-3030.

Rodeo Rednecks hold speech competitionSubmitted

Rodeo Rednecks 4-H Club had its third annual club speech competition on Feb. 24 at Blackpool Hall.

With a great turnout filling the hall, mem-bers, parents, guests and Judges were treated with 19 well written speeches. Tim Pennell (TNRD), Kevin Podbisky (RCMP), Sheena White (Little Fort) and Lindsay Arcand (Interior Savings) judged the speeches and impromp-tus that afternoon.

We had great achievements from our Pre-Clubber and Cloverbud members. With tough competi-tion, our Junior and Senior results were as follows: Top Junior Speech: Mackenzie

Ross and runner-up Keltie Arndt. Top Senior Speech and Impromptu: Gareth Hewett and runner-up Jessica Rotzetter.

Senior runner-up Jessica Rotzetter

and Junior winner Mackenzie Ross were to represent our club at District Speeches in Kamloops on Mar. 2. Look for results in a future issue of the Times.

Members of Rodeo Rednecks 4H Club pose for a group photograph. Pictured are (back, l-r) Kaya Breda, Keltie Arndt, Gareth Hewett, Shaye Turcotte, Jessica Rotzetter, Indigo Johnson, Zoe Ovenden, (middle, l-r) Zandreya Richards, Luke Ovenden, Mackayla Breda, Paige Weninger, Mackenzie Ross, Julie Pisarczyk, (front, l-r) Keio Breda, Owen Thon, Mia Thompson, Sam Jensen, Rose Thon, and Isabella Graffunder.

Winners of the Top Senior Speech and Impromtus are Jessica Rotzetter (l) and Gareth Hewett. Photos submitted


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Thompson-Nicola Regional District’s Film Commission is unveiling a new website: the TNRD Locations Movie Map (www.tnrdlo-cationsmoviemap.com), which showcases the various productions (film, TV, commercials, documentaries) that have filmed in the Regional District.

The website, funded primarily by the Northern Development Initiative Trust as an economic development project promoting filmmaking and tourism, features a Google map of the regional district with icons indicating where more than 100 projects across 250 locations were filmed.

By clicking on the icons, or by accessing the pull down menu, visitors to the website can find out where a project was shot, information about cast and crew, view location photos, read a brief synopsis of the project, and discover little-known facts about the making of the project by clicking the “Who Knew?!” tab.

There are also links to movie databases and trailers. “This is an excellent way to communicate and engage the public and let them know what the film commission has accomplished over the years,” said Steven Rice, chair of the TNRD Film Commission.

For Vicci Weller, executive director of film for the TNRD, the website is meant to pique curios-ity and hopefully be an engine that drives tourism as well as being a point of pride for residents:

“Film tourism is a niche tourism market that promotes filmmaking and travel because people are curious. Also, it’s fun to brag about what’s been filmed in our hometowns when relatives, friends or colleagues visit.”

Weller anticipates the site will be expanded in the future so the Film Commission is hoping that the public will offer information and new loca-tions:

“It’s a site that will continually grow as more information is shared.”

Film Commission unveils online location map


Keith McNeill

They say that phar-macists belong to one of the most highly respected professions.

One example of why that is might be a pharmacist who has been working one month on/one month off at Clearwater Pharmasave for the past few months.

Although still a young woman, Jagpaul (Jag) Deol has already done her share of community service, both here in Canada and in the Third World.

"I’m a strong advo-cate for healthcare access for all people,"

she said. "Everyone should have equal access to keeping themselves healthy and alive."

Originally from Prince George, she studied pharmacy at UBC, graduating in May, 2007.

During her sum-mer semesters she worked on proj-ects in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside with CHIUS (commu-nity health initiative by university students) and other inner city healthcare initiatives.

CHIUS was founded by two medi-cal students, she said. Eventually, students from seven differ-

ent faculties became involved in providing an interdisciplinary approach to health-care for Downtown Eastside residents.

One of her tasks was orienting new workers on how to do their jobs.

"We needed to train them on how to deal with vulnerable people," she said. "You need a different mind-set. What you think is appropriate, they might not think appro-priate."

She worked at the CHIUS clinic all the way through her undergrad years. After graduating, she contin-ued as a mentor with

the program.While at phar-

macy school she met a young man named Andreas Baur.

He was older than she was but because he had done a prior degree before going into pharmacy, he was one year behind her.

Baur was very interested in Third World development. During pharmacy school he went on four week trips to Africa for three summers – to Ghana twice (to work at a small orphanage) and to Kenya once (to work on developing HIV/AIDS counselling and testing centres).

The couple became engaged but were never able to tie the knot. Andreas gradu-ated from pharmacy school in May, 2008. In December of that year he was killed by another driver while driving home from work.

Raj and Andreas had planned to go to Africa together for another project in early 2009. After he passed she went alone, leaving during the summer of 2009 and returning in early win-ter of that year.

Since then she has gone back to Africa twice.

Working with the disadvantaged in the Downtown Eastside was good preparation for working in Africa, she said, but she still found herself outside her comfort zone.

"It was a discovery

of other cultures ... and of my own self," she said. "So many times I was amazed by people’s generosity ... how much of value the Africans would give, even though they had so little."

Following Andreas’ death, she worked with his relatives to set up the Andreas Baur Foundation to continue the work he had started in Africa. Money for the founda-tion has come primar-ily from donations made in his name by family and friends.

Their latest project was setting up a farm-ing venture in Kenya.

"It’s an employ-ment source plus it’s empowerment for the women as well," said Deol.

Working in the fight against HIV/AIDS in Africa has been a challenge.

"It’s kind of hard to explain," she said. "There’s a lot of stigma about it in Africa. The woman gets blamed if she gets HIV, even though it was her husband who was cheating. She

can transfer it to her unborn child, if she doesn’t get treatment."

Full access to anti-retroviral drugs while the mother is pregnant can allow the child to live a normal life, without being sick or needing medication, the young pharmacist said.

"Once the stigma is broken, people are less afraid to get tested and treated, and they can live longer and healthier lives," she said.

Working at the local drugstore is the kind of pharmacy work she enjoys, Deol said.

They have good communication with the hospital and clinic. She has found the local physicians and locums open to dialog.

"You tend to see the same patients so you build relationships," she said. "You have the possibility of knowing their medical history, and so what you give them is more tailored to their needs."

She plans to spend the winter of 2013 working on addi-tional projects with the United Nations HIV/AIDS humanitarian missions and also with the charity founded in Andreas’ memory.

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Vancouver- and Clearwater-based pharmacist Jag Deol (r) hugs a child at an orphanage in Ghana. The young woman has visited Africa several times to help out in various development projects. Photo submitted

Young pharmacist travels the world to help others

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