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RUGBY TRY:Spartans to face Kalamalka today. See page A9 inside.

Stocking the lakeClearwater Trout Hatchery manager Mark Green unloads 1,500 rainbow trout and 5,000 kokanee into Dutch Lake on Monday. Watching are students from Clearwater Pre-School. Fishing in the lake has improved since the hatch-ery began stocking it, Green says. All money from fishing licenses now goes to B.C.'s hatcheries. Locally, that should mean more habitat improvements. See also page A9.Photo byKeith McNeill

Market opens for seasonRebecca Stefanyk holds some colorful flowers during the first day of the season at Clearwater Farmers Market on Saturday, May 2. The market will continue from now until the fall.Photo by Keith McNeill

VaisakhiWomen use ribbons to secure a new saffron-colored cov-ering to the flagpole at Clearwater's GuruTegh Bahadur SikhTemple on Saturday. Pictured are (l-r) Jagdish Heer, Aman Donoa, Surinder Dhami, Inderjit Rand-hawa, and Rabinder Bains. See also page A11 inside.Photo byKeith McNeill

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Robyn Rexin

Vavenby Volunteer Fire Department (VVFD) held an open house on May 3 to celebrate its 45th year of operation and to recruit new members.

It was a beautiful day for the event and there was a good turn-out. Chairperson of the board Judy Tobin was hoping for more young people to attend and show an inter-est in joining. There were two who

are possibles. Four new members have joined this year: Brandon and Mari Claire Ruttan, Liam Rorison, and Darcy Werger.

There was a free lunch at the open house. Wendy Pisarczyk bar-bequed the hamburger patties and hot dogs and Charlotte Cederholm, the only remaining VVFD member from 1976, made all of the salads. The chocolate cake was made by Buy-Low Foods.

Grab bags were handed out to the chil-dren. The bags consisted of balloons, bubbles, whistles, rubiks cubes, maize puzzles, stickers, tattoos, bendy straws, colouring pictures drawn by Cederholm's daughter Kerri in 1998, ribbon blowers, and slinkies. The children had a won-derful time playing with each other and their toys

and eating cake.The adults had a trivia quiz to

fill out to see how much they knew about their fire hall. Answers were around the hall and people could always go to Cederholm to be point-ed in the right direction. Cederholm is the secrectary of the department and a volunteer member.

There was also a draw. Winners were:

1. Wayne Wilson won a mug2. Don Pickerell won a hold-all

bag3. Lorne Yoeger won a cup and4. Darcy Werger, Robyn Rexin,

Kathy Cederholm, Jessica Greene, and Stan Hlatky won camp chairs.

Volunteer member Jaimie Greene put on some demonstrations for the audience. She did them all with her full gear on. First she carried a load of fire hose up the hall stairs and then, when she got to the top, she pulled up 50 to 60 pounds more.

The second demonstration was the forcible entry exercise where she had to use a sledge hammer. This demonstration was simulating the use of an axe.

Next Greene carried a hose, put it on her shoulder, and aimed the water at the target.

Greene's last demonstration was pulling a 180-pound dummy to a pylon. Jaimie was tired and hot when done because it was a very warm day.

Vavenby Fire Department celebrates 45 years

Volunteer firefighter Jaimie Greene stands with Hunter Crystall, Moira Crystall, Kelsey Rexin, and Nathaniel Weber in front of one of the fire trucks. The children have items from their grab bags.

Vavenby firefighter Jaimie Greene wields a hammer as she does a forcible entry exercise. Photos by Robyn Rexin

Spectator Isaac Moilliet put on the full gear and attempted all of the demonstra-tions. He did very well for someone who had never tried them before.

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Dale Bass – Kamloops This Week

Since the 2001 school year, the Kamloops-Thompson school district has saved more than $1.1 mil-lion in energy con-sumption.

A report to trustees at Monday night’s meeting shows during the dozen years ending in the 2013-2014 school year, the big-gest savings came in propane consump-

tion (38 per cent) and electricity con-sumption (34 per cent).

In addition, reports facilities and transportation direc-tor Art McDonald said, there was a 24 per cent reduction in greenhouse-gas emissions, a 21 per cent decline in nat-ural-gas consump-tion, a 16 per cent reduction in diesel-fuel consumption and a 15 per cent decrease in water consumption.

There are many

reasons for the sav-ings.

For example, the district has upgraded its heat-ing, ventilation and air-conditions units, as well as the lights it uses. Staff are turning off lights in rooms not being used and, in the case of Clearwater secondary, a change from electric to pro-pane heat in 2004 accounted for seven per cent of the elec-

tricity savings.Water savings

come from replacing toilets, urinals and faucets with more efficient ones, water-ing the grass a bit less often and letting it grow a bit longer.

School closures also attributed to the savings — 14 per cent of electric-ity, 21 per cent of natural gas, 31 per cent of propane and 12 per cent of water reductions.

Great Giveaway helps the hungry(L-r) Joan Daase of Clearwater New Life Assembly presents Clearwater and District Food Bank representatives Pat Stanley, Heather Stanley and Sherry Joubert with $244 in cash plus 218 food items. The money and food were col-lected during the church's recent Great Giveaway. The event was a success, said Daase, with a huge amount of clothing, toys, kitchen stuff and bedding changing hands without charge. Photo by Keith McNeill

Help Nepal – and other Clearwater Rotary projectsKay Knox

Clearwater Rotary Club, in cooperation with Interior Savings, is making it possible for residents of this area to make a donation to help people stricken by the devastating earth-quake in Nepal.

For previous national disasters, funds col-lected here have provided ShelterBox kits which contain home supplies for up to ten people.

Because this particular earthquake was anticipated, 1,000 ShelterBoxes were “on the ground” and are already in use. This means that donations for them might not be matched by the Canadian government.

If that is the case (and our local Rotary Club is being kept informed), all money col-lected through Interior Savings will be sent to the Red Cross, where is it known it will be doubled.

Donations must be received by the Credit Union no later than closing time on Friday, May 22. The tellers will record your mailing address so you can receive a taxable donation receipt for your 2015 Income Tax.

May Day Parade will have a western themeWe hope you are already planning your

float, figuring out ways to outfit your dog, cow, horse, decorate your bike, wheelbar-

row, car, trailer, low-bed or wagon, and are rounding up your costume, boots and Stetson!

Registration will begin at Capostinsky Park, 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 16. Judging will follow. Parade will move out at 11 a.m., going down past the Post Office, onto Swanson Road to end at Raft River School.

All participants will be given a ticket that entitles them to a hot dog or burger and a drink, available behind the school, once the parade is over.

District of Clearwater (DOC) and Thompson North Regional District (TNRD) are funding these snacks.

Rotary Golf Tournament will be at Lacarya on June 13

Generous businesses and merchants are already donating prizes and cash for this popular event. Mark your calendar and watch for details to follow.

As always, the members of Clearwater Rotary Club wish to thank all who support our fund-raising efforts and who participate in our fun events.

Speaking of thanks, several Rotary men have been making benches that are being placed in various locations around town including at Rotary Sports Park, Riverview Cemetery, and now in progress, along the new trail behind the hospital.

SD73 saves big on energy use

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WHAT’S HAPPENING?

Notice of 2015 Water Regulations

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

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

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

Water Quality Should you experience prolonged pressure loss and/or discolouration of water please contact the District of Clearwater during office hours at 250-674-2257. For after-hours emergencies please contact 250-674-3015.

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

our bi-monthly newsletter. If you would like to include your event, please email details to [email protected]. Community Events May 9th, 2015 Emergency Services & Preparedness Open House: 11:00am-2:00pm at Rotary Sports Park. Come and check out emergency services providers from within

the local area and receive information on emergency preparedness. Upcoming Meetings of Council: Public Welcome. May 7th, 2015 Special Finance Meeting – 1:00pm

May 19th, 2015 Parks and Recreation Committee of the Whole Meeting – 1:00pm May 19th, 2015 Regular Council Meeting – 2:00pm

Keep updated with what’s happening in the District on our website www.districtofclearwater.com and “Like”

us on Facebook.

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

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

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

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WHAT’S HAPPENING

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

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

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

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

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Absolute Hair wishes

Allison Loewen and Becki Mcleod good luck as they go on to their new adventure and know they are going to do well! I would like to thank them for

being here and providing such a great atmosphere!

Thank you to both of you!!

At this time I would like to introduce Jaime Lovgren

Jaime has been hairdressing for twenty years and brings her wonderful personality and knowledge to take care of

all your hair wants and needs.

Due to the current changes at the shop, we will be open

Monday - Friday, 10 am - 4:30 pm with occasional Saturdays until further notice.

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2014 Annual Report and 2015 PlanWell Gray Community Forest (WGCF)

2010 Society Report

The public is invited to attend this presentation of the WGCFC’s 2014 Annual Report. Presentations will include:

• The General Manager’s Report• The 2014 Financial Statements• An Update on Strategic Plan Activities• A Development Planning Review• The 2015 Annual Plan • The WGCF 2010 Society’s Report

Date: May 14, 2015, Time 7-9 PMPlace Dutch Lake Community Center


Meeting Gandhi on the Blue Bridgeeditorial by keith mcNeill

Opinion“ Mistakes that are perceived as mistakes are often not mistakes at all.”

- Kirk Douglas, actor

BC Press CouncilThe Times is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the BC Press Council.Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to BC Press Council, PO Box 1356, Ladysmith, B.C. V9G 1A9For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org

Not all enamoured by India's prime minister

Your editor likes to think of himself as having a scientific frame of mind and not giving a lot of weight to those who base their actions on dreams and por-tents.

Nevertheless, a dream I had quite a few years ago has had a profound influence on my life.

Recently, I announced that I plan to cycle 450 km from Toronto to Ottawa to promote a petition calling for a Canada-wide referendum on carbon fee-and-dividend.

Before that your editor, in 1987 and in 1989, walked from Clearwater to Toronto, a distance of about 4,000 km.

The walk was to have been a round-the-world pilgrim-age to India and back to honor Mahatma Gandhi.

Unfortunately, a minor but persistent foot injury (plantar fas-ciitis) forced me to turn back.

This is all unusual behavior and perhaps demands an explanation.

It all goes back to a dream I had it while I was living in a small log cabin on the Flats in Clearwater.

It was night and I was on the Blue Bridge in the fog. The bridge looked different, but at first I couldn’t say how.

Then I realized it wasn't a road-bridge anymore. Instead, it was a narrow, suspension foot-bridge.

Steel from the trusses that used to form the bridge had instead been used to make towers on either bank that held up the sus-pension bridge's cables.

The bridge was still colored blue, however.

A man walked towards me from the south out of the fog. As he came closer I could see that it was Mahatma Gandhi.

We exchanged a few words, then he said, “Please follow me.”

He led me back through the fields towards my cabin.

As we got closer I saw that there was a small campfire in a clearing near a large tree.

We walked towards it and sev-eral figures who had been gathered around the fire got up and greeted Gandhi. I realized that one was Jesus, another Mohammed, a third Confucius…. They were the great religious leaders of human history. Including Gandhi there were eight of them.

Most seemed to be men but one was a beautiful black woman. She was obviously pregnant.

Behind them was a large wicki-up – an oval shelter made of bent saplings and covered with branches and bark. It appeared that they planned to stay the night.

The skies cleared and, look-ing to the south directly above the wickiup, I could see an enormous arc stretching like a ribbon from east to west across the sky.

It came to me that this would what the rings of Saturn would look like if a person was on the surface of that planet.

As I looked at the arc these words came to me: “And we shall build a New Jerusalem.”

And then I woke up.I came away from the dream

with the profound conviction that Gaia, the life on Earth, is pregnant with a new form of life, one with the potential to expand to the stars.

That means we have a two-fold task. The first is to do what we can to encourage the speedy and safe delivery of the child. The second is protect and preserve the mother.

Nothing else is nearly as impor-tant.

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Editor, The Times: One of the most sickening

aspects of Narendra Modi's recent visit to Canada was the fawning obsequiousness of Canada's media.

A match made in heaven — Harper plus Modi.

Worse was the reaction of the vulture capitalists. Oh boy, India is 'opening up' its econo-my. Let's rush in and loot and pillage while we can. Yahoo!

Well, it turns out that not all are enamoured by Modi the “rock star.”

First of all there are the Sikhs who have the temerity to point out that Modi was com-plicit in the deadly 2002 Hindu-Muslims riots in Gujarat where he was chief minister. They

want Modi charged with geno-cide.

Also Modi is influenced by (or uses?) the ultranationalist RSS volunteer corps, which is waging a virtual war of conversion against Christians, Muslims and Sikhs. This alone could tear India apart.

But there's more. In the last two to three years over 100,000 Indian farmers have committed suicide because of atrocious loan conditions. In India you can buy a Mercedes at six per cent interest. A farm tractor is 18 per cent interest.

Tens of thousands of angry farmers have protested in New Delhi over the Modi govern-ment's changing the rules brought in 2013 to protect

landowners from land-grabbing and forced relocation. Spooks the vulture capitalists (Oh! I mean investors), so strike the rules down – open up the economy, etc.

As to the investment vul-tures, when (rather than if) they make a total mess of things in India, as they did in post-communist Russia and other places, they will simply flap their wings and fly off to feed on some other privatized open-the-economy carcass.

And our brave new world corporate media will keep us well informed, you can be sure.

Not.Dennis PeacockClearwater, B.C.

Editor, The Times:I was wondering about the circus that is the

trial of Sen. Mike Duffy in Ottawa.The federal government is cutting back fund-

ing for programs for the public.Just think what a battery of lawyers will cost

from the minute they leave home for the next few weeks.

Lawyers’ fees will consume millions of dollars that should be going to hard-working taxpayers.

I have a solution. Initiate a mass recall cam-paign, fire the whole lot and start over.

Marshall GarddeckiKamloops, B.C.

Duffy trial a waste of moneyThe Greens are really blue, not pinkEditor, The Times:

People think that the Greens are a left wing party but this is a mistake. The Greens' economic policy is more ethically ‘True Blue’ than Mr. Harper's.

If you are a staunch conservative who is

dismayed with what Mr. Harper has done to conservative values and the Progressive Conservative party, then you really owe it to yourself to take a good, hard look at the Green economic policy.

Ms. May believes

in the power of the market and is more the true successor to the mantle of John Diefenbaker, Brian Mulroney and Joe Clark than Mr. Harper ever was.

Leo YoungVernon, B.C.


Editor, The Times:My name is Ian

Eakins and I had the privilege to live in Nepal for 11 years from 1977-88 and I guided mountain and river trips there until 1993. It is a place that is close to my heart and I believe that everyone that goes to Nepal comes back with an appreciation of what a special place it is and how wonderful the people are.

Now Nepal needs our help. As you know, a large earthquake struck the country on April 25 at mid-day. The devastation has been extensive but the good news for Kathmandu is that because of its acces-sibility and the fact that it is the seat of the political power, the bulk of international aid will be concentrat-ed there. The real need is in the middle hills and high mountain valleys.

The middle hills of Nepal are beautiful and are populated with extremely hard work-ing people. It is not

a wealthy place and life is tough. Villages near the epicenter had over 80 per cent of the homes destroyed and many people died.

One of my favourite places in Nepal was Langtang, a small mountain village at 11,300 ft. that was sur-rounded by magnifi-cent peaks. I first went there in 1977 and I had such a great time that I returned many times over the years. I made good friends there and the people were kind, generous, and fun. Langtang was com-pletely wiped off the face of the earth with a massive avalanche/landslide that came down from Langtang Lirung Mountain (23,000 ft) and totally buried Langtang and three other small vil-lages in the area. The people, the houses, the fields, the school, the animals and everything else was buried under tons of ice, snow, mud and rock. There is nothing left.

These small vil-lages will not make the news, they will not receive the aid. They

are too remote and too insignificant for the powers that be in Kathmandu. These villages are not made up of well-connected people. They are made up of hard working, industrious and loyal tribal people.

I have done a lot of research on the best way to get food and supplies to the villag-ers. You can go with the big charities like the Red Cross, Save the Children or Oxfam, and all are good chari-ties. There are three small charities how-ever, that already have people on the ground that have lived, or are living, in Nepal whose main goal is getting aid into the more remote middle hills and moun-tain regions on the country.

1) We Help Nepal www.wehelpnepal.org is run by people I know well and they are distributing food, shel-ter, supplies and water purification equipment.

2) The Nepal Karma Fund www.gofundme.com/nepal-karmafund, was estab-lished by families from

the Langtang Valley. All of the money will go to get Langtang back on its feet again. Their focus is to first look after the survi-vors, rebuild the homes in the villages that were not wiped out, and then get the trekking industry running again so there is work and income in the valley.

3) The Friends of Langtang – www.lang-tangvalleyhealth.org is an Australian-based organization. They had an excellent health clinic with two nurses and a small school up and running in Langtang Village. They have lost everything, including some of their staff, but they are not giving up and are going to rebuild.

Go to these sites and take a look. You will receive tax receipts from the big chari-ties, you may not from these small grass roots ones. If we could all put $20 or more into one of these organiza-tions and then pass this idea on to oth-ers – we may be able to make a difference for the people of the

mountains in Nepal.Thanks for read-

ing. If you have any questions about any of these organizations, please call me at 250-587-6444.Ian Eakins, Tay Briggs

and familyWells Gray Adventures

Clearwater, B.C.

Editor's Note: Before and after photos of Langtang village can be seen at www.abc.net.au/news/2015-04-27/nepal-earthquake-before-after-photos/6424570. Be warned – they are pretty grim.

Alice Vaisnis (with Richard): It's kind of hard to tell. Calgary's still in there and I like the Flames, but Mon-treal has quite a few points.

Fred Ameril:No, because Gary Bettman has already decided that Canada cannot win again.

Omar Shihadeh: No, because lately all the Canadian teams have not been play-ing to their potential. There are a lot of Canadian players on the American teams.

Esu Haile:I think so. The Ca-nadian teams are known to play good hockey and are ca-pable of winning the Stanley Cup.

Brook Barr (Lincoln City, Oregon, born in Ontario):No, I know who I'd like to win but they probably will not ... the Rangers. I think the Blackhawks might win.

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Meeting Gandhi on the Blue Bridgeeditorial by keith mcNeill

Opinion“ Mistakes that are perceived as mistakes are often not mistakes at all.”

- Kirk Douglas, actor

BC Press CouncilThe Times is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the BC Press Council.Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to BC Press Council, PO Box 1356, Ladysmith, B.C. V9G 1A9For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org

Not all enamoured by India's prime minister

Your editor likes to think of himself as having a scientific frame of mind and not giving a lot of weight to those who base their actions on dreams and por-tents.

Nevertheless, a dream I had quite a few years ago has had a profound influence on my life.

Recently, I announced that I plan to cycle 450 km from Toronto to Ottawa to promote a petition calling for a Canada-wide referendum on carbon fee-and-dividend.

Before that your editor, in 1987 and in 1989, walked from Clearwater to Toronto, a distance of about 4,000 km.

The walk was to have been a round-the-world pilgrim-age to India and back to honor Mahatma Gandhi.

Unfortunately, a minor but persistent foot injury (plantar fas-ciitis) forced me to turn back.

This is all unusual behavior and perhaps demands an explanation.

It all goes back to a dream I had it while I was living in a small log cabin on the Flats in Clearwater.

It was night and I was on the Blue Bridge in the fog. The bridge looked different, but at first I couldn’t say how.

Then I realized it wasn't a road-bridge anymore. Instead, it was a narrow, suspension foot-bridge.

Steel from the trusses that used to form the bridge had instead been used to make towers on either bank that held up the sus-pension bridge's cables.

The bridge was still colored blue, however.

A man walked towards me from the south out of the fog. As he came closer I could see that it was Mahatma Gandhi.

We exchanged a few words, then he said, “Please follow me.”

He led me back through the fields towards my cabin.

As we got closer I saw that there was a small campfire in a clearing near a large tree.

We walked towards it and sev-eral figures who had been gathered around the fire got up and greeted Gandhi. I realized that one was Jesus, another Mohammed, a third Confucius…. They were the great religious leaders of human history. Including Gandhi there were eight of them.

Most seemed to be men but one was a beautiful black woman. She was obviously pregnant.

Behind them was a large wicki-up – an oval shelter made of bent saplings and covered with branches and bark. It appeared that they planned to stay the night.

The skies cleared and, look-ing to the south directly above the wickiup, I could see an enormous arc stretching like a ribbon from east to west across the sky.

It came to me that this would what the rings of Saturn would look like if a person was on the surface of that planet.

As I looked at the arc these words came to me: “And we shall build a New Jerusalem.”

And then I woke up.I came away from the dream

with the profound conviction that Gaia, the life on Earth, is pregnant with a new form of life, one with the potential to expand to the stars.

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Editor, The Times: One of the most sickening

aspects of Narendra Modi's recent visit to Canada was the fawning obsequiousness of Canada's media.

A match made in heaven — Harper plus Modi.

Worse was the reaction of the vulture capitalists. Oh boy, India is 'opening up' its econo-my. Let's rush in and loot and pillage while we can. Yahoo!

Well, it turns out that not all are enamoured by Modi the “rock star.”

First of all there are the Sikhs who have the temerity to point out that Modi was com-plicit in the deadly 2002 Hindu-Muslims riots in Gujarat where he was chief minister. They

want Modi charged with geno-cide.

Also Modi is influenced by (or uses?) the ultranationalist RSS volunteer corps, which is waging a virtual war of conversion against Christians, Muslims and Sikhs. This alone could tear India apart.

But there's more. In the last two to three years over 100,000 Indian farmers have committed suicide because of atrocious loan conditions. In India you can buy a Mercedes at six per cent interest. A farm tractor is 18 per cent interest.

Tens of thousands of angry farmers have protested in New Delhi over the Modi govern-ment's changing the rules brought in 2013 to protect

landowners from land-grabbing and forced relocation. Spooks the vulture capitalists (Oh! I mean investors), so strike the rules down – open up the economy, etc.

As to the investment vul-tures, when (rather than if) they make a total mess of things in India, as they did in post-communist Russia and other places, they will simply flap their wings and fly off to feed on some other privatized open-the-economy carcass.

And our brave new world corporate media will keep us well informed, you can be sure.

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trial of Sen. Mike Duffy in Ottawa.The federal government is cutting back fund-

ing for programs for the public.Just think what a battery of lawyers will cost

from the minute they leave home for the next few weeks.

Lawyers’ fees will consume millions of dollars that should be going to hard-working taxpayers.

I have a solution. Initiate a mass recall cam-paign, fire the whole lot and start over.

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Ms. May believes

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Editor, The Times:My name is Ian

Eakins and I had the privilege to live in Nepal for 11 years from 1977-88 and I guided mountain and river trips there until 1993. It is a place that is close to my heart and I believe that everyone that goes to Nepal comes back with an appreciation of what a special place it is and how wonderful the people are.

Now Nepal needs our help. As you know, a large earthquake struck the country on April 25 at mid-day. The devastation has been extensive but the good news for Kathmandu is that because of its acces-sibility and the fact that it is the seat of the political power, the bulk of international aid will be concentrat-ed there. The real need is in the middle hills and high mountain valleys.

The middle hills of Nepal are beautiful and are populated with extremely hard work-ing people. It is not

a wealthy place and life is tough. Villages near the epicenter had over 80 per cent of the homes destroyed and many people died.

One of my favourite places in Nepal was Langtang, a small mountain village at 11,300 ft. that was sur-rounded by magnifi-cent peaks. I first went there in 1977 and I had such a great time that I returned many times over the years. I made good friends there and the people were kind, generous, and fun. Langtang was com-pletely wiped off the face of the earth with a massive avalanche/landslide that came down from Langtang Lirung Mountain (23,000 ft) and totally buried Langtang and three other small vil-lages in the area. The people, the houses, the fields, the school, the animals and everything else was buried under tons of ice, snow, mud and rock. There is nothing left.

These small vil-lages will not make the news, they will not receive the aid. They

are too remote and too insignificant for the powers that be in Kathmandu. These villages are not made up of well-connected people. They are made up of hard working, industrious and loyal tribal people.

I have done a lot of research on the best way to get food and supplies to the villag-ers. You can go with the big charities like the Red Cross, Save the Children or Oxfam, and all are good chari-ties. There are three small charities how-ever, that already have people on the ground that have lived, or are living, in Nepal whose main goal is getting aid into the more remote middle hills and moun-tain regions on the country.

1) We Help Nepal www.wehelpnepal.org is run by people I know well and they are distributing food, shel-ter, supplies and water purification equipment.

2) The Nepal Karma Fund www.gofundme.com/nepal-karmafund, was estab-lished by families from

the Langtang Valley. All of the money will go to get Langtang back on its feet again. Their focus is to first look after the survi-vors, rebuild the homes in the villages that were not wiped out, and then get the trekking industry running again so there is work and income in the valley.

3) The Friends of Langtang – www.lang-tangvalleyhealth.org is an Australian-based organization. They had an excellent health clinic with two nurses and a small school up and running in Langtang Village. They have lost everything, including some of their staff, but they are not giving up and are going to rebuild.

Go to these sites and take a look. You will receive tax receipts from the big chari-ties, you may not from these small grass roots ones. If we could all put $20 or more into one of these organiza-tions and then pass this idea on to oth-ers – we may be able to make a difference for the people of the

mountains in Nepal.Thanks for read-

ing. If you have any questions about any of these organizations, please call me at 250-587-6444.Ian Eakins, Tay Briggs

and familyWells Gray Adventures

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Editor's Note: Before and after photos of Langtang village can be seen at www.abc.net.au/news/2015-04-27/nepal-earthquake-before-after-photos/6424570. Be warned – they are pretty grim.

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A 57-year-old Clearwater man drowned while fishing in Adams Lake early Saturday morning. His body was recov-ered Sunday morning. As of press-time the man's name had not been released.

The man reportedly was fishing with his 22-year-old nephew near Refuge Bay in a 12-foot aluminum boat when the wind blew up and the boat capsized.

The nephew was able to swim approxi-mately 100 m to shore but the man did not. Neither were wearing lifejackets.

Shuswap Search and Rescue did a shore search and a water surface search Saturday after-noon, while RCMP

Underway Recovery Team searched the lake bottom Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning.

50 YEARS AGO:The School District

26 (North Thompson) board accepted a bid of $55,000 to build Star Lake School, but the contractor later withdrew the bid. The school board also accepted a bid of $20,000 build a teacher-age for the school.

45 YEARS AGO:Jean Nelson of Blue

River was chosen "Mrs. Chatelaine" by the Canada-wide magazine.

Servicing the school area and the Flats with water was expected to cost $233,000, CID trustees were told. Victoria was insisting that the dam be con-structed to provide for a dry year, but it was thought the extra cost could be reduced by diverting creeks.

40 YEARS AGO:The federal govern-

ment was considering establishing a minimum security prison in the Clearwater area, M.P. Len Marchand told an informal meeting at the library. He offered funding suggestions to the Vavenby Recreation Commission, which had plans to build an $82,000 A-frame build-ing with a full skating rink and curling facili-ties.

Tracy Holland won a contest to design a lapel button for Clearwater's 50th anniversary.

35 YEARS AGO:May Queen can-

didates were Ruby McMillan, Suzanne Tonge, Suzie Russell, Roberta Bucknell, Jerrie Wilkie, Maria McGregor, Sheila Watson, Karen McClinton and Bonnie-Lynn Kupsch.

Clearwater ambu-lance service reported doing 220 calls in the previous year.

30 YEARS AGO:Fire completely

destroyed the home of Bob and Robyn Rexin in the Greer Subdivision of Clearwater. Only a few members of the Signal Butte Fire Department were able to respond, due to busy phone lines and several being away working.

Approximately 2,600 people paid admission to attend a Home, Leisure and Industry Show at the Sportsplex, organized by Clearwater Recreation Association and Raft River Riders.

Blue River Legion was a hive of activity as folks gathered for a farewell supper for Janie Lamont, Fred and Katie Vlutters and Nina Ward. Lamont received an hon-orary lifetime member-ship in the Lioness Club.

25 YEARS AGO:Over 60 people

raised more than $7,000 in a walk-athon to benefit an extended care facil-

ity in Clearwater. Oldest taking part was 81-year-old Elsie Goss.

May Queen pag-eant organizers Kathy Downey and Phyllis Bucknell canceled the pageant after three meetings and no inter-ested candidates com-ing forward.

20 YEARS AGO:A 14-year-old girl

was taken to ambulance with suspected alcohol poisoning, plus drugs, alcohol and a switch-blade were seized, and seven 24-hour suspen-sions laid when RCMP set up a roadblock at the entrance to "the Farm," a popular site for bush parties near Clearwater. Sgt. Rex Henry said, "We will be taking a strict enforce-ment approach in that area."

Funds should be available for certified substitute teachers to travel to Blue River, PAC representative Valerie Wolf recom-mended to School District 26 trustees.

15 YEARS AGO:An intensive moni-

toring program being conducted in a creek

that Clearwater draws some of its water from should make sure that logging and road con-struction have minimal negative impacts, said forester Wes Bieber.

10 YEARS AGO:Jack Braaksma was

elected chairman of the CID for a three-year term. Other elections included Max Tanner and Carol Robertson to the board.

Money continued to fill up the coffers of organizations in the valley – $50,000 was donated to YCS by Interior Savings Credit Union, and $10,000 was donated by the banking institution for the North Thompson Economic Development Strategy in Barriere.

A CN train derail-ment near Avola started a small fire that was put out by a helicopter and water bomber. Later in the month, five more small fires broke out, including two in the hills south of Little Fort and one at the local library.

5 YEARS AGO:Tax rates in

Clearwater were going down. Director of

finance Scott Coulson had recommended to council that mil rates be reduced by three points. "It's good to see the numbers go down,"

commented Mayor John Harwood.

Barrie and Liz Clarke said they planned to auction off Wells Gray Golf and RV Resort. "We just wish we were 20 years younger," said Barrie.

1 YEAR AGO:World renowned artist

Robert Bateman donated a painting of an eagle's

head as first prize in the Kids-in-Wild-Nature treasure hunt in Wells Gray Park. “I'm pleased to contribute artwork and hope it translates into helping the community,” Bateman said.

An article outlined how a dog guide named Valour was helping Marnie Peters. The Clearwater woman had been partially paralyzed during surgery eight years earlier.

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VANCOUVER – Mother’s Day is around the corner and while scammers may love their mom’s too, they’ll think nothing of scam-ming you and your mom out of your cash.

“Mother’s Day is one of the biggest spending times of the year after Christmas,” say Evan Kelly, senior communications advi-sor for BBB serving Mainland BC. “Flower shopping online is fast and convenient, but not without its risks. While the vast majority of people are thrilled with their purchases, oth-ers have learned these transactions can lead to profound disappoint-ment.”

As with any special time of the year, BBB warns of potential scams when shopping for Mom:

Flowers:• Start with trust.

Check out the compa-ny with BBB at www.

mbc.bbb.org to see what other consumers’ experiences have been.

• Allow time for shipping. Check with the retailer to make sure that you have allowed enough time for delivery by your specified date. Make sure that this date is specified clearly and guaranteed when you order.

• Ask around. Recommendations from friends are always a good bet.

• Search for loca-tion. Does the online flower shop have a brick and mortar store to contact if there is a problem?

E-Cards:• Don’t open any

e-cards that don’t have your children’s name in them.

• E-cards with generic “From your kids!!” could be fake.

• Opening non-specific e-cards can subject your computer to malware.

• Call your kids to see if they did in fact send an e-card.

• Look for spell-ing mistakes like ‘Congratulation!’ or if names are spelled wrong.

• Any doubts, just delete it.

Gift Card Scams:• Don’t purchase

gift cards from pop-ups in social media.

• Go to the website of, or the store where you wish to purchase the gift card.

• Make sure the code on the back has not been revealed.

• If buying online, makes sure your anti-virus programs are up to date.

• Point of purchase website should begin with https://

• They should have no expiration date.

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A 56-year-old Clearwater man Michael Treseng drowned while fishing in Adams Lake early Saturday morning. His body was recov-ered Sunday morning. The man reportedly was fishing with his 22-year-old nephew near Refuge Bay in a 12-foot aluminum boat when the wind blew up and the boat capsized.

The nephew was able to swim approxi-mately 100 m to shore but the man did not. Neither were wearing lifejackets.

Shuswap Search and Rescue did a shore search and a water surface search Saturday after-noon, while RCMP

Underway Recovery Team searched the lake bottom Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning.

50 YEARS AGO:The School District

26 (North Thompson) board accepted a bid of $55,000 to build Star Lake School, but the contractor later withdrew the bid. The school board also accepted a bid of $20,000 build a teacher-age for the school.

45 YEARS AGO:Jean Nelson of Blue

River was chosen "Mrs. Chatelaine" by the Canada-wide magazine.

Servicing the school area and the Flats with water was expected to cost $233,000, CID trustees were told. Victoria was insisting that the dam be con-structed to provide for a dry year, but it was thought the extra cost could be reduced by diverting creeks.

40 YEARS AGO:The federal govern-

ment was considering establishing a minimum security prison in the Clearwater area, M.P. Len Marchand told an informal meeting at the library. He offered funding suggestions to the Vavenby Recreation Commission, which had plans to build an $82,000 A-frame build-ing with a full skating rink and curling facili-ties.

Tracy Holland won a contest to design a lapel button for Clearwater's 50th anniversary.

35 YEARS AGO:May Queen can-

didates were Ruby McMillan, Suzanne Tonge, Suzie Russell, Roberta Bucknell, Jerrie Wilkie, Maria McGregor, Sheila Watson, Karen McClinton and Bonnie-Lynn Kupsch.

Clearwater ambu-lance service reported doing 220 calls in the previous year.

30 YEARS AGO:Fire completely

destroyed the home of Bob and Robyn Rexin in the Greer Subdivision of Clearwater. Only a few members of the Signal Butte Fire Department were able to respond, due to busy phone lines and several being away working.

Approximately 2,600 people paid admission to attend a Home, Leisure and Industry Show at the Sportsplex, organized by Clearwater Recreation Association and Raft River Riders.

Blue River Legion was a hive of activity as folks gathered for a farewell supper for Janie Lamont, Fred and Katie Vlutters and Nina Ward. Lamont received an hon-orary lifetime member-ship in the Lioness Club.

25 YEARS AGO:Over 60 people

raised more than $7,000 in a walk-athon to benefit an extended care facil-

ity in Clearwater. Oldest taking part was 81-year-old Elsie Goss.

May Queen pag-eant organizers Kathy Downey and Phyllis Bucknell canceled the pageant after three meetings and no inter-ested candidates com-ing forward.

20 YEARS AGO:A 14-year-old girl

was taken to ambulance with suspected alcohol poisoning, plus drugs, alcohol and a switch-blade were seized, and seven 24-hour suspen-sions laid when RCMP set up a roadblock at the entrance to "the Farm," a popular site for bush parties near Clearwater. Sgt. Rex Henry said, "We will be taking a strict enforce-ment approach in that area."

Funds should be available for certified substitute teachers to travel to Blue River, PAC representative Valerie Wolf recom-mended to School District 26 trustees.

15 YEARS AGO:An intensive moni-

toring program being conducted in a creek

that Clearwater draws some of its water from should make sure that logging and road con-struction have minimal negative impacts, said forester Wes Bieber.

10 YEARS AGO:Jack Braaksma was

elected chairman of the CID for a three-year term. Other elections included Max Tanner and Carol Robertson to the board.

Money continued to fill up the coffers of organizations in the valley – $50,000 was donated to YCS by Interior Savings Credit Union, and $10,000 was donated by the banking institution for the North Thompson Economic Development Strategy in Barriere.

A CN train derail-ment near Avola started a small fire that was put out by a helicopter and water bomber. Later in the month, five more small fires broke out, including two in the hills south of Little Fort and one at the local library.

5 YEARS AGO:Tax rates in

Clearwater were going down. Director of

finance Scott Coulson had recommended to council that mil rates be reduced by three points. "It's good to see the numbers go down,"

commented Mayor John Harwood.

Barrie and Liz Clarke said they planned to auction off Wells Gray Golf and RV Resort. "We just wish we were 20 years younger," said Barrie.

1 YEAR AGO:World renowned artist

Robert Bateman donated a painting of an eagle's

head as first prize in the Kids-in-Wild-Nature treasure hunt in Wells Gray Park. “I'm pleased to contribute artwork and hope it translates into helping the community,” Bateman said.

An article outlined how a dog guide named Valour was helping Marnie Peters. The Clearwater woman had been partially paralyzed during surgery eight years earlier.

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BACK IN TIME

6 - 7

Clearwater man drowns in Adams Lake

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VANCOUVER – Mother’s Day is around the corner and while scammers may love their mom’s too, they’ll think nothing of scam-ming you and your mom out of your cash.

“Mother’s Day is one of the biggest spending times of the year after Christmas,” say Evan Kelly, senior communications advi-sor for BBB serving Mainland BC. “Flower shopping online is fast and convenient, but not without its risks. While the vast majority of people are thrilled with their purchases, oth-ers have learned these transactions can lead to profound disappoint-ment.”

As with any special time of the year, BBB warns of potential scams when shopping for Mom:

Flowers:• Start with trust.

Check out the compa-ny with BBB at www.

mbc.bbb.org to see what other consumers’ experiences have been.

• Allow time for shipping. Check with the retailer to make sure that you have allowed enough time for delivery by your specified date. Make sure that this date is specified clearly and guaranteed when you order.

• Ask around. Recommendations from friends are always a good bet.

• Search for loca-tion. Does the online flower shop have a brick and mortar store to contact if there is a problem?

E-Cards:• Don’t open any

e-cards that don’t have your children’s name in them.

• E-cards with generic “From your kids!!” could be fake.

• Opening non-specific e-cards can subject your computer to malware.

• Call your kids to see if they did in fact send an e-card.

• Look for spell-ing mistakes like ‘Congratulation!’ or if names are spelled wrong.

• Any doubts, just delete it.

Gift Card Scams:• Don’t purchase

gift cards from pop-ups in social media.

• Go to the website of, or the store where you wish to purchase the gift card.

• Make sure the code on the back has not been revealed.

• If buying online, makes sure your anti-virus programs are up to date.

• Point of purchase website should begin with https://

• They should have no expiration date.

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MMHA P P Y

MOTHER’S DAY

Pancake breakfasts start

Upper Clearwater residents Bill and Linda Brierley take part in the first Elks pancake breakfast of the season on May 2. The local service club plans to serve up eggs, bacon, sausages, pancakes and coffee every Saturday morning from now until fall. Photo by Keith McNeill

Look out for Mother’s Day scams

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KAMLOOPS – The provincial government has pro-vided Thompson Rivers University with $387,840 for 70 critical

trade seats to reduce wait times for students entering an in-demand trade profession.

TRU’s funding will go toward the following programs:

• Welding: 18 Foundation seats

• Carpentry: 18 Foundation seats

• Heavy Mechanical Trades: 18 Foundation seats

• Millwright: 16 Foundation seats

“Trades foundation programs give students

the opportunity to take their first step on a path to trades certifica-tion,” Kamloops-North Thompson MLA Terry Lake said. “This fund-ing will bring more stu-dents into trades pro-grams, allowing them to enter the workforce and apply their specialized training in one of the in-demand sectors.”

TRU’s support is part of a $6.1-million initiative to fund 1,429 additional critical trade seats this year in 14

public post-secondary institutions throughout the province and sup-ports B.C.’s Skills for Jobs Blueprint.

Foundation train-ing programs provide students with the basic knowledge and skills needed for entry into a particular occupation. Students receive credit for the first level of apprenticeship training in a specific field by the Industry Training Authority (ITA) upon successful completion.

B.C.’s Skills for Jobs Blueprint outlines how the provincial govern-ment is re-engineering the education system – from kindergarten through to post-secondary training and beyond – to make sure education and training aligns with B.C. jobs.

B.C. expects one million job openings by 2022. More than 78 per cent of jobs will require some form of post-secondary educa-tion.

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Directors of the Thompson-Nicola Regional District held a public hearing for a zoning amendment bylaw and a manu-factured-home park bylaw during a board meeting on April 30.

The update to the manufactured-home bylaw is primarily for the purposes of: 1)

definitions/provision concordance;2) better providing for bare-land strata

subdivision of MHPs; and3) advisable clarifications based upon

recent litigation.The term of the manufactured-home

park preliminary layout approval (PLA) is extended from six months to a year; viola-tions could be enforced via ticketing and

adjudication; strata subdivision is explic-itly enabled; and definitions for manufac-tured homes, RVs, campgrounds, etc. are identical across all overlapping bylaws.

Following the hearing, the TNRD board of directors passed the bylaws.

Bylaw for commercial composting facilitiesProposed Bylaw 2516, 2015, through

zoning, lawfully allows the TNRD to regulate bio-solid processing and com-posting.

The board reviewed proposed Bylaw 2516 and provided direction to staff to initiate the required zoning and official community plan amendments, including a broad consultation initiative with First Nations.

Public hearing held for manufactured-home park bylaw

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“Did you know our proposed expansion follows the existing route for most of the way?”

- Carey Johannesson, Project Lead, Land & Right-of-Way, Trans Mountain Expansion Project.

For more information, go to TransMountain.com/planning-the-routeEmail: [email protected] · Phone: 1-866-514-6700

Committed to safety since 1953.

OF THE ROUTE IS ON THE EXISTING RIGHT-OF-WAY.73%

(or 98km) WILL REQUIRE NEW ROUTING.10%

WILL FOLLOW OTHER LINEAR INFRASTRUCTURES, SUCH AS HYDRO, TELUS, RAILWAYS AND HIGHWAYS.

17%

The proposed Trans Mountain Expansion follows the existing

route or other linear infrastructure for 90% of the way.

That means less than 100 kms needs to be moved to undisturbed

lands. These reroutes will be made to improve safety and address

environmental considerations, and will accommodate changes

in land usage since the pipeline was originally built in 1953.

We’ve been talking with the public, stakeholders, landowners

and Aboriginal communities along the proposed corridor to hear

their concerns. We expect you will ask questions. We’ve made

adjustments in many places to address the concerns we’ve heard.

Our intention in all of our planning is to minimize the impact on

residents, communities and the environment, while ensuring that

safe construction and operations are possible.

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(L-r) Robin Shook, Jarnail Randhawa (hidden), Surjit Randhawa, Sowarn Heer, and Arvinder Heer pull on ropes to raise the flagpole at Clearwater's Sikh Temple on Saturday.

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Thanks to a couple of donations, the Cook it, Try It, Like It! (CITILI) program in Interior elementary schools is expanding. Simone Jennings, a nutrition-ist with the Interior Health Authority, said a $4,000 grant from NutritionLink Services Society, part of the VanCity Community Foundation, is going toward adding five rural schools to the program, which pro-vides one after-school session a week for five weeks as it exposes children to food.

The Real Canadian Superstore in Kamloops also donat-ed almost $1,200 worth of kitchen sup-plies that will be used to create kits used in the program.

CITILI started in 2014 to teach chil-dren in grades 4 to 7 about nutrition, food safety, knife skills, where food comes from, how to grow it and how to cook it. At the end of the pro-gram, children tour a grocery store.

While the program has been offered in Kamloops, the VanCity grant is expanding to Logan Lake, Barriere, Chase, Heffley Creek and

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Jennings said research shows if a child is involved in growing and prepar-ing a food, the child is more likely to try it.

“If you can get kids touching and tasting and chopping vegetables, the more likely they’ll eat them –and that can help with childhood obe-sity,” Jennings said.

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The Superstore donation earlier this year was used to

build the kitchen kits, including everything

from blenders to paring knifes to tea

towels to dishes and cutlery.

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Submitted

Finally golfing season is in full swing. The first Ladies Night was on April 23 and it was well attended with 16 players on the course and all stayed for dinner at the course restaurant. The evening was very cold and windy and some had to have a hot drink in the clubhouse to warm up.

The winners for the first week for Flight #1 were: Carol Hindle – long drive, long putt, long drive in twp and low gross; Debbie Pearce got low net (well, there were only the two of them). For Flight #2: Madeline Klassen- low gross, Anna Mae Dee - low net, Madeline - long drive, Marg Anderson - long putt and long drive in two. For Flight #3: Stephanie Turner – low gross and long putt (it was a doozie), Daisy Hystad – low net, Abbey Bates – long drive, and Reita Vandenborre – long drive in two.

No one was able to get on the green in one for KP. Madeline had the longest putt for all and also the least number of putts (only 11, WOW!). Abbey and Eileen Sedgwick tied for the most putts (I’ll never tell how many). Madeline, Korinne Isbister and Reita all got new balls to replace the ones they put into the pond on #4. There were no winners for the Deuce and Birdie pots.

Eleven take part in second sessionOn the April 30 Ladies Night there were

11 players. Winners were: Flight #1 – as Lois Vandamme was the only player in this flight she got long drive, long putt and long drive in two and low gross. Flight #2: Jan Johnston – low gross, long drive, and long putt, Madeline Klassen – low net and KP, Marg Anderson – long drive in two. Flight #3: Korinne – low gross, Daisy Hystad – low net, Reita Vandenborre – KP, Sheila Colter – long putt and Stephanie Turner – long drive in two.

Marg A. was closest to the windmill, Lois V had the least putts and Isabell Hadford had the most. Korinne I. won the deuce pot with a birdie on #5. Lois, Stephanie and Isabell all put balls in the pond on #4.

Thank you to all our sponsors for the 2015 season. For the first two weeks the sponsors were Pharmasave, O’Bryans Café, The Caboose, Buy-Low, MacLennan Farm, Home Hardware, Wells Gray Inn, Raft River Greenhouse, The Painted Turtle, Hop’N’Hog Tap and Smokehouse, and Fleetwest.

Don’t forget that Ladies Night is every Thursday. Please give Linda a call at 587-6100 to book your tee time.

Ladies Nights begin at Lacarya

Students try “Cook it, try it, like it!”

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Raiders beat BarriereClearwater Secondary School senior girls soccer player Megan Sim (l) kicks the ball over the head of two Barriere players during a game at CSS on Wednesday, April 22. The local squad won 6-0.Photo by Keith McNeill

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As paddlers, it’s perhaps easier than many other recreational boat-ers to head out on the water once the ice has receded. Just strap it to your vehicle’s roof rack and away you go. To ensure that this outing isn’t spoiled by an emergency on the water, it’s important that we take a few extra precautions before heading out.

A good start is to invite a fellow paddler to come along with their canoe or kayak. That way, you have someone available to help if needed.

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Thanks to a couple of donations, the Cook it, Try It, Like It! (CITILI) program in Interior elementary schools is expanding. Simone Jennings, a nutrition-ist with the Interior Health Authority, said a $4,000 grant from NutritionLink Services Society, part of the VanCity Community Foundation, is going toward adding five rural schools to the program, which pro-vides one after-school session a week for five weeks as it exposes children to food.

The Real Canadian Superstore in Kamloops also donat-ed almost $1,200 worth of kitchen sup-plies that will be used to create kits used in the program.

CITILI started in 2014 to teach chil-dren in grades 4 to 7 about nutrition, food safety, knife skills, where food comes from, how to grow it and how to cook it. At the end of the pro-gram, children tour a grocery store.

While the program has been offered in Kamloops, the VanCity grant is expanding to Logan Lake, Barriere, Chase, Heffley Creek and

Blue River in a pilot project to gauge inter-est in those towns.

At some schools, it will also be offered to children in kindergar-ten to grade 3.

Among the lessons they learn, for exam-ple, is the amount of sugar in popular drinks – and then they’re shown how to make a smoothie with ingredients from fruits and spinach.

Next comes the taste test and the dis-covery not everything needs to be loaded with sugars.

Another lesson sees kids peeling and chopping vegetables, adding some oils and spices and roasting them.

Jennings said research shows if a child is involved in growing and prepar-ing a food, the child is more likely to try it.

“If you can get kids touching and tasting and chopping vegetables, the more likely they’ll eat them –and that can help with childhood obe-sity,” Jennings said.

The project is a partnership between the IHA community nutrition program, School District 73 and the City of Kamloops, which provides a chef to oversee the cooking.

The Superstore donation earlier this year was used to

build the kitchen kits, including everything

from blenders to paring knifes to tea

towels to dishes and cutlery.

12 - 13

Submitted

Finally golfing season is in full swing. The first Ladies Night was on April 23 and it was well attended with 16 players on the course and all stayed for dinner at the course restaurant. The evening was very cold and windy and some had to have a hot drink in the clubhouse to warm up.

The winners for the first week for Flight #1 were: Carol Hindle – long drive, long putt, long drive in twp and low gross; Debbie Pearce got low net (well, there were only the two of them). For Flight #2: Madeline Klassen- low gross, Anna Mae Dee - low net, Madeline - long drive, Marg Anderson - long putt and long drive in two. For Flight #3: Stephanie Turner – low gross and long putt (it was a doozie), Daisy Hystad – low net, Abbey Bates – long drive, and Reita Vandenborre – long drive in two.

No one was able to get on the green in one for KP. Madeline had the longest putt for all and also the least number of putts (only 11, WOW!). Abbey and Eileen Sedgwick tied for the most putts (I’ll never tell how many). Madeline, Korinne Isbister and Reita all got new balls to replace the ones they put into the pond on #4. There were no winners for the Deuce and Birdie pots.

Eleven take part in second sessionOn the April 30 Ladies Night there were

11 players. Winners were: Flight #1 – as Lois Vandamme was the only player in this flight she got long drive, long putt and long drive in two and low gross. Flight #2: Jan Johnston – low gross, long drive, and long putt, Madeline Klassen – low net and KP, Marg Anderson – long drive in two. Flight #3: Korinne – low gross, Daisy Hystad – low net, Reita Vandenborre – KP, Sheila Colter – long putt and Stephanie Turner – long drive in two.

Marg A. was closest to the windmill, Lois V had the least putts and Isabell Hadford had the most. Korinne I. won the deuce pot with a birdie on #5. Lois, Stephanie and Isabell all put balls in the pond on #4.

Thank you to all our sponsors for the 2015 season. For the first two weeks the sponsors were Pharmasave, O’Bryans Café, The Caboose, Buy-Low, MacLennan Farm, Home Hardware, Wells Gray Inn, Raft River Greenhouse, The Painted Turtle, Hop’N’Hog Tap and Smokehouse, and Fleetwest.

Don’t forget that Ladies Night is every Thursday. Please give Linda a call at 587-6100 to book your tee time.

Ladies Nights begin at Lacarya

Students try “Cook it, try it, like it!”

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Raiders beat BarriereClearwater Secondary School senior girls soccer player Megan Sim (l) kicks the ball over the head of two Barriere players during a game at CSS on Wednesday, April 22. The local squad won 6-0.Photo by Keith McNeill

Submitted

As paddlers, it’s perhaps easier than many other recreational boat-ers to head out on the water once the ice has receded. Just strap it to your vehicle’s roof rack and away you go. To ensure that this outing isn’t spoiled by an emergency on the water, it’s important that we take a few extra precautions before heading out.

A good start is to invite a fellow paddler to come along with their canoe or kayak. That way, you have someone available to help if needed.

Reload all your safety equipment on the boat, to make sure every-thing is in proper working order.

The weather can change quickly in early spring. Always check the (marine) forecast to be alerted of incoming weather. Realistically assess your paddling skills against potential weather.

The water is still very cold. Either wear or bring along thermal protective clothing that can be lay-

ered. A wetsuit or paddling drysuit would be best.

A key piece of safety equipment is a marine radio or, where service is reliable, a cellphone to call. At this time of year, there are fewer boats on the water to spot you and help. Cellphones should be kept in a watertight container to avoid potential water damage. Before departing, tell a reliable person where you are going, when you expect to return and the number to call should you not return as sched-uled.

Wear your lifejacket. With the number of styles available today, some specifically designed for pad-dlers, there really is no reason not to wear one. It might just save your life.

Finally, make sure you have practiced and are skilled enough to quickly re-board your boat both assisted and unassisted in the case you capsize or fall into the water.

For more safe boating tips, visit www.csbc.ca.

Early spring paddling — make sure both you and your boat are prepared

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Business & Service DirectoryACCOUNTANT - CERTIFIED

STONE & COMPANYJason O’Driscoll, CPA, CA - Bob Lawrie, CPA, CGA

Chartered 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

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674-3343

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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

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Al Kirkwood674-3343

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

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ContractingConstructionConstruction &

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to Roof

Rob Kerslake

Steve Noble

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250-674-0079

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Contractor

Building Contractor

Renovations • HAFI Jobs

250-674-3875

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HANS OUNPUU

MOTOR LICENCE OFFICE

ICBC AgentDistrict of Clearwater

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

Open through the Noon hour

Motor Licence Office Plumbing & Drains

NORTH THOMPSON

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

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Construction

Construction and Home Renovation

MARSHALL MCRAERed Seal Carpenter

[email protected]

250-674-1182

On the Level Enterprises

Automotive Repair

Marcel’s

250-674-2522

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Automobile Service & PartsBall Fields

Gas

GolfGroceries & ProduceInformationLibrary

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PharmacyPicinic Grounds

North Thompson Sportsplex

Post Of�cePolice (RCMP)

Real EstateRestaurant

Welcome to

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Safety Mart

Supersave Gas Wells Gray Golf Resort & RV Park

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Aspen Auto & Service

Dee’s General StoreClearwater Times

Wells Gray Inn

Dairy Queen

Old Caboose

Resource Centre

Home Hardware

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Birch Island

TNT TransmissionsThe Laundromat

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Lane’s Towing

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Fire season beginsOn April 19, a campfire

escaped its confines and burned a grassy field area on a rural prop-erty in East Blackpool.

Clearwater and Blackpool fire departments responded to the call as requested by Forestry due to the proximity of the grass fire to the forest.

There were no injuries, and the fire crews were able to contain and eventually put out the fire after some hard work.

This early season fire should remind everyone that fires can happen quickly and easily from the smallest of campfires, and even discarded cigarettes.

All fires require safety precautions to be taken to prevent this kind of event. A simple campfire requires a hand-tool and eight litres of water on hand in the event the fire tries to spread. A fine of $345 can be issued for not following fire safety laws.

Break and enterOn April 28, a residence in Little Fort was broken into during the

day while the owner was away. A laptop was stolen.The investigation is ongoing. Police request that anyone who saw

someone or something that didn’t quite seem right in the area that day please to contact Clearwater RCMP.

Vehicle fireOn April 29, Clearwater RCMP responded to a report of a vehicle

on fire on the side of Highway 5 in Blackpool.Traffic on the highway was minimally affected while fire crews sub-

dued the fire.The driver was able to escape the vehicle uninjured, but the vehicle

was severely damaged.It was not known what caused the fire, which occurred while the

vehicle was been driven.

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C L E A R W A T E R

1-800-222-TIPSClearwater RCMP Report

Times Staff

Lacarya golf course offi-cially opened March 27, according to owners Heinz and Linda Fitz. This was the sec-ond earliest date open as noted by former owners Joe and Teri Pelton, with the earliest being March 23.

Mens night kicked off Wednesday, April 15 with a good turnout and great golf with almost all who participat-ed winning some money prize.

The men held their annual general meeting on April 22

and assignment of officers was completed. Club captain for second year is Larry Colborne, secretary treasurer Lorne Wright, and president Jon Kreke.

Ladies waited a bit longer to start Thursdays ladies night, looking for a little warmer weather. April 23 was the first Ladies night with a good turn-out, lots of fun and prizes. The cool day did not dampen their spirits.

Both mens and ladies night members extend a welcome to old and new golfers alike

to join either men's club on Wednesdays or ladies club on Thursdays for some good golfing on an ever improving course, loads of fun and great prizes.

Check out the punch card offer. Buy any 2RD, 5 RD, 10 RD (nine or 18 holes) and get one free round on each card.

Memberships available as well, its still early, lots of year left for many more games.

The restaurant is officially open seven days a week from 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Golf now happening in Blackpool

Can you answer faster than a third graderSchool District No. 73 trustee Shelley Sim (l) is challenged for math answers by Barriere El-ementary School grade 3 student Racheal Bijl as the school board meets in the school on April 13.Photo by Jill Hayward

Business & Service Directory

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

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Taylor, Epp & DolderLawyers

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

Lawyer in attendance: Elmer Epp

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

Lawyers

MOTOR LICENCE OFFICE

ICBC AgentDistrict of Clearwater

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

Open through the Noon hour

Motor Licence Office

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

email: [email protected]

Satellite Service

WELLS GRAY

TAXIAVAILABLE 24 HOURS • 7 DAYS A WEEK

250-674-2214 • 250-674-1542

Taxi Service

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

YEARS EXPERIENCEResidential & Industrial Wells

Certifi ed Well DrillerDuane BochekKamloops, B.C.

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

Water Wells

Safe ShelterIf you need help getting away from domestic abuse,

call Safe Home

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

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

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

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

Lawyer

Jim McCreightin Clearwater the 2 nd & 4 th

W ednesday of each month

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

Located in the BB&R Insuranceoffice, Brookfield Mall

Jim McCreightin Clearwater the 2 nd & 4 th

W ednesday of each month

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

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

Nursery


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

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

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

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

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

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

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massage

Located In The Legion Building

BODY HARMONYShiatsu Clinic

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

appointments(250) 674-0098

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JAYLEE DOG GROOMINGArlee Yoerger

Professional Quality Pet Grooming

3133 Hundsbedt RdVAVENBY BC

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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

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Fire season beginsOn April 19, a campfire

escaped its confines and burned a grassy field area on a rural prop-erty in East Blackpool.

Clearwater and Blackpool fire departments responded to the call as requested by Forestry due to the proximity of the grass fire to the forest.

There were no injuries, and the fire crews were able to contain and eventually put out the fire after some hard work.

This early season fire should remind everyone that fires can happen quickly and easily from the smallest of campfires, and even discarded cigarettes.

All fires require safety precautions to be taken to prevent this kind of event. A simple campfire requires a hand-tool and eight litres of water on hand in the event the fire tries to spread. A fine of $345 can be issued for not following fire safety laws.

Break and enterOn April 28, a residence in Little Fort was broken into during the

day while the owner was away. A laptop was stolen.The investigation is ongoing. Police request that anyone who saw

someone or something that didn’t quite seem right in the area that day please to contact Clearwater RCMP.

Vehicle fireOn April 29, Clearwater RCMP responded to a report of a vehicle

on fire on the side of Highway 5 in Blackpool.Traffic on the highway was minimally affected while fire crews sub-

dued the fire.The driver was able to escape the vehicle uninjured, but the vehicle

was severely damaged.It was not known what caused the fire, which occurred while the

vehicle was been driven.

14 -15

C L E A R W A T E R

1-800-222-TIPSClearwater RCMP Report

Times Staff

Lacarya golf course official-ly opened March 27, according to owners Heinz and Linda Fitz. This was the second earliest date open as noted by former owners Joe and Teri Pelton, with the earliest being March 23.

Mens night kicked off Wednesday, April 15 with a good turnout and great golf with almost all who participat-ed winning some money prize.

The men held their annual general meeting on April 22

and assignment of officers was completed. Club captain for second year is Larry Colborne, secretary treasurer Lorne Wright, and president Jon Kreke.

Ladies waited a bit longer to start Thursdays ladies night, looking for a little warmer weather. April 23 was the first Ladies night with a good turnout, lots of fun and prizes. The cool day did not dampen their spirits.

Both mens and ladies night members extend a welcome to old and new golfers alike

to join either men's club on Wednesdays or ladies club on Thursdays for some good golfing on an ever improving course, loads of fun and great prizes.

Check out the punch card offer. Buy any 2 RD, 5 RD, 10 RD (nine or 18 holes) and get one free round on each card.

Memberships are available as well — its still early with lots of year left for many more games.

The restaurant is officially open Wednesday to Sunday, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Golf now happening in Blackpool

Can you answer faster than a third graderSchool District No. 73 trustee Shelley Sim (l) is challenged for math answers by Barriere El-ementary School grade 3 student Racheal Bijl as the school board meets in the school on April 13.Photo by Jill Hayward


Thought of the week

Most of the important

things in the world

have been

accomplished by

people who have kept

on trying

when there seemed to

be no hope at all.

- Dale Carnegie

Wells Gray Country

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

May 7: DHMH Auxiliary AGM, @ hospital, 9:30 amMay 9: Emergency Preparedness Open House, Rotary Sports Park 11am- 2pmMay 9 & 10: Art Crawl. Self guided tour. Pick up Art Crawl map at Dutch Lake

Community Centre.May 11: Auxiliary Day – Clearwater is celebrating 45 years. Come join us at

Buy-Low Foods store. May 12: Startup Coffee meeting. A casual meeting for anyone interested in

starting a business, share exp or ideas, etc. 11:30 – 12:30 @ The Hop ‘n Hog 424 Clearwater Valley road. Info: Amanda 250.434.0200 or kamloop-sinnovation.ca/event/startup-coffee-clearwater

May 16: Legion Dinner, 257 Glen Rd, doors open 5pm, dinner 6pm.May 16: May Day Parade sponsored by Clearwater Rotary. Theme is

“Western”. Start planning those � oats and individual entries. Registration at Capostinsky Park at 9 am. Judging follows. Parade leaves at 11 a.m. for Raft River School. Snacks provided for participants there.

May 22: – Last day to donate money at ISCU for Nepal Relief so badly needed after that devastating earthquake. Leave your address to receive an Income Tax Receipt. Donations will be matched by the Canadian Government. Info 250-674-2790

May 23: Free Dump Day – Clearwater Eco-Depot, 8am-4pmMay 24: Vavenby Transfer Station – Free Dump Day, 9am-5pm.May 25: Clearwater & District Hospice Society Annual AGM, 11 am, at

Hospice of� ce (back of Legion building)May 30: Legion Dinner and Live music, 257 Glen Rd., doors open 5 pm,

dinner served 6 pmJune 9-10: BC Cancer Agency’s Screening Mammography mobile service will

be visiting DHMH. Call 1-800-663-9203 to book appointment.July 17-19: The Canadian Blue Moon Elvis Festival. NT Fall Fair Grounds. info

at www.cdnbluemoon.ca or call 250-319-0402Sept 4-7: North Thompson Fall Fair & Rodeo

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

Hall.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thurs & Fri 8:45-11:45am

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

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

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

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Mitch was tragically taken from his family on April 26, 2015. He is survived by his wife Kristy Ruttan, sons Michael, Ben, and Trayton, his brother Wayne (Allana), nephews, nieces and other relatives. He was predeceased by Michael Ruttan (brother), Loreen Ruttan (mother) and Leslie Ruttan/Sandy (father).

Mitch will be buried next to his family in Birch Island Cemetery at 11 a.m., Saturday, May 16.

In memory of Mitch our family would like to invite you to a gathering and toast to Mitch's life at Marvin and Bev Williams' home (1833 Noble Road, Birch Island) at 1 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made for the family through Bonnie Ruttan, care of Wells Gray Inn, 228 Yellowhead Highway East, Clearwater, B.C. V0E 1N0

18 -19Obituary

IN LOVING MEMORYMitch Wade Ruttan

Jan. 17, 1967 - April 26, 2015

Legion honors Remembrance Day contest prize winnersTimes Staff

The following are the win-ners of Clearwater-Vavenby Legion Branch 259's poster and literacy contest. The entries were collected during Remembrance Day activities last year and the awards were given out on Monday.

Primary Colour Poster1, Betty Ann Roy, Gr. 3;

2, Lily Dubala, Gr. 2; 3, Cleo Coates, Gr. 2, honourable mention, Ivy Sims-Godwin.

Junior Colour Poster1, Katrina Brcko, Gr. 4;

2, Andrew Ludbrook, Gr. 4; 3, Kayley Jones, Gr. 5; honourable mention, Kelsey Meadows-Telford, Gr. 6.

Junior B & W Poster1, Dustin Hurst, Gr. 5;

2, Seth Cooperman, Gr. 5; 3, Vienna Wadlegger, Gr. 5; honourable mention, Richard Archibald.

Junior Poem1, Kyle Blackmore, Gr. 4; 2,

Astrid Ludwig, Gr. 5; 3, Alexa Foisy, Gr. 5; honourable men-tion, Katelyn Christiensen, Gr. 5.

Junior Essay1, Cassidy Tucker, Gr. 5; 2,

Logan Ramsay, Gr. 5; 3, Bailey Murray,Gr. 4; honourable mention, John Wiung Gr. 4.

Intermediate Colour Poster1, Eliana Bromley; 2,

Jo-Leigh Traub; 3, Emma Collins; honourable mention, Zandria Richards.

Intermediate Poem1, Ryley Griffin, Gr. 7; 2,

Eliana Bromley, Gr. 7; 3, Bay-Lea Hedland, Gr. 7.

Dustin Hurst (front left) placed second in junior black and white, while Eliana Bromley (front, right) took third place in intermediate color poster in the Legion zone finals of the Remembrance Day posters and literary con-test. Congratulating them during an assembly held Monday at Raft River Elementary are Legion representative Harry James and principal Shaun McKenna. Photo by Keith McNeill

Robyn Rexin

The Vavenby Primary School students pitched in in a community garbage pick-up on Earth Day, April 22.

The children collected two bags of garbage from the streets around the school.

Phillipino event coming upAt the beginning of June,

Vienna Moilliet will be flying home from the Phillipines, where she has been training to be a midwife and mission-ary.

She has set aside a date for a fundraiser/get together on June 13 at 6:30 p.m. It is called a merienda evening and will be held at Vavenby Christian Church. A video about the clinic, a slideshow, and Moilliet's ramblings and stories will start the evening off.

Following this will be the merienda. A merienda is similar to the English tea time and always consists of some form of food, usually sweet. Moilliet is planning on making two Filipino dishes that are often served for merienda and she is asking people to bring goodies and finger foods.

Everyone will be welcome. If you are going to bring something to eat, let Vienna know by phoning 250-676-9574.

Shepherd going to ScotlandRachel Des Cotes,

a young graduate from Lakeland College in Vermillion, Alberta, who took her dog Zeke to vol-

unteer at the Aveley Ranch for the summer of 2014 to gain experience in working with sheep, will be flying to Scotland on June 2 to work on a farm. That was her dream.

After leaving Aveley Ranch in 2014 she went home to St. Albert, Alberta, to look for employment to earn the money to fly Zeke and herself to Scotland.

Des Cotes returned to Vavenby to work at the Canfor mill. She has been staying at the Jones Creek cabin. Now that she has earned enough money to make her dream possible she will fly to Quebec to visit family and friends. Then it will be back home in Vermillion for a couple of weeks to organize and final-ize trip details.

Des Cotes has enjoyed her time in Vavenby. She says she is going to miss the people at the mill and definitely the Moilliet family.

Lambing at Aveley Ranch is finished. The sheep have been put in the far field so there are no more self-guided tours or hay rides. The ranch is now on the lookout for coyotes.

Vavenby Primary students show off the two bags of garbage they collected on Earth Day. Photo by Robyn Rexin

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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You are a mystery lately, Aries. No one is quite sure what you will do next and you may like to surprise. But share your plans every so often with those closest to you.

Cancer, if you are thinking about a ca-reer move, it’s about time you put your plans in motion. This week you may find you are full of energy and ready for a new challenge.

Libra, it is up to you to initiate action in a situation that leaves you somewhat uncomfortable this week. Don’t hesitate to step up and take charge.

Capricorn, although you cannot control all of the changes in your life, you do have firm control over your personal health. Don’t put off revamping your diet and exercise plan.

Aquarius, close friends will keep you pretty busy over the next few days, but you can handle it. Let off steam with a few different fun activities when time allows.

Taurus, surround yourself with positive people who maintain optimistic outlooks. Many opportunities will open up if you keep a positive attitude.

Leo, a renewed sense of enthusiasm has you eager to get started on future plans. Perhaps a new course of study will suffice and pave the way for new experi-ences.

A difference of opinion may be highlighted at work this week when you are confronted by a coworker, Scorpio. Act with integrity, but be firm with your resolve.

Use caution when making decisions this week, Pisces. You can be prone to impulsive behavior, and you don’t want to find yourself in trouble.

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A chance encoun-ter with an old flame stirs up feelings you didn’t realize you still had, Virgo. Even if these feelings are less dramatic, you’re still tempted to act on them.

Sagittarius, others may try to stop you from having fun, but you are determined to enjoy yourself. Your entire week is focused on having a good time with friends and family.


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Communities Foundation helps Barriere LegionNorth Thompson Communities Foundation (NTCF) grants chair Hazel Wadlegger presents a $1,500 cheque recently to Barriere Legion representative Eileen Miers. The money will go towards the cost of installing new carpet in the upstairs lounge area. hoto by Jill Hayward

Interior Savings elects Epp as chair

KELOWNA, BC – Elmer Epp of Kamloops was re-elected as chair of the board of directors of Interior Savings Credit Union after its annual general meeting held April 28. Epp is an associ-ate at the law firm of Cates Ford Oien Epp in Kamloops. He now begins his 14th year as chair of the Interior Savings board.

At the annual general meeting, which was held in Kelowna, Interior Savings members heard about the credit union’s 2014 financial results, recent accomplishments and plans for the upcoming year.

“Interior Savings faced many challenges in 2014,” Epp began. “Interest rates remained low and competitive pressure remained high. Despite these challenges, the credit union achieved posi-tive results overall; finishing with nearly $2.1 billion in assets and maintaining a strong capital position.

“In 2014, members earned $2.8 million through the Member Rewards program and 174 members qualified for a $1,000 bursary through the Credit Union’s Million Dollar Bursary pro-gram.”

Epp also noted it was a year to reflect back on the credit union’s roots and to celebrate 75 years of service to the community.

“Founded on Sept. 20, 1939 with 20 members and $100 in deposits, Interior Savings has grown to over 71,000 members and nearly $2.1 billion in assets,” he said.

At the agm, results of the recent board of directors election were delivered to the member-ship. In the Central/North Okanagan Region, nominees Stacey Fenwick and Pat Ryan were elected, each for three year terms. In the Thompson/South Okanagan Region, incumbents Jeff Holm and Shelley Sanders were re-elected, each for three year terms. A special resolution to amend the credit union rules was also approved.

About Interior SavingsInterior Savings Credit Union is the larg-

est credit union based in the Interior of B.C. with assets nearing $2.1 billion. Through its 21 branches, 15 insurance offices, member service centre, and two commercial services centres, the credit union offers personal and commer-cial banking and a full range of insurance and wealth management services to members in 14 communities, including Clearwater.


Mitch was tragically taken from his family on April 26, 2015. He is survived by his wife Kristy Ruttan, sons Michael, Ben, and Trayton, his brother Wayne (Allana), nephews, nieces and other relatives. He was predeceased by Michael Ruttan (brother), Loreen Ruttan (mother) and Leslie Ruttan/Sandy (father).

Mitch will be buried next to his family in Birch Island Cemetery at 11 a.m., Saturday, May 16.

In memory of Mitch our family would like to invite you to a gathering and toast to Mitch's life at Marvin and Bev Williams' home (1833 Noble Road, Birch Island) at 1 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made for the family through Bonnie Ruttan, care of Wells Gray Inn, 228 Yellowhead Highway East, Clearwater, B.C. V0E 1N0

18 -19Obituary

IN LOVING MEMORYMitch Wade Ruttan

Jan. 17, 1967 - April 26, 2015

Legion honors Remembrance Day contest prize winnersTimes Staff

The following are the win-ners of Clearwater-Vavenby Legion Branch 259's poster and literacy contest. The entries were collected during Remembrance Day activities last year and the awards were given out on Monday.

Primary Colour Poster1, Betty Ann Roy, Gr. 3;

2, Lily Dubala, Gr. 2; 3, Cleo Coates, Gr. 2, honourable mention, Ivy Sims-Godwin.

Junior Colour Poster1, Katrina Brcko, Gr. 4;

2, Andrew Ludbrook, Gr. 4; 3, Kayley Jones, Gr. 5; honourable mention, Kelsey Meadows-Telford, Gr. 6.

Junior B & W Poster1, Dustin Hurst, Gr. 5;

2, Seth Cooperman, Gr. 5; 3, Vienna Wadlegger, Gr. 5; honourable mention, Richard Archibald.

Junior Poem1, Kyle Blackmore, Gr. 4; 2,

Astrid Ludwig, Gr. 5; 3, Alexa Foisy, Gr. 5; honourable men-tion, Katelyn Christiensen, Gr. 5.

Junior Essay1, Cassidy Tucker, Gr. 5; 2,

Logan Ramsay, Gr. 5; 3, Bailey Murray,Gr. 4; honourable mention, John Wiung Gr. 4.

Intermediate Colour Poster1, Eliana Bromley; 2,

Jo-Leigh Traub; 3, Emma Collins; honourable mention, Zandria Richards.

Intermediate Poem1, Ryley Griffin, Gr. 7; 2,

Eliana Bromley, Gr. 7; 3, Bay-Lea Hedland, Gr. 7.

Dustin Hurst (front left) placed second in junior black and white, while Eliana Bromley (front, right) took third place in intermediate color poster in the Legion zone finals of the Remembrance Day posters and literary con-test. Congratulating them during an assembly held Monday at Raft River Elementary are Legion representative Harry James and principal Shaun McKenna. Photo by Keith McNeill

Robyn Rexin

The Vavenby Primary School students pitched in in a community garbage pick-up on Earth Day, April 22.

The children collected two bags of garbage from the streets around the school.

Phillipino event coming upAt the beginning of June,

Vienna Moilliet will be flying home from the Phillipines, where she has been training to be a midwife and mission-ary.

She has set aside a date for a fundraiser/get together on June 13 at 6:30 p.m. It is called a merienda evening and will be held at Vavenby Christian Church. A video about the clinic, a slideshow, and Moilliet's ramblings and stories will start the evening off.

Following this will be the merienda. A merienda is similar to the English tea time and always consists of some form of food, usually sweet. Moilliet is planning on making two Filipino dishes that are often served for merienda and she is asking people to bring goodies and finger foods.

Everyone will be welcome. If you are going to bring something to eat, let Vienna know by phoning 250-676-9574.

Shepherd going to ScotlandRachel Des Cotes,

a young graduate from Lakeland College in Vermillion, Alberta, who took her dog Zeke to vol-

unteer at the Aveley Ranch for the summer of 2014 to gain experience in working with sheep, will be flying to Scotland on June 2 to work on a farm. That was her dream.

After leaving Aveley Ranch in 2014 she went home to St. Albert, Alberta, to look for employment to earn the money to fly Zeke and herself to Scotland.

Des Cotes returned to Vavenby to work at the Canfor mill. She has been staying at the Jones Creek cabin. Now that she has earned enough money to make her dream possible she will fly to Quebec to visit family and friends. Then it will be back home in Vermillion for a couple of weeks to organize and final-ize trip details.

Des Cotes has enjoyed her time in Vavenby. She says she is going to miss the people at the mill and definitely the Moilliet family.

Lambing at Aveley Ranch is finished. The sheep have been put in the far field so there are no more self-guided tours or hay rides. The ranch is now on the lookout for coyotes.

Vavenby Primary students show off the two bags of garbage they collected on Earth Day. Photo by Robyn Rexin

Students clean up for Earth Day


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