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Keith McNeill

“The tassel is worth the hassle.”That quote from fellow graduate

Joey Pastorek was how valedicto-rians Cassandra Brown and Bowen Foulkes ended their address to the Clearwater Secondary School graduating class of 2012.

A total of 43 graduates took part in commencement ceremonies at the school on Friday evening, June 1.

This compares with about 50 last year and 40 the year before.

“Today is the day we will be

going out into the world. No one said it will come easy,” the valedic-torians said.

Principal Alan Stel led the evening off by introducing the three gold cord students: Elton Musselman, Allison Patterson and Baylee Sallenbach. In order to wear the cords during the ceremony the students had to be in the top five per cent of the class.

Stel paid tribute to two teachers who will retire at the end of the school year: Leslie Ross and Jim Zsednai. He also said vice-princi-pal Peter Persad is leaving to take

over as vice-principal at Sahali in Kamloops. Teacher Tricia Persad is also heading to Kamloops, to teach at Valleyview.

Educational assistant Kathie Petrie is taking a leave of absence.

Stel himself is leaving to take over as principal at Penticton Secondary School. Darren Coates, presently a vice-principal in Merritt, will take his place.

In his address to the graduates, Stel advised them to imprint key moments of their lives into their memories.

“They will ease your mind and

bring peace,” he said.School trustee and Clearwater

mayor John Harwood brought greetings from the board of School District 73.

“I never thought when I left school that I would return to a life of learning,” said Harwood, who had a long career as a teacher and principal in the North Thompson Valley. “Enjoy the journey. Try to be like a turtle. Enjoy your shell ... enjoy the person you are.”

S.D. 73 superintendent Dr. Terry Sullivan also greeted the graduates.

“You’re not here by coinci-

dence,” he said. “You’re here because of hard work ... you’ll always remember this day.”

Teacher Brent Buck was the grads’ choice to be their guest speaker.

“They made me cry when they asked me,” he said.

Buck’s advice to the grads was summarized in an “algorithmic algorithm”: PRIMATE. It stood for problem identification, research, ideation, make it, alter or adopt, test, and evaluate.

“Think, plan, do, re-do ... that’s my life,” Buck said.

(L-r) Thompson Rivers University local coordinator Sylvia Arduini presents the two largest scholarships presented during Clearwater Secondary School’s graduation ceremonies to Emma Persad and Dayna Koroll. Persad won the four-year TRU Ambassadors scholarship, valued at $20,000, while Koroll took home the TRU Board of Governors’ scholarship, worth $3,000. For more about the scholarship presentations, see page A3 inside. Photo by Keith McNeill

CSS ceremonies begin with introduction of golden cord achievers

CSS grads receive TRU scholarships

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Keith McNeill

Eight difficult years ended for Clearwater resident Randy Roy on June 1 when the Supreme Court of Canada voted 7 – 0 to clear him of a charge of

dangerous driving caus-ing death.

Roy’s ordeal began on Nov. 25, 2004, when he was driving home from work at a mill in Vavenby with his longtime friend, Mark Harrington.

There was dense fog at the time, and when Roy turned his moto-rhome onto Highway 5, it was struck by a tractor-trailer.

Harrington was pronounced dead at the scene and Roy was transported to Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital in Clearwater and then to Kamloops’ Royal Inland.

The male driver and female passenger of the semi sustained minor injuries.

Roy was convicted of dangerous driving causing death in 2006. He appealed to the B.C. Court of Appeal but the ruling was upheld.

In overturning the conviction, the Supreme Court of Canada stated, “In this case, the trial judge erred in law, erred by equating fault with the failure to explain the conduct, but also by failing to conduct any meaningful inquiry into whether Roy had dis-played a marked depar-ture from the standard of care to be expected of a reasonable person in the same circum-stances.”

The Supreme Court justices also said, “The record here discloses a single and momentary error in judgment with tragic consequences.”

Keith McNeill

Three for three isn’t too bad for a small town.That’s the number of students from

Clearwater Secondary School who have been accepted into the prestigious International Baccalaureate program in the United World College system.

Value of the scholarship for the two-year pro-gram is $80,000 each.

Two years ago Robson Beaudry was accepted into the two-year program and went to Hong Kong to study. After finishing there he has been accepted into New York University in Abu Dhabi with a full scholarship.

One year ago it was Jordie Akers’s turn. He has finished his first year at Lester Pearson College on Vancouver Island and is getting ready for his second.

Kiera Stel has been accepted into the program

this year and plans to spend the next two years at Lester Pearson College.

The International Baccalaureate program is very academically challenging, said Akers.

“It takes a lot of work, but it’s recognized all around the World,” he said.

The program is roughly equivalent to Grade 12 and first year university in Canada.

Akers was in Clearwater completing 80 hours of volunteer work needed for the program by tutoring math students at CSS and helping out in physical education classes.

Only three other students from B.C. will be in her class at Lester Pearson and just 20 from Canada, said Stel. All the rest are from countries around the World such as Madagascar, Peru, Ukraine, China and the U.S.

“The whole idea is to promote peace, equal-ity, and learning about other people through edu-cation,” Stel said.

Prestigious program picks Clearwater studentsKiera Stel (l) and Jordie Akers. Photo by Keith McNeill

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Interior Savings Credit Union is pleased to introduce its Board of Directors for the current year. The Board acts on behalf of more than 80,000 members to guide the

progress and development of the largest credit union based in the BC Interior. We are pleased to have these community leaders, drawn from across the region we serve,

represent the interest of all our members. The Board invites you to come and experience Interior Savings and see why so many people are making us their financial partner.

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Strong Leadership for Progress and Growth

Elmer Epp - ChairKamloops

Wendy Caban Lake Country

Doug FindlaterWest Kelowna

Pauline FlemingKelowna

Rolli Cacchioni - Vice Chair Kelowna

Brad FossettOliver

Jeff Holm Kamloops

Bianca IafrancescoKelowna

Stephanie TeareClearwater

Don GrantPeachland

Gordon MatthewsAshcroft

Shelley SandersMerritt

I would like to thank all the people that came to pay their respects to my husband Lou Greffard

My kids they have been my rock through this dif cult time in our lives. Lenny, Dennis, Dorothy, Holly and their spouses. All of Lou’s grandchildren that made the long trip to Clearwater to say goodbye to their grandfather. Thank you Jordan and Damon for your help.

Thanks to Ida and Pat for all their support and being there with me until my kids could get here. Eileen Clarke for the wonderful cake.

Marie for arranging buns and turkeys.

Thank you to the doctors and nurses in Clearwater and Kamloops for the special care they gave Lou during these last weeks. Special thanks to Manny and Gail for the tender touch they had with Lou. Thank you Drake for your kindness during this dif cult time. Also

thanks to Clearwater Ski Club for the use of the chalet.

Thank you all. You have helped me more than words can say.

From the Greffard family

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Keith McNeill

The residents of Clearwater and area once again demonstrated their generosity and the importance they attach to education when scholar-ships and bursaries were presented to members of the graduating class at Clearwater Secondary School gradu-ating class during commencement ceremonies on Friday, June 1. Total given out during the evening was $49,250.

Biggest overall winner was Emma Persad. She won the $20,000 TRU Ambassadors Entrance scholar-ship plus the Dogwood C Fine Arts scholarship for $1,000, giving a total of $21,000. Only seven of the TRU Ambassadors Scholarhips are given out each year and this was the first time a CSS student has won one.

Allisen Patterson won a Chris Cleaveley/Mary Fus bursary of $1,000, a Clearwater/Vavenby Lions Club bursary of $500, the Dr.

Cary Lam Memorial scholarship of $1,000, the Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital Auxiliary bursary of $500, Fund for a Worthy Student bursary of $500, Clearwater Friendly Club bursary of $250, the Tolko Bursary of $850 and a Xi Epsilon/Beta Sigma bursary of $250. Total was $4,850.

Elton Musselman earned a BOP Elks #499 bursary of $350, a Chris Cleaveley/Mary Fus bursary for $1,000, the Dave Giesbrecht Memorial bursary of $500, the Eta Omicron bursary of $500, the Lynda Cairns Memorial bursary of $250, the Melissa Hole Royal LePage Realty bursary of $500, the Wadlegger bursary of $500, and the Yellowhead Mining scholarship of $1,000. His total was $4,600.

Baylee Sallenbach won nine scholarships and bursaries. Her earnings included the BOP Elks #499 bursary of $350, the Central North Thompson Pioneers bursary of $500, the KTTA Bert Lambert

scholarship at $1,000, the Clearwater Rotary Club bursary at $500, the Clearwater Vavenby Lions Club bursary at $500, the Principals/Vice-principals bursary at $500, the Vavenby Elementary School bursary at $250, the Yellowhead Ecological Association bursary at $200, and a Xi Epsilon/Beta Sigma bursary at $400. Her total was $4,200.

Dayna Koroll won a Central North Thompson Pioneers bursary of $500, the Kamloops Honda bursary of $500, and the TRU Board of Governors scholarship of $3,000, for a total of $4,000.

Alexandra Brown won a Clearwater Rotary Club bursary of $500, a Dogwood B - Fine Arts scholarship of $1,000, a Kamloops Blazers scholarship of $1,000, and the Pharmasave bursary of $500. Her total was $3,000.

Joey Pastorek won the Clarence McRae Brodie schol-

arship for $450, the Dogwood A - Fine Arts scholarship of $1,000, the Interior Savings Credit Union bursary of $1,000, a Safety Mart #5/M.W. Sharke scholarship of $500. His total was $2,950.

Damon Chase took home the Bill Sedgwick Memorial bursary for $250, a BOP Elks #499 bursary for $350, and an Independent Truckers/Dave Strobbe bursary for $1,000, giving a total of $1,600.

May Vandenborre won the

Council for the Exceptional Child bursary of $250, and an Independent Truckers/Wayne Strobbe bursary of $1,000 for a total of $1,250.

Katie Fraser won the Mike Fraser Memorial bursary of $500 and a Safety Mart #5/M.W. Sharke schol-arship of $500 for a total of $1,000.

Dylana Elliot won the Clearwater and District Minor Hockey/Bob Floen bursary of $500.

Robson Beaudry won the Times bursary of $300.

Keith McNeill

There will be a new face in charge at Clearwater Secondary School in September but he comes with already-formed ties to Clearwater and area.

Darren Coates, who is taking over from Alan Stel as CSS prin-cipal, is married to Barb Wadlegger, daughter of a well-known local sawmilling and farming family.

“We have three kids and when I told them we will be mov-ing to Clearwater they were very excited,” said Coates. “They have seven cousins in Clearwater and we spend a lot of time here.”

His children learned to ski on Clearwater ski hill, they’ve spent time on Candle Creek cross-country ski trails, gone mountain biking here, and helped out on the Wadleggers’ ranch.

Coates is presently a vice-principal at Merritt Secondary, a school with 650 to 700 students - compared to about 250 at CSS.

Despite the size dif-ference, he’s been very impressed with what the local school has to offer students.

“Clearwater Secondary has probably the best-equipped shops for that size of school I’ve ever seen,” Coates said.

The food program at CSS provides affordable and healthy lunches to students, and the people working there seem to have good relationships with them.

Coates likes the lay-out of the school, with plenty of windows and light.

“The grounds are great, with lots of green space, plus there is the skateboard park, Sportsplex, the tennis courts nearby - a great

resource for the kids and phys ed classes,” he said.

Coates’ background is in science and he plans to teach Physics 11 next fall as well as Science 8.

His wife, Barb, pres-ently works as a public

health nurse in Merritt plus works part time in the emergency room in Kamloops. He was not sure what she would be doing in Clearwater but noted her father, Joe Wadlegger, plans to put her to work on the farm.

New CSS principal has local roots

Darren Coates

CSS student wins TRU Ambassadors scholarships

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Noted local artist Doris Laner is planning an art show celebrat-ing Wells Gray Park.

Appropriately, the show (to be titled “Spirit of Place”) will be held in the newly renovated Upper Clearwater Hall, an his-toric building located next to the park that was built by set-tlers in the 1930s. The hall is about 23 km from Highway 5 on

Clearwater Valley Road.Laner has lived and worked

near the entrance to Wells Gray Park for many years. Her sub-ject matter has been the endless inspiration she finds around her. Through intimate study, explora-tion and immersion she strives to portray the diversity found in this special land and how we relate to this wilderness. Her approach is always with a deep sense of hon-our, respect, and wonder.

In this exhibition of 36 art-works a variety of mediums are displayed: oils, watercolour, pas-tel, gouache and pencil.

Come up and view one per-son’s vision of a place that she loves. You could make a day of it by going further into Wells Gray Park to enjoy it firsthand and be inspired by the great beauty.

The show will run June 23 - July 7, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. daily.

Artist plans show at Upper Clearwater HallArt show: ‘Spirit of Place’

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Open House - Annual Report The District of Clearwater is holding a Open House Corporate Annual Report on June 21st, 2012 at the Clearwater Secondary School Pit at 7:00pm.

Plan, Water Conservation Plan and the construction of the UV Disinfection. The winner of the Water Conservation Poster contest will be announced during the evening. Water Conservation Poster Contest The District of Clearwater is hosting a Water Conservation Poster contest with two student categories: Grades K-7 and Grades 8-12. The posters must have a water conservation theme and provide a water

name on the back. Entry deadline is June 14th, 2012 at 3:00pm at the District of Clearwater office. All entries will be displayed and the winner will be announced at the public open house on June 21st at 7:00 pm. The grand prize will be a pizza party with the Mayor for the winner and their class! Canada Day Celebrations Mark your calendar, hang your Canadian Flag, show your Canadian pride! A day of celebration for our country is being planned for July 1st Canada Day from 11:00-4:00pm. Come out and enjoy a performance by the new North Thompson Drill Team, face painting, BBQ by donation, canoeing, kayaking, storytelling, Zumba on the Beach, and a visit from the Regatta Guy and Gals. A day of fun in the sun! (The sun has been ordered and hopefully will arrive in time!) 2012 Dutch Lake Park Design Competition The 2012 Dutch Lake Park Site Design Competition is now on! There is a Youth (6-18) and Adult (19-99) category. The winning designer (or design team) will be awarded a prize of $500 for each category. The contest will run until August 17th, 2012 and all participants will meet with Council on August 21st to present their proposed concept and model. The winners will be announced at the Clearwater Canoe Regatta on September 8th, 2012. You can pick up the contest package that includes the Entry Form, Rules and Regulations, Declaration and Release Form and maps of the property at Dutch Lake at the District office or on the District website at www.districtofclearwater.com. Sanitary Sewer System Infrastructure is a high priority for Council with the expansion of the sewer system being a main focus. The Dutch Lake area (East Clearwater Riverside Centre) is the first phase that Council will focus on for the installation of a Sanitary Sewer System. An opportunity has arisen to apply for grant funding under the Gas Tax Funds. Council will be holding public meetings for residents to understand the benefits and costs of a sanitary sewer system if the application for funding is approved. In the interest of keeping costs affordable Council will be considering several options such as borrowing, reserves and use of the Annual Gas Tax to offset residential costs. Upcoming Events June 21st, 2012 Public Information meeting CSS Pit June 30th, 2012 July 1, 2012 Celebrate Canada at Dutch Lake Upcoming Meetings of Council June 19, 2012 Infrastructure Committee meeting 5:00pm June 19, 2012 Regular Council meeting 7:00pm.

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Editor, The Times:Several years ago

I tried to get people interested in 'Fly Your Own Flag."

The idea was to get people and businesses interested and show pride in our community and our country. A few flags are still flying.

Falkland, on Highway 97, is known as having the most flags per capita in B.C. Let's get out and show we can do it also.

Flags may be any kind you desire - Canada, B.C., national-ity, hockey or design-your-own. The length is usually two times the

height (i.e. 54" wide x 27" high).

As July 1, Canada Day, approaches let's make a show of flags around Clearwater and area and compete with Falkland for the most flying flags per capita. Let's keep them flying all year round.

Designing your own flag could bring a new facet to flag flying. A person or family could design a flag to indicate their profession, nation-ality, dreams or some-thing to promote our area such as mountains, wildlife or the universe. It's your design.

District of

Clearwater and District of Barriere have cre-ated their own flags. Anyone in a public group, such as Rotary, Elks or Royal Purple, probably already has these available. Some chain stores have flags with logo on them. Let's join them in designing our own flags.

I would like this to be endorsed by District council and "Let's Fly Our Flag" to com-pete with Falkland or any other small town for the most flags on Canada Day, July 1.Anne "Goldie" Krawec

Clearwater, B.C.

Global tax would ease failing ecosystemeditorial by keith mcNeill

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Two weeks ago your editor published an edito-rial calling for a global petition calling for a world-wide referendum on a global carbon tax.

Last week we printed a letter to the editor from local resident Jim Lamberton in opposition to the editorial.

Lamberton wrote that Al Gore lives in a 7,000 sq. ft. oceanfront home in California, and has four Rolls Royces and a corporate jet. I have no idea if this is true or not and, quite frankly, I don’t care. The former vice-president’s lifestyle is not relevant. If he lived in a mud hut with no electricity or run-ning water, would that give his arguments more weight? Millions of people in the world already live that way, and who listens to them?

The physics of global warming are well estab-lished and straightforward. In fact, the Swedish chemist Svante Arhennius predicted over 100 years ago that increasing levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere would cause global warming.

All the global warming deniers need to do is demonstrate some mechanism that would counter-act the effects of increasing levels of carbon diox-ide and other greenhouse gases in our atmosphere. This they have spectacularly failed to do.

Instead, they have focused on irrelevant person-al attacks such as those quoted by the letter writer.

Last week the Times received a media release from Simon Fraser University that told about a paper just published in the prestigious journal Nature titled Approaching a State-Shift in Earth’s

Biosphere. A SFU scientist was one of the paper’s 18 authors. It suggests that our planet’s ecosystems are careering towards an imminent, irreversible col-lapse.

This isn’t science fiction. These are reputable scientists saying there is a real possibility of the end of civilization by the end of this century.

We are on board the Titanic, speeding faster and faster through the fog at night in an ocean full of icebergs. There are no guarantees that the predic-tions for catastrophe will come true, but there are no guarantees they will not either.

A global carbon tax such as that proposed would be a prudent first step in easing the ocean liner’s throttle back a bit.

The proposed tax would not go into general rev-enue, as the letter writer stated. Instead, what the editorial said that the money raised would provide every adult on the planet with a guaranteed annual income of about $200.

One rationale for this would be that rising car-bon dioxide levels put all human beings at risk and so everyone should receive some compensation.

Using a petition to call for a referendum on the tax is based on common practice in Switzerland and some states in the U.S. There is no legal requirement for the United Nations or its member states to respect such a petition, but if enough peo-ple signed it, it would be difficult for the world’s leaders to ignore it - especially if they didn’t have a better idea, which they don’t seem to at present.

Editor, The Times:That our climate worldwide is changing

is not in dispute but the causes are. The Rambling Man and his supporters would support the natural cycle theory, while the Suzuki and Gore followers support a human activity assisted natural cycle. Both sides can produce studies to support their view, so how do we, the masses, decide? Take the time to educate ourselves and part of the research should encourage us to follow the money, as one of my cof-

fee buddies (BW) says, and ask the simple question: who stands to make the most?

What! Oil companies budget millions of dollars to fund studies that support their position. Why? Because they stand to make trillions if they can reduce or elimi-nate environmental regulations.

Witness the latest slick ad by Northern Gateway Pipeline extolling the benefits of the oil trade. If that is not enough, look at the latest piece of legislation, Bill C38, out of Oil Can Harper's backrooms. The

multi-purpose of this bill is to deregulate, weaken environmental law and throttle all opposition to unregulated development.

To pick up on the Rambling Man's car-bon footprint of amours couples, I suggest that the collective CO2 output as a result of the screwing we are getting by the mul-tinational energy companies at the pumps would exceed that of India and China combined on their best get lucky day.

Wes MordenBlackpool, B.C.

Editor, The Times:My name is Kevin Heidt and

I have spent some time working for Todd Phillips of Thompson Resource Management in Clearwater. I am currently tree planting and have combined this work with a nonprofit initiative created by my self and my partner. It is called Canagascar and is designed to promote tree planting in Canada and at the same time

provide jobs and help reforest Madagascar.

Please check us out at www.canagascar.com

I want to highlight to you the generosity of Todd Phillips and Thompson Resource Management as they were our first and largest pledger at $250 It is support from people like Todd that not only motivates us but also confirms the fact that Canagascar is a meaning-

ful initiative and worth the efforts. I feel it is my duty to help have Thompson Resource Management recognized for their caring contribution and would like to have them men-tioned in their local newspaper.

Thank you very much, and we look forward to having you visit www.canagascar.com.

Kevin HeidtPenticton, B.C.

Thompson Resource makes pledge to Canagascar

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?Do you think Yellowhead

Minings' Harper Creek copper mine will go

ahead anytime soon?

Dave Sager: Oh yes. The area needs development and copper prices are high. They never do these things when prices are low.

Stacey Kinred:Yes, I do believe it's going to go ahead. They're still having lots of meetings so I'm hoping. We need the jobs.

Jeremy Boudreau:I hear stories that it will and I hear stories that it won't. I hope it will.

Mohammed Chaudhary:I hope it goes through. They're working on it but I have some doubts.

Elena Foster: I don't know but my mother-in-law is hor-ri ed of it. She thinks it will damage many things in Clearwater.

Questionof the Week

Editor, The Times:As usual, Jim

Lamberton was bang on about a global car-bon tax being stupid and a moratorium on golf courses being good, but boy did he miss the boat on using corn as an alternative fuel.

A lot of misin-formed people think corn must be good, I mean it comes from a vegetable so it must be good. Right? The only reason corn is being considered as an alter-native fuel is that 'Corn is King' now, just as 'Cotton was King' for

the South during the American Civil War. The corn industry has just as many lobbyists in Washington as the oil industry does. Corn and corn by-products are in almost about everything we eat including breads, cere-als, lunchmeats, soups and more, just read the labels. If you see citric acid as an ingredient you would think it comes from a lemon, or an orange, but it probably comes from corn. Corn syrup is in all kinds of foods, but it's called by so many different names that

we don't really know it's there, glucose-fruc-tose, modified glucose, natural sweetener, modified corn syrup, etc, etc. The U.S. sub-sidizes corn and has an import tariff on foreign sugar making high fructose corn syrup less costly than other sweeteners. Corn and corn byproducts are fed to animals and then we eat the animals; there is big money in that.

Using corn as an alternative fuel makes absolutely no sense. It is more costly to convert corn into fuel

than oil, producing it leaves a larger carbon imprint than oil and if there really is a world shortage of food (which there isn't) and people world wide are starving to death (which they are) than why use food to run our cars? Because the corn industry is huge and all they care about is making money for their stockholders.

Jim, old stick, you're usually bang on with your think-ing, but this time you really missed the boat. If you want to stop by I can loan you some

books like The Future of Food, Fast Food Nation, An Omnivore's Dilemma, Food Inc., etc. to get you up to speed on this subject.

Patrick StanleyClearwater, B.C.

Editor, The Times:As a member of the

board of directors of the very grassroots move-ment called the BC Food Systems Network, I was delighted to receive an email recently to inform us of the grassroots movement of farmers and eaters that attended the recent Richmond city council meeting to add their support to the deci-sion of the Richmond council to ban GMOs

(genetically modified organisms) from their land.

The BC Food Systems Network: It is inclusive of any who care about the future of humanity, and about the health of the citizens. You are welcome - just check out the website, feel free to join or con-sider attending the annu-al gathering. We would love to welcome you in person in July.

Here is a quote from one member who attended:

"There were Richmond farmers grate-ful for the opportunity to learn how to grow food, passionate about keeping that food free of GMOs. There were young people, includ-ing two teenagers who talked about their con-cern for the future and their fears about GMOs and keeping the land

of Richmond free of environmental hazards. Several people spoke about the uncertainties, even acknowledging the words of the two or three supporters of GMOs, but submitting that we just don't know and won't necessarily know for some time, the harmful effects on human health or on the environment and appealing for a cau-tious approach.Continued on page A8

Leave the corn for food - not fuel

Hospice fundraiser looks for supportEditor, The Times:

For the past five weeks, posters have been displayed in Clearwater and Little Fort advertising A Touch of Mexico, a fundraiser for the Clearwater and District Hospice Society on June 16, 2012 at Royal Canadian Legion.

We are very disappointed in the community response to this event. Somehow people have the impression that the food is some-thing you would get at an Taco

outlet, but it is far from it. The menu will be highlighting tastes of the food from various areas of Mexico and adjusted to local pal-ates. Much has already been done for this event and all by volun-teers. Like the hospital auxiliary, the hospice program is a vital part of the community and if not sup-ported what will happen? We are here to provide compassionate care to those people that are in the last days of their lives and to

grieving families. Can you ignore this need?

Please purchase your tickets from our volunteers at Safety Mart and the Farmers’ Market or from Wells Gray Inn and Clearwater Dollar Emporium. Thank you in advance.

Ena ChiassonVice-President

Clearwater & District Hospice Society

Group discusses concerns for farmland

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Year End AwardsYear End AwardsWednesday,Wednesday,

June 13, 2012June 13, 201211 am in the Pit11 am in the Pit

Everyone welcome!Everyone welcome!

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CSS Grad weekendThe members and staff

of the Clearwater RCMP detachment would like to congratulate the members of CSS Class of 2012 for their accomplishments during the recent grad ceremonies. A big thanks to the members of the Dry Grad Committee for their hard work in providing a safe alternative for the gradu-ates to have fun. Detachment

members did not receive any complaints regarding the grad weekend. This is a huge improvement from years past.

Speeding vehicle, marijuana seized

On Monday, June 4, a member stopped a vehicle for speeding (96 km/hr in a 60 km/hr zone).

The member noticed an odor of vegetative marijuana coming from inside the vehi-cle and both male occupants were arrested. The vehicle was searched and a small amount of marijuana was seized. Both occupants were later released. The driver was

issued a $196 violation ticket for speeding.

Road checksBe aware that members

have been and will continue to conduct road checks at dif-ferent locations around town.

On Saturday, June 2 at 11:45 pm, a member stopped a vehicle where the driver admitted to recent alcohol consumption. The driver passed the ASD (approved screening device) test. However, he and his passen-gers were arrested for drug possession. The vehicle was searched; a small amount of marijuana was located along

with an open liquor container. The occupants of the vehicle were later released from custody and one of the pas-sengers was given a violation ticket for Open Liquor in a Motor Vehicle.

Theft from RestaurantStaff from Dutch Lake

Village Restaurant called to report a theft of two ‘OPEN’ signs. The theft took place sometime between June 6 at 10:00 p.m. and June 7 at 12:00 p.m.

Please call the detachment at 250-674-2237 if you have any information about this investigation.

CSS Grad eekend

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1-800-222-TIPSClearwater RCMP Report

A petition asking the National Parole Board of Canada to deny parole to convicted murderer David Shearing is available at about a half-dozen locations in Clearwater, organizer Judy Briggs says.

The locations include Clearwater Pharmasave, Bayley’s Bistro, The Dollar Store, Fields and Home Hardware.

Letters are even more effective than signatures on a petition, Briggs notes. She encourages those so inclined to write the parole board.

Shearing, who now uses the name David Ennis, was convicted in 1983 for the murder of seven peo-ple near Wells Gray Park.

An online petition to keep Shearing in jail is located at www.petitiononlinecanada.com/petition/petition-to-parole-board-of-canada-to-deny-parole-to-david-ennis-formerly-david-shearing/979.

Clearwater residents petition to keep Shearing in jail

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324 Harby Road $549,900Custom log hm-2 acres, view of Dutch Lk. 2 Decks. Lrg foyer, heated fl rs & lrg lvg rm. Delx ktch fi r cab, granite CT, BI appl & WI pantry. Loft, lux. master w/BI dressers, jetted tub. 2bdrm bsmt suite 956 Barber Road $489,900 - NEW24 acre w/log home. Views. Full suite. Wood accents. 1 bdrm bsmt suite & cabin (rented). Veranda, Several buildings + horse stables, tack room & hay barn. Fenced and Xfenced. 549 Fawn Road $425,000 Double lot, view of Dutch lk. HW. Newer cabinets. 2 bdrms + 1 in basement w/mstr upstairs w/ensuite. Hot tub, pool & shop 24x30. Several decks covered & open on quiet subdivision1950 Old N Thompson Hwy. $399,900 3 bdrm mdlr open, pellet stove, garage, 24x40 shop, 100 acres. Pasture, wet lands & hay fi eld. IG pool w/cement deck. + older log cabin on approx 7 acres.206 Murtle Road $379,9004 bdrm, 3 bath w/circle drive. Tiled foyer & maple HW. Open concept & mntn view. Wood kitchen cabinets, beautiful counters & island. Modern baths, WI closets, Levelor blinds & 2 lndry rms. Cose to amenities. New home warranty in place. 2704 KP Road $379,000 - NEW9+ acre riverfront w/2 creeks, riding arena. Sun-deck w/1500 ft of beach. 1536 sq.ft. Mstr, ensuite jetted tub. Updates: roof, furnace, HW tank & laminate. 32x90 building w/3bay garage games rm, 3 horse stalls, hay & dry storage 200amp, metal roof & water5289 Clearwater Valley Rd $349,900Custom 10 acres near park. Vaulted ceilings, sky-lights, HW fl oors, high end appl, Covered veranda & 12x32 deck w/view. Guest house, sauna, steam rm, certifi ed WS357 Robson Place Road $339,900- NEWClassy family home in a quiet cul-de-sac. Open fl oor plan w/family rm in the basement. Custom tile work, HW, sundeck & private yard. This home is close to amenities.227 Blair Place $349,000Clw Estates w/mntn view & UG services. Modern & well built. Open plan, fi nished bsmnt, HW, 226 Blair Place $319,000 - NEW3 bdrm, 2 baths & WI closets. AC, vacuum & UG sprklr. Oak kitchen, pantry, heated tile fl oor. Open plan. Fully fenced & lndscpd. Covered deck, open patio & view. 6293 Clearwater Valley Rd $299,900 - NEWOverlooking Hemp Creek. Cedar sided 3 bdrm, 2

storey w/oak cupboards, lrg windows & new lam. fl ooring. Garage w/glass overhead door. 3km to Wells Gray Park. 9+ acres on the west side of the road to Wells Gray.420 Ritchie Road $299,900 3bd 2bath on 0.42 acres w/UG sprklr. Bright, sunny kitchen, all appliances & central vac. 12x16 shop, wood shed & 2nd drive. This property is just minutes from town. 61 Camp Two Road $283,000 - NEWUp/down duplex on almost 1 acre. 3 bdrms 1bath on each level. Top is fully renovd’. Bsmnt is also fully renovd’. New wrap around deck & manicured yard. Attached carport436 Riverside Rd $269,900 - NEW1 acre waterfront on the NT River. Well maintained open plan w/updated kitchen. Upgrades incld laminate, HW tank, vinyl windows & paint. New shop, lndspd & fully fenced front yard. 3156 Vavenby Bridge Road $258,000 Well built. Upgrades incld heat pump w/2 overhead units (1 for suite) new wett inspected WS, R50 insulation, fl ooring & more. 2 bdrm suite & bsmnt. .77 acre, lrg shop & kennel1031 Raft River Rd $239,900 - NEWWell maintained lrg lot. Ensuite, & WI closet. HW fl ooring, oil furnace w/new WETT approved WS back up. Private & fenced yrd. A 24.41 shop/garage w/11x18 loft offi ce, 12’ overhead door & 7’ shop door. 351 Helmcken Street $239,000 - NEWOpen concept & updated w/windows, fl ooring, sidin & bsmt. Lrg kitchen, & Wett certifi ed stove. Backs no to park. Furnishings available245 Phillips Rd $239,000 - NEW PRICERenod w/kitchen, tile & wood fl oor, windows, propane FP, elec back up. 1acre w/lrg deck, RV storage, 1 car garage, garden boxes & more. The front garage w/divided storage area & tiled offi ce area. Shows like new.23 Lodge Drive $229,900 - NEW PRICENear downtown. Garage, RV cover, woodshed & lrg deck. Open plan. Crafted cabinets & new counters. 4 bdrms, 3 baths. Basement w/bdrm, bath, family room, cold rm & storage. Move in ready.3141 HUNDSBEDT ROAD $229,9006 bdrm home 3.1 acres 2 shops 20x24 fruit trees, private setting. Many upgrades. New furnace and oil tank. 349 HELMCKEN STREET $229,900- NEWNewly reno’d open plan w/new kitchen baths & many other features. Recently painted, partly fi n. bsmnt. Backs on to park, fully fenced.

145 NORFOLK RD $199,900-NEW PRICE3 bdrm. w/oak cabinets, , lrg dining. Private deck & gardens. Near amenities. Lam. fl ooring & fresh paint. Mnt. view, motivated offering a cash back $2000 upon completion.1405 Davy Road $179,900 - NEWRevenue property, w/2 full suites & lrg yard, deck & views of the mountains. Back alley access. Newer septic, pellet stove, electric heat & sep. laundry. Vendor ready to sell reasonable offers. 1204 Hern Road $159,000 - NEWWell maintainedDW modular on .5 acre fully landscaped. Great layout w/galley kitchen open to dining. Lrg living rm & entrance. Master w/ensuite + 2 bdrms, other bath w/skylight. Lrg garden w/great mountain view424 Riverside Road $145,000In Vavenby w/tons to offer. Solid home w/2bdrs up & 1 down, lrg family rm & great heating. Walking distance to the store and post offi ce and has a view.1068 Clw Valley Rd $139,900 - NEW5 acres min. to Clw. View of the valley. Close to all recreations yet very central.5321 Clw Valley Road $129,000 - NEW10 acres close to Wells Gray Park. Drilled well & lends itself to a walk-out basement w/view. Close to Clearwater yet totally rural lifestyle close to hik-ing, fi shing, sledding and golf. 2354 Petrol Road $129,000Lot w/mnt view, private w/little traffi c. New shingles & paint. Open plan w/wood features, tile & lam. fl ooring. WStove. Lrg studio 9x23. Great for a young family. Garden space & boxes. Bareland strata $100/mnth.169 Wood Road $129,900 Vavenby, close to amenities. Private yrd w/mntain view. Recent metal roof & vinyl siding. Updates incld countertops, laminate, paint, elect. & heating. Vendor is a Realtor.352 Ruby Road &124,900 .5+ acre overlooking the NT River. Quiet area on CDS. 12x20 workshop, 24x30 2 bay RV storage & more. Great starter or retirement in Vavenby.19-561 Ridge Road $99,000 - NEWMHP on Dutch Lake. 2 yrs old, lived in for less than a year. Modern w/dark cupboards, 2 baths. Near amenities. 10x12 covered deck & 8x10 shed.68 Blanchard Road $80,000 Lrg lot. Metal roof over the home, deck & storage. Newer cabinets, counter & appl. Recent paint, laminate & HE wood stove. .41 acres.289 Vavenby Bridge Road $60,000 Vavenby, this 4 bdrm home is close to amenities

& recreation. Court Order: 46069, being sold “AS IS” and Schedule “A” applies.5-851 Old N Thompson Hwy $44,900 Newer mobile. 3 bdrms & a cozy kitchen, laundry & spacious back entrance. A small deck at the back allows for enjoying the summer evenings.

COMMERCIAL257 Glen Road $379,000 - NEW PRICECommercial mall & hall w/permit for 160 seating available. Commercial kitchen, storage & fenced yard. Presently has 2 tenants FT & 1 PT & 1 avail. Willing to discuss all options. 24 hrs notice6176 Trout Creek Rd142 acres, ranch, Mill, woodlot & 35 acres peat moss bog. Close to Wells Gray Park. 3 lvl dove tailed cedar log home to lock up & sm log home w/several cabins. Trout Creek (w/water license) & lake. Approx 35 head of cattle. CAN BE NEGOTIATED WITHOUT SAWMILL, IT WOULD BE REMOVED

LOTS AND ACRES1745 Birch Island Lost Crk Rd $319,000 1+ km of river-front, pasture Lot A Trout Crk $139,900 13+acre well & septic 5233 Clw Valley Rd $164,900 30acres Subdiv. Lot 2 Galliano Road $89,900 3.6 acres, Subdividable zoned R2. 1485 Davy Rd $50,000 1.26 acre.1952 Dunn Lake Rd $40,000 1 acreAvola Forest Service Rd 5 parcels totaling 350 acres, can be sold somewhat separately or together. Call Listing Realtor for more information.- NEWDL 3079Avola Forest Service Road - 22 acres on an island in the North Thompson river. Access over a narrow channel of Avola Forest Service Rd opposite side of the NT River from Hwy 5. Unique property is fully treed and it could be a fascinating property to hold.- NEW

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They say the heavy lifting is behind them; heading into their first official annual general meeting, the members of the North Thompson Valley Hospice House Society (NTVHHS) are looking for a few fresh faces for the year ahead.

Two years ago, what was to become the NTVHHS was a few valley residents with a shared goal - establish-ment of a hospice facil-ity to serve the North Thompson Valley.

One year ago, with an inaugural executive and board of directors in place, the group assembled a constitu-tion and bylaws, and set about obtaining official standing with both the provincial government and Ottawa.

Today, says NTVHHS secretary-treasurer Barb Denton of Little Fort, that initial Hospice House Society board heads into a 2012 annual meeting as a registered non-profit society as required by the Province of British Columbia, with federal status as a charitable institution, authorized

by Ottawa to issue tax-deductible receipts for donations.

Now, says Denton, they are looking for some fresh faces to join the NTVHHS’s 150-plus paid members and continue the drive for a facility to provide close-to-home end-of-life care for valley residents.

That annual general meeting and election of officers is to be held at 7 p.m., Wednesday, June 27, downstairs in the Little Fort Community Hall.

Those interested in letting their names stand are advised they will be required to attend the annual general meeting and at least three more

general meetings in the course of the year, as well as executive ses-sions as needed.

The NTVHHS’s stated goals include fundraising toward the construction of a facility to serve the valley, and research to establish the valley’s specific needs in regard to end-of-life care whether at a loca-tion central to the valley as a whole.

The NTVHHS conducts two annual funders intended to raise public awareness of the organization and its goals while adding a lively event to the valley’s social calendar each year.

Each spring, the Hospice House group sponsors an antique appraisal weekend at the Little Fort Hall, bringing in an accredit-ed and widely respected antique appraiser to examine participants’ treasures, provide infor-mation and appraise each item’s worth. Spectators are welcome to watch and listen.

Each fall, the group sponsors a competitive ‘ride’ in which a contin-gent of Hospice House volunteers on bicycles

departs Barriere and Clearwater at the same hour, and ride to see where they meet (and therefore, which group is the speedier). For a nominal fee, valley resi-dents place wagers as to the location at which the racers will meet. The winner comes away with his or her name on a plaque and (most importantly) bragging rights and assurance they have contributed to a worthy cause.

Membership is open to all valley residents, and NTVHHS leaders say they hope to draw members from up and down the valley, to rep-resent the interests of all the North Thompson’s communities. The NTVHHS’s annual meeting, at 7 p.m., June 27, at the Little Fort Hall, is open to all interested persons.

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District of Clearwater announced on Tuesday that it has hired a new public works super-intendent.

According to District chief administrative officer Leslie Groulx, the new superinten-dent, Jared Brounstein, brings extensive experience in project management, highway and utility construction as well as nine years of progressive experience within municipal government.

Brounstein comes to Clearwater from the City of Chilliwack where he worked in many different facets of local government including develop-

ment and public works.He most recently completed

his diploma in public sector man-agement through UVIC. He also holds a diploma in civil engi-neering technology, has training as a construction safety officer as well as extensive experience in contract administration.

The new superintendent enjoys hiking, snowshoeing and the outdoors, said Groulx. He and his wife along with their two daughters look forward to moving to Clearwater to enjoy the clean air and various outdoor activities.

The municipality had 19 applicants for the position. Brounstein will start work July 3.

Clearwater hires new public works superintendent

Jared Brounstein is Clearwater’s new public works superintendent. Photo submitted

Rodeo winnersWinners of a Bike Rodeo held May 26 pose for a photograph with event organizers. Pictured are (back, l-r) Sgt. Kevin Podbisky, Colleen Labby, Kim Strickland, Colleen Topolovec, Cst. Tyson Bruns, (front, l-r) Lucas Taniguti, Lolita Persad, Anthony Labby, and Makalu Hokai. Photo by Keith McNeill

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... are looking for some fresh faces to join the NTVHHS’s 150-plus paid members and continue the drive for a facility

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Continued from A5One man contrasted the difference between actions that are revers-ible and those that are not. One woman spoke on behalf of the bee

population, and all the contributions bees make to agriculture - warning that bees are vulner-able to changes in the make-up of our crops and have been severely

threatened and reduced lately. Pesticide resis-tance and other potential harmful side-effects of GMOs were raised. One speaker, hearing-impaired, made a brave

and logical argument providing facts about health and environmental concerns. Many who were not in the long line-up of speakers shared the concerns and have our own unique stories to reinforce their state-ments." (Rosemary P., Richmond, B.C.)

I hope our municipal councils and our First Nations communities start the discussion on keeping the North Thompson Valley free of GMO. Hummm, you laugh and say, 'Too late.' You are right. Look around you - the people are getting less healthy, the land is getting less healthy. Maybe, just maybe, it is time to take this and climate change seriously.

Cheryl ThomasClearwater, B.C.

Community member, parent and

grandparent"We are the leaders we've been waiting

for." - First Nations origin

45 YEARS AGO:Department of

Highways crews with 12 trucks and a loader built about two miles of dykes to protect the town of Clearwater and the mill yard. The four-foot dykes were about 1 1/2 feet above the level of the 1948 flood. A pile-up of logs took out one pier of the Raft River overload bridge.

40 YEARS AGO:The North

Thompson River rose to its highest recorded level, higher even than

the flood of 1948. Local trucks, cats and other equipment converged on the Clearwater Flats to erect a dyke between the old highway and the river. Trucks dumped loads of rock to stabi-lize the bridge across the Clearwater River. Swift-flowing water swept across the Birch Island road near the highways yard, and a Bailey bridge was installed as a temporary crossing. There was 1 1/2 feet of water over the road in Blackpool. Mail and bus service were suspended as the highway was closed.

35 YEARS AGO:There should be

a public inquiry into environmental and work hazards involved in a proposed uranium mine near Birch Island, said Robert Skelly, New Democrat MLA for Alberni.

30 YEARS AGO:A RCMP dog-

master, police, heli-copter, Bear Creek inmates and about 130 volunteers searched for a deaf, mute and mentally handicapped boy in Wells Gray Park. Five hikers and two staff members from Tranquille School had been walking on the old

trail to Helmcken Falls when the boy went missing.

25 YEARS AGO:Ida Dekelver sug-

gested that the Ray Farm be the focal point of any celebrations to mark Wells Gray Park’s 50th anniversary, sched-uled for 1989. She was speaking at a meeting of the Friends of Wells Gray Park, BC Parks officials and Chamber of Commerce members

20 YEARS AGO:Clearwater resident

Mohammed Sattar got into a fight with two escaped inmates from Bear Creek Camp after they invaded his home to get the keys to Sattar’s truck. One held Sattar’s nearly 70-year-old mother by the neck and shouted, “Give me the keys or else!”

A delay in opening

the road along the west side of the Clearwater River was jeopardizing the area’s reputation as a whitewater and fish-ing destination, said rafting guide Doug Trotter.

15 YEARS AGO:Dutch Lake was it

had some of the high-est concentration of nutrients he had ever seen, said Don Holmes of the Ministry of Environment. Hooking everyone to a sewage system was the most useful prospect, he felt. He was speaking at a meeting arranged by Dutch Lake resident Dr. Cary Lam.

10 YEARS AGO:The road to Murtle

Lake remained closed until senior Ministry of Transportation staff decided its fate. Two major washouts shut

down the 26-km-long sole-access road, which led from Blue River into the canoe-only lake in Wells Gray Park.

Baylee and Travis Sallenbach answered the question of the week, “What does the word ‘Dad’ mean to you?” - “Fathers help you out ... like when you’re camping. He buys ice cream cones. Going to soccer match-es and cheering.”

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5 YEARS AGO:Lost Creek Road in

Birch Island was closed due to high water. Parents of schoolbus children were told their children would be delivered to the old Anglican Church of St. John and St. Paul, locat-ed on the same route, but at higher ground.

Sukhi Dhillon, BC Crime Prevention Association’s Youth Asset Network project coordinator was in Clearwater to introduce “Positive Ticketing” to community groups. Keeping kids safe was one of the key elements, along with building strengths and increasing their resil-ience to negative risk

factors. Positive ticket-ing involved people of influence (RCMP, school principals) issu-ing tickets for good behavior. The tickets were coupons supplied by local businesses for rewards.

1 YEAR AGO:Ministry of

Transportation and Infrastructure was look-ing at installing a round-about at the junction of Highway 5 and the road to Wells Gray Park. “The Ministry’s engineers came to us with the idea,” said Clearwater Mayor John Harwood.

Chief Nathan Matthew and other members of Simpcw First Nation took part in the official opening of a small-scale hydro project on Bone Creek north of Blue River. The run of the river facility gener-ated enough electricity for 4,500 homes, said TransAlta vice-president Hugo Shaw.

District of Clearwater chief administrative officer Isabell Hadford announced she was tak-ing early retirement. The District also wel-comed its new direc-tor of finance, Sheila Thiessen.

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We all know people for whom swearing is as natural as breathing. One of the side effects of this habit is a lower tolerance for pain. Pain can sometimes be unbearable, but swearing at it will not help.

Store-bought prepared foods often have the highest sodium (salt) content. These include pizza, soups, bread, cold cuts and cured meats, prepared pasta dishes and prepared meat dishes. If you are trying to keep your salt intake down (1500mg daily is a good goal), keep your intake of these food items to a minimum. Readiing those nutrition labels will help you see how much each serving contains.

After taking our medications, our bodies excrete what isn’t needed. Does it affect our water supply? Tests done in the U.S. found that the concentrations of drugs in drinking water was at least 5 million times less than the therapeutic dose of any drug. So extremely minute amounts can be detected, but pose no danger.

There have been many claims made for taking apple cider vinegar. One claim that has been studied and has shown a bit of promise, is that its use can lower blood glucose levels when taken with high carbohydrate meals. The does studies was 2 tablespoonfuls 2-3 times daily, taken in a glass of water.

There are so many home remedies out there. Some have merit, while others have no real effect whatsoever. Our pharmacists can help you separate truths from myth.

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Parenting is hard work, and raising boys can be particularly challenging. Having fathers who show compassion, nurturing and caring can help shape what kinds of fathers, uncles and husbands they’ll become someday.

“I tell my boys, ‘I picked that daddy for you!’” says Jennifer Ryan, mother of two small sons, ages four and six. “They want to grow up to be just like Daddy, so I love it when he shows them how to care for a doll or how to make a stuffed animal feel better.”

While it might seem logical for fathers to play rough with their boys, many parents are trying to preserve their sons’ sweet, innocent years by pro-viding more cuddle time, more songs and more creative play.

“From the beginning, we’ve had girls and boys in mind as we designed our collections,” says Beau James, president of North American distribution for Corolle Dolls. “We offer several boy-appropriate dolls and accessories, like our blue-and-green doll

stroller and Paul, our anatomically-correct drink-and-wet bath doll, but we find that little boys really love to play with all of our dolls.”

Corolle dolls (www.corolle.com) can help par-ents prepare their sons for a new baby’s arrival or they can help conquer the challenges of potty train-ing. Dolls also help boys feel secure and confident as they learn to care for others.

“If we want our sons to grow up and be great husbands and dads, it’s important that they share pretend play that involves nurturing and being an active caregiver,” says Stephanie Oppenheim, Today Show toy expert and founder of The Oppenheim Toy Portfolio. “Every toddler and pre-schooler should have a nice doll, regardless of their gender.”

Playing with dolls fosters imagination and cre-ativity. This fundamental form of play, also teaches children of both sexes about friendship, empathy and kindness, values that will serve them well and enrich the world in which they live.

Like father, like son – Dads’ nurturing paves the way for future fantastic fathers

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Clearwater Fire Department’s Annual

FATHER’S DAY LUNCH & FUNDRAISERSunday June 17th12 - 2 pmat Clearwater Fire HallBeef Dip, Salads & Desserts

FATHER’S DAY LUNCH

Door prizes • Adults $12 • Kids under 12 $6

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Jazz at local cafeDan Fortin strums the strings on his bass as the jazz trio Myriad performs at the Flower Meadow Bakery on Saturday afternoon, June 2. Also in the Toronto-based band were Juno-nominated Chris Donnelly on piano and Ernesto Cervini on drums. The event was organized at the last minute and so was not well attended. Nevertheless, more performances of this type are planned. Photo by Keith McNeill

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MATTAWA, ON - The Canadian Institute of Forestry - Institut forestier du Canada (CIF-IFC) is pleased to announce that His Royal Highness, The Prince of Wales has recently approved that the Institute will annu-ally present the Prince of Wales Award for Sustainable Forestry.

“We are honoured to receive this recogni-tion from His Royal Highness,” says Mark Kube, president of the Canadian Institute of Forestry. “The selection process for the Prince of Wales Award for

Sustainable Forestry will be rigorous and we will ensure its integrity and prominence in the years to come.”

To be eligible, can-didates must either be a student or recent gradu-ate (within five years) from a Canadian forest-ry, natural resources or environmental science university or college program, and must have made outstanding con-tributions to their school and program, and to forest professionalism in general, within their community. Eligible recipients must also be members in good stand-

ing of the Institute, thus demonstrating their personal commitment to lifelong continuing edu-cation and professional development, and their support of forest profes-sionalism.

Consideration is also given to personal activity with respect to sustain-able forest management as it relates to career achievements to date, volunteerism, leadership, citizenship, academics,

extracurricular activities, and other professional accomplishments.

The first ever award will be presented this September at the Institute’s annual con-ference in Quebec City.

The CIF-IFC was established in 1908 and is one of Canada’s most respected forest conser-vation organizations. CIF-IFC members are dedicated to sound for-est stewardship and

sustainability across Canada and throughout the world.

Beautiful scenery in Wells Gray ParkA glacier at the headwaters of Fred Wells Creek in the northern part of Wells Gray Park slowly moves down the mountainside. The creek fl ows into the Hobson River, which in turn fl ows into the Clearwater River. The photo was taken in July, 2009. Photo courtesy of Chuck Emery

Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations

VICTORIA - Backcountry users may have noticed a new uniform in the woods.

Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations compliance and enforcement officers are now known as Natural Resource Officers.

“Natural Resource Officers can now enforce a wider range of laws and regulations,” said Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Steve Thomson. “This change will improve our response in the field and further streamline our inspection and enforcement procedures.”

Previously, Compliance and Enforcement Officers could only enforce specific acts. As Natural Resource Officers, they will be able to enforce a broader range of statutes, shorten response time and improve their effectiveness in the field.

A single Natural Resource Officer can now respond to violations that are covered by more than one natural resource act, instead of three or four staff that may have been required previously.

The new Natural Resource Officer designation is a result of the Natural Resource Compliance Act that was introduced in fall 2011 and came into effect on March 15, 2012.

The Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations currently has 169 compliance and enforcement officers, of which 156 are dedi-cated to carrying out inspections and investigations.

More than 11,000 inspections are completed each year to assess compliance with provincial laws that fall within the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations’ mandate.

Learn more at www.for.gov.bc.ca/hen/.

Award for sustainable forestry announced

Natural Resource Offi cer name takes root in B.C.

URGENT

Tourism Operators & Businesses affected by Tourism

In Clearwater Country

You are invited to a tourism planning workshop on Tuesday June 12th

at Wells Gray Inn, from 9:30am – 4:30pm (Lunch and refreshments will be provided) This Workshop is designed to assist Tourism Wells Gray with renewing the Tourism Strategy and developing an effective Business Plan for the organisation. Now that we are collecting the 2% Municipal and Regional District Tax from our visitors, it is vital that we use these funds together with all other funds from our funding partners to maximum effect – making sure that visitors come and then want to come back. Your insight and input is highly valued in this process and Tourism Wells Gray is committed to developing and implementing strategies that are designed to grow all businesses affected by tourism in an appropriate and sustainable manner. We wil l review our successes and chal lenges in recent years, and will reassess our market position and our ability to increase our market share. On that basis we can begin to define our priorities for the coming three years and how to make the most effective use of our funds in developing tourism. Your participation in this discussion is vital and we have invited Jennifer Houiel lebecq, Industry Development Special ist with TOTA to assist us with this process. Jennifer has worked with the industry in Clearwater and Wells Gray Country on a number of occasions over the years both through TOTA and as an independent consultant and has a good understanding of the nature of the tourism industry here. Your participation and input wil l drive the success of tourism marketing and visitor retention numbers that we will experience over the next 3-5 years, do not let this opportunity to voice your opinion pass you by. Sincerely,

BBrad Bradbury. Marketing Manager Tourism Wells Gray

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Happy Birthday SquirtJune 15th

Welcome to the “over-the-hill club”.

Love Gary and all your family, mum and all your brothers and sisters.

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Ian Eakins

The soccer season ended on a good note for the girls’ high school team. We had a young team with many Grade 8 players this year. Without such a good turnout from the Grad 8 girls, we would not have been able to field a team this season. Throughout the season and in the playoffs, we played against teams that were much older, bigger and more experienced. Our team improved with every game and when they needed to win to advance to the zones, they beat Logan Lake with an excellent performance and won 5 - 0.

We then went to Kelowna to play in the zones and the team put on a very good performance. The Kamloops/Kelowna zone produces some of the best soccer teams in B.C. and many of these teams go on to win or place high in the provin-cials. Our team got to play against some of the best teams in B.C. and did very well indeed. In the zones, we won one game and lost three, but all the games were close and com-petitive.

I want to thank the players on the team for such a determined per-formance in Kelowna. They hustled for every ball and challenged all the time. Never once did they slack

off and they left the field with their heads held high, knowing that they had tried their hardest. The team had fun, played hard, were good sports, listened well and did what was asked of them. As a coach, I could not ask anything more than that. If this group of girls stays together as a team, Clearwater Secondary School girls soccer has a bright future. A special thanks goes to Clara Shipp who was the assistant coach and a fantas-tic help in both the practices and the

games. Our season would not have been the same without her.

The highlight of the year was a shoot-out win against Kings Christian School from Salmon Arm. It was an exciting game, end-to-end with lots of chances. Regulation time ended in a 1 - 1 draw; Kiera Stel got our lone goal. We then played 10 minutes of overtime and the score stayed the same. In the playoffs, these games are settled with a shootout with five players from each team getting a penalty kick. On penalty kicks, a goal is

scored around 80 per cent of the time. Not against our team. Our goalkeeper, Robyn Kreke played very well thoughout the season and kept all three penalty shots out of our net. Our shooters, Reid Rebinsky, Cassie Brown and Alex Brown, buried their shots like pro-fessionals and the game was won. It was a fun and exciting game.

I would like to mention all of the girls that played this year, and they played hard. Goal - Robyn Kreke. Defense - Cassie Brown, Megan Sim, Jessica Patterson,

Kiana Burke, Kate Blackmore, Sara Dohms. Midfield - Reid Rebinsky, Kiera Stel, May Vandenborre, Carly Christian Forwards - Alex Brown, Ryleigh Symonds, Lilly Mclellan, Adrian Romeo, Keisha Johnson, Riikka Iivanainen and Jenna Zietsov. We will lose some good players next year as some gradu-ate and others move on to another school. Hopefully we will pick up some good athletes who want to play hard, have fun and win a few games and keep the soccer team getting better as the years go on.

Sports

Members of the Clearwater Secondary School girls soccer team pose for a photograph. Pictured are (back, l-r) Ian Eakins (coach), Ryleigh Symonds, Jenna Zietsov, Reid Rebinsky, Kate Blackmore, Megan Sim, Adriana Romeo, Karly Christian, Clara Shipp (coach), (middle, l-r) Kiana Burke, Lilly McLellan, Jessica Patterson, Robyn Kreke, Cassandra Brown, May Vandenborre, (front, l-r) Alex Brown and Riikka Iivanainen. Missing is Kiera Stel. Photo submitted

Soccer News - Clearwater high school girls team

Clearwater Slow Pitch donates $1,500 to Clearwater Minor Ball’s provincial fund. The proceeds from the May Day slow pitch tournament will go towards the provincial Peewee and Midget championships to be held in Clearwater July 13-15. Pictured are (back, l-r) CMB president Melody Romeo, slow pitch organizers Charlene Hand, Robert Donnelly and Carmen Archibald, CMB vice-president Christy Kjenstad, (front, l-r) minor ball players Ryley Griffi n, Keanen Bromley, Jackson Kjenstad, Hudson Cobbs and Hailey Griffi n. More donations are needed to make the provincial championships a successful event. Photo submitted

Slo-pitch gives to Clearwater Minor Ball

Over 3500 BC 55+ Seniors Expected!

Go to our website and click on “Zones” to find someone in your area who can

help you become part of our

25th Anniversary Celebration!

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Aug. 21 to 25, 2012

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Anniversary25

(CFES) Clearwater Festival &

Events Society AGM

Tuesday June 12th 2012 at 4:00 pm at the

North Thompson Aboriginal Sharing Centre (next to the CRC)

New members welcome.

HOME TOWN girl with HOME TOWN service

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

Big city selection with small town pricing

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

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She lived, she died, she lives!

A friend of mine died a couple weeks ago. Last Saturday was her ‘Celebration of Life’ service and I would like to recap the important parts.

Christine Opper was born on July 31, 1914 - almost 98 years ago. Life was not always easy, but she found a way to make it better for those around her. She loved her family with everything she had, and to Chris, her greatest accomplish-ment was loving all her children. You see Chris married Ron and raised his last seven of 15 children. Every one of hers and Ron’s were very special to her and she radiated when she talked of them. Chris also spent time praying for each one, and when

you talked with her she would ask you to pray for them too, as she prayed for your chil-dren. She took other’s burdens and made them hers to help bare.

Chris and Ron also made many others part of their family. At the service I met or talked with others who told

how Chris and Ron made such a difference in their lives, and had adopted them into their family. Chris would have room at the table for one more. You see Christine Opper really lived life; living love exuded from her being.

On May 24 Christine Opper died. One thing you should know is that she was not afraid to die. Her body was giving up and it was time: but that was

not why she was not afraid. It was because she knew Jesus as her personal saviour. John 3:16 states, “For God so loved the world that He gave His one, and only Son; whoever believes in Him shall not per-ish, but have eternal life.” Chris is spending eternity with Jesus! We mourn not for her, but for ourselves.

Now Christine is with God, her creator, the one who loved her

so much, that she was able to share that love with those around her. She will live eternally with no tears, no pain, no sorrow. Her body has been transformed and is perfect.

Chris lived, she did not just exist; she really lived. Chris died with no fear, leaving behind the results of love. Today Chris is alive. What is our legacy, and where will we spend eternity?

Think on These Things

Twenty-six women attended the bridal shower for June Moilliet held at the Vavenby Christian Church on Saturday, June 2.

April Wainwright, Moilliet’s niece and brides-maid, organized it. The party was planned for outdoors but the weather did not comply. Everyone attending brought their own teacup and a finger food. The shower cake was made by sister Valerie Gerber and is Moilliet’s favorite - carrot cake with cream cheese icing.

While eating the women intro-duced themselves, told the history of their cups, and how they had met June. There were some very interesting historical stories told. There was also a game where one had to match the wedding custom to the correct country. It was not an easy game as most of these cus-toms one had never heard about so guessing was required. The most correct answers were 10 out of 18 and winners were Vickie Cook and Hilda Reimer.

John Gerber showed up and he and his wife Valerie entertained us with the song We Got Married in a Fever. Then they decided the song

didn’t apply to the newlyweds so they changed the words. It was very comical and had everyone laughing.

The party was a lot of fun and after eating all of the delicious food none of the women felt like having any supper.

Sprinkling limits startWater restrictions for the

summer have begun as of May 1 and will go until Oct. 1. Houses with odd numbered addresses water on odd days, houses with even addresses water on even days. Times are from 6:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Garden watering can be done at any time with a hand held spring-loaded nozzle.

This month’s concert at the Serenity Performing Arts Centre will be on Saturday, June

16 at 7:00 p.m. Performers will be Paul Filek and Bodhi Jones. To buy tickets phone Shirley De Vooght at 250-676-9456. To find the Serenity Performing Arts Centre just following the yellow guitars on the posts and trees. Bring a lawn chair.

For this concert there is a draw sponsored by Kamloops’

Night Out. Anyone who buys four tickets will get their name put into the draw and the win-ner will receive $100 worth of gift certificates for a variety of Kamloops’ pubs and restaurants.

On June 4 the Vavenby Primary students went on the community bus to Raft River School to attend a musical per-formance by Boris Sichon, a musician from the Ukraine, His music has an international focus with lots of rhythm and beat. He played horns, drums, and even bones. Sichon had instru-ments from South America, Russia, China, Japan, and North American First Nations that he had been collecting for many years. He got the audience par-ticipating by clapping to the beat. The students were really focused.

Owner Doug Fenwick (l) sings with Howard Mitchell and Andy Leese as the Blue Loon Grill celebrates its fi fth anniversary on Thursday evening, May 31. A good-sized crowd turned out for the event. Photo by Keith McNeill

She lived, she died, and she lives — eternally

VavenbyNews

Vavenby bride receives shower Blue Loon's fi fth

St James Catholic Church

Sunday Service Mass • 11am - 12pmTuesday & Thursday

10am324 Clearwater

Village Road 250-672-5949

•Father Don O’Reilly

Clearwater Seventh-Day

Adventist

ChurchPastor Bill Kelly

Saturday Service - 10amClearwater Christian Church

Ph. 250-674-3468

CLEARWATER UNITED CHURCHCatholic Church of St. James

Worship & Children’s

Church • Sunday 9am

The Rev. Graham Brownmiller250-672-5653

or 250-674-3808 or 250-676-9435

www.norththompsonpc.ca

Clearwater Living Streams Christian

FellowshipMeeting at

New Life Assemblyevery Sunday 5:00pm

Contact Dave Meehan 250-674-3217email: livingstreams@hotmail.com

Clearwater Community Churchopen to everyone - all denominations

CLEARWATER NEW LIFE ASSEMBLYDan Daase - Pastor

Sunday Morning Worship 10:30am

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

Thursday 3-5pm Kids ClubPhone: 250-674-2345

308 W Old N Thompson Hwy

ChurchDirectoryYour places of worship

VAVENBY CHRISTIAN CHURCH

3083 Capostinsky Rd. • Service 11 a.m.

Sunday Morning Celebration

ServicesIan Moilliet Pastor -

250-676-9574Non Denominational

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

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

(Behind Mohawk Station)

Sunday Worship Service

10 am

On the Web: www.clchch.comFor information

250.674.3841 or 250.674.2912

Interim Pastor David Crouse250.674.1332

www.ccbaptist.ca

COMMUNITYBAPTIST

24E Old North Thompson Hwy

Worship Service 10:30

“When you need us, we’re close by”

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

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

Drake Smith, MSW(Funeral Director/Owner)

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anniversaries and other important occasionsanniversaries and other important occasions

CLEARWATER AND DISTRICT HOSPICE SOCIETYServing the Clearwater Area since 2007

A TOUCH OF MEXICOFundraiser

Saturday, June 16 • 6pm to 11 pmRoyal Canadian Legion Hall

TICKETS: $25 EACH

Dinner - Music - Bar - Silent Auction Door Prizes

Tickets can be purchased from any Hospice Society member

or at the Clearwater Dollar Emporium, Wells Gray Inn and the Hospital Auxiliary Gift Shop from May 1st. 2012

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Business & Service Directory

STONE & COMPANY(Robert Lawrie, Silvia Scheibenpfl ug)

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

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

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

Accountant - Certified Appliance Repair

Hazel’s HousingQUALITY WORK

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Journeyman Carpenter

Carpentry

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

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Electric Contractors

Building Supply

Winter Hours • 8:30am - 5pm

Electric Contractors

Licenced & BondedReg. NO: 99142

JAGER GARBAGEResidential & Commercial

Garbage Collection.

Residential includes Blue Bag Recycling

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

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

Garbage Collection

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Construction

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Renovations from Foundations

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The Little Gift Shop• Jewelry

• Gift Baskets• Framed photo, prints & cards

• Fishing - rods, reels, lures, knives• Local artists - and much more

Tuesday to Friday: 10 am - 5 pmSaturdays: 10 am- 4 pm

250-674-0101Next to Clearwater Computers

Contracting

MONASHEE PAINT & SERVICESCOMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL • PAINT CONTRACTING

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or call 250-674-3763 or 778-208-5359 or call 250-674-3763 or 778-208-5359

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ICBC AgentDistrict of Clearwater

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132 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 OfficeMisc. Services

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

June 12: Tourism Planning Workshop Wells Gray Inn 9:30am to 4:30pm

June 12: Clearwater Festival and Events Society AGM (CFES) 4 pm at the North Thompson Aboriginal Sharing Center (next to the Community Resource Center).

June 13-14: BC Cancer Agency’s Screening Mammography mobile service will be in Clearwater. Call 1-800-663-9203 to book an appointment.

June14: Water Conservation Poster Contest 3:00 p.m. deadline.

June 16: NT Valley Free Family Fishing Day. Call Mark or Chris at Clearwater Trout Hatchery 250-674-2580 for more info.

June 16: A Touch of Mexico, dinner, music, bar, silent auction, at Legion Hall, tickets $25, sponsored by Hospice Society.

June 21: YCS Annual General Meeting. 7pm at YCS 612 Park Dr.

June 22: Clearwater and District Food Bank Annual General Meeting. Fri., June 22nd at 12:30pm at 741 Clearwater Vil-lage Rd.

June 26: Damage Prevention Presentation and Contractor Break-fast from 7:00-8:30 a.m. at the Ski Hill Lodge. Presented by Kinder Morgan. RSVP to Gail Sommerfeldt 250-587-6372.

June 30: Arts Alive

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT• Crafts & Conversations with Cheryl. Tuesdays 11:00 am to 2:00

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

7:30pm @ YCS• Mother Goose - Mornings, To register call Kerry at 250-674-2600

ext 227• Community Baptist Jr. Youth Gr. 5, 6, 7 - 7-8:30pm• Community Baptist Sr. Youth Gr. 8-10 - 7-9:30pmHEALTH & HEALING• Shambhala Meditation Group: meets every Tuesday at Forest

House 6:30-8:00 pm. Info: 250-587-6373.• Connections Healing Rooms - every Friday from 1-3pm (except

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

• Healthy Choices – every Tues 9am, 12 & 5:30pm at Skills Center. Info call Kim 674-0224

• Clearwater & District Hospice Society every 3rd Mon. Sept-Jun 10am Legion Building.

RECREATION• Drop-in soccer: Tuesdays & Thursday at 7pm at CSS fi eld. Every-

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

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

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

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

play. Rotary Sports Park.• Yoga Tree – Call or email Annie 674-2468 annie.pomme@

hotmail.com• Clearwater Walks – Strollers & Striders, Mon. 12:30 & Wed

5:30pm, meet at YCS. Info 250-674-7082. • Core Strength Fitness. Tuesdays. Classes at 10-11am 250-674-

0001SENIORS• Wells Gray Country Senior’s Society 3rd Sun Social Meet at the

Wells Gray Hotel at 12:30pm for lunch or dessert, & chat• Wells Gray Country Senior’s Society Book Club Meets the last

Thursday of the month at 2:00 at the public library All seniors are welcome

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Evergreen Acres Senior Citizens Home Society

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALREQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

Request for proposal for building and grounds maintenance for Evergreen Acres.Approximately 18 hours per week.

For details contact the administrator, Marion Walker at Evergreen Acres 250-674-0099 or

Linda at Home Hardware. A package will be available.

Mandatory site visit: June 12, 2012 at Evergreen Acres at 7:00 pm.

Closing date: June 14, 2012 at noon.

Start date of contract: July 1, 2012

For more information drop in to 58 Young Road (above Raft River Fitness), phone 250-674-2928 or fax 250-674-2938

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BARRIERE EMPLOYMENT SERVICES629 Barriere Town Rd. Barriere, BC V0E 1E0

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CLEARWATER EMPLOYMENT SERVICES58A Young Road, Clearwater BC V0E 1N2

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Housekeeper: Summer Season/Blue River #0407Campground Attendant: FT &PT/Seas/3 Pos/Clw #0406Server: FT & PT/Seas/2 Pos/Clw #405Front Desk Clerk: FT/Seas/2 Pos Clw #0404Housekeeper: PT/Seas/3Pos/Clw #0403Customer Service Rep: FT & PT/3 Pos Little Fort #0401Shuttle Bus Driver/Naturalist/Photographer: FT/Seas/Clw #0322River Operations Manager: Full time/Seas/Clw #0320Line Cooks: 2 F/T, 1 P/T position/Blue River #0305Volunteer Firefi ghter: 7 Pos/Clw #0205Class 1 Driving Instructor: FT/Clw #0201Cook/Kitchen Helper: Casual/Clw #0111

GENERAL INFORMATION• Free Workshops: Call 250-674-2928 to register • Resumes & Interviews: Go hand in hand, so the better prepared you are the greater the impression you will make to your future employer. Please drop in and our friendly staff will assist you.• Targeted Wage Subsidy (TWS): Are you currently on Employment Insurance or have you been in the last 3-5 years? If you have, you may be eligible for wage subsidy. Ask us for further info.• Funding for Skill Enhancement: Recent or active EI clients with a career plan in mind seeking assistance through Service Canada are required to book an appointment with one of our Employment Counsellors.• Blue River Itinerant: An employment consultant comes to town once a month. Next visit is June 19 If one on one appointments are required please call to set up a time prior to the drop in.

RANCH WORKERS: Farmers, Irrigators F2912WRANGLER/RANCH HAND: Crystal Waters Guest Ranch A0212CUSTOMER SERVICE: Jim’s Food Market & Subway A0212ALABOURER/SAWMILL OPERATOR/LEVEL 3 FIRST AID: A2712COOK: FT Station House M0212ALOG TRUCK DRIVER: Clearwater area M0512PARTS PERSON: FT, Barriere Auto Parts M1512FARM LABOURER: Blue Ridge Ranch M1612DRILLERS HELPERS: Geotech M2812CHAMBERMAID: 1FT & 1PT Mountain Springs Motel M3012MOTEL MGR.: Live-In, Mountain Springs Motel M3012ABREAKFAST COOK: summer, Mike Wiegele J0412SOUS CHEF: summer, Mike Wiegele J0412ABUS PERSON: summer, Mike Wiegele J0412BHOUSEKEEPER: summer, Mike Wiegele J0412CLINE COOK EVENINGS: summer, Mike Wiegele J0412DPREPN COOK: summer, Mike Wiegele J0412E

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If you have been on Employment Insurance in the past 3 years (5 years maternity) & are currently unemployed, you may be eligible for re-training dollars. Book an appointment to see one of our counselors for more information.We look forward to seeing you – come in and we’ll personally see that you get the information you’re seek-ing, or call and make an appointment.’ • FREE COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS • FREE RESUME HELP • FREE INFORMATION ON MANY SERVICES

“Funded in whole or part through the Canada-British Columbia Labour Market Development Agreement” Sponsored by Barriere & District Chamber of Commerce

NORTH THOMPSON JOBS

Horse Guide/Ranch Hand: PT/Seas/Clw #0605Sales/Clerical: PT/Clw #0604Sales/Marketing: FT/Clw #0603Custom Wood Furniture Maker: FT/Blue River #0602Sales/Service: FT/Barriere #0601Housekeeper: FT/Seas #0528Housekeeper: PT/Little Fort #0527Café Cook: PT/Little Fort #0526Remote Camp Cook: 30 Pos/Seas #0525Remote Camp Prep Cook/Sandwich Maker: 20 Pos/Seas #0524Remote Fire Camp Baker: 10 Pos/Seas #0523Building & Grounds Maintenance: PT/Clw #0522Customer Service/Food Prep: 3 Pos FT/Little Fort #0521Dishwasher: PT/Clw #0520Waitress/Waiter: FT/Clw #0519Housekeeper: Seas/Clw #0517Restaurant Server: Seas/Clw #0516Automotive Industrial Parts Person: FT/Barriere #0511Home Share Provider/Roommate: FT/Clw #0509Reservations Coordinator: FT/Blue River #0507Sous Chef: FT/Seas/Blue River #0506Server: FT/Seas/Blue River #0505Prep Cook: FT/Seas/Blue River #0504Line Cook: FT/Seas/Blue River #0503Bus Person: FT/Seas/Blue River #0502Breakfast Cook: 2-FT/Seas/Blue River #0501Cook: Casual/Clw #0416Customer Service Employee: 4 Pos/Seas/Clw #0414Baking& Cook Assistant: 2 Pos/Seas/Clw #0413Barista: 2 Pos/Seas/Clw #0412Controller: FT/Blue River #0411Dishwasher: FT/PT Blue River #0409

Announcements

Car PoolWanted: Need ride to Kam-loops 1 day every 2 months for 1 1/2 hr medical appoint. Must return to Clearwater as soon as appoint is over. Please call 250-674-2699

Coming EventsClearwater & District Food Bank Annual General Meeting. Friday, June 22nd 12:30 p.m. 741 Clearwater Village Rd.

Hospital Gift CornerOpen Monday - Friday

10 am - 1 pm

North Thompson Arts Council Celebration of the Arts, June 23-24, 10am-4pm both days. 4307 Yellowhead Hwy, Bar-riere. More info at norththomp-sonartscouncil.com.

InformationSafe Home Response

Providing a safe place to escape for women and their

children. Volunteers always needed.

Call 250-674-2135.

VAVENBY THRIFT SHOPPast Vavenby General StoreWednesday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Sunday 11a.m. - 3 p.m.Various items of clothing

priced as low as .25cents

PersonalsAA meetings every Wed.11 Lodge Dr. Roll call 8 pm. Side door. 250-674-0079.

Alcoholics AnonymousPhone 250-674-3838 or

250-587-0026 Anytime

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

250-672-9643, 250-819-5361, 250-308-5139 or 778-220-6269

Announcements

Lost & FoundLost: Gold bracelet. Lost night of CSS Grad Prom (Saturday). Cash reward. 250-674-2465

Employment

Business Opportunities

WORK IN Canada’s Arctic. Hiring Co-op Management and Cook positions. Career Fair to be held at Inn at Laurel Point in Victoria Thursday, June 14, 2012 10am to 5pm. Drop in or e-mail your resume to: human resources@arcticco-op.com.

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Technical Advisor, Wood Products - India

Forestry Innovation Invest-ment Ltd. is seeking a Tech-nical Advisor, Wood Prod-ucts for a one to two year contract based in Mumbai, India. The successful candi-date will have extensive knowledge of BC softwood species and appropriate ap-plication of BC wood prod-ucts. For further information, interested candidates are asked to view the job de-scription and qualifi cations at www.bcfi i.ca under Contract and Employment Opportu-nities.

Drivers/Courier/Trucking

DRIVERS WANTED: Terrifi c career opportunity out-standing growth potential to learn how to locate rail defects. No Experience Needed!! Extensive paid travel, meal allowance, 4 wks. vacation & benefi ts pkg. Skills Needed - Ability to travel 3 months at a time Valid License with air brake endorsement. High School Diploma or GED.

Apply at www.sperryrail.comunder careers, keyword Driver DO NOT FILL IN CITY or STATE

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Prepare for a Career in Heavy Equipment Operation. Intro-ducing our new Apprenticeship Program which includes:

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IMPORTANTPUBLIC NOTICE

If you are experiencing delays in the processing of your EI, CPP, OAS, Veterans

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An Alberta Construction Com-pany is hiring dozer, excavator and labour/rock truck opera-tors. Preference will be given to operators that are experi-enced in oilfi eld road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Al-berta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Con-struction at 780-723-5051.

Medical/DentalMARIPOSA GARDENS (in Osoyoos BC) seeking RCAs. ($17.34/hr) email: becky.marlatt @balticproperties.ca

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

CHECK YOUR AD! Notice of error must be given in time for correction before the second insertion of any advertisement. The paper will not be responsible for omissions or for more than one incorrect insertion, or for damages or costs beyond the cost of the space actually occupied by the error.Advertisers are reminded that Provincial legislation forbids the publication of ads which discriminate against any person because of race, religion, sex, color, national-

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Evergreen Acres Senior Citizens Home Society

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALREQUEST FOR PROPOSALRequest for proposal for building and grounds

maintenance for Evergreen Acres.Approximately 18 hours per week.

For details contact the administrator, Marion Walker at Evergreen Acres 250-674-0099 or

Linda at Home Hardware. A package will be available.

Mandatory site visit: June 12, 2012 at Evergreen Acres at 7:00 pm.

Closing date: June 14, 2012 at noon.

Start date of contract: July 1, 2012

Proposals must be mailed to Evergreen Acres, 144 Evergreen Place, Clearwater, BC, V0E 1N1 and postmarked no later than noon June 14, 2012. Late submissions will not be considered.

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START YOUR OWN BUSINESS!For sale / for Lease Purchase or for Lease

2.06 acres of fl at land zoned C1, Clearwater BCMain fl oor of building consists of 3 large separate areas

1. 23’ x 43’ (1,000 sq ft) 12’ 7 ceiling2. 16’ x 43’ (700 sq ft) 13’ ceiling3. 20’ x 34’ (680 sq ft) 9’ ceilingSecond fl oor = (500 sq ft) 1 bdrm suite

Gas pump Island and fuel tanks (2,000 gal and 3,000 gal) also available

Open to Leases or rentals on individual areasCall Dwaine @ 778-549-0410

B.C. LIVESTOCK GET IT SOLD!

C O M P L E T E L I S T I N G A N D P H O T O S O N L I N E : w w w . b c l i v e s t o c k . b c . c a

B.C. LIVESTOCK PRODUCERS CO-OPERATIVE ASSOCIATIONFOR MORE INFO CALL LARRY AT 250-319-0872 OR BC LIVESTOCK 250-573-3939

TRACTORS, HAYING EQUIPMENT, IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT, SAW MILL, MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT, SHOP TOOLS, INTERNATIONAL TD8 CRAWLER, ROUND BALE FEEDER, IRRIFRANCE IRRIGATION REELS, 20’ GOOSENECK TANDEM

TRAILER, HEAVY DUTY ROTOVATOR, HOBART WELDER, FIREHOSES.SALE SUBJECT TO ADDITIONS & DELETIONS.

FARM & RANCH EQUIPMENT ESTATE AUCTION SAT. JUNE 23 • 10:30AM • CHASE CREEK ROAD

NO BUYERS FEE

Please be advised the Council of the District of Clearwater will be holding a Public Information meeting to present the 2011 ANNUAL REPORT to members of the public.

Thursday, June 21, 2012 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers

132 Station Road, Clearwater, BC

This notice is given in accordance with Section 99 of the Community Charter.

Come out and check out the District’s Water Emergency Response Plan, UV System Project

and the Water Conservation Plan

Winners will be announced for the Water Conservation Poster contest at this meeting.

DISTRICT OF CLEARWATER

PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING

Employment

Trades, TechnicalGRANDE PRAIRIE Regional College, Fairview Campus has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Welding Instructor lo-cated in Fairview, Alberta (the Heart of the Peace River re-gion in northwestern Alberta). For more information visit our website at www.gprc.ab.ca/ca-reers. Due to apprenticeship enrollment increases we are expanding our staffi ng so we Need Instructors in this pro-gram!

PARTS TECHNICIAN, li-censed or apprentice required for Peace River Alberta GM dealer. Automotive knowledge an asset. $3,000 to $5,000 per month. Fax resume to 780-624-4124 or email: admin@marshall-auto.ca. At-tention: Parts Manager.

SHOP FOREMAN required at busy GM Dealership in Central Alberta. Minimum 5 years of Journeyman experience. Please send your resume to: dgraff@adamsgm.com Adams Chevrolet Wetaskiwin, Alber-ta.

Work WantedClearwater: Attn low income seniors & persons w/handi-caps. New HAFI program by BC Housing funds up to $20,000 to make modifi cations to your home. (Replaces the RRAP program). Call building contractor Hans Ounpuu for more info. 250-674-3875

Handyman: Residential renovations/repairs/new con-struction. 28 yrs exp. Bar-riere. HAFI program. Seniors discounts. Call Ray Semrick 250-318-5925

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

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

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

Photography / VideoNeed a professional

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special events, pet portraits, commercial.

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Book now avoid & disappointment. Sorry no passport photos

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

PHOTOS by Keith McNeill

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Computer ServicesClearwater Computers is your neighborhood computer store & repair outlet; all makes & models. We offer new and used computers. Other servic-es incl: 15Mb unlimited ADSL, unlimited dial-up internet, 2.9 cents a minute long distance, unlimited webhosting, online backup, domain management, color photocopying, faxing and more. Located at #6 W Old NT Hwy (beside Supersave Gas). Ph. 250-674-1032

Home RepairsHandyman Service specializ-ing in drywall and tile. Call An-drew at 250-677-4215.

Misc ServicesWord by Word

Proofreading & Editing250-674-7118

Services

Misc ServicesA bookstore in Clearwater?

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Two get District of Clearwater contractsTimes Staff

District of Clearwater has offered the contract positions for the com-munity healthy living coordinator and the sports coordinators to two local residents, reports chief adminis-trative officer Leslie Groulx.

Community healthy living goes to Eleanor Collins. She brings to the position four years of experience in program coordinating, knowledge in recreation programming registra-tion system, and is a well rounded volunteer with related experience in healthy living initia-tives. Collins will bring to the community excit-

ing new ideas for fitness and recreation all ages and stages of life as the program unfolds.

Sports coordina-tor goes to Melody Romeo, who brings to the position nine years of well-rounded experience in sports coordination from a volunteer’s prospective. She has been a tourna-

ment director for minor hockey, president of Clearwater Minor Ball (as well as all the other executive positions) and was instrumental in bringing the Peewee and Midget Provincial Championships to Clearwater this summer. Romeo also has been a primary organizer of Slow-Pitch tournaments.

Melody Romeo Eleanor Collins

KAMLOOPS - Effective at 12 noon on Friday, June 15, 2012, the current open burning ban will be expanded across the entire Kamloops Fire Centre to include the Salmon Arm and Clearwater fire zones, in order to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect the public.

This prohibition will remain in place until Oct. 1 in the Clearwater and Salmon Arm fire zones and until Oct. 15 in the Kamloops, Vernon, Penticton, Merritt and Lillooet fire zones, or until the public is informed otherwise.

Anyone planning to conduct Category 2 or 3 fires in the Salmon Arm and Clearwater fire zones must extinguish all such fires by noon on June 15.

Specifically, this open fire prohibition applies to:· The burning of any waste, slash or other material.· The burning of stubble or grass.· The use of fireworks or burning barrels of any

size or description.This ban does not restrict campfires that are a half-

meter high by a half-meter wide (or smaller) and does not apply to cooking stoves that use gas, propane or briquettes.

This prohibition applies to all BC Parks, Crown lands and private lands, but does not apply within the boundaries of a local government that has forest fire prevention bylaws in place and is serviced by a fire department. Before lighting any fire, residents should check with local civic authorities regarding any cur-

rent prohibitions.A map of the affected areas is available online

at: http://bcwildfire.ca/ftp/!Project/WildfireNews/KFCJune15.pdf

The Kamloops Fire Centre stretches from the northern border of Wells Gray Park near Blue River to the United States border to the south, and from the Bridge River Glacier west of Gold Bridge to the Monashee Mountains east of Lumby.

For information about open burning and for more tips on making responsible burning decisions, please download one of the guides to open burning at: http://bcwildfire.ca/hprScripts/WildfireNews/Bans.asp

Anyone found in contravention of an open fire prohibition may be issued a ticket for $345 or, if convicted in court, be fined up to $100,000 and sen-tenced to one year in jail. If the contravention causes or contributes to a wildfire, the person may be subject to a penalty of up to $10,000 and be ordered to pay all firefighting and associated costs.

To report a wildfire or unattended campfire, call 1 800 663-5555 toll-free or dial *5555 on a cellphone.

For the latest information on fire activity, condi-tions and prohibitions, visit the Wildfire Management Branch website: www.bcwildfire.ca

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On Monday, June 18, the hit OLN (Outdoor Life Network) TV series Mantracker will broadcast the first of two episodes that were filmed in the Barriere area.

The episodes were shot on Barriere’s Trails Systems, with Kamloops’ hoodoos providing the back-drop for the opening sequence of this season.

“The whole idea of Mantracker coming to Barriere was a direct result of the trails that have been developed in the area through Job Creation Projects,” said Connie Falk of Barriere Employment Services. “We believed that being featured on Mantracker would be a great way to promote the trail systems and market the area.”

Connie Falk pro-vided on-set logistics to the Mantracker crew as well as lending the production her paint horse Striker, which stars in both episodes as well as in the opening sequence.

“Working with the Mantracker crew and being able to participate in the filming was with-out a doubt one of the coolest things I’ve ever done. They are great people to work with,” Falk said.

Contributing partners to the pro-duction include the District of Barriere, Thompson-Nicola Regional Directors Bonnie CruzelleMyram of Electoral Area “O” (Lower North Thompson), and John Sternig of Electoral Area “P” (Rivers and The Peaks); Barriere and District Chamber of Commerce; the Thompson-Nicola Film Commission (TNFC); Tk’emlups Indian Band; and the Thompson-Okanagan Tourism Association.

Michelle Budden, production coordi-nator for Bonterra Productions, the compa-ny behind Mantracker, credits the TNFC for pointing them in the direction of Barriere and the surrounding area.

“By far, the film commission’s pitch-book, which was full of pictures of the area’s trails, local services and possible ‘sidekicks,’ was one of the best pre-sentations we’ve ever received,” Budden said.

Butch Falk of Barriere was chosen to be the “sidekick” who helps the Mantracker find his “prey,” which in this case were two Kelowna residents.

“I really had no desire to be the ‘side-kick,’ but they wanted

someone who looked the part of a sidekick so I guess I fit the bill. They also needed some-one who knew all the country they wanted to film in,” Falk said.

“Everyone asks if the chase is real, and I can tell you, yes, it is very real. The adrena-line is pumping and everyone is doing their utmost to be the win-ner. I saw real fear in the eyes of the ‘prey’ more than once. And the camera crew mem-bers are amazingly fit to keep up,” Falk said. “The new Mantracker, Chad Savage, is the real deal and has excep-tional tracking skills and amazing eyesight. I would often miss the signs he was watching for.”

After an exhaus-tive search, Savage took over the reins for Mantracker in Season 7. Raised in the shadow

of Alberta’s Rocky Mountains, Savage grew up hunting and working with horses. He’s been a professional guide since the early-’90s, traveling from Alberta to Northern B.C., the Yukon and Northwest Territories, as well as explor-ing the wilds of the U.S., Mexico, Africa, Australia and Asia.

For Vicci Weller, executive direc-tor of Film for the Thompson-Nicola Film Commission (TNFC), having Mantracker film in the region is the ulti-mate in product place-ment.

“The return on investment goes beyond just what the crew spent in Barriere and Kamloops,” said Weller. “We antici-pate that awareness of the area’s trails and increase visitation by tourists will also add to Barriere’s economy.”

Peter Milobar, chair-man of the TNFC, said that having Mantracker in the region was a fun experience for a lot of people and that the film commission is “poised to present our region again when Bonterra Productions is ready.”

Bill Humphreys, Mayor of Barriere, echoed Milobar’s senti-ments: “The produc-tion of the Mantracker series in Barriere

brought not only new revenue but an opportu-nity for the community to be involved in an exciting project of this kind.”

In celebration of the broadcast, the Thompson-Nicola Film Commission (TNFC) and Barriere are host-ing a public screening on Saturday, June 16, at the Barriere Elementary School. Depending on the turnout, there may be two screen-ings. Those who wish to attend are asked to bring a contribution to the food bank. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the screening will take place at 7 p.m.

Mantracker episode lmed in Barriere airs June 18

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Everyone asks if the chase is real, and I can tell you, yes, it is very real.

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CSS grad class of 2012 marks big milestone

Cassandra Brown (l) and her sister, Alexandra Brown wear big smiles as they get ready to take part in Clearwater Secondary School's commencement ceremonies on Friday evening, June 1. Cassie was a class valedictorian (along with Bowen Foulkes) while Alex was one of the most successful scholarship winners of the evening.

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Valedictorians Bowen Foulkes (l) and Cassandra Brown address their fellow graduates. " Remember to always hold your head high, have a strong heart, and we hope that our paths cross someday soon. Thank you for making these past 13 years the best that they could be," they say.

Baylee Sallenback was one of three students to wear a gold cord during CSS commencement ceremonies. The cord signifi es she is in the top fi ve per cent of her class.

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Allisen Patterson was the second of the three gold cord winners.

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Teacher Brent Buck was the grads' guest speaker.

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May Vandenborre (l) and Shaelyn Thomas listen to the speakers during the commencement ceremonies.

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The girls of the graduating class create a bouquet of bright colors as they line up before the prom.

Grads and onlookers push an old ambulance out of the way when it died after delivering grads to the prom.

Heather Sinclair waves from her ride to the prom.

Damon Chase and Allisen Patterson show off the 1969 Dodge Dart they drove to the prom.

Guest Tyler Haley and grad Dylana Elliot ride in the back of a pickup to the prom.

Kelsey Sanford (l) and Brandon Miner lead a column of grads as they walk to the prom, closely followed by hot rods burning rubber.

Luke Bowden (l) and Riika Iivanianen share a dance at the start of the prom.

Stephannie Maggrah (l) adjusts the fl ower in Ryan Pigeon's lapel.

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