From our archives - Nov. 2011: Funds from Thompson-Nicola Regional District to be used to buy appliances for the coffee room portion of the Upper Clearwater Hall. Tim Pennell, (former) TNRD director for Area "A" presented a Grant-in-Aid to Upper Clearwater Farmer’s Institute in the amount of $2,000. The funds were applied towards appliances for the coffee room portion of the hall.