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BRIDGE BURNED: Warriors block road to proposed mine. See A3 inside.

Selling Girl Guide cookiesBailey Murray (l) and Hailey Irvine dress up as cookies as they sell Girl Guide cookies at Brookfield Mall last week. Cookie sales are a major source of funds for the local Guiding movement. Photo by Keith McNeill

Keith McNeill

Unsure who to vote for in the upcoming local government and school board elections?

Clearwater and District Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with Yellowhead Community Services, Clearwater Times and other organizations, will host an all candidates forum on Thursday, Nov. 6, starting at 7 p.m.

The forum will be held in the multi-purpose room at the new Dutch Lake Community Centre.

Invited to the meeting will be incumbent mayor John Harwood and his challenger for the job, Jon Kreke.

Also on the slate will be the seven candidates seeking the six seats on Clearwater town council: incumbents Barry Banford, Merlin Blackwell, Gord Heisterman, Ken Kjenstad and Shelley

Sim, and challengers Dennis Greffard and Melanie Harwood.

Both candidates running to be the Thompson-Nicola Regional District director for Wells Gray Country (Area A) have been invited: incumbent Tim Pennell and challenger Carol Schaffer.

Willow MacDonald and Shelley Sim, who are running to be the trustee representing the Clearwater-Blue River area on the School District 73 board, have been invited as well.

Moderator for the forum will be Grant Gale, the Clearwater Emergency Support Services director.

Due to scheduling difficulties, the forum will unfortunately be held after the advance poll, which will be held Nov. 5.

General voting day for District of Clearwater, TNRD and School District 73 will be on Nov. 15.

Keith McNeill

Clearwater town council has modified an earlier deci-sion and will go with Fink Machines Inc. to develop a biomass heating system for the new Dutch Lake Community Center.

After some discussion at a special town council meeting held Oct. 14, the Enderby-based company was picked to convert the heating system at the former school from pro-pane to wood chips.

Cost of the project would be up to $266,000, which would give the District a 150 kW installation – adequate to heat Dutch Lake Community Center plus the nearby RCMP detachment office – if the police decide to participate.

Mayor John Harwood

pointed out that having excess capacity might not be a prob-lem. Machines generally work better and last longer if they are not at capacity, he felt.

Staff is to determine the size of the project and the sources of funding before the project is to proceed.

An important factor in the decision appeared to be the fact that Fink was the only one of the three that has actually installed a major biomass proj-ect in B.C. - much of down-town Enderby is now heated by a Fink-installed biomass system.

Canfor is willing to provide chips, reported chief adminis-trative officer Leslie Groulx. Wadleggers could be another source, although the chips from there would need to be kiln-dried.

Public works superin-tendent Ryan Papp advised against not including an air cyclone in the project. Getting a hot enough fire would be critical to complete combus-tion, he said, which in turn would limit public complaints about smoke.

Back in July, council had picked Western Bio-Heat of Langley as the lead proponent out of three applicants to develop the system.

However, after a review of the initial submissions, it was felt there were gaps in the information provided by all three applicants.

Two of the applicants, Fink Machines and Canadian Engineered Products of Delta, provided face-to-face meet-ings along with more detailed information.

Clearwater gives biomass contract to Enderby company

All candidates forum scheduled for Nov. 6

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Keith McNeill

There's a new face working at the District of Clearwater offices – and she isn't costing the local taxpayers a penny.

Isadora D'Avile, a fourth year environmental engineer-ing student from Sao Paulo, Brazil, is doing an internship with the municipality.

“It is really good to be part of this, to learn how the District does what it does,” she said. “This internship is helping me define what I want to do.”

D'Avile arrived in Clearwater in September and will be here until December.

Before coming here she did two semesters at a uni-versity in Windsor, Ontario. After finishing her intern-ship, she will return to Brazil to complete the fifth year for her degree at the Federal University of Itajuba.

Tasks she has been work-ing on while in Clearwater include researching a solution for the duckweed in the sew-age lagoon and looking for a

way to reduce the manganese that's in the water that comes from Well#2 (located across from Dutch Lake beach).

She's been reading and evaluating all the engineering reports the District has on file on topics such as septage, sewage, water system, new wells and so on.

She's suggested is that the municipality do a water flow analysis of Russell Creek over a full year to get a bet-ter idea of the feasibility of a proposed micro-hydro project.

One thing that has impressed her about Clearwater is how clear the water is.

“It really does deserve the name 'Clearwater,'” she said.

She also has been impressed by how friendly and respectful of others the people of Canada are.

“It's a win-win for every-body,” said Leslie Groulx.

Clearwater's chief adminis-trative officer said she found out about the internship program from Grand Forks.

As far as she knows, Grand Forks and Clearwater are the only municipalities in B.C. taking advantage of it, she said.

Funding for the program comes from the Brazilian government.

All Clearwater needs to provide is a computer and an Internet connection.

Brazilian intern working at District of Clearwater

Isadora D'Avile is working until December at District of Clearwater to improve her engineering knowl-edge. Photo by Keith McNeill

Keith McNeill

Clearwater Emergency Support Services (ESS) helps the homeless but needs a home for itself.

That was what Clearwater ESS director Grant Gale told town council during its Oct. 7 meeting.

Part of a provincewide organization, the local group helps those displaced by disasters such a fire and flood. It covers the area from Blackpool to Blue River.

Last year they handled four Level 1 situations. All four involved people made homeless by house-fires.

Level 2 situations include the evacuation caused by a propane fire at the hospital a few years ago, and the evacu-ation of parts of Birch Island because of flooding.

The McLure Fire of 2003 was a Level 3 situation.

An example of a Level 4 situation would be a major earthquake in the Lower Mainland. Kamloops would become an evacuation center, and Clearwater could expect to host some people as well.

Generally, ESS provides help for the first 72 hours, Gale said, although over the past few years it has become easier to extend that limit.

ESS used to be neighbours helping neighbours, he said.

“That doesn't work any-more,” Gale said. “Now you need trained volunteer staff.”

Gale and Cheryl Thomas are the co-directors for the local group.

Sally Dawe is the ESS director for Little Fort.

A wide variety of skills are needed, including interpret-ers and administrative staff. One of the most important positions is to meet-and-greet evacuees as they come in the door.

The local group presently has 29 volunteers signed up, of which about 12 are active.

Up until 2003 the local group worked out of people's homes.

After that, they based themselves in the search and

rescue trailer.From there they moved

into the former District office building on the Flats.

When the District of Clearwater expanded its operations, the group moved into Clearwater Library.

Unfortunately, storage space at the library is lim-ited plus the location could conceivably be within the evacuation zone if there was a hazardous spill at the roundabout.

Clearwater ESS needs a home of its own, Gale said.

This would include storage space adequate to keep com-fort kits, blankets, clothing and teddy bears.

It also needs secure office space to contain the group's records.

The base should have a low hazard assessment, park-ing, WiFi and, if possible, a meeting room for 20 people.

The ESS base would not necessarily be used as a reception center, he said.

He asked if the District of Clearwater would provide space in the former municipal office building on the Flats rent-free.

He was told that, in keep-ing with standard practice, staff would be asked to inves-tigate options and to make a recommendation at a future town council meeting.

New home needed for ESS

Grant Gale

TAKE NOTICE that elections by voting will be conducted for the offi ce of Director in the following Electoral Areas and that the persons duly nominated as candidates are as follows:

VOTING OPPORTUNITIES: ADVANCED Voting OpportunitiesAdvance Voting will be held at the Thompson-Nicola Regional District Offi ce, 4th Floor 465 Victoria Street, Kamloops, BC:

Wednesday, November 5, 2014 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 12, 2014 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

ADDITIONAL Advance Voting OpportunitiesAdditional Advance Voting will be held for electors on Wednesday, November 5, 2014, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the following locations:

Electoral Area “A” & “B” Dutch Lake Community Centre, 209 Dutch Lake Road, Clearwater BC Electoral Area “O” The Ridge Community Centre, 4936 Barriere Town Road, Barriere BC

MAIL IN VotingYou may be eligible to register and vote by mail if you: • have a physical disability, illness or injury that prevents you from attending a voting place at any of the voting opportunities; • if you reside in a specifi c and remote area of the TNRD; or • if you expect to be absent on general voting day and all advance voting days.

For detailed information about mail in voting or to download an application for mail in voting, visit the TNRD website at www.tnrd.ca

GENERAL Voting DayGeneral voting day will be open to qualifi ed electors on November 15, 2014 at the following times and locations:

ELECTOR REGISTRATION AND ELECTOR QUALIFICATIONS Registration of all electors will take place at the time of voting.In order to vote, an elector must be eligible either as a Resident Elector or a Non-Resident Property Elector.

1. Resident Elector: • must be age 18 or older at time of registration; • must be a Canadian citizen; • must have been a resident of British Columbia for at least six (6) months immediately preceding the day of registration; • must be a resident of the Electoral Area for at least 30 days immediately preceding the day of registration • must not be disqualifi ed by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or be otherwise disqualifi ed by law.

2. Non-Resident Property Elector: • must not be entitled to register as a resident elector of the Electoral Area; • must be age 18 or older at time of registration; • must be a Canadian citizen; • must have been a resident of British Columbia for at least six (6) months immediately preceding the day of registration; • must be a registered owner of real property in the Electoral Area, either as joint tenants or tenants in common for at least 30 days immediately preceding the day of registration; • must not be disqualifi ed by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or be otherwise disqualifi ed by law.

VOTER PROOF OF IDENTITY: Resident and Non-Resident Property Electors will be required to produce two (2) documents, at least one (1) of which must contain the applicants signature, providing evidence of their identity and place of residency. For example, any two (2) of the following will be acceptable: • a BC drivers license; • a BC identifi cation card issued by the motor vehicle offi ce; • an owner’s certifi cate of insurance and vehicle license issued by ICBC; • a BC care card or gold care card; • a Social Insurance card; • a Native Status Card issued by the Department of Indian Aff airs; • a citizenship card issued by Citizenship and Immigration Canada; • a real property tax notice; • a credit card or debit card, or • a utility bill.

Non-Resident Property Electors must also produce the following documentation evidencing proof of ownership of property and written consent of other property owners (if any):

1. Proof of Ownership: state of title certifi cate, registered agreement for sale, latest property tax notice, or latest property assessment notice

2. Consent: written consent of a majority of the property owners if there is more than one owner (forms available at www.tnrd.ca) that they are entitled to register the jointly owned property. The person voting must sign the consent form.

ANSWERS TO COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS: • No elector may vote more than once regardless of the number of properties owned; • It is not necessary to be a property owner to register and vote as a Resident Elector; • There is no restriction to the number of Resident Electors entitled to register and vote per household; • If you are not able to vote on General Election Day or at any of the advance voting opportunities, you can apply for Mail in Voting; • Corporations or businesses are not entitled to register or vote.

FURTHER INFORMATION may be obtained from the TNRD website, www.tnrd.ca, by contacting Carolyn Black, Chief Election Offi cer or Andrea Leite, Deputy Chief Election Offi cer at 250-377-8673 or by email to [email protected].

THOMPSON-NICOLA REGIONAL DISTRICT2014 GENERAL LOCAL ELECTIONS

NOTICE OF ELECTION

Carolyn Black,Chief Election Offi cer

Electoral Area Candidate Name Residential Address

“B” (Thompson Headwaters) Lentz, Max City of Kamloops Macdonald, Willow Electoral Area “B”

“A” (Wells Gray Country) Pennell, Tim Electoral Area “A” Schaff er, Carol Electoral Area “A”

“O” (Lower North Thompson) Fennell, Mike District of Barriere Kershaw, Bill District of Barriere

Polling Station Location Hours

Electoral Area “A” (Wells Gray Country)Blackpool Community Hall 155 Ferry Rd., Blackpool 8:00 am to 8:00 pmDutch Lake Community Centre 209 Dutch Lake Road., Clearwater 8:00 am to 8:00 pmVavenby Elementary School 3157 Galiano, Vavenby 8:00 am to 8:00 pm

Electoral Area “O” (Lower North Thompson)Van Sickle Residence 1175 Agate Bay Rd, Adams Lake 8:00 am to 8:00 pmLittle Fort Community Hall 148 93 Mile-Little Fort Hwy # 24, Little Fort 8:00 am to 8:00 pmThe Ridge Community Centre 4936 Barriere Town Road, Barriere 8:00 am to 8:00 pm

Electoral Area “B” (Thompson Headwaters)Avola Old School House 6366 Avola Village Rd., Avola 8:00 am to 8:00 pmBlue River Elementary School 5917 3rd Ave., Blue River 8:00 am to 8:00 pmVavenby Elementary School 3157 Galiano, Vavenby 8:00 am to 8:00 pmDutch Lake Community Centre 209 Dutch Lake Road., Clearwater 8:00am to 8:00 pm

Clearwater Times Thursday, October 23, 2014 www.clearwatertimes.com A3

Keith McNeill

A splashpark pro-posed for Clearwater likely will be located in Weyerhaeuser Pioneer Park, according to mayor John Harwood.

Reporting to town council during its Oct. 7 meeting, Harwood said Success by 6, a Yellowhead Community Resources Society program, has

taken over the splash-park proposal.

One advantage of this arrangement is that YCS can give tax receipts for donations to the project.

An earlier proposal to locate the splash-park at Rotary Sports Park would not have been feasible, the mayor said.

The new location would be close to a

densely populated resi-dential area, the new shopping mall being built, as well as be vis-ible from Highway 5.

Under the pro-posal, the District of Clearwater would provide a license to occupy for 10 years at $1 per year, water and sewer at no cost, an annual grant of $5,000, plus fencing and video monitoring.

The splashpark committee would be responsible for design and construction of the splashpark, water and sewer services, and washrooms.

It would open, close and maintain the splashpark, plus do the water testing and monitoring.

The committee also would provide liability insurance.

Cam Fortems – Kamloops This Week

The province has confirmed a suspected arson on a bridge across Adams River leading to a proposed underground mine.

A group calling itself Secwepemc Ts’ka7 Warriors posted a statement on an activist website, claiming responsibility for torching the bridge, located about 70 kilometres northeast of Clearwater, near Tumtum Lake on Oliver Creek forest service road.

"With much discussion with Elders Councils and around sacred fires and ceremonies. the Secwepemc Ts’ka7 Warriors have acted out their collective responsibility and jurisdiction to and in the Ts’ka7 area by deactivating the Imperial Metals Ruddock Creek mine road," reads the statement online at popularresistance.org.

It is accompanied by an image of a fiery hand.

The bridge that was burned leads to the proposed Ruddock Creek mine, which Imperial Metals wants to develop.

Clearwater RCMP confirm it is investigating the suspected arson.

Steve Robertson, Imperial Metals' vice-president of corporate affairs, said the company received a report earlier last week of a fire it believes was set on Oct. 11.

Robertson said the decking and railings on the bridge across Adams River are burned.

He described the damage as being a four- to five-foot hole in the middle of the bridge deck-ing.

"It took quite a bit of fuel to get it going. Adams River is really turbulent and is directly beneath."

Greig Bethel, a spokesman with the provin-cial Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Development, said a temporary repair job will be done this weekend.

Bethel said in an email message to KTW the ministry has estimated the damage at $5,000.

"Structural inspections will be performed next week to investigate further," Bethel wrote. "The bridge will be repaired this weekend with a temporary patch, but will remain closed to the public. It will not be rebuilt until next spring."

Imperial Metals has applied for permits to develop the Ruddock Creek mine, located in an alpine area. In August, the federal Conservative government allowed a substitution of the feder-al review for Ruddock Creek mine in favour of an environmental review by the province of B.C.

Imperial Metals, which also owns the Mount Polley mine in the Cariboo, where a disastrous tailings breach occurred this summer, is not operating on the Ruddock Creek project at the moment.

Robertson said the road, including the bridge, is used by forest companies, anglers and hunters.

The ministry said traffic is typically light.The statement from the Secwepemc Ts’ka7

Warriors warned government and the company to vacate the area:

"This is a warning to Imperial Metals Corporation: Leave our Lands and do not come back. This is a warning to the provincial gov-ernment: You do not have jurisdiction on this Land to issue permits to any corporation. This is a warning to investors (including the prov-ince), contractors, suppliers and subsidiaries: Divest from Imperial Metals Corporation. We the Secwepemc, united, will not allow Imperial Metals Corporation to continue. Secwepemc Law will prevail in our Territory."

Earlier this month, Neskonlith Indian Band issued what it called an "eviction notice" to Imperial Metals. Chief Judy Wilson could not be reached for comment.

Four bands — Neskonlith, Adams Lake, Little Shuswap and Simpcw — have made claims to the territory.

"We do maintain regular contact with the bands," Robertson said.

Weyerhaeuser Park first choice for proposed splashpark site

Native “Warriors” claim credit for burning bridge that leads to proposed mine site

A photo taken several years ago shows an island in Tum Tum Lake, which is located about 15 km northeast of Avola. Secwepemc Ts’ka7 Warriors have claimed respon-sibility for arson to a bridge immediately downstream from the lake – a few hundred meters from where the photo was taken. Times file photo


Keith McNeill

There's a new face working at the District of Clearwater offices – and she isn't costing the local taxpayers a penny.

Isadora D'Avile, a fourth year environmental engineer-ing student from Sao Paulo, Brazil, is doing an internship with the municipality.

“It is really good to be part of this, to learn how the District does what it does,” she said. “This internship is helping me define what I want to do.”

D'Avile arrived in Clearwater in September and will be here until December.

Before coming here she did two semesters at a uni-versity in Windsor, Ontario. After finishing her intern-ship, she will return to Brazil to complete the fifth year for her degree at the Federal University of Itajuba.

Tasks she has been work-ing on while in Clearwater include researching a solution for the duckweed in the sew-age lagoon and looking for a

way to reduce the manganese that's in the water that comes from Well#2 (located across from Dutch Lake beach).

She's been reading and evaluating all the engineering reports the District has on file on topics such as septage, sewage, water system, new wells and so on.

She's suggested is that the municipality do a water flow analysis of Russell Creek over a full year to get a bet-ter idea of the feasibility of a proposed micro-hydro project.

One thing that has impressed her about Clearwater is how clear the water is.

“It really does deserve the name 'Clearwater,'” she said.

She also has been impressed by how friendly and respectful of others the people of Canada are.

“It's a win-win for every-body,” said Leslie Groulx.

Clearwater's chief adminis-trative officer said she found out about the internship program from Grand Forks.

As far as she knows, Grand Forks and Clearwater are the only municipalities in B.C. taking advantage of it, she said.

Funding for the program comes from the Brazilian government.

All Clearwater needs to provide is a computer and an Internet connection.

Brazilian intern working at District of Clearwater

Isadora D'Avile is working until December at District of Clearwater to improve her engineering knowl-edge. Photo by Keith McNeill

Keith McNeill

Clearwater Emergency Support Services (ESS) helps the homeless but needs a home for itself.

That was what Clearwater ESS director Grant Gale told town council during its Oct. 7 meeting.

Part of a provincewide organization, the local group helps those displaced by disasters such a fire and flood. It covers the area from Blackpool to Blue River.

Last year they handled four Level 1 situations. All four involved people made homeless by house-fires.

Level 2 situations include the evacuation caused by a propane fire at the hospital a few years ago, and the evacu-ation of parts of Birch Island because of flooding.

The McLure Fire of 2003 was a Level 3 situation.

An example of a Level 4 situation would be a major earthquake in the Lower Mainland. Kamloops would become an evacuation center, and Clearwater could expect to host some people as well.

Generally, ESS provides help for the first 72 hours, Gale said, although over the past few years it has become easier to extend that limit.

ESS used to be neighbours helping neighbours, he said.

“That doesn't work any-more,” Gale said. “Now you need trained volunteer staff.”

Gale and Cheryl Thomas are the co-directors for the local group.

Sally Dawe is the ESS director for Little Fort.

A wide variety of skills are needed, including interpret-ers and administrative staff. One of the most important positions is to meet-and-greet evacuees as they come in the door.

The local group presently has 29 volunteers signed up, of which about 12 are active.

Up until 2003 the local group worked out of people's homes.

After that, they based themselves in the search and

rescue trailer.From there they moved

into the former District office building on the Flats.

When the District of Clearwater expanded its operations, the group moved into Clearwater Library.

Unfortunately, storage space at the library is lim-ited plus the location could conceivably be within the evacuation zone if there was a hazardous spill at the roundabout.

Clearwater ESS needs a home of its own, Gale said.

This would include storage space adequate to keep com-fort kits, blankets, clothing and teddy bears.

It also needs secure office space to contain the group's records.

The base should have a low hazard assessment, park-ing, WiFi and, if possible, a meeting room for 20 people.

The ESS base would not necessarily be used as a reception center, he said.

He asked if the District of Clearwater would provide space in the former municipal office building on the Flats rent-free.

He was told that, in keep-ing with standard practice, staff would be asked to inves-tigate options and to make a recommendation at a future town council meeting.

New home needed for ESS

Grant Gale

Dutch Lake Community Centre, 209 Dutch Lake RoadBox 157, Clearwater,B.C. V0E 1N0

Of� ce hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 - 4:30District Of� ce Ph: 250-674-2257 • Fax: 250-674-2173

email address: [email protected]

DISTRICT OF CLEARWATERwww.districtofclearwater.com

WHAT’S HAPPENING?

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

Dutch Lake Community Centre, 209 Dutch Lake Road, Clearwater, BC, V0E 1N2Mailing Address: Box 157, Clearwater, BC, V0E 1N0

Telephone 250-674-2257 Fax: 250-674-2173

LOCAL ELECTIONS: Voting will be open for qualified electors at Dutch Lake Community Centre as follows:Advanced Voting: Wednesday November 5th, 2014, 8:00 am – 8:00 pm General Voting: Saturday November 15th, 2014, 8:00 am – 8:00 pmYou will be required to make a declaration that you meet the following requirements:

! 18 years of age or older on general voting day! Canadian Citizen! Resident of BC for at least 6 moths immediately preceding the day of registration! Resident of OR registered owner of real property in the District of Clearwater for at least 30 days

immediately preceding the day of registration, and! Not disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or

otherwise disqualified by law.

Waterline Flushing:The District’s Public Works crews will begin the Fall water main flushing program. Flushing will be done during the day over the next few weeks. As flushing progresses, you may experience a loss in pressure, cloudy and/or discoloured water, none of which are a health concern. We thank you for your patience and understanding in this matter. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact our office at 250-674-2257.

Seniors Centre: - Drop in and see usThe new Seniors Centre at the Dutch Lake Community Centre is open for use by all seniors in the North Thompson Valley. The centre will be open Monday-Friday 8am-4pm

Fall Healthy Living Activities: Sign up at the District of Clearwater at 209 Dutch Lake Road.

The Community Recreation Brochure is available from Municipal Hall.

Upcoming Events:October 31st – Fire Department Fireworks at the old Clearwater racetrack. Gates open 7pm. Show 8pmNovember 5th – Advanced Voting, 8am-8pmNovember 15th – General Voting, 8am-8pm

Upcoming Meetings of Council: Public Welcome. Come check out what issues your Council is debating

November 4th, 2014 – Parks and Recreation Committee of the Whole Meeting – 5:00pm

DISTRICT OF CLEARWATER www.districtofclearwater.com

WHAT’S HAPPENING

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

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

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

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

What’s Happening

November 4th, 2014 – Regular Council Meeting – 7:00pm December 2nd, 2014 – Inaugural meeting of new Council – 7:00pm

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

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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.

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Letters Policy

The Times welcomes all letters to the editor. We do, however, reserve the right to edit for brevity, clarity, legality and good taste.

While all letters must be signed (and have a telephone number for verification purposes) upon submission, writers may elect to withhold their names from publication in special circumstances.

Hans Ounpuu: Yes, they may have new lines and new products in there.

Cam Dickson:Progress is always a good thing. I'm inter-ested to see what's going to happen with the old one.

Kaleigh Mack-enzie (with So-phie):Yes, I am, because this one's old. The new one will be more updated and, hope-fully, more organized.

Sharon (no last name):Absolutely. I live at Evergreen Acres and it's going to be much quicker to get there.

Mark Sandiman: It won't really matter to me. It's closer to Vavenby but not a lot. The parking lot will be bigger, which should help those people with their motorhomes trying to park.

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forward to the new grocery

store opening?

The full 9-11 report should be released soonEditor, The Times:

The 9-11 commission report made after the terrible events in New York City, when the twin towers were downed in a fiery holocaust claiming over 2,000 lives, was supposed to be com-prehensive.

However, it has been revealed that 20+ pages of the original 9-11 report were deleted. Why?

It turns out that the miss-ing pages, if not directly then certainly indirectly, implicate Saudi Arabia in the events of 9-11.

Fifteen of the 19 hijack-ers of the planes were Saudi Arabian.

Saudi Arabia has, with its vast oil wealth, been exporting its austere, back-to-the-basics form of Wahhabi Islam.

A martial desert preacher, Mohammad Ibn Abdul

Wahhab thought that anyone, including other Muslims, who didn't follow Wahhab's person-al reading of the Koran, were blasphemous polytheists, etc.

Combining forces with royal family of Ibn Saud (Abdul Aziz), the Wahhabi swept through the area, capturing Mecca Medina and Jedda between 1914 and 1926.

Then these fearsome 'give no quarter' warriors called Ikwhan (brothers) began to run amok. Beside bans on alcohol, tobac-co, etc. they denounced tele-phones, radio and automobiles as being affronts to God's Law.

Ibn Saud realized that he had a problem. He borrowed some military equipment – Maxim guns and motorcars – from the British and blew the Ikwhan to pieces. He then turned around and adopted Wahhab's doctrines.

This strategy has been employed by the Saudi royal family through out the 20th and 21st centuries.

After all, the Saudi's behead-ed some 50 people last year; women still can't drive.

Lately, though, just like Ibn Saud with the Ikwhan, the Saudis appear to be fearful of their latest creation – ISIS. They are now on our side.

However, that does not mean that they have stopped financ-ing terror or spreading their Wahhabi extremism around the globe.

So, with Canada 'once more into the breach' in the Middle East, the missing pages from the 9-11 commission report should give one pause to think. What are we doing there?

Dennis PeacockClearwater, B.C.

Editor, The Times:The federal

Conservatives will be charging Canadian taxpay-ers billions of dol-lars in Employment Insurance (EI) taxes more than what is needed to pay for the program’s ben-efits, according to a recent report by the Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO).

The PBO says these artificially high taxes will cost the Canadian economy 10,000 jobs over the next two years.

The PBO also

found that another EI program, the Conservatives’ Small Business “Job” Credit, will create only 800 jobs over two years despite a price tag of more than $550 mil-lion. That means it will cost Canadian taxpayers nearly $700,000 for each new job. In some cases, this “job” credit will even pay employers to lay-off workers, leading economists to call it a “disincentive to growth”.

Together these two

Conservative EI poli-cies are expected to kill 9,200 Canadian jobs. So why are the Conservatives going ahead with their EI scheme?

The Conservatives are using excessively high EI taxes to help create a federal sur-plus on the eve of an election. They have grown out-of-touch with the priorities of Canadians and are putting politics ahead of Canadian jobs.

Meanwhile, Canadians continues to face slow eco-nomic growth and

disturbingly-high rates of long-term unemployment. Growth in some provinces is being off-set by weaker econo-mies elsewhere in the country.

Canadians deserve a plan from their government to cre-ate jobs and growth across the coun-try. But instead of strengthening the Canadian economy, the Conservative EI plan will leave thou-sands of Canadians out of work.

Scott Brison, MPLiberal Finance Critic

Harper’s plan will kill 9,200 jobs


Editor, The Times:A logo pertaining to Clearwater

says: “Love where you live”; I would change it slightly and say: “I love where I live!”

Clearwater is one of the unique places in the world where wilder-ness and space is still abundant, where you can find views like those from the canyons on the way into the park or Green Mountain that encompasses no human habitation as far as the eye can see, and know that wild animals roam free. This is Wells Gray Country – and we are so fortunate to have it in our back-yard. It is all so very beautiful!

Logging and tourism can coexist in our community – but the cor-ridor from Clearwater up to the

park needs to be preserved, not destroyed by logging.

What do we want, we who live in this area? If we want our wilderness preserved and the park to keep its attraction, we all need to show that we care.

Let us show our MLA Terry Lake and everybody else that we really love where we live. A moratorium on the logging of the Clearwater Valley is a goal to work towards, but we need a public discussion to determine what is at stake. Maybe it is time, dear fellow Clearwaterites, to make public how you feel about this very important issue.

Turid H. MiltonClearwater, B.C.

Canfor replies to call for logging haltGuest editorial by Peter Baird

Opinion“ When you see a rattlesnake poised to strike, you do not wait until he has

struck before you crush him.” - Franklin D. Roosevelt, U.S. president

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

Letters

Must show we care to preserve wilderness

The guest editorial in last week’s paper does not provide a fair or balanced portrayal of Canfor’s harvesting plans in the Clearwater Valley.

Mr. Goward asks for an open public discussion to set social, economic and environmental priori-ties for the Valley but misses the fact that a public discourse on land use for this area has already hap-pened.

That process was clear that the region wants both a healthy environment and an economy that includes high-paid manufacturing jobs. While some areas were set aside by the public as protected areas, the area we are planning harvesting opera-tions in was not.

We respect the land use objectives set through public processes. Said another way, we rely on these processes to set a balanced vision for the economy that takes broad objectives into account and a landscape level view of the environment, rather than a piecemeal approach. It is easy to advocate for outright protection small area by small area, but this approach doesn’t take big-pic-ture objectives – or consequences – into account.

The capacity of our Vavenby mill is matched to the annual sustainable harvest level that has been set for the region. That is not to say that our mill isn’t viable, but that in order to be viable, we need to carry out our harvesting plans based on that land use planning process. Suddenly and arbitrarily making major changes to land use would jeopar-dize our mill.

There are some who want to see no harvesting at all, and they are surely entitled to their views. But these views must be balanced with other mem-bers of the community, including the 175 people who work at our mill, the hundreds more who conduct our harvesting operations and everyone in the Valley that benefits from the $54 million a year that we inject into the local economy.

The upside is that there is no reason a sustain-

able forest sector, a healthy environment and a world-class tourism industry can’t coexist. The assertion that a sustainable, renewable resource operation will decimate the tourism sector is false. Visitors are sophisticated enough to know that lumber, paper and green energy are natural prod-ucts that come from trees and that trees grow back – and if they don’t know that, we should view it as an opportunity for education.

The purpose of land use planning is to find ways to accommodate all uses, not one land use or one industry at the exclusion of the other.

Whether or not to allow forest harvesting to support manufacturing in the economy is not a discussion for Canfor to have with the Wells Gray Action Committee – we are clearly two local stakeholders with opposing views on this issue. It is a question for the broader community, and the answer has been given in the form of current land use plans.

Our harvesting operations respect that com-munity vision. Canfor is focused on is creating solid, science-based plans to ensure our operations meet the highest standards in the areas designated for sustainable forestry. We work hard to address specific concerns that are raised regarding planned harvesting operations and we have undertaken extensive analyses using professional hydrologists, biologists and terrain stability experts.

Once all of this research and information can be incorporated by our professional foresters into a harvesting plan, we will host an open house to present those plans to the community, answer questions and seek feedback.

We also have an open door policy and welcome input from the public as we continue to work to deliver balanced plans that reflect environmental, social and economic values.

– Author Peter Baird is general manager for for-est planning with Canfor.

74 young Road, Unit 14 Brookfi eld Mall, Clearwater, BC V0E 1N2Phone: 250-674-3343 Fax: 250-674-3410Email: [email protected]

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The following is an open let-ter to MLA Terry Lake:Dear Dr. Lake,

I know you have experienced the beauty of Clearwater and Wells Gray Park and I am sure you are happy that tourism has increased in our area this past season.

There are rave reviews about tourists' wilderness experiences written in the guest book at the Infocenter and in every bed and breakfast in this area. There are comments about the wildlife and the natural beauty of the plants and awesomeness of the geological structures.

I am curious to know if you have read the book Virtual

Clearcut written in 2003 by Brian Fawcett.

This book tracks the steady decline of Prince George and draws a parallel between the shattered forests of the Bowron River Valley 60 km to the southeast and the gradual destruction of the town's confi-dence and quality of life.

In the Bowron River Valley is a clearcut so vast astronauts can see it from Outer Space. Fawcett shows that in the face of globalization Prince George has lost its ability to control its own destiny and is losing its will to care.

We in Clearwater care deep-ly about our community and its

surrounding wilderness areas. Please insist that all stakehold-ers engage in meaningful public dialog before we too lose our quality of life.

Please act now to respect the work that has been done in the past to attempt open com-munication between those who value the wilderness as wilder-ness and those who value the wilderness as wood.

If the Clearwater River Valley is logged and the natural beauty that attracts tourism compromised, life as we know it here in Clearwater will be changed forever.

Sandra HolmesClearwater, B.C.

MLA should insist on public dialog


Letters Policy

The Times welcomes all letters to the editor. We do, however, reserve the right to edit for brevity, clarity, legality and good taste.

While all letters must be signed (and have a telephone number for verification purposes) upon submission, writers may elect to withhold their names from publication in special circumstances.

Hans Ounpuu: Yes, they may have new lines and new products in there.

Cam Dickson:Progress is always a good thing. I'm inter-ested to see what's going to happen with the old one.

Kaleigh Mack-enzie (with So-phie):Yes, I am, because this one's old. The new one will be more updated and, hope-fully, more organized.

Sharon (no last name):Absolutely. I live at Evergreen Acres and it's going to be much quicker to get there.

Mark Sandiman: It won't really matter to me. It's closer to Vavenby but not a lot. The parking lot will be bigger, which should help those people with their motorhomes trying to park.

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The full 9-11 report should be released soonEditor, The Times:

The 9-11 commission report made after the terrible events in New York City, when the twin towers were downed in a fiery holocaust claiming over 2,000 lives, was supposed to be com-prehensive.

However, it has been revealed that 20+ pages of the original 9-11 report were deleted. Why?

It turns out that the miss-ing pages, if not directly then certainly indirectly, implicate Saudi Arabia in the events of 9-11.

Fifteen of the 19 hijack-ers of the planes were Saudi Arabian.

Saudi Arabia has, with its vast oil wealth, been exporting its austere, back-to-the-basics form of Wahhabi Islam.

A martial desert preacher, Mohammad Ibn Abdul

Wahhab thought that anyone, including other Muslims, who didn't follow Wahhab's person-al reading of the Koran, were blasphemous polytheists, etc.

Combining forces with royal family of Ibn Saud (Abdul Aziz), the Wahhabi swept through the area, capturing Mecca Medina and Jedda between 1914 and 1926.

Then these fearsome 'give no quarter' warriors called Ikwhan (brothers) began to run amok. Beside bans on alcohol, tobac-co, etc. they denounced tele-phones, radio and automobiles as being affronts to God's Law.

Ibn Saud realized that he had a problem. He borrowed some military equipment – Maxim guns and motorcars – from the British and blew the Ikwhan to pieces. He then turned around and adopted Wahhab's doctrines.

This strategy has been employed by the Saudi royal family through out the 20th and 21st centuries.

After all, the Saudi's behead-ed some 50 people last year; women still can't drive.

Lately, though, just like Ibn Saud with the Ikwhan, the Saudis appear to be fearful of their latest creation – ISIS. They are now on our side.

However, that does not mean that they have stopped financ-ing terror or spreading their Wahhabi extremism around the globe.

So, with Canada 'once more into the breach' in the Middle East, the missing pages from the 9-11 commission report should give one pause to think. What are we doing there?

Dennis PeacockClearwater, B.C.

Editor, The Times:The federal

Conservatives will be charging Canadian taxpay-ers billions of dol-lars in Employment Insurance (EI) taxes more than what is needed to pay for the program’s ben-efits, according to a recent report by the Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO).

The PBO says these artificially high taxes will cost the Canadian economy 10,000 jobs over the next two years.

The PBO also

found that another EI program, the Conservatives’ Small Business “Job” Credit, will create only 800 jobs over two years despite a price tag of more than $550 mil-lion. That means it will cost Canadian taxpayers nearly $700,000 for each new job. In some cases, this “job” credit will even pay employers to lay-off workers, leading economists to call it a “disincentive to growth”.

Together these two

Conservative EI poli-cies are expected to kill 9,200 Canadian jobs. So why are the Conservatives going ahead with their EI scheme?

The Conservatives are using excessively high EI taxes to help create a federal sur-plus on the eve of an election. They have grown out-of-touch with the priorities of Canadians and are putting politics ahead of Canadian jobs.

Meanwhile, Canadians continues to face slow eco-nomic growth and

disturbingly-high rates of long-term unemployment. Growth in some provinces is being off-set by weaker econo-mies elsewhere in the country.

Canadians deserve a plan from their government to cre-ate jobs and growth across the coun-try. But instead of strengthening the Canadian economy, the Conservative EI plan will leave thou-sands of Canadians out of work.

Scott Brison, MPLiberal Finance Critic

Harper’s plan will kill 9,200 jobs


Editor, The Times:A logo pertaining to Clearwater

says: “Love where you live”; I would change it slightly and say: “I love where I live!”

Clearwater is one of the unique places in the world where wilder-ness and space is still abundant, where you can find views like those from the canyons on the way into the park or Green Mountain that encompasses no human habitation as far as the eye can see, and know that wild animals roam free. This is Wells Gray Country – and we are so fortunate to have it in our back-yard. It is all so very beautiful!

Logging and tourism can coexist in our community – but the cor-ridor from Clearwater up to the

park needs to be preserved, not destroyed by logging.

What do we want, we who live in this area? If we want our wilderness preserved and the park to keep its attraction, we all need to show that we care.

Let us show our MLA Terry Lake and everybody else that we really love where we live. A moratorium on the logging of the Clearwater Valley is a goal to work towards, but we need a public discussion to determine what is at stake. Maybe it is time, dear fellow Clearwaterites, to make public how you feel about this very important issue.

Turid H. MiltonClearwater, B.C.

Canfor replies to call for logging haltGuest editorial by Peter Baird

Opinion“ When you see a rattlesnake poised to strike, you do not wait until he has

struck before you crush him.” - Franklin D. Roosevelt, U.S. president

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

Letters

Must show we care to preserve wilderness

The guest editorial in last week’s paper does not provide a fair or balanced portrayal of Canfor’s harvesting plans in the Clearwater Valley.

Mr. Goward asks for an open public discussion to set social, economic and environmental priori-ties for the Valley but misses the fact that a public discourse on land use for this area has already hap-pened.

That process was clear that the region wants both a healthy environment and an economy that includes high-paid manufacturing jobs. While some areas were set aside by the public as protected areas, the area we are planning harvesting opera-tions in was not.

We respect the land use objectives set through public processes. Said another way, we rely on these processes to set a balanced vision for the economy that takes broad objectives into account and a landscape level view of the environment, rather than a piecemeal approach. It is easy to advocate for outright protection small area by small area, but this approach doesn’t take big-pic-ture objectives – or consequences – into account.

The capacity of our Vavenby mill is matched to the annual sustainable harvest level that has been set for the region. That is not to say that our mill isn’t viable, but that in order to be viable, we need to carry out our harvesting plans based on that land use planning process. Suddenly and arbitrarily making major changes to land use would jeopar-dize our mill.

There are some who want to see no harvesting at all, and they are surely entitled to their views. But these views must be balanced with other mem-bers of the community, including the 175 people who work at our mill, the hundreds more who conduct our harvesting operations and everyone in the Valley that benefits from the $54 million a year that we inject into the local economy.

The upside is that there is no reason a sustain-

able forest sector, a healthy environment and a world-class tourism industry can’t coexist. The assertion that a sustainable, renewable resource operation will decimate the tourism sector is false. Visitors are sophisticated enough to know that lumber, paper and green energy are natural prod-ucts that come from trees and that trees grow back – and if they don’t know that, we should view it as an opportunity for education.

The purpose of land use planning is to find ways to accommodate all uses, not one land use or one industry at the exclusion of the other.

Whether or not to allow forest harvesting to support manufacturing in the economy is not a discussion for Canfor to have with the Wells Gray Action Committee – we are clearly two local stakeholders with opposing views on this issue. It is a question for the broader community, and the answer has been given in the form of current land use plans.

Our harvesting operations respect that com-munity vision. Canfor is focused on is creating solid, science-based plans to ensure our operations meet the highest standards in the areas designated for sustainable forestry. We work hard to address specific concerns that are raised regarding planned harvesting operations and we have undertaken extensive analyses using professional hydrologists, biologists and terrain stability experts.

Once all of this research and information can be incorporated by our professional foresters into a harvesting plan, we will host an open house to present those plans to the community, answer questions and seek feedback.

We also have an open door policy and welcome input from the public as we continue to work to deliver balanced plans that reflect environmental, social and economic values.

– Author Peter Baird is general manager for for-est planning with Canfor.

74 young Road, Unit 14 Brookfi eld Mall, Clearwater, BC V0E 1N2Phone: 250-674-3343 Fax: 250-674-3410Email: [email protected]

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


Established September 23, 1964Member, BC Press Council

TH

E

NORTH THOMPSON


TH

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

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

The following is an open let-ter to MLA Terry Lake:Dear Dr. Lake,

I know you have experienced the beauty of Clearwater and Wells Gray Park and I am sure you are happy that tourism has increased in our area this past season.

There are rave reviews about tourists' wilderness experiences written in the guest book at the Infocenter and in every bed and breakfast in this area. There are comments about the wildlife and the natural beauty of the plants and awesomeness of the geological structures.

I am curious to know if you have read the book Virtual

Clearcut written in 2003 by Brian Fawcett.

This book tracks the steady decline of Prince George and draws a parallel between the shattered forests of the Bowron River Valley 60 km to the southeast and the gradual destruction of the town's confi-dence and quality of life.

In the Bowron River Valley is a clearcut so vast astronauts can see it from Outer Space. Fawcett shows that in the face of globalization Prince George has lost its ability to control its own destiny and is losing its will to care.

We in Clearwater care deep-ly about our community and its

surrounding wilderness areas. Please insist that all stakehold-ers engage in meaningful public dialog before we too lose our quality of life.

Please act now to respect the work that has been done in the past to attempt open com-munication between those who value the wilderness as wilder-ness and those who value the wilderness as wood.

If the Clearwater River Valley is logged and the natural beauty that attracts tourism compromised, life as we know it here in Clearwater will be changed forever.

Sandra HolmesClearwater, B.C.

MLA should insist on public dialog

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50 YEARS AGO:A cow leisurely

crossing the road along McLure Flat caused a tractor and house trailer from Penticton to leave the road. The trailer, full of furniture and personal belongings, was being moved to Kamloops. The driver, unable to swerve due to an oncoming car, jammed on the brakes and jack-knifed the trailer. He kicked out the window to free himself.

Sequel to the story: A driver of a late model

Chrysler stopped to offer help but found everything was under control. He continued on for a quarter-mile where he hit a cow, killing it and almost demolishing his vehi-cle.

45 YEARS AGO:Acting fire chief Ray

Donnelley started a real smoky tire fire before practice Thanksgiving evening. He turned in the alarm with only the RCMP alerted that it was a practice. The

phone system worked, the fire truck worked, and the fire was put out — time five minutes.

40 YEARS AGO:Bob Helme, man-

ager of Uncle Bob's Furniture in Clearwater, was interested in open-ing a bowling alley. He had received 600 replies to questionnaires placed around town, but felt there would have to be 1,000 more for the venture to be feasible. Plans for the venture were therefore shelved for five years.

35 YEARS AGO:Clearwater Chamber

of Commerce president Ken Kjenstad gave a special presentation to Karl Simmerling in appreciation of his com-munity service over the previous seven or eight years. Simmerling had been TNRD Area A director for two terms.

30 YEARS AGO:Volunteers were

being sought for the first Wells Gray Loppet. The event was planned for March 9, 1985. Skiers were to go twice around the 26 km course for a total distance of 45 to 50 km.

The board of School District 26 voted to reduce Star Lake School to just Kindergarten to Grade 3, commencing the following September. Grades 4 to 6 were to be moved to Dutch Lake. At the time there were only four Grade 1 pupils at Star Lake.

25 YEARS AGO:A complete sawmill

overhaul and modern-ization was underway at Slocan's Vavenby plant. Cost of the project was expected to be in excess of $15 million. The changes would

allow what formerly took three shifts to be done in two, and would decrease waste. The mill would be "state of the art," said quality control supervisor Gary Radmacher.

20 YEARS AGO:A pungent aroma

coming from an Alberta pickup truck stopped for speeding led RCMP Cst. Mike Savage and Auxiliary Cst. Wade Elliot to find nine gar-bage bags full of high grade bud marijuana in the back. The plants were estimated to have a street value of over $200,000.

15 YEARS AGO:B.C. Parks

announced that it was closing road access to the Flourmills Volcanoes (located southwest of Clearwater Lake) because a bridge had decayed beyond

repair. “It’s just another unfortunate thing that’s happening with the current economic situ-ation,” said Friends of Wells Gray Park presi-dent Steve Murray.

No challengers came forward, so Bert Walker was unop-posed in his bid to be both TNRD director for the Clearwater and Vavenby area, and School District 73 trust-ee for the upper North Thompson. Steve Quinn was unopposed in his bid for a fourth term on the TNRD board.

10 YEARS AGO:The Ministry of

Transportation high-ways staff had request-ed a small deletion from Wells Gray Park area for a new crossing at Second Canyon on the road to Wells Gray Park, the park’s public advisory committee was told. Another discus-sion for the committee was about proposed re-location of grizzly bears from Wells Gray Park. Moving the bears to the North Cascades could result in conflicts to the locals in that area, some committee members felt. The number of vis-itors to the Wells Gray Park was still far below

1998 numbers, the peak year for the park.

5 YEARS AGO:Tourism numbers

appeared to be down somewhat but Wells Gray Park and the surrounding area con-tinued to be favorites with European tourists, according to Heather Steere, marketing manager with Tourism Wells Gray (TWG). On the positive side, Steere reported that the num-ber of B.C. visits was up by six per cent.

District of Clearwater awarded a contract for $17,000 to develop an operat-ing and maintenance manual for the District's water system.

1 YEAR AGO:Fire severely dam-

aged a Sunshine Valley home. The owner was in the backyard at the time and no one was injured.

Longtime Birch Island and Clearwater residents Greg (Al) and Pauline Gregory were moving to Edmonton to be closer to their daugh-ter. They were given a gift basket during a Clearwater council meeting.

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Guess the weightBailey's Bistro owner Noreen Venables stands next to a giant pumpkin in the restaurant on Monday morning. People are invited to guess its weight at a cost of $2 per guess. The bistro will match the money raised with all proceeds going to Forestview Place for Xmas crafts. Winner with the clos-est guess will win a lunch for two. The pumpkin was donated by Ray Buechert and Mark McAssey.Photo by Keith McNeill

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

carve on it!” He notes that near-

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

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

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

ist on selling his work through craft fairs.

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

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

Nature plays a large part in Art by Ecki

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

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

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

STAR/JOURNAL photos: Elli Kohnert

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Water main � ushing utilizes water velocities created by “pulling” larger than normal volumes through the system to clean the water main. Public Works crews systematically turn water valves and � re hydrants to e� ectively � ush the water system.

When the District’s Public Works Department is � ushing water mains in the community you may experience a loss in pressure, cloudy water and/or discolouration; none of which are a health concern. Should you experience any of those conditions, please run your taps for a minimum of 5 minutes or until the water clears.

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BC Government Caucus

KAMLOOPS – People at risk of homelessness, includ-ing youth, women, Aboriginal people and those leaving correctional facili-ties or hospitals in Kamloops now have expanded access to rental assistance and support services with the launch of the new Homeless Prevention Program.

“This program is a proactive approach to help prevent homelessness in Kamloops,” said Terry Lake, Minister of Health and MLA for Kamloops-North Thompson. “Through our partnership with the AIDS Society of Kamloops, we can ensure those who are most at risk of homelessness can live in a safe place with the necessary support they need to remain housed.”

The Province has selected AIDS

Society of Kamloops (ASK) to be a Homeless Prevention Program pro-vider in Kamloops. Participants will receive monthly rental supplements to keep their housing costs in the private market affordable and assis-tance from outreach workers who will connect them with community supports and make sure they remain housed.

The program is available in six com-munities and will

soon expand to more than 30 communi-ties across B.C. Over the next five years, it is estimated that up to 4,000 people will receive rental assis-tance and support services through the program.

The Governments of Canada and B.C. will provide $62.5 mil-lion over five years to the Homeless Prevention Program for rent supplements under the Investment in Affordable Housing agreement.

Cpl. Bart Doerr, Clearwater RCMP Traffic Services

With the start of the new school year, I am certain that every-one has noticed an increase of school bus activity.

Many children, in and around our communities, ride the school bus to get them safely to and from school.

The RCMP is put-ting out a reminder that the motoring public please be cog-nizant of the school buses on the roads and the children get-ting on and off.

The rule is, when you see a school bus stopped on the road with its red lights flashing and stop sign extended, you must stop!

It does not matter which direction you are travelling in on that road, you must stop.

There are excited children getting on and off these school buses and they may not be paying atten-tion to the traffic around them.

You, as the driver, must be paying atten-tion. If you fail to stop for a school bus when it is stopped, with all its lights flashing and its stop sign extended, you will expect to receive a violation ticket for $167.

We are alerting the

motoring public to be aware that the RCMP will be watching out for these infractions.

If you want a warning, this is it! You will get a ticket if we catch you.

If the police are not around at the time a driver may not stop, then we are encourag-ing the public to call these drivers in and to get a licence plate if possible.

We want all driv-ers to slow down and be cautious of all rules of the road. Please be alert and be aware. Our chil-dren’s safety depends on it.

6 - 7Clearwater RCMP investigate damaged bridge

On Oct. 16 Clearwater RCMP received a complaint of a damaged bridge at Oliver Creek.

The bridge, located on a service road south of Tum Tum Lake, had a noticeable amount of fire damage on the bridge deck. The fire is believed to have occurred on Oct. 12. The full extent of the damage is not known at this time.

The Clearwater RCMP continue to inves-tigate the incident. Anyone with information regarding the fire is asked to call Clearwater RCMP at 250-674-2237.

Impaired driver loses vehicle for 30 days

On October 18, South East Traffic Service reported to have pulled over a driver who had attempted to avoid a police road check.

The driver was found to be impaired by alcohol and was issued a 90-day immediate roadside driving prohibition and his vehicle was

impounded for 30 days.

Vehicles impounded for excessive speed

South East Traffic Service reported that in the past week four vehicles were impounded for seven days as the drivers were found to be driving in excess of 40 km/h over the posted highway speed limit.

The drivers were also issued violation tickets for excessive speed which includes a $368 fine.

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1-800-222-TIPSClearwater RCMP Report

Be aware of school buses

Youngsters climb into a school bus in Clearwater recently. RCMP remind motorists to stop for school buses when its lights are flashing and stop sign extended. Times file photo

New rental assistance for those in needA6 www.clearwatertimes.com Thursday, October 23, 2014 Clearwater Times

50 YEARS AGO:A cow leisurely

crossing the road along McLure Flat caused a tractor and house trailer from Penticton to leave the road. The trailer, full of furniture and personal belongings, was being moved to Kamloops. The driver, unable to swerve due to an oncoming car, jammed on the brakes and jack-knifed the trailer. He kicked out the window to free himself.

Sequel to the story: A driver of a late model

Chrysler stopped to offer help but found everything was under control. He continued on for a quarter-mile where he hit a cow, killing it and almost demolishing his vehi-cle.

45 YEARS AGO:Acting fire chief Ray

Donnelley started a real smoky tire fire before practice Thanksgiving evening. He turned in the alarm with only the RCMP alerted that it was a practice. The

phone system worked, the fire truck worked, and the fire was put out — time five minutes.

40 YEARS AGO:Bob Helme, man-

ager of Uncle Bob's Furniture in Clearwater, was interested in open-ing a bowling alley. He had received 600 replies to questionnaires placed around town, but felt there would have to be 1,000 more for the venture to be feasible. Plans for the venture were therefore shelved for five years.

35 YEARS AGO:Clearwater Chamber

of Commerce president Ken Kjenstad gave a special presentation to Karl Simmerling in appreciation of his com-munity service over the previous seven or eight years. Simmerling had been TNRD Area A director for two terms.

30 YEARS AGO:Volunteers were

being sought for the first Wells Gray Loppet. The event was planned for March 9, 1985. Skiers were to go twice around the 26 km course for a total distance of 45 to 50 km.

The board of School District 26 voted to reduce Star Lake School to just Kindergarten to Grade 3, commencing the following September. Grades 4 to 6 were to be moved to Dutch Lake. At the time there were only four Grade 1 pupils at Star Lake.

25 YEARS AGO:A complete sawmill

overhaul and modern-ization was underway at Slocan's Vavenby plant. Cost of the project was expected to be in excess of $15 million. The changes would

allow what formerly took three shifts to be done in two, and would decrease waste. The mill would be "state of the art," said quality control supervisor Gary Radmacher.

20 YEARS AGO:A pungent aroma

coming from an Alberta pickup truck stopped for speeding led RCMP Cst. Mike Savage and Auxiliary Cst. Wade Elliot to find nine gar-bage bags full of high grade bud marijuana in the back. The plants were estimated to have a street value of over $200,000.

15 YEARS AGO:B.C. Parks

announced that it was closing road access to the Flourmills Volcanoes (located southwest of Clearwater Lake) because a bridge had decayed beyond

repair. “It’s just another unfortunate thing that’s happening with the current economic situ-ation,” said Friends of Wells Gray Park presi-dent Steve Murray.

No challengers came forward, so Bert Walker was unop-posed in his bid to be both TNRD director for the Clearwater and Vavenby area, and School District 73 trust-ee for the upper North Thompson. Steve Quinn was unopposed in his bid for a fourth term on the TNRD board.

10 YEARS AGO:The Ministry of

Transportation high-ways staff had request-ed a small deletion from Wells Gray Park area for a new crossing at Second Canyon on the road to Wells Gray Park, the park’s public advisory committee was told. Another discus-sion for the committee was about proposed re-location of grizzly bears from Wells Gray Park. Moving the bears to the North Cascades could result in conflicts to the locals in that area, some committee members felt. The number of vis-itors to the Wells Gray Park was still far below

1998 numbers, the peak year for the park.

5 YEARS AGO:Tourism numbers

appeared to be down somewhat but Wells Gray Park and the surrounding area con-tinued to be favorites with European tourists, according to Heather Steere, marketing manager with Tourism Wells Gray (TWG). On the positive side, Steere reported that the num-ber of B.C. visits was up by six per cent.

District of Clearwater awarded a contract for $17,000 to develop an operat-ing and maintenance manual for the District's water system.

1 YEAR AGO:Fire severely dam-

aged a Sunshine Valley home. The owner was in the backyard at the time and no one was injured.

Longtime Birch Island and Clearwater residents Greg (Al) and Pauline Gregory were moving to Edmonton to be closer to their daugh-ter. They were given a gift basket during a Clearwater council meeting.

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Guess the weightBailey's Bistro owner Noreen Venables stands next to a giant pumpkin in the restaurant on Monday morning. People are invited to guess its weight at a cost of $2 per guess. The bistro will match the money raised with all proceeds going to Forestview Place for Xmas crafts. Winner with the clos-est guess will win a lunch for two. The pumpkin was donated by Ray Buechert and Mark McAssey.Photo by Keith McNeill

As Remembrance Day approaches, we are compiling our

salute to our local Veterans.

If you have photos or stories of your loved ones that have served or are serving for our freedom, please

help make our Remembrance Day Issue a

� tting tribute.

We urge you to submit their pictures, stories or a brief

history, and be sure to include your name and address so that we may

return the photos to you.

Deadline for submission is Friday, October 31 at 5pm. Barriere 250-672-5611

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Clearwater 250-674-3343

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BARRIERENov. 8 – Barriere Seniors Bazaar & Luncheon,

Seniors Hall, 11am-1pm. Info: 250-672-2477Nov. 14-16 – Candlelight & Holly Arts & Craft Sale,

Legion basement, Fri. 10am-8pm, Sat. 10am-6pm, Sun. 10am-4pm. Info: 250-672-9772

Nov. 22 – No-Host Bazaar, North Thompson Fall Fair Hall, 10am-1pm. Info: 250-672-2456

Nov. 29 – Barriere Seniors Annual Craft Fair, Seniors Hall, 10am-2pm. Info: 250-672-5587

BLACK POOLNov. 29 – Blackpool Craft Fair, Blackpool Hall,

10am-2pm. Info: 250-587-6202Bllue RiverNov. 30 – Blue River Community Hall 10-4pm

250-674-8398CHU CHUANov. 16 – Christmas Craft Fair, Chu Chua Communi-

ty Hall, 10am-2pm. Info: 250-672-5356CLEARWATERNov. 1 – Home Based Businesses Craft Fair, Elks Hall,

9am-2pm. Info: 250-674-3763

Nov. 15-16 – Clearwater Elks Christmas Bazaar, Elks Hall, Sat. 10am-4pm, Sun. 9am-noon. Info: 250-674-3535

Nov. 23 – 19th Annual Winter Wonderland & Craft Fair, Clw. Legion, 10am-2pm. Info: 250-674-2127

Dec. 6 – Home Based Businesses Craft Fair, Elks Hall, 9am-2pm. Info: Kathy 250-674-3763

Dec. 13-14 – Elks Christmas Bazaar, Elks Hall, Sat. 10am-4pm, Sun. 9am-12pm. Info: 250-674-3535

HEFFLEY CREEKOct. 25 – Harvest Sale-a-bration, Heffley Creek Hall,

9am-2pm. Info: 250-578-7525LITTLE FORT Oct. 26 – 40th Annual Craft Fair, Little Fort Commu-

nity Hall, 10am-3pm. Info: 250-677-4383vALEmOUnT Nov. 15 – Craft Fair, Valemount Sec. Gym 10am-

3pm. Info: 250-566-4396 vAvEnBY Nov. 2 – Vavenby Craft Fair, Vavenby Community

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Ministry of Health

VICTORIA – Health Minister Terry Lake issued the fol-lowing update on the health-care system's preparation for the low likelihood of a case of Ebola in B.C.

"On Oct. 16, 2014, senior staff and I met with the CEOs of B.C.'s health authori-ties to discuss British Columbia's Ebola pre-paredness. I also met with Gayle Duteil, president of the BCNU, who raised concerns about the state of our readiness.

"We want to reassure British Columbians that health authorities have response plans in place if a suspected Ebola case does pres-ent, and that those plans are being refined and updated based on the latest infor-mation and reviews from Europe and the United States.

"The Ministry of Health has set up an Ebola preparedness task force, co-chaired by provincial health officer Dr. Perry Kendall and associate deputy minister Lynn Stevenson, which will co-ordinate informa-

tion and best practices across the regional health authorities. The task force is meeting regularly and will address, as a priority, equipment needs, training needs and preparedness, as well as update clinical information on how best to provide treat-ment and follow up in the unlikely event that a person is diagnosed

with Ebola."The task force is

reviewing the train-ing in the health authorities to ensure it is being applied consistently across the province and based on the current national guidelines. As well, the task force is ask-

ing health authorities to prioritize train-ing for health-care workers who would be engaged with a patient.

"We are continu-ing to talk with the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) on their protocols and the most effective measures to protect health-care workers and the public. Over the weekend PHAC is reviewing equipment standards and will be making recommenda-tions early next week. Once they make their recommendations, B.C. will review and update our protocols as needed. Health authorities have been reviewing and updat-ing their inventory and availability of personal protective equipment, including the availability of N95 protective respirators for cases that may require them.

"In addition, the task force is looking at designating a single referral hospital to treat possible cases of Ebola in the Lower Mainland as well as the other referral hos-pitals in the regional health authorities that have not already designated a site. We

will provide an update early next week.

"We also welcome the assistance offered by the federal govern-ment and the support it would provide in a B.C.-led response to an unlikely occurrence of a case of Ebola in B.C.

"Our experiences with the SARS out-break in 2003 and H1N1 in 2009 have shown that British Columbians can be confident of our preparedness and a vigilant response in the low likelihood that a case of Ebola material-izes in B.C. Again, I want to thank all the front line health-care workers that are con-tinuing their hard work to protect the public from the spread of all infectious diseases.

"It is worth reiter-ating that while the cases of transmission to health-care workers in Dallas are concern-ing to us, we can learn from those experienc-es and we will follow the findings from that investigation to help inform any updates to our plan.

"The risk remains very low. But British Columbians can be assured that hospi-tals, health authori-ties and the Ministry of Health are doing everything possible to be prepared to respond to a case of Ebola in B.C."

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New owners at BragenThe former Bragen Enterprises building on Station Road in Clearwater has been sold to Kinder-Morgan, District of Clearwater staff reported during the Oct. 7 town council meeting. The building will be used for office space. Photo by Keith McNeill

Health Minister's update on Ebola preparedness

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Social media repetitive stress injuries are becoming more and more common especially among teens. With some teens texting more than 3,000 times per month, it’s no wonder some are experiencing pain in the thumbs, neck, shoulders and elbows. Texters are not about to stop doing it so good posture while texting is important. Sitting up straight and taking a break from it for a few minutes will help minimize the problem. If it persists, see a physiotherapist.

Pharmacists often are asked about certain herbal medications and whether they are safe and effective for certain conditions. An example is the herb feverfew, a member of the daisy family and some have suggested it may help those with migraines. There is “fair” but not convincing evidence that it may help prevent migraines. However, it should be avoided in pregnancy and avoided for two weeks prior to surgery because it may affect blood clotting.

Most pregnant women experience morning sickness during the first trimester although it often lasts longer than just mornings. Various non-drug treatments have been tried. These include acupuncture, chamomile, lemon oil, vitamin B6 and ginger. The evidence for ginger and B6 was greater (although still weak).

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Interior Health Authority

Flu season is on the way and Interior Health is gearing up to help protect chil-dren, pregnant women, seniors, people with chronic illnesses, and others who are most at risk from influenza (flu) and its complications.

Influenza is a signifi-cant illness that, at min-imum, can make people quite sick for several days. People with influ-enza can also spread the virus to others who are at greater risk. For those with heart, lung, and other health problems, influenza can cause severe complica-tions and even death. The Public Health Agency of Canada esti-mates that every year about 3,500 Canadians die from influenza com-plications.

“Influenza reduces the body's ability to fight illnesses and infections and it can also increase a person’s risk for developing other serious condi-tions, including viral or bacterial pneumonia,” says Dr. Rob Parker, Medical Health Officer. “Getting a flu shot and washing your hands frequently are the two most effective ways to protect yourself and others from influenza.”

Influenza is often confused with less severe viruses that cause common colds or stomach flu (vomiting and diarrhea). There are no vaccines for these milder viruses. The influenza vaccine provides protection from the influenza virus strains expected to be circulating in the com-ing flu season based on flu trends worldwide.

This year’s vaccine contains three different flu strains including the H1N1 strain that was the predominant strain last year.

The flu shot is safe, effective, and free for those at risk of compli-cations from influenza and those in contact with people at risk. This includes: • People 65 years and

older and their caregiv-ers/household contacts• People of any age in

residential care facilities• Children and adults

with chronic health conditions and their household contacts• Children and adoles-

cents (six months to 18 years) with conditions treated for long periods of time with Aspirin (ASA) and their house-hold contacts

• Children and adults who are morbidly obese• Aboriginal people• All children six-59

months of age• Household con-

tacts and caregivers of infants and children 0-59 months of age• Pregnant women at

any stage of pregnancy during the influenza season and their house-hold contacts• Visitors to hospitals,

health centres, and resi-dential care facilities• People who work

with live poultry• Health-care and

other care providers in facilities and com-munity settings who are capable of transmitting influenza disease to those at high risk of influenza complications• Individuals who pro-

vide care or service in potential outbreak set-tings housing high risk persons• People who provide

essential community services (first respond-ers, corrections work-ers)

Public clinics will start in some loca-tions in the Interior Health region the week of Oct. 27. To find a free public flu clinic near you, watch for local announce-ments on dates and times in your com-munity, contact your local public health centre, call HealthLink at 811 or visit the Influenza Clinic Locator on the ImmunizeBC website (http://immunizebc.ca/clinics/flu).

People not eli-

gible for the free flu vaccine through the public program can get a flu shot for a fee at physician’s offices, local pharma-cies, walk-in clinics, travel clinics, and other private provid-ers. ImmunizeBC’s

Influenza Clinic Locator also contains information on pri-vate providers.

For more informa-tion, contact your local public health centre or visit our website at www.interi-orhealth.ca.

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The flu shot helps to protect you and others

Right: Clearwater Secondary School students help out during Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital Auxiliary's eighth annual Dessert Extravaganza on Saturday evening. Pictured are (l-r) Shanequa Harwood, Zoe Ovenden, Kiran Sharif, Brittney McNabb and Charlene Tinker. About 75 tickets were sold, down slightly from last year, but an active crowd filled the dining room at the Clearwater/Wells Gray KOA for the event. Photo by Keith McNeill

Extravaganza helps hospital

Joan Slingsby holds the VIA return trip for two from Kamloops to Edmonton that she won in the silent auction during the Dessert Extravaganza. Besides the silent auc-tion items, the array of desserts was fantastic and those in attendance tried their best to sample a bit of everything, organizers report. Photo submitted

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Wells Gray Community Forest Corporation

Presentation of the Strategic Plan

In March of 2014 the Board of Directors for the Wells Gray Community Forest Corporation began the development of its first strategic plan. Development included an open house, collection of input from stake-holders and the public, and convening of a focus group.

The Board has now completed its strategic plan and will be presenting the plan in an upcoming open house. Copies of the strategic plan can be viewed and downloaded at www.wgcfc.ca.

The board invites you to join them at the presentation of their first Strategic Plan.

Where: Dutch Lake Centre

When: Thursday October 23, 7:00 pm.

For more information please contact:Grant A. Thompson RPF

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VICTORIA – Do you have compassion for young people and feel you could be a strong and positive caregiver for chil-dren and youth in need?

October is Foster Family Month in British Columbia,

an opportunity to celebrate the selfless commitment of the province's approximately 3,200 foster parents, and encourage others to step up and embrace this rewarding challenge.

Every day, these dedicated families help close to 5,900 children and teens navigate the most challenging times of their young lives. The support, guid-

ance, and pos-itive influence these families provide can last a lifetime.

Foster families are part of an essential team working to safely re-unite children with parents, place

them with extended family, or help them make the transition to adoption.

Often the experience is so rewarding that foster parents make children in care a perma-nent part of their family – of all children in care who are adopted, approximately 39 per cent are adopted by their foster family.

While anyone 19 years or older can apply to become a foster parent, not everyone is suited to the task. Although it takes time, effort and patience – most of all it takes a real desire to make a difference in the lives of children and youth. If you have space in your heart and home for a child in need, please visit: www.mcf.gov.bc.ca/foster or call the Foster Line toll-free at 1 800 663-9999.

Tmes Staff

On Thursday, Oct. 16, Interior Savings closed early to enable all 500 department,

branch and insurance service employees the opportunity to go out into the community and make a difference.

The credit union’s

Clearwater employ-ees spent their time off work helping to develop a loop trail behind Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital.

“Our benchmark for success is whether we’ve made a positive difference in the lives of our members and in our communities,” states Kathy Conway, Interior Savings presi-dent and CEO. “To celebrate our commit-ment to community, on Oct. 16 we closed all departments, credit union and insurance branches at 2 p.m. to allow our employees to volunteer in their community. It’s an opportunity for us to lend a hand to all of those community organizations who work tirelessly for the benefit of others; we’ve coined this our Day of Difference.”

Oct. 16 was International Credit Union Day and Interior Savings joined credit unions across the globe to celebrate.

“September marked Interior Savings’ 75th anniversary,” com-mented Conway. “In 1939, with $96.50 in deposits and 20 mem-bers, our credit union was founded on the notion of people help-ing people; neighbours working together to help each other and to improve their commu-nities. We still believe in this today and it is why it’s important for our teams to go out into their communi-ties as we celebrate the credit union move-ment’s history and

honour those who have dedicated their lives to this move-ment.”

Interior Savings encourages everyone to join them in “A Day of Difference” by giv-ing back in your com-munity. Those who participate from Oct. 8 to 31 can enter to win one of three prize draws for a $250 dona-tion to the charity of their choice.

Whether you choose to volunteer, buy a coffee for the person in line behind you or hold the door

open for someone, Interior Savings firmly believes that some-times it’s the little things that add up to make a big difference in someone’s life, and in our communities as a whole.

To make a differ-ence and enter, just post photos or share your stories on twitter or Facebook, tag @interiorsavings in your posts and use the tag #itsthelittlethings to be entered. Winners will be determined after contest closing on Oct. 31.

About Interior SavingsInterior Savings

Credit Union is the largest credit union based in the Interior of B.C., with assets exceeding $2.0 billion.

Through its 21 branches, 14 insur-ance offices, Member Service Centre, and two Commercial Services Centres, the credit union offers personal and com-mercial banking and a full range of insurance and wealth manage-ment services to mem-bers in 14 communi-ties.

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Clearwater employees of Interior Savings Credit Union (plus a couple of young helpers) work to make a loop trail behind Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital on Oct. 16. Pictured are (l-r) Carrie Weninger, Jocelyn Ripley, Sherry Heier, Reid Muddiman, Jocelyn Leyden, Cindy Rich, Brenda Blair, Stacee Sollows, Gina Walchuk and Noelle Mud-diman. The trail is the first of several being developed by District of Clearwater’s trails task force.Photo by Keith McNeill

Credit Union marks Day of Difference by building trail

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Notice No. 4-1

DISTRICT OF CLEARWATERNOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the electors of the District of Clearwater that an election by voting is necessary to elect a Mayor and six Councillors, and that the persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are:

MAYOR – One (1) to be electedSurname Usual Names Residential Address or JurisdictionHARWOOD John 577 Fawn Road, Clearwater, B.C.KREKE Jon 361 Ridge Drive, Clearwater, B.C.

COUNCILLOR – Six (6) to be electedSurname Usual Names Residential Address or JurisdictionBANFORD Barry 365 Robson Place, Clearwater, B.C.BLACKWELL Merlin 221 Schmidt Road, Clearwater, B.C.GREFFARD Dennis 541 Swanson Road, Clearwater, B.C.HARWOOD Melanie 577 Fawn Road, Clearwater, B.C.HEISTERMAN Gord 212 Schmidt Road, Clearwater, B.C.KJENSTAD Ken 381 Wyndhaven Place, Clearwater, B.C.SIM Shelley 631 Downie Road, Clearwater, B.C.

VOTING DATES AND LOCATIONSGENERAL VOTING will be open to quali� ed electors of the District of Clearwater on:

Saturday, November 15, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pmat the following locations:

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

ADVANCE VOTING will be open to quali� ed electors as follows:Wednesday, November 5, 2014 - 8:00 am to 8:00 pm

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

A SPECIAL VOTING OPPORTUNITY will be available to quali� ed electors who are patients or sta� of the Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital and Residents of Evergreen Acres at the time of voting, as follows:

Saturday, November 15, 2014Evergreen Acres Senior Citizen’s Home Society, 144 Evergreen Place, Clearwater, B.C. @ 9:00-9:30amDr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital, 640 Park Drive, Clearwater B.C. @ 10:00-11:00am and 6:30-7:30pm

ELECTOR REGISTRATION(For voting day only registration)There is no need to pre-register to vote as the registration of all electors for this election will take place at the time of voting. You will be required to make a declaration that you meet the following requirements:

• 18 years of age or older on general voting day• Canadian citizen• resident of B.C. for at least 6 months immediately preceding the day of registration• resident of OR registered owner of real property in the District of Clearwater for at least 30 days imme-

diately preceding the day of registration, and• not disquali� ed by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or

otherwise disquali� ed by law.Resident electors must produce 2 pieces of identi� cation (at least one with a signature). Picture identi� -cation is not necessary. The identi� cation must prove both residency and identity.Non-resident property electors must produce 2 pieces of identi� cation (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and, if there is more than one owner of the property, written consent from the majority of the property owners.

Chief Election O� cer


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Fall in the North Thompson ValleyA picturesque view can be found at every angle at this time of year. Take time and enjoy what our valley has to offer during the autumn months. Photo by Lisa Quiding – Barriere Star/Journal

Installing drainage An excavator and workers bury a large pipe next to Highway 5 last week. Another crew was busy augur-ing under Clearwater Village Road. The project by the provincial highways department is intended to improve water drainage near the intersection. Photo by Keith McNeill

Health Canada

In most parts of the country, the fall harvest brings crops of fresh apples, fruit juices and ciders.

It is important to know that unpasteurized juices and ciders may be contaminated with harmful bacteria, parasites or viruses. They can make young children, pregnant women, older adults and people with weakened immune systems very ill, and can even lead to death.

The majority of juice sold in Canada is safe as it has been pas-teurized (treated with heat or ultra-

violet light) to kill harmful microor-ganisms and prolong shelf-life. If the juice you wish to buy is not labelled as "pasteurized," ask the vendor or call the information number on the product. If in doubt, bring the prod-uct to a boil before consuming.

Symptoms of food poisoning can include stomach cramps, vomit-ing, fever and diarrhea. They can occur within two to 10 days of consuming a contaminated food. If you experience any of these symp-toms and suspect that food may be a cause, speak to your health care provider right away.

Beware unpasteurized juice


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Sports

Times Staff

It appears that sports at Clearwater Secondary School got underway quickly after the late start to school, according to a report from ath-letic director Marie Giesbrecht.

In volleyball, the Senior Girls trav-elled to Kamloops Christian School on Tuesday of last week, where they defeated KCS and Barriere.

The Junior Boys travelled to a five-team event in Sahali. They lost all their matches, but showed continuous improve-ment.

On the same Tuesday, the Junior Girls won their game against Logan Lake and one other team.

On Thursday, the Grade 8 Girls hosted South Kamloops and Sahali. They lost their matches against the much larger schools, but forced the match against Sahali to go to three.

The Senior Boys are the only Single

A team in the West Zones. All the rest are much larger Double AA schools.

They hosted a play-day on Oct. 15 but it was for exhibition only.

The Senior Boys will host a five-team Single A Okanagan tournament on Nov. 7 and 8.

Upcoming volley-ball home play-days include Oct. 27, when the Junior Girls will host, and Nov. 13, when the Grade 8 Girls will host.

In soccer, the Boys team qualified in second place for the Okanagans, which will be played Oct. 23 and 24 in Kelowna.

CSS sports get underway quickly

Clearwater Secondary School Grade 8 girls volley-ball player Anika Wadlegger bunts the ball during a play-day at the school on Thursday, Oct. 16. The girls took on South Kamloops and Sahali. They lost all their games but went to three against Sahali.Photo by Keith McNeill

Getting ready for ski seasonHans Straub wheels a load of firewood into the woodshed at the back of Clearwater ski lodge on Sunday. He was a member of a good-sized work-bee that came together to get the facility ready for another ski season. Wells Gray Outdoor Club also held a work-bee on the weekend to prepare the Candle Creek country-ski trails. Photo by Keith McNeill

Bantams battle KelownaClearwater Bantam hockey player #12 Colby Rhodes takes the puck up the ice, backed up by #26 Gibson Nash. The team was playing Kelowna the weekend before last, winning one game 11 – 4 and losing one 6- 5. This past weekend the Bantams played Revelstoke, and next weekend they will host a tournament at the Sportsplex. Photo by Keith McNeill

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FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE SPORTSPLEX OR ANY PROGRAMS CALL 250 674 2143

COMING EVENTSMinor Hockey Referee Clinic • Oct. 24 – call 250 674 2594 for info

Clearwater & District Minor Hockey • Become part of a winning team. Join Minor Hockey and learn to play Canada’s Game. Open to Boys and Girls. Ice Times begin Sept. 15 www.cdmha.info/ Register @ 250 674 2594 or [email protected]

Raft Mountain Skating Club • Register @ www.raftmountain.com

Adult Hockey • Mens Drop In Hockey Fridays, 8pm $10/each

Oldtimers Hockey • Wednesdays 8:15pm • Sundays, 7pm • $10/each

FAMILY SKATING • Friday Oct. 24 Sponsored by Minor Hockey Free Hot Dogs & Drinks - Enter to win Kamloops Blazer Tickets • Sunday Oct. 27 4pm

PARENTS, PRESCHOOL SKATING • Wednesdays at 10am HOME SCHOOL SKATING • Wednesdays at 1:30pm

MINOR HOCKEY GAME SCHEDULE

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Submitted

KAMLOOPS – Federal NDP can-didate Bill Sundhu is traveling to Tunisia, working to promote democracy and human rights, as part of a select international working group oper-ating through the Human Rights Section of the International Bar Association.

The North African country of approxi-mately 11 million people has undergone rapid change since street protests first began in late 2010. Presidential and par-liamentary elections are set for later this month and November.

“The country has moved quickly from a one-party state toward a more demo-cratic constitutional government with an interim coalition.” said Sundhu. “This is my second such trip to Tunisia and my visit will focus on help-

ing them establish an independent judiciary, rule of law, and a fully implemented constitu-tion.”

“The people of Tunisia have been part of what is often referred to as the ‘Arab Spring’ and they are eager to hold full political and human rights under a demo-cratically elected gov-ernment” said Sundhu. “Canada used to be a world leader in sup-porting these efforts to establish rule of law and democratic governance, before Prime Minister Harper tarnished our inter-national reputation,

with bellicose rhetoric and militarized our involvement in foreign affairs”.

Sundhu has been critical of Harper’s rush to establish a combat role for

Canada in Iraq, with-out combining it with proper emphasis on humanitarian aid, diplomacy and a long-term strategy for the mission and stability in the region.

Simone Jennings

October is the month for pumpkins! Pumpkins grow well in our area, and are in abundance at this time of year. When most people think of pump-kins, jack-o-lanterns and pies are usually what come to mind but these nutritious, versatile and hardy gourds can be so much more.

Did you know the world’s largest pump-kin weighed in at over 1,600 pounds! Even more surprising is that in some communities people hollow out pumpkins, make them into boats and have annual pumpkin boat races. If you don’t believe me … look it up on the internet.

Like other types of squash, pumpkins are full of nutrients. Their deep orange coloured flesh is packed with beta-carotene. This is an antioxidant that helps prevent heart disease and cancer. Pumpkins are also a good source of vita-min C, potassium and fibre.

Pumpkin pie is a popular treat but pumpkin can be used for so much more. Try it in cookies, pan-cakes, loaves, muffins, soups and more. When choosing a pumpkin for cooking, look for one that is smaller and heavy for its size.

When carving your Halloween jack- o-lan-tern be sure to save the seeds for roasting. Baked pumpkin seeds

are a healthy snack and they are easy to make. Just rinse the pumpkin seeds to remove pulp then lay the seeds on a piece of paper towel to dry. Next, put the seeds in a bowl with a bit of vegetable oil and your favourite flavouring (Mrs. Dash, season-ing salt, or cinnamon and brown sugar. Finally, spread the seeds in a single layer

on a baking sheet and bake at 350° F, stir-ring occasionally until light brown and crisp (about 15-25 minutes).

Looking for a way to use up that left over

pumpkin puree? Check out this tasty and healthy muffin recipe from Healthy Families BC: www.healthyfami-

liesbc.ca/home/blog/pumpkin-raisin-muf-fins-tracy-nash.

Happy pumpkin season!

– Author Simone Jennings is a former Clearwater resident and a community nutritionist with Interior Health.

12 - 13Pumpkins – more than just jack-o-lanterns

Pumpkins come in a variety of sizes and shapes.Photo by Eleanor Deckert

Simone Jennings

NDP candidate off to Tunisia ahead of fall election

Bill Sundhu


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Sports

Times Staff

It appears that sports at Clearwater Secondary School got underway quickly after the late start to school, according to a report from ath-letic director Marie Giesbrecht.

In volleyball, the Senior Girls trav-elled to Kamloops Christian School on Tuesday of last week, where they defeated KCS and Barriere.

The Junior Boys travelled to a five-team event in Sahali. They lost all their matches, but showed continuous improve-ment.

On the same Tuesday, the Junior Girls won their game against Logan Lake and one other team.

On Thursday, the Grade 8 Girls hosted South Kamloops and Sahali. They lost their matches against the much larger schools, but forced the match against Sahali to go to three.

The Senior Boys are the only Single

A team in the West Zones. All the rest are much larger Double AA schools.

They hosted a play-day on Oct. 15 but it was for exhibition only.

The Senior Boys will host a five-team Single A Okanagan tournament on Nov. 7 and 8.

Upcoming volley-ball home play-days include Oct. 27, when the Junior Girls will host, and Nov. 13, when the Grade 8 Girls will host.

In soccer, the Boys team qualified in second place for the Okanagans, which will be played Oct. 23 and 24 in Kelowna.

CSS sports get underway quickly

Clearwater Secondary School Grade 8 girls volley-ball player Anika Wadlegger bunts the ball during a play-day at the school on Thursday, Oct. 16. The girls took on South Kamloops and Sahali. They lost all their games but went to three against Sahali.Photo by Keith McNeill

Getting ready for ski seasonHans Straub wheels a load of firewood into the woodshed at the back of Clearwater ski lodge on Sunday. He was a member of a good-sized work-bee that came together to get the facility ready for another ski season. Wells Gray Outdoor Club also held a work-bee on the weekend to prepare the Candle Creek country-ski trails. Photo by Keith McNeill

Bantams battle KelownaClearwater Bantam hockey player #12 Colby Rhodes takes the puck up the ice, backed up by #26 Gibson Nash. The team was playing Kelowna the weekend before last, winning one game 11 – 4 and losing one 6- 5. This past weekend the Bantams played Revelstoke, and next weekend they will host a tournament at the Sportsplex. Photo by Keith McNeill

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St James Catholic ChurchSunday Service

Mass 11am - 12pm

324 Clearwater Village Road

Clearwater Seventh-Day

Adventist Church

Pastor John MasiganSaturday Service - 10amClearwater Christian ChurchPh. 250-674-3468

Clearwater Living Streams Christian

FellowshipMeeting at

New Life Assemblyevery Sunday 5:00pm

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

Clearwater Community Churchopen to everyone - all denominations

CLEARWATER NEW LIFE ASSEMBLYDan Daase - Pastor

Sunday Morning Worship 10:30am

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

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

ChurchDirectoryYour places of worship

VAVENBY CHRISTIAN CHURCH

3083 Capostinsky Rd. • Service 11 a.m.

Sunday Morning Celebration

ServicesIan Moilliet Pastor -

250-676-9574Non Denominational

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

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

(Behind Fields Store)

Sunday Worship Service

10 amOn the Web: www.clchch.com

For information 250.674.3841 or 250.674.2912

250.674.1332www.ccbaptist.ca

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Worship Service 10:30

CLEARWATER UNITED CHURCH

Meeting at Catholic Church of St. James

WorShip Sunday 9am

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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Veterinary

LIFE WITH PETS

I am pleased to see that many businesses in our area have posted signs on their doors reminding people not to leave dogs unattended in cars during warm weather. Given the recent tragedy in our Province, it is a wonder why some people still choose to do this. I am certain that it is not done out of carelessness or malice, as most people who bother to take their dogs with them in the car usually do so because they love their company and want their dogs to be with them. Therefore, I can only assume it is because these owners do not realize how quickly heat stroke can occur in their pet. It’s a lot like car accident—it happens unexpectedly and can occur even with the best of intentions. Problem is, by then it’s too late to buckle your seatbelt.

It’s human nature to look at things from our own point of view. Yes, the car is a bit stuffy and uncomfortable when you return, but get that A/C on and it nice and cool in a matter of minutes. It would seem that leaving the windows open a bit should also help. Unfortunately, it doesn’t work that way for pets.

First of all, you and I have an amazing ability to rid our-selves of excess body heat. We have highly developed sweat glands on every square inch of our body. Further-more, most of us are not very hairy would not be wearing a fur coat in the summer. Dogs and cats, on the other hand, are fairly inef� cient at cooling themselves. Their sweat glands are poorly developed and con� ned only to the pads of their feet—sort of an afterthought on Moth-er Nature’s part. Their primary means of reducing body temperature is by evaporative cooling. They accomplish this by panting. It’s not a bad system, if you are rest-ing outdoors or are exercising at lower temperatures. But overall, it’s pretty inef� cient. In their natural state, animals avoid overheating by seeking out shade and by exerting themselves only when the sun goes down or the weather is cool. You don’t see a wolf or cougar pursuing a deer in the heat of the day. Our pets can’t make those kind of choices for themselves.

Evolution did not consider a Prius sitting in a parking lot in the sunshine. Once there is limited air circulation, pant-ing becomes a much less effective means of cooling the body. As a result, the animal pants faster and with greater exertion. This increased effort raises the humidity in the air and makes panting even less capable of releasing ex-cess heat. The end result being that the animal’s tempera-ture rises at a much faster rate. Unless the condition is re-versed in a very short time, organ damage starts to occur with alarming speed. Overheated muscle tissue begins to break down, releasing substances that can permanently damage the kidneys. Continued increase in body tem-perature will eventually cause a cascade of events leading to brain damage, seizures and death.

Cooling an animal suffering from heat stroke is danger-ous, too. Rapid cooling can result in shock, with often fatal consequences. Immediate medical attention for heat stroke involves treatment with intravenous � uids and medications to protect vital organs from further dam-age. The window of opportunity for successful treatment is very short and pets that do survive may suffer lasting consequences.

If you must travel with your pet in warm weather, be prepared. Pack a cooler with ice or cold packs and wa-ter to make certain your pet drinks frequently and stays well-hydrated. If possible, travel early in the morning or in the evening hours. Should you have a breakdown or being delayed due to an accident or road construction, have towels on hand that can be soaked in cold water or wrapped around cool packs for your pet to lay or sit on. Consider taking an extra set of keys if you foresee having to leave your pet in the vehicle for even a short time so you can leave on the air conditioning . Always remember that vehicles can stop running for any number of reasons, so you still must check on your pet every few minutes. Finally, any pet left in a vehicle can be reported to RCMP and the SPCA—even if you have taken all precautions.

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Harvesting the all-round herbTerry Hogg holds one of a crop of ginseng that he helped grow in a field south of Little Fort. The plants were grown under shade and took four years to reach harvesting size. Ginseng cultivation in the B.C. Inte-rior collapsed a few years ago, apparently due to over-supply. Markets appear to have improved, however, and a few growers again are trying their luck. Photo by Keith McNeill

Big-box stores excluded from liquor sales in B.C.Tom Fletcher – Black Press

VICTORIA – Large grocery stores are the only retailers eligible to add a sepa-rate liquor store under new B.C. government regulations set to take effect in the spring of 2015.

To qualify for a space to sell alcoholic beverages, stores must have at least 929 square metres (10,000 square feet) of floor space and groceries as 75 per cent of their sales, Justice Minister Suzanne Anton announced recently.

The restrictions are designed to exclude general merchandise and "big box" stores as well as convenience

stores, according to a ministry statement. Eligible stores will be permitted to create a "store within a store" with separate cash registers and staff, or "co-brand" with liquor stores outside their existing facilities.

The government plans to maintain its cap on the number of liquor stores, with 670 private stores now in operation. Liquor stores are currently restricted to relocat-ing no more than five km from their original location, but that restriction is being lifted so a licence can be sold or moved any-where in the province.

That would allow existing government or private liquor

stores to relocate in partnership with grocery stores, while maintaining the regulation that no two liquor outlets can be closer together than one kilometre.

Licensing to sell B.C. wine directly from grocery store shelves, a second rec-ommendation from a province-wide consul-tation on liquor policy reform conducted earlier this year, is still being studied.

Anton said the sys-tem "strikes a balance of added convenience for consumers and support for B.C.'s business sector, while at the same time respecting health and public safety consider-ations."


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Thinking isn’t

agreeing or

disagreeing.

That’s voting.

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Oct. 23: WGCF Presentation of the Strategic Plan, 7 pm, Dutch Lake Centre

Oct. 24: The Great Plains – Saskia & Darrel, Tom Coles. Blackpool Hall, 7 pm, info 250-674-1320.

Oct. 24-Nov. 28: Food Skills for Families, free, YCS, pre-reg-ister at YCS 250-674-2600, facilitated by Donna Meehan

Oct. 25: Legion Dinner and Music night, 257 Glen Rd, doors open 5 pm

Nov. 4: Age Friendly Luncheon Event - Elder Abuse plus Power of Attorney, complimentary lunch. Info 250-674-1912

Nov. 4: Wells Gray Outdoor Club AGM, 7 pm, Search & Rescue building.

Nov. 6: Ski Hill AGM, 7 pm, Clearwater ski hill.

Nov. 8: Royal Canadian Legion Vets DinnerNov. 9: Craft Fair – Blue River Event, Blue River Community

HallNov. 16: Clearwater & District Hospice Society Lights to

Remember, 4 pm Clearwater Lodge. Info 250-674-8128 or 250-674-2400

Nov. 22: Legion Dinner and Music Night, doors open 5 pm, 257 Glen Rd.

Nov. 28: Fall Family Bingo – Blue River Event, Blue River Community Hall

Dec. 5: Blue River Event, Welcome To Winter Dance, 9 pm, Legion Upper Hall

Dec. 9: Age Friendly Complimentary Luncheon event, topic - Sharing your Bank Account. Info 250-674-1912

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT• Tuesday Morning Coffee (TMC): Meets 10am – 11:30

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• Raft River Rockhounds: 3rd Sat of the mth. Clw Lodge 1pm. Call Dave 250-587-6213

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

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

• Crafts & Conversations with Cheryl. Tuesdays 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at the North Thompson Aboriginal Sharing Center. Phone 250-674-3703 for more info.

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

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

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

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

• Cribbage Wed. at the Royal Canadian Legion. 12:30 pm.

• Fun Darts Fri. at the Royal Canadian Legion. 6 pm.CHILDREN & FAMILIES• Racoon StrongStart - Raft River Elem school days Mon,

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3530• NT BC Home Schoolers: Meets Fri. afternoons. Call

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• Connections Healing Rooms - Fridays 1-3pm (except stat. holidays). 86 Young Rd. No charge. Sponsored by Living Streams Christian Church. www.healingrooms.com.

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

• Clearwater & District Hospice 3rd Mon. Sept-Jun 10am Legion 778-208-0137.

RECREATION• Drop-in soccer: May-Sept. Tuesdays & Thursday at 7pm

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

Seniors Centre at Evergreen Acres. 250-674-3675• Clearwater Sno-Drifters: 1st Thurs every mth. 250-676-

9414• CNT Rod & Gun Club: 3rd Tues. of the mth. Blackpool

Hall 7pm Nov., Jan., & Mar. AGM in May• Volleyball: Winter, dates TBA, at Clearwater Secondary

School Gym, $2 drop in. Info: 250-674-1878.• Yoga Tree – Call or email Annie 250-674-2468 annie.

[email protected]• Core Strength Fitness. Tuesdays. 10-11am 250-674-

0001• Badminton: Mon & Wed, Oct – Mar, CSS gym, 7:30-

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Clearwater Secondary School Gym. Info: 250-674-1878• Slo-Pitch: Clearwater mixed Slo-Pitch league May – July.

Contact Carmen Archibald 778-208-1773, 250-674-2632

• Drop in Soccer: June -Sept, tues and Thurs, 6:30-8:00 PM, CSS � eld, $2 drop in, grade 8 to adult

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• Wells Gray Country Senior’s Society Book Club Last Thursday of the mth 2pm at the library. All seniors welcome.

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CANADIAN FOREST PRODUCTS LTD.

Notice is hereby given, under section 6 (1) of the Tree Farm Licence Management Plan Regulation, that Canadian Forest Products Ltd. (Canfor) is seeking public review and comment on the Draft Timber Supply Analysis Information Package, relating to Management Plan 11 (MP 11) for Tree Farm Licence 18 (TFL 18). MP 11 is being prepared in order to meet the requirements of the Tree Farm Licence Management Plan Regulation. This regulation includes content requirements, submission timing and public review requirements for TFL Management Plans. These content requirements replace the Management Plan content requirements previously listed in the Tree Farm Licence document and reduce duplication with associated Forest Stewardship Plan results and strategies.

The Management Plan consists of a summary of the TFL along with the Timber Supply Review Analysis report and Data Package with a reference to the other guiding legislation (i.e Forest Stewardship Plans, Sustainable Forest Management Plans and other Higher Level Plans). This information is provided to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations to set a new Annual Allowable Cut for the TFL.

All interested parties are invited to view and comment on the Draft Timber Supply Analysis Information Package for MP 11, from September 25 throu gh to November 24, 2014. Viewing appointments can be arranged by calling our office at (250) 676-1136, or by visiting http://www.canfor.com/responsibility/environmental/plans . Comments will be accepted until 3:00 pm November 24, 2014.

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In Memoriam

VERA MUSSELMANIn loving memory

of our motherand grandmother,

Vera Florence MusselmanOct. 25, 1995

They say that time heals everything,But we know that isn’t so;Because it hurts as much today,As it did 19 years ago.

A thousand prayers won’t bring you back,We know because we’ve tried;And neither will a thousand tears,We know because we’ve cried.

If only we could have one wish,A dream that could come true;We’d pray to God with all our hearts,For yesterday and for you.

Deeply missed and lovingly remembered by your childrenand their families.

~ Fergie, Norine, Orval,Keven, Ardell, Lesley and Trevor

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Once and only once Bill Payne dropped in to our home.

With a preschooler, a toddler and a baby, I was a little busy. I tuned out his voice and my husband's as they swapped stories, infor-mation and laughter. I scrambled in my mind as to what I could possibly prepare on short notice to offer lunch to an unexpected guest. And one of special significance.

My husband, then in his early 30's, new to the mountains and eager to learn about snowmobiles, trapping, topography, history, World War II, and survival skills, listened intently to all the firefighting, parachuting, mountain man stories Bill Payne had to share. Together, they had spent snowy days on the mountain and had a bond of mutual trust and the kind of older man-younger man friendship that is valued and rare.

It must have been in the July-August-time of year, because I remember that I was blanching small carrots thinned from the ever-growing mid-summer rows. As I dipped out the last batch of swimming orange roots, I realized the water might make a flavourful soup base. Quickly adding chunks of leftover roast beef, diced potatoes and chopped green beans, lastly adding some of the baby car-rots, I called the menfolk to the table.

"That's a mighty fine mulligan!" was our guest's response to this hasty but tasty bowl of soup.

It seems to me that two things last on from that day: 1) I never want to be caught without refreshments for an unexpected guest. 2) Carrot thinnings will forever remind me of this special friend.

Once a year, for the past five years, Father Sasges dropped in to our home.

With an empty nest now and a very casual lifestyle, I am never really busy, yet still taken by surprise by an unexpected guest. Even one of special significance. This year he travelled north to return to Blue River and Valemount for his July-August weeks of blueberry picking and re-connecting with his former parishioners. His residence has a view of the sunrise over the crown-like mountains which is an amazing place to offer morning prayers.

Happily, lunch was easy to offer and as our voices shared events of the past year, travels, projects, problems and successes, I savoured the bond of trust and friendship which we have had and he shares with so very many others over a life-time of service in our valley.

With a twinkle in his eye, he wordlessly placed a cherry in my hand, drawn from his vest pocket.

"Be at peace!" were his departing words.Fr. Sasges passed away on Aug. 5, 2014.It seems to me that many details will be

remembered, but two stand out that will last from that day:

1) Tell the people you care about that you love them. You never know when will be the last time you see each other. 2) Every time I eat a cherry I will hear his voice, "Be at peace."

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This week is all about give and take, Capricorn. Do for others, and they will do for you. A special event calls for some extra-special gifts.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

October 23 - 29, 2014

Aries, you begin the week with enthusi-asm, but excitement begins to wane quite quickly. Find a way to rally your energy levels so you can complete tasks.

Expect to have some serious feelings about love and romance this week, Cancer. You are empowered by the sweet feelings and what they mean for your future.

Libra, use your natural gift for diplomacy to resolve a conflict at work. It is easy to find com-mon ground and steer the conversa-tion toward a rea-sonable resolution.

Capricorn, listen to your sixth sense as it guides you in a particular direction. Your instincts rarely steer you wrong. Resist the urge to follow what every-one else is doing.

The first step toward change at work is to take the initiative, Aquarius. Once you make the decision to forge ahead, every-thing will fall nicely into place.

Rein in your emo-tions as much as possible this week, Taurus. You will feel passionate about a project in the com-ing days, but you still must remain calm as you tackle the tasks at hand.

Leo, you are quite adept at maintain-ing a stoic outer ap-pearance, but inside your emotions are churning. Find a healthy release and you will be glad you did.

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Pisces, don’t worry if you have to give up something you desire when nego-tiating with others. The chips will fall into place.

Gemini, commit-ments at work may keep you from your plans, even if you have had a special event on the calen-dar for some time. This obligation is unavoidable.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Aries, you begin the week with enthusi-asm, but excitement begins to wane quite quickly. Find a way to rally your energy levels so you can complete tasks.

Expect to have some serious feelings about love and romance this week, Cancer. You are empowered by the sweet feelings and what they mean for your future.

Libra, use your natural gift for diplomacy to resolve a conflict at work. It is easy to find com-mon ground and steer the conversa-tion toward a rea-sonable resolution.

Capricorn, listen to your sixth sense as it guides you in a particular direction. Your instincts rarely steer you wrong. Resist the urge to follow what every-one else is doing.

The first step toward change at work is to take the initiative, Aquarius. Once you make the decision to forge ahead, every-thing will fall nicely into place.

Rein in your emo-tions as much as possible this week, Taurus. You will feel passionate about a project in the com-ing days, but you still must remain calm as you tackle the tasks at hand.

Leo, you are quite adept at maintain-ing a stoic outer ap-pearance, but inside your emotions are churning. Find a healthy release and you will be glad you did.

Scorpio, grab some friends’ attention as you attempt to garner support for a coming project. Once you have the floor, make the most of this opportunity.

Pisces, don’t worry if you have to give up something you desire when nego-tiating with others. The chips will fall into place.

Gemini, commit-ments at work may keep you from your plans, even if you have had a special event on the calen-dar for some time. This obligation is unavoidable.

Virgo, test the waters before you share a secret. This way you can get an idea of how a small group of people will react before you spread the word.

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Each morning saw my once-upon-a-time student Meeka and I reminiscing, discussing the effects of residen-tial school on its inhab-itants: her, Geela, and many other delightful Inuit teenagers living far from home, family, and familiar surround-ings. Since we had been out of touch for 48 years, each wanted to know what the other had done.

“I have only been a teacher,” I gulped as I learned of Meeka’s part in the settling of Inuit land claims and bringing Inuit culture to the fore again, her continued education including learning about furs and design that earned her an international medal, and her current job as instructor of fur pro-duction and design in Iqaluit.

Comparing notes in July, 2014 of our experiences back then, I quickly discovered how vastly different our memories of those times are, even though Meeka and I had lived, taught or stud-

ied, and “played” in the same complex.

“We were taken from our families at a time when we would have been learning tra-ditional ways,” Meeka reminded me, tears in her dark brown eyes. “Each room had four girls squeezed into it, in bunk beds. We could not be alone; we were always supervised, hav-ing only half an hour each day in the fresh air.”

I had spent as much time as possible after hours with the kids, getting them out and about whenever I could.

“The meals were ter-rible,” she continued. “It was nothing like food we were used to eating.”

Unlike some of the students, Meeka’s home in Pangnirtung was a house because that community had been a whaling station since the early 1800s.

“There are many mixed parentages,” she explained. “I was sur-prised when I first saw some of the girls in the hostel: theirs were ‘old’ faces – only Inuit. And some lived in huts or igloos.” As part of my job, I had visited the parents of other girls in a just-built igloo in Baker Lake in 1965.

“We only built igloos when we went on a hunt,” she added.

Meeka’s tone and expression became bitter when we talked about the government’s

action in relocating these young folk.

“They wanted to turn us into white peo-ple!” she protested. “We weren’t allowed to do throat singing or tradi-tional dancing and we had to speak English.”

“But,” I interrupted, “when I tried to learn some Eskimo words, each girl from a differ-ent place spoke a differ-ent dialect, so I did not know which word to use. When I asked how they communicated with each other, they looked a bit shame-faced as they told me they used English.”

“We have always had Inuktitut,” insisted Meeka, “but yes, there are still many dialects.”

Meeka wanted to know my perceptions as teacher, white woman, and an Australian one at that.

“I loved being with you girls,” I assured her, somewhat choked up remembering those trusting young faces with their shy smiles. “You were reserved and quiet to begin with, but fun. I could not imagine how

you coped with the immense changes in your lives, but still, you seemed so accepting. You hid your home-sickness from me very convincingly. Teaching you girls to cook and sew was a delight because you wanted to learn. When residents of Fort Churchill ques-tioned the other home economics teacher and me about the changes being forced upon you, we assured them that we concentrated

on items that could be made on any equip-ment. Wood stove, small burner or electric stove; hand-cranked or electric sewing machine – despite the difference in time taken, the end results are comparable. And because of your innate or already practised skill in making designs and sewing, your fin-ished projects were always beautifully done, colourful and distinctive.”

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By Kay Knox

Clearwater RCMP

Drivers are advised to put their hand-held electronic devices away, as the prov-ince’s new distracted driving penalties hit British Columbia roads and highways on Monday, Oct. 20. Now, anyone caught talking on a hand-held electronic device while driving is subject to three penalty points in addition to a $167 fine.

This is the same penalty that was already in place for drivers caught texting or emailing. The new penalty for using a hand-held electronic device covers infractions such as talking on, holding or dialing a cellular phone, operating a hand-

held audio player (such as an iPod or mp3 player), or programming a GPS. Penalty points remain on a person’s driving record for five years and can result in further sanctions, including prohibitions from driving. Of note, B.C.’s distracted driving legislation also prohibits drivers in the Graduated Licensing Program from using any hands-free device.

The fall season is also a time to be aware that distraction is a top contribut-ing factor for drivers in vehicle collisions that involve pedestrians. This is especially important to keep in mind as it becomes more difficult to see pedestrians in dark and poor weather conditions. Distracted

driving is the second leading contributing factor of vehicle fatalities in B.C.

The province continues to look at increased fines for distracted driving as part of an overall fine structure review and work is underway to determine what an appropriate amount would be.

Key Facts:• Drivers that accrue more than three

points must pay an ICBC driver penalty point premium that starts at $175 and will escalate if they receive more points.

• A driver who receives two distracted driving tickets in a year would pay $634, which is the cost of two fines and a $300

penalty for six points.• As points build on a person’s driv-

ing record, the Superintendent of Motor Vehicles may also identify a driver as high-risk and monitor or prohibit them under the Driver Improvement Program.

• High-risk drivers can receive admin-istrative interventions ranging from warn-ing letters, which say their driving record is being monitored, to prohibitions from driving.

For more information on B.C.’s new distracted driving penalties, see:

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Infrastructure Todd Stone announced recently.

The Small Communities Fund, part of the federal New Building Canada Fund, is designed to support projects of local significance, includ-ing drinking water, wastewater, road improvements and green infrastructure, as well as local and regional airport projects.

Application forms became available on Oct. 22. Program guides and application infor-mation are available online at: www.gov.bc.ca/smallcommuni-tiesfund

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