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Keith McNeill

“Nothing is happier than the sound of kids laughing,” says Roger Mayer.

That seems to be the philosophy behind a spray park being proposed by him and his wife Debbie for Clearwater.

“We’re excited about it and we want the community to be excited about it too,” Debbie Mayer said.

The couple approached Clearwater town council with the idea over one year ago.

Since then they have attended several other meetings and have been asked to provide costs for purchasing the equip-ment, maintenance and so on.

Recently they partnered with Clearwater Rotary Club to fundraise for the project.

The most likely location for the spray park would be in Rotary Sports Park near Clearwater Secondary School.

The site would have the advantages of a central location, visibility from Highway 5, already installed water, sewer and elec-tricity, parking, plus existing washrooms and changing rooms.

Looking into the future, the Mayers say they can see the park becoming a major gathering place, with a gazebo or bandshell, picnic tables and so on. It already is, in some sense, the center of sports activity in Clearwater, with the nearby skateboard park, soccer fields and Sportsplex.

The spray park would have eight fea-tures geared to three age groups, from toddlers to 12-year-olds.

Cost to purchase the equipment would be about $130,000, while installing it would add another $30,000, so the total project cost would be about $160,000.

The Mayers say they don’t expect to raise all that from the community.

Instead, they hope to get enough money locally so they can go out and look for matching grants from founda-tions and other providers.

There don’t appear to be any federal or provincial grants available at this time. However, they hope to have a project

application ready to go if any grants are announced.

Roger Mayer noted that this was the approach used by District of Clearwater and TNRD with the new dressing rooms being built for the Sportsplex. Staff had an application that was shelf-ready and applied for the funding as soon as it became available.

Water usage by the spray park would be minimal. The features only turn on when someone wants to use them, and only for a limited period of time.

Maintenance would consist mostly

of twice-daily inspections, which could be done when the washrooms at Rotary Sports Park are opened and closed.

One of the Mayer’s sons, Gordie, passed away in an accident a few years ago. Since then the family has raised money in his memory and given it away in bursaries and for other worthwhile community causes.

Now they would like to something more concrete, they say.

However, the spray park wouldn’t be in just Gordie’s memory, but in remem-brance of all those who helped build this

community. The Mayers mentioned as examples Bill Mattenley, Ed Buck and Bill Collison.

What they are looking for now is two things. The first is people to serve on a committee to oversee the project. They particularly would like to see some young people with families involved.

The second would be to have people donate to an account that is set up at Interior Savings Credit Union for the project. Name of the account is Memoriam Splash Park – Clearwater Rotary.

Local family proposes spray park for youngsters

A graphic shows the design of a spray park being proposed by Roger and Debbie Mayer for Clearwater. They hope to raise $160,000 to pay for the facility, which likely would be located in Rotary Sports Park. Submitted graphic

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Central Interior Logging Association

FP Innovations’ study on sawmill dust has found that fine wet dust is just as explosive

as dry dust. The study was commissioned as a result of the Burns Lake and Lakeland mill explosions last year. The study also shows that, contrary to speculation, pine beetle wood dust is

no more explosive than dust from other kinds of timber. The differ-ence with milling pine beetle wood over other types is that beetle wood may produce a higher volume of dust in the air over the course of a shift. WorkSafeBC has confirmed wood dust suspended in the air was the cause of both explo-sions.

According to the report’s Executive Summary, there are some regional differ-ences in dust accumula-tions:

The Northern and Central Interior, where all the MPB sawmills were located, on aver-age had drier and finer dust. The Southern Interior had mainly SPF

sawmills and had the highest average accumu-lation rates. On average, Coastal sawmills had wetter samples.”

Timber companies around the province are investing millions of dollars in dust control equipment. They have also completed the “Wood Dust Mitigation and Control Audit,” a resource to help manage combustible wood dust hazards.

Funding for the study was shared by, the United Steelworkers, and 10 sawmilling com-panies. See full study, at www.worksafebc.com/news_room/fea-tures/2012/assets/pdf/ SawmillWoodDust Sampling Analysis Explosibility.pdf

Keith McNeill

Vavenby transfer station will get reduced number of hours – but Wells Gray Country (Area A) director Tim Pennell was unsuc-cessful in getting the Thompson-Nicola Regional District board to define to staff what those hours will be.

Changes to the regional dis-trict's solid waste management facilities was one of the items on

the agenda during a TNRD board meeting held at the Clearwater Legion Hall on Aug. 22.

The board decided that the McLure and Monte Lake transfer stations will be closed.

The Agate Bay transfer sta-tion will continue to operate on a seasonal basis from May to September.

When the discussion got to the Vavenby transfer station, however, Pennell asked that any reduction

be no more than 50 per cent of the present hours.

With the sta-tion presently open 24 hours per week in win-ter and 30 hours per week in sum-mer, that would mean a minimum of 12 hours and 15 hours.

Several of the other directors, however, didn't seem to have much sympathy with Pennell's

point of view. A number of them have seen transfer sta-tions closed in their areas in the TNRD's ongoing efforts to consolidate its solid waste program, and the Wells Gray Country's amendment failed to pass.

Move from B to AIn the minutes of the July

18 board of directors meet-ing (released during the Aug. 22 meeting) it was reported that Thompson Headwaters (Area B) director Willow MacDonald had advised that there are eight properties on Lost Creek Road that are in Area B even though they are accessed through Vavenby. They would more naturally be grouped in with Area A, she felt.

Director for Area A Tim Pennell agreed and the TNRD board approved unanimously a motion that staff initiate the process to adjust the Area A and Area B boundaries so that all eight properties are within Area A.

Pennell fights to keep transfer station hours

Tim Pennell, the TNRD director for Wells Gray Country, makes notes during a re-gional district board meeting in Clearwater on Aug. 22. Photo by Keith McNeill

Mayor worried about recycling finesTimes Staff

Mayor John Harwood has asked District of Clearwater staff to review reports that municipalities could be fined up to $5,000 per load if they fail to meet contamination limits under a new recycling program.

According to a report in the Prince George Free Press, town council in that city has already declined to take part in a curb-side recycling program put together by Multi-Material BC.

Under the program, there

would be a $5,000 penalty if the contamination in a load is above a three per cent contami-nation level.

Research done by Prince George councillors found that cities that have a similar recy-cling program in place are aver-aging between five and seven per cent contamination levels per load.

Assuming Prince George would have would have about 15 loads of the material per week, that would add up to about $2 million in fines per year for the city.

According to the Free Press, the government changed recycling regulations in 2004, adding packaging and printed paper to products to be recy-cled and making it the respon-sibility of producers to pay.

Multi-Material B.C., a group of producers, was creat-ed and put in charge of setting up a province-wide program to retrieve the product. They, in turn, are giving municipali-ties the first shot at creating or maintaining a program, along with a set of incentives to help make necessary changes.

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Eleanor Deckert

June 21 to Sept. 20, 2013. That's how long it will take to walk across Canada from Sydney, Nova Scotia to Prince Rupert, B.C.

Walking for Tears4Justice raises awareness about the missing and mur-dered women and children in Canada, putting pressure on politicians for a national public inquiry.

"Violence is esca-lating," Aleck Clifton said. "In 2008, dur-ing the first walk, 11 women went missing. In 2011, during the same number of days, while we walked, 37 women went missing. And program fund-ing is being cut."

Clifton, who lives in Hartly, B.C., has participated in each of the five walks across the continent.

Many volunteers helped host the Tears4Justice walkers, including preparing a potluck meal for over 50 people. Tina Donald of Simpcw First Nation council donated the fish.

Cindy Wilgosh (Aboriginal engage-ment coordinator for Success by Six), Cheryl Thomas (North Thompson Aboriginal Cultural Centre coordinator), and others who par-ticipated in the walk as it passed through the North Thompson Valley last year asked how they could do more to support the cause.

Clearwater, Vavenby, Avola and Barriere resi-dents supported Tears4Justice with cash, gas cards, phone cards, meals, accommodation, walkers, police escort, media attention, lis-tening to the stories of the walkers, under-standing the issues and ways to become involved, including awareness of the real-ity of local missing women, violence and programs available to help.

Participating in the walk and/or attend-ing the community

meal in support of the Tears4Justice walk were: Sam Saul (Simpcw elder), Jean Bonner (First Nations educational sup-port worker at Raft River Elementary School), Sergeant Kevin Podbisky (RCMP), Kim Strickland (Victim Assistance Unit), Clearwater council-lors Shelley Sims and Jon Kreke, Wendy Vogels (Yellowhead Community Services Safe Home Program and Women's Services: Community Connections for Women's Safety and also Stopping the Violence programs), and Cadets from the North Thompson.

Lorelei Williams shares the pain she felt when she learned that the DNA of her cousin, Tanya Holyk (1975-1996) was among the first to be iden-tified at Pickton Farm. "They found the finger of my cousin at Pickton Farm but at least now we know she is dead and no longer missing," she says. Photo by Eleanor Deckert

Tears4Justice walk seeks to raise awareness

Local volunteers join nine Tears4Justice walkers at Dutch Lake on Wednesday after-noon, Aug. 28, for a walk through Clearwater. Later a potluck dinner was shared at the North Thompson Aboriginal Centre. Photo by Eleanor Deckert

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BACK TO SCHOOL Safety Rules for parents and students The start of the school year is a busy time for children and a return back to regular routines for parents. Parents are encouraged to talk to their children about using extra caution when school begins by:

Removing headphones and putting away phones and other gadgets so they can focus on the road so they can see, hear and respond safely.

Walk facing traffic so they can see traffic and the drivers can see them.

Safety Rules for Drivers When school is back in session a 30 km/h speed limit is in effect in school zones

from 8:00am – 5:00pm every school day. Always yield to pedestrians – it’s the law School buses will be back on the road, vehicles approaching from both directions

must stop for school buses when their lights are flashing.

ROCKING OUT AT THE REGATTA The 5th Annual Clearwater Canoe Regatta is ready to move and groove on September 6 & 7 2013. Get Ready – Get Steady – Get Training! Watch the Clearwater Times for training tips from the “Regatta Guy” – everyone needs to be in tip top shape to laugh the day away! The Regatta is a time to acknowledge long standing members of our community who has exceeded in their community service. Send in your GOLDEN

MOMENTS nomination to admin@docbc.ca or www.clearwatercanoeregatta.com – GET EXCITED! REGATTA SEASON IS HERE! Saturday Transit Bus The Free Saturday Community Buses offered by the District of Clearwater, Thompson-Nicola Regional District Area “A” and BC Transit has only a few Saturdays left for the summer. Make sure to take advantage of this opportunity. The bus will be available to for to the 5th Annual Canoe Regatta! Get to the lake and enjoy the fun! Public Works The Public Works Department will be working on Fire Hydrant maintenance throughout the community over the rest of the summer. During the month of September the Public Works Department will be flushing water lines. Further information will be made available on times and areas of the flushing at a later date. Upcoming Events Wells Gray Night Market – Every Wednesday night for the summer - 6:00pm-9:00pm September 6 & 7 – 5th Annual Canoe Regatta Upcoming Meetings of Council September 3rd, 2013 – Economic Development/Finance & Audit Committee meeting – 5:00pm September 3rd, 2013 – Regular Council meeting – 7:00pm

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

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

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

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

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Wells Gray Community Forest Corporation is looking for a Director to join the Board of Directors.

The seven person Board of Directors is responsible for directing the affairs of the Community Forest.

The applicant must have a proven record of working effectively in a board/team setting and be a respected member of the community. Any applicant with a broad range of skills/experience that compliments the other board members will be considered. Forestry experience is not a necessity.

If you have an interest in serving on this Board and the time to do so, please go to the Wells Gray Community Forest website (www.wgcfc.ca) and copy the application form. Applications will be received until September 13th 2013. They can be submitted electronically to wgcom-munityforest@crcnt.ca or delivered to the Community Resource Center, 224 Candle Creek Road Clearwater B.C. V0E 1N1.

If you have any questions contact George Brcko, General Manager, Wells Gray Community Forest Corporation @ 250 674 3530.

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Editor, The Times:I am pleased to

inform the commu-nity that Kamloops-based pediatrician Dr. Karenza Van Leeve will begin providing clinics in Clearwater three to four times a year. She has sched-uled her first dates to provide services in the community for Sept. 26 and 27.

At this time, Dr. Van Leeve has chosen to provide services out of the Yellowhead Community Services (YCS) facility at 612 Park Drive. There is a large furnished room that will be used for her services that provides a welcom-ing, home-like setting

for patients and their families.

If you are a parent of a child or youth from birth to 18 years old who has concerns about your child’s health and develop-ment, including any questions about potential assessments for diagnoses of any kind, please visit the local medical center and request a referral to Dr. Van Leeve for a pediatric assessment.

If your child is already being followed by a pediatrician in Kamloops but the travel aspect is difficult for you to maintain, please speak to the physician staff at the medical centre about

a re-referral to meet your needs. It is our goal to minimize the geographic and socio-economic barriers for families by removing the need to travel to Kamloops to have their children be seen and followed by a pediatrician.

Thank you for your attention to this new service and we hope it is a welcomed and uti-lized health care ser-vice in our community for years to come.

Heather AdamsonEarly Childhood

Development programs manager, Success By 6 coordinator,

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Spray park for Clearwater should get our support

editorial by keith mcNeill

Opinion “ It ain't enough to get the breaks. You gotta know how to use 'em” ~ Huey P. Long, politician

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

Pediatrician coming to Clearwater shortly

There are some projects that come along that just seem right.

One of these is the spray park being proposed for Clearwater by Roger and Deb Mayer (see article, page XX).

Since the tragic death of their son, Gord, in 2002 the Mayers have raised a considerable sum of money in his memory to give away as scholar-ships, to help needy families, or for other worthy local causes.

Now they would like to do create something more visible and long-lasting – and they want to do it in memory not just of Gord, but of all those who have contributed to create and sustain this community, and who have since passed on.

The Mayers mentioned Bill Mattenley, Ed Buck and Bill Collison as the sort of people they had in mind. Another name that should not be forgotten would be that of Roger Mayer's own father, Art Mayer.

The North Thompson Valley went through a major growth spurt during the 1960s and 1970s with the development of sawmilling and the for-est industry.

The generation that participated in and guid-ed that development laid many of the founda-tions for the community that we have today.

They were a unique breed – pioneers in many ways. Now, one by one, they are leaving us.

What better way to mark the passing away of the old than by celebrating the arrival of the new?

The proposed splash park would be a gath-ering place for youngsters from toddlers to 12-year-olds and their families.

It would draw tourists off the highway, and it would help make Clearwater that much more attractive for those looking for a place to live.

The Mayers hope to raise $160,000 from the community and elsewhere for the project. Once established, maintenance costs for the spray park should be minimal.

There are more than few details still to be worked out, but the basic idea is sound.

We encourage everyone to get on board with this project and to help the Mayers make their dream of a children's spray park for Clearwater a reality.

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Editor, The Times: My staff and I would like

to thank the members of this community for their patience during what has proven to be a challenging summer. Many B.C. Communities with similar shortages of physicians have been forced to have emergency room closures. This has not been the case in Clearwater. I am certain that some of this can be attributed to our patients' responsible use of medical services, particularly emergency ones. Many hospi-tals of similar size have close to twice as many emergency room visits annually without any bet-ter medical outcomes.

I would like to thank the various physicians that helped

out during the summer, in par-ticular Dr. Denis Thibodeau who was here three weeks out of four. Others include Dr. David Skinner, Dr. Jim Wiedrick, Dr. Ryan Tooby and Dr. Jason O'Connell. I would also like to thank Dr. Ray Markham and Dr. Harry Keyter from Valemount who filled out on some particularly understaffed days despite their own practice commitments.

In September we will have three physicians here most of the month. I know there are people who have been waiting for longer appointments such as check-ups, well-woman exams and driver's forms so September would be a good time for you to arrange those appointments

as we may not have as many physicians in October.

Senior medical students will be working with me during some of the fall months. I very much appreciate Clearwater patients' contribution to their education. For many of them their experiences in Clearwater will be one of the highlights of medical school.

There will be a new physi-cian joining the practice hope-fully in November of this year. He is emigrating from the UK and his arrival is somewhat dependent upon the require-ments of the licensing and emi-gration authorities.

John A. Soles, MDClearwater, B.C.

New physician to join practice

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?Are you happy that school is starting again?

Olivia, Matthew and Colleen Demers (Vancouver): No, we just love summer. There's too much homework.

Rio and Finn Earle (with Lori Redman):Yes, because we get to see all our old friends again.

James Pollard:Sure, it gets the kids off the road. The kids have to go to school to learn.

Lea, Eve and Eloi Labranche:Yes. I get to see all my friends again. It's been a year since I went to school in Clearwater. Because it's fun and I like do-ing stuff..

Cyril Yurkschat: At my age it's a dis-tant memory, going back to school.

Questionof the Week

Editor, The Times:Amateur radio.What is it? In its simplest

terms it is a hobby that involves radios. In broader terms, there are aspects that can appeal to almost anyone of any age.

Why be interested? Do you enjoy learning new things? Looking for a hobby that you can enjoy from your home, from your motorhome or boat, or even from your remote campsite?

I personally use amateur radio to speak directly to others

in countries around the world. I use our local repeater system to keep in touch when I am out exploring. I use my skills and equipment to support search and rescue teams. During the fires that plagued the valley a few years ago, amateur radio was an integral link between communi-ties when the power failed and phones were down.

“Don't tell my boss that I have even used my handheld radio at work to speak to Susan Helms on the space shuttle,”

someone said. The International Space Station has a fully opera-tional amateur station on board and the crew members often make contacts as they orbit the world.

To become an amateur radio operator one needs to have a basic understanding of the regulations and theory of radios. A course is available that is followed by a mul-tiple choice exam.

It is nowhere near as complex as one might think.

People from all walks of life take the course and the exam, and then enjoy a lifetime hobby for a one-time licence fee.

Are you interested?Would you like to participate

in a local class?Check out this link: http://

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amateur_radio and then ... feel free to contact me at 250-678- 5305.

Kevin Deckert, VE7WHKWells Gray Country amateur radio emergency coordinator.

Avola, B.C.

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Powerex settlement with California the result of mismanaged power gridEditor, The Times:

A short while back I heard a curious thing.

Powerex, the electricity selling arm of BC Hydro, had decided to settle with the state of California to the tune of roughly three quarters of a billion dollars on a charge that BC Hydro had pulled a fast one when it sold power to that state in 2000 and 2001.

That was in the days of Enron, when deregulation ruled the day. The results proved that while it's good to cut the

red tape now and again, wholesale deregulation equals wholesale disaster - whether it's savings and loans, power companies or financial institutions.

Do you remember (probably not) Enron? I can't fault you there, although it was an unavoidable topic of scandal at the time. All the money lost, 50,000 jobs down the drain, the rolling black-outs in California, the 'Burn Baby Burn' culture of the phoney energy company was soon swept under the rug to be forgotten by almost everyone – almost

everyone that is.What came next, in the deregulation

follies was the virtual collapse of the entire American financial system, but that's another story!

Back to Enron for a recap. This 'phoney' energy company used schemes called Fat Boy, Death Star (this one was really accurate) and Ricochet to mislead California's power grid, creating false congestion and then charging huge prices to relieve it.

It was into this polluted atmosphere

that BC Hydro sold power, playing by the rules of the time, to the tune of $1 billion.

As Keith Baldrey, writing in the Vancouver Courier, points out, “This is a bitter and expensive pill to swallow.”

It also smacks of right-wing govern-ment's tendency to put corporate inter-ests over those of its citizens. - not good for anyone.

Dennis PeacockClearwater, B.C.

Wood representatives get preservativesEditor's Note: The

following letter is in reference to the article, “Retired doctor calls for restoration of planer mill site” in our Aug. 29 issue. In the article we reported that Dr. Mackenzie had said that locals had told him the site had been contaminated by wood representatives and transformers. What we meant to say was wood preservatives and trans-formers. We apologize for the error.

Editor, The Times:Thanks for turning

my babbling presen-tation at the Council meeting into some-thing resembling an articulate statement.

However, I’m pretty sure I didn’t claim that there were “wood representa-tives” buried on the site.

Do you know some history that I missed? Did they represent union or management? Was

it actually a member of the old Teamsters’ Union? Do we finally know where Jimmy Hoffa is interred?

Before there were decent roads my dear old Dad would come to Clearwater by train so that he and Frank Capostinsky could pound desk-tops and roar at each other. He made vehement demands for better wages and benefits for IWA members, but

that didn’t diminish his respect for and friendship with “Old Cap”. There was no murder in their hearts.

So I assume you were using some kind of electronic device that changed “preser-vatives” to “represen-tatives”. Damn you, auto-correct!

At least I hope that’s what it is.

Bob MacKenzieClearwater, B.C.

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Editor, The Times:I am pleased to

inform the commu-nity that Kamloops-based pediatrician Dr. Karenza Van Leeve will begin providing clinics in Clearwater three to four times a year. She has sched-uled her first dates to provide services in the community for Sept. 26 and 27.

At this time, Dr. Van Leeve has chosen to provide services out of the Yellowhead Community Services (YCS) facility at 612 Park Drive. There is a large furnished room that will be used for her services that provides a welcom-ing, home-like setting

for patients and their families.

If you are a parent of a child or youth from birth to 18 years old who has concerns about your child’s health and develop-ment, including any questions about potential assessments for diagnoses of any kind, please visit the local medical center and request a referral to Dr. Van Leeve for a pediatric assessment.

If your child is already being followed by a pediatrician in Kamloops but the travel aspect is difficult for you to maintain, please speak to the physician staff at the medical centre about

a re-referral to meet your needs. It is our goal to minimize the geographic and socio-economic barriers for families by removing the need to travel to Kamloops to have their children be seen and followed by a pediatrician.

Thank you for your attention to this new service and we hope it is a welcomed and uti-lized health care ser-vice in our community for years to come.

Heather AdamsonEarly Childhood

Development programs manager, Success By 6 coordinator,

Yellowhead Community Services

Spray park for Clearwater should get our support

editorial by keith mcNeill

Opinion “ It ain't enough to get the breaks. You gotta know how to use 'em” ~ Huey P. Long, politician

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Pediatrician coming to Clearwater shortly

There are some projects that come along that just seem right.

One of these is the spray park being proposed for Clearwater by Roger and Deb Mayer (see article, page XX).

Since the tragic death of their son, Gord, in 2002 the Mayers have raised a considerable sum of money in his memory to give away as scholar-ships, to help needy families, or for other worthy local causes.

Now they would like to do create something more visible and long-lasting – and they want to do it in memory not just of Gord, but of all those who have contributed to create and sustain this community, and who have since passed on.

The Mayers mentioned Bill Mattenley, Ed Buck and Bill Collison as the sort of people they had in mind. Another name that should not be forgotten would be that of Roger Mayer's own father, Art Mayer.

The North Thompson Valley went through a major growth spurt during the 1960s and 1970s with the development of sawmilling and the for-est industry.

The generation that participated in and guid-ed that development laid many of the founda-tions for the community that we have today.

They were a unique breed – pioneers in many ways. Now, one by one, they are leaving us.

What better way to mark the passing away of the old than by celebrating the arrival of the new?

The proposed splash park would be a gath-ering place for youngsters from toddlers to 12-year-olds and their families.

It would draw tourists off the highway, and it would help make Clearwater that much more attractive for those looking for a place to live.

The Mayers hope to raise $160,000 from the community and elsewhere for the project. Once established, maintenance costs for the spray park should be minimal.

There are more than few details still to be worked out, but the basic idea is sound.

We encourage everyone to get on board with this project and to help the Mayers make their dream of a children's spray park for Clearwater a reality.

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upon submission, writers may elect to withhold their names from publication in special cir-cumstances.

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Editor, The Times: My staff and I would like

to thank the members of this community for their patience during what has proven to be a challenging summer. Many B.C. Communities with similar shortages of physicians have been forced to have emergency room closures. This has not been the case in Clearwater. I am certain that some of this can be attributed to our patients' responsible use of medical services, particularly emergency ones. Many hospi-tals of similar size have close to twice as many emergency room visits annually without any bet-ter medical outcomes.

I would like to thank the various physicians that helped

out during the summer, in par-ticular Dr. Denis Thibodeau who was here three weeks out of four. Others include Dr. David Skinner, Dr. Jim Wiedrick, Dr. Ryan Tooby and Dr. Jason O'Connell. I would also like to thank Dr. Ray Markham and Dr. Harry Keyter from Valemount who filled out on some particularly understaffed days despite their own practice commitments.

In September we will have three physicians here most of the month. I know there are people who have been waiting for longer appointments such as check-ups, well-woman exams and driver's forms so September would be a good time for you to arrange those appointments

as we may not have as many physicians in October.

Senior medical students will be working with me during some of the fall months. I very much appreciate Clearwater patients' contribution to their education. For many of them their experiences in Clearwater will be one of the highlights of medical school.

There will be a new physi-cian joining the practice hope-fully in November of this year. He is emigrating from the UK and his arrival is somewhat dependent upon the require-ments of the licensing and emi-gration authorities.

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We all know that smoking is bad for our health. It has been shown that middle aged men who smoke show a more rapid decline in brain function as they age, compared to men who don’t smoke. So there is another active step male smokers can make to reduce their risk of Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Quit smoking.

If you have children, it’s good to have a digital thermometer in the house to take their temperature when they are ill. The advantage of the new digital units, is that they can record temperatures in the mouth, armpit, or rectum in under a minute. The old mercury-filled thermometers are no longer recommended. The ear thermometers are not recommended for newborns.

It’s always interesting when research is done on a certain food and its effect on disease. Some good studies have shown a reduction in the risk of getting Parkinson’s Disease when people eat peppers 2-4 times a week. No one is quite sure why, but making them part of your diet can’t hurt.

Vision problems in the elderly can affect how medications are taken. Tell your pharmacist if you have problems reading the prescription labels on your medication. There are ways of making the printing larger or dispensing the medications in special packaging.

We have many ways of helping you to take your medications safely and accurately. Talk to our pharmacists for advice.

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Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing announced recently its new partnership with BC-based Yellowhead Helicopters.

As of July 25, Yellowhead Helicopters is provid-ing the charter service for the helicopter ski-ing program.

Both companies have extensive years of service and experi-ence in their industries with Mike Wiegele

Helicopter Skiing being established in 1970 and Yellowhead Helicopters being established in 1975.

Based in Valemount and with eight other bases across western Canada, Yellowhead Helicopters is one of western Canada's most respected heli-copter companies. It has achieved the Helicopter Association International Award for 16 years, and the Helicopter Association

of Canada award since its inception.

“Forty-three years ago, Gary and I worked together to develop helicopter assisted skiing,” said Mike Wiegele, founder and chairman of Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing, referring to Gary Forman, founder and presi-dent of Yellowhead Helicopters.

“Today, I am proud to recognize the growth of both of our businesses and to be

working together once again. Together we have created over 250 full time jobs in Blue River and give many of our guests the “best day” of their lives,” Wiegele added.

According to the companies, this new partnership further strengthens the eco-nomic development within the North Thompson region. Furthermore, both are privately held and family owned and operated with a focus on growing the local economy and operat-ing industry-leading companies.

The helicopter ser-vice to Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing including machines, pilots, and mainte-nance crew will remain at the same industry-leading quality as it was with the previous carrier,Vancouver Island Helicopters. The fleet will continue to consist of the Bell 212, the AStar AS350 B2, and the Bell 407.

40 YEARS AGO:Blueprints for the

second phase of the Clearwater water sys-tem were completed, said CID chairman Jack Foote. However, an agricultural land freeze had put a temporary halt to the $220,000 project, which would extend as far as Brookfield Creek.

Four men attempt-ing to raft from Little Fort to Kamloops “ran into difficulties galore.” About four miles into their jour-ney they capsized, forcing them to take refuge on an island for about two hours until a boat could rescue them.

A new golf course opened in East Blackpool under proprietors Ian and Betty Davidson. Golfers from as far as Manitoba and Saskatchewan had tried out the new

course. For $2.50 people could putter around for the entire day.

35 YEARS AGO:Fifty new fires were

burning out of control in the province after a weekend of sunny weather, according to the B.C. Forest Service.

Colin Mills, executive assistant to Minister of Consumer Affairs and local MLA Rafe Mair, was in Clearwater to check out the condi-tion of Dunn Lake Road. Mair’s office had received a petition from residents of the Dunn Lake Road area complaining about its condition.

30 YEARS AG0: Police were to step

up the search for the bodies of three men believed drowned when their boat went

over Osprey Falls near Clearwater Lake on July 23.

School District 26 trustees were con-sidering closure to the Birch Island and Avola schools. About $150,000 would have to come off the budget as a result of the prov-ince’s new financing formula.

25 YEARS AGO:Five local young

ladies — Anne Reusse, Barb Wadlegger, Sheena Watt, Laura Heisterman, and Wendy Emery, returned from sum-mer skating school in Kamloops.

A 15 per cent fed-eral softwood lumber export tax was elimi-

nated following discus-sions among repre-sentatives of Canada, B.C. and the U.S. The discussions centered on changes to B.C.’s timber pricing.

St. John and St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Birch Island was spruced up as its congregation prepared to celebrate the build-ing’s 50th anniversary.

20 YEARS AGO:Police would not

release the name of a male murder vic-tim discovered in the Westsyde Road area near McLure Ferry, pending notification of his family. The body had been found by persons out cutting wood.

15 YEARS AGO:A man from

Sicamous was miss-ing and presumed

drowned following a canoeing accident on the Adams River below Tum Tum Lake. Clearwater Search and Rescue found his female companion tired and cold, but unhurt.

Hot dry and windy weather brought the forest fire danger in the Clearwater Fire Zone back to extreme. The 2,000-plus hectare Elevator Fire near Avola, which had been in mop-up, had 20 firefighters and a heli-copter assigned to it.

Water shortages forced Clearwater onto its well backup sys-tem. Two of the three streams that normally fed the system were dry. Vavenby extended its water restrictions “until further notice.”

10 YEARS AGO: Interact Wood

Products announced

that timing for its Vavenby project was slightly behind earlier projections. According to a com-pany news release, “... re-tooling decisions have been slowed due to exciting new prod-uct developments.”

A Lebanese court ordered the release of Bruce Balfour, brother of Clearwater resident Laura Mackenzie. He had been accused of spy-ing for Israel.

5 YEARS AGO:Council autho-

rized Mayor John Harwood and chief administrative officer Isabell Hadford to sign a community transit partnership agreement between District of Clearwater and Interior Health Authority. The agree-ment would allow the continuation of a weekly bus service from Blue River to Kamloops and back.

A meeting with B.C. Minister of Tourism, Culture and the Arts Bill Bennett discussed efforts to

stop mining lava rock at Buck Hill and get the volca-noes of Wells Gray Park designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

1 YEAR AGO:Chief Rita

Matthew of Simpcw First Nation welcomed about 140 people to the annual First Fish Ceremony at Raft River. The site was the location of a tradition-al fishery from time immemorial, she said.

Borrow Enterprises and Wadlegger Logging and Construction donated equipment time to give a head start to a project to increase the number of chang-ing rooms at the Sportsplex.

Kym Jim, one of the owners of Jim’s Food Market, orga-nized a public meet-ing to voice concerns about a roundabout proposed for Highway 5. A single open house held the previ-ous March was not adequate public input, he said.

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The following is an interview at the Avola log schoolhouse with Evelyn Craig McKay on Aug. 4, 2013.

ED: What memo-ries come back to you while you are here today in the Avola log schoolhouse?

EM: I loved school. I started school in Avola when I was five years old. We lived close by and I walked on the path home for dinner at noon.

The school district provided exercise books. There was no electricity. The natural light came through these windows. To keep warm the older students fed the wood stove all day.

ED: Do you remember any specific teachers?

EM: Mr. Martin was from Victoria. He was a character, but an excellent teacher. Once he broke his leg. They say he was drunk and fell on the ice in front of the store.

While he was in the hospital in Kamloops he sent us lessons for four months. Then we sent the lessons back to him on the train for his corrections.

Miss Spackman was supervising us. She had been overseas and came directly out of the armed forces.

ED: Did you go on with more school-ing after elementary school in Avola?

EM: I did corre-spondence in Avola for Grade 9, lived in

Kamloops so I could go to Kam High and Saint Ann’s. After marriage and four chil-dren, when my young-est son was six years old, I finished Grades 11 and 12.

ED: Did you go to the city?

EM: The first time I ever went to Kamloops I was 12 years old! I didn’t even know how to use a telephone. Other than

that we went to the doctor in Blue River by train.

ED: When did your family come to Avola?

EM: My par-ents, Thomas and Agnes Craig, came to Avola in 1935. Vernetta (1924-1954) born in Vernon, Evelyne (1932) born at Messiter, Molly (1935-2013) born at Cottonwood and Bernice (1937-2012)

born at home in Avola. The doctor came by train from Blue River and Mrs. Cederholm was the midwife.

ED: Tell me about your dad?

EM: My dad was Scots and English. He was a trapper at the head of Adams Lake. Dad liked to experi-ment with grafting apples.

Dad went to the Okanagan for fruit

every year. He was a logger and pole cutter at Messiter. Imagine all the telegraph, hydro and telephone poles needed across Canada! He also ran the log-ging camp above Mike Roddy’s place.

ED: What about your mom?

EM: My mom, Agnes Tronson, was part Native from Vernon. Dinner at noon was the big meal

of the day. Supper was the lighter meal in the evening. Mother did lots of canning, even the venison my dad hunted. W

e had goats for milk, chickens for eggs and meat, a pig, and we always had a huge garden including a 1/2 acre of raspberries and 1/2 acre of strawber-ries. I remember the red crab apple jelly. So much of her work was

about preparing food. She did all the baking for the logging camp in Avola. An excellent baker, I still remember her matrimonial cake.

ED: What did people do for fun in Avola?

EM: We went sledding and played baseball. I helped the ladies do their hair for Saturday night dances and whist or cribbage games at the Community Hall. We had Sunday School: Anglican, United Church and Catholic, my parents allowed us to go to whatever was available.

Mrs Gibson ran Canadian Girls in Training. Our family listened to radio plays: “I Love a Mystery” was too scary for me and we laughed at “Fibber McGee and Molly.”

Evelyn Craig McKay sits in a seat approximately in the same location as where she sat when she was a student at Avola’s log schoolhouse.Photo by Eleanor Deckert

Students from Avola School take part in an outing in 1946. Pictured are (back, l-r) Evelyne Craig, Molly Craig, teacher Muriel Poulton (now Muriel Dunford and residing in Clearwater, here she is 18 years old and on her first teaching job), Bernice Craig, Hilda Jamrich (front, l-r) Jimmie Jamrich, Helen Jamrich, unknown girl, Ernie Jamrich. The Avola CN railroad station, tool house and water tower are in the background. Photo from Bob Jensen’s collection

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By Elli KohnertNorth Thompson Star/Journal

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

carve on it!” He notes that near-

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

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

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

ist on selling his work through craft fairs.

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

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

Nature plays a large part in Art by Ecki

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

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

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

STAR/JOURNAL photos: Elli Kohnert

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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By Tom Fletcher, Black Press

VICTORIA – BC Hydro has cancelled or

deferred four electric-ity purchase contracts with independent power producers, and the total may reach 20

by the time a review of projects is complete, Energy Minister Bill Bennett said Aug. 29.

Bennett said the review is part of a broader effort by BC Hydro to meet his instruction to "spend less money," as he leads an effort to reduce costs across all government opera-tions.

BC Hydro pro-posed the move, iden-tifying the 20 project proponents that were not meeting their con-tract obligations due to financing, regulato-ry or other problems. That non-performance gives BC Hydro legal authority to delay or terminate contracts.

The utility has con-tracts with 81 operat-ing projects, mostly run-of-river hydroelec-tric, and another 47 are under construction or seeking permits after receiving pur-chase contracts.

BC Hydro released its latest draft resource plan last week, which estimates the province has enough electricity

supply to meet grow-ing demand for the next 10 years. Bennett said he is skeptical about that forecast, with population growth and industrial demand from new mines and natural gas development in northern B.C., but it gives the utility some breathing room.

"I'm a real fan of the clean energy industry, but obvious-ly we don't want to be agreeing to buy more power than what we need," Bennett said.

BC Hydro has been criticized in recent years for running up billions in deferred debt, as it completes major expansion and seismic upgrading of its network of dams. A new power line to northeast B.C. has run over budget, and the NDP opposition has accused the govern-ment of forcing BC Hydro to buy private power at inflated rates through contracts running as long as 40 years.

Bennett said he has

asked for a detailed analysis of the cost of private power com-pared to new sources such as the proposed Site C dam on the Peace River or add-ing turbines to BC Hydro dams on the Columbia River.

B.C.'s Clean Energy Act requires BC Hydro to be self-sufficient in electricity by 2016, based on an average rainfall year to replenish its hydro dams. The require-ment is to minimize the import of power generated by burning coal or natural gas.

Just how this announcement might affect the several small-scale hydro proj-ects proposed for the North Thompson Valley was not clear as of press-time. According to one per-son involved in one of the local projects, they had been told by BC Hydro that the power-line up the valley does not have the capacity to carry the load their project would gener-ate.

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Keith McNeill

Want to rub shoulders with some of Canada's most outstanding thinkers and writers?

There will be two public outreach ses-sions during the upcoming Speak to the Wild event, according to Trevor Goward, one of the organizers.

The first will be the dedication of Story Island on Goward's property, Edgewood Blue, on Thursday, Sept. 5, starting at 6:30 p.m.

Ted Chamberlin, author of If This is Your Land, Where are Your Stories, will lead.

The island will be dedicated to local pio-neers Yorke Edwards, Bob and Hettie Miller, Charlie Shook, and John and Edwina Kurta.

It also will be dedicated to some of those who helped Goward in putting the Wells Gray World Heritage Year together: Jen Belle, Jason Hollinger and Karena Schmidt.

A musical interlude will follow the dedi-cation, to be followed in its turn by campfire poetry readings by Patrick Lane, Emily McGiffin, JaneMunro, George Sipos, John Steffler and Jan Zwicky.

The second public outreach opportunity will be on Sunday, Sept. 8 – the last day of the Speak to the Wild.

Participants should meet at Helmcken Falls at 9 a.m. for a talk by Goward about the 100 years since first recorded sighting of the waterfall by a European.

A hike to the top of Pyramid Mountain will follow.

B.C. pulls plug on power projects

The waterfall parkDave Simms points at Moul Falls as he discusses how a waterfall creates its own ecosystem. He and naturalist Trevor Goward led a Wells Gray World Heritage Year field trip about the park’s waterfalls on Saturday, Aug. 31. The next event on the Heri-tage Year calendar is Speak to the Wild (Sept. 4 – 8), which sees some of Canada’s leading thinkers and writers converge to talk about the park. Photo by Carolyn Kremer

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Students at Clearwater Secondary School saw a familiar face occupying a new office when they started school on Tuesday. The new vice-principal at CSS is Tracy Buck. She was named to the position last July and has been busy since then getting ready for the new term. Buck graduated from CSS and has been teaching there since 1990. She takes the place of Linda Zieffle, who has returned to the Mission School District, where she is taking up a principalship. Photo by Keith McNeill

Tracy Buck is new CSS vice-principal

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By Tom Fletcher, Black Press

VICTORIA – BC Hydro has cancelled or

deferred four electric-ity purchase contracts with independent power producers, and the total may reach 20

by the time a review of projects is complete, Energy Minister Bill Bennett said Aug. 29.

Bennett said the review is part of a broader effort by BC Hydro to meet his instruction to "spend less money," as he leads an effort to reduce costs across all government opera-tions.

BC Hydro pro-posed the move, iden-tifying the 20 project proponents that were not meeting their con-tract obligations due to financing, regulato-ry or other problems. That non-performance gives BC Hydro legal authority to delay or terminate contracts.

The utility has con-tracts with 81 operat-ing projects, mostly run-of-river hydroelec-tric, and another 47 are under construction or seeking permits after receiving pur-chase contracts.

BC Hydro released its latest draft resource plan last week, which estimates the province has enough electricity

supply to meet grow-ing demand for the next 10 years. Bennett said he is skeptical about that forecast, with population growth and industrial demand from new mines and natural gas development in northern B.C., but it gives the utility some breathing room.

"I'm a real fan of the clean energy industry, but obvious-ly we don't want to be agreeing to buy more power than what we need," Bennett said.

BC Hydro has been criticized in recent years for running up billions in deferred debt, as it completes major expansion and seismic upgrading of its network of dams. A new power line to northeast B.C. has run over budget, and the NDP opposition has accused the govern-ment of forcing BC Hydro to buy private power at inflated rates through contracts running as long as 40 years.

Bennett said he has

asked for a detailed analysis of the cost of private power com-pared to new sources such as the proposed Site C dam on the Peace River or add-ing turbines to BC Hydro dams on the Columbia River.

B.C.'s Clean Energy Act requires BC Hydro to be self-sufficient in electricity by 2016, based on an average rainfall year to replenish its hydro dams. The require-ment is to minimize the import of power generated by burning coal or natural gas.

Just how this announcement might affect the several small-scale hydro proj-ects proposed for the North Thompson Valley was not clear as of press-time. According to one per-son involved in one of the local projects, they had been told by BC Hydro that the power-line up the valley does not have the capacity to carry the load their project would gener-ate.

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Keith McNeill

Want to rub shoulders with some of Canada's most outstanding thinkers and writers?

There will be two public outreach ses-sions during the upcoming Speak to the Wild event, according to Trevor Goward, one of the organizers.

The first will be the dedication of Story Island on Goward's property, Edgewood Blue, on Thursday, Sept. 5, starting at 6:30 p.m.

Ted Chamberlin, author of If This is Your Land, Where are Your Stories, will lead.

The island will be dedicated to local pio-neers Yorke Edwards, Bob and Hettie Miller, Charlie Shook, and John and Edwina Kurta.

It also will be dedicated to some of those who helped Goward in putting the Wells Gray World Heritage Year together: Jen Belle, Jason Hollinger and Karena Schmidt.

A musical interlude will follow the dedi-cation, to be followed in its turn by campfire poetry readings by Patrick Lane, Emily McGiffin, JaneMunro, George Sipos, John Steffler and Jan Zwicky.

The second public outreach opportunity will be on Sunday, Sept. 8 – the last day of the Speak to the Wild.

Participants should meet at Helmcken Falls at 9 a.m. for a talk by Goward about the 100 years since first recorded sighting of the waterfall by a European.

A hike to the top of Pyramid Mountain will follow.

B.C. pulls plug on power projects

The waterfall parkDave Simms points at Moul Falls as he discusses how a waterfall creates its own ecosystem. He and naturalist Trevor Goward led a Wells Gray World Heritage Year field trip about the park’s waterfalls on Saturday, Aug. 31. The next event on the Heri-tage Year calendar is Speak to the Wild (Sept. 4 – 8), which sees some of Canada’s leading thinkers and writers converge to talk about the park. Photo by Carolyn Kremer

WG World Heritage Year

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Know the Rules. KEEP KIDS SAFE.Make sure you know and follow these school bus safety rules for motorists. It’s not only smart; it’s the law!

Yellow Flashing Lightssignal that the bus is getting ready to stop and load or unload children. This means you must slow down and prepare to stop.

Red Flashing Lights & Extended Stop Arms signal that the bus has stopped, and children will be entering or exiting the bus. This means you must stop your car and wait until the red lights stop � ashing, the extended stop sign is withdrawn and the bus resumes moving.

As always, be alert and watch out for children whenever you are behind the wheel.

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Keith McNeill

Hope of the Pokomchi (ASOSAP), a non-profit organiza-

tion founded by Upper Clearwater residents Bill and Linda Brierly, has won a prestigious award in Guatemala.

The Juan Bautista Gutierrez Foundation recently announced that the organiza-tion was the winner of a contest held to give awards to groups involved in health, education and commu-nity development.

The foundation is

funded by the owners of Pollo Campero, a chain of fast food chicken outlets that is the Central American equivalent of Kentucky Fried Chicken, said Linda Brierly.

Hope of the Pokomchi had applied

for the prize last year but without success.

This year a com-mittee selected the organization to make it into the final round. People in Guatemala get to vote on which application they prefer online or at the Pollo Campero restaurants

over a two-week period.

The winners were announced during an awards gala held recently.

The winning appli-cation will see Hope of the Pokomchi use the money to develop eight acres of land it owns near the city of San Cristobal to house students from moun-tain villages wishing to further their educa-tion.

The staff at Hope of the Pokomchi have been kind of shell-shocked since the announcement, Brierly said.

The prize is much larger than the organi-zation’s annual budget.

"This is the first major step in getting in-country funding," she said. "It means Hope of the Pokomchi will not be so depen-dent on international sources."

The publicity has already created some interesting spinoffs. For example, a major cement company has pledged to provide all the concrete they need for their projects free of charge.

More information is available at www.hopeofpokomchi.org.

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Three-year-old Alexis Reed of Nelson holds two handfuls of salmon roe as she participates in a demonstration put on as part of the annual First Fish Ceremony at Raft River on Wednesday, Aug. 28. Alexis is the grand-daughter of Larry and Leona Nicholas of Blackpool. About 180 people took part in the event. Photo by Christy Reed

Taking part in First Fish Ceremony

Simpcw First Nation councilor Tina Donald removes trays of cooked salmon and mixed vegetables from a pit near the Raft River viewing platform. Photo by Keith McNeill

Organization with Clearwater connections wins big prize

Left: Ivan Christo-pher of the Canim Lake Band tries his luck with a gaff on the Raft River. Many members of his band have connections with Simpcw First Nation.Photo by Keith McNeill

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Left: Two Barriere cowboys take part in the team roping com-petition on the rodeo grounds during the North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo. The three-day event is held annually in Barriere during the Labor Day weekend. For more photos, go to www.clear-watertimes.com.

All photos byKeith McNeill

Fun for all at the Fall Fair

Top left: Fall Fair Ambas-sador Jenna Zietsov (l) and Fall Fair president (and Barriere Star/Journal editor) Jill Hayward take a break during a hectic weekend.

Top right: Clearwater resi-dents (l-r) Sarah, Marieke and Piet Oud check out a collection of vegetables that won Vavenby's Doro-thy Schulte a first place ribbon.

Bottom left: Shay Turcotte and her horse Ace show the style that won them Western High Point at the Fall Fair on Saturday.

Bottom right: Owen and Rose Thon check out an Icelandic sheep in the Agriplex.

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Keith McNeill

Hope of the Pokomchi (ASOSAP), a non-profit organiza-

tion founded by Upper Clearwater residents Bill and Linda Brierly, has won a prestigious award in Guatemala.

The Juan Bautista Gutierrez Foundation recently announced that the organiza-tion was the winner of a contest held to give awards to groups involved in health, education and commu-nity development.

The foundation is

funded by the owners of Pollo Campero, a chain of fast food chicken outlets that is the Central American equivalent of Kentucky Fried Chicken, said Linda Brierly.

Hope of the Pokomchi had applied

for the prize last year but without success.

This year a com-mittee selected the organization to make it into the final round. People in Guatemala get to vote on which application they prefer online or at the Pollo Campero restaurants

over a two-week period.

The winners were announced during an awards gala held recently.

The winning appli-cation will see Hope of the Pokomchi use the money to develop eight acres of land it owns near the city of San Cristobal to house students from moun-tain villages wishing to further their educa-tion.

The staff at Hope of the Pokomchi have been kind of shell-shocked since the announcement, Brierly said.

The prize is much larger than the organi-zation’s annual budget.

"This is the first major step in getting in-country funding," she said. "It means Hope of the Pokomchi will not be so depen-dent on international sources."

The publicity has already created some interesting spinoffs. For example, a major cement company has pledged to provide all the concrete they need for their projects free of charge.

More information is available at www.hopeofpokomchi.org.

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Three-year-old Alexis Reed of Nelson holds two handfuls of salmon roe as she participates in a demonstration put on as part of the annual First Fish Ceremony at Raft River on Wednesday, Aug. 28. Alexis is the grand-daughter of Larry and Leona Nicholas of Blackpool. About 180 people took part in the event. Photo by Christy Reed

Taking part in First Fish Ceremony

Simpcw First Nation councilor Tina Donald removes trays of cooked salmon and mixed vegetables from a pit near the Raft River viewing platform. Photo by Keith McNeill

Organization with Clearwater connections wins big prize

Left: Ivan Christo-pher of the Canim Lake Band tries his luck with a gaff on the Raft River. Many members of his band have connections with Simpcw First Nation.Photo by Keith McNeill

Clearwater A&W and Jim’s Food Markets 4th Annual

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Open to any Cars, Trucks or BikesRegister by 10am day of event

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Sports4-H holds achievement dayOwen Thon gets help from his mom, Alice Ramsauer, as he rides his horse Blue in Rodeo Rednecks 4-H Club's achievement day on Sunday, Aug. 25. Thon tied for high point cloverbuds with Ali Settle. He also won the most sportsman-like award. High point junior went to Reid Parlby of Louis Creek, runner up was Zandreya Richards. High point intermediate was won by Kaya Breda, with runner up: Mackenzie Ross. High point senior was Shaye Turcotte, and runner up was Jessica Rotzetter. Photo by Keith McNeil

Celebrating at the GamesThree Clearwater and area partici-pants in the BC Seniors Games held recently in Kamloops relax during the gala dinner at the games. Pictured are (l-r) Jean Nelson, winner of three silver medals in cycling, Carol McNeil, winner of a silver medal in dressage horse-back riding, and Kay Knox, winner of two silver medals in swimming.Photo submitted

Hewitt can taste the OlympicsKamloops This Week

Canada’s top 10 short-track speed skaters have been nominated by Speed Skating Canada to vie for a spot on the Canadian Olympic Team at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games.

Among the five females is Jessica Hewitt of Kamloops.

Hewitt and the other nine skaters nominated will now compete in four remaining International Skating Union World Cup events this season, the last two of which are Olympic qualifiers, in which Canada’s nominated athletes will contend for Olympic placements in the 500-metre, 1,000-metre and 1,500-metre events in Sochi.

Up to three spots in each distance are up for grabs. Only the top eight teams will qualify to race in Sochi.

The Sochi Olympics will take place Feb. 7 – 23.

Hockey Lives Here!

For more information about the Sportsplex or any programs call 250 674 2143

THE SPORTSPLEX WILL BE OPENING FOR THE SEASON ON SEPTEMBER 17

COMING EVENTSAll Sports Registration Day • Sept. 10 @ the Sportsplex • 3:00 – 6:00 pm

Power Skating Clinic • Sept. 21 – 22 • More info in next weeks Times • Register by emailing rmayer@docbc.ca

Adult Ice Breaker Tournament • Sept. 27 – 29 • Register as a team or individual • Call – 250 674 2143

Minor Hockey Referee Clinic • Sept. 21 • Must be preregistered – call 250 674 2143 for info

Clearwater & District Minor Hockey • Ice Times begin Sept. 17 • Open to Boys and Girls. Become part of a winning team. • Join Minor Hockey and learn to play Canada’s Game.

www.cdmha.info • Register @ 250 674 2594 or nissa1537@gmail.com

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

Adult Hockey: Mens Drop In Hockey • will begin Sept. 17 @ 8:00pmOldtimers Hockey • begins Sept. 22 @ 7:00pm

NORTH THOMPSON SPORTSPLEX

IT IS THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN

LEARN TO SKATE WITH OUR ENERGETIC, FUN, PROFESSIONAL COACHES

Returning for Jr and Sr. Starskate, Tanya Ney and introducing Local CoachChelsea Hindle for Preschool and Can Skate

Raft Mountain Skating Club is holding registration at theNorth Thompson Sportsplex onTuesday September 10th from 3-6

Or if you prefer to register online, you can do that as well atwww.raftmountain.comFunding is available upon request for those eligible.For more information visit

www.raftmountain.comWe saw great achievements from our skates last year - this year should be even better

Lessons begin the week of September 16th

Clearwater KARATE Club

New SessionSept 17 • Tues & Thurs

Raft River School GymBeginners: 6 yrs to adults 7 – 8 pm

New members welcomeHead Instructor: Brent Buck

Karate BC / Sport BC sanctioned

Info: Lindsey 250-674-2125 or Tracy 250-674-3643

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Submitted

Does anyone remember when they first started to squint to read labels or to look up a number in the phonebook? For a while it feels ‘nor-mal’ to hold a book at arms length; the struggle to read just becomes something to cope with. That is, until the realization that glasses might just solve the problem!

This seems to hap-pen often in life. A slow change occurs leaving us to adapt, to adjust and to ‘cope’ — it isn’t until we address the issue that we ‘find our glasses’ and get clarity on solutions that can improve and enhance daily life.

Seniors mobility is an issue that needs clarity and atten-tion, and one that is being addressed in a study called Front Door to Grocery Store: Getting Seniors Where They Want To Be. This is a community-based research and planning process that explores seniors mobility needs, challenges and the supports available in the community. This collaborative project is made up of many community

groups, the District of Clearwater, and the Community Development Institute (UNBC). These topics are explored through the eyes of local seniors and older adults via participa-tion in a plethora of research and plan-ning activities. So

far, participants have spent time record-ing their movements and observations in journals, and answer-ing questions about what’s working in the community and what needs a second look.

To date participa-tion in the project has been excellent, with over 17 participants involved. The partici-pants are enthusiastic and interested in the project and topic, and many have proven to be quite passion-ate about the issues. The only problem is that 13 of the 17 participants are women, and a goal

of the project is to also learn about the specific mobility chal-lenges facing men as they age. According to the Community Development Project manager Jessica Blewett, “In order to have a broad base of input, it would be great to have more

men participate in the study. We need the perspectives of men in order to gain ‘clarity’ on mobility issues.”

If you or someone you know is over 55 and uses an assis-tive device (e.g. cane,

walker, wheelchair, crutches, or scooter), please contact either Shelley Sim or Jessica Blewett (contact information below). According to Shelley Sim, community out-reach coordinator for UNBC, “Participating in this project is a great way to pro-

vide feedback to the community. The participants are enjoy-ing themselves and it ensures that you get your say in how our community can really become “Age-Friendly”. The com-

mitment for partici-pants isn’t huge, but the potential to make a difference in the lives of people who are struggling with mobility all over the province is immense.”

Interested in this project, but not a senior? No problem! Beginning in January of 2014, there will be a series of workshops to discuss what we’re learning about seniors’ mobility and how to plan for a future that’s Age-Friendly. Business owners, ser-vices providers, club members and any interested members of the general public are encouraged to attend these workshops. For more information about this opportuni-ty, feel free to contact Shelley at 674-3296 or shelleysim@telus.net, or Jessica at 674-1946 or blewettj@unbc.ca.

12 - 13Paddles up and cheer for the Golden GirlsTimes Staff

On Friday Sept. 6 at 6.30 p.m. at Dutch Lake the com-munity of Clearwater and area will honor four excep-tional women through the Golden Moments award, which acknowledges long time residents who have given excep-tional volunteer time and made a significant difference to the community.

This year we will give a round of applause to Carol Robertson, Marilyn Collison, Donna Erickson and Shirley Genier. Please join us in celebrating these wonderful women.

The Golden Moments award is part of the Clearwater Canoe Regatta, which is being held Friday evening and all day Saturday at Dutch Lake beach. Donna Erickson Carol Robertson Marilyn Collison Shirley Genier

Community-Based Mobility Project needs the help of older men from Clearwater, Vavenby, Birch Island and Blackpool

“

”

In order to have a broad base of input, it would be great to have more men participate in the study.

Jessica Blewett

St James Catholic Church

Sunday Service Mass • 11am - 12pmTuesday & Thursday

10am324 Clearwater Village

Road 250-672-5949

Father Don O’Reilly

Clearwater Seventh-Day

Adventist Church

Pastor Bill KellySaturday 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: livingstreams@hotmail.com

Clearwater Community Churchopen to everyone - all denominations

CLEARWATER NEW LIFE ASSEMBLYDan Daase - Pastor

Sunday Morning Worship 10:30am

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

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

ChurchDirectoryYour places of worship

VAVENBY CHRISTIAN CHURCH

3083 Capostinsky Rd. • Service 11 a.m.

Sunday Morning Celebration

ServicesIan Moilliet Pastor -

250-676-9574Non Denominational

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

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

(Behind Fields Store)

Sunday Worship Service

10 amOn the Web: www.clchch.com

For information 250.674.3841 or 250.674.2912

Pastor Mike Kiewitt250.674.1332

www.ccbaptist.ca

COMMUNITYBAPTIST24E Old North Thompson Hwy

Worship Service 10:30

CLEARWATER UNITED CHURCH

Meeting at Catholic Church of St. James

WorShip Sunday 9am

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

www.norththompsonpc.ca

Pastor Lloyd Strickland Retires This Fall

Lloyd and Jean have faithfully served this community for 48 years in so many ways. Lloyd will be retiring by year’s end. Many of us have been encouraged and comforted by God’s love expressed through this couple in our times of joy and grief.

If anyone in the community would like to contribute to a monetary retirement gift to honor Lloyd and Jean, they can make a deposit to an account set up in Lloyd Strickland’s name at the Interior Credit Union-Clearwater. Deposits can be made until the end ofSeptember.

This notice is submitted by the pastors of other churches in our valley

“When you need us, we’re close by”

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

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

Drake Smith, MSW(Funeral Director/Owner)

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

300-465 Victoria Street, Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada V2C 2A9Tel: 250-377-8673 Email: tnrd.director@gmail.comFax: 250-372-5048 www.tnrd.bc.ca

Toll Free in BC: 1-877-377-8673

Tim PennellDIRECTOR, ELECTORAL AREA “A”

(WELLS GRAY COUNTRY)Res: 250-676-9485 • Cell: 250-674-1355

www.wellsgraycountry.cawww.wellsgraycountry.ca

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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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Electric Contractors

Building Supply

Winter Hours • 8:30am - 5pm

Electric Contractors

Licenced & BondedReg. NO: 99142

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Garbage Collection. Residential includes Blue Bag Recycling

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

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

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Domestic disputeA male and female were involved in a

domestic dispute early last week that resulted in the arrest of the female for assault.

The female was accused of pushing, chok-ing and scratching the male. In this case, there was physical evidence to back up the victim’s accusations. The incident is believed to have been the result of the consumption of both alcohol and hard drugs. The female will have her day in court on Sept. 11.

Theft of palletsIn the early morning of Aug. 27, the

RCMP received reports of a theft in progress, in which a group of people was throwing pal-lets from behind Safety Mart into their truck.

Police arrived on scene but they were too late.

One eyewitness currently is being ques-tioned. However; if anyone has any details regarding the incident, don’t hesitate to phone the RCMP.

 Slow downClearwater RCMP members are dealing

with an increase in erratic driving calls lately. This means anyone who is speeding, crossing on solid lines, weaving around the road, etc. This is a reminder that traffic officers are out in full force.

 School is backSchool is now back in session, so remem-

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Two injured in crashVavenby firefighters, ambulance paramedics, highway rescue personnel and passersby help out following a single vehicle rollover crash a few kilometers north of Vavenby on Saturday afternoon, Aug. 31. Both occupants in the grey SUV suffered serious but apparently non-life threatening injuries in the incident. According to a Vavenby resident, at least one of the injured was later evacuated by helicopter. Photo by Keith McNeill

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KAMLOOPS – Cathy McLeod, Member of Parliament for Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo announced funding on Wednesday through the New Horizons for Seniors Program for the Canim Lake Band.

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The Canim Lake Band will received $25,000 to support seniors by offering new Elders programs such as carpet bowl-ing and social nights.

Canim Lake Band rec-reation coordinator Tish Diamond says she “is excited that the funding has been approved to support the elder’s recreation activities. The elder’s fitness activities

are a priority for the Canim Lake Band and the approved funding will provide assis-tance.

Since its beginning, the New Horizons for Seniors Program has funded more than 12,200 projects in hundreds of communities across Canada. This year, the Government of Canada will provide more than $33 million in funding for approximately 1,750 community projects.

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Sept. 6-7: Canoe Regatta.Sept. 7: Legion Meat Draw 3-5 pm, Bar open 1 pm, 257 Glen RdSept. 7: Clearwater Farmers’ Market, 9am-noon, beside Interior

Whitewater buildingSept. 10: All Sports Registration Day, 3-6 pm at SportsplexSept. 12: BC Farm Women’s Network Seminar. Meet and

Greet, 6-8 pm, Barriere Stationhouse Restaurant, info www.bcfwn.100mile.com

Sept. 13: BC Farm Women’s Network Seminar. Bus Tour. 8:30 am, Farm tours of Barriere, Dar� eld and Little Fort, info www.bcfwn.100mile.com

Sept. 13: BC Farm Women’s Network Seminar. Speakers – 8:30, Barriere Lions Hall, 5:30 Banquet Supper, info www.bcfwn.100mile.com

Sept. 14: Ed Buck Memorial Charity Golf Tournament, 1 pm, 9-hole, best ball tourney and dinner, $55, register 250-674-3643 by Sept 8.

Sept. 17: Clearwater Karate Club, new session, info 250-674-2125, 250-674-3643

Sept. 21: Minor Hockey Referee Clinic, Preregister: 250-674-2143Sept. 27-29: Adult Ice Breaker Tournament, register as a team or

individual, call 250-674-2143

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

nity Hall. 6:30, mic $4/person. Bill Fowler 250-672-5116• Raft River Rockhounds: 3rd Sat of the mth. Clw Lodge 1pm

250-674-2700• Women in Business Luncheon: 2nd Thurs. 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 Farmer’s Market every Saturday from 9:00 am – Noon. For more info please call Anne at 250-674-3444.

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

• M&M (Mrs. & Ms.) Social. Last Sun of the mth Wells Gray Inn. 5pm: 250-587-6503

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

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

mth Oct. - May Bill 250-672-5116• Fun Darts Fri. at the Royal Canadian Legion. 6 pm.CHILDREN & FAMILIES• Racoon StrongStart - Raft River Elem school days Mon, Tues,

Thurs & Fri 8:45-11:45am• Racoon StrongStart - Vavenby Elm school days Wed 8:50-

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

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

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

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

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

HEALTH & HEALING• Shambhala Meditation Group: meets every Tuesday at For-

est House 6:30-8:00 pm. Info: 250-587-6373.• 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. Call Kim 250-674-0224

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

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

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

Centre at Evergreen Acres. 250-674-2699• 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• Drop in Tennis: May-Sept. Mon & Thurs 6:30pm All levels.

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

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

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

AM at Clearwater Secondary. FREE. 250-674-1878 for more info.

• Drop-in Curling: Fri. Jan. 11 - Mar. 8, 7:00 PM, $5. Brooms and sliders available.

• Badminton: Mon & Wed, Oct – Mar, CSS gym, 7:30-9:30 pm, $3 drop-in fee, info 250-674-2518

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

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

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

UPCOMING EVENTS

For a complete list of our area’s COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS stop in at the Times of� ce and pick up your copy of the North Thompson Community Directory • Brook� eld Mall Clearwater • 250-674-3343

ONGOING EVENTS

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

EMAIL: sarduini@tru.ca • www.tru.ca/regional_centres/clearwater

CREDIT COURSES: ECON 1900 PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS Tues & Thurs, 6:00pm – 7:20pm $414.99 Sep 3 – Dec 13

SOCI 1110 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY 1 Wed, 6:00pm – 8:50pm $414.99 Sep 3 – Dec 13

UPCOMING COURSES: OFA LEVEL 1 FIRST AID Sept 6 & Oct 4 $90

RED CROSS CHILDCARE FIRST AID Sept 15 $95

RED CROSS STANDARD FIRST AID Oct 5 & 6 $175

GYMNASTICS Oct 1 – Dec 5 (10 weeks) Various levels & prices

SUISHI 101 FOR BEGINNERS Oct 10 $40

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GENERAL INFORMATIONFREE WORKSHOPS to help with your work search are available. Please contact us for more information. • Resumes & Interviews: Go hand in hand, so the better prepared you are the greater the impression you will make to your future employer. Please drop in and our friendly staff will assist you.• Targeted Wage Subsidy (TWS): Are you currently on Employment Insurance or have you been in the last 3-5 years? If you have, you may be eligible for wage subsidy. Ask us for further info.• Funding for Skill Enhancement: Recent or active EI clients with a career plan in mind seeking assistance through Service Canada are required to book an appointment with one of our Employment Counsellors.• Blue River Library: An employment consultant comes to the Blue River School. Next visit is Tuesday September 10th from 12:30-2:30. If a one on one appointment is required, please call to set up a time prior to the drop in.

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

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CelebrationsCome and go tea in honour of Betty Uppenborn’s 80th Birth-day, held at Barriere Senior’s Centre, Sep. 14, 2013, 1-4pm.

Obituaries

Robert Lewis Cartwright

1926 – 2013

Please join the family of Robert L. (Bob) Cartwright for a celebration of his life,

to be held on Saturday, September 14, from 2–4:00 p.m. at the

Little Fort Community Hall.

Coming Events2013 BC Farm Women’s Net-work Seminar & Farm Tour, Sep 12-14. 250-672-9737

GROW MARIJUANA com-mercially. Canadian Commer-cial Production Licensing Con-vention October 26th & 27th. Toronto Airport, Marriott Hotel. www.greenlineacademy.com. Tickets 1-855-860-8611 or 250-870-1882.

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InformationSafe Home Response

Providing a safe place to escape for women and their

children. Volunteers always needed.

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

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

Lost & FoundFound: key in pouch. Found near ball parks in Barriere. Drop by Star/Journal offi ce or call 250-672-5611.

Seeking female Blue Healer with black patch over right eye, wearing collar with tag. Last seen Glengrove Road, Aug. 27. Call Rueben 250-672-5773.

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FIELD CLERK Needed for out of town work site (21/7 sched-ule). Mature, fl exible and posi-tive communicator, under-standing of importance of safety culture. Reporting to on-site foreman & Edmonton HO. Transportation to & from work site provided. Potential to grow with company; jobs@commandequipment.com Fax 780-488-3002.

Hotel, Restaurant, Food Services

Blue River Travel Servicesin Blue River is hiring for the

following positions:*Food Servers *Kitchen Helpers and *Dishwashers. 40 hrs/wk, $10.50/hour. No experience or education required as training will be provided. Please email your resume to:

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Trades, Technical

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WRANGLER RENTALS LTD. is now recruiting Excavator Operators. Rig experience an asset. Camp jobs, day rates, health benefi ts & steady work rain or shine. Contact Monika 780-980-1331 or email re-sume:monika@wranglerrentals.com.

Work WantedHAFI GRANTS

Notice to low income seniors and persons with disability. You may qualify for a grant up to 20,000. to modify and adapt your home for improved safety and accessibility. For details contact your local HAFI expert Hans Ounpuu, Building con-tractor @ 250-674-3875.

Need some help with those odd jobs you don’t have time

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IN LOVING MEMORYIris “Lil” McKinley

1927 - 2013

Iris Viola “Lil” McKinley (nee Danielson) passed away suddenly at Royal Inland Hospital, Kamloops, BC, on August 29, 2013. She was 85 years of age.

Born to parents Daniel and Amelia Danielson on November 1, 1927 in Kenora, Ontario, Lil married her life partner, Gerald Gregory Andrew “Jerry” McKinley on August 23, 1947. For the next 66 years, Lil and Jerry traveled through life together, raising a family and working side by side. Among other things, Lil performed the office and bookkeeping work for Jerry’s Revelstoke Esso Station for many years. When Jerry was traveling throughout British Columbia seal coating the roads, Lil was driving the fifth wheel right behind him; Lil and Jerry spent a lot of time together, camping in that fifth wheel, parked in gravel pits! Jerry will miss having Lil by his side.

Lil was a mother to three children, and they will mourn her passing: Doreen (Lloyd) Romeo of Clearwater, BC; Iris (Art) Houchen of Kelowna, BC; and Danny McKinley of Kamloops. She also leaves behind four grand-children and five great grandchildren, her sister Doris Sayce of Winnipeg, plus many other fam-ily members and friends from throughout the years.

Lil loved dancing, fishing, knitting and camp-ing. She loved taking trips down south and being with her family. Lil was also proud to be a mem-ber of the Kinsmen club in Revelstoke.

The McKinley River Campground in Blackpool, BC, has been an important fam-ily gathering place for many decades, and that is where friends and family will come together in the spring of 2014 to celebrate Lil’s life. In the meantime, donations would be appreciated in memory of Iris McKinley to the Canadian Cancer Society of BC & Yukon Division, 565 West 10th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 4J4. Condolences may be expressed on-line by visiting www.norththompsonfuneral.com. Arrangements entrusted to North Thompson Funeral Services, Clearwater, BC, 250-674-3030.

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ICBC has applied for a 4.9 per cent rate increase to its basic vehicle insurance rates to take effect Nov. 1.

For an average driver who now pays $1,369 a year for basic insurance, the increase would add an extra $36. In its rate application to the B.C. Utilities Commission, ICBC is also seek-ing four per cent decrease in optional coverage that would reduce that annual bill by $25.

The last rate increase was 11 per cent in 2012, coupled with a six per cent cut in optional insurance where ICBC com-petes with private insurers.

In an open letter to custom-ers, Mark Blucher, interim

CEO of ICBC, says the increase is needed to keep up with increasing bodily injury claims, with higher payouts as more people turn to lawyers to dispute their insurance payouts.

Blucher said injury claim volume is also rising, includ-ing crashes involving drivers distracted by smartphones, and more pedestrians and cyclists on roads.

ICBC cut 260 positions last year after an audit of its opera-tions showed its management ranks had swelled by 41 per cent between 2007 and 2011. Blucher said ICBC's admin-istrative costs amount to five cents out of every premium dollar, with 86 cents going to claim payouts.

Bodily injury claims, for pain and suffering, future care and loss of wages totalled $1.9 billion in 2012, up $165 mil-lion from the previous year and $400 million higher than five years previously.

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Our friend Jean and many more dedicated athletes and non-athletes, participate in the BC Senior Games, which has been an annual event since 1988. The location varies each year from north to south and east to west in this fair province. This year, Kamloops was the host, the scene of bustling activity Aug. 20 - 24 as some 3,800 participants, aged 55 and older, descended on the city for activities and sports from “archery to whist.” Several years ago, on learning about this wonderful opportunity, I had told cyclist Jean, “I can swim.” But with my hip deteriorating painfully and healing slowly after miraculous replacement surgery, it has taken all this time for me to experience first hand the fun of being part of the picture.

Training to swim competitively in a place with no pools was a major challenge. I joined friend and fellow Girl Guider Barb of Barriere at only a couple of the team’s weekly hour-long swims with helpful hints and challenges from the lifeguards at the YM/YWCA. When possible, I swam a kilometre or so when we were near a pool. Having actually signed up in April, and been timed for my chosen events, some train-ing had to happen. Of course, this would be the spring for lots of travels, so I walked, hiked, cycled when I could. Happily, Dutch Lake melt-ed and warmed up; even better, friend Sandra with her paddler was willing to accompany me patiently as I slowly stroked from beach or boat launch across the lake.

The date arrived, as they invariably do, for us to meet Barb and husband Carman at the Kamloops Interior Savings Centre to sign in. Done.

“You’ll need a red shirt for the parade dur-ing opening ceremonies,” Jean and Barb told me. “Red and yellow are the colours for Zone 8 which takes in Salmon Arm, Merritt, Cache Creek, us, and all points in between.”

Got it, and chatted with Sandra, on duty sporting her maroon Volunteer T-shirt.

For the opening ceremonies, teams wearing their respective colours, and dragon boaters carrying oars, lined up outside the Tournament Capital Centre (TCC) at Thompson Rivers University (TRU). As host city, a “river of red”

marched in at the end of the line. Speeches and entertainment followed, with Nancy Greene Raine running in with the torch to ignite the flame.

Easy part over, I’m here to swim! Eighteen members constituted Zone 8’s team; many met for the first time and, like me, were participating for the first time. Needless to say, warm bonds were forged over the next three days. Perhaps it was in 1958 that I last swam competitively, but all, first-timers or not, experienced but-terflies as their races began. We were placed in heats according to those times submitted much earlier – a comforting arrangement. The oldest competitor was a 93-year-old woman and she swam almost every race I did, and that included 400 and 800 m freestyle. Amazing lady.… Family and friends, including John and Carman, Sandra and Linda (from Kamloops) cheered and encouraged from the bleachers above TRU’s pool. Gold, silver and bronze medals were hand-ed out with great fan-fare to winners in each age group. In each of my five swims, I experienced some small success – that I did not need a medal for! Meantime, Jean was cycling, Carol was rid-ing her horse, others from Clearwater were golf-ing and more. It really was an amazing affair to take part in.

Special events were arranged for participants including an efficiently-run banquet – literally for thousands, with dancing and more for the fun of it. A closing ceremony followed the com-pletion of all events. “I am so glad you talked me into this, Jean!”

Participating in the 2013 BC Senior Games

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Book sales for Bella Bella(L-r) Linda Ludbrook, Joanne Wright, Abigail Rutley and Eileen Sedgwick look over books at the Wednesday Night Market (held weekly next to Wells Gray Infocenter during the season). In a gesture of support to Bella Bella, where arson and recent vandalism have rocked the community, the Clearwater United Church collected the books and received generous donations from book lovers. As a result of this fundraiser and donations for crabapples at the Saturday Farmers’ Market, $300 will be sent to the United Church in Bella Bella for community re-development. Photo by Sandra Holmes

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Lots of waspsA nest of wasps clus-ters under the eaves of a Clearwater residence recently. This summer has seen an unusu-ally high number of all types of wasps in the area. Possible reasons include the lack of a killing frost last winter.Photo bySandra Holmes Safe at second

Cole Mann reaches for the catch as Christy Kjenstad touches second base during a 12-team slow-pitch tournament held last weekend at Capostinsky Park. Stingers won the A Division, followed by Trout and NT Pounders. Top spot in B went to Balls Deep, with Reckless in second place. Profits from the tourney will go to community projects. Empties go to 4-H. The conces-sion run by Bailey’s Bistro raised $225 for leukaemia patient Brandy Elesko. The donation jar for Brandy is still open at the Bistro.Photo by Keith McNeill

University of Northern British Columbia

PRINCE GEORGE – New research from the University of Northern British Columbia sug-gests that waste from municipalities and bio-energy plants can be com-bined to make fertilizer.

"What we found is that by com-bining these two waste materials, we make them more than the sum of their parts," say UNBC envi-ronmental science professor Mike Rutherford and forestry profes-sor Hugues Massicotte, who both supervised the project conducted by UNBC student Nichola Gilbert. "Bio-energy ash is rich in nutrients, but low in nitrogen while biosolids are high in organic matter and nitro-gen. They're a perfect match that can increase plant growth by more than 200 per cent in some soils."

Trials were undertaken to docu-ment the growth of plants in defi-cient soils that had been enriched only with ash, with biosolids, and

with ash/bio-solid combinations. The project used ash from the University's award-winning bio-energy plant, local industries, and locally-sourced biosolids. Biosolids are defined as stabilized sewage resulting from municipal wastewa-ter treatment plants, and are some-times used as fertilizers.

Overall, wood ash combined with biosolids proved the most fer-tile.

"With industry and communities already operating bio-energy plants – or planning to implement them – this research illustrates potential uses for the ash that emerges from these plants," says Dr. Rutherford.

"The potential is there for com-munities to complete the sustain-ability loop and make use of the ash that comes from the bio-energy plants that provide their energy, and the waste produced by their com-munity, to produce the next crop of biomass for the bio-energy plant, and reclaim land after forestry and mining," says Rutherford.

(L-r) UNBC professor Hugues Massicotte, student Nichola Gilbert, research as-sistant Scott Brown, and professor Mike Rutherford display some ash-enhanced soil in the I.K. Barber Enhanced Forestry Laboratory at UNBC’s Prince George campus. UNBC photo

Fertilizer from bio-energy

Dear Regatta Guy, I’ve been reading about the Regatta 5 km run for fun – I’ve been thinking about entering and I’ve been running to the store and back but are you sure that there is a leisure class? I don’t want to be “last” and feel bad about it. Sincerely, Awkward with Running

Dear AR, I’m thinking….. “save the best for last”. If the Regatta was all about the “winning”, we’d be calling it the Olympics but we’re all about leisure athletics (complete with Ibprofen and snacks!). Here’s the deal- we’re inspiring all “would be”, “wanna be”, “think maybe”, “ yes probably” and even those “oh my gosh, I’m going to suck wind” runners& walkers to come on out and give it their best shot. There’s no prizes – just the feeling of “I did it and lived to tell about it”. As for last? If anyone notices, tell them you got chatting at the snack station and lost track of time.

Dear Regatta Guy, I am pumped! I am ready! My kids and I are ready to own the Kids Try the Tri. I just need to check if there is a podium for the medal presentations and if I should have a photographer ready? I like to take endless hours of video celebrating how amazing my children are (I think it will make a great movie at their wedding). Can I arrange for a VIP pass for the press? Sincerely, Full of Pride as a Parent

Dear Prideful Parent, Hold the phone, stop the madness and let’s dial it back to reality! At the Regatta it’s paddles up for participation and success in best effort! The Little Engine that Could had it right on the nose…. “I think I can, I

think I can,” followed by “I knew I could, I knew I could…..”. Anyone that’s keen to TRI gets a round of applause, awesome prize bags and a chance to share the podium of accomplishment! We love your enthusiasm but we do feel compelled to offer you gift certificates for therapy and help with your editing.

Dear Regatta Guy, The crew I work with are really looking forward to the Scavenger Hunt on Friday night but I’ve been checking out some of the teams and we’re feeling a bit intimidated by the competition. How can we get the winning edge? Sincerely, Worried about the Wacky

Dear Worried, Don’t you worry! When it’s wacky – it’s anyone’s game! Tips for training: Make a list of all the people you know who still live with the love of the 70’s, rock out with CCR, have macramé plant holders and who have fond memories of a rotary dial phone (kids – Google that and see what you come up with). There’s a twist! Put the brain power in action - a treasure hunt clue that leads teams to the Scavenger Hunt list! Teams in costume get bonus points - Wear Wigs – there’s always more wacky when you go wild with a wig!

VIVA LA REGATTA! There’s something for everyone (even sunscreen!). Plenty of prizes, more laughs than you can imagine and a whole lot of memories to take home! Be sure to be at the Beach on Friday Sep 6th at 6.30pm to celebrate our recipients of the Golden Moments Award!

Check out www.clearwatercanoeregatta.com for all the details including MAPS for the 5km Run and the Rotary Relay!

PRE-REGISTER:> $25.00 team/family/couple | $15.00 single

Registration on Regatta Days: CASH ONLY

PRE-REGISTER:> $25.00 team/family/couple | $15.00 single

Registration on Regatta Days: CASH ONLY

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www.ClearwaterCanoeRegatta.com

www.ClearwaterCanoeRegatta.com

TO REGISTER OR FOR MORE INFO CHECK THE WEBSITE

TO REGISTER OR FOR MORE INFO CHECK THE WEBSITE

REGISTERTODAY!

REGISTERTODAY!

You’re Invited to the...

You’re Invited to the...

2013

2013

Hosted by The District of Clearwater

Hosted by The District of Clearwater

FRIDAY5–7pm “ish” Beach Volleyball5–8pm Regatta BBQ 5.30pm Kids Try the Tri: Ages 4–7 6pm Kids Try the Tri: Ages 8–12 Kids Try the Tri: Ages 13–18 6–8.30pm “ish” Beach Jamboree 6.30pm Regatta Golden Moments Award 7–8.30pm The Fun & Fabulous

Wild & Wacky Scavenger Hunt with a Hint of an Amazing Race!

SATURDAYRegistration Desk Opens 8.30am9.15am The Regatta 5km Run for Fun (and snacks!) 9.30am 1-2-3 Rotary Regatta Relay Challenge! 10.30am Kids Kayak and / or Canoe Race! 11am Kids & Family Canoe Race 11.30am 911 Challenge 12.00pm TubeTime Costume Challenge 12.15pm Kayak Race & Challenge 12.30 pm Swimmers Relay 1pm Power & Paddle Canoe Race 1–3pm Whatever Floats Your Boat 1 pm Root Beer Float 1.15pm Regatta Idol—Sing Out Loud! 1.30pm The Infamous Clearwater

Canoe Relay Challenge2.15pm Get Carried Away 2.00pm Greased Pole Climb 2.30pm Swim to Shore 3pm Floating of the Boats 3.15pm Cheer for the Hospice Bike Challengers 3.30pm The Regatta Dinghy Dash 1-4pm Events Tug of War • Regatta Guy Dance Competition

• Limbo Competition • Hula Hoop Competition • Potato Sack Races

ALL DAY Face Painting • T-Shirt Painting • Crafts & Games • 50/50 For Hospice • Concession

4pm Shout Outs! 4pm CSS Grad Committee Team Winners Community Volunteer Awards 4.30pm Dinner provided by Fire Department 5–7.30pm Beach Music and Dance

FRIDAY5–7pm “ish” Beach Volleyball5–8pm Regatta BBQ 5.30pm Kids Try the Tri: Ages 4–7 6pm Kids Try the Tri: Ages 8–12 Kids Try the Tri: Ages 13–18 6–8.30pm “ish” Beach Jamboree 6.30pm Regatta Golden Moments Award 7–8.30pm The Fun & Fabulous

Wild & Wacky Scavenger Hunt with a Hint of an Amazing Race!

SATURDAYRegistration Desk Opens 8.30am9.15am The Regatta 5km Run for Fun (and snacks!) 9.30am 1-2-3 Rotary Regatta Relay Challenge! 10.30am Kids Kayak and / or Canoe Race! 11am Kids & Family Canoe Race 11.30am 911 Challenge 12.00pm TubeTime Costume Challenge 12.15pm Kayak Race & Challenge 12.30 pm Swimmers Relay 1pm Power & Paddle Canoe Race 1–3pm Whatever Floats Your Boat 1 pm Root Beer Float 1.15pm Regatta Idol—Sing Out Loud! 1.30pm The Infamous Clearwater

Canoe Relay Challenge2.15pm Get Carried Away 2.00pm Greased Pole Climb 2.30pm Swim to Shore 3pm Floating of the Boats 3.15pm Cheer for the Hospice Bike Challengers 3.30pm The Regatta Dinghy Dash 1-4pm Events Tug of War • Regatta Guy Dance Competition

• Limbo Competition • Hula Hoop Competition • Potato Sack Races

ALL DAY Face Painting • T-Shirt Painting • Crafts & Games • 50/50 For Hospice • Concession

4pm Shout Outs! 4pm CSS Grad Committee Team Winners Community Volunteer Awards 4.30pm Dinner provided by Fire Department 5–7.30pm Beach Music and Dance

$25PER FAMILY, TEAM or COUPLE$15 SINGLE

$25PER FAMILY, TEAM or COUPLE$15 SINGLE

2 DAYS OF FUN AT DUTCH LAKE > Friday September 6 & Saturday September 7

2 DAYS OF FUN AT DUTCH LAKE > Friday September 6 & Saturday September 7

PRE-REGISTER:> $25.00 team/family/couple | $15.00 single

Registration on Regatta Days: CASH ONLY

PRE-REGISTER:> $25.00 team/family/couple | $15.00 single

Registration on Regatta Days: CASH ONLY

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www.ClearwaterCanoeRegatta.com

www.ClearwaterCanoeRegatta.com

TO REGISTER OR FOR MORE INFO CHECK THE WEBSITE

TO REGISTER OR FOR MORE INFO CHECK THE WEBSITE

REGISTERTODAY!

REGISTERTODAY!

You’re Invited to the...

You’re Invited to the...

2013

2013

Hosted by The District of Clearwater

Hosted by The District of Clearwater

FRIDAY5–7pm “ish” Beach Volleyball5–8pm Regatta BBQ 5.30pm Kids Try the Tri: Ages 4–7 6pm Kids Try the Tri: Ages 8–12 Kids Try the Tri: Ages 13–18 6–8.30pm “ish” Beach Jamboree 6.30pm Regatta Golden Moments Award 7–8.30pm The Fun & Fabulous

Wild & Wacky Scavenger Hunt with a Hint of an Amazing Race!

SATURDAYRegistration Desk Opens 8.30am9.15am The Regatta 5km Run for Fun (and snacks!) 9.30am 1-2-3 Rotary Regatta Relay Challenge! 10.30am Kids Kayak and / or Canoe Race! 11am Kids & Family Canoe Race 11.30am 911 Challenge 12.00pm TubeTime Costume Challenge 12.15pm Kayak Race & Challenge 12.30 pm Swimmers Relay 1pm Power & Paddle Canoe Race 1–3pm Whatever Floats Your Boat 1 pm Root Beer Float 1.15pm Regatta Idol—Sing Out Loud! 1.30pm The Infamous Clearwater

Canoe Relay Challenge2.15pm Get Carried Away 2.00pm Greased Pole Climb 2.30pm Swim to Shore 3pm Floating of the Boats 3.15pm Cheer for the Hospice Bike Challengers 3.30pm The Regatta Dinghy Dash 1-4pm Events Tug of War • Regatta Guy Dance Competition

• Limbo Competition • Hula Hoop Competition • Potato Sack Races

ALL DAY Face Painting • T-Shirt Painting • Crafts & Games • 50/50 For Hospice • Concession

4pm Shout Outs! 4pm CSS Grad Committee Team Winners Community Volunteer Awards 4.30pm Dinner provided by Fire Department 5–7.30pm Beach Music and Dance

FRIDAY5–7pm “ish” Beach Volleyball5–8pm Regatta BBQ 5.30pm Kids Try the Tri: Ages 4–7 6pm Kids Try the Tri: Ages 8–12 Kids Try the Tri: Ages 13–18 6–8.30pm “ish” Beach Jamboree 6.30pm Regatta Golden Moments Award 7–8.30pm The Fun & Fabulous

Wild & Wacky Scavenger Hunt with a Hint of an Amazing Race!

SATURDAYRegistration Desk Opens 8.30am9.15am The Regatta 5km Run for Fun (and snacks!) 9.30am 1-2-3 Rotary Regatta Relay Challenge! 10.30am Kids Kayak and / or Canoe Race! 11am Kids & Family Canoe Race 11.30am 911 Challenge 12.00pm TubeTime Costume Challenge 12.15pm Kayak Race & Challenge 12.30 pm Swimmers Relay 1pm Power & Paddle Canoe Race 1–3pm Whatever Floats Your Boat 1 pm Root Beer Float 1.15pm Regatta Idol—Sing Out Loud! 1.30pm The Infamous Clearwater

Canoe Relay Challenge2.15pm Get Carried Away 2.00pm Greased Pole Climb 2.30pm Swim to Shore 3pm Floating of the Boats 3.15pm Cheer for the Hospice Bike Challengers 3.30pm The Regatta Dinghy Dash 1-4pm Events Tug of War • Regatta Guy Dance Competition

• Limbo Competition • Hula Hoop Competition • Potato Sack Races

ALL DAY Face Painting • T-Shirt Painting • Crafts & Games • 50/50 For Hospice • Concession

4pm Shout Outs! 4pm CSS Grad Committee Team Winners Community Volunteer Awards 4.30pm Dinner provided by Fire Department 5–7.30pm Beach Music and Dance

$25PER FAMILY, TEAM or COUPLE$15 SINGLE

$25PER FAMILY, TEAM or COUPLE$15 SINGLE

2 DAYS OF FUN AT DUTCH LAKE > Friday September 6 & Saturday September 7

2 DAYS OF FUN AT DUTCH LAKE > Friday September 6 & Saturday September 7

Everyone that Registers is Eligible for a Chance to Win A Family Size Hellman Canoe!