Clearwater Times, September 18, 2014

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Beautiful weather for Canoe RegattaPaddlers Boden Eakins (l) and Aiden Sim reach the shore with a com-fortable lead to win the canoe race around the island during the Clear-water Canoe Regatta on the weekend. A good-sized crowd turned out for the event, although not so many as in some previous years. For more photos, see page A10 and A11 inside.Photo by Keith McNeill

Robyn Rexin

On Saturday, Sept. 13, sometime between 3:30 and 4 a.m., Vavenby volunteer firefighters were notified by a Canfor worker of a house fire on Capostinsky Road in Vavenby.

Six firefighters responded. When they arrived at the scene flames were visible on the roof and the north side of the home. The crew knew that the house could not be saved.

Property conservation became the goal. The firefight-ers did a wonderful job keep-ing the fire contained. They managed to save all surround-ing buildings and homes. A barbeque propane bottle blew, scaring some of the crew.

The cause of the fire was impossible to discern due to how engulfed the house was. The firefighters were on the scene for five hours putting out the fire and returned every hour throughout the day to check for hot spots. The crew taped the site to keep people out of the area.

Homeowner Charlotte West and her son were camping at Skyline Lake when this tragedy occurred. An RCMP officer went to notify them. When she got home and saw all that she had lost she was devastated. West did not lose any of her animals, however. She had taken her dogs camping with her and a friend was looking after her alpacas. West and her son will live in their camper for

now. It is parked in a friend’s yard.

Both of Vavenby’s thrift stores are open to the Wests with a $50 gift certificate. A bottle has been put on the counter of the Vavenby General Store for anyone who wishes to make a donation to the family.

Thank you, Vavenby, for coming together to help the West family in their hour of need.

Crib and darts still on holdLights have been placed

above the dart boards in the community hall. There is still no date at this time, however, when crib and darts well begin again.

Fire destroys Vavenby home

Photo shows what remains of the Vavenby home of Charlotte West and her son following a fire last weekend. The community is raising funds to help the family. For photos of a trailer fire that occurred in Blackpool on Sunday evening, see page A11 inside. Photo by Robyn Rexin

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Several crews have been doing archeo-logical surveys in this area in preparation for Kinder Morgan's plans to twin its Transmountain Pipeline.

According to a Transmountain spokes-person, the purpose of the archaeological sur-vey is to locate, record and assess any archae-ological site that may be impacted by the project. The informa-

tion gathered is to be used in consideration for route and project planning.

The Trans moun-tain contractors, working in conjunc-tion with local First Nations groups. have completed the initial assessment of the area, the spokesperson said. New archaeological sites have been iden-tified, and new site information has been recorded.

The work is being done in association

with the archaeo-logical assessment of the Transmountain Expansion Project (TMEP) study corri-

dor. The work is ongo-ing and results thus far are still in the prelimi-nary stages.

“We are survey-

ing the TMEP study corridor, which has a variable width throughout the length of the project and in

the Clearwater area as well,” the spokesperson added. “The general

width of the proposed TMEP study corridor is 150 m.”

Teams search for archaeological evidence

Four workers dig an archeological pit near the confluence of the Clearwater and North Thompson rivers recently. Pictured are (l-r) Manuel Eustache of Simpcw First Nation, Tim Arvidson of Calgary, Murray Jules of Simpcw First Nation, and Kimberley Meyer of Surrey. Photo by Keith McNeill Manuel Eustache sifts soil as he searches for artifacts.

Photo by Keith McNeill

OAKVILLE, ON/CNW/ - The Weather Network's meteorologists have released this year's fall outlook, forecasting the months of September, October and November. In addition, it's releasing a winter preview giving Canadians a glimpse of what to expect.

As was the case in the summer, British Columbia is expected to continue experiencing above normal temperatures this fall and near normal precipitation for most of the province.

Temperatures will be above normal except for the extreme north and southeast; where near normal temperatures are expected.

Precipitation will be above normal for Haida Gwaii, and from the north coast and northern central coast inland to Williston Lake. Below normal in extreme south-central areas.

Winter previewMeteorologists are monitoring developing

El Niño conditions in the Pacific Ocean, which generally have an impact on late-fall and early winter weather in North America.

While El Niño can often mean a warmer winter for Canada, that's not necessarily the case this year. The Weather Network meteorologists are favouring a weak El Niño developing, which could result in a continuation of the patterns experienced this past summer and anticipated for this autumn.

If a weak El Niño develops as forecasted, the odds favour winter temperatures to be on the lower side of normal from Manitoba east to Quebec, with British Columbia seeing above normal temperatures.

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As of noon on Monday, Sept. 14, open fires for back-yard and industrial burning were permit-ted throughout the entire Clearwater Fire Zone.

“Normally we only allow burning over 1,200 meters on this day,” said for-est protection officer Jim Jones. “However, with all the rainfall we've been having, we opened the whole fire zone up to Category 2 and Category 3 fires.”

“People still need to be careful,” he added, point-ing to a grassfire near Princeton on the weekend that grew rapidly to 180 ha. “Don't burn on windy days and have the necessary equip-ment on hand.”

Jones said the for-

est industry also is being asked to be cautious and to start burning at higher elevations first.

Lifting the fire ban was done after consultation with Thompson-Nicola Regional District and District of Clearwater, he said. Both were in support of the decision.

District of Clearwater usually follows Clearwater

Fire Zones lead and has also lifted its open fire ban.

Permits are required for land clearing, commercial or industrial burning.

In contrast with several other areas in the Interior, Clearwater Fire Zone has not had a camp-fire ban for most of the summer.

As of Monday, two small fires in Wells Gray Park were being monitored by Clearwater Fire Zone. One was a few kilometers east

of the south end of Clearwater Lake, while the second was about nine km north, also on the east side of the lake.

Both forest fires could be seen from the lake, resulting in occasional reports from canoeists to the fire zone.

Following BC Parks' policy, both were only being mon-itored. They would not be actioned unless they threatened to grow and threaten buildings or other infrastructure.

Keith McNeill

Kinder Morgan has applied to have boundaries changed in four provincial parks, including North Thompson Park near Clearwater and Finn Creek Park near Blue River.

The adjustments would be made to allow the proposed twinning of Kinder Morgan's Transmountain pipeline.

The boundary changes should not be allowed to go ahead, according to Tim Pearson, director of communi-cations with the Sierra Club of B.C.

“Parks are meant to be forever,” he said. “This could lead to the dis-mantling of the system.

North Thompson Park is a popu-lar spot for residents of Clearwater and visitors to go hiking, fishing and cross-country skiing, he pointed out.

Finn Creek Park is used for hiking and skiing as well, plus is an impor-tant spawning ground for trout and salmon.

“The bigger issue is the govern-ment has opened up all the parks in the province to industrial uses,”

Pearson said. “Any company can now do research in parks, and then apply for a boundary change.”

The doubling of the pipeline will lead to almost tripling its capacity, he said, which in turn will lead to greater danger of spills.

A pipeline spill near Kalamazoo in Michigan a few years ago has cost $1 billion so far to clean up, accord-ing to the Sierra Club spokesperson.

In an interview on CBC Radio, Minister of Environment Mary Polak said the process for changing park boundaries has not changed. Several applications are received routinely each year.

She pointed out that some of the parks (including North Thompson and Finn Creek) were created after the pipeline went through.

Possibly Kinder Morgan could purchase other land to make up for the land removed, she said.

Other parks that could be affected by Kinder Morgan's application are Lac du Bois Grasslands Protected Area near Kamloops and Bridal Veil Falls Park near Hope.

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Fire bans lifted for Clearwater Fire Zone

A small fire burns east of the south end of Clearwater Lake in Wells Gray Park. Wildfire Management Branch and BC Parks are monitoring this and another fire about nine km north.Photo by Fritz Schaer, Wells Gray Air

Boundary changes sought for NT and Finn Creek parks


Times Staff

Several crews have been doing archeo-logical surveys in this area in preparation for Kinder Morgan's plans to twin its Transmountain Pipeline.

According to a Transmountain spokes-person, the purpose of the archaeological sur-vey is to locate, record and assess any archae-ological site that may be impacted by the project. The informa-

tion gathered is to be used in consideration for route and project planning.

The Trans moun-tain contractors, working in conjunc-tion with local First Nations groups. have completed the initial assessment of the area, the spokesperson said. New archaeological sites have been iden-tified, and new site information has been recorded.

The work is being done in association

with the archaeo-logical assessment of the Transmountain Expansion Project (TMEP) study corri-

dor. The work is ongo-ing and results thus far are still in the prelimi-nary stages.

“We are survey-

ing the TMEP study corridor, which has a variable width throughout the length of the project and in

the Clearwater area as well,” the spokesperson added. “The general

width of the proposed TMEP study corridor is 150 m.”

Teams search for archaeological evidence

Four workers dig an archeological pit near the confluence of the Clearwater and North Thompson rivers recently. Pictured are (l-r) Manuel Eustache of Simpcw First Nation, Tim Arvidson of Calgary, Murray Jules of Simpcw First Nation, and Kimberley Meyer of Surrey. Photo by Keith McNeill Manuel Eustache sifts soil as he searches for artifacts.


OAKVILLE, ON/CNW/ - The Weather Network's meteorologists have released this year's fall outlook, forecasting the months of September, October and November. In addition, it's releasing a winter preview giving Canadians a glimpse of what to expect.

As was the case in the summer, British Columbia is expected to continue experiencing above normal temperatures this fall and near normal precipitation for most of the province.

Temperatures will be above normal except for the extreme north and southeast; where near normal temperatures are expected.

Precipitation will be above normal for Haida Gwaii, and from the north coast and northern central coast inland to Williston Lake. Below normal in extreme south-central areas.

Winter previewMeteorologists are monitoring developing

El Niño conditions in the Pacific Ocean, which generally have an impact on late-fall and early winter weather in North America.

While El Niño can often mean a warmer winter for Canada, that's not necessarily the case this year. The Weather Network meteorologists are favouring a weak El Niño developing, which could result in a continuation of the patterns experienced this past summer and anticipated for this autumn.

If a weak El Niño develops as forecasted, the odds favour winter temperatures to be on the lower side of normal from Manitoba east to Quebec, with British Columbia seeing above normal temperatures.

Weather Network predicts warmer than usual fall for B.C.

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Editor, The Times:Changes That Heal

is a volunteer group that is dedicated to helping eliminate violence and abuse against women and children.

The safety of our women and children is everybody’s busi-ness. We should be safe to walk the streets of our community at any time, night or day, and everyone should feel safe in their own homes.

Please come out and join us in observ-ing Take Back the Night with a free community BBQ at Dutch Lake beach on

Thursday, Sept. 25, at 5:30 p.m. The evening will include music provided by local musicians and some activities for children, courtesy of Success by 6. Additionally, speak-ers will share valuable information about vio-lence against women, and how to access the local services available for our women and children.

Several local busi-nesses and individuals have donated some wonderful door prizes including artwork and gift certificates for various services such as massage treatments and more. There will

also be door prizes for children provided by Dairy Queen, Double R Pizza and the N.T. Aboriginal Cultural Centre.

What is Take Back the Night?

Take Back the Night is an interna-tional event, held in over 30 countries annually, with the mission of ending vio-lence in all forms.

Events often include marches, ral-lies, and vigils intend-ed to direct action against all forms of violence against women and children.

Early marches were often deliber-ately women only, but today, Take Back the Night events are not only inclusive of men, but include men as vic-tims, bystanders, and supporters.

Changes That Heal members look forward to seeing you there!Brenda Grif� ths, Jerrie

Wilkie, Lorena Traub, Jennifer Bruns and

Wendy Vogels

Organizations see Tsilhqot’in decision as a positive step

guest editorial

Opinion“ If you want to know who your friends are, get yourself a jail sentence.”

- Charles Bukowski, writer

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

Editor's Note: The following is an open let-ter that was sent to Premier Christy Clark. Copies were sent to Grand Chief Ed John of First Nations Summit, Grand Chief Stewart Phillip of Union of BC Indian Chiefs, Regional Chief Jody Wilson-Raybould of Assembly of First Nations, and John Rustad, Minister of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation.

Dear Premier Christy Clark, In Tsilhqot’in Nation v. British Columbia,

the Supreme Court recognized the Tsilhqot’in Nation’s ownership of title land in its traditional territory. This decision provides a crucial oppor-tunity to re-frame the relationship between First Nations and the province of British Columbia.

The Tsilhqot’in situation is not unique. The legal principles informing the Court’s unanimous ruling in the Tsilhqot’in case are widely applicable and should be adopted as part of a just and prin-cipled framework for the long overdue recogni-tion of Indigenous land rights in BC.

Toward this end, our organizations would like to draw your attention to these conclusions of the Supreme Court:

• The Supreme Court stated that the doctrine of terra nullius “never applied in Canada.” The court affirmed that Indigenous peoples exercised rights to control, use and benefit from their lands prior to the arrival of Europeans and that the assertion of European sovereignty in British Columbia did not extinguish this “independent legal interest.”

• The Court affirmed that contemporary Aboriginal title, “the unique product of the his-toric relationship between the Crown and the Aboriginal group in question,” includes the right to use the land according to their own values and wishes and a responsibility to protect the land for the use of future generations.

• In regard to federal and provincial govern-ments, the Court stated that “incursions on Aboriginal title cannot be justified if they would substantially deprive future generations of the benefit of the land.”

• The Court rejected assertions by the province

that Indigenous title lands are necessarily lim-ited to small tracts of continuous intensive use. Instead, the Court found that Indigenous societies that historically exercised control over large terri-tories could establish ongoing title to these lands.

• The Court stated: “the Crown had ... a legal duty to negotiate in good faith to resolve land claims.” “The governing ethos,” the Court said, “is not one of competing interests but of reconcil-iation.” The Court also stated, “What is at stake is nothing less than justice for the Aboriginal group and its descendants, and the reconciliation between the group and broader society.”

• Finally, the Court also reaffirmed prin-ciples established in previous decisions such Delgamuukw and Haida Nation, that the federal and provincial governments have an obligation to act in good faith to protect Indigenous interests pending the resolution of outstanding title dis-putes.

The Court also cautioned government that it would be in its own best interest to obtain the consent of Indigenous peoples on resource development decisions lest these decisions be overturned at a later date as a consequence of recognition of Indigenous land ownership.

Our organizations made a joint intervention in the Tsilhqot’in title case because we believed that the outcome would have profound importance for Indigenous peoples throughout Canada.

In our view, the Court’s decision pro-vides a principled framework for fulfilling the Constitutional promise of recognition of Aboriginal land title. Further, the framework set out by the Court includes key elements that are consistent with international human rights law.

We urge your government to publicly com-mit to fully upholding the Tsilhqot’in decision in the spirit of harmonious relations, mutual co-operation and respect for Aboriginal title and governance.

Alex Neve, secretary general Amnesty International Canada,

Lana Robinson, clerk, Canadian Friends Service Committee (Quakers)

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Government not dealing in good faith with teachersEditor, The Times:

The BC Supreme Court deci-sion that the Liberals lost (twice) is the main sticking point in the strike. In 2012 the court ruled that the government bargained in bad faith.

How often have you heard the government say, "We can't comment because it's before the

courts"? And that's exactly where their latest appeal is – before the courts! So why is it now okay for Clark to bring this court ruling into the mediation process?

Whenever hostages are used to bargain ransoms from gov-ernments it's always met with, "We will not negotiate with ter-rorists." The same can be said

by the teachers' union. Clark's government is holding our kids hostage because they lost in arbi-tration – the Supreme Court.

That's why they don't want more arbitration. They deal by bad faith.

They are violating the law.David Billy Sager

Clearwater, B.C.

Take Back the Night event planned for Dutch Lake beach


Editor, The Times:Calling all current,

past and potential North Thompson Arts Council members!

North Thompson Arts Council's annual general meeting is set for Sept. 29 at 7 p.m. at our new home in Dutch Lake Community Centre at 209 Dutch Lake Road in Clearwater (coming from Barriere or Little Fort, turn left onto Old Highway 5 at the Wells Gray Inn. Turn right onto Dutch Lake Road at the police sta-tion. The community centre is in the old Dutch Lake School next to the police sta-tion.)

Some directors are willing to let their names stand for this coming year but there are several spots

open on the board of directors. If you are interested in becoming a board member but are unable to attend the meeting, please email me a letter of intent addressed to the NTAC board of direc-tors.

The season 2014/2015 is an excit-ing jump for NTAC as we have a home base in Clearwater to establish in the new community centre. We have several ongoing events and festivals to look forward to and new members to welcome. The board is looking at making changes to the mem-bership fee and dis-cussing the new gallery and workshop.

Membership in NTAC is for all types of artists and crafts-

people: painters, pho-tographers, writers, singers, musicians, per-formers, quilters, weav-ers, potters, etc. It's also for people who just plain love arts and culture. You don't have to be a practicing artist!

Membership in NTAC will come with a whole bunch of new benefits this year: exhibition opportuni-ties, drop in at the studio, special rates for workshops, and more.

If you want to lend a hand at the planning and administrative level, we would love to have you. If you just want to support NTAC by becoming a member, we would love to have you too!

Please RSVP if you plan on attending and I will forward you the agenda.

We would love to see you there.

Charlene LauClearwater, B.C.

Editor, The Times:North Thompson Women

in Business (NTWIB) was established in 2013 to give a voice to Clearwater and area businesswomen, whether they be professionals, run their own businesses, work for others, or thinking about starting a busi-ness.

Our aim is to offer as many networking opportunities as possible to all Clearwater and area women and to promote one another's businesses. We hold interesting and enjoyable luncheons where both members and the general public are wel-

come to attend.We meet once a month from

September until June. Our next monthly luncheon will be at the Wells Gray Inn on Wednesday, Sept 24, 12 p.m. – 2 p.m.

Guest speakers receive a small feature on their business in the North Thompson Times. It's a great way to expose their businesses to our community.

The cost is $2 and you are responsible for your own lunch, Looking forward to seeing you all.

Mission Statement: NTWIB has a mission to connect women to help promote healthy

and professional businesses by networking with other accom-plished women. Through sup-port and learning we strive to build strong businesses.

Vision Statement: Inspired and empowered women suc-ceeding professionally and as role models in our community.

For more information, please call Larissa 250-674-1514, Fay 250-674-2700, or Anita 250-674-8128, or email us at [email protected].

Fay McCrackenNorth Thompson Women in

Business

Editor, The Times:On Aug. 17, the Rodeo Rednecks 4-H Club held a gymkhana and

silent auction to raise money for the children of Angila Wilson.We would not have been able to hold this event without the

generous support of the businesses and community members of Clearwater, Little Fort, Barriere and Kamloops!

The combined total of our gymkhana, silent auction, concession and 50/50 is $4,876.

This money will be forwarded to the family members who have the children in their care.

Thank you for all your generous support! Rodeo Rednecks 4-H Club

Rodeo Rednecks raise funds for murdered woman's family

Rhonda England: We shouldn't bring Canada into it. It could turn into World War III. Where's it going to end?

Susan Turcotte:I do. I don't like war but I think we need to come together as one. It's going to take more than the United States to stop that group.

Mike England:No, I don't think we should get involved at all. It will start another war, for sure.

Ray Mackenzie:Absolutely. With the terrible injustices that are happening and the growth of terrorism in Iraq and neighboring countries, the Free World has to step up and put an end to these atrocities.

Joanne Mackenzie: Very definitely, but it should be the way they are doing it now – not by sending a whole slew of troops over, but by using special forces. I say thank God.

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Letters PolicyThe Times welcomes all letters to the editor. We do, how-

ever, reserve the right to edit for brevity, clarity, legality and good taste.

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

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Arts Council to hold AGM at former Dutch Lake School

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Editor, The Times:Changes That Heal

is a volunteer group that is dedicated to helping eliminate violence and abuse against women and children.

The safety of our women and children is everybody’s busi-ness. We should be safe to walk the streets of our community at any time, night or day, and everyone should feel safe in their own homes.

Please come out and join us in observ-ing Take Back the Night with a free community BBQ at Dutch Lake beach on

Thursday, Sept. 25, at 5:30 p.m. The evening will include music provided by local musicians and some activities for children, courtesy of Success by 6. Additionally, speak-ers will share valuable information about vio-lence against women, and how to access the local services available for our women and children.

Several local busi-nesses and individuals have donated some wonderful door prizes including artwork and gift certificates for various services such as massage treatments and more. There will

also be door prizes for children provided by Dairy Queen, Double R Pizza and the N.T. Aboriginal Cultural Centre.

What is Take Back the Night?

Take Back the Night is an interna-tional event, held in over 30 countries annually, with the mission of ending vio-lence in all forms.

Events often include marches, ral-lies, and vigils intend-ed to direct action against all forms of violence against women and children.

Early marches were often deliber-ately women only, but today, Take Back the Night events are not only inclusive of men, but include men as vic-tims, bystanders, and supporters.

Changes That Heal members look forward to seeing you there!Brenda Grif� ths, Jerrie

Wilkie, Lorena Traub, Jennifer Bruns and

Wendy Vogels

Organizations see Tsilhqot’in decision as a positive step

guest editorial

Opinion“ If you want to know who your friends are, get yourself a jail sentence.”

- Charles Bukowski, writer

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

Editor's Note: The following is an open let-ter that was sent to Premier Christy Clark. Copies were sent to Grand Chief Ed John of First Nations Summit, Grand Chief Stewart Phillip of Union of BC Indian Chiefs, Regional Chief Jody Wilson-Raybould of Assembly of First Nations, and John Rustad, Minister of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation.

Dear Premier Christy Clark, In Tsilhqot’in Nation v. British Columbia,

the Supreme Court recognized the Tsilhqot’in Nation’s ownership of title land in its traditional territory. This decision provides a crucial oppor-tunity to re-frame the relationship between First Nations and the province of British Columbia.

The Tsilhqot’in situation is not unique. The legal principles informing the Court’s unanimous ruling in the Tsilhqot’in case are widely applicable and should be adopted as part of a just and prin-cipled framework for the long overdue recogni-tion of Indigenous land rights in BC.

Toward this end, our organizations would like to draw your attention to these conclusions of the Supreme Court:

• The Supreme Court stated that the doctrine of terra nullius “never applied in Canada.” The court affirmed that Indigenous peoples exercised rights to control, use and benefit from their lands prior to the arrival of Europeans and that the assertion of European sovereignty in British Columbia did not extinguish this “independent legal interest.”

• The Court affirmed that contemporary Aboriginal title, “the unique product of the his-toric relationship between the Crown and the Aboriginal group in question,” includes the right to use the land according to their own values and wishes and a responsibility to protect the land for the use of future generations.

• In regard to federal and provincial govern-ments, the Court stated that “incursions on Aboriginal title cannot be justified if they would substantially deprive future generations of the benefit of the land.”

• The Court rejected assertions by the province

that Indigenous title lands are necessarily lim-ited to small tracts of continuous intensive use. Instead, the Court found that Indigenous societies that historically exercised control over large terri-tories could establish ongoing title to these lands.

• The Court stated: “the Crown had ... a legal duty to negotiate in good faith to resolve land claims.” “The governing ethos,” the Court said, “is not one of competing interests but of reconcil-iation.” The Court also stated, “What is at stake is nothing less than justice for the Aboriginal group and its descendants, and the reconciliation between the group and broader society.”

• Finally, the Court also reaffirmed prin-ciples established in previous decisions such Delgamuukw and Haida Nation, that the federal and provincial governments have an obligation to act in good faith to protect Indigenous interests pending the resolution of outstanding title dis-putes.

The Court also cautioned government that it would be in its own best interest to obtain the consent of Indigenous peoples on resource development decisions lest these decisions be overturned at a later date as a consequence of recognition of Indigenous land ownership.

Our organizations made a joint intervention in the Tsilhqot’in title case because we believed that the outcome would have profound importance for Indigenous peoples throughout Canada.

In our view, the Court’s decision pro-vides a principled framework for fulfilling the Constitutional promise of recognition of Aboriginal land title. Further, the framework set out by the Court includes key elements that are consistent with international human rights law.

We urge your government to publicly com-mit to fully upholding the Tsilhqot’in decision in the spirit of harmonious relations, mutual co-operation and respect for Aboriginal title and governance.

Alex Neve, secretary general Amnesty International Canada,

Lana Robinson, clerk, Canadian Friends Service Committee (Quakers)

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Government not dealing in good faith with teachersEditor, The Times:

The BC Supreme Court deci-sion that the Liberals lost (twice) is the main sticking point in the strike. In 2012 the court ruled that the government bargained in bad faith.

How often have you heard the government say, "We can't comment because it's before the

courts"? And that's exactly where their latest appeal is – before the courts! So why is it now okay for Clark to bring this court ruling into the mediation process?

Whenever hostages are used to bargain ransoms from gov-ernments it's always met with, "We will not negotiate with ter-rorists." The same can be said

by the teachers' union. Clark's government is holding our kids hostage because they lost in arbi-tration – the Supreme Court.

That's why they don't want more arbitration. They deal by bad faith.

They are violating the law.David Billy Sager

Clearwater, B.C.

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2014 GENERAL LOCAL ELECTIONSchool District No. 73 (Kamloops/Thompson)

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NOTICE OF NOMINATIONPublic Notice is given to the electors of the Electoral Areas of the Thompson-Nicola Regional District that nominations will be received by the Chief Election Offi cer at School District No. 73 (Kamloops/Thompson), 1383 – Ninth Avenue, Kamloops, B.C. on the following dates:

9:00 am September 30, 2014 to 4:00 pm October 10, 2014(Excluding statutory holidays and weekends)

for the offi ce of SCHOOL TRUSTEE for School District No. 73 (Kamloops/Thompson) for which candidates are to be elected, ONE TRUSTEE to represent each of the following Electoral Areas:

North Thompson, including areas “A” Wells Gray Country and “B” Thompson Headwaters, including the District of Clearwater

Barriere/Little Fort, including area “O” Lower North Thompson, including the District of Barriere

Chase, including areas “L” and “P” Rivers and the Peaks, including the Village of Chase and the Mountain Resort Municipality of Sun Peaks

Logan Lake, including area “J” Copper Desert Country, including the District of Logan Lake

A person is qualifi ed to be nominated, elected and to hold offi ce as a School Trustee if the person meets all of the following requirements:

Canadian citizen; 18 years of age or older on November 15, 2014;Resident of British Columbia for at least six (6) months immediately before the day nomination papers are fi led;Not disqualifi ed by the School Act or any other enactment from voting in an election in British Columbia or from being nominated for, being elected to or holding the offi ce, or be otherwise disqualifi ed by law.

Nomination documents and additional information on the requirements and procedures for making a nomination may be obtained from the offi ce of the Chief Election Offi cer at School District No. 73 (Kamloops/Thompson), 1383 – Ninth Avenue, Kamloops, B.C. or on the School District website at www.sd73.bc.ca. Sharon E. Lyons, Chief Election Offi cer Kelvin Stretch, Deputy Chief Election Offi cer(250-374-0679 or 250.578.7514) (250.374.0679)

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Newspaper family starts Clearwater Times 50 years agoTimes Staff

The Clearwater-North Thompson Times will turn 50 years old this week. The newspaper’s first issue (Vol. 1, No. 1) came out on Sept. 23, 1964.

The Times’ first owners were Dave Berryman and family.

“Dad’s DNA was newspaper,” recalled Chris Berryman, one of Dave Berryman’s children.

Dave Berryman’s family had run a news-paper in Saskatchewan for most of the early 1900s. When he was 16 his parents moved to Oliver, B.C., where they started the Oliver Chronicle.

Berryman worked on the Chronicle until going to UBC to study engineering (metallurgy). After a few years as a metal-lurgist, he and his new wife returned to the Chronicle when his mother died in the 1950s. They got the Chronicle into the black and then sold it.

“After not really enjoying his career in metallurgy, Dad and Mom figured news-papering was what my Dad did best and started the Times in 1964,” said Chris.

Memories of those early years are still vivid with Chris. At the time, the only road to Kamloops was a dirt track.

“Boy, I sure remem-ber the printing press-es,” he added. “I think the big one was called the ‘Gordon’, and was so large it needed a separate shed behind

the gas station at the bottom of hospital hill.

“And there was the ‘Pony’, the smaller one, which they used for slower jobs like rib-bons and raffle tickets, etc.” he said.

He remembered his mother would often pack up a picnic din-ner in the laundry bas-ket and bring it up to the print shop because of the long hours being worked.

“Apparently, they used to call me Dennis the Menace,” Chris recalled.

“Also, the Printer’s Devil. Though I gather I wasn’t that bad ... things like getting my tricycle stuck in large mud puddles, and probably eating things I shouldn’t have (at least when I was three years old), which there are a lot of in a print shop.”

One of his clearest memories is that his father’s hands were almost permanently stained black with printer’s ink.

“It seemed so much cooler in the old days, with the big linotype machines and mechan-ical printing presses,” Chris said. “And the molten lead in the linotype machines, which when I was a kid I thought was really cool.

“They would type on a keyboard, and the molten lead would shape thin metal strips like a short ruler, with letters/words on the edge. These metal strips of type would be put together into para-graphs and stories, within a large metal

frame. Installed inside the printing press, this frame of linotype sen-tences and paragraphs would be repeatedly covered with ink and pressed up against paper sheets to make the final printed news-paper page.

“Man, what a mir-acle age of Victorian age technology.”

He speculated that his older brothers, Jeff and Rick, who had just turned teenagers, probably found it a horribly stressful time, as they had to help out pretty much all the time.

“Often, to earn my allowance, I would be given the task of filling the wooden spacers that were used to pack out the typesetting to the edge of the frame. Man, talk about

tedious ... but it had to be done,” he said.

After five years in Clearwater, Dave and Mary Berryman separated. She and the children moved to the Coast where she continued working as a teacher. Dave took on Frank Tonge as a partner.

Len Sonneson, today still a resident of Clearwater, took over Berryman’s share of the business in 1974. Berryman passed away in 1975.

The Tonges acquired Sonneson’s share in 1988 and in 1993, they sold the Times to Nancy and Bruce Chappell.

Caribou Press, which today is known as Black Press, acquired the newspa-per in 1997.

Members of the Berryman clan gather for a photograph shortly after the Times began publication. Pictured are (l-r) Jeff, Dave, Chris, grandfa-ther Enevold Anderson, Richard, Mary and Linda. The building was located next to where Clearwater Natural Foods is today. Times file photo

The Times’ original owners, Dave and Mary Berryman, lay out the newspaper on Linotype machines. They used to edit their correspondents’ reports and government news releases as they typed, even though changes were difficult to make.Times file photo

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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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Tim Pennell, the incum-bent director for Wells Gray Country (Area A), has announced that he plans to seek a third term during next November's elections.

Pennell has represented Vavenby, Blackpool, East Blackpool, Birch Island and Upper Clearwater on the Thompson-Nicola Regional District board since 2008.

“Over the past six years I have focused on taking care of and rebuilding what we have,” he said. “Thanks to efforts of volunteers and federal Gas Tax funding, we have been able to take the three rural community halls from varying conditions of disrepair to centres in our community that we can be proud of.”

Pennell said he has also directed significant amounts of Gas Tax fund-ing to the Vavenby water system, Vavenby firehall and Blackpool firehall.

“Utilizing the funding in this manner I have been able to keep budgets balanced without increasing taxes for these services,” he said. “Vavenby water system is the exception to this; regula-tory changes have required improvements, which have in turn created small phased-in increases.”

The incumbent direc-tor's future plans include large additions to both the Vavenby and Blackpool firehalls. These will require no borrowing or tax increases, he said.

Construction in Blackpool should start in September, while Vavenby will be early spring at the latest, hopefully sooner.

Significant fund-ing is in the bank and work on a com-munity park adjacent to the Blackpool community hall is to start this month.

Also, as decided by property owners in the Vavenby area, improvements to Vavenby Community Park are projected to start next year. A prioritized list will be established this fall.

Both firehalls will also require new pumper trucks in the next few years.

Vavenby commu-

nity water system will receive $150,000 in Gas Tax funding towards a turbidity filtering system, which should result in water quality advisories being removed for all but six to eight weeks per year. Funding for UV filtration

is in place and it should be installed in the next six to eight months.

“I have worked hard over the last six years to engage local community groups, provide funding when appro-priate and occasionally some useful advice and my own volunteer time,” Pennell added.

The Wells Gray Country director said he worked hard to change a forests min-istry policy that that had seen blanket campfire bans extended across almost the whole southern Interior.

“It took some convinc-ing but common sense and a real life experience lead to a change in how bans were applied in the North Thompson and North Shuswap areas,” he said.

Pennell noted that he has worked his way up through the local government politi-cal ladder and next spring hopes to be put into a leader-ship position with Southern Interior Local Government Association and sit as a member of Union of BC Municipalities executive.

“This will provide an even greater voice to the North Thompson by providing that much needed recognition with provincial ministers and their senior staff.” he said.

“The last six years have been very rewarding to me personally as I have greatly enjoyed working with area residents and my political peers,” Pennell said. “Another term will see the aforemen-tioned capital projects com-pleted and provide political stability to the area. I intend to continue with the attitude of taking care of what we have and living within our means!”

Pennell has lived in this area since July of 2007.

Before that, he was a rural director in the Cariboo for three years and served as a planning commission mem-ber there for 10 years. He was a volunteer firefighter for 13 years, reaching the rank of captain.

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Roundabout gets new markings

Two workers re-move old painted lines from the roundabout on Highway 5 in Clear-water on Sept. 11. Another crew was painting new ones. Traffic faced minor delays in both di-rections. The work was completed on Sept. 12.


ARE YOU PLANNING ON SUB-DIVIDING YOUR PROPERTY ANY TIME SOON?

If so, then this will interest you….

WHAT: The District of Clearwater will be hosting an “Open House” to relay the status and contents of the proposed: Sub-Division Servicing and Works & Development Cost Charge Bylaws WHERE: District of Clearwater, Dutch Lake Community Centre, 209 Dutch Lake Road, Clearwater, BC WHEN: Tuesday, September 30th, 2014, 4:00pm – 7:00pm WHY: We want to know what you think, so come out and give your input on the future of your community.

Staff and Council will be on hand to answer questions and receive any of your concerns and comments.

A copy of the draft is available at the District of Clearwater office or on the

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For further information call the District Office at 250-674-2257 email: [email protected],

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Thank you from the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #259

The results from the Reg Chamber’s 6th Annual Golf Tournament, sponsored by the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #259 are in.

• In first place this year was a team from Clearwater called the French Connection. The players were Kevin Nadeau, Bob Doust, Dan Groulx and Luc Paradis.

• Second place winner was the Newman and Schreder team - Jim Newman, Janice Newman, Wade Schreder and Shannon Schreder.

• Third place went to the Joe Short team - Joe Short, Harry James, Bruce Schwartz and Cleo Schwartz.

• Women’s longest putt – Rita Vandenborre• Womens’s longest drive – Melenie Freeston• Women’s closest to the hole – Daisy Hystad• Men’s longest putt – Dale Jacobsen• Men’s longest drive – Kevin Nadeau• Men’s closest to the pin – Wade Schreder

On behalf of the Royal Canadian Legion we would like to thank the Lacarya Golf and R.V. Park for hosting our tournament. We all had a good time and the meal was great. Thank you to all the Clearwater and area businesses for your support by donating prizes and sponsoring holes. And a big thank you to all those that came out to golf.

We would like to thank those that assisted with the registration, raffle, half and half draws and setting up of everything at the park. Ena Chiasson, Bernice Thompson, Calvin Lutz, Doreen Elliot and Barbara Corbett (from Victoria), without your help the tournament would not have happened. An extra special thank you goes to Joe Short and Linda Jacobsen for the behind the scenes work and support that is very important. Thank you all.

Yours sincerely,Tournament organizers, Bill and Dolly Parman


50 YEARS AGO:The first issue of

the North Thompson Times featured a story about a visit by Lieutenant Governor and Mrs. Pearkes to Clearwater. His Honor mentioned that, with the terrific potential of the valley, the people must be ready for its rapid expansion.

45 YEARS AGO:Hope was still

high that well known Roman Catholic priest Father Emil Sasges would be found alive and well. The young pilot was missing in his small plane in the rugged mountains north of Clearwater.

40 YEARS AGO:TNRD announced

that a new public dump was to open on Wells Gray Park Road by the end of September. Burning of garbage would not be permitted. The Birch Island dump was to be covered regularly with earth fill. Application was underway for a dumpsite in the Vavenby area.

35 YEARS AGO:Kay and Bill Taylor

of Little Fort celebrat-ed their 50th wedding anniversary. They had met on the Canadian Pacific liner Empress of Russia en route to the Orient when Mr.

Taylor was chief purs-er. Kay's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Pare, had homesteaded in Little Fort in 1911.

25 YEARS AGO:A request by par-

ents from Valhalla subdivision to review bussing in their area was not supported by School District 26 trustees. If the board allowed them to change the bus sched-ule, then others would want to do so as well, said trustee Dave Miller.

20 YEARS AGO:The final public

input meeting for the Kamloops Land and

Resource Management Plan (LRMP) was held at Wells Gray Inn. About 60 to 70 people attended the three-hour, walkthrough information session, said process coordina-tor Kevin Kriese.

15 YEARS AGO:Clearwater

Improvement District was ready to start filling its new 300,000-gallon water reservoir, located at the junction of Clearwater Valley Road and Archibald Road.

Clearwater Pharmasave held a gala re-opening at a new location in

Brookfield Mall.Wrestling B.C

named Dr. Bob Mackenzie as volun-teer of the year. One of his former students, Jay Pickering, was male juvenile wrestler of the year.

10 YEARS AGO:The official name

of TNRD Area B (Blue River-Avola) was now Thompson Headwaters, said direc-tor Steve Quinn. Both the North Thompson and South Thompson rivers had their origins in Area B, he pointed out.

The Red Cross needed volunteers to help with its medical

equipment loan at Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital. “It’s an amazing program,” said Celine Calfa, Red Cross service area manager.

5 YEARS AGO:Students at Blue

River School received a gold certificate for being the highest fundraising school per capita for Jump Rope for Heart in B.C. and the Yukon.

Plans to develop one or more hospices in the North Thompson Valley rolled forward with the first annual Hospice Cup challenge. Two cyclists, Jean Nelson and Drake Smith, chal-lenged each other to see who could ride the farthest. Nelson started in Barriere and Smith in Clearwater. The challenge raised nearly $900 for the hospice societies in Barriere and Clearwater.

The first Annual

Clearwater Canoe Regatta was a huge success, reported event coordinator Shelley Sim. A total of 275 people registered and an estimated 400 took part in the regatta, which was held at Dutch Lake beach.

1 YEAR AGO:A roundabout being

constructed at the junc-tion of Highway 5 and the road to Wells Gray Park switched to a circular traffic pattern for the first time. Teri and Joe Pelton were the first to go through. “It's easy,” said Teri. “People just have to get used to it.”

The second of a two-part series by Ellen Ferguson out-lined the history of Upper Clearwater Hall. Heavy equip-ment belonging to area residents had moved the hall away from the road in the summer of 2009.

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LIFE WITH PETS

Who doesn’t love summer just for the food? Finally, fresh vegetables from the garden, deli-cious desserts, and barbecues with friends and family. Of course we want to share the fun with our canine family members. They are all too happy to oblige and never complain that their steak is too rare or that the chicken is dried out.As usual, I am going to be that stick in the

mud - please don’t give in to those mournful brown eyes. Many of the culinary treats we en-joy this time of year can be a gastric disaster for our dogs. As a veterinarian, some of the worst cases I have seen have involved dogs at a barbe-que. They should just carry a sign “Will be cute for food”. Those tiny morsels add up when your dog works the crowd - not to mention what gets dropped, discarded or simply left unattended on a paper plate. Fatty foods, especially ribs and chicken skin can be particularly dangerous. The sudden intake of fats puts the pancreas (a

temperamental organ even under the best of circumstances) into overdrive. Powerful enzymes that normally would be released into the gut in tiny amounts are abruptly released into the ab-domen, causing severe pain and often vomiting and diarrhea. These enzymes then essentially begin the digest the animal’s own tissues. Ag-gressive treatment and hospitalization are often essential to save the dog’s life. Some dogs with this condition, called pancreatitis, do not sur-vive even with the best of treatment. Those that do survive are highly subject to future episodes.Once the party is over, it is tempting to hand

over that yummy bone to your best friend. Again, this can create a similar problem. Many bones have large amounts of fat still attached and the marrow of large round bones is almost pure fat. One common misconception is that the danger in bones is that they can splinter and the sharp end might perforate or puncture the stomach or intestine. While this can happen, it is rarely the case. The issue with bones is that they can easily become an obstruction in the digestive tract. Small pieces that are swallowed become compacted together as the body tries to move them through the intestine. When many small pieces are crushed into one or more larg-er pieces, the body quits trying to move them through and the obstruction must be removed surgically.Now that I have taken away all the fun, what

can you give your dog to show him or her that they are your favorite party guest? Items from the veggie tray are usually a good choice - avoiding radishes, onions and peppers. Brocco-li, carrots, lettuce spines and many dark greens are good choices. Small bites of cheese and the occasional cracker or roll are unlikely to be a problem. Bits of lean chicken or beef with no visible fat or skin are also acceptable choices, but do avoid giving pork as it tends to have a high fat content. I know. . . I know. . . party pooper. Just tell

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After 20 years of offering scenic and charter flights, Upper Clearwater residents Fritz and ursula Schaer have decided to ter-minate their business, Wells Gray Air Ltd., as of Oct. 15, 2014.

"Since 1995 we have performed more than 2,500 flights over Wells Gray Park and sur-rounding area, includ-ing hundreds of fire patrols for Kamloops Fire Centre," Fritz said. "The flown distance during this time equals around 10 times around the earth!"

"We would like to thank all our passen-gers from Clearwater, Canada and the whole world for their confi-dence and their sup-port," said Ursula. "They used the chance to enjoy the beauty of our Wells Gray Park from a different per-spective. Also many thanks to our close neighbours for endur-ing the inevitable noise during our takeoffs."

The couple added that they appreciated

the excellent teamwork with Kamloops Fire Centre and Clearwater Fire Zone since 1997, when they started with fire patrols.

"We spent lots of idealism and time for our small two-person-business and we look back for an accident-free and interesting part of our life," Fritz said.

"We will keep the aircraft and the airstrip for our private use and look forward for more freedom for camp-ing and travelling in Canada and elsewhere," said Ursula.

The couple operated the business as a team, with Ursula providing passenger care, ticket-ing, and flight moni-toring by radio, while Fritz Schaer provided planning, piloting and technics.

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Longtime local resident Phyllis Bucknell has received the Golden Girl award for her volunteer contribution to the community.

Mayor John Harwood made the presentation Friday eve-ning, Sept. 12, as part of the Clearwater Canoe Regatta.

According to her award cita-tion, Bucknell has been an active member of the Clearwater Elks since she came to Clearwater.

She has volunteered on almost every May long weekend for both the parade and the ball tournaments.

She has been a supporter of many causes including extend-ing her support for Clearwater Breast Friends, aiding in dona-tions for Evergreen Acres, par-ticipating with Bingo’s, craft fairs and, of course, the Elks' pancake breakfasts.

Even though Phyllis has had some health problems recently, you can still find her doing craft fairs and being up early to help with the pancake breakfast.

Bucknell was not the only local volunteer to be recognized by Harwood on Friday evening. Also given awards for their ser-vice were:

• Marie Giesbrecht – a tireless

volunteer with youth sports, she is a well loved teacher with an even disposition that carries into her coaching roles.

• Geoff Giesbrecht – a strong coach and mentor, he takes on the whole gambit of ages and coaches with a passion for the sport and to see the kids excel.

• Orlynn Braaten– well known as a passionate voice of hockey, Orlynn extends his pas-sion to summer ball. This sum-mer, Orlynn went to the coast to help coach for the Summer Games.

• Clint McGill – Another amazing gesture of commu-nity spirit, Clint has made a big impact on the youth. His experi-ence and coaching tips contrib-uted to a very successful team.

• Clearwater Curiosity Shop – When the Clothes Co. thrift shop closed, a gap was felt in the community. A group of people banded together and, under the vision of Heidi Funk, Clearwater now has the Clearwater Curiosity Shop, where all sorts of treasures can be found.

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Right: Wells Gray Air owners Fritz and Ursula Schaer stand in front of their Cessna 182 Skylane near their airstrip in Upper Clearwater. After nearly 20 years of operation, their business will close in the middle of next month.Photo submitted

Wells Gray Air to close as of Oct. 15

Phyllis Bucknell (l) chats with Mayor John Harwood after receiving the Golden Girl award for 2014. Harwood made the presentation on Friday evening during the first part of the Clearwater Canoe Regatta.Photo by Keith McNeill

• Shirley de Vooght and Serenity – Over the years, Shirley and Serenity have developed international acclaim for being “the” place to play in the North Thompson (if not anywhere on earth due to her amazing hospi-tality).

• Dan Coleman – Although Dan has been out of the school system for a while, he has never left coaching. He spends hours at the fields with the kids, helping them to learn new track

and field skills.• John and Susan McFarland

and Shirley Grant – We would like to acknowledge John, Susan and Shirley for their help with District of Clearwater's Age Friendly program. John and Susan have been to every lunch and make sure the program runs successfully. Shirley is the queen of coffee and smiles. She sets the tone for the lunch and paints sunshine with everyone.

Golden Girl award goes to Phyllis BucknellA8 www.clearwatertimes.com Thursday, September 18, 2014 Clearwater Times

50 YEARS AGO:The first issue of

the North Thompson Times featured a story about a visit by Lieutenant Governor and Mrs. Pearkes to Clearwater. His Honor mentioned that, with the terrific potential of the valley, the people must be ready for its rapid expansion.

45 YEARS AGO:Hope was still

high that well known Roman Catholic priest Father Emil Sasges would be found alive and well. The young pilot was missing in his small plane in the rugged mountains north of Clearwater.

40 YEARS AGO:TNRD announced

that a new public dump was to open on Wells Gray Park Road by the end of September. Burning of garbage would not be permitted. The Birch Island dump was to be covered regularly with earth fill. Application was underway for a dumpsite in the Vavenby area.

35 YEARS AGO:Kay and Bill Taylor

of Little Fort celebrat-ed their 50th wedding anniversary. They had met on the Canadian Pacific liner Empress of Russia en route to the Orient when Mr.

Taylor was chief purs-er. Kay's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Pare, had homesteaded in Little Fort in 1911.

25 YEARS AGO:A request by par-

ents from Valhalla subdivision to review bussing in their area was not supported by School District 26 trustees. If the board allowed them to change the bus sched-ule, then others would want to do so as well, said trustee Dave Miller.

20 YEARS AGO:The final public

input meeting for the Kamloops Land and

Resource Management Plan (LRMP) was held at Wells Gray Inn. About 60 to 70 people attended the three-hour, walkthrough information session, said process coordina-tor Kevin Kriese.

15 YEARS AGO:Clearwater

Improvement District was ready to start filling its new 300,000-gallon water reservoir, located at the junction of Clearwater Valley Road and Archibald Road.

Clearwater Pharmasave held a gala re-opening at a new location in

Brookfield Mall.Wrestling B.C

named Dr. Bob Mackenzie as volun-teer of the year. One of his former students, Jay Pickering, was male juvenile wrestler of the year.

10 YEARS AGO:The official name

of TNRD Area B (Blue River-Avola) was now Thompson Headwaters, said direc-tor Steve Quinn. Both the North Thompson and South Thompson rivers had their origins in Area B, he pointed out.

The Red Cross needed volunteers to help with its medical

equipment loan at Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital. “It’s an amazing program,” said Celine Calfa, Red Cross service area manager.

5 YEARS AGO:Students at Blue

River School received a gold certificate for being the highest fundraising school per capita for Jump Rope for Heart in B.C. and the Yukon.

Plans to develop one or more hospices in the North Thompson Valley rolled forward with the first annual Hospice Cup challenge. Two cyclists, Jean Nelson and Drake Smith, chal-lenged each other to see who could ride the farthest. Nelson started in Barriere and Smith in Clearwater. The challenge raised nearly $900 for the hospice societies in Barriere and Clearwater.

The first Annual

Clearwater Canoe Regatta was a huge success, reported event coordinator Shelley Sim. A total of 275 people registered and an estimated 400 took part in the regatta, which was held at Dutch Lake beach.

1 YEAR AGO:A roundabout being

constructed at the junc-tion of Highway 5 and the road to Wells Gray Park switched to a circular traffic pattern for the first time. Teri and Joe Pelton were the first to go through. “It's easy,” said Teri. “People just have to get used to it.”

The second of a two-part series by Ellen Ferguson out-lined the history of Upper Clearwater Hall. Heavy equip-ment belonging to area residents had moved the hall away from the road in the summer of 2009.

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Piet Oud looks distracted by his hot dog as he takes part in a tug-of-war. In front is Devon Holland.

Youngsters dive into Dutch Lake with hoops during a relay race at the Clearwater Canoe Regatta on Saturday, Sept. 13. Despite nearly perfect weather, participation appeared to be down somewhat from previous years, possibly due to other events happening on the same weekend. Photos by Keith McNeill

Participants struggle in the water after their canoe overturns during an event.

(L-r) Tania Chapman, Tammy Pigeon, Tera Carter and Jodi Phillips try to figure out a clue to find their next station.

Eve Labranche (l) and Vienna Wadlegger race to ring the bell at the end of a race.

Clearwater Canoe Regatta – fun at Dutch Lake


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Clearwater Canoe Regatta – dryland training

Photos byKeith McNeill

Youngsters run around the field at Clearwater Secondary School at the Try the Tri during the first day of the two-day Clearwater Canoe Regatta on Friday, Sept. 12.

Dustin Hurst gets some altitude as he takes part in the skateboard competition.

Above: (L-r) Kim Thomas, Shaelynn Thomas, Daniella Wiunig and Tammy Whelan get ready for the scavenger hunt. Team Vampire, which also included Eliana Whelan, won the event.Left: A girl laughs as another comes out of a pipe in the Try the Tri obstable course.

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Fire wrecks Blackpool trailerBlackpool firefighters move in to battle a fire in a trailer in Blackpool on Sunday evening. The trailer's occupant, Adam Johnson, was out at the time. Family and friends quickly arrived to help him but it appears he lost everything. Photo by Keith McNeill

Piet Oud looks distracted by his hot dog as he takes part in a tug-of-war. In front is Devon Holland.

Youngsters dive into Dutch Lake with hoops during a relay race at the Clearwater Canoe Regatta on Saturday, Sept. 13. Despite nearly perfect weather, participation appeared to be down somewhat from previous years, possibly due to other events happening on the same weekend. Photos by Keith McNeill

Participants struggle in the water after their canoe overturns during an event.

(L-r) Tania Chapman, Tammy Pigeon, Tera Carter and Jodi Phillips try to figure out a clue to find their next station.

Eve Labranche (l) and Vienna Wadlegger race to ring the bell at the end of a race.

Clearwater Canoe Regatta – fun at Dutch Lake


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SportsRaising money for cancer researchParticipants line up prior to the start of the annual Terry Fox Run in Clearwater on Sunday morning, Sept. 14. About 50 people took part in this year's event, up con-siderably from the previous year.


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LANGLEY – BC Seniors Games Society will be rebranding its annual multi-sport event as the 55+ BC Games starting in 2015 with the North Vancouver Games.

Fort Langley-Aldergrove MLA Rich Coleman made the announcement at the closing ceremony for the Langley 2014 BC Seniors Games.

“As we have seen over the last few days, the spirit and vitality of older British Columbians is nothing short of inspiring. This new branding aptly reflects B.C.’s culture of active, engaged citizens of all ages and backgrounds,” said Coleman.

“We have been doing a lot of stra-tegic planning about our past and vision for the future. Since

their beginning in 1987 the BC Seniors Games have become a very successful multi-sport event in British Columbia. However, looking forward to the next five years we learned that for the first time in his-tory a majority of BC citizens will be aged 55 and older,” said June Parsons, BC Seniors Games Society past president.

The BC Seniors Games Society will continue to operate with no changes to the society, zone structure or the product of the games. The re-brand involves a new logo that is a stylized torch representing the people that embrace life, sport and friends within a multi-sport games environment.

The Langley BC Seniors Games ran Sept. 9-13, 2014 and included 25 sports, close to 3,900 partici-

pants and 1,300 vol-unteers.

The North Vancouver 2015 55+ BC Games will take place Aug. 25-29, 2015.

12 - 13New priest for ValleyFr. Paul Simms is the new Roman Catholic priest for the North Thompson Valley, serving churches in Barriere, Clearwater, Blue River and Valemount. Born in 100 Mile House, he grew up in Lone Butte and Kamloops. He was ordained in 2012 and served the last two years at the cathedral in Kamloops. He takes over from Fr. Donal O'Reilly, who has retired and continues to live in Barriere.Photo by Keith McNeill

North Thompson Valley youngsters learn soccer skillsTimes Staff

Clearwater Youth Soccer hosted a total of 80 young play-ers from Clearwater and Barriere during a fun soccer play-day on Sunday afternoon.

The event was held on the playing fields at Clearwater Secondary School.

“We are so fortunate to have a nearby community like Barriere for our children to play against,” commented Clearwater Youth

Soccer president Barb Coates.“Barriere provides players

of similar experience and skill level making for fun and chal-lenging games. The Clearwater players had to work hard to win three of the five games played! We are excited to continue and build on the healthy and fun rivalry between Barriere and Clearwater.”

Players from Clearwater are to travel to Barriere this Saturday to continue the rivalry.

Clearwater's Eli Priede (l) and Kiah Phillips (r) race a Barriere player for the ball dur-ing a fun soccer play-day held at Clearwater Secondary School on Sunday after-noon, Sept. 14. Photo by Keith McNeill

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District of Clearwater2014 General Local ElectionsNOTICE OF NOMINATION

Public Notice is given to the electors of the District of Clearwater that a general election will be held on Saturday, November 15, 2014. The Election is for the purposes of electing one (1) Mayor and six (6) Councillors for a four (4) year term commencing December, 2014. Nominations will be received by the Chief Election O� cer or a designated person, as follows:

By hand, other delivery service to: From: 9:00am Tuesday, September 30, 2014District of Clearwater, To: 4:00pm Friday, October 10th, 2014209 Dutch Lake Road, (excluding Statutory Holidays and weekends)Clearwater, B.C. V0E 1N2

By mail to: From: 9:00am Tuesday, September 30, 2014Box 157, Clearwater, BC V0E 1N0 To: 4:00pm Friday, October 10th, 2014

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Nomination forms are available for download at www.districtofclearwater.com or nomination forms are available during o� ce hours from the District o� ce at 209 Dutch Lake Road, Clearwater, B.C. until the close of nomination period at 4:00pm Friday, October 10th, 2014.

Please note quali� cations for nomination or to hold o� ce are:• Canadian Citizen;• 18 years of age or older on general voting day (November 15, 2014);• Resident of British Columbia for at least six (6) months immediately before the day nomination papers are � led;• Not disquali� ed under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from being nominated for, being elected to or holding the o� ce, or be otherwise disquali� ed by law.Further information may be obtained by contacting Leslie Groulx, Chief Election O� cer of Penny Harper, Deputy Chief Election O� cer at 250-674-2257 or by email to [email protected]

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Veterinary

LIFE WITH PETS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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THOMPSON-NICOLA REGIONAL DISTRICT 2014 GENERAL LOCAL ELECTIONS

NOTICE OF NOMINATION

Public Notice is given to the electors of the Thompson-Nicola Regional District that a general local election will be held on Saturday, November 15, 2014 to elect one (1) Director from each of the following Electoral Areas:

"A" (Wells Gray Country), "B" (Thompson Headwaters), "E" (Bonaparte Plateau), "I" (Blue Sky Country) "J" (Copper Desert Country), “L”, “M”, “N”, "O" (Lower North Thompson) and "P" (Rivers and the Peaks)

for a four (4) year term commencing December 2014. Nominations will be received by the Chief Election Officer or a designated person, as follows:

By hand, mail or other delivery service: Thompson-Nicola Regional District #300-465 Victoria Street Kamloops BC V2C 2A9

From: 9:00 am Tuesday September 30, 2014 To: 4:00 pm Friday October 10, 2014 Excluding statutory holidays and weekends

By fax to: 250-372-5048

By email to: [email protected]

From: 9:00 am Tuesday September 30, 2014 To: 4:00 pm Friday October 10, 2014

Originals of faxed or emailed nomination documents must be received by the Chief Election Officer by 4:00 pm on Friday October 17, 2014

Nomination forms are available for download from the TNRD website at www.tnrd.ca or from the TNRD office, 4th Floor, 465 Victoria Street Kamloops BC. Nomination forms are also available during regular office hours (except weekends and statutory holidays) from the District of Clearwater, 209 Dutch Lake Road, Clearwater BC, until the close of the nomination period (4:00 pm on October 10, 2014).

QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE

A person is qualified to be nominated, elected, and to hold office as a member of local government if they meet the following criteria:

Canadian citizen; 18 years of age or older on general voting day [November 15, 2014]; resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day nomination papers

are filed; not disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from being nominated

for, being elected to or holding the office, or be otherwise disqualified by law.

FURTHER INFORMATION may be obtained by contacting Carolyn Black, Chief Election Officer or Andrea Leite, Deputy Chief Election Officer at 250-377-8673 or by email to [email protected].

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NORTH THOMPSON ABORIGINAL CULTURAL

CENTRE SOCIETY

FundraiserDinner

Friday October 3Blackpool Hall

Old North � ompson Highway Clearwater, BC

EVERYONE WELCOME!5:00 pm: Meet & Greet6:00 pm: Dinner7:30 pm: Presentations

TICKET $25.00Available at

THE ABORIGINAL CENTRE 250-674-3703SAM SAUL 250-571-2509

CHERYL THOMAS 250-674-3260 CINDY WILGOSH 250-674-2939

Ever wonder what the North Thompson Aboriginal Cultural Centre is all about?

Come support this fundraiser and � nd out. Enjoy an awesome meal, lots of door prizes,

gi� items for sale, ra� es, guest speakersAlcohol Free Event


12 - 13

SportsRaising money for cancer researchParticipants line up prior to the start of the annual Terry Fox Run in Clearwater on Sunday morning, Sept. 14. About 50 people took part in this year's event, up con-siderably from the previous year.


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Sept. 20: Legion Branch 259 Meat Draw, bar open 1 pm

Sept. 23: Raise a Reader Day

Sept. 25: Free Family BBQ to observe Take Back the Night, 5:30 pm. Dutch Lake Beach

Sept. 27: Legion Dinner and Music Night. 257 Glen Rd, doors open 5 pm.

Sept: 28: Blue River event, Fall Clean up and Yard

Sale, 10 am, Community Hall

Sept. 30: Age Friendly Program – End of Life Issues plus Lunch with the new doctors. Info 250-674-2257

Oct. 3: NT Aboriginal Cultural Centre Society Fun-draiser Dinner, Blackpool Hall, doors open 5 pm, tickets $25, info 250-674-3703

Oct: 19: Harvest Dinner, Blue River event, Blue River Community Hall, 5 pm.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT• Indoor Market: 1st Saturday of month, 9 am – 2 pm, Elks

Hall, info - 250-674-3763• Tuesday Morning Coffee (TMC): Meets 10am – 11:30 @

Clearwater Community Baptist Church. All women and children welcome. (9:30-10 am Bible Study). Info 250-674-3624

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

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

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

• Clearwater Elks Bingo - every 2nd Thurs. Elks Hall. open 5pm

• Cribbage Wed. at the Royal Canadian Legion. 12:30 pm.• Fun Darts Fri. at the Royal Canadian Legion. 6 pm.CHILDREN & FAMILIES• Racoon StrongStart - Raft River Elem school days Mon,

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

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

month 7:30pm @ YCS• Mother Goose - Monday mornings, reg. Kerry 250-674-

3530• 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• AA Meetings: every Wednesday, #11 Lodge Dr, 250-587-

0026 anytime

• Shambhala Meditation Group: meets every Tuesday at Forest 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. Kim 250-674-0224

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

RECREATION• Ladies Golf Night. Every Thursday @ Lacarya. April – Sept.

Info Debbie 250-674-0260; Abby 250-674-2127• Drop-in soccer: May-Sept. Tuesdays & Thursday at 7pm at

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

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

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

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

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

[email protected]• Core Strength Fitness. Tuesdays. 10-11am 250-674-0001• 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• Drop in Basketball: Winter, dates TBA, $2 drop in at Clear-

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

Contact Carmen Archibald 778-208-1773, 250-674-2632• Drop in Soccer: June -Sept, tues and Thurs, 6:30-8:00 PM,

CSS � eld, $2 drop in, grade 8 to adultSENIORS• 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 Thursday of the mth 2pm at the library. All seniors wel-come.

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Pets & Livestock

LivestockDORPER Cross Sheep fl ock for sale. 15 ewes and 25 lambs. $4500. Phone 250-397-4126.

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Flea MarketsBarriere Seniors Society

Flea MarketSept. 27 9am - 1pm Barriere Seniors Hall

Table rentals $10 Call 250-672-9337

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Rentals

Apt/Condo for RentAffordable Seniors Housing. Bachelor Suite, $360/mnt + utilities. Applications can be picked up at Yellowhead Pio-neer Residence, 4775 Barriere Town Road.

Clearwater: lg 1-bdrm walk out apt. Elec heat, w/d, furnished. Great location. $700/mo. Ph. 250-67-3542

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YELLOWHEAD COMMUNITY SERVICES

Program ManagerCLEARWATER, BC

Yellowhead Community Services Society, an integrated health/social services agency, with offices located in the North Thompson, is seeking an experienced individual to fill the position of a unique and exciting Program Manager position to manage the YCS component of the newly opened Dutch Lake Community Center and co-ordinate literacy activities in the North Thomp-son. Primary responsibilities include the oversight and management of the following:

• Community Literacy services• Facility management and tenant supports• Trusted 3rd Party contract• Supports to TRU • Development and management of project based employment programs (JCP; Skills Link)

This position is currently 35 hours a week and has an excellent wage and benefit package. The Manager reports to the Executive Director and is part of the YCS management team.

The successful candidate should possess managerial experience and have completed some relevant post-secondary education. The Program Manager has a high level of responsibility, can work independently and works well as a team member. Excellent communication and interper-sonal skills are required.

Closing date is October 8, 2014 at 4 pm. Applications may be mailed, faxed or emailed. Only those short-listed will be contacted.

“YCS is an equal opportunity employer”.CONTACT:YCS Selection Committee612 Park DriveClearwater BC V0E 1N1Phone: 250 674-2600 • Fax: 250 674-2676Email: - [email protected] • Website: www.yellowheadcs.ca

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Van meets signOn Friday, Sept. 12, Clearwater RCMP

was dispatched to a motor vehicle inci-dent along Highway 5 in Clearwater.

Police attended the scene and spoke with the complainant, who worked at a local business. The complainant advised that a van had turned off the highway at a high rate of speed, travelled across the traffic meridian and bent over a traffic sign.

The suspect driver and vehicle were still sitting in the parking lot of this busi-ness.

Police spoke with the driver, who advised that he had thought he had missed his turn. He attempted to sneak into the proper exit, when he struck the traffic meridian and hit the traffic sign.

Police served the male driver with a violation ticket for driving over a highway divider.

Two fires in the Clearwater areaIn the early morning of Sept. 13,

Clearwater RCMP was advised of a house fire in Vavenby.

Police and Vavenby Fire Department attended the scene. The fire department quickly quenched the blaze in the resi-dence.

Thankfully, no one was in the home and the owner had been away from the residence for the weekend.

On Sept. 14, Clearwater RCMP responded to a residential fire in a trailer park located in Blackpool.

Blackpool Fire Department attended the scene and stopped the fire from con-suming the entire trailer.

The tenant of the trailer had been away while the fire had started.

The fire department believes that the fire started due to an electrical malfunc-tion.

Driving contrary to restrictionsOn Sept. 14, while conducting traf-

fic enforcement along Highway 5 in Clearwater, police observed a vehicle with an “N” sign on its back and three people inside.

The vehicle was stopped and the driver was served a violation ticket for “Drive Contrary to Restrictions” for having too many passengers with an “N”.

Police seized a small amount of mari-juana from the driver as well.

Let's stamp out crimeAnyone with information regarding

any crime is invited to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS. Anonymity is guaranteed, and rewards are offered for useful information (for example, informa-tion that leads to an arrest).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sept. 18 - 24, 2014

Aries, you can have all of the inspiration in the world, but without some prac-tical application, your idea will stall. Spend some time thinking things through.

Cancer, you will be front and center in the days to come. Don’t be nervous, as you’re fully capable of handling the ex-tra attention. Enjoy the spotlight while it lasts.

Libra, getting back into the swing of things after a long vacation can be challenging. But you will have no problem getting back into a groove and getting all of your work done.

Family needs take precedence over your obligations at work, Capricorn. Higher-ups will just have to be patient if they want to keep you on as an employee.

Aquarius, everyone expects you to pro-vide advice, but this week you may be in need of guidance. It could be because you have been tackling so many projects lately.

You are torn be-tween two choices, Taurus. Family matters are on one side, and work responsibilities are on the other. It may take a few days to work out a decision.

Leo, you will be full of energy this week. Use this energy and enthusiasm to your advantage, tackling projects you have let go unfinished but want to get done.

Try turning some-thing you enjoy doing for fun into a career, Scorpio. Loving what you get paid to do is a key to a happy life, so figure out a way to make that happen.

Few things escape your attention, Pisces. However, this week you can expect to be happily surprised by good news.

Gemini, it’s difficult to contain all of your enthusiasm, so share your excitement and happiness with others. Try tackling some other people’s projects.

Virgo, immerse yourself in activities that put you first over the next few days. Whether it’s a date or simply alone time, enjoy it and start tending to your needs.

Sagittarius, you may be adept at finding an easy way around a difficult thing, but sometimes taking the hard road offers good life lessons along the way.

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Homes for RentClearwater: 3 bdrm, 2 bath, top fl oor of home in Wyndha-ven Sub. Avail Oct. 1. Bsmt occupied by owner. $1200/mo + util, $600 DD. Internet & Netfl ix provided. Shared laun-dry. No parties, NP, smoking outside only. Ph 778-208-0065 or 250-674-3368 for more info.

Small Lake Front home for rent. No Smoking, No Pets. $595/month includes utilities. 1-604-541-4084 or 1-778-773-2465 or 1-778-928-4084

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Van meets signOn Friday, Sept. 12, Clearwater RCMP

was dispatched to a motor vehicle inci-dent along Highway 5 in Clearwater.

Police attended the scene and spoke with the complainant, who worked at a local business. The complainant advised that a van had turned off the highway at a high rate of speed, travelled across the traffic meridian and bent over a traffic sign.

The suspect driver and vehicle were still sitting in the parking lot of this busi-ness.

Police spoke with the driver, who advised that he had thought he had missed his turn. He attempted to sneak into the proper exit, when he struck the traffic meridian and hit the traffic sign.

Police served the male driver with a violation ticket for driving over a highway divider.

Two fires in the Clearwater areaIn the early morning of Sept. 13,

Clearwater RCMP was advised of a house fire in Vavenby.

Police and Vavenby Fire Department attended the scene. The fire department quickly quenched the blaze in the resi-dence.

Thankfully, no one was in the home and the owner had been away from the residence for the weekend.

On Sept. 14, Clearwater RCMP responded to a residential fire in a trailer park located in Blackpool.

Blackpool Fire Department attended the scene and stopped the fire from con-suming the entire trailer.

The tenant of the trailer had been away while the fire had started.

The fire department believes that the fire started due to an electrical malfunc-tion.

Driving contrary to restrictionsOn Sept. 14, while conducting traf-

fic enforcement along Highway 5 in Clearwater, police observed a vehicle with an “N” sign on its back and three people inside.

The vehicle was stopped and the driver was served a violation ticket for “Drive Contrary to Restrictions” for having too many passengers with an “N”.

Police seized a small amount of mari-juana from the driver as well.

Let's stamp out crimeAnyone with information regarding

any crime is invited to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS. Anonymity is guaranteed, and rewards are offered for useful information (for example, informa-tion that leads to an arrest).

C L E A R W A T E R

1-800-222-TIPSClearwater RCMP Report


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