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Construction of the Clearwater's new 25,000 sq. ft. Buy-Low grocery store is progressing quickly and the building is expected to be ready to open on Dec. 1.

That's the word from Gord Leclaire, a busi-ness development con-sultant working for Jim Pattison Developments.

“The building is on schedule and people should be able to do some of their Christmas shopping here,” he said. “We're planning for a smooth transition.”

Up to 60 workers, including about a half-dozen locals, have been employed on the project so far, added site super-visor Ken Eldridge of Norson Contractors.

That number should grow to around 100 once construction begins soon on a sec-ond building in the proposed Clearwater Shopping Centre.

Completion date for the second building, which will be located immediately east of the new grocery store, should be next April.

The number in the construction crew does not include people from Buy-Low who will come to Clearwater in the fall to help in the transition from the old Safety Mart store in Brookfield Mall.

As of early in the week nearly all the underground plumbing and electrical was done, and the crew was just

about ready to begin pouring the concrete slab for the building's floor.

Once that is done, work on finishing the interior, such as dry-walling, was expected to proceed rapidly.

Construction of the roof, which will consist of a EPDM synthetic rubber membrane over insulation with rock ballast on top, is also progressing quickly.

Another layer of fine crush was needed before paving of the parking lot could begin.

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Buy-Low store construction proceeding on schedule

(L-r) Site supervisor Ken Eldridge of Norson Construction, Louie Pulice of Buy-Low business development, and business development consultant Gord Leclaire discuss progress on the construction of the new Buy-Low store in Clearwater. The grocery store is expected to open by Dec. 1. Photo by Keith McNeill

An outside view of Clearwater's new Buy-Low grocery story shows the exterior shell is nearly complete. Work on the project began last April. Photo by Keith McNeill

Times Staff

Mayor John Harwood announced at the end of a town council meeting held Aug. 19 that he intends to seek a four-year term as mayor of Clearwater.

“A year ago I wouldn't even have considered it for health reasons,” he said. “However, things have changed dramatically.”

Harwood said he does not plan to run again to be North Thompson (Clearwater-Blue River) school trustee.

He has been the town's mayor since it was incorporated as a municipality in December, 2007.

Harwood has served three terms as mayor and four terms as school trustee.

Before that, he spent 34 years in the education system as a teacher and an administrator. Harwood was born and raised in England and moved to Canada in 1966. He holds a diploma in machine shop engineering and is a qualified tradesman.

He is past chairman of the Hospital Board (where he was instrumental in the founding of Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital), the Thompson Nicola Regional District board and the Community Resources Board.

Municipal elections were held every three years in B.C. but starting this year will be held every four years.

The municipal voting day will be Nov. 15.

Harwood to run again for mayor

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Thompson-Nicola Regional District now has nomination pack-

ages available for the offices of electoral area directors for each of the TNRD’s 10 electoral areas.

The 10 include Area A (Wells Gray Country – Clearwater area and Vavenby, and Area B (Thompson

Headwaters – Blue River and Avola).

Area A director is presently Tim Pennell while the director for Area B is Willow MacDonald.

General voting day for local govern-ment elections will be Saturday, Nov. 15.

Nomination pack-ages are available for

download from the TNRD website at www.tnrd.ca or can be obtained at the Thompson-Nicola Regional District office, 4th floor, 465Victoria St., in Kamloops during regular office hours.

TNRD nomi-nation packages are also available

from the municipal offices in Village of Ashcroft; District of Barriere; Village of Cache Creek; Village of Chase; District of Clearwater; Village of Clinton; District of Logan Lake; Village of Lytton; and the City of Merritt during regular office hours,

excluding statutory holidays and week-ends.

The Chief Election Officer will receive nomination documents from 9 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30, until 4 p.m., on Friday, Oct. 10, at the TNRD offices, 4th floor, 465 Victoria St., Kamloops.

TNRD nomination packages available for November elections

Thanks for the help(L-r) Clearwater town councillor Ken Kjenstad presents director of finance Sheila Thiessen, executive assistant Penny Harper and chief administrative officer Leslie Groulx with a gift basket for the staff members who helped out during the recent move into the new municipal offices in the former Dutch Lake School. The move from the former town hall on the Flats took place on July 18. Photo by Keith McNeill

Keith McNeill

Interested in running for Clearwater town council or mayor?

Nomination forms and information brochures are now available at the new District offices in the former Dutch Lake School as well as online.

The period for nomina-tions will open on Tuesday, Sept. 30 and will run until Friday, Oct. 10 at 4 p.m.

An advance poll will be held Nov. 5.

General voting day will be Saturday, Nov. 15, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Clearwater's municipal government consists of one mayor and six councillors.

The mayor receives about $17,000 per year in remu-neration, plus expenses.

Councillors get $8,900 per year plus expenses.

In order to run, nominees must be at least 18 years of age on voting day, be a Canadian citizen, have lived in B.C. for six months, and not be disqualified under the Local Government Act or other legislation.

They also must fill in a financial disclosure form and follow election campaign spending rules.

Candidates need at least two nominees, both of whom must be qualified to vote in Clearwater's election as resi-dent or non-resident property electors.

Council meetings are held the first and third Tuesday of the month, with just one meeting per month during the summer.

There are four committees

of the whole: finance, parks and recreation, economic development, and infrastruc-ture. Council members also take part in a number of standing/select and external committees.

One or more council members usually attend four conventions during the year. Of these the most important is the UBCM (Union of BC Municipalities) in the fall.

This is followed by LGLA (Local Government Leadership Academy) in the winter.

Federation of Canadian Municipalities holds its convention in the spring. Clearwater may or may not participate.

Also held in the spring is the SILGA (Southern Interior Local Government Association) convention.

Clearwater seeks town council nominations

Keith McNeill

Continued cool, damp weather has kept the situation quiet at Clearwater Fire Zone, according to forest protection technician Vaughn McCaig.

A helicopter was up on Monday, looking for smoke that had been seen in Wells Gray Park, but without suc-cess.

Clearwater's three-person Initial Attack crew is leaving this week as its members go back to school. However, other IA crews will be available if the weather warms up.

McCaig noted that the Fire Zone's weather stations had recorded the first freezing tem-perature of the season recently at Coldscaur Lake northwest of Clearwater.

“It always seems to freeze first up there,” he said. “It's a real cold pocket.”

Meanwhile, further south, the campfire ban in the Kamloops Fire Zone was lifted on Thursday, Aug. 21.

The campfire ban in the Clearwater Fire Zone was lifted on July 23.

Only fires half-meter by half-meter in size are allowed.

Fire situation continues cool

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Volunteers report that they have refreshed the lower portion of the Clearwater River Trail.

Those wishing to hike the refreshed portion should drive to the start point, which is 8.6 km north of Wells Gray Infocenter on Clearwater Valley Road.

Look for an access on the

west side of the road, about 200 m past the snowmobile parking lot.

A 10 minute walk will bring you to the Clearwater River Trail itself.

Turn left (south) and it will take you to the road below the old garbage dump.

It is about 180 m down the road and you get back on the river trail.

Less than a four hour walk from the start point will bring you to the Riverview subdivision in Clearwater near Dutch Lake, where you should have a car waiting.

The refreshed section has been marked with flagging and paint on trees. All junc-tion points have small signs indicating the direction to go.

South end of Clearwater River Trail ready for hikers

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District of Clearwater is going to give provide all three proponents of the original Request for Proposal submissions another chance to pro-vide a detailed design, build and install of a bio-energy system for the new Dutch Lake Community Centre.

During its Aug. 19 meeting, town council discussed a written proposal from the suc-cessful proponent (that was initially chosen in July), Western Bioheat Corporation.

However, no one from the company was present to answer several questions that staff and council members identified. Therefore it was dif-ficult to know if the submission was com-parative to the initial proposals from the other two proponents. Was Council able to compare “apples to apples?”

Items not

included in the proposal included proof of Workers Compensation cover-age, proof of insur-ance, and proof that the equipment is CSA or UL certified, or has approval from BC Safety Authority (although apparently there is the ability to obtain a variance for Safety Authority of BC certification).

Also not included in the proposal was the cost of engineer-ing drawings for the hookup to the mechanical system inside the building.

The District had conducted a Request

for Proposal last June to find a company that could design, build and install a bio-energy system for the former school.

In early July town council picked Western Bioheat, largely based on its having the low-est bid price submis-sion at $175,000. The next step in the pro-cess was to bring back a full detailed proposal with firm costs to complete the project.

The other two proponents, Fink Machine Inc. and Canadian Engineered Products, had bid pric-es that were somewhat higher: $236,000 and

$230,000 respectively.At the July meet-

ing, staff was directed to work with Western Bioheat to develop a detailed project plan, including firm costs and designs. The detailed plan was to be presented to Council for approval at its Aug. 19 meeting.

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Clearwater town council has approved a develop-ment permit for a 10.7 m (35 foot) pylon sign for the new Clearwater Shopping Centre being constructed next to Highway 5 at Park Drive.

The sign would be located on shopping center property near the roundabout.

In keeping with the natural look called for in District of Clearwater's planning guide-lines, the proposed sign will feature a stone base. Similar stone bases will be part of the roof canopy pillars in front of the first two approved buildings of the shopping centre.

Ordinarily, a separate development permit is not needed for a sign.

However, the developer chose to make a separate application as the sign layout and design were not ready when approval was sought for the first two buildings in the shopping center.

The developer will not require further sign approvals once tenants and their logos have been confirmed.

Shopping centre sign gets go-ahead

A drawing shows the proposed layout for a large sign to be constructed in front of the new shopping center under construction next to Highway 5. Clearwater town council approved a development permit for the sign during its Aug. 19 meeting. District of Clearwater graphic

Town council seeks more bio-energy alternatives

Times Staff

Thompson-Nicola Regional District Library System is embarking on a strategic plan-ning process this summer.

The goal is to develop a five-year plan to help set the future direction for the library system.

The TNRD Library System

consists of more than a dozen branches (including the one in Clearwater) as well as extension services and the bookmobile.

As part of the planning process, an interactive open house will be held at Clearwater Library on Friday, Sept. 5, 5 – 7 p.m.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING?

LOCAL ELECTIONS – 2014 – Are you considering running for Council?

Nomination Packages are available from Municipal Hall or www.districtofclearwater.com Council Approves:

Development Permit DP14-02. Buy Low Foods, Pylon signage to identify the new Clearwater Shopping Centre.

Mayor and Council apply to speak to 5 ministers and with the Premier at the 2014 UBCM Convention. PLEASE CONSERVE WATER: Water Restrictions are in effect until September 30, 2014.

Watering hours will be between 6:00am - 10:00am and 6:00pm - 10:00pm. Even numbered properties may water on even numbered days. Odd numbered properties may water on

odd numbered days (for example: house number 366 may water on 2, 4 etc. of month) Please adhere to these watering times only!

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

Look out for the new Community Recreation Brochure being mailed to you soon. There is an extensive line-up of fantastic healthy living Community recreation activities such as Tabata, Zumba, Pole Walking, Run Club, Community Tennis, Seniors Activities, Yoga, Floor Hockey, Chutney 101, Learn to Budget and many many more.

Upcoming Events:

North Thompson Pounders Slow Pitch Tournament: August 30-September 1, 2014 at Capostinsky Park Wells Gray Rocks: May 31 - September 13, 2014, celebrating Wells Gray Park’s 75 Birthday! Night market: Wells Gray Information Centre, Last event will be on September 4, 2014

Elks Pancake Breakfast: Elks Hall next to the Farmers Market. Every Sat. - 8:30-11:00am Upcoming Meetings of Council: Public Welcome

Come check out what issues your Council is debating

September 2, 2014 – Infrastructure Committee of the Whole Meeting – 5:00pm September 2, 2014 – Regular Council Meeting – 7:00pm

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

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

Mailing Address: Box 157, Clearwater, BC, V0E 1N0 Telephone 250-674-2257 Fax: 250-674-2173

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WHAT’S HAPPENING

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

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

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

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

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Times Staff

Thompson-Nicola Regional District now has nomination pack-

ages available for the offices of electoral area directors for each of the TNRD’s 10 electoral areas.

The 10 include Area A (Wells Gray Country – Clearwater area and Vavenby, and Area B (Thompson

Headwaters – Blue River and Avola).

Area A director is presently Tim Pennell while the director for Area B is Willow MacDonald.

General voting day for local govern-ment elections will be Saturday, Nov. 15.

Nomination pack-ages are available for

download from the TNRD website at www.tnrd.ca or can be obtained at the Thompson-Nicola Regional District office, 4th floor, 465Victoria St., in Kamloops during regular office hours.

TNRD nomi-nation packages are also available

from the municipal offices in Village of Ashcroft; District of Barriere; Village of Cache Creek; Village of Chase; District of Clearwater; Village of Clinton; District of Logan Lake; Village of Lytton; and the City of Merritt during regular office hours,

excluding statutory holidays and week-ends.

The Chief Election Officer will receive nomination documents from 9 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30, until 4 p.m., on Friday, Oct. 10, at the TNRD offices, 4th floor, 465 Victoria St., Kamloops.

TNRD nomination packages available for November elections

Thanks for the help(L-r) Clearwater town councillor Ken Kjenstad presents director of finance Sheila Thiessen, executive assistant Penny Harper and chief administrative officer Leslie Groulx with a gift basket for the staff members who helped out during the recent move into the new municipal offices in the former Dutch Lake School. The move from the former town hall on the Flats took place on July 18. Photo by Keith McNeill

Keith McNeill

Interested in running for Clearwater town council or mayor?

Nomination forms and information brochures are now available at the new District offices in the former Dutch Lake School as well as online.

The period for nomina-tions will open on Tuesday, Sept. 30 and will run until Friday, Oct. 10 at 4 p.m.

An advance poll will be held Nov. 5.

General voting day will be Saturday, Nov. 15, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Clearwater's municipal government consists of one mayor and six councillors.

The mayor receives about $17,000 per year in remu-neration, plus expenses.

Councillors get $8,900 per year plus expenses.

In order to run, nominees must be at least 18 years of age on voting day, be a Canadian citizen, have lived in B.C. for six months, and not be disqualified under the Local Government Act or other legislation.

They also must fill in a financial disclosure form and follow election campaign spending rules.

Candidates need at least two nominees, both of whom must be qualified to vote in Clearwater's election as resi-dent or non-resident property electors.

Council meetings are held the first and third Tuesday of the month, with just one meeting per month during the summer.

There are four committees

of the whole: finance, parks and recreation, economic development, and infrastruc-ture. Council members also take part in a number of standing/select and external committees.

One or more council members usually attend four conventions during the year. Of these the most important is the UBCM (Union of BC Municipalities) in the fall.

This is followed by LGLA (Local Government Leadership Academy) in the winter.

Federation of Canadian Municipalities holds its convention in the spring. Clearwater may or may not participate.

Also held in the spring is the SILGA (Southern Interior Local Government Association) convention.

Clearwater seeks town council nominations

Keith McNeill

Continued cool, damp weather has kept the situation quiet at Clearwater Fire Zone, according to forest protection technician Vaughn McCaig.

A helicopter was up on Monday, looking for smoke that had been seen in Wells Gray Park, but without suc-cess.

Clearwater's three-person Initial Attack crew is leaving this week as its members go back to school. However, other IA crews will be available if the weather warms up.

McCaig noted that the Fire Zone's weather stations had recorded the first freezing tem-perature of the season recently at Coldscaur Lake northwest of Clearwater.

“It always seems to freeze first up there,” he said. “It's a real cold pocket.”

Meanwhile, further south, the campfire ban in the Kamloops Fire Zone was lifted on Thursday, Aug. 21.

The campfire ban in the Clearwater Fire Zone was lifted on July 23.

Only fires half-meter by half-meter in size are allowed.

Fire situation continues cool

Submitted

Volunteers report that they have refreshed the lower portion of the Clearwater River Trail.

Those wishing to hike the refreshed portion should drive to the start point, which is 8.6 km north of Wells Gray Infocenter on Clearwater Valley Road.

Look for an access on the

west side of the road, about 200 m past the snowmobile parking lot.

A 10 minute walk will bring you to the Clearwater River Trail itself.

Turn left (south) and it will take you to the road below the old garbage dump.

It is about 180 m down the road and you get back on the river trail.

Less than a four hour walk from the start point will bring you to the Riverview subdivision in Clearwater near Dutch Lake, where you should have a car waiting.

The refreshed section has been marked with flagging and paint on trees. All junc-tion points have small signs indicating the direction to go.

South end of Clearwater River Trail ready for hikers


Editor, the Times:I am writing to

thank the sponsors and volunteers of the Upper Clearwater who put on a community breakfast for 120 inter-national forestry stu-dents on Aug. 18.

We received gener-ous donations from Ursula and Fritz Schaer, Anne and Roland Neave, Susan Dalby and Eskild Petersen, the Elks Lodge, Mila and Paul Vapenik, Linda and

Bill Brierly, Steve and Susan Murray, Clara Ritcey, Safety Mart and TNRD. A crew of volunteers cooked breakfast, washed dishes and cleaned up afterwards, thanks to Sharon Neufeld, Doris Laner, Ellen Ferguson, Mila Vapenik, Trina Gregson, Susanne Woods, Holley, Sandra Smith, Ursula and Fritz Schaer for their efforts.

All of us that par-ticipated in the event

were honored to do so. We had the opportu-nity to meet students came from all over the world who said they loved our valley and surrounding area. It was so nice to see them happy and grate-ful for the breakfast that had been pre-pared for them. Events like this remind me of what a generous com-munity we live in.

After breakfast Fred Eustache, his daughter Charlene and granddaughter River drummed, sang songs, and spoke about indigenous culture and gathering of medicinal plants.

The morning was a great success and we look forward to more opportunities to meet with students once the TRU research center is up and running.

Susan MurrayUpper Clearwater, B.C.

Editor's Note: Also see photo on page A11.

Canada in race with US for worst healthcare system in the world

Guest editorial by Dr. Colleen M. Flood

Opinion“ Genius is more often found in a cracked pot than in a whole one.”

- E.B. White, 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

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Upper Clearwater hosts 120 international forestry students

TORONTO, ON/ Troy Media/ - The lat-est Commonwealth Study ranked Canada's healthcare system a dismal second to last in a list of 11 major industrialized countries - beating out only the Americans.

This latest poor result is already being used by those bent on further privatizing health-care. They argue - as they always do - that if Canada only allowed more private finance, wait times would melt, emergency rooms would unclog and doctors, nurses, patients and the public would all be better off.

They are wrong.For starters, what most of those calling for

more private financing don't understand is that we already have a mix of public and pri-vate care. In fact, Canadians have their health needs covered by the public system only 70 per cent of the time, much less than the UK (84 per cent) or Norway (85 per cent) or even France (77 per cent). Indeed, Canadians actu-ally hold more private health insurance than Americans do.

How is this possible?First, our health system fails to offer

universal (public) coverage for prescrip-tion drugs, unlike that provided in nearly every other developed country in the world. Second, Canada also has inadequate coverage for home care and long-term care, which are more comprehensively offered in many other health systems, such as Japan, Germany, Belgium and Sweden.

Unfortunately, our health system is more like the U.S. system than most of us know. Just like the U.S., our approach to prescrip-tion drugs and home and long-term care is to have some people covered through private health insurance via their employer, some people covered by governments because they are on welfare or elderly, and a big chunk of the population going without.

Our system is also similar to the U.S. - and dissimilar to many other countries that out-perform us on health indicators - by paying physicians on a fee-for-service basis, meaning doctors are free to work as many or as few hours as they wish, whenever they wish and wherever they wish regardless of the needs of patients.

The strength of Canada's healthcare sys-tem is its commitment to restrict private finance for medically-necessary hospital and physician care. We don't let our doctors dou-

ble dip, and we keep essential health services available to all, regardless of means.

But instead of moving to adopt the poli-cies of better performing systems, Canada may in fact be taking a step backwards.

Our commitment to restrict private finance is being threatened with by a legal challenge initiated by a private clinic in B.C, set to go to trial in September. If it wins even more pri-vate financing will be introduced to Canada's health system (with some pretty clear vested interests profiting from the outcome), mov-ing it one step closer to the worst performing health system among developed countries: the United States.

Doctors would then be able to (extra) bill patients whatever they wish, on top of what payment they already receive from the gov-ernment for specific health services. Those patients who can afford it will be able to buy private health insurance to defray the costs of such extra-billing.

Instead of competing with the United States for last place, we need to start address-ing the real issues that plague our healthcare system. A good place to look for solutions would be to look at the expansive - and better performing - policies of European systems, beginning with a universal health system that includes drug coverage, home care and long-term care.

This may seem counter-intuitive when the problem plaguing our public system is always portrayed as a lack of money, but we know, as in business, that sometimes you have to spend money now to save money later. We must also look at providing incentives throughout our public and private sectors in the healthcare system to ensure that the right care is delivered to the right people in a timely way.

There is no doubt that, if the constitution-al challenge is successful in British Columbia, the problems we see in the Canadian health system - fragmentation, lack of coordination, lack of access to important kinds of care and wait times for those without private means - will worsen. Why would we want to race to the bottom of the pack?

– Dr. Colleen M. Flood is an expert advisor with EvidenceNetwork.ca and a Professor in the Faculty of Law, the School of Public Policy & Governance, and the Institute of Health Policy Management & Evaluation University of Toronto.

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A win by a private clinic in an upcoming B.C. court challenge would only make things worse


Marcia Banford: I'm neutral. If some-one likes to use their cellphone, great. If they don't, also great.

Delainey Barry (with Lennyx): Yes, for sure. More than reliant, some people don't pay attention to what they're doing ... my-self included. It's a hazard sometimes

Barry Banford:Yes. Although it can be beneficial, I think technology can be-come all-consuming in a person's life and we forget how to connect with people without it.

Michael Dennis:Yes, that and com-puters. It's so easy to look stuff up on the Internet. It's a bless-ing and a curse at the same time.

Bill Barnes: I'm kind of iffy on that one. Some people rely a lot on them but there's probably a good reason for it.?

Questionof the Week

Do you think people are getting too

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How many thousand hectares does it take to feed a caribou?Editor, The Times;

Re: Upper Clearwater LoggingSince my last letter of July 10/14, I’ve

been sitting back, observing all the verbal debate that has been produced!

The latest letter, “Tourism should be left to do its productive function in balance”, was by Trevor Goward, Aug. 21/14. Let me make it very clear that I’m not belittling Trevor for his research about lichen. The fact remains, however, that lichen has abso-lutely nothing to do with logging the Upper Clearwater Corridor or with tourism.

Many of the years that Trevor spent studying lichen occurred while he was employed as a park naturalist, a government job that was supported in part by logging dollars.

A couple of questions that have come to mind should be answered:

1. Trevor, have you ever logged the prop-erty you own in Upper Clearwater?

2. If you were able to obtain a woodlot licence on crown land adjoining your prop-erty, would you log it?

The same two questions should be asked of George Briggs! Trevor should also know that whether or not logging occurs in the Clearwater Valley corridor, Clearwater will always be the “Gateway to Wells Gray Park”. The taxpayers of this province just paid over $3 million for a road blockage with a sign to prove that!

Another letter, “Caribou endangered species” was written by Nancy Flood and Lyn Baldwin, TRU faculty members, on

July 3/14. Maybe before they spoke for the caribou, they should find all the facts. They say the caribou have declined by 30 per cent since 2002. Before they made that statement, they should have checked with the Ministry of Environment to see how much the moose population was decimated in that same period.

It’s not about old growth or logging. It’s about wolves. In the 1970s, Weyerhaeuser’s log blocks in Berry Creek, east of Raft Mountain, had leave strips of timber “migra-tion routes” for the then-struggling caribou herd that was on the verge of extinction.

Maybe the writers should have found out exactly how much total area Wells Gray Park covers. How many thousand hectares does it take to feed a caribou?

The majority of the other letters, mainly Erik Milton’s, contained endless paragraphs of monotonous repetition. Erik did tell our editor that “The pen is mightier than the sword ... Careful how you wield it”.

On that note, hearty congratulations to Keith and all the team at Clearwater Times for first place, best newspaper in Canada, and first place, editorial page!

I must say I was very disappointed that there was no reference to Best Letter to the Editor! I think everyone knows that my letters made many of Keith’s editori-als what they were! So you see, Captain Keith, the pen is mightier than the sword.

Jim LambertonThe Rambling Man

Blackpool, B.C.

Editor, The Times:Thank you to all the many

businesses and neighbors that have made such an effort to keep such beautiful blooming baskets and gardens!

Everywhere you look our business community is bright-ened by the summer colors of flowers. The baskets really help make our community shine.

Thank you to everyone who takes the efforts to tend these beautiful little gar-dens. The bursts of color give our town a lovely vibrant energy that is surely noticed by locals and visitors alike.

Shelley SimClearwater, B.C.

Editor, The Times: “Government is a big problem if we get in

the way. We are going to get out of yours and we are going to make sure that government isn't the instrument that slows you down.”

Who said this: 1) Ronald Reagan; 2) Margaret Thatcher; 3) Milton Friedman; 4) None of the above.

Answer – number 4 – none of the above. It was B.C.'s own premier Christy Clark on Jan. 26, 2012 to the Association of Mineral Exploration.

This recent tailings pond spill from Mt. Polley shows the total vacuity of such words.

Stephen Hume points out (Aug. 6 page A9 Opinion – Vancouver Sun “Tailings Discharge Is On Liberals”) a ramshackle system. Lack

of good regulatory culture has led to repeated spills.

All of this happened on the Campbell / Clark government's watch, where mine inspec-tions have fallen to half what they were in 2001.

From the Tulameen River to Pinchi Lake, there have been mine tailing pond failures, including such deadly “Mad Hatter's” com-pounds as mercury.

And here again to quote Stephen Hume: “Who is on the hook for such environmental disasters? Why, the very taxpayer whom gov-ernment says it helps by reducing tax burden through environmental budget cuts.”

To peddle such Reaganite-Thatcherite hokum such as cute little Christie did in her

Jan. 26, 2012 speech or in the year 2014 one has to question Clark's wisdom.

Oh yes, we know. There's a free market Easter Bunny hopping over the hill to fix the tailings ponds, just as it fixed the U.S. and European banking system in 2007 – 8.

To make things worse, Bill Bennett, the head honcho for all this mining activity, refuses to recognize a disaster when he sees one. What does he want? The whole Fraser River system poisoned beyond repair?

However, these are the guys in charge here in B.C.

So, don't look for any great improvement environmentally in the future.

Dennis PeacockClearwater, B.C.

Taxpayer on the hook for tailings pond cost overrunsFlower baskets and gardens make community shine

Editor, The Times:Re: Farm changes a

great leap forward (B.C. Views, Aug. 13).

Tom Fletcher’s opin-ions are not shared by any farmers I know.

The B.C. govern-ment’s post-facto “public consultation process” is farcical given that Bill 24, which amends the Agricultural Land Commission Act, was passed this May. An

authentic public consulta-tion process should have been multi-year and prov-ince-wide, not invitation-only meetings and a one-month-long token public feedback process which highlight yet again the magnitude of our demo-cratic deficit.

Fletcher’s analogy to Mao Tse-tung’s Great Leap Forward is apt, how-ever, given B.C.’s demo-cratic deficit and because

Mao’s vision gave rise to China’s Great Famine, resulting in tens of mil-lions of deaths. The Great Leap Forward has been defined as “a very expen-sive disaster.”

British Columbians will also pay a high price for the B.C. Liberal scheme to drastically change the ALR, as our food inse-curity will increase and farm land even more polluted. The “farming”

activities proposed by the B.C. Liberals will reduce the land available to grow food. Alcohol has very limited nutritional value.

The B.C. Liberals’ con-tinued support for indus-trial agriculture, one of the world’s biggest causes of greenhouse gas emissions, combined with frack-ing, oil development and anaerobic digesters will further pollute farmland.

Manure from organic

farms is worth far more as fertilizer than as fodder for anaerobic digesters; only conventional farm-ers would seek to use their contaminated manure to generate power.

The B.C. Liberals need to remember that we all eat, including their buddies in the petroleum and the liquor sectors.

Louise TaylorGrand Forks, B.C.

Farm consultation process a farce, industry benefits


Editor, the Times:I am writing to

thank the sponsors and volunteers of the Upper Clearwater who put on a community breakfast for 120 inter-national forestry stu-dents on Aug. 18.

We received gener-ous donations from Ursula and Fritz Schaer, Anne and Roland Neave, Susan Dalby and Eskild Petersen, the Elks Lodge, Mila and Paul Vapenik, Linda and

Bill Brierly, Steve and Susan Murray, Clara Ritcey, Safety Mart and TNRD. A crew of volunteers cooked breakfast, washed dishes and cleaned up afterwards, thanks to Sharon Neufeld, Doris Laner, Ellen Ferguson, Mila Vapenik, Trina Gregson, Susanne Woods, Holley, Sandra Smith, Ursula and Fritz Schaer for their efforts.

All of us that par-ticipated in the event

were honored to do so. We had the opportu-nity to meet students came from all over the world who said they loved our valley and surrounding area. It was so nice to see them happy and grate-ful for the breakfast that had been pre-pared for them. Events like this remind me of what a generous com-munity we live in.

After breakfast Fred Eustache, his daughter Charlene and granddaughter River drummed, sang songs, and spoke about indigenous culture and gathering of medicinal plants.

The morning was a great success and we look forward to more opportunities to meet with students once the TRU research center is up and running.

Susan MurrayUpper Clearwater, B.C.

Editor's Note: Also see photo on page A11.

Canada in race with US for worst healthcare system in the world

Guest editorial by Dr. Colleen M. Flood

Opinion“ Genius is more often found in a cracked pot than in a whole one.”

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Upper Clearwater hosts 120 international forestry students

TORONTO, ON/ Troy Media/ - The lat-est Commonwealth Study ranked Canada's healthcare system a dismal second to last in a list of 11 major industrialized countries - beating out only the Americans.

This latest poor result is already being used by those bent on further privatizing health-care. They argue - as they always do - that if Canada only allowed more private finance, wait times would melt, emergency rooms would unclog and doctors, nurses, patients and the public would all be better off.

They are wrong.For starters, what most of those calling for

more private financing don't understand is that we already have a mix of public and pri-vate care. In fact, Canadians have their health needs covered by the public system only 70 per cent of the time, much less than the UK (84 per cent) or Norway (85 per cent) or even France (77 per cent). Indeed, Canadians actu-ally hold more private health insurance than Americans do.

How is this possible?First, our health system fails to offer

universal (public) coverage for prescrip-tion drugs, unlike that provided in nearly every other developed country in the world. Second, Canada also has inadequate coverage for home care and long-term care, which are more comprehensively offered in many other health systems, such as Japan, Germany, Belgium and Sweden.

Unfortunately, our health system is more like the U.S. system than most of us know. Just like the U.S., our approach to prescrip-tion drugs and home and long-term care is to have some people covered through private health insurance via their employer, some people covered by governments because they are on welfare or elderly, and a big chunk of the population going without.

Our system is also similar to the U.S. - and dissimilar to many other countries that out-perform us on health indicators - by paying physicians on a fee-for-service basis, meaning doctors are free to work as many or as few hours as they wish, whenever they wish and wherever they wish regardless of the needs of patients.

The strength of Canada's healthcare sys-tem is its commitment to restrict private finance for medically-necessary hospital and physician care. We don't let our doctors dou-

ble dip, and we keep essential health services available to all, regardless of means.

But instead of moving to adopt the poli-cies of better performing systems, Canada may in fact be taking a step backwards.

Our commitment to restrict private finance is being threatened with by a legal challenge initiated by a private clinic in B.C, set to go to trial in September. If it wins even more pri-vate financing will be introduced to Canada's health system (with some pretty clear vested interests profiting from the outcome), mov-ing it one step closer to the worst performing health system among developed countries: the United States.

Doctors would then be able to (extra) bill patients whatever they wish, on top of what payment they already receive from the gov-ernment for specific health services. Those patients who can afford it will be able to buy private health insurance to defray the costs of such extra-billing.

Instead of competing with the United States for last place, we need to start address-ing the real issues that plague our healthcare system. A good place to look for solutions would be to look at the expansive - and better performing - policies of European systems, beginning with a universal health system that includes drug coverage, home care and long-term care.

This may seem counter-intuitive when the problem plaguing our public system is always portrayed as a lack of money, but we know, as in business, that sometimes you have to spend money now to save money later. We must also look at providing incentives throughout our public and private sectors in the healthcare system to ensure that the right care is delivered to the right people in a timely way.

There is no doubt that, if the constitution-al challenge is successful in British Columbia, the problems we see in the Canadian health system - fragmentation, lack of coordination, lack of access to important kinds of care and wait times for those without private means - will worsen. Why would we want to race to the bottom of the pack?

– Dr. Colleen M. Flood is an expert advisor with EvidenceNetwork.ca and a Professor in the Faculty of Law, the School of Public Policy & Governance, and the Institute of Health Policy Management & Evaluation University of Toronto.

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45 YEARS AGO:A proposed

water system for the Clearwater Flats and Clearwater Secondary School area was passed by a 70.5 per cent majority at a public meeting. The province would not give Clearwater Improvement District the go-ahead until near-ly all of the potential water users in the area had paid $100 for a 3/4-inch connection.

P.A. (Phil) Gaglardi was well ahead in the North Thompson of his nearest opponent, the NDP's Jim Jacobs, as Social Credit was re-elected with an even larger majority than they had when the pro-vincial legislature dis-solved.

40 YEARS AGO:For the first time,

North Thompson School District 26 was to have its own full-time superintendent with the appointment of John Denley.

35 YEARS AGO:Clearwater

Secondary School grounds were the set-ting for the Caravan Stage Company. The horse-drawn carriages and puppet show was billed as "the world's only open-air, horse-drawn theatre com-pany."

The annual Pumpkin Hoot Harvest Festival was under way. It was being held in Birch Island.

30 YEARS AGO:Former Prime

Minister of Canada Joe Clark was to visit Clearwater with Conservative candidate Mike Latta to assist Latta in an upcoming federal election.

The Rhino Party candidate and his fam-ily trundled a "John Turner" in a wheelbar-row in the Vavenby Loggers' Day parade — a toilet that revolved when a handle was turned.

A meeting was planned for Clearwater to discuss the environ-mental impacts of CN's twin-track program.

25 YEARS AGO:Slocan's Vavenby

sawmill was to shut down for about three weeks during the fall

for renovations costing $16 to $17 million, said mill general manager John MacPherson. The changes would involve installing a brand new sawmill inside the exist-ing buildings.

An official from the Royal B.C. Museum was excited about a recently re-discovered butterfly and moth col-lection put together by Ted Moilliet while a teenager on his family's Vavenby sheep ranch from 1921 to 1923. Some of the moths in it had never been collect-ed otherwise in B.C.

20 YEARS AGO:Exactly 11 months

after the start of a massive commu-nity fundraising effort, Clearwater and District Highway Rescue Society placed an order for a new rescue van. Over $60,000 of the tar-geted $80,000 had been raised. The new vehicle would be a 1995 Chev crew cab with a variety of rescue equipment.

TNRD property taxes would increase by one-third if residents voted to implement a proposed Emergency 911 service. Area B (Blue River-Avola) director Steve Quinn was the only member of the TNRD board opposed to the initia-tive.

15 YEARS AGO:A helicopter found

an Austrian woman who was lost near Fight Lake in Wells Gray Park. She had become separated from her hus-band when she stayed behind to look at flow-ers.

Longtime Clearwater resident Raymond (Brother Ray) Hitchcock received a surprise visit from his grandson Philip Hitchcock.

Local physician Ifor Thomas and Clearwater-based outdoor guide Robert Beaudry made the first kayak descent of the Rausch River, located north of Wells Gray Park.

10 YEARS AGO:Derek Bottomley,

governor of Rotary District 5060, officially opened a gazebo built by Clearwater Rotary Club at Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital.

Preliminary discus-sions with Canfor and Weyerhaeuser found no roadblocks to a pro-posed community for-est. “They’re prepared to work with us,” vice-chairman Derek Morris reported to the Wells Gray Country commu-nity forest committee.

The RCMP appoint-ed Stuart Seib to be

the new sergeant-in-charge of Clearwater Detachment. As a corporal, he had been acting NCO-in-charge since Sgt. Steve Giesinger had retired in June.

The federal govern-ment needed to ratio-nalize its regulations so local ranchers could process and export their product, said Vavenby rancher Ed Shook. He was one of half-a-dozen local cattle and sheep producers to meet with M.P. Betty Hinton to discuss problems in their industries.

5 YEARS AGO:Wells Gray Outdoor

Club received a let-ter from MLA Kevin Krueger, North Thompson Economic Development Society president, forgiving the $52,500 balance on the loan the club used to purchase a Pisten-Bully groomer. The money came from the result of dissolving the North Thompson Economic Development Society and the North Thompson Relief Association.

Communities along Highway 5 from Valemount to Vavenby were benefiting from $61,380 to remove trees impacted by the moun-tain pine beetle, accord-ing to a news release from the Ministry of Community and Rural Development. “This project is allowing four workers to continue using their skills in and around the com-munities of Valemount, Blue River, Clearwater and Vavenby,” said

Shirley Bond, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure and MLA for Prince George-Valemount.

A group of like-minded folk estab-lished the Clearwater Volcanoes Society. The society was a grassroots organization dedicated to promoting the value of the Clearwater River Valley as a place for recreational enjoyment and outdoor education. The society’s purpose was to foster an aware-ness and appreciation of the natural environ-ment of the Clearwater River and its watershed; to foster the use of the area for outdoor educa-tion and recreation; and to promote the creation and maintenance of trails for the enjoyment of present and future generations.

1 YEAR AGO:Volcanologist Dr.

Cathie Hickson gave a three-day workshop on the volcanic features of Wells Gray Park as part of Wells Gray World Heritage Year. She had done her Ph.D. research on the park's volcanoes.

Retired physician Dr. Bob Mackenzie called for the restoration of the former planer mill site on the Flats. It could be used as a festival ground, community garden, greenhouse and other facilities, he said.

M.P. Cathy McLeod, MLA Terry Lake, TNRD chair Randy Murray, Wells Gray Country director Tim Pennell, and Thompson Headwaters director Willow MacDonald were among the digni-taries on hand for the official opening of the eco-depot in Clearwater.

The TNRD board held a meeting in the Legion at Clearwater. Mayor John Harwood talked about partner-ships in his welcoming address.

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TNRD highlights from Aug. 21 meeting:Presentation by MLA Jackie Tegart

Jackie Tegart, Liberal MLA for the Fraser-Nicola riding, provided an update on the spring legislative session, her consultation activities and her goals for her constituency.

MLA Tegart also highlighted her involvement with the revisions to the Water Act, ATV regula-tions and her work as the poverty liaison for the province.

Waste collection service approved for BrookmereElectoral Area N Alternative Waste

Collection Service Establishment Bylaw No. 2462 was adopted, which ensures that a waste collection service will continue to be provided for the residents in the Brookmere area.

The waste collection service meets the needs of the community of Brookmere and is consis-tent with the TNRD solid waste management plan’s objectives.

Federal Gas Tax funding providedThe Lytton Parish Hall will receive upgrades

to its handicap ramp through $25,000 of Federal Gas Tax revenues–Community Works Fund, allocated to Electoral Area “I” (Blue Sky Country).

The Heffley Creek, South Thompson and McLure eco-depots will receive updates through the expenditure of up to $35,000 of Federal Gas Tax revenues-Community Works Fund allocated to Electoral Area “P” (Rivers and the Peaks).

The Resort Municipality of Sun Peaks will receive $50,000 towards the construction of a new ice arena through the same fund.

The board approved the expenditure to a maximum of $20,000 from Federal Gas Tax revenues–Community Works Fund allocated to Electoral Area “L” (Grasslands) for lighting upgrades at the Pritchard Fire Hall.

Provincial Winter Fair Receives $5,000Cara Haughton, interim secretary of the

Provincial Winter Fair, accompanied by two 4-H members, provided a presentation on the 76th Provincial Winter Fair and Top Hand Ranch competition.

At the request of the delegation, the TNRD board provided a diamond spon-sorship of $5,000 towards the fair, which is scheduled to be held Sept. 25 to 29 in Barriere.

Whitecroft Fire Protection Service establishedThe Whitecroft Fire Protection Service

Area Establishment Bylaw No. 2471 was approved.

The Resort Municipality of Sun Peaks will provide the service, effective Jan. 1, 2015.

Cherry Creek–Savona OCP given second readingCherry Creek–Savona Official Community

Plan Bylaw No. 2472, 2014, was given second reading.

The OCP will be taken to a public hearing in conjunction with a future regular Board of Directors meeting.

Theft of snowblowerClearwater RCMP are looking

for public assistance in locating a Craftsman snowblower, burgundy in colour, model# C45952101.

The snowblower was stolen from the Pinegrove Trailer Park in Blackpool.

Contact the RCMP at 250-674-2237 if you have any information that may assist in the investiga-tion.

Found keysA set of keys/key fob have

been turned into the RCMP detachment. They were left at a local business.

If you have recently lost your keys you can call or attend the RCMP Detachment.

Missing person locatedClearwater RCMP was advised

of a male missing from a resort in Clearwater. The elderly male had been away from his room for up to two days.

The male was located safely later the same night. The male said he and his dog had been hik-ing in Wells Grey Park near Battle Mountain when he got turned around and wandered through the bush all night.

The male was able to get his bearings and find his own way back out.

The male had left a map in his room of the area he was going to hike in. If Wells Gray Search and Rescue had been activated, the search would have begun where the male had mapped his hiking trail.

Stolen semi from SaskatoonClearwater RCMP were

advised of a stolen 2014 Volvo semi-tractor out of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. The vehicle was tracked to Jasper then observed in Avola.

The vehicle drove through Clearwater on its way to Kamloops. Kamloops RCMP located the stolen vehicle and arrested the driver for possession of stolen property and an out-standing mental health apprehen-sion warrant.

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Car wash helps Food Bank(L-r) Tera Stephenson, Taylyne Elliot, Tatianna Stephenson and Kyanna Elliot wash a small car during a car wash held to benefit Clearwater Food Bank at Wells Gray Inn over the weekend. Organizers reported they raised over $1,300 over the weekend. Photo by Keith McNeill


45 YEARS AGO:A proposed

water system for the Clearwater Flats and Clearwater Secondary School area was passed by a 70.5 per cent majority at a public meeting. The province would not give Clearwater Improvement District the go-ahead until near-ly all of the potential water users in the area had paid $100 for a 3/4-inch connection.

P.A. (Phil) Gaglardi was well ahead in the North Thompson of his nearest opponent, the NDP's Jim Jacobs, as Social Credit was re-elected with an even larger majority than they had when the pro-vincial legislature dis-solved.

40 YEARS AGO:For the first time,

North Thompson School District 26 was to have its own full-time superintendent with the appointment of John Denley.

35 YEARS AGO:Clearwater

Secondary School grounds were the set-ting for the Caravan Stage Company. The horse-drawn carriages and puppet show was billed as "the world's only open-air, horse-drawn theatre com-pany."

The annual Pumpkin Hoot Harvest Festival was under way. It was being held in Birch Island.

30 YEARS AGO:Former Prime

Minister of Canada Joe Clark was to visit Clearwater with Conservative candidate Mike Latta to assist Latta in an upcoming federal election.

The Rhino Party candidate and his fam-ily trundled a "John Turner" in a wheelbar-row in the Vavenby Loggers' Day parade — a toilet that revolved when a handle was turned.

A meeting was planned for Clearwater to discuss the environ-mental impacts of CN's twin-track program.

25 YEARS AGO:Slocan's Vavenby

sawmill was to shut down for about three weeks during the fall

for renovations costing $16 to $17 million, said mill general manager John MacPherson. The changes would involve installing a brand new sawmill inside the exist-ing buildings.

An official from the Royal B.C. Museum was excited about a recently re-discovered butterfly and moth col-lection put together by Ted Moilliet while a teenager on his family's Vavenby sheep ranch from 1921 to 1923. Some of the moths in it had never been collect-ed otherwise in B.C.

20 YEARS AGO:Exactly 11 months

after the start of a massive commu-nity fundraising effort, Clearwater and District Highway Rescue Society placed an order for a new rescue van. Over $60,000 of the tar-geted $80,000 had been raised. The new vehicle would be a 1995 Chev crew cab with a variety of rescue equipment.

TNRD property taxes would increase by one-third if residents voted to implement a proposed Emergency 911 service. Area B (Blue River-Avola) director Steve Quinn was the only member of the TNRD board opposed to the initia-tive.

15 YEARS AGO:A helicopter found

an Austrian woman who was lost near Fight Lake in Wells Gray Park. She had become separated from her hus-band when she stayed behind to look at flow-ers.

Longtime Clearwater resident Raymond (Brother Ray) Hitchcock received a surprise visit from his grandson Philip Hitchcock.

Local physician Ifor Thomas and Clearwater-based outdoor guide Robert Beaudry made the first kayak descent of the Rausch River, located north of Wells Gray Park.

10 YEARS AGO:Derek Bottomley,

governor of Rotary District 5060, officially opened a gazebo built by Clearwater Rotary Club at Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital.

Preliminary discus-sions with Canfor and Weyerhaeuser found no roadblocks to a pro-posed community for-est. “They’re prepared to work with us,” vice-chairman Derek Morris reported to the Wells Gray Country commu-nity forest committee.

The RCMP appoint-ed Stuart Seib to be

the new sergeant-in-charge of Clearwater Detachment. As a corporal, he had been acting NCO-in-charge since Sgt. Steve Giesinger had retired in June.

The federal govern-ment needed to ratio-nalize its regulations so local ranchers could process and export their product, said Vavenby rancher Ed Shook. He was one of half-a-dozen local cattle and sheep producers to meet with M.P. Betty Hinton to discuss problems in their industries.

5 YEARS AGO:Wells Gray Outdoor

Club received a let-ter from MLA Kevin Krueger, North Thompson Economic Development Society president, forgiving the $52,500 balance on the loan the club used to purchase a Pisten-Bully groomer. The money came from the result of dissolving the North Thompson Economic Development Society and the North Thompson Relief Association.

Communities along Highway 5 from Valemount to Vavenby were benefiting from $61,380 to remove trees impacted by the moun-tain pine beetle, accord-ing to a news release from the Ministry of Community and Rural Development. “This project is allowing four workers to continue using their skills in and around the com-munities of Valemount, Blue River, Clearwater and Vavenby,” said

Shirley Bond, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure and MLA for Prince George-Valemount.

A group of like-minded folk estab-lished the Clearwater Volcanoes Society. The society was a grassroots organization dedicated to promoting the value of the Clearwater River Valley as a place for recreational enjoyment and outdoor education. The society’s purpose was to foster an aware-ness and appreciation of the natural environ-ment of the Clearwater River and its watershed; to foster the use of the area for outdoor educa-tion and recreation; and to promote the creation and maintenance of trails for the enjoyment of present and future generations.

1 YEAR AGO:Volcanologist Dr.

Cathie Hickson gave a three-day workshop on the volcanic features of Wells Gray Park as part of Wells Gray World Heritage Year. She had done her Ph.D. research on the park's volcanoes.

Retired physician Dr. Bob Mackenzie called for the restoration of the former planer mill site on the Flats. It could be used as a festival ground, community garden, greenhouse and other facilities, he said.

M.P. Cathy McLeod, MLA Terry Lake, TNRD chair Randy Murray, Wells Gray Country director Tim Pennell, and Thompson Headwaters director Willow MacDonald were among the digni-taries on hand for the official opening of the eco-depot in Clearwater.

The TNRD board held a meeting in the Legion at Clearwater. Mayor John Harwood talked about partner-ships in his welcoming address.

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Tom Fletcher – Black Press

The B.C. government has launched a new website to pre-pare parents for a possible con-tinuation of the teacher strike after Labour Day.

The website, bcparentinfo.ca, promises the latest bargain-ing updates on B.C.'s festering teacher dispute, and will act as a portal for parents registering to collect $40 a day for each child under 12 if the strike drags on.

It also offers links to online learning resources from school districts, which have proliferated in recent years.

Talks have continued under a media blackout since mediator Vince Ready met the two sides last week.

"Mr. Ready agreed to monitor the situation, and to resume exploratory talks or commence full media-tion when he believes it will be productive," the B.C. Teachers' Federation and B.C. Public School Employers' Association said in a brief statement.

Negotiations broke off and a full-scale strike and lockout ended the school year in June. B.C. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Kelleher met both sides

earlier but declined to attempt mediation, after finding too large a gap between the two sides.

Education Minister Peter Fassbender and BCPSEA chief negotiator Peter Cameron have maintained that the BCTF's ben-efit demands remain far beyond those of other public sector unions that have settled con-tracts. Also at issue is class size and special needs support, with

BCPSEA's latest offer rejected by the union and the latest of a series of court actions scheduled for this fall.

Ready's last involvement in the long-running series of teach-er disputes was as an industrial inquiry commissioner in 2007. At that time he recommended that a senior provincial official be involved in talks along with an independent mediator.

8 - 9Parents get website guide to teacher strike

Education Minister Peter Fassbender

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”

Mr. Ready agreed to monitor the situation, and to resume exploratory talks ...

BCTF and BCPSEA

Though millions of Canadians now see the � rst Monday in September as one last opportunity to enjoy some summer recreation with friends and family members, Labour Day is symbolic of much more than long weekends and backyard barbecues.

Labour Day was inspired in large part by Canada’s growing industrialization in the second half of the 19th century, when competition for work in the nation’s rapidly growing cities was � erce and workers who complained of long work weeks or poor working conditions could easily be replaced. Such was the case in Toronto in 1872, when

printers threatened to strike after years of lobbying for shorter work weeks. Those protests went ignored, and on March 25, 1872, the city’s printers went on strike.

Within weeks, other workers in the city began to support the printers, whose strike had interrupted Toronto’s thriving publishing industry. Within three weeks of the printers going on strike, 2,000 workers marched through the streets of Toronto.

The number of marchers gradually grew, and eventually 10 percent of the city’s population, or 10,000 people, had joined in the march that culminated at Queen’s Park.

But the striking worker’s efforts did not go unchallenged, as Toronto Globe

founder George Brown replaced his printers with workers from nearby towns and even took legal action to put an end to the strike and have its organizers arrested for criminal conspiracy.

But Prime Minister John A. Macdonald, who worked on the opposite side of the political aisle as Brown, spoke out against the publisher’s efforts during a public demonstration at City Hall. Macdonald eventually passed the Trade Union Act, decriminalizing trade unions, and set the leaders of the

strike free.Though many printers who walked out never

regained their jobs, and those who did still did not earn shorter work weeks, their efforts did mark an important step forward with regard to worker’s rights in Canada. The movement that had started in Toronto soon spread to other Canadian cities, where workers also demanded shorter work weeks.

Other cities also adopted parades in honour of the march that � rst caught the attention of Macdonald in 1872, and in 1894 then-Prime Minister Sir John Thompson of� cially declared Labour Day a national holiday.

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8 - 9BC Farmers’ Markets launch Ode to a Farmer contest for Farmers Appreciation Week, Sept. 8 – 15

VANCOUVER – The BC Association of Farmers’ Markets (BCAFM) invites British Columbians to show their appreciation for local farmers in the form of a poem – a haiku, a ballad, an ode or a limerick, the style is up to you. Writers alike are invited to submit their best agriculture-inspired poems to the second annual Ode To A Farmer Poetry Contest, in honour of Farmers Appreciation Week, Sept. 8-15.

The grand prize win-ner will receive a $150 gift certificate to the BC farm-ers’ market of their choice. To celebrate the diversity of BC’s agriculture, contest judges will select a grand prize winner, plus one win-ning poem in each region of BC: Cariboo Chilcotin Coast, Kootenay Rockies, Northern British Columbia, Thompson Okanagan, Vancouver, Coast and Mountains, and

Vancouver Island. Winning regional authors will receive a $50 gift certificate to the BC farmers’ market of their choice. The contest is open to all British Columbia residents. Submissions will be accepted online or by mail until Sunday, Sept. 7 at 11:59 p.m.

“BC farmers are our best source for fresh, healthy, local food,” says Jon Bell, BCAFM president, “and the poetry con-test is a means to express our

gratitude for B.C. farmers and all the ways they contribute to our health, communities and economy.”

This is the fifth annual Farmers Appreciation Week, an annual event highlighting the important contribution that local food and farmers make to our lives. Farmers Appreciation Week will be celebrated at farmers’ markets across BC from September 8 – 15, 2014. For more infor-

mation on how to participate, see the Farmers Appreciation Week website.

The BCAFM is a not-for-profit association that rep-resents 125 farmers’ markets across the province and works to support, develop and pro-mote farmers’ markets in all regions of BC. For more infor-mation on the BCAFM or to find a farmers’ market near you, visit www.bcfarmersmar-ket.org.

Osha Tobin holds a giant romaine lettuce in front of the corn patch she helped plant in the Avola Commu-nity Garden. The garden is on the Avola Schoolhouse property, which is owned by the TNRD. It is open to any residents who would like to plant a garden.

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Above: Osha Tobin stands in front of the sunflowers she planted in the Avola Community Garden.

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Tom Fletcher – Black Press

The B.C. government has launched a new website to pre-pare parents for a possible con-tinuation of the teacher strike after Labour Day.

The website, bcparentinfo.ca, promises the latest bargain-ing updates on B.C.'s festering teacher dispute, and will act as a portal for parents registering to collect $40 a day for each child under 12 if the strike drags on.

It also offers links to online learning resources from school districts, which have proliferated in recent years.

Talks have continued under a media blackout since mediator Vince Ready met the two sides last week.

"Mr. Ready agreed to monitor the situation, and to resume exploratory talks or commence full media-tion when he believes it will be productive," the B.C. Teachers' Federation and B.C. Public School Employers' Association said in a brief statement.

Negotiations broke off and a full-scale strike and lockout ended the school year in June. B.C. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Kelleher met both sides

earlier but declined to attempt mediation, after finding too large a gap between the two sides.

Education Minister Peter Fassbender and BCPSEA chief negotiator Peter Cameron have maintained that the BCTF's ben-efit demands remain far beyond those of other public sector unions that have settled con-tracts. Also at issue is class size and special needs support, with

BCPSEA's latest offer rejected by the union and the latest of a series of court actions scheduled for this fall.

Ready's last involvement in the long-running series of teach-er disputes was as an industrial inquiry commissioner in 2007. At that time he recommended that a senior provincial official be involved in talks along with an independent mediator.

8 - 9Parents get website guide to teacher strike

Education Minister Peter Fassbender

“

”

Mr. Ready agreed to monitor the situation, and to resume exploratory talks ...

BCTF and BCPSEA

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The banning of smoking in public places is starting to see positive changes in many areas of healthcare. One benefit is a 10 per cent drop in the rates of pre-term births and childhood asthma where smoking bans have been initiated. Unfortunately, only 16 per cent of the people of the world are covered by these non-smoking laws and 40 per cent of the world’s children are still exposed to second-hand smoke.

A peptic ulcer is a breakdown in the protective lining of the stomach or part of the small intestine. In the ‘old days’ prior to the 1970s, treatment consisted of dietary changes, lots of antacids and possibly even an operation. Today we know that most peptic ulcers are caused by the bacterium, H. Pylori. It infects 1 in 4 people but most don’t get an ulcer. Those that do can be treated with antibiotics and a powerful acid-reducer. No more bland diets or surgery today!

Pharmacists are asked about the benefits of eating garlic or supplements to help certain ailments. It has been used for medicinal purposes for thousands of years in India, China and Egypt. The current scientific evidence says it may possibly be effective for reducing high blood pressure, keeping arteries healthy, reducing the risk of colon, rectal and stomach cancer (if eaten raw). It is unlikely to help those with diabetes, peptic ulcers, high cholesterol or preventing breast cancer.

Some people say that garlic helps prevent the common cold. If it works for you, that’s great. There is not a lot of high quality evidence that this is so but the side effects are minimal if you take it. Our pharmacists can add a balanced perspective to many of the popular herbal treatments. There’s a lot of hype out there. We can add some common sense to it all. Consult your doctor, too.

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Mist and atmosphere inspire painterUpper Clearwater artist Doris Laner holds “Alpine Rain”, an oil painting inspired by a hike she made to Fight Lake in Wells Gray Park several years ago. In front of her are “Birthday Morning Mist” (l), a painting of Helmcken Falls, and “Rock Roses” (r), which was inspired by the basalt formations at White Horse Bluff. All three are among the six paintings by Laner that the winner of the second prize in two treasure hunts happening now in the park will get the choice of . First prize will be a painting of an eagle by world famous wildlife artist Robert Bateman. In the center below Laner is “Pyramid Bay”, which is the prize in a raffle. Details about the treasure hunts and raffle are available at the Wells Gray Infocenter. Photo by Keith McNeill

Most people I talk to say they usually read food nutrition labels, but often find the information confus-ing. Current labels typically require a keen attention to detail and a bit of time to navigate the information. Comparing products can be a challenge because serving sizes vary. Most people say they look at sugar on the label but do not know how much is too much. “What does 24 grams of sugar really mean?”

Well Health Canada is ready to change things up. They are in the process of revising the way information is shown on nutrition labels for packaged food. The aim is to make them easier to read and more relevant to peoples lives. For example, one of the recommendations is that serving sizes be con-

sistent for similar foods and better reflect the amount a person typically eats.

Of the numerous pro-posed changes, I think the recommendations for sugar are worth paying attention to. One proposed change is to list the amount of added sugars on the Nutrition Facts Table. This is in addition to listing the total quantity of sugar. Currently only total sugar is listed, which includes naturally occurring sugar and added sugar. Providing the amount of added sugars will help people make health-ier choices. Typically foods that are higher in added sug-ars are more processed and less healthy.

As well, all added sugars

will be grouped together on the ingredients list, so it will be easier to see the all the different forms of sugar in a product. Emphasizing added sugar is important as excess consumption is linked to childhood obesity, type 2 diabetes, and other chronic diseases.

However, Health Canada is not recommending a maxi-mum limit for added sugars specifically. Instead they sug-gest a target of 100 grams for maximum total sugar con-sumption (natural sourced sugars plus added sugars). They believe sugar is sugar, whether it’s from an apple or a cookie. Many experts say this doesn’t go far enough and a maximum intake

should be set for added sugar as it is the main culprit for health problems. Personally I agree that consumers need to see a maximum target for added sugars so I gave my feedback through Health Canada’s online consulta-tion.

If you want to participate in the consultation you can give feedback by answering a series of questions online. Visit the Nutrition Labelling Consultation page on the Health Canada website. Here you will also see a summary of all the proposed changes (I only touched on a few).

http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/label-etiquet/consulta-tion/index-eng.php

– Author Simone Jennings, RD, is a former Clearwater resident and works with the community nutrition program with Interior Health

Are Canada’s proposed nutrition label changes sweet enough?

Times Staff

An official ribbon-cutting to open the municipal hall portion of the new Dutch Lake Community Center will be held tomorrow after-noon (Friday), Aug. 29.

Member of Parliament Cathy McLeod will be present for the event, as will be Clearwater Mayor John Harwood and Lousie Weaver, chair of Yellowhead Community Services Society.

The event is due to begin at 1:45 p.m., when M.P. Mcleod will arrive and be greeted by Harwood. The mayor will welcome the guests and the community, and give a project overview.

McLeod will speak about a $92,000 commu-nity infrastructure grant that went into convert-ing the former school.

Louise Weaver will then speak, to be followed by the ribbon-cutting at 2 p.m.

The new community center, which is located in the former Dutch Lake School, now houses the municipal offices, a seniors drop-in cen-ter, an arts and culture center, departments of Yellowhead Community Services, Thompson Rivers University satellite campus, and a busi-ness incubation center that includes Wells Gray Country services committee, Wells Gray Community Forest, Clearwater and District Chamber of Commerce, and Tourism Wells Gray.

The official opening for the whole building will be held Sept. 20 in a major event.

Ribbon-cutting on Friday for new town hall

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Justin Jackson

IFSS 2014, stands for the International Forestry Students Symposium 2014, and is the yearly gather-ing and AGM of IFSA, the International Forestry Students Association.

IFSA is a global net-work of students in forest-ry and forest sciences, unit-ing approximately 3,000 students from roughly 73 member associations from over 50 countries. It is a non-governmental, non for profit and non religious organization run entirely by students, for students. It encourages students to engage in regional and international meetings and explore ecological, cultural and operational differences in forest management.

Through their involve-ment with IFSA, students gain a broader educational experience and perspective on forestry at a local and international scale. IFSA also acts as a platform for students to participate in international decision making processes and international congresses, thanks to its partnership with major international forestry organizations.

The year 2014 was the first time in its 42-year existence that IFSS has taken place in western North America. It was hosted as a joint event by University of British Columbia,University of Northern British Columbia, and Thompson Rivers University.

The two-week long symposium toured B.C. and taught the participants about the ecological, eco-nomic and social values unique to the forests of our province. This sym-posium also provided an opportunity for many of the students to network and create meaningful connections with other stu-dents, local industry and academic institutions.

We had 106 total par-ticipants throughout the entire symposium, as well as nearly 25 volunteers and organizers who helped make the event possible. Most of the volunteers were students from the three universities who have spent the last two years organizing and planning.

IFSS 2014 was split into three main portions, each mainly organized by the university from that portion of the project. UBC organized the time on the south coast, UNBC organized central BC, and TRU organized the central interior.

Because TRU has the Wells Gray Research and Education Centre, we thought it would be nice to travel to Wells Gray Provincial Park, set up camp and hike around some of the forests and natural features found with the park.

We split the group up into two camps, one stay-ing at the TRU site, and the other staying at Wells

Gray Guest Ranch.Because of the back-

ground of the students, many of them are just as interested in the make up of the forests, from the grasses and forbs to the shrubs in the understory, as well as the kinds of trees found, and what type of

climate these trees indicate. We were in three groups, and were able to see Ray Farm, Bailey Chutes (with salmon), Trevor Goward’s ponds, and the Trophy Mountains. The entire group was also able to visit the world famous Helmcken Falls.

Camping in tents and cabins gave the students a real Canadian experience, where we sit around camp-fires, talk and tell stories watch for shooting stars in the night sky above.

We had various fac-ulty from TRU up to give the tours and talk about local issues, as well as the environment, and even had Sharon Neufeld help

us out with an absolutely amazing pancake breakfast on the morning of Aug. 18.

Many of the students think of that as one of the highlights of the trip!

We were also welcomed by council member Fred Fortier of Simpcw First Nation, as well as his daughter and granddaugh-ter.

International forestry students tour Wells Gray Park

Forestry students from many different nations eat breakfast in the Upper Clearwater Hall on Monday, Aug. 18. A total of 120 students from all over the world were on a two-week tour of B.C. to look at ecosystem types, timber operations, sawmills, communities, and research forests. They were taking part in the 42nd annual International Forestry Students Symposium. Also see the letter to the editor on page A4. Photo by Mila Vapenik

Pancakes wait in a steamer to be eaten as volunteers feed breakfast to participants in the International Forestry Students Symposium on Monday morning, Aug. 18. Photo by Mila Vapenik

Simpcw First Nation councillor Fred Fortier (center, back to camera), his daughter and granddaughter welcome more than 100 par-ticipants in the International Forestry Students Symposium to Upper Clearwater Hall. The group spent some time touring Wells Gray Park while on a two-week tour of the province. Photo by Mila Vapenik


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Mist and atmosphere inspire painterUpper Clearwater artist Doris Laner holds “Alpine Rain”, an oil painting inspired by a hike she made to Fight Lake in Wells Gray Park several years ago. In front of her are “Birthday Morning Mist” (l), a painting of Helmcken Falls, and “Rock Roses” (r), which was inspired by the basalt formations at White Horse Bluff. All three are among the six paintings by Laner that the winner of the second prize in two treasure hunts happening now in the park will get the choice of . First prize will be a painting of an eagle by world famous wildlife artist Robert Bateman. In the center below Laner is “Pyramid Bay”, which is the prize in a raffle. Details about the treasure hunts and raffle are available at the Wells Gray Infocenter. Photo by Keith McNeill

Most people I talk to say they usually read food nutrition labels, but often find the information confus-ing. Current labels typically require a keen attention to detail and a bit of time to navigate the information. Comparing products can be a challenge because serving sizes vary. Most people say they look at sugar on the label but do not know how much is too much. “What does 24 grams of sugar really mean?”

Well Health Canada is ready to change things up. They are in the process of revising the way information is shown on nutrition labels for packaged food. The aim is to make them easier to read and more relevant to peoples lives. For example, one of the recommendations is that serving sizes be con-

sistent for similar foods and better reflect the amount a person typically eats.

Of the numerous pro-posed changes, I think the recommendations for sugar are worth paying attention to. One proposed change is to list the amount of added sugars on the Nutrition Facts Table. This is in addition to listing the total quantity of sugar. Currently only total sugar is listed, which includes naturally occurring sugar and added sugar. Providing the amount of added sugars will help people make health-ier choices. Typically foods that are higher in added sug-ars are more processed and less healthy.

As well, all added sugars

will be grouped together on the ingredients list, so it will be easier to see the all the different forms of sugar in a product. Emphasizing added sugar is important as excess consumption is linked to childhood obesity, type 2 diabetes, and other chronic diseases.

However, Health Canada is not recommending a maxi-mum limit for added sugars specifically. Instead they sug-gest a target of 100 grams for maximum total sugar con-sumption (natural sourced sugars plus added sugars). They believe sugar is sugar, whether it’s from an apple or a cookie. Many experts say this doesn’t go far enough and a maximum intake

should be set for added sugar as it is the main culprit for health problems. Personally I agree that consumers need to see a maximum target for added sugars so I gave my feedback through Health Canada’s online consulta-tion.

If you want to participate in the consultation you can give feedback by answering a series of questions online. Visit the Nutrition Labelling Consultation page on the Health Canada website. Here you will also see a summary of all the proposed changes (I only touched on a few).

http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/label-etiquet/consulta-tion/index-eng.php

– Author Simone Jennings, RD, is a former Clearwater resident and works with the community nutrition program with Interior Health

Are Canada’s proposed nutrition label changes sweet enough?

Times Staff

An official ribbon-cutting to open the municipal hall portion of the new Dutch Lake Community Center will be held tomorrow after-noon (Friday), Aug. 29.

Member of Parliament Cathy McLeod will be present for the event, as will be Clearwater Mayor John Harwood and Lousie Weaver, chair of Yellowhead Community Services Society.

The event is due to begin at 1:45 p.m., when M.P. Mcleod will arrive and be greeted by Harwood. The mayor will welcome the guests and the community, and give a project overview.

McLeod will speak about a $92,000 commu-nity infrastructure grant that went into convert-ing the former school.

Louise Weaver will then speak, to be followed by the ribbon-cutting at 2 p.m.

The new community center, which is located in the former Dutch Lake School, now houses the municipal offices, a seniors drop-in cen-ter, an arts and culture center, departments of Yellowhead Community Services, Thompson Rivers University satellite campus, and a busi-ness incubation center that includes Wells Gray Country services committee, Wells Gray Community Forest, Clearwater and District Chamber of Commerce, and Tourism Wells Gray.

The official opening for the whole building will be held Sept. 20 in a major event.

Ribbon-cutting on Friday for new town hall

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It was another suc-cessful Ladies Golf Night on Aug. 21 with 22 golfers out for the front 9 – another lovely

day for a game of golf. Getting the ball onto the fifth green in one stroke is still eluding most of us and the Deuce and Birdie pot continue to grow.

The winners for the week are: Low Gross: Carol Hindle, Madeline Klassen, Rose Harley; Low Net: Debbie Pearce, Jan Johnston, Daisy Hystad; Closest

to Pin: Madeline K.; Long Drive: Carol H., Cleo Schwartz, Eileen Sedgwick; Long putt: Debbie Pearce, Madeline K., Eileen S.; Longest Drive in 2: Karen Caissie, Marg Anderson, Daisy H.; Least putts: Marg A.; Most Putts: Maureen Nelson; Longest Putt for all flights: Jan J.; Closest to Windmill: Tanya Desjarlais; RIP (ball in water on #1): Abbey Bates – always nice to replace an old ball with a shiny new one.

Thank you to our sponsors: The Caboose, Home Hardware, Clearwater Computers, The Painted Turtle Restaurant, Century 21 Realty, Absolute Hair, Wells Gray Inn, Rona, TNT, O’Bryans Café, and Pharmasave.

The Club Championship games will be played on Sept. 20. All members will be welcome. More details to come. Remember, only three more times left to win the Birdie Pot.

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Sports

Learn to play tennisSome of the participants in a junior tennis camp put on by District of Clearwater gather on the court at Rotary Sports Park. The camp for ages six to 13 was held Monday to Thursday of last week with instructor Sabine Cooperman. Photo submitted

Only three Ladies Golf Nights left for 2014

Foundation gives to playground

Hazel Wadlegger (l), on behalf of the North Thompson Community Foundation, presents a $1,000 cheque to Sabine Cooperman of the Raft River Elementary School PAC. The money will go towards the Courtney and Skye Buck Memorial Courtyard/Playground at the school. Playground construction has started, and the engineered Fibar will be placed under the play equipment this week, with finishing touches happening over the next month. Parents, please note that the playground is still in construction mode and not safe for kids to play on.Photo submitted

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Lessons beginthe week of September 15


Keith McNeill

Unremitting hard work. That's what being a pioneer in the Upper Clearwater Valley sounded like, according to Clara Ritcey and Ellen Ferguson.

It also sounded like it was a lot of fun.

Ritcey and Ferguson, daughters of pioneers Ted and Jennie Helset, gave a presentation titled “Pioneer Food” at Upper Clearwater Hall on Saturday evening.

The presentation was part of the Wells Gray Rocks series being held this summer.

Getting enough to eat was a constant struggle, the two sisters said.

Most of the men had hunting licenses but that didn't necessarily mean they followed all the rules.

Fortunately, the game wardens were based in Kamloops.

In order to get to Upper Clearwater they needed to take the train to Clearwater, then walk the rest of the way.

One particular game warden liked to visit once a year. Before he came he would write a letter to Frank Shook and family, asking if he could have a place to stay.

Naturally, the Shooks would pass the word around the neigh-borhood that the game warden was coming, thereby avoiding any unnecessary incidents.

“He knew darn well what we were eating and it wasn't baloney sandwiches,” Clara Ritcey said.

What the people ate depended on the season.

In the spring, they would care-fully gather the first dandelion shoots and eat them with potato salad.

These were the first greens in their diet since Christmas and tasted delicious.

When the dandelions got big-ger, they would be eaten as a steamed vegetable with vinegar.

Jesse Emery, later Mrs. Roy Shook, used to can large quanti-ties of pigweed or lamb's quarter.

At the end of May, every-one would plant a large garden. Planting had to be timed properly to miss the last frost or, at Hemp Creek, the spring flood.

The second or third week in June they would start collecting strawberries.

Saskatoons came a little later and were not so popular as the huckleberries.

The best huckleberries came from McLeod Hill, where people

could quickly fill a horse's pannier.The berries would be cleaned

and canned the next day – waiting could mean they would spoil.

One man made huckleberry wine in an old fish keg. It fer-mented as it was supposed to but tasted fishy.

“Did he drink it?” asked Ellen Ferguson.

“Of course he drank it,” said Clara Ritcey.

At the beginning of August came the raspberries. These were best eaten fresh, but also were used to make jam as well as rasp-berry vinegar to drink.

Later in August came the pin-cherries, which were used to make jam and jelly.

Many planted gooseberries and currants in their gardens.

Some bushes still grow by the Ray Farm in Wells Gray Park.

A Mr. Silk, who lived near

Grier Road, had many fruit trees and provided the same to local residents.

Quite a few of the fruit trees growing in the Clearwater area today are descended from Mr. Silk's, said the sisters.

Fish made a good change from the continu-ous diet of deer and moose meat.

They would be canned into pint and half-pint jars, and were a good source

of calcium over the winter.Her mother's recipe for mak-

ing sauerkraut begins with, “Take 100 pounds of cabbage,” Clara Ritcey recalled.

Making sauerkraut and put-ting away potatoes, carrots and so on would keep them busy in the fall.

Also in the fall they could col-lect shaggy mane mushrooms.

The best way to cook grouse was over rice in a pan in the oven.

Once they had a grouse fly in the window and break its neck. As they went to cook it, they found an egg inside, which they used to bake a cake.

Deer were so common they would almost always see one in their meadow.

If it was too warm to keep a shot deer by hanging it from a tree, they would share the meat

with their neighbors.In winter, people would put

off shooting their moose until the weather was cold enough for it to stay frozen.

Canning moose meat was

another major chore.A moose is very big while a

canning jar is very small, Ritcey pointed out.

They had no pressure can-ners and so they had to boil the jars for three hours on a wood stove.

Preserving a whole moose could take several days, espe-cially since the meat needed to be thawed before the process could begin.

Nothing was wasted, includ-ing the heart, liver, kidney and tongue.

Rabbits were another favorite winter food.

Clara recalled that one time, when she was in hospital (prob-ably to have a baby), her hus-band, Ralph Ritcey, shot several rabbits and hung them on the clothesline to freeze.

The snowplow driver used their driveway to turn around in and evidently saw them.

Many years later her son, Frank Ritcey, was talking

with the snowplow driver in Clearwater.

The driver, then an old man, told Frank, “It was the darned-est thing I ever saw. A clothes-line full of frozen rabbits.”

Frank said, “I know who that was. That was my father.”

Beaver meat was popular, but needed to be prepared carefully to avoid contamination by the animal's scent glands.

Community dinners were important. One winter Grandma Blake invited all the bachelors in the neighborhood over for Christmas dinner.

She spent many hours get-ting everything ready but then nobody showed up.

She was feeling pretty upset about this and was even more confused when a big crowd appeared the following day.

Turns out she had got her days mixed up on the calendar.

“She re-heated the food and they had the best party ever,” Clara said.

12 - 13Talk explores the lives of Upper Clearwater pioneers

Sisters Clara Ritcey and Ellen Ferguson give a talk on Pioneer Food in Upper Clearwater Hall on Saturday evening. Their parents, Ted and Jennie Helset, moved to Upper Clearwater in 1938. Copies of their cookbook are available for $15 each. Phone 250-674-3627 to order. Photo by Keith McNeill

Four members of the Helset family are Clara, Roy, Ted and Jennie, pose for a picture. The photo was taken in 1950. Photo submitted

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Father Don O’Reilly

Clearwater Seventh-Day

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14 -15

Keith McNeill

He might not have written a book before, but Clearwater resident Tom Coles seems to have hit a home run with his new novel, “Spirit Talker – The Legend of Nakosis”.

“It’s so clear, it’s like watching a movie. You feel as if you are right there when you’re reading it,” said one local resident during the book's official launch on Saturday, Aug. 23, at the Aboriginal Sharing Center in Clearwater.

The book tells the story of a young man's induction or initiation into the ways of a sha-man. It takes place in North America before contact with Europeans.

Coles said he worked on writing the book for about two years.

“I’ve heard about authors being told by the story what to write. Now I know what they mean,” Coles said.

Sometimes he would

get up in the middle of the night and tap out a few pages.

“The story just seemed to flow,” he said. “I was curious to see what would happen next, because I didn’t know.”

Occasionally, when he went back later, he would realize that he had tried to force the story-telling. The writing wasn’t the way he wanted it and he would throw that part away.

Categorizing the book has been a problem when trying to market it.

There is fantasy and magic, romance, adven-ture, environmentalism, history and so on.

“Someone once told me it’s what Harry Potter would be like if it had been written by James Fenimore Cooper,” he said.

The story revolves around shamanism and First Nations culture, both lifelong interests of the author.

The word “shaman”

comes from a Siberian language and “shaman-ism” has come to mean the basic beliefs that underlay nearly all so-called primitive religions – that the material world and the spiritual world are connected and, in fact, one.

In our modern culture we forget about that con-nection and that is the source of many of our problems, Coles felt.

The book is written for an adult audience but the writer hopes that it will also appeal to young people. The protagonist is in his early teens when the events in the story take place, he pointed out.

The local writer self-published the book. With a size of 600 pages and a limited press run, the cost is more than he would like. He hopes to work with a commercial printer to bring the price down in the future.

‘Spirit Talker – The legend of Nakosis‘ is available to purchase

through the publisher's on-line bookstore at www. friesenpress.com/ bookstore/title/ 119734000013931267 or

it can soon be ordered through outlets such as Chapters, Amazon, Indigo or Barnes and Noble. The book will

also be available in hard cover and e-book format. You will also soon find it available at numerous local retailers.

Book by local author explores the ways of the shaman

Local author Tom Coles signs a copy of his book, “Spirit Talker – The Legend of Nakosis” for his granddaughter, Jamie Innes of Vancouver, during a book-signing held Saturday at the Aboriginal Sharing Center. Photo by Keith McNeill

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

Night Market Thursdays until Sept 6, 5-830. Music starts at 6. Musicians & Vendors contact Lynda 250-674-3366 or [email protected]

Aug. 29: Coffee & Tea with MP Cathy McLeod, 10am – 12pm, Flour Meadow Bakery

Aug. 30: Wells Gray Rocks event, Keeping Track: Nature Journaling as Discovery. 10 am – 4 pm, Edgewood Blue. Reg/info 250-674-3334

Aug. 30 – Sept 1: NT Fall Fair & Rodeo, Barriere, www.fallfair-rodeo.com

Sept. 3: Community Ball Hockey at arena parking lot. 6-7 pm.

Sept. 4: Electric Fencing workshop, @ WG Infocenter, 4:30, free. Pre-register @ 250-828-2551 ext 111, 250-571-4838 or [email protected]

Sept. 5: Help Shape the Future of the TNRD Library

System. Clearwater Library, 5 pm – 7 pm. Drop-in format, info www.tnrdlib.ca, 422 Murtle Cres.

Sept. 6: Reg Chambers Golf Tournament, Lacarya Golf Course, 9 am Registration, $55, info 250-587-6293

Sept. 9: Raft Mountain Skating Club registration. 3 pm – 6 pm NT Sportsplex or register at www.raftmoun-tain.com

Sept 9 – 13: BC Seniors Games, Langley 2014, www.bcseniorsgames.org

Sept 10: Community Ball Hockey at arena parking lot. 6-7 pm.

Sept. 12-13: Canoe Regatta, Friday @ Rotary Spoorts Park; Saturday @ Dutch Lake Beach. ClearwaterCa-noeRegatta.com

Sept: 28: Blue River event, Fall Clean up and Yard Sale, 10 am, Community Hall

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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 @ 250-674-3346HEALTH & 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.pomme@hotmail.

com• 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 Clearwater Sec-

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

men 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

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Notice of Woodlot License PlanTake notice that a Woodlot License Plan (WLP) has been prepared for Woodlot 1857 – Upper Clearwater, in the name of George Briggs.

As required by the Forest and Range Practices Act, the WLP effectively replaces the Woodlot Forest Development Plan. This plan outlines the results and strategies the Woodlot Licensee will follow to meet objectives set by Government.

A draft of this plan is available for public review and written comment. A review can be arranged by making appoint-ment with Wes Bieber, R.P.F. at the office of Longfellows Natural Resource Management Solutions Inc. in Clearwater, B.C. Written comments should be submitted no later than September 30, 2014.

Contact: Wes Bieber, R.P.F.E-Mail: [email protected]: 250-674-3882

Longfellows Inc.234 Murtle Rd.Clearwater, B.C. V0E 1N1

On January 6, 2014, on Highway 5 at the Fishtrap pullout in McLure, B.C., Peace Officer(s) of the RCMP South East District Traffic Services (SEDTS) seized, at the time indicated, the subject property, described as: $19,965 CAD, between 12:56 and 13:26 Hours. The subject property was seized because there was evidence that the subject property would afford evidence in respect of an offence (or offences) under section 354(1) (Possession of property obtained by crime) of the Criminal Code of Canada. Notice is hereby given that the subject property, CFO file Number: 2014-2301, is subject to forfeiture under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will be forfeited to the Government for disposal by the Director of Civil

Forfeiture unless a notice of dispute is filed with the Director within the time period set out in this notice. A notice of dispute may be filed by a person who claims to have an interest in all or part of the subject property. The notice of dispute must be filed within 60 days of the date upon which this notice is first published. You may obtain the form of a notice of dispute, which must meet the requirements of Section 14.07 of the CFA, from the Director’s website, accessible online at www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/civilforfeiture. The notice must be in writing, signed in the presence of a lawyer or notary public, and mailed to the Civil Forfeiture Office, PO Box 9234 Station Provincial Government, Victoria, B.C. V8W 9J1.

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Pets & Livestock

PoultryFor Sale: 18 month old laying hens. $6/each. Call 250-672-9391

Merchandise for Sale

Misc. for Sale1992 camper, 8’x9’ w/bath-room, hot water tank & fur-nace; clean. Walnut cedar chest on legs. Open to offers. 6 doz. wide mouth quart jars $3.50/doz. 250-672-9559

Barriere 2 water loafi ng tanks 100 gal each $400 for both. 2 sump pumps $40/ea. Chaise lounge & 2 lazy boy chairs (brown) $600. 250-672-9859

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Moving: 1” pump. 200’ poly pipe 3 horse Briggs, $75.00; 100 amp TriPlex new, $25.00. Ph. 250-674-2542

STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for bal-ance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 or visit us online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.

STEEL BUILDINGS. “Steel overstock sale!” 20x20 $4,055. 25x24 $4,650. 30x32 $6,586. 32x34 $7,677. 40x48 $12,851. 47x70 $17,899. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. or visit online at: www.pioneersteel.ca

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Misc. WantedUsed Postage Stamps

Support International Scouting by donating used stamps which are sorted & sold to raise money for the International Develop-ment Fund of the International Scout & Guide Fellowship. This fund pays for training for Scout-ers in the third world.Drop stamps off at front counter of the Star/Journal in Barriere, or call Margaret at (250)672-9330.

Rentals

Apt/Condo for RentCLEARWATER, 1-Br @ Woodside. Quiet, clean, up-dated. Common laundry. NS/NP DD + refs. $575/mo. 604-790-2482

Cottages / CabinsWATERFRONT HOUSE FOR RENT, SWANSEA PT. ON MARA LAKE. $650. MO. AVAILABLE SEPT. 15 TO MAY 15. FURNISHED, ELEC-TRIC HEAT. N/S. CALL 250-306-0707

Duplex / 4 PlexBarriere: large 1 bdrm apart-ment in quiet neighbour-hood.750sqft. $615/mo. Pets negotiable. Call 250-682-2231

Mobile Homes & Pads

Clearwater: Immed occupan-cy MH, covered deck, fenced yd. Ref + DD $325, rent $650/mo incl water, sewer & garbage. Ph. 250-587-6373

Vavenby: 2 bdrm covered mo-bile w/addition on priv lot. Par-tially reno’d, w/d, f/s. Ref req. $675/mo + DD. No Pets. Call 250-676-9210

Homes for RentBarriere 3bdrm house, 2.5 baths, lrg. fenced yard, double garage, 5 new app., pet friend-ly. N/S, ref. req. $1200/mth 250-672-9362

Barriere: Executive home on 5 acres to qualifi ed applicants $1200/mth 250-318-2662

Clearwater: 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. 604-541-5084 or 778-773-2465

RV PadsMONTHLY RV Sites Available October 1, 2014 to April 30, 2015 -$415/ month plus power & taxes. Includes water, sew-er, basic cable. Outdoor winter RV storage is also available $75.00/month - no services. Camp Bridal RV Park 53870 Bridal Falls Rd in Bridal Falls BC. For more info Phone:604-745-2267 email:[email protected]

Suites, LowerClearwater: 1 bdrm, incl sat tv, internet & util. $650/mo Avail Sept 1. Ph 250-674-2465

Suites, UpperBarriere: upper, 4 bdrm, 2 bath (1 ensuite), front yard. NS. $750/mo + Dist.of Barriere util. Quiet neighbourhood. 250-672-9611 (evenings).

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Trucks & Vans1995 GMC 1/2 ton extended cab 4x4. Good condition. 8 newer tires w/rims $3800 obo 250-672-9571

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I like to weed the garden three times a year.

The first time is so exciting. Tiny spring mysteries are unfold-ing. I am so in awe of Creation and the new-ness of each day. How can this teensy-tiny seed hold this much information? How can identical ingredients: dirt and rain and sun-shine, end up as mint, chives and strawber-ries?

But, I have to be very careful. I have discovered that almost every plant I am grow-ing on purpose to eat, has a look-alike weed. The red fibre in the sprouting beet leaf has a twin red-veined weed. The spiking onion has a similar twin. The feathered carrot has a mysteri-ous cousin. Pea greens, spinach, even pota-toes have decoy weed matches.

It has taken me years and many messy gardens to be able to discern the differences and move with careful confidence down the rows. Previously I had to wait and wait to be sure which one was which.

Now that I am "older and wiser" I ponder as I pull. Are

there lessons to be learned from my gar-den?

How does my gar-den grow within me? "What are the little lies masquerade as truth, confusing me while they grow? Could I begin to better identify these untruths and eradicate them before they take root and drain my resources from the purpose I am reaching for?"

The second time I weed my way through the rows is not so pleasant. Mosquitoes sing while I swat, leav-ing muddy marks on my face and neck. Long sleeves and pants, too hot, but my method of defence, make the weeding a triple ordeal.

However, the plants are getting stronger. Any doubts I had about which-is-which are gone. I can see the effort will bear fruit. Rhubarb, radishes, green onions, lettuce thinnings, chives are now edible to enjoy.

But the roots of the unwanted weeds are the challenge now. Some are long and thin, sliding out easily. Some are in clumps and harder to loosen. Some break off. Many weeds reproduce through their roots, so tugging off the tops will not reduce the ratio.

Pondering again, partly to amuse myself while I continue the tedious, unpleasant, repetitive, back-and-

knee bending work, I think about my own habits. One of my teachers used to tell us to "dig out the root" of a bad habit "or it will grow back even stronger." Tricky things, those roots. Unseen, they creep and pop out else-where. Deeply storing energy, they can wait and return when least expected. Holding potential they have the willpower to challenge even the most deter-mined weeder. How hard is it to break a habit? Where do they come from? How can I make it go away... and not come back?"

The third time I weed is at this time of year, racing the waning almost autumn sun-

shine. Seed pods are maturing. If I can pull out the plants before they scatter trouble for next year, I will have won a mighty battle. Now I can rip and grab. Not so ten-derly asking before I gently tug in the early spring. Not distracted between pulling and swatting in June. Not roasting in July. Now I can move with a ven-geance, identifying the trouble makers, deci-sive and conquering.

Not all decisions in life are so clear and obvious. I feel bold and courageous. "Be Gone!" "Take That!" No more cling-ing burrs of nagging uncertainty. No more thistle-y prickers of taunts. No more rat-tling pods of shaken self doubt.

And the result: like a peaceful scene, my garden shows shades of green, variations in leaf shape and size, bulging beets, swollen pumpkins, spikes of onions, fern-like carrot tops, abundant beans.

And inside: calm and balance, pro-ductive days, restful nights.

It seems to me that overcoming the weeds inside and out are worth the struggle.

It Seems To Me…

By Eleanor Deckert

Lessons learned while weeding

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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.

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Aries, exercise cau-tion when express-ing your needs. It can be difficult to stop when you are drumming up so much excitement. Now is not the time to take a risk.

Take things slow with a budding relationship this week, Cancer. You don’t want to go too fast and find yourself in over your head. Let things develop gradually.

Err on the side of caution with regard to spending this week, Libra. You have to save up for a bigger purchase that’s on the hori-zon, so try to save as much as you can now.

Capricorn, even though you don’t have much time for yourself, you feel compelled to spend more time with oth-ers. Make some time for yourself as well.

Aquarius, you secretly enjoy when others come to you for advice. Think carefully before making any sug-gestions, and your friends will be more appreciative because of it.

Taurus, you may have overextended yourself this week. You didn’t realize you had taken on so much until it was too late, but there is still time to backtrack.

Leo, carefully consider any offer that seems too good to be true this week. While the person making the offer is not ill-intentioned, you still must exer-cise caution.

Scorpio, only now do you realize how much you have on your plate. Think about postponing a getaway until your schedule is less packed and you can enjoy the trip even more.

Now is the time to further your studies, Pisces. Figure out how to finance a return to school and make the most of the opportunity.

Gemini, commit-ting to a daily routine can have a strong impact on your overall health. Consider tailoring a new routine for yourself, and you’ll reap the healthy rewards.

Big ideas sweep in this week and leave you with a lot of inspiration, Virgo. Don’t get too lost in fantastical ideas, though. Wait a little bit before finalizing plans.

Sagittarius, turn work into play and things will move along that much more quickly. Split up the tasks at hand with a friend or colleague, and the week will fly by.


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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.

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Aries, exercise cau-tion when express-ing your needs. It can be difficult to stop when you are drumming up so much excitement. Now is not the time to take a risk.

Take things slow with a budding relationship this week, Cancer. You don’t want to go too fast and find yourself in over your head. Let things develop gradually.

Err on the side of caution with regard to spending this week, Libra. You have to save up for a bigger purchase that’s on the hori-zon, so try to save as much as you can now.

Capricorn, even though you don’t have much time for yourself, you feel compelled to spend more time with oth-ers. Make some time for yourself as well.

Aquarius, you secretly enjoy when others come to you for advice. Think carefully before making any sug-gestions, and your friends will be more appreciative because of it.

Taurus, you may have overextended yourself this week. You didn’t realize you had taken on so much until it was too late, but there is still time to backtrack.

Leo, carefully consider any offer that seems too good to be true this week. While the person making the offer is not ill-intentioned, you still must exer-cise caution.

Scorpio, only now do you realize how much you have on your plate. Think about postponing a getaway until your schedule is less packed and you can enjoy the trip even more.

Now is the time to further your studies, Pisces. Figure out how to finance a return to school and make the most of the opportunity.

Gemini, commit-ting to a daily routine can have a strong impact on your overall health. Consider tailoring a new routine for yourself, and you’ll reap the healthy rewards.

Big ideas sweep in this week and leave you with a lot of inspiration, Virgo. Don’t get too lost in fantastical ideas, though. Wait a little bit before finalizing plans.

Sagittarius, turn work into play and things will move along that much more quickly. Split up the tasks at hand with a friend or colleague, and the week will fly by.


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Last year the parents advisory council (PAC) at Clearwater's Raft River Elementary School spearheaded a major community effort to win $120,000 from Aviva Community Fund. The money is being used to build a playground for intermediate students at the school.

Recently, Aviva announced that the sixth annual competition will open for idea submissions on Sept. 22, and voting will begin on Sept. 29.

Participants have a chance again this year to win a share of the $1,000,000 Aviva Community Fund. Simply submit an idea that

creates positive change in your community and you could win!

New this year, participants have the chance to win a share of $20,000 in wildcard prizes in each of three qualifying rounds. Just submit your idea and once you've reached 1,000 votes you'll be entered to win.

Twenty ideas will be ran-domly selected from each round to receive $1,000 for their asso-ciated charity. That makes for a total of 60 more winners this year that will be announced in January 2015.

In each qualifying round, there will now be 40 spots avail-able for the semi-finals. That's 10 more than in previous years

Also new this year will be cat-egory winners – a new way to win a semi-final spot.

In each qualifying round, two vote leaders from each cat-egory will advance (one from each funding level). When you create your idea, you can select from the following categories: Health, Sport and Active Living; Environment and Sustainability; Animal Welfare; Schools and Education; and At-risk Youth.

Another 30 semi-finalists will be selected in each quali-fying round from the remain-ing ideas with the most votes, regardless of categories.

To learn more about how to participate in this year's Aviva Community Fund competition visit www.avivacommunityfund.

org. You will also find inspiration from previous winners as well as the new Idea Guide for tips and tricks to get started.

18 -19Free dental program to help kids' teethSubmitted

Clearwater and Area Success by 6 and the Interior Health Dental Program have partnered to create a dental fund at Yellowhead Community Services for par-ents of children under six.

Based on the statistics of early child-hood tooth decay in our local popula-tion, we know that the largest determin-ing factor for oral health of young chil-dren is the oral health of their parents.

In order to assist parents in improving

the oral health of their young children, the YCS Dental Fund will assist par-ents in addressing their own oral health needs.

The fund is available to provide finan-cial assistance to parents of young chil-dren to receive dental care who do not have a dental plan.

Parents must register their child in the “Lift the Lip” Dental Program through Public Health. Call toll-free 1-866-847-4372 to make an appointment for the Clearwater clinic. Pregnant women who

do not have children registered in the program may also phone to make an appointment.

At the “Lift the Lip” appointment, parents will be asked a series of ques-tions that will determine their eligibility to access the fund to assist with dental treatment needed for themselves (this may also include an examination from the hygienist).

The “Lift the Lip” dental hygien-ist will make all necessary referrals for dental treatment to a dental office and

to the YCS Dental Fund for financial assistance.

Priority is given to parents without a dental plan who are experiencing dental pain or infection.

Funding will be approved if the finan-cial and dental criteria are met and if there are sufficient funds available.

For more information please call Laura Leadbetter-Fuoco, “Lift the Lip” dental hygienist, toll-free at 1-866-847-4372, or Heather Adamson, Success by 6 coordinator at 250-674-2600.

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People of all ages are welcome to attend a wonderful celebration of music and community at Serenity Performing Arts Centre (just 15 minutes east of Clearwater on Lost Creek Road between Birch Island and Vavenby) on Sept. 5 – 7.

Venue owner Shirley de Vooght plans a weekend when the residents of the North Thompson can experience the music of professional recording artists showcased at her acreage’s outdoor stage with full lights and sound.

The festival line-up will include a fantastic variety of music genres (rock, country, pop, Celtic, folk, blues) featuring the following art-ists from B.C. and Alberta: Cod Gone Wild, JJ Shiplett and the Red River Rebellion, Devon Coyote, North Country Gentlemen,

Greg Drummond, Brodie Dawson, Windborn, and Cruel Young Heart.

The music will kicks off with full shows on Friday from 6 p.m. - 11 p.m., Saturday from 2 p.m. - 11 p.m., and multi-band jams on Sunday, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Included in the festival pass is access to the children’s art garden, featuring a variety of hands-on activities for

children of all ages on Saturday from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., and free play-based stations set up all weekend long. If the weather is hot and sunny (fingers crossed), sprinklers will be set up in a designated lawn space for children and families to enjoy.

The hope is for people of all ages to come together, enjoy one another’s com-pany overlooking the North Thompson

River, and dance into the night. Bonfire pits will glow each night.

There is no better way to say goodbye to summer and hello to fall than to bring your family and friends to Serenity Harvest Music Festival.

For more infor-mation or if you are interested in being a part of the volunteer team at Harvest Fest, please call Shirley at 250-676-9456.

The Aviva Community Fund is back in September

Serenity to hold Harvest Music Festival

An audience watches a recent performance on the covered stage at Serenity Cen-tre for the Performing Arts near Birch Island. The centre will host a Harvest Music Festival the first weekend in September. Photo submitted


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I like to weed the garden three times a year.

The first time is so exciting. Tiny spring mysteries are unfold-ing. I am so in awe of Creation and the new-ness of each day. How can this teensy-tiny seed hold this much information? How can identical ingredients: dirt and rain and sun-shine, end up as mint, chives and strawber-ries?

But, I have to be very careful. I have discovered that almost every plant I am grow-ing on purpose to eat, has a look-alike weed. The red fibre in the sprouting beet leaf has a twin red-veined weed. The spiking onion has a similar twin. The feathered carrot has a mysteri-ous cousin. Pea greens, spinach, even pota-toes have decoy weed matches.

It has taken me years and many messy gardens to be able to discern the differences and move with careful confidence down the rows. Previously I had to wait and wait to be sure which one was which.

Now that I am "older and wiser" I ponder as I pull. Are

there lessons to be learned from my gar-den?

How does my gar-den grow within me? "What are the little lies masquerade as truth, confusing me while they grow? Could I begin to better identify these untruths and eradicate them before they take root and drain my resources from the purpose I am reaching for?"

The second time I weed my way through the rows is not so pleasant. Mosquitoes sing while I swat, leav-ing muddy marks on my face and neck. Long sleeves and pants, too hot, but my method of defence, make the weeding a triple ordeal.

However, the plants are getting stronger. Any doubts I had about which-is-which are gone. I can see the effort will bear fruit. Rhubarb, radishes, green onions, lettuce thinnings, chives are now edible to enjoy.

But the roots of the unwanted weeds are the challenge now. Some are long and thin, sliding out easily. Some are in clumps and harder to loosen. Some break off. Many weeds reproduce through their roots, so tugging off the tops will not reduce the ratio.

Pondering again, partly to amuse myself while I continue the tedious, unpleasant, repetitive, back-and-

knee bending work, I think about my own habits. One of my teachers used to tell us to "dig out the root" of a bad habit "or it will grow back even stronger." Tricky things, those roots. Unseen, they creep and pop out else-where. Deeply storing energy, they can wait and return when least expected. Holding potential they have the willpower to challenge even the most deter-mined weeder. How hard is it to break a habit? Where do they come from? How can I make it go away... and not come back?"

The third time I weed is at this time of year, racing the waning almost autumn sun-

shine. Seed pods are maturing. If I can pull out the plants before they scatter trouble for next year, I will have won a mighty battle. Now I can rip and grab. Not so ten-derly asking before I gently tug in the early spring. Not distracted between pulling and swatting in June. Not roasting in July. Now I can move with a ven-geance, identifying the trouble makers, deci-sive and conquering.

Not all decisions in life are so clear and obvious. I feel bold and courageous. "Be Gone!" "Take That!" No more cling-ing burrs of nagging uncertainty. No more thistle-y prickers of taunts. No more rat-tling pods of shaken self doubt.

And the result: like a peaceful scene, my garden shows shades of green, variations in leaf shape and size, bulging beets, swollen pumpkins, spikes of onions, fern-like carrot tops, abundant beans.

And inside: calm and balance, pro-ductive days, restful nights.

It seems to me that overcoming the weeds inside and out are worth the struggle.

It Seems To Me…

By Eleanor Deckert

Lessons learned while weeding

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Big lake resembles ocean inlet

Left: A tug (r) pushes a log boom south along Adams Lake while an-other pulls. Moving logs by tug is apparently com-petitive with moving them by truck, and log storage in the water reportedly is much superior to storage on the land.

All photos byKeith McNeill

Right: First Nation petroglyphs decorate a limestone cliff along the east shore of the lake across from Squam Bay. The drawings likely were made by people standing up in dugout canoes.

Left: A scene along the east shore of Adams Lake looking north bears an uncanny resemblance to the Gulf Islands off of B.C.'s coast. About the only things missing are arbutus trees - and oysters.

Right: Brennan Creek School sits boarded up next to Adams Lake. It closed in 2012 when its last two students left. The school opened in 1958.

Below: A log boom appears to be suspended in the air as two tugboats move it south along Adams Lake towards Interfor's sawmill. The photos were taken during a boat tour of the lake on Aug. 20.

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