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Trails Task Force working to improve District of Clearwater’s walkability Times Staff "Walkability‚" is supposed to be one of the most important factors in deciding how attractive a community is to residents and newcomers.

With this in mind, District of Clearwater has set up a Trails Task Force with the task of improving the walkability within municipal boundaries.

Members of the task force plus other volunteers were recently working to develop a trail that will loop around Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital from Evergreen Acres seniors housing and back.

According to its terms of reference, the purpose of the task force is to develop and support the implementation of a comprehensive strategy to develop safe, connected and functional recreational trails for the purposes of moving throughout community for enjoyment.

The task force will need to identify trails on Crown, private and park land and to navigate the legal responsibilities of establishing these trails.

Initial members of the task force,

which was officially set up last March, are Sylvia Arduini, Liana Beaudry, Fred Hulke, Tom Meland, Heather MacLennan, Larry McMillan, and chair Kim Muddiman.

Several documents developed for the District both before and after incorporation identified a trail network plan as a priority. These include Clearwater Centre Plan, Clearwater and Wells Gray Country Tourism Audit and Gap Analysis, Clearwater and Wells Gray Country Tourism Plan, Community Economic Development Strategy, Official Community Plan, North Thompson Valley Tourism Plan.

Two community recreations surveys clearly stated the need for trails as a priority for the citizens responding to the surveys.

There have been long standing community requests for a focus on the establishment of a trail system in Clearwater providing connectivity to all areas of the community, in particular connections to the commercial cores of Clearwater.

Noelle Muddiman takes a break on a small bench overlooking the North Thompson River. A loop trail being build around Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital will give walkers outstanding views of the river, say members of Clearwater’s Trails Task Force.

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The committee is intended to move forward with the implementation of a comprehensive strategy to develop safe, connected and functional multi-use trails for both recreation and commuting routes.

Merlin Blackwell operates a small tractor as he clears a way for a new loop trail around Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital.

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United Way supports Food Bank Kathy Fournier (l) presents a $2,000 cheque from the United Way's North Thompson Community Fund to Clearwater and District Food Bank chair Heather Stanley, volunteers John McFarland, Susan VanderZwan and Susan McFarland and food bank co-chair and buyer Sherry Joubert on Friday. Fournier is a member of the United Way's impact council and the money is from the Poverty to Possibilities fund. The United Way also gave $1,000 to the food bank at Christmas. Photo by Keith McNeill

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Upcoming WG Rock events There are a number of upcoming events in the Wells Gray Rocks series that might be of interest to our readers.

What the old-timers ate “Pioneer Food!” will be held on Saturday, Aug. 23 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Upper Clearwater Community Hall (located 25km north of the Infocenter on Clearwater Valley Road). Admission to Serious Issues require Serious Lawyers

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This past week saw steady work for Clearwater Fire Zone's initial attack crew, according to forest protection technician Vaughn McCaig.

There were seven incidents at the fire zone during the week, including five new fires.

As of Monday the three-person IA crew plus contract firefighters from Clearwater Wildfire had been on Fire 440 for four days and were in the patrol stage. The fire was .6 hectare in size and located on the west side of Tum Tum Lake at about the 1600 m level.

Two rappel crews had been working Fire 456 for four days as well. Air tankers had actioned the fire, while helicopters had been bucketing the fire plus offloading water into bladders on the ground.

The .2 ha fire was located on extremely steep terrain near Gollen Creek at the north end of Adams Lake.

Fire 452 was located on terrain too steep for the IA crew near Dominion Creek north of Blue River.

Staff from the Fire Zone were keeping an eye on it but, as of Monday, no smoke had been seen for four days.

Sunday night the fire zone received a call from CN about a locomotive on fire near Avola.

By the time the fire zone crew arrived, CN had dealt with the fire.

On Saturday there was a small fire in a sawdust pile in Blue River.

This also was put out by the time the fire zone crew arrived.

One of the two IA crews normally stationed in Clearwater has been working in northern B.C. for two weeks. The crew was expected back home on Tuesday.

McCaig said that when one of the IA crews is deployed elsewhere, the fire zone can draw on rappel crews and other assets through Kamloops Fire Center.

Campfires continue to be permitted within the Clearwater Fire Zone, but McCaig reminded people to be careful and to have a bucket of water and a shovel handy.

Most people are aware that conditions are quite dry and are acting accordingly, he noted.

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by Clara Ritcey and Ellen Ferguson will offer a fun historical perceptive on food in the early days of Wells Gray.

Topics will include gathering, cooking and preserving.

Participants will learn how very different lives were in the Upper Clearwater in the early years of the 1900s when food was much simpler.

No one bothered with hunting licenses and the seasons of the year determined what was served for dinner.

First Fish Although not a Wells Gray Rocks event, Simpcw First Nation will host the First Fish Ceremony on Aug. 27 at the Raft River viewing platform next to Highway 5.

Admission once again will be free.

This annual event is a celebration of the return of the salmon.

A highlight is the traditional pit

oven where salmon and other foods are cooked in the traditional way of the Simpcw. Food will go into the oven around noon.

There will be Lahal and other traditional games for the kids, knobbies, bannock ball, storytelling, and more to fill the afternoon.

When the meal is ready to eat (around 5:00), everyone will be welcome to share.

Donations will be welcome to cover the cost of the ceremony.

Raft River was the site of a Simpcw village and members of the band still harvest salmon from its waters each year.

Nature Journaling “Keeping Track: Nature Journaling as Discovery” is a Wells Gray Rocks event that will be held Aug. 30 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Trevor Goward's home Edgewood Blue (25 km up the Clearwater Valley Road). Please register at the Wells Gray

Information Centre – 250-674-3334.

The Wells Gray landscape runs rich with a multi-faceted phenomena of a living, breathing world.

This hands-on workshop will use a series of drawing and writing exercises to locate ourselves in moment and place. No previous expertise will be needed and beginners will be welcome.

Participants should bring a sketch book, pencil and pens with which to draw and write.

Other portable art supplies (water colour sets, coloured pencils) are optional.

Lyn Baldwin is a plant ecologist who teaches botany and ecology at Thompson Rivers University.

Baldwin has been recording natural history stories in her illustrated field journals for nearly 20 years.

Her field journals and paintings have been exhibited in local libraries, art galleries and science museums

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Military motorcyclists help sick children

Participants in the sixth annual Military Police National Motorcycle Relay Ride line up with the bikes in front of the Clearwater Legion Hall after having lunch there on Friday. The group was returning home from Jasper after escorting five cross-Canada riders to the Alberta border.

A rider with the sixth annual Military Police National Motorcycle Relay Ride gives a friendly wave as he heads out towards 100 Mile House after having lunch in Clearwater on Friday.

Clearwater-Vavenby Legion Branch 259 representative Joe Short (l) presents a $250 cheque to Tony Brooks of the sixth annual Military Police National Motorcycle Relay Ride on Friday. The money will go towards the Military Police Fund for Blind Children as well as the Children's Wish Foundation of Canada. A group of motorcyclists is riding from Victoria, BC, to St. John's, NL, escorted by other riders from the different provinces. All are associated with the Canadian military in some way. Photos by Keith McNeill

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The results of a mail-in poll are in and Vavenby will use its portion of the taxes collected on industrial land in the community to make improvements in Vavenby Community Park.

A total of 259 surveys were sent out, of which 91 were returned, giving a 35 per cent return rate, said Tim Pennell, Thompson-Nicola Regional District director for Wells Gray Country (Area A).

Park improvements received 45 votes, or about 50 per cent of the total.

Covering the cost of insurance for users of the community hall came second with 23 votes.

Third place choice was installing a community entrance sign on Highway 5 at a cost of approximately $40,000.

Establishing a cemetery for Vavenby, at a cost of approximately $90,000, was the fourth place choice with two votes.

“This fall I will host a community meeting where suggestions will be received as well as some previously discussed ones presented,” Pennell said. “The intent is to prioritize what is to be done as well as make decisions on some specific items.”

The TNRD directer asked that people with suggestions pass them to to Area A services coordinator Sherri Madden (250-674-3530) or to himself.

“My thanks to those that participated in the process with two public meetings and

replying to the opinion survey,” Pennell said.

“With ongoing community consultation we will now be able to put these funds to work for the benefit of all area residents.”

When Clearwater was incorporated about six years ago it included the industrial area in Vavenby – a move that was not popular with Vavenby residents.

As a result, each year District of Clearwater must contribute a portion of its tax revenue from the Vavenby Industrial Park to services provided by the TNRD to the community of Vavenby.

In 2009 the residents of Vavenby voted to hold the funds for five years and then revisit the issue. As of earlier this year the money in the account stood at $46,000.

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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 Outdoor Community Drop-in Soccer (Age 13 to Adult): Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:30pm - 8:00pm, CSS Field, $2 Drop In. Community Tennis: Thursday 6:00pm - 7:00pm at Rotary Tennis Courts – FREE Community Tennis to Go!: August 24,2014 at Dutch Lake Community Centre.

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Legion Summer Saturdays: The Clearwater Legion is sponsoring a series of Bar-B-Q and Music nights this summer, on alternate Saturdays, starting June 7 and running until August 30, 2014.

Contact Lloyd for information: 250-674-2695 Wells Gray Rocks: May 31 - September 13, 2014, celebrating Wells Gray Park’s 75 Birthday!

Night market: Wells Gray Information Centre, June 19 - September 4, 2014 First Fish Ceremony: August 27, 2014 at Raft River Viewing Platform Book Signing: (Tom Coles) North Thompson Aboriginal Cultural Center - August 23, 2014 – 1:00pm Elks Pancake Breakfast: Elks Hall next to the Farmers Market. Every Sat. - 8:30-11:00am Music on the Beach: Coming Soon

Upcoming Meetings of Council: Public Welcome Come check out what issues your Council is debating August 19, 2014 – Economic Development Committee Meeting – 5:00pm August 19, 2014 – Regular Council Meeting – 7:00pm

Civic address: 132 Station Road Box 157, Clearwater,B.C. V0E 1N0 Office hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 - 4:30 District Office Ph: 250-674-2257 • Fax: 250-674-2173 email address: admin@districtofclearwater.com

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Opinion

“ Problems are not the problem; coping is the problem” - Virginia Satir, psychologist and educator guest editorial by Tom Fletcher

Farm changes a great leap forward

Women's children say thanks to community Editor's Note: The following letters are from two of the children of three local women who were killed in an automobile accident south of Little Fort in December, 1999. An account to benefit the women's five children that was set up after the crash was closed recently and the money disbursed.

You have shown me that even in the worst imaginable situation, there are always those that care for others, even if they are not family.

I will make it my goal to give back to someone in need, just as you have done for me.

So I share my deepest and most sincere Thank You to the people of Clearwater.

Conner Null Revelstoke, B.C.

Editor, The Times:

To the thoughtful community of Clearwater, I would like to thank the people who came together and set up a trust fund for me and others who tragically lost our mothers 14 years ago in a car accident.

There are many people that I do not remember as I was very young at the time but I want to let you know that your thoughtful act of kindness and generosity will never be forgotten.

Editor, The Times:

I, Alex Kryzanowski, would like to thank everyone in Clearwater, my friends and my family for giving me a special gift. With all my heart I want to say thanks.

Alex Kryzanowski Lillooet, B.C.

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VICTORIA – The B.C. government’s intentions for the Agricultural Land Reserve have been clarified by a public consultation that proposes new commercial and industrial uses on farmland.

Political watchers may recall that this was the hill the NDP was prepared to die on this spring. It was going to be a farmland looting spree for right-wing property developers and all hope of “food security” would be dashed.

As I attempted to explain at the time, the changes have little or nothing to do with ALR exclusions.

Now a discussion paper poses a series of questions, some of which illustrate the need to bring farmland regulations up to date.

The first one deals with restrictions on retail sales, a case study in arbitrary state control. There is a strict maximum floor space. A minimum one half of retail sales must be produced on that farm. Food packing, preparation and processing are similarly restricted.

This requires multiple duplicate operations of questionable viability.

It brings to mind Mao Tse Tung’s Great Leap Forward, where farmers all had little iron smelting furnaces out back to make tools. But I digress.

“Amongst other things,” the discussion paper says, “lessening the restrictions on on-farm processing could allow the establishment of abbatoirs (large, small or mobile) on farms, to serve surrounding cattle, game or poultry farms.” Then there’s cheese, fruit juice and even medical marijuana products.

And did you know that wineries and cideries are allowed on farmland but breweries, distilleries and meaderies aren’t? (Mead is made from honey, and doesn’t have to be drunk from a bronze mug while wearing a horned helmet.)

Now that we’ve discovered that breweries don’t have to be giant urban industrial plants producing mediocre lager that all tastes the same, possibilities abound.

On-farm wine and cider sales have similarly quaint retail space

and product origin restrictions. The government proposes to allow sales of products not made on site, as long as they’re made in B.C. This could make more local retail beverage co-ops viable. Or it could spawn a wave of unregulated rural liquor stores that create chaos on country roads. You decide.

On a more serious note, there are a couple of questions about changes to the newly created “zone two,” the Interior, Kootenay and North regions. One repeats the government’s intention to open up non-farm use rules to allow certain oil and gas service functions on farmland. This is to reflect the reality already on the ground in the Northeast. What other nonfarm activities it may entail is not yet known, as the consultation and regional meetings continue until Aug. 22.

There are proposals to bypass the Agricultural Land Commission for certain kinds of farmland subdivision in zone two. These are where the subdivided parcels are a quarter section (160 acres) or bigger, or where they are divided by a road or waterway.

And finally there are proposed exemptions from ALC scrutiny of leases, to allow “intergenerational transfer,” so retiring farmers don’t have to plead for state permission to remain on their own property.

Another exemption would “encourage the use of otherwise unfarmed land by existing or new farmers.”

NDP agriculture critic Lana Popham, who circulated a photo of herself with a samurai sword in a theatrical “Kill Bill 24” campaign, continues to insist that these changes open up 90 per cent of ALR land for “development.”

It’s a hypocritical as well as a misleading statement, since a portion of her own Saanich farm property is rented to a successful craft gin distillery.

– Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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Reader questions Canfor letter about Upper Clearwater Editor, The Times:

The letter from Peter Baird of Canfor (Times, July 17) must have been composed by a corporate P.R. expert, since it attempts to conjure images of the company being “respectful” and “engaging”.

I have sent two letters to the CanforVavenby planning and forestry department, the first on April 28 and, when there was no reply, a second one on

June 2, which so far has not elicited a reply either. Both letters explained that, as a landowner at the foot of Trophy Mountain, I was concerned about the potential damage to my water supply.

I have 11 years of hydrological data about the flow volumes of Shook Brook, since I have been licenced by BC Hydro as an independent power producer since 2003. Mr. Baird refers to consultants

conducting hydrologic assessments, yet nobody from Canfor has asked to see my data, which would be far superior to their probable cursory glance at Shook Brook.

With the communication barrier that Canfor has created so far, I certainly do not feel engaged in Mr. Baird’s planning process for Upper Clearwater. It seems to be impossible to find out what the current harvesting plan actually entails and

how it could affect the many landowners below Trophy Mountain. If Canfor is really being “respectful of the Guiding Principles” (a legally-binding document, according to my lawyer), the company would not be behaving in such a secretive manner.

Roland Neave Kamloops, B.C.

Simpcw disappointed with Barriere regarding fire fighting mutual aid Editor, The Times:

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The Simpcw First Nation would like the residents and the communities of the North Thompson Valley to be aware that the District of Barriere, mayor and council, has decided to not maintain the Fire Protection Mutual Aid Agreement with Simpcw First Nation. This invaluable agreement was previously negotiated with the Thompson Nicola Regional District (TNRD) after the devastation of the 2003 wildfire season that caused irreparable damage to the local economy and residents alike.

The Fire Protection Mutual Aid Agreement executed October 20, 2003 was for the cooperation of the Chu Chua Volunteer Fire Department and Barriere Volunteer Fire Department to provide mutual assistance when requested by either fire chief. When or if a call for assis-

tance was made, any out-of-pocket expenses (fuel, lost or damaged equipment, food, etc.) was covered by the fire department requesting assistance.

With the discontinuation of the Fire Protection Mutual Aid Agreement, the Simpcw Council is disappointed in the District of Barriere and Council of the day for their lack of support in the protection of Simpcw members who reside in Louis Creek as well as the residents of the Barriere Fire Protection area.

Simpcw First Nation Chief and Council will now be reconsidering and evaluating the support given for all future proposed projects that will be implemented by the District of Barriere.

Supporting the splashpark (L-r) Kay Knox receives a Safety Mart gift certificate from Larissa Hadley as Heather Adamson holds a Clearwater and area coupon savings book. Knox used a coupon from the book to enter to win the gift certificate. More coupon savings books are available at various local businesses. Proceeds go towards construction of a splashpark for local youngsters. Photo by Keith McNeill

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For many access to food still a challenge Hunger is as cruel a reality here in Canada as it is overseas GUELPH, ON/ Troy Media/ Canadians spend a great deal on food – more than $100 billion per year.

However, we spend much less than we used to, relatively speaking.

Each Canadian spends $2,700 on average in food annually; one of the lowest amounts on earth.

Only a few industrialized countries offer their citizens a more affordable food basket.

But while most of us are literally spoiled, many people still can't afford to eat in our country. More than 800,000 Canadians visit food banks every month, many of them children. In short, our food system is working well, but we're neglecting some of our fellow citizens.

An increasing number of Canadians rely on food banks, and many believe that trend will continue.

Food banks generally see citizens from both ends of the life continuum make use of their services. A greater number of seniors living on a fixed income are expected to require support, while students coping with higher tuition fees have also recently used food banks in higher numbers. The middle class and the working poor are growing markets where we could also see economic casualties. For many Canadians in a wide range of economic contexts, access to food remains a challenge. From time to time, they all need a safe and reliable place to go.

The role of food banks in our society has never been so vital. The old adage that suggests that they should work their way out of existence is dangerously shortsighted. We need them more than ever. Here is why.

Food banks tend to cater to a market governments generally believe they have failed. As a result, they avoid talking about them, which is why most food banks

operate without any public funding. Most Canadians are not aware of this. Policies are put in place by governments to allow wealth to be created and to support everything we need to function as a society.

Undeniably, capitalism has proven itself to be a sound wealth generator. What capitalism is ridiculously ill equipped for, however, is to equitably distribute prosperity.

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Thompson to locate historical sites to be put on a map. He had made arrangements through Yellowhead Museum to visit Trophy Mountain and Battle Mountain.

D.J. Berryman, who had founded The Times 10 years earlier, transferred his interest in the firm to Leonard Sonneson of Vavenby.

Berryman, who had also been instrumental in setting up the McBride Courier, was to move to the coast. Controlling interest in the newspaper had been acquired

by Frank Tonge in 1970.

YEARS AGO:

Social Credit's Phil Gaglardi spoke to a crowd of 50 to 60 people at a public meeting at Blackpool Hall as a provincial election got underway. Many North Thompson residents attended a meeting in Kamloops to re-affirm Jim Jacobs as New Democratic candidate.

The Liberals' red and white “McGeer Bus” was in Clearwater with candidate Mac Bryson, but without provincial leader Pat McGeer.

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and Marie McGregor won the girls aggregate trophy, and Dwayne Callaghan won the boys.

Lonnie Russell and Willie Mackenzie won silver, and Penny MacDonald won bronze when the Dutch Lake Dolphins attended a swim meet in Merritt.

Mary Anne DeNeef was coach.

Clearwater pilot Ann Bauer flew a 39-yearYEARS AGO: old Taylorcraft home The president of NL from Toronto. She had YEARS AGO: Radio in Kamloops many stops on her Drifting parachutes, announced that a license 2,200 mile trip as the splashing children, a had been granted for an airplane had a range of few good cases of sunAM radio station for BaseJournalRONA2007_Ang 2/26/07 3:44 PM Page 1 just 150 miles. burn, and swimmer's Clearwater and area. itch — for the healthy The new 1,000 Watt which turned out station was to be on the crowd 2/26/07 BaseJournalRONA2007_Ang 3:44 PM Page 1 for the annual Dutch air on about Oct. 15.

YEARS AGO: Lake Regatta, the An official from Only 16 persons picture was a familiar the provincial museum turned out to seek one.

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YEARS AGO:

Vavenby Lions' annual fish derby at Adams Lake attracted 92 entries. President Dave Pease presented Lion Ray Rosoman with a rockfish, a reference to a pair of pantyhose with a rock in them that he had caught the year before.

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Festival held the August long weekend was a blast, according to Brenda Park, one of the organizers.

The festival included a downriver race on the Clearwater River, and a kayak rodeo at Pink Mountain on the Clearwater. Sixty-nine registrants came from B.C, Alberta, Australia and the USA for the weekend event.

RCMP were on standby to evacuate Moilliet, Judy Tobin North Thompson and Wendy Pollard Provincial Park on were to sit until the end the morning of Aug. of 1995.

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Continued from page A5 Governments can of course offset our economies' inability to do so, but the execution of this assistance can be protracted. To temporarily support food insecure consumers, a nurturing place is necessary.

We need food banks to continue their important work, but they should also become more efficient and more strategic. For years, running a food bank meant that their managers needed to be good at warehousing. This is no longer true.

People visit food banks for an array of reasons. Guests often also seek comfort, attention, and a meeting place to share their problems and experiences.

Some even require

medical assistance to address ongoing mental illnesses.

Food banks are beginning to recognize that they are in the larger business of wellness, not only of food security.

Many are now dealing with the minds and hearts of their guests, and not just their stomachs.

At times, however, food banks can be their own worst enemies. In some markets, food banks compete with each other in seeking donations. Some are faith-based, and some are established by an individual who is deeply passionate about the people in a specific neighbourhood. In this case, competition dilutes resources, making the system less efficient and more confusing for those who need

them. As demand for food banks grows, this issue should be addressed, not by eliminating points of service, but rather by developing better distribution practices and a stronger portfolio of services. And why not charge a nominal fee for services rendered. It may sound counter-intuitive, but this may allow guests not to feel that they are a burden to society.

Dignity and respect go a long way.

Food banks are critical managers of the negative externalities of the market. Downward economic cycles and ineffective economic or monetary policies will inevitably continue to generate a percentage of need in the future, and food banks should provide an immedi-

ate, and hopefully temporary, safety net.

Most food banks in Canada are well managed, but they need our help. For many Canadians, there is a false social stigma attached to food banks. We should think of ways to address this problem, so more of us can become engaged. In doing so, we remind ourselves that hunger is a cruel reality here at home as well as overseas. Helping developing countries is a great achievement for our country, but we should not also forget that all Canadians have a right to food.

– Dr. Sylvain Charlebois is associate dean at the College of Business and Economics at the University of Guelph in Ontario.

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Clearwater police have received numerous calls lately from concerned citizens who have observed dogs locked in their owners' vehicle.

Please be advised that this matter is dealt with quickly when reports are received, and criminal actions could be pursued against someone who leaves an animal in a vehicle for a long period of time (stopping to go to the washroom, etc. is allowed).

Remember to treat your pets with respect during this hot summer.

RCMP members understand that sometimes you need to leave your pet in the vehicle to grab something quickly but be aware of the heat and time.

Officers arrived on scene and located the male pretending to be asleep in his truck (which was on the ranch property).

The male was arrested and transported back to Clearwater where he spent the night in jail. His vehicle was removed by a tow company.

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New residency training sites launch Interior Health KAMLOOPS – New doctors will have the opportunity to complete their entire postgraduate training in Kamloops with the launch of a new family practice residency site based at Royal Inland Hospital and community clinics, Health Minister Terry Lake announced recently.

"Training family practitioners here in Kamloops gives them an opportunity to discover this great region and they will hopefully return for their practice careers," said Lake.

In July, the family practice residency site in Kamloops accepted its first six resident physicians.

These doctors will complete two years of postgraduate medical training to meet the requirements of the College of Family Physicians of Canada.

They will have the opportunity to work with a range of physicians and health professionals to master their technical skills, while developing strong roots in the community.

"The new family practice residency site in Kamloops will allow for more of our students to continue their training in the Interior and inevitably support the long-term recruitment and retention of physicians in our communities," said Dr. Allan Jones, UBC's

faculty of medicine regional associate dean (Interior).

The expansion of the family practice residency program is part of a combined effort by the provincial government, health authorities, UBC faculty of medicine, and communities to support the recruitment and retention of physicians to serve the healthcare needs of families throughout B.C. Expansion of UBC's medical school to the B.C. Interior has helped increase the annual enrolment of new medical undergraduates pro-

vincially to 288 – more than double the number of spaces from 10 years ago.

Medical students entering the Southern Medical Program, which began operation in September 2011, complete two years of undergraduate academic training at UBC Okanagan and the newly built, clinical teaching campus at Kelowna General Hospital. They transition to area hospitals and clinics for their third and fourth year, gaining essential handson clinical experience on their path to becom-

ing a doctor.

UBC's family practice residency training program is a two-year program that prepares new doctors with the skills and experience they need to become licensed family physicians. UBC's family practice program is distributed throughout the province, involving 16 educational sites, where residents work with a wide range of physicians and health professionals to advance their technical skills, while learning about the unique health needs and lifestyle of the communities.

New thrift store now open Volunteers at the Clearwater Curiosity Shop thrift store welcome customers to the new non-profit business, which is located across from Clearwater Food Bank. Pictured are (l-r) Barb Danchuk, Sara Schulte (in front), Helen Heater and Heidi Funk. Danchuk and Funk are board members, as are Bob and Linda Mackenzie, and Louise Richardson. Volunteers not in the photo include Therese Goodie and Alex Arduini. Proceeds go to the hospital and the food bank. The store is open Fridays and Saturdays, 10 – 4. Items for donation should be dropped off during store hours only. Photo by Keith McNeill

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Becoming Shiloh is weekend of music Robyn Rexin A large crowd attended Vavenby’s seventh Becoming Shiloh music festival Aug. 8, 9 and 10.

It was held again at Shirley de Vooght’s Serenity Acres. This is a weekend of wonderful music, worship, and fellowship. Camping was free at Serenity.

All of the musicians camped and a lot of the audience did too.

A breakfast of scrambled eggs, pancakes, sausages, and bacon, made by Wilf Rothwell and Bob Rexin, and coffee made by Bob Foulkes, was provided for the performers each morning. The Wandering Moose (the name for The Strawberry Moose when it is on the move) provided a concession

for lunches and dinners. A lot of water and pop was sold. Anyone needing first aid could also go to the Wandering Moose.

Vavenby’s group Contender started the event off on Friday evening. The group is made up of Wilf and Colleen Rothwell, their daughters Erin Dawson and Crystall Braaten, and John Gerber.

Braaten came home from where she now lives in Alberta to play with Contender.

Russ Rosen’s group was on stage next and ended the evening. It was beginning to cool down so Rosen got people onto their feet, teaching them to dance the Tennessee Wig Walk and to do a square dance. It was a lot of fun.

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Vavenby's John Gerber (l) and Erin Dawson perform during Becoming Shiloh music festival at Serenity Acres last weekend. Photo by Robyn Rexin

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extremely hot. Ben Atkinson, from Delta, B.C., one of the people in charge of the sound booth as well as performing, said that it was more difficult to play in the heat, “But the show must go on.” Playing and singing added to the heat so the musicians needed to drink lots of water.

Saturday morning started off with worship and ministry. Performances began at 1 p.m. and went until 9 p.m. Psalm 91 was first on stage, followed by Chris Lemky and his group, This Old Mountain, then Ken and Deb Ermter. The Ermters were joined during their performance by others, such as Gilles Leger from Avola and the group She Says Electric. She Says Electric ended the day with songs sung to a rising moon.

Sunday morning started off with Shiloh’s Chapel. It was a peaceful setting as the flow of the North Thompson River could be heard in the background. Rosen led the music and shared the message. After the message Dawson asked for a special prayer for two young women who she felt she had mentored when they were younger and who were both beginning on a new journey in their lives. One of the women, Vienna Moilliet, left for the Philippines on Wednesday, Aug. 13, to learn to be a midwife and missionary. Moilliet has delivered lots of lambs in her life. In 2 ½ years she’ll be able to deliver human babies.

Becoming Shiloh ended with two more groups. The first was Barclay West playing his guitar. He asked Leger to play his harmonica with him. Barclay said that his music was going to be a worship jam. He added members from other groups as well.

The last group to perform was made up of members of Vavenby Christian Church (VCC), with Curtis Fast filling in on drums. John Gerber led Seth, Isaac, and Vienna Moilliet, and Brandon Toscano. Lisa Wilkinson and Valerie Gerber also performed.

This year groups on the stage would call upon others to perform with them, sometimes a whole group, sometimes various members. Leger and his “mean” harmonica was often asked to play.

Chris Lemky, leader of This Old Mountain, mentioned that for a performer to play with another group without any or very little practice

he/she has to be a good musician and a good listener.

Approximately 30 people from out of town attended. Natasha Krause came from Vancouver specifically to see Becoming Shiloh. She had met Dawson, one of the organizers, at a conference two years ago and asked her to keep in touch about it.

A lot of children were present. They loved playing, waving flags, dancing and swaying to the music, and feeding the horses that were across the fence handfuls of grass.

Because of the heat a favourite spot for children and adults was the outside tap and bucket placed underneath it. The children would put their heads right into the bucket while the men put theirs under the flow of water from the tap.

One booth on-site sold crafts made in Africa by female artisans in poor villages. The money vendor Suzanne Jones made would send her back to Africa to buy more crafts to sell in Canada. The money she paid the artisans for their work was usually more than they otherwise saw in a year. The booth was called TWiGZ Creations. For more information go to www. twigzcreations.com.

Party held for former store owner On Saturday, Aug. 2, Val Bellows held a community get-together for Debbie Barrett, the former owner of Vavenby General Store. Approximately 14 adults and seven children attended, all bringing finger foods to share. There was a lot of fun, reminiscing, and laughter throughout the party.

Thirteen year old Cadence Busse did a great job of playing with the younger children and keeping them entertained.

Barrett is living in Cranbrook and works as an office manager for an auto-body shop. She has been there a year. Barrett loves living in Cranbrook – except when she gets lost.

Sandy Kalanchey, a resident of Vavenby for three years, came to the party to meet more people. She and her husband moved here from Calgary so she could live closer to her sister.

Kalanchey said, “We absolutely love it here – the quiet, the mountains, the fresh air, and the people.”

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New funding gives farmers' market program staying power Ministry of Health KAMLOOPS – Lower-income families, seniors and pregnant women in Clearwater will have easier access to healthy, locally grown food, thanks to an additional $750,000 investment in a successful farmers' market coupon program, Health Minister Terry Lake announced recently.

"Eating fresh, nutritious food is a big part of staying healthy and avoiding chronic illness," said Lake. "But, for those most in need, accessing affordable, local foods can be a challenge.

This program makes the healthy choice easier and helps improve the health of B.C. families."

The Farmers' Market Nutrition Coupon Program provides coupons that can be used like cash at participating markets throughout British Columbia. Each week, program participants receive $15 worth of coupons to purchase locally grown fruit, vegetables, meat, eggs, dairy, nuts, and herbs.

In order to receive the coupons, participants take part in free nutrition and skills building programs offered by community agencies that have partnered with each participating market.

These programs teach participants how to incorporate farmers' market foods into their everyday diet.

"With the number of B.C. farmers' markets having more than doubled in the past 10 years, it's clear that more and more British Columbians are recognizing the value of local food," said Agriculture Minister Norm Letnick.

"The Coupon Program not only helps increase access to healthy food for those in need, it helps

raise awareness of the importance of supporting our hard-working farmers."

Fifteen new markets, including Clearwater, have been added to the Coupon Program this season, for a total of 49 participating markets located throughout the province.

This year's funding will go towards sustaining the program beyond 2015.

"Both local farmers and local families have benefitted from the ongoing success of the Coupon Program," said Jon Bell, president, BC Association of Farmers' Markets. "We couldn't be happier that the program has been expanded this year and will be continuing into next year and beyond."

The program is expected to support about 3,500 families and seniors, with an estimated 10,000 individuals benefitting in 2014. The $750,000 in funding builds on the $4 million investment provided in 2012 and 2013.

The Nutrition Coupon Program runs for 16 weeks, from July through October 2014, and is administered by the BC Association of Farmers' Markets.

The BC Association of Farmers' Markets is a provincially registered, non-profit association, which represents farmers' markets throughout the province. At member markets, the focus is on selling locally grown or processed farm-fresh foods and vendors must either make, bake or grow the products they sell. The BC Association of Farmers' Markets accepts joint applications from farmers' markets and community agencies on a yearly basis for the Farmers' Market Nutrition Coupon Program.

ICBC to send $38m in overcharge refunds Management knew of errors since 2009, hid problem Jeff Nagel, Black Press ICBC is preparing to mail out 309,000 refund cheques ranging from $1 to $350 to optional auto insurance customers it overcharged since 2008.

Wrong rates were used because of incorrect descriptions assigned years ago to many vehicles that are only now being fixed.

The average customer who overpaid all six years will get a refund of around $108, ICBC spokesman Adam Grossman said. The cheques will begin to go out around Aug. 20.

The average overpayment was $18 per year.

The refunds plus interest being paid total nearly $38 million.

Nearly 370,000 other motorists were undercharged because of the glitches.

ICBC won't go after them for the $53 million in lost revenue.

The faulty vehicle descriptions affected only optional insurance, not basic rates.

The refunds were calculated as part of two independent external reviews that checked millions of insurance transactions over the past six years.

Auditors who examined ICBC's handling of the issue concluded ICBC knew the problem was systemic as early as 2009

but management hid it from ICBC's board of directors until mid2013.

Various fixes were contemplated but discarded, according to the auditors' report.

ICBC managers feared a solution might harm its relationship with brokers and that disclosure of inaccurate pricing would hurt ICBC's business position against optional insurance competitors.

The corporation ultimately opted to fix the errors and issue refunds as part of its sweeping $400-million technology upgrade program.

The long-running overcharges were final-

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by Transportation Minister Todd Stone – only after he was directly questioned by the media.

ICBC's board had intended to wait until it had a refund strategy ready to roll out.

Customers renewing their auto insurance since July have been required to update their vehicle's descriptions, Grossman said.

The error isn't expected to recur because ICBC's modernized system will pull the correct description from the vehicle identification numbers, instead of being entered manually by Autoplan agents.

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Longtime local resident Mark LaBelle was thanking the Times on Monday after the newspaper let the Ministry of Social Development and Social Innovation know that it was working on a story about how LaBelle had been denied a disability allowance, apparently unjustly.

A short time later LaBelle received a telephone call from the Ministry telling him that, in fact, his appeal of the denial decision had been accepted.

The letter telling him so just hadn't reached him yet.

Much as we like to receive praise, deserved or otherwise, in this case it appears we really had little to do with the happy outcome.

According to the Ministry, LaBelle's appeal had been accepted several days before the newspaper became involved in the case.

If we had any effect on the outcome, it was only to encourage the Ministry to phone LaBelle and let him know the happy news a bit earlier than otherwise.

That being said, however, the local man is still in difficult circumstances, and we think it important that the community know about it.

LaBelle has inoperable progressive cervical spinal stenosis.

That means that the canal in his neck containing his spinal cord is slowly getting smaller and smaller.

His left arm is pretty well paralyzed and he is gradually losing control of his legs.

Eventually, he could become a quadriplegic.

Eventually, he could

A photo from 1998 shows LaBelle practicing karate with Connor Borsa. Prior to his injury LaBelle lived an active lifestyle. Times file photo

Clearwater resident Mark LaBelle is slowly being paralyzed by a neck injury that occurred four years ago and that didn’t heal properly. He was recently turned down for a disability allowance but that decision was reversed on appeal. Photo by Keith McNeill

end up dead.

There does not appear to be anything the doctors can do about it.

“I’m in pretty desperate straits,” he said.

“I’ve been working all my life, since I was 14 years old, and now I end up like this.”

Born in Nottingham, England to a father who was a member of the Canadian air force and an English mother, LaBelle came to Canada before he was one year old.

He has lived in Clearwater since 1966, when he started Grade 2.

In 1976, aged 17, he followed his father in serving his country and joined the army.

He served three years with Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry in such places as the Middle East and Australia.

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Returning to Clearwater, he worked in a variety of jobs in the forest industry, including 16 years with Weyerhaeuser until the company closed its Vavenby operation.

LaBelle was involved in the local Karate club for many years, and progressed so far as to be tested for his first degree black belt.

He’s been injured before, but has always toughed it out and bounced back. He recalls at one time forcing his broken toes into a caulk boot so he could go to work.

He was married, divorced, and has a daughter and a grandson who live in Clearwater.

“It means a lot to me, to see my child and her child doing well,” he said. “I had money put aside for them, but now I need

to spend it to live ...

I’m stubborn enough I’m going to make it last a long time.”

The local man’s present problems began in October, 2010, when he was helping to unload some firewood.

Carrying an armload of wood, he slipped and fell, striking his head against the bin as he went down.

Even though he had heard his neck pop as he landed and was bleeding profusely, he went home.

It wasn’t until a week later that he presented himself at the hospital.

Since then he has seen a long list of doctors and specialists.

The consensus now seems to be that little or nothing can be done to help his condition.

“I have four vertebrae that are collapsed, crushed and turned around,” he said.

“Most surgeons are surprised that I am still walking. I have lost 75 per cent of the use of my left arm and my legs are starting to go.”

The local man can walk, but it’s a shuffle and he uses a cane for balance.

“I can walk across the floor, but I might have to stop halfway,” he said.

Sometimes he can

drive from his home in Blackpool to buy groceries and have a cup of coffee at Bayley’s Bistro, sometimes he can’t.

Sleep is a struggle.

“I cut back on all the narcotics but one, plus two tranquilizers,” he said. “Sometimes I would wake in my own house and forget where I was.”

Having to deal with a constant rotation of locums during the recent period when Clearwater was down to one full-time permanent doctor did not help his condition, he felt.

Having no social services office in Clearwater also has been a problem.

“When I called to complain about being cut off, I was told I should talk with my case worker,” he recalled. “I asked who my case worker was.

They couldn’t tell me.”

“I would like to see a case worker,” he added, “but in my condition, I can’t drive to Kamloops.”

LaBelle said that the extra money he would get with the disability allowance would help him to get proper bracing and a wheelchair.

"That money came out of my paycheque for 40 years. Just some of it back, that’s all I need.”

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A near miss

Left: A tree along the trail that connects Evergreen Acres seniors housing complex (background) with Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital shows a white scar partway up where it was struck by lightning.

Residents herd a loud bang but heavy rain kept any fire from spreading.

Left: A scar near the bottom of the tree in the center of the main photo shows the effect of a lightning strike that occurred two or three weeks ago.

Photos by Keith McNeill

Human rights lawyer, former judge receives federal NDP nomination Submitted Vera Bradley unveils a Doris Laner painting in front of the Wells Gray Infocenter last Thursday. The Upper Clearwater artis is donating several of her paintings as prizes in the Wells Gray Rocks treasure hunts now happening.

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Painting unveiling promotes Wells Gray treasure hunts Left: A close-up shows some of the details of Doris Laner's painting of Helmcken Falls, which is titled "Morning Mist." One of the paintings that Laner has donated to the Wells Gray Rocks treasure hunts will be unveiled each Thursday during the Night Market at the Infocenter for the next few weeks. Booklets with clues for the treasure hunts are available at the Infocenter.

KAMLOOPS – On Saturday, New Democrats met in Clearwater, 100 Mile House, and Kamloops to officially nominate Bill Sundhu as their candidate to become the next Member of Parliament for Kamloops-ThompsonCariboo.

A former Provincial Court judge, Sundhu is a human rights lawyer who represented Zofia Cisowski in the wake of the death of her son, Robert Dziekanski, after he was tasered at the Vancouver Airport.

“An experienced jurist and committed human rights activist, Bill would be an excellent addition to our caucus and, more importantly, an exceptional community representative,” said NDP Leader Tom

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Clearwater resident Fran McRae (l) talks with Bill Sundhu about local issues during a New Democrat nomination meeting held Saturday in the Wells Gray Inn. Sundhu was chosen by acclamation to represent the NDP in the next federal election.

Photo by Keith McNeill

Mulcair. “I’m proud to have him on our team.”

In 2011, in addition to the 103 elected New Democrats, NDP candidates in 106 ridings came second to the elected Conservatives.

In KamloopsThompson-Cariboo

the NDP candidate earned 37 percent of the vote – well ahead of the third place Liberal who received less than seven percent.

“I am honoured by the support I have received from the people in this riding,”

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said Sundhu. “New Democrats here have worked hard over the years to lay the groundwork and I share their commitment and sense of responsibility to fight to make things better, fairer, and more just for all Canadians”

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Sports Not many Ladies Golf Nights left for this year Submitted There are only five Ladies Nights left for the 2014 season. We had a good turnout on Aug. 7 Ladies Night, with 18 golfers participating.

Welcome to Maureen from Little Fort, who came out and won the Longest Putt for Flight 3. We will be having the Club Championship in mid-September.

Stay tuned for more details.

This week’s winners are: Low Gross: Carol Hindle, Larissa Hadley, Stephanie Turner; Low Net: Madeline

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Klassen, Anna Mae Dee, Reita Vandenborre; Closest to the Pin: Carol H., Larissa H.; Long Drive: Carol H., Joan Slingsby, Rosemary Harley; Long Putt: Debbie Pearce, Melanie Freeston, Maureen Nelson; Least Putts: Larissa H.; Most Putts: Joan Streadwick; Longest Putt for all flights: Reita V.; Closest to Windmill: Anna Mae; Long drive in two strokes: Melanie F., Madeline K., Rose H.; RIP in the pond on #4: Cleo Schwartz, Eileen Sedgwick.

The Birdie Pot has still not been won yet

this season and the prize money is climbing.

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

Thank you Linda at Lacarya for the free dinner draw won

by Carol H. Come on out and play before the Ladies Golf Club season ends and you may be the big winner of the Birdie Pot.

Tennis To Go

An overall view gives some indication of how the portable tennis nets were set up for a Tennis To Go event. held Aug. 7 in Sunshine Valley at the corner of Gill Creek Road. The next will be at the new Dutch Lake Community center on Aug. 19 at 7 p.m. A junior tennis camp will be held Aug. 18-21 at the Rotary Park tennis courts, 9:30-12:30. There will be community ball hockey at the Sportsplex parking lot, Aug. 20, 27, and Sept.

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The tournament called the Big Woody, which involves a two-day competition between Barriere's Chinook Cove Golf Course and Lacarya Golf Course in Blackpool, has resumed after a fouryear hiatus.

This year's tournament started at Chinook Cove on Saturday, Aug. 9 and concluded at Lacarya on Aug. 10.

A total of 24 men and eight ladies from both clubs took part.

The Chinook Cove golfers up a valiant fight, right down to the wire. It was almost a draw; however Lacarya came through with the win and brought the trophy home until next year.

The tournament was great fun, sportsmanship and camaraderie, followed by dinner and pictures.

“Thank you, Chinook Cover golfers for a great day

Above: Larry Colborne (l), captain of the Lacarya team, and Chinook Cove captain Brad Baker hold the Big Woody trophy. The two captains were instrumental in bringing back the tournament between the two golf clubs. Photo submitted

and congratulations to Lacarya golfers” said Heinz and Linda Fitz of Lacarya Golf Course. “Now all we have to do is find the perfect spot to display the coveted trophy.”

Right: Paul Douglas swings as he takes part in the Big Woody tournament at Lacarya last weekend.

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Recording artist at Night Market Singer Shannon Lyon performs recently at the Night Market at Wells Gray Infocenter. The market is held every Thursday evening during the summer. Originally from Kitchener, Ontario, Lyon has produced several albums and toured across Canada, Australia and Europe. Photo by Keith McNeill

Help is just a phone call away with new Surveillance Nurses Interior Health Six months into the new Surveillance Nurse program within Interior Health, remote telephone checks are having a positive influence and helping independent seniors stay at home longer.

“This program is a great example of a simple idea that has a big impact,” said Sharon Whitby, Home Health Practice lead for Interior Health. “The Surveillance Nurses help clients remain in their own homes and avoid hospital admissions.”

The focus is on stable long-term Home Health clients. Surveillance Nurses phone them to see how they are doing at least once every three months and more if required. Clients may also call the nurse when they have questions or need assistance. The pro-

gram’s goal is to identify any issues as soon as possible, to help ensure these independent clients continue to do well living at home.

“The regular calls ensure we are being proactive and supporting clients so they continue to be lower needs for as long as possible,” said Whitby.

“For example they may need encouragement to increase their activity level, to socialize more, or to quit smoking. Or they may benefit from other support services.”

Surveillance Nurses are currently located in: Williams Lake; Kamloops; Vernon; Kelowna; Penticton; Cranbrook; and Castlegar. They support approximately 280 clients. As the program grows, they

will continue to expand their reach across the health authority.

Mount Polley Mine management was awaiting a second permit amendment from the B.C. government to increase water released from its tailings facilities when the tailings pond dam breached in the early hours of Aug. 4.

Ministry of Environment records show the mine has had an effluent permit since 1997, and has operated since startup with a water surplus due to precipitation.

In 2009 the company applied to amend the permit to allow discharge of up to 1.4 million cubic meters of water a year to discharge dam seepage effluent into Energy and Mines Minister Bill Bennett Hazeltine Creek.

That permit was approved in 2012 after in compliance," Bennett said Wednesday. "If an independent report was commissioned to examine water quality impacts from sediment they were hiding anything, if they made mistakes in building the dam higher, we will find and contaminants, and measures needed to out and hold them to account." control them.

Brian Kynoch, president of parent comWith the mine and its tailings facilities pany Imperial Metals, was asked about the expanding and an exhausted pit being converted to underground mining, Mount Polley latest permit amendment at a public meeting in Likely Tuesday, where residents were applied for another amendment to discharge shocked at the devastation and worried about up to three million cubic meters of treated the water quality in their lakes and rivers. water to Polley Lake.

"I think we're about to get the increase," Kynoch said.

Kynoch said the breach did not occur at That application was received by the ministry the highest point of the tailings dam, where this summer, ... water pressure was greatest, and the pond level was 2.5 metres below the top of the Ministry of Environment dam at the time.

Ministry records show Mount Polley was warned about high pond levels May 24, with the level returning to authorized levels by June 30. In April the company was issued an "That application was received by the advisory about bypass of authorized treatministry this summer and is being considment works due to high water flows in the ered," the Ministry of Environment said in a spring runoff period. statement Wednesday.

Samples of tailings pond water taken Aug. Energy and Mines Minister Bill Bennett 4 showed selenium concentration 2.8 times said Mount Polley mine does not have the drinking water guideline. Concentration acid-producing rock, which reacts with conof nitrates, cadmium, copper, iron and seletaminants such as arsenic and mercury and nium have occasionally exceeded aquatic allows them to mix with water. Bennett was life guidelines in recent years. The permit on site this week with mine inspectors and required water volume not to exceed 35 per environment ministry staff. cent of the creek flow to dilute it.

"We will find out if the company was not

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Mount Polley mine tailings spill raises fears for Fraser salmon Jeff Nagel – Black Press An estimated 1.5 million migrating Fraser River sockeye salmon are destined for Quesnel Lake, which has now been contaminated by the Mount Polley mine tailings pond spill.

The Quesnel system sockeye make up a major portion of what's hoped to be a record run this year, said Craig Orr, executive director of the Watershed Watch Salmon Society.

"This is one of the greatest environmental disasters we've had on the Fraser," Orr said. "Some of the effluent will be getting in the Fraser. The big question is how concentrated, how harmful it will be. Some of these compounds have short term impacts and some have much longer term impacts."

While the Quesnel Lake stocks are among the Fraser's most abundant, Orr is particularly concerned that other much weaker stocks that spawn in other tributaries of the Fraser could be harmed.

"People have to be concerned about not just what it means for the returning fish but for the juveniles rearing in the lake right now," he said. "We don't know if it's going to accumulate in their bodies or potentially affect their olfactions, their ability to find their home waters."

Resident fish at risk include threatened bull trout and plentiful rainbow trout.

At a news conference in Likely, Imperial Metals president Brian Kynoch said the water in the pond is tested with rainbow trout, and its arsenic level is one fifth of the limit for drinking water. He described the effluent as "relatively benign."

The huge spill of tailings and water tore down Hazeltine Creek, which is where endangered Interior coho salmon are supposed to spawn in a few weeks.

Gord Sterritt, executive director of the Upper Fraser Fisheries Conservation Alliance, said the group, which represents 23 First Nations from Williams Lake to the Fraser's headwaters, had already raised concerns that planned releases of effluent into the creek by mine operator Imperial Metals might harm the coho.

Chinook salmon also spawn near the outlet of Quesnel Lake at the Quesnel River.

"Those fish will be holding or just about to enter the spawning grounds pretty quick," Sterritt said. "We're pretty concerned about what the toxic elements are going to do those fish. And then there's the scouring of the debris pile that is potentially going to be moving down the lake and into the river."

Contamination that reaches the mainstem Fraser could affect fish spawning hundreds of kilometres away,

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such as in Stuart Lake near Fort St. James.

Sterritt said he's fielding calls from First Nations as far downstream as Lillooet that are alarmed about the potential impact on their food fisheries.

Kynoch said the pond water nearly meets drinking water standards and the main threat to fish is from the silt, which he said is settling rapidly.

Sto:lo fishery advisor Ernie Crey said there remains widespread concern

in aboriginal communities.

"Eventually, this stuff will wend its way into the Fraser," he said.

Orr noted the spill came just three days after provincial government approval of the new KSM gold mine near the headwaters of the Nass River.

The KSM project, near the Alaska border at Stewart, includes tunnels to carry ore 23 km away for processing and shipping, to satisfy Alaska's concerns about fisheries and tourism.

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• 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 Secondary School Gym. Info: 250-674-1878 • Slo-Pitch: Clearwater mixed Slo-Pitch league May – July. Contact Carmen Archibald 778-208-1773, 250-674-2632 • Drop in Soccer: June -Sept, tues and Thurs, 6:30-8:00 PM, CSS field, $2 drop in, grade 8 to adult SENIORS • Wells Gray Country Senior’s Society 3rd Sun Social Meet at the Wells Gray Hotel at 12:30pm for lunch or dessert, & chat • Wells Gray Country Senior’s Society Book Club Last Thursday of the mth 2pm at the library. All seniors welcome.

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CERTIFIED BOOM TRUCK OPERATORS WANTED * Union Environment * Possible employment in heavy construction and pipeline industries * Must be willing to work out of town and in camp. * Minimum 5 years experience Please include photocopy of certification, current resume and current abstract. Send your response to: PO Box 95045, Kingsgate Vancouver BC V5T 4T8

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In Loving Memory Milna Young One year has passed, our hearts still sore, As time rolls on we miss you more, Your welcome smile and pleasant face, No one can fill that vacant place.

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Casual Clerical position in a busy family practice. Must be an organized, confidentiality minded person with transcription experience in medical terminology.

Please apply with resume, in person before August 22, 2014 Clearwater Medical Clinic 258 Park Drive Clearwater, BC

HAFI GRANTS Notice to low income seniors and persons with disability.

You may qualify for a grant up to 20,000. to modify and adapt your home for improved safety and accessibility. For details contact your local HAFI expert Hans Ounpuu, Building contractor @ 250-674-3875.

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Shop tools: drill press (Delta), $100, Makita Planer 12”, $200; Makita Compound mitre saw, $400; 6” Belt & disc sander, $150; Mortise cutter w/chisels, $100; router & table, $300; 14”band saw, $200; drill sharpener on stand, $100.

Wine making supplies: 4-10 gal plastic carboys, $7/ea; 7 5 gal plastic carboys, $5/ea; 4 5gal glass carboys, $3/ea Misc supplies, air locks, plastic corks, 10 cases bottles.

Ph. 250-674-2127 STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.

STEEL BUILDINGS 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 1-800-6685422. www.pioneersteel.ca

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1992 camper, 8’x9’ w/bathroom, hot water tank & furnace; clean. Cement mixer $225. 250-672-9559 Pontoon boat, new, $250; 3-way RV fridge, $150; 4-burner RV stove and oven, $120; 4 lg camper jacks, $100.

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2bdrm Featuring Living rm with tip out, Dining rm w/buffet & hutch Refrigerator, Range, Washer & Dryer, Oil Furnace Screen porch & family rm additions Unit had an auxiliary roof over the majority of time on site Asking $25,900 Phone: 250-587-6151

Rentals Duplex / 4 Plex Barriere: large 1 bdrm apartment in quiet neighbourhood.750sqft. $615/mo. Pets negotiable. Call 250-682-2231

Mobile Homes & Pads 2008 Wildwood 22’ trailer, excellent cond, walk around bed, flat screen tv. $11,000.00.

250-672-5767 Clearwater: Immed occupancy MH, covered deck, fenced yd. Ref + DD $325, rent $650/mo incl water, sewer & garbage. Ph. 250-587-6373

Modular Homes Very attractive 2-bdrm manuf home, stove, fridge, washer dryer, central air, office area, carport. $800/mo. Now avail.

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Suites, Lower Barriere: 2-bdrm, 2-bath suite.

Everything incl in rent except phone. Priv ent, $950/mo.

NP or smokers. 250-672-9887 Clearwater: 1 bdrm, incl sat tv, internet & util. $650/mo Avail Sept 1. Ph 250-674-2465

Suites, Upper Barriere: upper, 4 bdrm, 2 bath (1 ensuite), front yard. NS. $750/mo + Dist.of Barriere util.

Quiet neighbourhood. 250672-9611 (evenings).

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Front yd. NS, $750/mo. District of Barriere utilities. Quiet neighbourhood. 250-672-9611 evenings

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SHOP TOOLS Drill Press (Delta) $100 Makita Planer, 12” $200 Makita compound Mitre saw $400 6” best & disc sander $150 Mortise cutter with chisels $100 Router & table $300 14” Band saw $200 Drill sharpener on stand $100

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ROPER Ventures Ltd. is seeking equipment operators or contractors for their stump-todump logging crews. Currently, we are seeking: Experienced Processor Operators The work is less than one hour out of Rocky Mountain House.

Call 403-669-7476 or email susanr@roperventures.ca All equipment is non-smoking and successful applicants must complete substance impairment testing before commencing work.

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HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available.

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Support International Scouting by donating used stamps which are sorted & sold to raise money for the International Development Fund of the International Scout & Guide Fellowship. This fund pays for training for Scouters in the third world.

Drop stamps off at front counter of the Star/Journal in Barriere, or call Margaret at (250)672-9330.

Wanted: Used fridge and stove. Good working order.

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Recreational/Sale 1995 Rustler 5th wheel, 24.5’, sleeps 6, very well maintained, $5,500.00, hitch neg. Tows beautifully. Ph. 250-587-0004

Boats 14’ 6” old town canoe, complete w/trailer, paddles & life jackets. $500.00. 250-6720103

DISCREET professional company looking for one week high end house rental in late Feb/early March. Ideally 8 bedrooms with 8 bathrooms, but would consider smaller options. Please contact 1-250837-3734 to discuss further details. Attn. Kiel.

14’ Prince Craft aluminum boat. No leaks. Excellent condition. $1000 obo. 250-6729207

Legal Notices

Legal Notices

Notice to Remove Private Land From Woodlot License W300

Take notice that David Baxter is proposing to remove 64.7 hectares of Private Land (DL. 5039, KDYD) from Woodlot License W300, located north of Clearwater, B.C. Inquiries or comments to this proposal must be submitted in written form to: Longfellows Inc., 234 Murtle Rd., Clearwater, B.C., V0E 1N1 prior to August 29, 2014.

Information about this proposal can be obtained by contacting Wes Bieber, R.P.F. at 250-674-3882 or wes.bieber@longfellows.ca

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Deer oh deer A deer trots through Brookfield Trailer Court recently. The animal likely had been down to the river drinking water.

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Obituaries IN LOVING MEMORY

IN LOVING MEMORY

Sharon Faith Passey (nee Lum) 1942 - 2014

Father Emil Sasges 1931 - 2014

Father Emil Sasges passed from this life to eternity on August 5, 2014. He was born in Lake Lenore, Saskatchewan on February 6, 1931 and moved with all his family members to Vernon BC in 1937. He attended school in Vernon before enrolling in the Seminary of Christ the King. He was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Kamloops in April 6, 1957 and served in several different parishes within the diocese, including Sacred Heart Cathedral, the parishes of Valemount and Blue River, the parishes and missions of Ashcroft, Cache Creek, Holy Family Parish, Kamloops, as well as Chase and Logan Lake, St. Jude’s parish and missions in 100 Mile House.

He retired from active ministry in 2012.

For the past two years he called the Immaculate Heart of Mary Shrine Centre, Cache Creek, his home.

He is survived by his sisters Helen (Ray) Donovan and Agnes (Larry) Streeter, of Vernon, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents as well as his brothers Reinhart, Aloysies (Al), Jerome, and Norbert, their wives, as well as his nephews Darryl in 2013 and Brennan in 2012.

Prayers for Fr. Emil will be recited in Sacred Heart Cathedral, 3rd Avenue and Nicola Street, Kamloops on Tuesday,

August 12 at 6:30 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, August 13th at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow in the priest’s plot in Hillside Cemetery. A reception will follow in St. Anne’s Academy Gym, Kamloops.

Service arrangements are entrusted to Schoening Funeral Service, Kamloops, B.C., 1-800-668-3379.

Sharon Passey passed away at Royal Inland Hospital, Kamloops, BC, on July 27, 2014, after a short battle with cancer.

She was 72 years of age.

Born in Vancouver, BC, on April 14, 1942, Sharon is survived by her common-law spouse, Bill Frezell; motherin-law Lilian Passey; brother Mike Lum; sister Suzanne; son John (Chelsea); daughter Caron; grandchildren Brandon, Charli, Cassidi, Cayci, Madison, Brady; great grandchildren Isabell and Emily; and by many family and friends.

Sharon was predeceased by her father, George Lum; husband, Charles Passey; grandson, Jeremy Fontaine; father-in-law Blair Passey, and by her foster parents, John and Edith Forrest.

Sharon had an interesting career as an exotic mushroom buyer. She especially enjoyed the

company of her family and friends, as well as fishing, and travelling around looking for marketable mushrooms.

During her lifetime, Sharon was involved with Alanon, AA, the Food Bank, and the Mormon Church.

A Memorial Service for Sharon Passey will take place at the Lions’

Entertained by wildlife – no matter where we go on our drives Always on the lookout for wildlife as we drive to appointments in Kamloops, John and I are pleased if we see more than ravens and magpies. Eagles, deer and coyotes are good; hawks and sandhill cranes are better; otters in the North Thompson River near Little Fort and sandy-coloured marmots near Barriere evoke excited comments. But occasionally, something happens that really tickles our fancy.

In late March, on our way south, we were first in line being held up between Little Fort and Barriere where BC Hydro had been changing poles all winter. On the move after being stopped and approaching the flag lady at the other end, I had to slow right down again. In our lane, sauntering unconcernedly, were two “wild” turkeys, one just behind the other. Reaching the middle of the road, the leader performed a “sexy” wriggle then sat – on the double yellow lines. Her companion responded with his sexy wriggle, and snuggled down beside her. Traffic behind us crept forward toward the flag lady during this birdie manoeuvre. What else could we humans do except laugh out loud? With a shrug of her shoulders and a wave, the gal sent us on our way.

Our entertainment that day continued at the start of the four-lane section beside the turn off towards Sun Peaks. Here, a pair of swans flew towards us from the river, turning me into a distracted driver! They set their wings into glide mode and gracefully banked, came lower and soon settled with the comparatively smaller Canada Geese gleaning in the farmland beside us. No doubt it is a mutual agreement that these huge birds are all members of the clean-up crew, and their leavings will promote better pickings for those farmers when

potatoes and onions are harvested this fall.

Last year, in mid-August John and I were returning to Clearwater from Little Fort, approaching the intersection of the old Highway 5 and Sunshine Valley Road when a charming family caught our attention. Mama deer and three young-uns, still wearing lightcoloured spots, were dining in the field beside us. Ears pricked up and all eyes turned our way as we stopped and backed up slightly; the littlest skittered to safety behind her mama. After a moment or so, at a signal unseen by us, all abruptly turned their backs to us, and, with four white “flags” flying high, leapt away. Soon they had disappeared into the bush, but we’d felt as if we were part of their world long enough to feel a kinship.

Our jewel, Dutch Lake, is a haven for many kinds of local inhabitants. Last summer, as I emerged from the water at the beach, two Great Blue Herons flew nearby. They landed on trees just beyond the crowds, but did not stay. One circled out, low over the lake, past a fisherman in his quiet craft, and over three swimmers. All glanced upwards to see this magnificent bird, wings outstretched, not far above their heads.

Loons commonly swim close to the beach and swimmers.

Once, with friend Sandra, my lifeguard on her paddler while I swam across or along the lake, we approached the lily pads at the east end of this pristine lake. A family of loons, comprised of ma, pa, and a couple of well-behaved “teenagers” watched our approach but did not leave. Sandra “sang” to them in loon-speak, and one of the adults responded softly.

Talk about being welcomed into the world of our so-called wild neighbours.

Trekking Tales By Kay Knox

Hall in Barriere at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 30, 2014. Donations in Sharon’s memory to the Food Bank, the Red Cross or to the BC Cancer Society would be appreciated. Services entrusted to North Thompson Funeral Services, Clearwater and Barriere, BC, 250-6743030 and 250-672-1999.

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Thursday, August 14, 2014 Clearwater Times

Seeing the wonders of the Universe at the Star Gazing Festival Left: Bill Burnyeat of the H.R. MacMillan Planetarium addresses a crowd of close to 90 people during the eighth Star Gazing Festival.

The event was held at Trophy Mountain Buffalo Ranch on Thursday, Aug. 7.

A lander from the Rosetta mission will land on a comet soon, he said.

However, gravity will be so weak that the lander will weigh as much as a piece of paper. It will need to use spiky feet to hold on.

Bill Burnyeat has been leading the Wells Gray Country Star Gazing Festival for several years.

Bill Burnyeat helps a youngster look at the the craters of the moon through a large Dobson reflector telescope. The rings of Saturn were clearly visible through another telescope.

Above: Eli Priede (l) and Kalan Priede show off their glow-in the dark necklaces.

Right: Joshua Prudhomme points out the International Space Station to his mother, Leanna Prudhomme.

All photos by Keith McNeill

Cheryl Thomas (l) chats with Joana Salvisberg, a visitor from Switzerland, as they take part in the Star Gazing Festival. Most of those attending appeared to be local, but there were quite a few out-of-town participants as well.