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Kreke announces mayoralty candidacy Keith McNeill

Back to school Clearwater students board the bus on Tuesday morning anxious to attend their first full day of classes.

Photo by Yevonne Cline

There's going to be an election to see who will be the next mayor of Clearwater.

Jon Kreke, a member of town council since 2011, announced at the end of last Tuesday's council meeting that he intends to challenge incumbent Mayor John Harwood for the job.

“I've had several people from Clearwater, including businesspeople, ask me to run,” Kreke said. “It's time for a change.”

He and his wife, Christina, have run Dutch Lake Resort since they came to Clearwater from Victoria in 1990.

He felt when he ran in 2011 that the experience of running the resort had taught him lessons that would be useful at the municipal level: sewer and water systems, different types of accommodation, budgeting, organization,

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and dealing with people.

Before coming here Kreke managed several gas stations.

The couple has raised three daughters in Clearwater.

Harwood announced in late August that he plans to seek a fourth term as mayor. He has been mayor of Clearwater since incorporation in 2007.

Municipal voting day will be Nov. 15.

RCMP remind drivers of 30 km/hr in school zones Clearwater RCMP Detachment With the school year now underway, so is the RCMP enforcement of school and playground zones. The Clearwater RCMP and the Central Interior Traffic Services will be con-

ducting enforcement initiatives which will target violators in these marked zones.

"Remember that all school zones and playground zones, when posted, are set at 30 km/hr. Fair warning, is that you will see an increased visibility in the first couple weeks of the new school year

and then sporadically throughout the year," noted RCMP members.

Additionally, RCMP will be conducting random and sporadic crackdowns on distracted driving. More specifically, drivers who use their cell phones while driving. Occupants in a

vehicle, who choose not to wear their seat belts, can see an increase of attention. Consideration will be given to our younger population of drivers, who do not follow the respective restriction which are outlined on their driver’s licences. This means all of you

“N” classed drivers. RCMP will be checking to see if you have only one passenger in the vehicle with you at a time (family members exempt), that you have your “N” displayed properly, and that you are leaving those cell phones alone.

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it appropriate to send out this polite reminder to the public, in order to educate you prior to making these enforcement initiatives. Police want compliance with the British Columbia Motor Vehicle Act to be something which everyone takes into consideration

each time they get behind the wheel or are a passenger in a vehicle. Safety of the motoring public is paramount and a priority of RCMP. If you comply with the rules, you’ll be fine. If you do not and/or are lazy at times with complying with these rules, you will get caught.

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Gordies memorial weekend

Have your picture taken with the Mobil F1 Racing Car

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Bring out the whole family and join us for a free hotdog or burger along with a refreshing pop

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(l-r) Clearwater Memorial Splashpark Society representative Larissa Hadley and Success By 6 local coordinator Heather Adamson accept a cheque from Roger and Debbie Mayer. The couple donated the funds ($3,500.00) from the Gordie Mayer Golf Tournament held the weekend of July 11 and 12 to Yellowhead Community Services for the Splashpark.

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Library system boosts French collection Thompson Nicola Regional District The TNRD library system has recently increased its French collection, thanks to the financial support of the province of British Columbia through the Regional District of Nanaimo and the CanadaBritish Columbia Cooperation Agreement on official languages for the additional purchase

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of French material.

“La bibliotheque du district regional Thompson-Nicola reconnait le soutien financier de la province de la ColombieBriannique par le biais du district regional de Nanaimo et de l'Entente de collaboration Canada-Colombie Britannique en matiere des langues officielles pour l'achat supplementaire de materiel en francais.”

The increased French collection is primarily focused on children's and youth material and should better meet the needs of the local Francophone community as well as those students enrolled in French Immersion and their families.

The new French titles will be housed at the North Kamloops and Kamloops libraries, but will be available at any of the Library system's branches.

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District begins annual fall water maintenance program District of Clearwater District public works crews will be performing the fall flushing program between Sept.

23 and Nov. 4th, 2014.

Water main flushing is a key component in maintaining water quality throughout the water distribution system.

The District of Clearwater performs water main flushing on a biannual basis; spring and fall.

Water main flushing utilizes water velocities created by “pulling” larger than normal volumes through the system to clean the water main.

Public Works crews systematically turn water valves and fire hydrants on and off to effectively flush the water system.

When the District’s public works department is flushing water mains in the community you may experience a

loss in pressure, cloudy and/ or discolored water; none of which are a health concern.

Should you experience cloudy and/or discolored water, please run your taps for a minimum of five minutes (exterior tap) or until the water clears.

Should you experience prolonged pressure loss and/or discoloration please contact the District of Clearwater at 250.674.2257.

Seniors get new meeting room in DLCC Sandra Holmes A room for all seniors is now available at the Dutch Lake Community Centre. At the open house on Sept. 20, many seniors and juniors sat in the new room eating their lunch and chatting about all the possible uses for the clean and spacious area. Wells Gray Country Seniors Society purchased and donated kitchen items. YCS will provide two comfortable chairs. There are donated furnishings from United Way. Plans are underway to continue furnishing the room so it will be comfortable and versatile.

There is a bulletin board with calendars of events for seniors in the community. Even though WGCSS has volunteered to take the lead with the initial set up of the room, it must be made clear

that the room is for the use of all seniors in the community. There is no membership fee and no seniors group has authority. The room can be booked for evening use.

Our vibrant Wells Gray Country Seniors Society meets in this yet to be named room at 10 a.m. on the first Wednesday of the month. For only $12 a year seniors receive calendars of events and a discount on bus trips. The next bus trip will be Saturday Oct. 4. The destination is a tour of the Tranquille Farm near Kamloops. In November there is a plan to attend a matinee at Sagebrush Theatre. In December there will be a dinner and a Christmas lights tour. If you want more information about these events you can check out the bul-

letin board or call 250 674 3688. The bulletin board in the seniors’ room gives information about the Senior’s Book Club and the Writer’s Circle as well as activities run by other service clubs. There is bingo, darts, various card games and many other activities advertised. You can also find information about the District of Clearwater’s Senior’s Lunch events.

This room for seniors is a drop in room during the day.

Seniors are welcome to stop by and make a cup of coffee and sit awhile and enjoy a space away from home. If the light is off when you arrive, the door is still open. The light is on an electricity saving timer and turns itself on as soon as someone walks through the door.

District of Clearwater

2014 General Local Elections NOTICE OF NOMINATION Public Notice is given to the electors of the District of Clearwater that a general election will be held on Saturday, November 15, 2014. The Election is for the purposes of electing one (1) Mayor and six (6) Councillors for a four (4) year term commencing December, 2014. Nominations will be received by the Chief Election Officer or a designated person, as follows: By hand, other delivery service to: District of Clearwater, 209 Dutch Lake Road, Clearwater, B.C. V0E 1N2

From: 9:00am Tuesday, September 30, 2014 To: 4:00pm Friday, October 10th, 2014 (excluding Statutory Holidays and weekends)

By mail to: Box 157, Clearwater, BC V0E 1N0

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

By fax to: 250-674-2173

By Email to: admin@docbc.ca

From: 9:00am Tuesday, September 30, 2014 To: 4:00pm Friday, October 10th, 2014 (Originals of faxed or emailed nomination documents must be received by the Chief Elections Officer by 4:00pm on Friday, October 17, 2014)

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

Please note qualifications for nomination or to hold office are: • Canadian Citizen; • 18 years of age or older on general voting day (November 15, 2014); • Resident of British Columbia for at least six (6) months immediately before the day nomination papers are filed; • Not disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from being nominated for, being elected to or holding the office, or be otherwise disqualified by law.

Further information may be obtained by contacting Leslie Groulx, Chief Election Officer of Penny Harper, Deputy Chief Election Officer at 250-674-2257 or by email to admin@docbc.ca Leslie Groulx, Chief Elections Officer

Dutch Lake Community Center Open House Dutch Lake Community Centre held its grand opening Sept. 20. The newly renovated building will house numerous services including the municipal hall, a centre for seniors drop-in, arts and culture, departments of YCS, TRU satellite campus and a business incubation centre including WGCS, WGCF, Chamber of Commerce and TWG. (l-r) Penny Harper holds the ribbon while MLA Terry Lake, SD73 chair Denise Harper, Mayor John Harwood, TNRD chair Bill Humphries, Simpcw First Nation chair Tina Donald, YCS executive director Jack Keough and District of Clearwater CAO Leslie Groulx prepare to cut the ribbon. Photo by Yevonne Cline

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What’s Happening WHAT’S HAPPENING?

The offices of the District of Clearwater “Municipal Hall” and ICBC/Motor Vehicle are located at: Dutch Lake Community Centre, 209 Dutch Lake Road, Clearwater, BC, V0E 1N2 Mailing Address: Box 157, Clearwater, BC, V0E 1N0 Telephone 250-674-2257 Fax: 250-674-2173 LOCAL ELECTIONS – November 15, 2014 – Are you considering running for Council?

Nomination Packages are available from Municipal Hall or www.districtofclearwater.com. Nomination Packages to be filed with the Chief Elections Officer at Municipal Hall by 4pm on Friday October 10, 2014.

There will be an information session at Municipal Hall on October 1st at 6:30pm. If you are considering running for Council, this session will answer many of your questions.

Waterline Flushing:

The District’s Public Works crews will begin the Fall water main flushing program. Flushing will be done during the day over the next 4 to 6 weeks. As flushing progresses, you may experience a loss in pressure, cloudy and/or discoloured water, none of which are a health concern. We thank you for your patience and understanding in this matter. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact our office at 250-674-2257.

Seniors Centre: - Drop in and see us

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

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

The Community Recreation Brochure has been mailed to households in the area. If you did not receive one, they are available from Municipal Hall. 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:

September 29, 2014 – Tax Sale (if applicable) – Council Chambers: 10:00am September 30, 2014 – Public Information Meeting: 4:00pm-7:00pm  Subdivision Servicing & Works Bylaw  Development Cost Charge Bylaw October 2, 2014 – Open House regarding Dutch Lake Beach/Bampton Park concept plans 4:00pm-7:00pm

Upcoming Meetings of Council: Public Welcome.

Come check out what issues your Council is debating October 1, 2014 – New Candidate Information Session – 6:30pm October 7, 2014 – Economic Development Committee of the Whole Meeting – 5:00pm October 7, 2014 – Regular Council Meeting – 7:00pm Keep updated with what’s happening in the District on our website www.districtofclearwater.com and “Like” us on Facebook.

Dutch Lake Community Centre, 209 Dutch Lake 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

“ Adversity makes men, and prosperity makes monsters.”

- Victor Hugo, writer guest editorial by Gwynne Dyer

Scotland stays — 55 per cent vote No

Fracking: More testing required for drinking water and air quality Editor, The Times:

Geoff Morrison, the manager of the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) state that fracking has never contaminated drinking water.

There is the case of Jessica Ernst (an oil patch scientist herself) who says her and her neighbours well water was contaminated after Encana fractured the aquifer that supplies Rosebud, Alberta, with its drinking water.

When the matter went to court Neil Boyle, Alberta government lawyer,

argued that the Ernst lawsuit should be stuck down as “it would open a floodgate of litigation against the province.

“There could be billions of dollars worth of damages.”

In Northern B.C. the Oil and Gas Commission is currently investigating Talisman for groundwater contamination east of Fort St. John.

Maybe this should be swept under the rug too?

As Christy Clark, with her best Ronald Reagan imitation put it, we'll get out of your way.”

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She said it to the mining industry but there is no reason to believe that this does not apply equally to the petroleum producers as well.

After all, this great LNG project, which is to bring a New Jerusalem of prosperity to B.C., will require a vast amount of fracking.

So why not cover the fact that afterwards one will not be able to drink the water?

And the air might not be too breathable either?

Dennis Peacock Clearwater, B.C.

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A week ago, the “Kurdistan Times” warned that “the British are exercising the old colonialist tongue to control the minds and dampen the aspirations of Scottish people who want to vote Yes (to independence).” And lo! It came to pass just as the Kurdistan Times predicted. The silvertongued colonialists lured the Scots into voting No, and by a fairly healthy margin, too: 55 percent No, 45 percent Yes. It is, indeed, a much wider margin for the No than the last time a proposal for secession was voted on in a Western country, in Canada in 1995. In that referendum, just 50.5 per cent of Quebecers voted No, compared to 49.5 per cent who voted yes.

It was a near-death experience for Canada, in the sense that Quebec bulks much larger in Canada than Scotland does in the United Kingdom. It has almost a quarter of the Canadian population, whereas Scotland has only 8 percent of the UK population.

At the time, many Canadians thought that the country’s demolition had only been deferred, not averted. It was, after all, the second referendum on Quebec’s independence, and it was a lot closer to a Yes than the first one in 1980 (60 percent No, 40 percent Yes). Third time lucky, muttered the separatists of the Parti Quebecois. And everybody else assumed that they’d just keep holding referendums until they got the right answer.

That was when a Montreal journalist called Josh Freed coined the word “Neverendum” to describe the process, and for more than a decade that was the wheel that everybody in Quebec assumed that they were tied to. But they turned out to be wrong. Almost two decades later there has been no third referendum, nor is there any on the horizon.

Indeed, there was a provincial election in Quebec in April, and the Parti Quebecois looked set to win it – until one of its star candidates started talking about another referendum on independence, and the PQ’s vote suddenly collapsed. A recent poll revealed that 64 percent of Quebecers, and an even higher proportion of young Quebecers, don’t want another referendum.

Could it work out that way in Scotland too?

That would be good, because what will probably happen if another referendum remains a possibility is what befell Quebec: a low-level depression that lasted for decades as investors avoided a place whose future was so uncertain, and existing businesses pulled out. It was not even that everybody knew that Quebec’s independence would be an economic disaster; just that nobody could be certain it wouldn’t be.

The result was that Quebec’s share of Canada’s Gross Domestic Product, which was around 25 percent when the separatist Parti Quebecois was first elected in 1976, is now less than 20 percent.

That is about 90 billion dollars of lost economic activity in Quebec each year, even though another referendum on independence has been a rapidly receding prospect for at least the past dozen years.

How might Scotland avoid that fate? The only way, really, is for “Devo Max” to work so well, and so thoroughly satisfy Scots’ understandable desire for more control over their own government and economy, that nobody talks about independence any more. That will be more than a little tricky.

“Devo Max” – maximum devolution of power from London to Edinburgh – would leave little else but defence and foreign affairs to the UK parliament in London. Everything else would be decided

by Scots, in Scotland, including rates of taxation and the level of spending on health and welfare.

So what’s the problem? Scotland was already more than halfway there before the independence referendum. In the panicky last days before the vote, when it briefly looked like the Yes might squeak through to a narrow victory, all three major British parties promised to deliver the other half as well.

But it will be very hard for them to keep their promises, which include placing what amounts to a proposal for a new British constitution before the Westminster parliament by next March. They are starting with three different versions of Devo Max for Scotland, and getting to a single agreed version (which also satisfies the great majority of Scots) in only six months is a tall order.

Even more difficult is the fact that Scotland cannot all be given all these powers while the other parts of the United Kingdom – Wales, Northern Ireland and even the various regions of England – stay just the same. There must be at least some more devolution for them too, but that debate has barely started.

What the United Kingdom must do in the next six months, in other words, is design and pass its first written constitution. And it will not just codify existing arrangements; it will radically change them. Meanwhile, the disappointed Scottish supporters of the Yes will be looking for opportunities to claim that the “English” (as they will put it) are reneging on their promises.

So what are the odds that Scotland will escape the “planning blight” of a long period during which a second referendum lurks in the shadows, and the economic damage accumulates? Not very good.

Gwynne Dyer is an independent journalist whose articles are published in 45 countries.

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Local resident unhappy with BC Hydro meter reading Editor, The Times:

I find it interesting that BC Hydro not only now charges me for meter reading when my original contract always included it, but also interesting that it charges me for the service when it doesn't provide it.

I am obliged to pay in advance for services it knows it can't provide ("next meter reading Feb. 17, 2015”), threatens me with disconnection if I don't pay this extortion fee in advance, and then eventually issues a credit for the prepayments mandated.

Interesting too, that "s'meter refuseniks" are being charged for meter reading, while those poor people who accepted (or had surreptitiously installed upon their house) a smart meter are not being billed for readings (in many cases the locale won't allow the s'meters to transmit); of course, in many cases, the smart meter unfortunates are paying the cost through higher bills.

I wonder how many householders are informed about zigbee chips, or whether those too are going to be stealthily introduced; actually, I suspect BC Hydro has learned from its mistakes and will precede the widespread introduction of zigbee chips with much fanfare and propaganda about how desirable these

Energy Star smart appliances are, along with incentive promotions and tax credits.

From what I have recently read, Energy Star appliances will easily adapt to zigbee chips, which will transmit "bi-directional communications that will enable additional consumer benefits. By requiring smart appliances to have the capability to collect and communicate energy consumption and related data – as well as to receive, process, and act upon signals – a number of additional consumer benefits could be enabled" – and benefits are listed – not including the unwanted 'benefits' of sharing data of when you are absent from the home and other personal information.

But the big thing you will be sharing is the constant transmission of electromagnetic frequencies radiating not only from all your 'smart' appliances, but those of all your neighbourhood, 24/7.

Glad I moved from the city. Concerned? Your utility company and provincial government are counting on your being complacent. Who has time to research this issue? After all, surely we can trust Health Canada.

Petrina Gregson Upper Clearwater, B.C.

Clearwater Elks give update Editor, The Times:

Hi to the wonderful people of Clearwater. Hope everything is well in your household. This is Phyllis, talking to you about an update on the Clearwater Elks 499 Our pancake breakfast at the Farmers Market on Saturday mornings will go until Oct. 4.

We would like to thank the members of the Royal Purple who helped us: Cheryl, Doug, Debbie and Rose. Honorable mention to Sidney and Debbie Mattenley.

Let's all of us give ourselves a High 5. Good job. Well done.

Our weekly bazaar in the Elks Hall on Saturday mornings was not a smashing success but they were there every

weekend that they could and there is talk of the bazaar being open next summer too.

The last date for the weekly bazaar will be the last weekend in September, I believe. Thank you, ladies.

The Elks Bazaar is going to be on Nov. 15 and 16, getting started about 3 p.m. on Friday, open 10-2 on Saturday. There will be a concession.

Our hall is open for renters and groups that need a meeting place or whatever.

Bingo will not start up this September; we are just getting to old. If any organization wants to start up a bingo game, talk to us. You would have to get your own permits and bingo cards. My phone number is 250-674-3535. Maybe some-

one would like to run it for the Elks.

Our parking lot looks very nice, Jill. You are doing a super job.

Thank you Glen for cleaning up at the back of the hall and taking all that rubbish away.

Last but not least, thank you for your sweet tooth and your love of our pancake breakfast. Your support is wonderful. Best wishes for the rest of the year and good health.

Bye for now.

I love my town and the people in it.

In recognition of Canada’s upcoming 150 anniversary, all community foundations across Canada have been challenged by the Governor General of Canada to start a fund that is available to address emerging community needs. This is called the Smart and Caring Communities Fund. Your North Thompson Communities Foundation has responded by creating its own Smart and Caring Fund to bet-

ter serve the needs of the North Thompson Valley from McLure to Blue River.

As you may know, the principal money donated to any community foundation is never spent – rather it is invested and only the interest is distributed to not for profit organizations.

This is the story of how one person’s contribution grew….

Telus employees and former employees are encouraged to support charitable groups within their communities.

(l-r) North Thompson Fall Fair Exhibit Hall Convenor Sylvia Chivers presents Vavenby residents Dorothy and Joe Schulte with an award for the Hall Grand Aggregate for Top Hall Exhibitor at the North Thompson Fall Fair on Labour Day weekend.

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$520. became $1,040.

This explains how one contribution of $260 became $520 and then became $1,040.

We would like to publically ‘thank’ this far-sighted community member for supporting their local community foundation through their employer. We would also like to thank Telus for their leadership in matching this donation.

Cheryl Thomas 2014 chair NT Communities Foundation

Now accepting Grant Applications $50,000 grant money available Funded by Wells Gray Community Forest Corporation applications will be accepted

until Monday, October 20, 2014 @ 4:00pm Applications available online on the Wells Gray Community Forest website Please use the online form.

If submitting paper, seven copies must be provided

purpose of the society:

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

P.S. We are always looking for new members. We promise to put you right to work.

This recently happened locally when one of these generous people decided to have a specified amount taken off of each cheque. At the end of the year, $260 was then ‘matched’

by Telus bringing the amount to $520. Telus donated this $520 to the NT Communities Foundation Smart and Caring Fund.

Also, the Foundation in recognition of its 10th anniversary, is currently offering to ‘match funds’ that are contributed, therefore, this

Wells Gray Community Forest (2010) Society

To promote the economic and social welfare of the residents of Wells Gray Country (including the District of Clearwater), including the provision of support for the benevolent and charitable enterprises, federations, agencies and societies engaged in furthering these purposes.

Phyllis Bucknell Clearwater Elks 499

Matched funding turns $260 into $1,040 Editor, The Times:

Top awards

If so, then this will interest you….

WHAT:

The District of Clearwater will be hosting an “Open House” to relay the status and contents of the proposed: Sub-Division Servicing and Works & Development Cost Charge Bylaws

WHERE:

District of Clearwater, Dutch Lake Community Centre, 209 Dutch Lake Road, Clearwater, BC

WHEN:

Tuesday, September 30th, 2014, 4:00pm – 7:00pm

WHY:

We want to know what you think, so come out and give your input on the future of your community.

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

A copy of the draft is available at the District of Clearwater office or on the website at www.districtofclearwater.com For further information call the District Office at 250-674-2257 email: lgroulx@docbc.ca, or TRUE Consulting (Elisa Wheeler) at 250-828-0881

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YEARS AGO:

Clearwater residents Bob and Hettie Miller, their son Pete, Herb Green and Ray Serediak floated four miles down the Clearwater River from the Horseshoe in Wells Gray Park on a 12' x 24' raft. They were dressed in appropriate costume to portray Overlanders. They were being filmed as part of a documentary entitled

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The Three Rivers.

Dave Pease of Vavenby bagged a 145 lb. cougar which measured six feet 11 inches from nose to tail tip. The cat, believed the biggest taken in the area, was shot in the vicinity of Cameron Lake. Pease was returning from a fishing trip with his bride of two weeks and his mother.

He spotted the cat and shot it with his mother's

Water main flushing is a key component in maintaining water quality throughout the water distribution system. The District of Clearwater performs water main flushing on a biannual basis; spring and fall.

Water main flushing utilizes water velocities created by “pulling” larger than normal volumes through the system to clean the water main. Public Works crews systematically turn water valves and fire hydrants to effectively flush the water system.

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

District Public Works crews will be performing our fall flushing program between September 23rd and November 4th, 2014.

Should you experience prolonged pressure loss and/or discolouration please contact the District of Clearwater @ 250.674.2257.

HISTORICAL Perspective

BACK IN TIME 30-30, which she called "Old Meat in the Pot."

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YEARS AGO:

A fire of unknown origin completely destroyed a curling rink and artificial ice plant in Clearwater. Mr. Walker, the owner, was talking of rebuilding. Value of the loss was put at $68,000.

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YEARS AGO:

Two channels of television were back on the air as a result of efforts by the Clearwater Business Association. BCTV was coming in clearly, but CFJC was not coming in as well.

An article outlined the history of Moose Camp, located 22 miles up Road 2 from Clearwater. It was origi-

NORTH THOMPSON ABORIGINAL CULTURAL CENTRE SOCIETY

Fundraiser

Dinner

Friday October 3 Blackpool Hall Old North Thompson Highway Clearwater, BC

EVERYONE WELCOME! 5:00 pm: Meet & Greet 6:00 pm: Dinner 7:30 pm: Presentations

TICKET $25.00

Available at THE ABORIGINAL CENTRE 250-674-3703 SAM SAUL 250-571-2509 CHERYL THOMAS 250-674-3260 CINDY WILGOSH 250-674-2939

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

Come support this fundraiser and find out.

Enjoy an awesome meal, lots of door prizes, gift items for sale, raffles, guest speakers Alcohol Free Event

nally a trap-line headquarters built by Ed Rioux. The oldest building was built in approximately 1916. Dave and June Jones took it over in 1971 from Glen and Carol McNeil.

Bob Crellin had arranged to exchange his teaching post in Clearwater with one in Australia. The trade was to be made in January.

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YEARS AGO:

Dr. Bob Woollard of Clearwater, chairman of B.C. Medical Association's environmental health committee, expressed concern about the recently released report of the Royal Commission of Inquiry in to uranium mining in B.C. "It is the government follow-up to the report which is the important factor," Woollard pointed out.

30

YEARS AGO: More than 30 persons took part in Clearwater's first Terry Fox Run to benefit cancer research.

Clearwater Search and Rescue had three call-outs in one week.

The first was for two

American fishermen who were reported lost in Wells Gray Park when in fact they weren't. The second was for a bear hunter out overnight west of Little Fort. He found his own way back. The third was for a missing woman, but the call was canceled within a few minutes.

25

YEARS AGO: Fish and Wildlife staff were capturing mountain goats with a four-barreled net gun fired from a helicopter.

They were transferring a small group from Wells Gray Park to Dunn Peak.

Native runners from the Alliance of Tribal Councils passed through the North Thompson as part of a run from Tete Jaune to Vancouver to raise publicity and funds for their legal struggle to stop sections of CNR's double tracking program. They believed the program threatened salmon spawning and rearing areas.

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YEARS AGO:

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Cemeteries Committee wanted to know if local residents wanted to keep Knowledge Network on the air.

Apparently it was conflicting with programming in Little Fort, and there were no other channels to go to.

A draft memorandum of agreement for the future operation of the Clearwater Hatchery

by North Thompson Indian Band had been drawn up. The agreement's author, chairman of the Common Ground Fisheries Forum, was waiting for a response from NTIB spokesperson Fred Fortier.

Water users on the extension to Sunshine Valley were to pay about $6,000 to connect to the Clearwater water system, nearly $1,000 less than the amount they agreed to pay when the project had been approved the previous spring.

15

YEARS AGO:

There were 91 participants in the Wilderness Gateway Relay. The seven members of the North Thompson Eagles, led

by Greg Yeomans, ran and cycled the 115 km from Clearwater Lake to Clearwater in 5:58:29.

Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing was seeking new Crown Land tenures that would allow helicopter access for fishing, hiking, rock

with MICHELLE LEINS

We mention exercise a lot in this column but what does it really do for your heart?

It improves the health of your blood vessels so they open up and blood flows more freely through your body. It also helps your nervous system reduce your heart rate.

Your heart loves you when you exercise. Make it part of your day ... every day.

Food allergies can occur at any age but most often occur in children under the age of five. The top ten foods that cause allergies are: eggs, milk, mustard, peanuts, seafood, sulphites (preservatives found in dried fruits), sesame, soy, tree nuts, wheat and other gluten-containing grains.

The United Nations has a goal to have at least 50 per cent of the world’s newborn babies be breast-fed for at least six months by the year 2025. It is well understood that this practice will give the child a better start in life with better nutrition and a stronger immune system. UN experts say that if 100 per cent of all newborns were breast-fed for the first six months of life, 800,000 lives could be saved yearly.

Sleeping problems can be caused by snoring, sleep apnea, restless legs syndrome, talking during sleep and just inability to sleep through the night. Often this causes problems for the spouse of the person with the sleep disorders. One solution that can help is separate beds or even separate bedrooms. We all need a good night sleep and if you feel this could help, give it a try.

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climbing, iced climbing, mountaineering, guide and snow-study training, and summer racing camps. Nearly six dozen new jobs could be created, said MWHS chief financial officer Peter Greenway.

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YEARS AGO

Clearwater Improvement District issued a boil water advisory, the first in its history, as a result of a single high coliform reading. “We were very happy with their response,” said a spokesperson for Interior health, which had called for the advisory.

5

YEARS AGO: Selkirk Metals Corp. announced that it had signed an agreement with Imperial Metals Corp. under which Imperial would acquire all of Selkirk’s issued and outstanding shares.

Selkirk is a Vancouver based mineral exploration and development company. Its properties include the Ruddock Creek lead/zinc exploration project east of Vavenby near Tum Tum Lake. Imperial is a mine development and operating company based in Vancouver.

Its properties include the Mount Polley open pit gold/silver/copper mine near Likely and the Huckleberry copper/molybdenum mine southwest of Houston, B.C. Clearwater Community Soccer Association sent a small but talented squad to Ashcroft to compete in the first ever Ashcroft Invitational U16 Tournament. The team did incredibly well and showed both talent and determination in finishing third out of five teams.

1

YEAR AGO:

A decision by BC Coroners Service to centralize its body collection service to Kamloops was creating controversy. “BCCS has not received any complaints concerning the service quality, delayed response times or other issues,” said a spokesperson.

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Teenagers on a train

Clearwater RCMP responded to a request from CN Police to stop a group of teens playing on a parked train near Dunn Lake Road. Members arrived on scene and spoke to one of the CN workers on site, who stated he already scared the kids off, patrols were made and police were unable to locate the three girls and one boy.

Attempted theft ATV

Clearwater RCMP was advised of a theft of an ATV in progress in Vavenby.

The complainant reported that a male was in their yard trying to drive away with the ATV which had the keys left in the ignition.

Suspect departed on foot. The suspect male was described to be wearing a black hoody with black short hair. Members attended and made patrols of the area with negative results in locating the suspect. Neighborhood enquiries completed with negative results in locating or identifying a suspect.

Vehicle owners need to remove keys, lock and secure all vehicles to deter thieves.

Man down

Clearwater RCMP was advised of a man down at 84 Camp 2 Road in Clearwater. It was reported that the male was face down on the ground and was bleeding from the head. RCMP and BC Ambulance Service attended, the male had overindulged on vodka, fell over outside and banged his head on the ground. This caused a small cut on the male’s head. The male was transported to hospital for a doctor to access injuries. Once cleared by the doctor, the male was returned to the care of his father.

Mental health apprehension

The Clearwater RCMP responded to a request by a mother in regards to apprehending her daughter who was threatening to hitch hike and “was hearing voices.” The young female mentioned she hoped she was murdered on the way. The young female was apprehended under the Mental Health Act and was transported to the Clearwater hospital, where she was met by her mother, and evaluated by a doctor and released to the care of her mother.

Caught in the act/attempted theft

Clearwater RCMP was advised of an attempted theft at the Bible Camp in Clearwater. The complainant called to report that two young teenage boys were caught breaking into an outbuilding using a pry bar to break the lock off. During camp times the building would contain candy and snacks.

The suspects were identified and the police will be speaking with the parents, charges are not being forwarded at this time.

Stolen Vehicle

Clearwater RCMP was advised of a stolen vehicle from Birch Island. A white 2000 Chevrolet Silverado was stolen out of a yard.

The vehicle was unlocked and the keys were left in the vehicle. No suspects have been currently identified.

Please contact the Clearwater RCMP or Crime Stoppers if you have any information that may identify the suspect or know the whereabouts of this vehicle.

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Human Rights Tribunal rejects smart meter complaint After losing in court and and before the B.C. Utilities Commission, a citizens' group opposed to wireless electrical meters has been denied a hearing before the B.C. Human Rights Tribunal.

The complaint was brought by a group called Citizens for Safe Technology Society (CSTS), which argued that "electrohypersensitivity" (EHS) is a disability.

"I have concluded that there is no reasonable prospect that the complainants will be able to establish that the electromagnetic frequency (EMF) exposure resulting from smart meters results in adverse health consequences," wrote tribunal member Norman Trerise in the decision not to hold a full hearing.

CSTS submitted that they don't have to prove this sensitivity exists, because the human rights tribunal has accepted "subjective self-reporting of symptoms" in a previous human rights case involving a Lower Mainland bus driver.

CSTS also cited a Prince Edward Island Court of Appeal decision that stated "a person may be ill even though there is little or no objective evidence

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to prove it."

BC Hydro said a series of doctors' notes supplied by the complainants don't prove the condition is real, because they appear to be based "entirely on the self-diagnosis of the individual complainants."

BC Hydro has argued that the exposure from periodic wireless meter signals to send electricity consumption data to collection stations is similar to exposure to radio station signals.

BC Hydro said the Human Rights Tribunal doesn't have jurisdiction over the wireless grid project, and the B.C. Utilities Commission does.

The B.C. government's 2010 Clean Energy Act mandated the

wireless grid upgrade, and exempted it from review by the BCUC. But in 2013 the BCUC reviewed the wireless grid project by FortisBC in the Okanagan and Kootenay region, and rejected CSTS submissions that the technology was a health hazard.

CSTS argued that BC Hydro's offer to relocate the wireless meter to another part of the property was not sufficient relief, and charging meter reading fees to those who want to keep their

mechanical meter or have a digital meter with the wireless transmission turned off is discrimination against people with a disability.

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Adult literacy funding supports British Columbians Ministry of Advanced Education VICTORIA - The Province is providing $2.4 million to support adult literacy training programs in 90 communities throughout British Columbia this year.

"This funding will ensure more than 9,000 adult learners throughout the province will get the help they need to improve their reading, writing and math skills," said Advanced Education Minister Amrik Virk. "We're investing in adult literacy to help British Columbians gain the skills they need to further their education and

training and improve their job prospects."

Funding for the Community Adult Literacy Program (CALP) is distributed to not-for-profit community groups to offer free literacy training that is easily accessible in local schools, native friendship and community centres.

The program is tailored to suit the needs of Aboriginal learners, young parents, and other adults in the community, and is delivered by trained volunteers offering one-to-one tutoring or small group classes.

"The CALP program is essential to

providing learners with a first step towards reaching their goals and pursuing other educational opportunities," said Kerry Milner Cairns, manager of the Yellowhead Community Services Society. "CALP programs support learners by providing a safe, comfortable, learner focused environment. It's a unique program where adults learn what is relevant to them, and can receive supports to remove barriers to their learning. Success in the CALP program provides the confidence to improve one's life through more advanced learning, creating improved employment opportunities,

and notable gains in quality of family life, social engagement and community participation."

Each community organization delivering CALP collaborates with a public postsecondary institution in their region. These partnerships encourage the transition of adult learners from literacy programs to post-secondary studies and employment training.

Since 2001, the Government of B.C. has invested more than $25 million in CALP, helping more than 93,000 adults improve their reading and writing skills.

Own a drone? Kamloops university wants to talk to you Dale Bass, Kamloops This Week John Church is amused by the

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said his interest in the technology is a natural part of the evolution of raising cattle.

Church heads a team of researchers who study and develop innovative practices that address the realities of the cattle industry, from keeping track of them out on the range to meat production.

He said one of the uses a drone can provide would be to help locate the animals in the vast fields most ranchers are using, much of it under a forest canopy.

With the help of an infrared camera, early detection of diseases can flow as cattle spike temperatures — which the camera could detect – when they’re sick.

The drone could be used for more, Church

said, including vegetation and biomass — and the plan is to eventually partner with Southern Alberta Institute of Technology’s researchers who work on radio frequencies.

All cattle are required to have a radio-frequency button that provides a limited area of activation.

Teachers vote to endorse six-year deal Kamloops This Week Schools will be open shortly after B.C.’s teachers on Thursday night (Sept.

18) voted overwhelmingly in favour of an

agreement reached by the BC Teachers Federation and the province.

“With the ratification of the new collective agreement, the strike and lockout are now over. Teachers and

students will be back in school on Monday,” said Jim Iker, the president of the BCTF in a news conference Thursday night.

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Studies now are leading to passive tags that can be detected up to 15 kilometres away from the animal — and there’s even more research on longer battery lives and, possibly, solar-powered tags.

Although the budget for the drone Church wants to buy is about $50,000, he said the reality is ranchers are also starting to look at less-expensive models that can make it easier for them to keep track of their herds, replacing the 3 a.m. trek by flashlight that is part of their lives.

One observation that will be made early in the study will be to simply watch and see how cattle react to the drones, although Church said he has watched a video of a drone being used effectively to round up the animals.

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agreement reached early Tuesday morning between the BCTF and government negotiators. 31,741 out of about 41,000 teachers cast votes on Thursday.

The six-year, retroactive agreement is the longest ever negotiated.

It includes a 7.25 per cent salary increase and improvements in extended health benefits.

The agreement also provides for an education fund that will average $80 million per year over the course of the agreement. The fund will be used to hire specialist teachers in order to address class size and composition issues.

Another $105 million will be dispersed by the union to settle hundreds of grievances resulting from the stripping of class size and composition from the teachers’ contract in 2002.

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Flowers bloom at Evergreen Acres

A bed of chrysanthemums highlights the entrance to Evergreen Acres.

Request for community assistance

A bee explores a cosmos flower in a garden by Evergreen Acres recently.

A sunflower brightens the view across from Ed Buck Manor at Evergreen Acres. The seniors housing project had some exceptional flowers this year, although some have now died back.

Photos by Keith McNeill

Clearwater RCMP, Search and Rescue, and family and friends of Vern Boettger, who has been missing from his residence in Vavenby since Sunday Oct. 6, 2013 are requesting the communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s assistance.

This fall, while out hunting, working or travelling in the back country, be on the lookout for Vern Boettger and his vehicle, a 1997 black Ford Ranger with a purple stripe, BC plate 8769HB. Please contact the Clearwater RCMP for any evidence that could lead to the location of Vern Boettger.

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An upstream dike has been completed at Mount Polley Mine, allowing investigators to probe the site of the original Aug. 4 dam breach.

The new structure is to make the breach area safe for inspection and work below, not to repair the original breach or retain water in the tailings Aerial photo shows upstream dike and sumps to contain tailings at Mount Polley mine, making the site secure so investigators can work at the site of the Aug. 4 dam breach. pond, said Steve Robertson, Imperial Imperial Metals photo Metals vice-presinotice issued to the company Sept. 9, regarddent for corporate affairs. ing discharge of water into the Hazeltine Creek "We've finished construction of the upstream channel. dike, and now we're establishing the sumps on Most of the available mine employees are the upstream side of that, and that will intercept back at work, with about 30 working on cleanup the water that's going to continue to flow out around Quesnel Lake. Work is expected to of the tailings," Robertson said in an interview continue until there is too much snow cover to Sept. 19. "If anything should get past that, we'll continue. have another sump outside of the breach that The environment ministry released more will capture any water that comes out through water test results Thursday, showing water colthe breach and make sure that it gets put into lected at various sites and depths in the area the reclaim system." remains safe to drink.

The sumps act as settling ponds, with the The immediate area of the tailings spill water pumped back up to another pit on the site remains a "do not use" zone, and Interior Health of the copper-gold mine near Williams Lake. advises local residents to avoid drinking cloudy Robertson said the continued work addresses water. the Ministry of Environment's non-compliance

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Antique engines live again

Larry Tucker gives kick-start to an engine that formerly worked inside a grain elevator on the Prairies.

Connor Sargeant of Kamloops sits behind the wheel of a 1949 Massey Harris tractor. The machine is owned by Marcel Favron of Valemount.

Little Fort resident Jim Chambers (r) makes a little smoke as he demonstrates a Fairmont engine that was used on a railway speeder. He was taking part in an antique engine show held Saturday, Sept. 12, next to Clearwater Farmers Market.

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Registration for the StrongStart program began on Wednesday, Sept. 24th, from 8:50 – 11:50. A birth certificate or passport is needed for children who have not been fully registered before.

StrongStart is a time for children to have fun and play and parents and caregivers to get out of the house and visit with each other. Leader Mrs. Amy has some fun activities ready, and is looking forward to meeting everyone.

Boil order On Friday, Sept.19, Vavenby residents were phoned by the Thompson Nicola Regional District ( TNRD ) and put on a boil water order until further notice. This is due to high turbidity.

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TEN CHEERS & a round of THANKS for the CLEARWATER REGATTA! A two day festival made possible thanks to many volunteers, amazing sponsors and a community that knows how to come out and have a good time! We loved the enthusiasm, the laughter, the videos, the costumes, the craziness and the zest for living out loud! The groove was ON for Regatta 2014! Let the music play on and may the memories of the Regatta be just one more reason that we can always

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for our generous sponsors and also to the following volunteers:

The Registration Team: Leanne Prudhomme, Vicki Meyer, Kirsten MacDonald, Denise Bieber

BBQ & Behind the Scene Prep Crew: Ken Kjenstad, Sydney Kjenstad, Gord Heisterman, Barry Banford, Jon Kreke, Melanie Harwood

Our Sportspark Event Team: Tera Carter, Donald Collins, Eleanor Collins and Melody Romeo

Land and Water Safety Team: Barb Coates, Darren Coates, Gary Holland, Ole Kjenstad, Jason Prudhomme, Marilou Roy, Alice Vaisnis

Greased Slide Team Leader: Ross Wilson

Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Savory Selections: Thank you to the Raft River Skating Club and the Clearwater Volunteer Fire Department for your delicious efforts

Rotary Clearwater (What an AMAZING race!)

The North Thompson Sportsplex District of Clearwater public works, administration and office team â&#x20AC;&#x201C; THANK YOU! Fire Crew for the extra help with clean up Doug Hindle and staff Success by Six CSS Student Council & Enthusiastic Student Leaders & Helpers CSS Grad 2015 The Rhythm Riders Keith McNeill & team for always being there and capturing great moments!

With special thanks to Ken Kjenstad for unfailing support in every way along with Merlin Blackwell and Crystal Wadlegger for invaluable input and coordination!

To everyone that has ever enjoyed the Regatta, thank you so much for being a part of it! The enthusiasm for participation is always incredible and of course, we love the spectator support as well!

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Clearwater youth soccer players met on the soccer fields in Barriere this past Saturday for a number of fun games with all age groups involved. Pictured is Clearwater U10's (light colored shirts) playing Barriere.

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Big win on final Ladies Golf Night Submitted It was a wonderful evening for the final Ladies Golf Night on Sept. 11. And what an exciting one it was!

The Birdie Pot was finally won. Carol Hindle and Joan Streadwick split the winnings by both getting a birdie on Hole #6.

There were 22 ladies out on the course and we had visitors from Barriere. Welcome Babes, Val, Jeannie and Betty.

The winners for the night were: Low Gross: Carol Hindle, Madeline Klassen, Cleo Schwartz; Low Net: Debbie Pearce, Jan Johnston, Val Williams; Closest to Pin: Tanya Desjarlais, Marg Anderson; Long Drive: Carol H., Marg A., Abbey Bates; Long

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Adult Ice Breaker Tournament • Sept. 26 – 28 Register as a team or individual Call – 250 674 2143 Minor Hockey Referee Clinic • POSTPONED – call 250 674 2143 for info Clearwater & District Minor Hockey Become part of a winning team. Join Minor Hockey and learn to play Canada’s Game.

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Carol Hindle and Joan Streadwick celebrate winning the Birdie Pot during the final Ladies Golf Night of the season. Photo submitted

Putt: Carol H., Marg A., Cleo S.; Least Putts: Rosemary Harley; Most Putts: Abbey B.; Long putt all flights: Val Williams; Closest to Windmill: Babes Shanko; RIP: Jeannie Webber; Long Drive in 2: Carol H., Madeline K and Stephanie Turner.

Well done everyone.

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

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Good Ole Girl Guiders: Pretend we can still do it

With the especially-adapted ski lift depositing bikes and A favourite saying of us “Good Ole Girl Guiders” who helmeted, armour-plated riders at the top, this is a fabuget together each year is: “We don’t have to prove anything to anyone!” In our younger years, we took girls outdoor lous place for them to play dare-devil on steeply-descendadventuring but now we leave that to younger Guiders. ing, sharp-turning trails. Their routes crossed ours – scary!

However, we aren’t ready to quit so we still get together Our intrepid group found trails to the top without and do something. Some of us have trouble bending this using that lift. Flowers covered parts of the open hillor moving that, and we’re slower, but we carry on – with side: fireweed, paintbrush, daisies, larkspur, some lupines adaptations. Last year when four of us met, we stayed in and columbines, and the invasive orange hawkweed.

Barb’s comfortable home in Courtenay.

Clear skies gave onto sweeping views from Okanagan Setting a date comes first, working around happy family and Kalamalka Lakes to the Monashee Mountains and reunions, grandmotherly duties, and appointments that are beyond. To come down we negotiated a steep, zigzag, all too often medical in nature. Selecting a place is next. “I roly-poly trail, hiking poles held in a death grip. can no longer camp,” I moaned.

Elaine came from Vernon one evening bearing fresh“Let’s arrange accommodation at a ski village,” sugpicked corn; we saw “Amazing Race” on one of our many TVs; middle of the night “trips” were civilized(!) – but we gested Mary.

Each day as we set out to hike, bikes whizzed by, their missed the crackling campfire. Yes, we are still out there, “Friends of mine were at Silver Star in the winter and wheels making no sound on pavement. “Say something!” doing it, sort of. As always, togetherness is the key ingreliked it,” added Sandy. So we booked a house. Three of we begged, but 99.9 per cent gave us no warning. Their us “inlanders” met in Vernon, knowing two more from dient. posted code of ethics makes no mention of pedestrians.

Vancouver Island would be joining us. Up we drove to the ski resort, late afternoon in early August. The village surprised us with its small size and brightly painted buildings decorated with overflowing flowering baskets. Ski lifts were run“an Independent” congregation in fellowship with the ning and mountain bikers were cycling. In seeking broader Christian community in the area. places to hike, our jaws dropped open. The lift that Your places Meeting at: 11 Lodge Drive takes hikers up and down from the village would of worship (Behind Fields Store) not be running any of the days we were there. “But Sunday there’s another one that takes bikes and riders up,” Clearwater Living CLEARWATER we were told. “It’s only a 20-minute walk down to Clearwater Worship Service I am pleased to seeChristian that many businesses inASSEMBLY our area NEW LIFE Streams have posted signs on their doors reminding people not catch it, but you cannot ride it back down again.”

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All interested parties are invited to view and comment on the Draft Timber Supply Analysis Information Package for MP 11, from September 25 throu gh to November 24, 2014.

Viewing appointments can be arranged by calling our office at (250) 676-1136, or by visiting http://www.canfor.com/responsibility/environmental/plans . Comments will be accepted until 3:00 pm November 24, 2014.

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

YELLOWHEAD COMMUNITY SERVICES

Located across the railway tracks in Vavenby, B.C. Wednesday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Sunday 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

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Barriere A-A Meetings Every Tuesday at 7:30pm Pentecostal Church 818 Amnesty Road 250-672-9643 250-672-9934 Safe Home Response Providing a safe place to escape for women and their children.

Volunteers always needed.

Call 250-674-2135.

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

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Merchandise for Sale

Auctions MASSIVE September 27th Food Equipment Auction Hobart Mixers & Meat Process, Bunn Coffee, True Refrigeration, Cambro Smallwares, over 800 lots! Online bidding available via BidSpotter. www.KwikAuctions.com

Flea Markets Barriere Seniors Society Flea Market Sept. 27 9am - 1pm Barriere Seniors Hall Table rentals $10 Call 250-672-9337

Misc. for Sale

Services

Photography / Video

Financial Services ARE YOU $10K or more in debt? DebtGo can help reduce a significant portion of your debt load. Call now and see if you qualify. 1-800-351-1783.

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Home Improvements FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1800-573-2928

Pets & Livestock

Livestock DORPER Cross Sheep flock for sale. 15 ewes and 25 lambs. $4500. Phone 250397-4126.

A- STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’ 53’ and insulated containers all sizes in stock.

SPECIAL Trades are welcome.

40’ Containers under $2500!

DMG 40’ containers under $2,000 each.

Also JD 544 &644 wheel Loaders Wanted to buy 300 size hydraulic excavator Ph Toll free 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com Delta 15” planer. 230 volt, 15 amp, metal stand, roller base, and rollers intake and out.

Asking $450.00 250-554-7088 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available.

1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper?

STEEL BUILDINGS. “Giftcard give-away!”

20x22 $4,358. 25x24 $4,895. 30x30 $6,446. 32x32 $7,599. 40x46 $12,662. 47x72 $18,498. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 or online at: www.pioneersteel.ca STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.

Merchandise for Sale

Misc. Wanted Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Chad: 778-281-0030. Local.

Used Postage Stamps

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: Large print paperback books for Forestview Place. Please drop-off at Forestview or call 250-674-2104 WTB - “Silver Seams, Tall Timbers & Red Earth” book by Susan Forseille. Call Doug 778-235-9408

Real Estate Houses For Sale Barriere: Sunning RiverFront 3600+ sqft executive home w/shop on 9 park-like acres. For more info contact R.L.P. Westwin RLTY 250672-5300

Rentals

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Transportation

Homes for Rent

Auto Financing

Clearwater: 3 bdrm, 2 bath, home on Bain Rd. Wood pellet & elec heat, 10 acre lot. $1250/mo + util. Mature adult.

NS Ph. 403-816-7979 Clearwater: 3 bdrm, 2 bath, top floor of home in Wyndhaven Sub. Avail Oct. 1. Bsmt occupied by owner. $1200/mo + util, $600 DD. Internet & Netflix provided. Shared laundry. No parties, NP, smoking outside only. Ph 778-208-0065 or 250-674-3368 for more info.

Clearwater: 3bdrm home, Grizzly Heights, quiet area. $850/mo. DD & ref req. Ph. 250-674-0188. Ask for Julie Small Lake Front home for rent. No Smoking, No Pets. $595/month includes utilities.

1-604-541-4084 or 1-778-7732465 or 1-778-928-4084 Very attractive 2-bdrm manuf home, f/s, washer, dryer, central air, office area, carport. $800/mo. Now avail. Thompson Crossing Blackpool, Clearwater. Ph. 250-587-6151

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

Apt/Condo for Rent Affordable Seniors Housing.

Bachelor Suite, $360/mnt + utilities. Applications can be picked up at Yellowhead Pioneer Residence, 4775 Barriere Town Road.

Clearwater: lg 1-bdrm walk out apt. Elec heat, w/d, furnished.

Great location. $700/mo.

Ph. 250-674-3542

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

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