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Exploring the grandeur of Wells Gray Park A flight over Wells Gray Park in Sunday, Sept. 28, yields a spectacular view looking north over Clearwater Lake. Garnet Peak, the highest mountain in the park, is on the right. The flight with Wells Gray Air Services might have been one of the last offered by the company, which is due to end operations as of Oct. 15. For more photos, see our next issue and the Clearwater Times Facebook page.

Photo by Keith McNeill

Amphitheatre proposed for Bampton Recreation Area Keith McNeill An amphitheatre that could seat about 200 people overlooking Dutch Lake is one of the highlights of a draft concept plan for the Dutch Lake beach/Bampton Recreation Area.

The plan was presented during an open house held by District of Clearwater and Urban Systems on Thursday, Oct. 3 in the Dutch Lake community center.

Bampton Recreation Area, which is located east of Dutch Lake beach, was acquired by the municipality from the Bampton family several years ago.

Under the terms of the agreement, the lower portion of the property near the lake must remain in more or less a natural state, said James Giddings, a consultant work-

ing for Urban Systems.

Use of the upper portion is more flexible, however. An amphitheatre located next to Dutch Lake Motel would overlook the lake and have a multitude of possible uses.

Parking between the amphitheatre and Old North Thompson Highway would provide space for people using the amphitheatre plus overflow parking during events at the beach.

The would avoid expanding the existing parking area at the beach, thereby saving “prime real estate” for beach users.

A pedestrian thoroughfare, possibly three or four meters wide, would run from the amphitheatre down to the beach.

This would allow people to walk easily from one area to the other, plus serve as alternative emergency access.

An existing trail that runs through the lower portion of the Bampton property would be improved, and short spur trails would lead to viewpoints along the lake.

Possibly there could be in memoriam benches for people to sit on and watch the water.

A multi-use building with concession plus a pier would anchor the west end of the beach next to Jasper Way Inn. A gazebo and second pier would anchor the east end of the beach.

There would be a boardwalk across the top end of the beach to connect the two.

These are all just ideas that the consultants and District of Clearwater would like feedback from the public on before they finalize their plans, Giddings said.

James Giddings of Urban Systems points to a map of Dutch Lake beach and the adjacent Bampton Recreation Area. The consultant is working with District of Clearwater to develop a concept plan for the area. Photo by Keith McNeill

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BC Métis Federation Chief visits Clearwater Submitted BC Métis Federation president Keith Henry, elected board member Jeanie Cardinal from Kamloops and support staff Sherry Daniels attended the North Thompson Aboriginal Cultural Center dinner in Clearwater this past Friday, Oct. 3. Over 70 people attended the event, which was hosted by Cindy Wilgosh and a tremendous group of volunteers.

The evening included comments and a presentation from BC Métis Federation president Henry.

There was also a slide show from the North Thompson Aboriginal Cultural Center Society, which outlined their core programming including Success by 6

programming, cultural displays celebrating Metis, First Nations, and Inuit cultures in the area, etc. This presentation showcased their programs and numerous cultural events supported by the North Thompson Aboriginal Cultural Center Society in the past few years.

Although there has been no core funding the committed volunteers have maintained a number of projects. One of the key priorities for the organization in the future will be the development of a new Aboriginal cultural village.

North Thompson Aboriginal Cultural Society has been highly effective supporting local families, children and working with the many partners. One of the key partners is the Michif Historical and

Cultural Preservation Society, which has also been a strong partner of the BC Métis Federation.

North Thompson Aboriginal Cultural Society registered as a nonprofit in 2013 and continues to build its programming and operations seeking to enhance services and expand into Aboriginal cultural tourism.

BC Métis Federation board member Jeanie Cardinal stated, “I’ve known Cindy Wilgosh for many years, her dedication and hard work. She’s committed to the community. I look forward to supporting the community in any way I can through BCMF.” Federation president Henry concluded, “It was truly an inspiring evening. I gifted one of our new BC Metis

Federation sashes to Cindy to honour her work for the community. There were many new Métis friends made and the organizations lot of volunteers is extremely admirable and inspirational.

As the BC Métis Federation leader I will work with our board leaders from Kamloops and continue discussions working together to see how we can support one another.”

For more information about the North Thompson Aboriginal Cultural Center Society email ntaboriginal. ccd@gmail.com. For more information about the new board members and information watch the BC Métis Federation website at www.bcmetis.com which will be fully updated with the new board this week.

Global warming slowed by pollution in Asia Tom Fletcher – Black Press The apparent slowing of global warming in recent years is likely due to effects of increased particulate and other conventional pollution, particularly from thermal coal use in Asia, says B.C. MLA and climate scientist Andrew Weaver.

Weaver was asked to respond to a report issued Thursday by University of Guelph environmental economist Ross McKitrick, a long-time critic of climate change models and a senior fellow at the Fraser Institute.

Reviewing temperature data used by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, McKitrick

notes that data for the last two decades have shown less warming than was predicted by most climate models.

McKitrick does not challenge the conclusion that human-generated carbon dioxide traps heat in the atmosphere. But he argues that the uncertain effect of rising emissions should cause policy-makers to wait for

Changes That Heal Changes That Heal would like to thank all the donors, the guest speakers, the musicians, and the attendees for braving the elements to support the Take Back the Night BBQ on September 25. We appreciate you all! We would especially like to thank all the volunteers for all the work they did to help make this event a huge success.

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clarity before "making any irreversible climate policy commitments, in order to avoid making costly decisions that are revealed a short time later to have been unnecessary."

Weaver questioned the accuracy of McKitrick's report.

"To say that there's no statistically significant change over the last 15 to 20 years, it's just not true," Weaver said. "2005 is the second warmest year on record, 2010 is the warmest, and we're going to break the record in 2014 and set a new record."

Weaver said climate models in the late 1990s estimated an amount of particulate and aerosol pollution in the world's atmosphere that has been exceeded by growing thermal coal use in China and other emerging economies.

That pollution has a cooling effect, and when air pollution is cleaned up it as it has been in North

Oak Bay-Gordon Head MLA Andrew Weaver is on leave from his job as professor of climate modeling and analysis at the University of Victoria. Black Press files

America, warming will increase, he said.

"It doesn't say anything about models or international policy," Weaver said. "One thing we know is that China is going to clean up its air qual-

ity, because they have to."

The issue is significant to B.C., where a carbon tax on fuels remains in place.

Northeastern B.C.'s booming shale gas production, a corner-

stone of the provincial government's economic strategy, contains more CO2 than conventional gas, and it is extracted and vented to the atmosphere in processing for fuel or export.

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Stock sale yields extra results Times Staff Commerce Resources Corp. announced on Monday that it has closed its non-brokered private placement for gross proceeds of over $5 million.

The private placement, which had been announced on Sept. 29, was to have total gross proceeds of $$4.5 million. However, it was oversubscribed and was increased due to investor demand.

The company has also received additional subscriptions it may accept on the same terms.

The proceeds of the private placement will be used to advance the company's Ashram rare earth deposit in Quebec, its tantalumniobium project north of Blue River, and for general working capital.

All the securities issuable will be subject to a four-month hold period from the date of closing expiring Feb. 4, 2015.

Four of Clearwater's five physicians pose take part in an Age Friendly luncheon held Sept. 30. Pictured are (l-r) Dr. Mark Walton, Dr. Steven Broadbent, Dr John Soles and Dr. Cristina Licili. Missing is Dr. Alice Gwynn. Until recently, Dr. Soles was the only full-time doctor in the community. Photo by Sandra Holmes

Clearwater's new doctors introduced at seniors luncheon Sandra Holmes Over 60 seniors attended an informative workshop and luncheon put on by the District of Clearwater through its Age Friendly program on Tuesday, Sept. 30.

After an excellent presen-

tation about advance care planning facilitated by Dr. Bob MacKenzie and Pearl Broswick, a delicious and nutritious lunch was served.

Claire Mochrie, the new project manager for UNBC'S research mobility project called From the Front Door to

the Grocery Store was introduced.

Dr. John Soles then introduced three of his new colleagues, Dr. Mark Walton, Dr. Steven Broadbent and Dr. Cristina Licili. Dr Alice Gwynn was not able to attend the event.

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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

Local government nominations open Times Staff As of press-time earlier this week, the following people had indicated they plan to run in upcoming local elections: Jon Kreke is challenging incumbent John Harwood to be mayor of Clearwater, Carol Schaffer is challenging incumbent Tim Pennell to be Wells Gray Country (Area A) TNRD director, and incumbent Willow MacDonald wants to run again to be Thompson Headwaters (Area B) TNRD director plus she is running to be the new school trustee for the North Thompson (Clearwater-Blue River) area.

According to a media release from Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development, British Columbians considering running for local government positions can now submit their nominations to the Chief Election

Officer in their community.

The nomination period for nominating candidates seeking election as mayor, councillor, electoral area director, Islands Trust local trustee, local community and park board commissioners and school trustees closes Oct. 10, 2014.

Candidates for mayor, councillor, electoral area director or school trustee must be: * 18 years of age or

older on Nov. 15, 2014, general voting day * a Canadian citizen * a resident of B.C. for at least six months prior to filing nomination documents * not disqualified under the Local Government Act Prospective candidates for local government office must be nominated by at least two eligible electors from the jurisdiction where the person is seeking election.

However, depending on

the local government election bylaws and the population of the jurisdiction, 10 or as many as 25 nominators for each candidate may be required.

Nomination packages are available from local government offices during regular business hours or are often available online from the local government's website.

Learn more at: www.cscd.gov.bc.ca/ lgd/elections_home. htm

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Tuesday Oct. 14 10:30 am

Yoga in a Chair with Sabine Cooperman My Journey to Clearwater & Through Depression presented by Laura Soles

Soup is on the Complimentary Lunch menu Transporation Available (10:30 at Evergreen Acres) or call Linda 250-674-1912 or email afcoordinator@docbc.ca

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.

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 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.

Fire Prevention Week: October 5th-7th, 2014

It’s Fire Prevention Week—help us sound the alarm that working smoke alarms save lives.

Did you know that many people don’t test their smoke alarms as often as they should? When there is a fire, smoke spreads fast. You need working smoke alarms to give you time to get out. Test yours every month!

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:

October 13, 2014 – Thanksgiving

Upcoming Meetings of Council: Public Welcome.

Come check out what issues your Council is debating 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.

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Opinion

“ When you have got an elephant by the hind legs and he is trying to run away, it's best to let him run.” - Abraham Lincoln, U.S. president

editorial by keith mcNeill

Wells Gray Community Forest should take over contentious logging areas

Proposed law would muzzle volunteers Editor, The Times:

The following is an open letter to Mr Mike de Jong, Minister of Finance, B.C – For all of our futures, I ask you to please remove from legislation the proposed section 99(1)(b), of the Society Act that would allow corporations to take any non-profit society to court for "carrying on activities that are detrimental to the public interest.”

This could potentially muzzle less-than-rich non-profit societies from raising concerns on issues.

It might seem that the ordinary person is just plain evil to you, sir, but we are just trying to keep the province going. Good men and women serve their communities each and every day – and jump through loops put forward by rules and regs (an added burden on those already not exchanging money for work done). They are the vol-

unteers and the 'do-gooders' that you are potentially allowing to be harassed with this change.

It is difficult enough to get people to donate their time and expertise to sustain their communities.

Now you government people have come up with still another lamebrain idea to influence involvement.

Well, congratulations and well done – that is if what your objective is is to create a state of fear and therefore immobilization amongst the masses.

Good people are not there to be “... carrying on activities that are detrimental to the public interest.”

No, they are there to serve their communities My suggestion is that perhaps you need to put this line into your dealings with corporations. Perhaps you could apply it to the food inspectors who allow poison to be sprayed on our food. I could go on!

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Why threaten people who are just trying to be good citizens and serve their fellow community member by being a Rotarian or sitting on a board to protect animals or whatever?

Open your eyes and see what is happening in the real world. We are getting tired and now threats of court. Gosh, I just don't know why this proposed section 99(1) (b) was even proposed – all I can think of is that this is what is ... well, I'd rather not go there or I would get sued!

Could you clarify for this for me?

Is the government a 'for profit' organization? Does this rule apply to the government as well?

If that too is true, then you are just introducing another way to allow big business to sue the ordinary person. Think about it.

Cheryl Thomas Clearwater, B.C.

The Times welcomes all letters to the editor. We do, however, reserve the right to edit for brevity, clarity, legality and good taste.

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

As reported in last week's issue, Wells Gray Community Forest recently hosted an informative tour of some of its operations.

That tour left us more convinced than ever that having the community forest take over the logging being proposed and carried out by Canfor and BC Timber Sales in the Upper Clearwater corridor might be the best possible compromise solution to the ongoing dispute there.

Any logging would, of course, have to be contingent on there being satisfactory hydrogeological results. Parts of the areas in question have steep slopes, unstable soils and a history of flash floods and washouts.

Possibly some parts could not be safely logged, no matter who did it.

That being said, however, community forests have historically often been allocated contentious areas to grow and harvest wood.

Not all disputes cannot be avoided, of course. However, it seems that most people are a good deal more tolerant of community forests, knowing that the proceeds are going to go to worthy local causes, such as schools, than they are of large corporations.

Wells Gray Community Forest is developing a reputation as one of the best run and most profitable in the province.

Since starting operations in 2006, the community forest has pumped about $550,000 into local schools, organizations and other worthy causes.

With an annual allowable cut of just 33,000 cubic meters, however, it is still smaller than it should be.

An AAC of 50,000 cubic meters would make it much more viable in the longterm.

Money earned from logging in the Upper Clearwater could be earmarked for projects that relate to the Upper Clearwater – for example, trail building and caribou research.

As with most compromises, nobody would get everything he or she wants. However, this community would be far better off than if it allows itself to become divided over such a sensitive issue.

Retraction and apology A letter to the editor from Jim Lamberton titled “Lamberton replies to two of his critics” in our Oct. 2 issue contained the following paragraph: “I don’t know if you noticed that in the Aug. 28 Times paper, on page A 17, there was a “Notice of Woodlot Licence Plan, Woodlot 1857 – Upper Clearwater” in the name of George Briggs. The plan’s map includes basically all the Upper Clearwater corridor with the exception of some sensitive areas, deeded land, and current licences. What’s up with that?”

This paragraph is misleading and inaccurate. George Briggs is one of those who have been opposing proposed logging in the Upper Clearwater corridor and the paragraph implies that he is doing it to obtain land for a woodlot. In fact, Briggs has owned the woodlot for many years and it does not include any of the land involved in the logging dispute.

We apologize to Mr. Briggs for including the paragraph in the published letter.

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Question of the Week

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Do you think autumn is the best season of the year?

Joel Walker:

I'm a roofer and it's the best time to be on a roof. It's nice and cool.

Pippa SutterbyMacLennan (with Imogen): Yes, because ski season is on its way.

John “Benson” MacDonald:

It's the prettiest time of the year.

Arlee Yoerger:

It's a good season. I think all seasons are good.

Lorne Yoerger:

Yes, I think the autumn is best time of year. I'm a fall person.

Ebola virus unlikely to be found in Clearwater Editor, The Times:

Thanks for the article about rural physicians’ continuing education efforts. Unfortunately you detracted from that worthy story by referring to “rare but serious diseases” such as infection with the Ebola virus.

Keith, every time a physician or nurse receives a patient in distress they go through a process called differential diagnosis. That includes a recounting of the person’s history, which leads to an appropriate physical examination.

No. There are cases reported sporadically in various flea-infested jurisdictions every year and they’re treated successfully.

We are unlikely to see the plague in Clearwater because of good public health measures and are far less likely to see something like Ebola virus or Marburg disease for the same reason.

The disease in Africa is not “primarily spread by shoddy health care practices, especially the use of dirty needles.” It is spread by fearful ignorance, the wish to

I’d like you and your readers to know that there have been many instances of “rare but serious” disease diagnoses and treatments in our small emergency room over the years. You didn’t see them acted out because that wasn’t the point of the team building experience.

Both China and Colorado recently reported cases of plague, (also whimsically referred to as the Black Death because it killed 100 to 200 million people about 650 years ago). Should we panic?

closely comfort the sick, and the complete absence of health care when the virus is transmitted. The 7,400+ people who have contracted the virus thus far didn’t get it because someone ran around stabbing them with dirty needles.

Ever expanding deforestation for agriculture (and logging in Guinea) has allowed more interaction between susceptible domestic animals like pigs and pockets of wild animals that used to live in isolation. Fruit bats, gorillas, monkeys and other sources of

“bushmeat” are also consumed by people who ultimately suffer the consequences.

When people transfer bodily fluids in the many ways that people can, including inadvertent pokes from contaminated embalming needles, the disease spreads.

If those fluids are not shared, Ebola will retreat when its last victim dies. Just don’t take any nature walks along the Ebola River.

Bob MacKenzie Clearwater, B.C.

Test and replace your smoke alarms and stay Fire Safe at home Editor, The Times:

An important fire safety program is in place in communities across British Columbia throughout Fire Prevention Week Oct. 5-11, 2014, and extending over the entire month.

Fire departments are working with teachers to educate children

about the importance of properly functioning and installed smoke alarms.

Watch for “Test and Replace Your Smoke Alarm” homework kit in your child’s backpack, which includes a home fire escape plan and “Test and Replace” Fire Safety Checklist. The packages are

designed to work in tandem with the website www.safeathome.ca/ testandreplace.

It is critical to know that working smoke alarms installed correctly throughout your home, double the chances of surviving a catastrophic house fire.

To ensure your family's safety

Business schools should teach ethics Editor, The Times:

In one of my insightful conversations with my twin daughters I learned that, in getting their university degrees (one has a Bachelors in Pacific Rim studies, the other a Masters in town and ecological planning from Queen's University) they had to take extensive business courses.

“And you know dad,' said my daughter Vanessa, “the business world is where they don't stress or even teach ethics.”

What, don't teach ethics?

The business world? Maybe that explains the great 'screwups': Enron, Tyco, Parmalat, etc and the financial meltdown of 2007 – 08.

Let's see what we can get away seems to be the corporate world's approach to things.

Just the other day, I read

in the Vancouver Sun about how the fish farm industry would feed the world. Oh, how glorious!

Nowhere mentioned were the escapes of thousands, indeed ten of thousands, of Atlantic salmon into the waters of B.C. — a number of them now nesting in rivers like the Nimpkish.

Plus there was no mention of the infestation of lice on the migrating fingerlings, especially in the Broughton Archipelago. Of course, the names Alexandra Morton or David Suzuki were not mentioned.

Instead it was glorious fish forming — 100 per cent 'pure as the driven snow.'

Again maybe this lack of ethics in the business world explains why the energy sector, both in Canada and the USA, can claim that fracking (hydraulic fracturing)

does not cause pollution of groundwater.

Never mind Rosebud, Alberta (east of Fort St. John) and all the areas in Canada and the United States with undrinkable groundwater, not to mention earthquakes and escaping poisonous gases that have occurred after the search for shale gas has been completed.

No, all must be sacrificed.

The quest for energy self sufficiency must trump everything, including environmental sanity.

All through life, compromises must be made in order to make things liveable.

However, when ethics are compromised beyond the point of no return, there are consequences.

All of them bad.

Dennis Peacock Clearwater, B.C.

from fire, you must test your smoke alarms monthly.

Smoke alarm batteries must be replaced with fresh ones at least once per year. Also, if your smoke alarm is more than 10 years old, it must be replaced. Some new models feature 10-year lithium batteries that never need to be changed

and last the full life of the alarm.

Please be fire safe and ‘Test and Replace Your Smoke Alarms’ this Fire Prevention Week.

Gordon Anderson Fire Commissioner Emergency Management BC

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We take our hearing for granted but having a hearing problem can be a serious disability, hindering communication and causing feelings of isolation. Protecting your hearing is very important. Even a power mower has a decibel rating of 91.

Other noise sources and their ratings include rock concerts (110), power saws and pneumatic drills (120), a fired gun (140). Use ear protection over 90 decibels.

Australian government recently increased the excise tax on imported tobacco products again. Some tobacco manufacturers are lowering their prices by producing cheap cigarettes at half the price of premium brands. There’s a worry that cheaper prices will turn more young people on to the habit.

The cold season is coming upon us soon and people ask us what really works for colds? Zinc lozenges may help. They don’t help prevent colds but may shorten the duration. Hand-washing is effective. Do it often. Pain relievers like acetaminophen and ibuprofen help you feel comfortable. Non-prescription antihistamine/ decongestion combinations can also bring added comfort.

If you have a child with lice, you can remove the eggs from the hair using a lice comb. This process will be made easier by treating the hair with conditioner first to make the eggs easier to remove.

If you have a lice situation in your home, our pharmacists will be happy to advise on the best treatment.

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50

YEARS AGO: An American mining company took up an option on molybdenum claims of prospector Jack Foote. The claims were located about six miles north along the recently built logging road on the west side of the Clearwater River.

45

YEARS AGO: A delegation to a special meeting of the Regional Hospital District returned to Clearwater in triumph with an announcement that the community was to receive $250,000 towards a promised 20-bed hospital.

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YEARS AGO:

A show of hands at a meeting of Clearwater Improvement District gave the go-ahead for extension of the water system to the

Brookfield Creek area.

The system would be adequate to handle 5,000 people, with a reservoir on a hill above Camp Two. Jack Foote advised people to act, as materials would never be cheaper.

Residents were still hoping to skate in the Sportsplex that fall.

The project had been delayed by strikes, unavailable materials, slow deliveries and problems connecting to the water and sewer systems.

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YEARS AGO:

Mel Monteith was appointed district manager for the Clearwater Forest District. He had been ranger at Clearwater since 1969.

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YEARS AGO:

Clearwater woodcarver Les Toth won three first place prizes and one second at

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HISTORICAL Perspective

BACK IN TIME Penticton's annual Harvest and Grape Fiesta.

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YEARS AGO:

Clearwater might have to construct a $150,000 to $200,000 water reservoir if new demands were made on the system, according to a consultant's report presented at a CID meeting. Water pressure dropped to zero or less when a hydrant was opened, suggesting it would be impossible to fight fires in Archibald Subdivision and the Flats at the same time.

Between 50 and 60 people turned up for a surprise party to celebrate the retirement of Elsie Hunsbedt after

NOTICE:

24 years as Vavenby's postmistress.

Elementary during school hours. Cold and fumes associated with renovations had closed the school for four days.

Despite nine years on the job, and seeing his odometer trip pass the 350,000 km mark from his frequent trips to Kamloops, Steve Quinn announced that he would seek another term as TNRD director for Area B (Blue River-Avola). Bert Walker, director for Area A (ClearwaterVavenby) announced he would seek seats on both the TNRD and the School District 73 boards.

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YEARS AGO: Clearwater Taxi's Gordie Baker said the survival of Clearwater's taxi company was threatened by a bus subsidized by government to carry seniors and the disabled. He said the Clearwater Mobility Club's bus was taking one-third to one-half of his daytime taxi business. The taxi company was seeking a rate increase from the Motor Carrier Commission. There had been no change for 10 years, said Baker.

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YEARS AGO:

About 150 took part in Clearwater Rivers Day activities.

The provincial event

School District 73 stopped all construction at Raft River

has been ongoing for 25 years.

A man visiting Wells Gray Park from Germany walked out after spending five nights in the bush. He had been camping at Clearwater Lake and got lost while hiking.

Biologists were putting radio-collars on some grizzly bears in the Wells Gray Park area. The program could be a prelude to relocating some of them to the Coquihalla Highway area.

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YEARS AGO:

Clearwater Volcanoes and Trails Society was looking for more members.

The newly formed association held an information session as a follow-up to two hikes held earlier.

CVTS’ first goal was to foster an awareness and appreciation of the special natural environment of the Clearwater River Valley, including its waterfalls, wildlife and volcanic features, so that they may be

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Noted Canadian wildlife artist Robert Bateman turned the sod to signal the start of construction of Thompson River University's TRU Wilderness Center near Wells Gray Park.

“What we're doing here today couldn't be more important,” he said.

District of Clearwater faced significant financial implications if it was to develop a sustainable water source, public works superintendent Jared Brounstein reported to town council. The District drew its water from Russell Creek behind the ski hill, plus two wells between Dutch Lake and the Clearwater River.

No one source could produce enough volume to meet the current maximum daily demand, and that was predicted to increase.

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Lights to Remember (L-r) Larissa Hadley signs a pledge as Ann Bazley and Joan Mumford collect money for Clearwater and District Hospice Society's Lights to Remember event. The pair were at Safety Mart recently. People can contribute to have lights on a Christmas tree to be set up at Clearwater Lodge named after a departed loved one.

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Nature plays a large part in Art by Ecki

By Elli Kohnert North Thompson Star/Journal The small settlement of Vavenby is home to Ecki Manthei, a gifted artist who‘s artwork grows out of his connection to nature, and his drive to follow every new idea with a passion that moves him to create what is in his imagination, without delay.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ecki has transformed one room of their home into an art gallery, where he now displays the numerous ‘Art By Ecki’ creations.

The variety of his work is remarkable; it ranges from usable art, like wooden spoons and clocks, to wildlife and nature paintings.

Ecki uses antlers for many of his carvings that depict wildlife, especially wolves, in their habitat.

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

carve on it!”

He notes that nearly all the materials he uses in his creations are natural; giving the artwork its special character.

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

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

ist on selling his work through craft fairs.

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

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

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

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Construction complete at Roderick Haig-Brown Park Ministry of Environment SALMON ARM – There is a lot of buzz at Roderick Haig-Brown Park and no, it's not bees.

Excavators and saws working on a multiyear construction project have left many new facilities, and the first of thousands of families have descended on the park to view the spawning salmon.

Customer appreciation day Representatives from Cool Creek Energy check out Mobil 1, a Formula One racer driven by Mika Hakkinen for two years until it was retired recently. They were taking part in a customer appreciation day at the Esso cardlock in Clearwater on Friday, Sept. 26. A good-sized crowd turned out to enjoy hot dogs and other treats and prizes. The company owns about 20 similar operations. Pictured are (l-r) sales executive Lyle Piller, senior sales and marketing advisor Julia Neumann, vice-president Roger Pynn, and cardlock manager Cindy Erkelens. Nobody got to sit in the car. The steering wheel alone is worth $100,000.

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Thompson Rivers University – Clearwater Satellite Centre will be offering the Construction Craft Worker Training/Road Builders Program in Clearwater between Nov. 3 and Dec. 19, 2014.

The Construction Craft Worker Training/ Road Builders Program consists of 40 days of theoretical and practical training. This program will introduce students to the skills, training, and knowledge needed to gain employment as construction craft workers/ road builders in any heavy construction and resource industry. The

program will have a strong focus on safety and will enable students to gain the confidence needed and technical skills required for this trade.

Students will learn to prepare and clean up construction sites, move materials and equipment, and perform demolition, excavation and compaction activities. The training tasks associated with the training will enable and reinforce the skills needed to work on a wide variety of buildings, structures and premises including pipelines, municipal sewer and water mains, roads, dams and bridges, mines, tunnels, railways and canals.

Students will obtain the following certifications upon successful completion: Construction Safety Training System (CSTS)*, Pipeline Construction Safety Training (PCST), OFA Level 1, Transportation Endorsement, Traffic Control Certification, Skid Steer Certification, Ground Disturbance Level 1, H2S Alive, and Fall Protection.

Participants must be identified as unemployed; non-E.I. eligible; or employed low skilled.

Priority will be given to

unemployed non-E.I. eligible applicants.

The program will be targeted to aboriginal people and/or persons with aboriginal heritage who live in the North Thompson valley.

Non-aboriginal people will also be considered eligible.

Please contact Sylvia Arduini, TRU community coordinator at 250674-3530 for further information.

You may also call Clearwater Employments Services at 250-674-2928 to confirm eligibility.

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.

in Roderick HaigBrown Park, and provides new facilities for large and small groups. A new, smaller day-use area meets the needs of families and individuals who come year-round to hike, mountain bike, snowshoe, ski and view wildlife. A new gathering space can adequately accommodate large festivals and community events.

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On Sunday, MLAs Todd Stone and Greg Kyllo joined Jerry the Moose and the Adams River Salmon Society at Roderick Haig-Brown Park to kick off the Salute to the Sockeye Festival; a world-renowned event celebrating the dominant sockeye run in the Fraser River.

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Youth to Christ gets new leader — Kim Bridge

for ages 10 - 12 starting on Wednesday at the Community There is a new leadBaptist Church. er for the inter-church Any kids interested youth group known in attending or for as Youth to Christ By more information on (Y2C ).

Robyn Rexin Y2C should contact Kim Bridge Bridge on her cell takes over from past phone at 250-674-7051 leader Pastor Wayne or by e-mail at kimRichardson though he berbridge@gmail.com will continue to work Y2C is sponsored with her and others on and operated by the leadership team.

Clearwater Christian Bridge is excited to Church, Clearwater return to Clearwater, Living Streams which is her home.

Christian Fellowship, She has been away for Clearwater New Life 25 years. "There is no Assembly, Community place like home!"

Baptist Church, and Vavenby The team will be working Christian Church. with youth 13 - 18 years old from Vavenby, Clearwater, and surCrib and darts start again rounding areas. Y2C will be held The crib and darts season has on Fridays from 7 - 9:30 p.m. at begun in Vavenby. Crib is every the Community Baptist Church in Tuesday and darts every Thursday.

Clearwater.

Both begin at 7 p.m. sharp. The Some events may be held cost is $3 per night. Coffee is availat sponsoring churches, the Clearwater Bible Camp, or a school able. gym. The youth will sometimes go out of town for different occasions. Wrong name with photo I would like to apologize for Bridge feels that everything will be worth attending simply because, an error in the picture of last week's article. The one little girl "The youth of this community are is Moira Crystall, not Courtney awesome to hang out with."

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Elks hold final breakfast of season Some of those people who have been putting on the Elks/Royal Purple breakfasts each Saturday in front of the Elks Hall over the summer pose for a photograph on the last session of the season on Oct. 4. Pictured are (l-r) Sydney Poole, Doug Bailey, Debby Bailey, Cheryl Thomas, Marnie Burnell, Garth Campbell, Earl Tomyn, Howard Bucknell and Phyllis Bucknell. Missing are Adrian Campbell and Rose Phillip. The group thanks the community for the support and says they will be back next May. Photo by Keith McNeill

New study shows need in rural Canada for postal banking OTTAWA / CNW/Canadian Postmasters and Assistants Association's new study Why Post Offices Need to Offer Banking Services shows that there is a way to stop Canada Post cuts.

The new study is based on a survey done last summer in over 3,300 rural post offices across Canada.

Over 78 per cent (2,620) of all those post offices respond-

ed. Of those communities, 45% (nearly 1,200) have a post office, but no bank or credit union.

Residents of those communities, in order to get to a bank or credit union, are forced to travel long distances, which costs time and money and stifles economic development, particularly in rural Canada.

Every post office should offer banking services. Most other countries similar to

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Annual General Meeting Tuesday, Oct. 14, 7 pm at Blackpool Hall All residents of the Blackpool Fire Department Protection area are welcome to become a member of the society and attend this meeting.

Memberships will be available 15 minutes prior to the start of the meeting at a cost of $10.

Please contact Suze Reid at 250-587-6143 (evenings) for further information.

Canada, such as the United Kingdom, France, Switzerland, Italy and New Zealand, have successful banking services in their post offices.

Canada Post carried out its own study last fall (which it has refused to reveal to the public in its entirety), which also shows that offering financial services would be a "win-win strategy".

Not only are the changes Canada Post is bringing in the wrong way to go, but they were brought in without any real consultation with the public, including citi-

zens, business, unions and communities.

The CPAA study talked to post offices in more than 3300 communities in our survey. Canada Post talked to only 46 communities, mainly in Conservative ridings before announcing its cuts.

The survey was carried out for the Canadian Postmasters and Assistants Association (CPAA)

by Anderson Consulting.

CPAA, founded in 1902, is a national association representing 8828 members; 5,553 full and parttime and 3,325 terms.

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Garbage grow-op

Last week Clearwater RCMP received report of an outdoor marijuana growing operation.

A person came across the grow-op by chance while going for a walk when he was taking a break from his job.

RCMP arrived at the location and seized 90 marijuana plants, up to three feet tall.

This was perfect timing, because the plants were almost ready to be harvested.

This means Mr. Greenthumb spent all summer tending to his business, just to have it all taken away before he could reap the fruits of his labour.

Freezer frenzy

Police issue a friendly reminder to lock your deep freeze if you leave it outside. This is important due to the large number of bears in Clearwater that often find their way to unlocked freezers.

If that’s not a good enough reason, there also seems to be a large number of humans who also find their way to these freezers.

Clearwater RCMP recently received a report that food was missing from an insecure freezer.

Was the culprit bear or human?

We believe this time it was human. However; just to be on the safe side, lock your freezers to keep all types of species from having dinner on your dime.

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1-800-222-TIPS Clearwater RCMP Report found by a pedestrian down a ditch near Little Fort. The vehicle seemed to be abandoned.

It had been stolen out of Leduc, AB. The vehicle was still in working condition. It was driven back onto the roadside then towed back to Clearwater where it will be held until the happy reunion between vehicle and owner.

Calgary convict caught

Last week the Clearwater RCMP received a tip that a male was in town who might have a warrant for his arrest stemming from an incident in Kamloops. The male was located and arrested for said warrant.

Further investigation showed that the male also had a warrant out of Calgary. In most cases, warrants don’t extend across provincial boundaries unless for exigent circumstances.

However; this warrant had already been extended to include B.C. Furthermore; once notified of the arrest, Calgary requested that this male be held until they could transport him back to Calgary.

Sign marks Neave Wetlands Members of the Neave family and Thompson Rivers University staff unveil a sign marking land the family has donated to TRU. Pictured are (l-r) TRU dean of science Tom Dickinson, Roland Neave, TRU president Alan Shaver, and Anne Neave. As reported in last week's issue, 160 acres next to Wells Gray Park BaseJournalRONA2007_Ang 2/26/07 3:44 PM Page 1 on Corral Road in Upper Clearwater will be used for research and educational purposes. The unveiling was held Sept. 30.

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A reminder that winter tire rules kicked in Oct. 1 for highways Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure VICTORIA – Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure would like to remind motorists that as of Oct. 1, winter tires are required on many highways (including Highway 5) throughout the province.

Signs are posted on each of the designated highways to advise motorists where winter tires are required.

These are generally located approaching high mountain passes and interior highways where conditions can change from rain to snow very quickly.

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School board meets in Clearwater Keith McNeill After declining gradually for many years, enrolment at Clearwater Secondary School appears to have stabilized.

The number of students in the school appears to be down just two from what it was last year, and that number likely will go up when the count is finalized.

Barriere Secondary School is one of several in School District 73 that saw its enrolment go up when school finally started in September.

That was part of a report by superintendent Karl deBruijn during a school board meeting held Monday evening at Clearwater Secondary School.

According to deBruijn, the number of Kindergarten students in the school district is 1,089, up 118 from one year ago.

There are 7,012 in grades 1-7, an increase of 124 over October, 2013.

Secondary school enrolment is just 5,481, a decrease of 407 from the year earlier.

DeBruijn noted that, because of the delay in starting school because of the dispute between teachers and government, the numbers are still preliminary.

The numbers of those in secondary school are particularly hard to calculate, as students can be counted as more or less than a full-time equivalent, depending on the number of courses they take.

Some students might have been lost to the school district because of the dispute, but the superintendent hoped to get them back.

Theme of Coates' presentation is “collaboration” Principal Darren Coates started the meeting by welcoming the school board to Clearwater Secondary School.

He felt a good theme for his presentation would be collaboration.

He noted that over 100 students took part in a school barbeque held earlier that evening – about twice the number as when the event was held for the first time the year before.

“The View,” a painting by Doris Laner, will be raffled at the end of October to support the Kids-Wild Treasure Hunt. Photo submitted

Clearwater-Blue River school trustee John Harwood confers with Rhonda Kershaw, the trustee for Barriere and area, following a school board meeting held at CSS on Monday evening.

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A community garden that involves several community groups is proving a success.

An alternative school is to start up in the former community resource center next to Raft River Elementary, in cooperation with Yellowhead Community Services.

YCS is also collaborating in a nutrition program with the school.

Wells Gray Community Forest has donated significant amounts of money to CSS over the years, and student are reciprocating by doing a video for the community forest.

Former PAC chair Shelley Sim continued on the collaboration theme, noting that the students council had contributed money to buy guitars for the school’s guitar band – and then challenged local businesses to do the same.

Every year the school hosts a turkey dinner at Christmas.

“For some students, it’s the only Christmas they have,” Sim said.

With declining enrolments, the school has been forced to be innovative in how it offers it trades and academic courses.

This often involves videoconferencing, and so more and better broadband for CSS should be a priority, she told the board.

The first part of the meeting also included the school’s gui-

tar band, led by teacher Steve James, performing “She Never Spoke Spanish To Me” - a song they had started practicing just the previous Wednesday.

Despite the lack of practice and it being close to the start of the school year, the band impressed the school board.

“Are all the grades in this school so talented?” asked board chair Denise Harper.

In his comments, North Thompson school trustee John Harwood reported that he had recently attended a fundraiser held for North Thompson Aboriginal Sharing Center.

While at the fundraiser he had told them about the success the school district’s First Nations council and First Nations support workers have had in increasing graduation rates for First Nation and Metis students.

Harwood said he had also attended a BC Boundary Commission held in Kamloops on Monday. There is talk of removing the North Thompson Valley north of Little Fort from the Kamloops-North Thompson riding and adding it to the Cariboo, he said.

That would leave the Clearwater-Blue River area being represented by someone from the Cariboo but still belonging to the Kamloops school district – not a good situation, he felt.

Doris Laner painting aids Kids-Wild Treasure Hunt Submitted For many visitors, the “Million Dollar Vista” from the picnic area north of Spahats provides a powerful first impression of southern Wells Gray Park, with the Clearwater River flowing by 250 m below.

The dark recess in the canyon wall on the right is the Shadden; an enormous grotto created by water seepage along the headwall.

The Shadden provides nesting habitat for White-throated swifts, a bird that arrived in the Clearwater Valley in the early 1990s.

The canyon walls are remnants of a lava plateau. The lava erupted from volcanoes about half a million years ago. Since then they have been cut and carried away by glacial ice and raging meltwaters.

Dominating the skyline in the far distance to the right of Green Mountain is Garnet Peak, the park’s tallest mountain, at 2,900 m.

If you were to climb to the top of Garnet and

then look northward again, everything you’d see to the skyline would still be within Wells Gray Park.

This portrait by local artist Doris Laner is titled ‘The View’ and was painted in sup-

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Sports Season 11 poker news Goldie Krawec

Upper Clearwater gets new riding ring Liz Morrison (l) on Cosmo and Karen Brown on Rayne try out barrel-racing while held together by a piece of ribbon. They were taking part in Wells Gray Riders Association's annual fall games day on Sunday, held for the first time in a new riding ring located just north of Upper Clearwater Hall. The ring is where the ball diamond used to be. An informal opening was held as part of the event, but an official grand opening is planned for next spring. Photo by Keith McNeill

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Another season of poker has been played and the winner of Season 11 was Fred Roach with 6,100 points.

He was followed closely by Cindy Doerkson at 6,050, Goldie Krawec 5,950, and Jerry Cotterhill 5,425, Jeff Kuhn 4,825, Rick Dee 4,750, and Dave Ek and Nathan Mikkelsen tied with 4,300 each.

Wild card winner was Justin Morrison, who won the position on the last week of play.

A season of poker is a selected number of weeks of play, ending with a season tournament. Players collect points each week during the season and the top eight players, in descending order, are the tournament players. The exception is when any one of the top eight players are unable to play; then the next player is chosen in descending order of points gained during the season.

Season 11 Poker Tournament was held Wednesday, Sept. 24 with nine players. As some of the top eight players were unable to attend, alternate players were picked in descending order of points earned during the past eleven weeks to fill the tournament table. A fun poker table was also available for others.

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ments it was not unusual for an alternate player to place well or even win the tournament. Season 11 Tournament winner was Millie Rempel, with Jerry Cotterhill second and Goldie Krawec third.

There were many exceptional hands played but I think one of the least expected was a hand played with the table cards of 3, 4, ?, Q, 5. At showdown the winning hand had Ace, 2 suited, thus winning the hand with 5 high straight. The two opposing hands did not stand up to this straight.

One person commented, “Who would play a hand like that?”

Many new players drop in for an evening of play as they are working locally for a week or two and try their hand at a live game. Other locals join in for their social event of the week, meeting people from different professions, places, ages, and trying to outwit the regular players. Play always starts slow, with everyone feeling out their weekly opponents carefully.

This past season 33 players participated in the weekly competition.

Texas Hold’m Poker game is held each Wednesday evening at the Wells Gray Inn starting at 7 p.m. sharp. Everyone is welcome to join in to learn the game and have an evening out at no cost for the game. New players need to register before playing.

Play for Season 12 started on Wednesday, Oct. 1.

The next Wildcard night will be Dec. 10, with the Season 12 Tournament on Dec. 17.

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Locally produced film short-listed at Canberra festival program at Capilano University in North Vancouver, graduating three years ago.

Since then he has put together a number of film productions, including “Little Moccasins” and several for BC Parks.

Keith McNeill Clearwater-based videographer Ken Matheson recently travelled to Australia to enter one of his productions in the Canberra Short Film Festival.

The film, “Little Moccasins,” was one of seven short-listed out of the more than 40 in the documentary category, but it did not win first prize.

“It was weird the way it all started,” said Matheson. “It was a phone call from a friend in Calgary. A group of children in a school there were going to give names back to another group of children who had died while attending an Indian residential school. I was asked if I wanted to do a film about it – but there were only five days to prepare.”

Despite the short time frame, he managed to put a crew together, research the story, and shoot the film.

Dunbow Indian Industrial School operated near Calgary from 1889 to 1924. During that time, 74 of its students died.

Of those, 34 were still interred on the site.

A few years ago, a flood exposed several of their bones and caskets.

The government reinterred the remains, but there were no names to connect with them.

The students in Tweedsmuir-Strathcona School were surprised to learn what had happened to children in a school just 15 minutes from their own.

A group of them went on a quest to find their names and eventually found them in old records (these were the English names given to them when they came

Salvaging the Tiger Moth Matheson's next big project likely will be to document the salvaging of a Tiger Moth biplane that has been at the bottom of Azure Lake since 1947.

The plane had flown up there to rescue one of the Hogue brothers, who had become ill while trapping.

The other brother walked out, taken the train to Kamloops, and called for help.

The pilot, Harry Bray, was a decorated World War II veteran who had never flown that type of aircraft before and never flown an aircraft with skis, said Matheson.

All he had was some quick instructions from the mechanic before he took off.

Apparently one of the tricks to landing on an unknown lake is to partially touch down first, then circle around and see if the tracks show as dark streaks. If they're dark, then there is water on top of the ice and it is

impossible to land.

This the pilot did.

The tracks showed as white and so they landed.

Unfortunately, they hit a soft spot and went through the ice.

They tried to rescue the plane but it sank.

In 2009 another plane sank in Azure Lake. The crew that came to salvage it learned about the earlier sinking from local residents.

Since then there have been plans to raise the old plane but, so far, without success.

The Canadian Air Museum in Langley has agreed to restore Tiger Moth if it can be salvaged, Matheson said.

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to the school. Their native names appear to be lost forever).

For the re-naming ceremony a group of 34 youngsters travelled to the former industrial school site. Each carried a small box with the name of one of the deceased children on it.

Inside the box was a butterfly.

At the site the children said the name out loud, and then released the butterfly.

“It was hard to believe those kids were in Grade 6,” Matheson said. “They all seemed very mature and wellspoken.”

After the event there were a few more days of filming, followed by four or five months of editing.

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Matheson credited Laurie Sommerville of the Triangle Youth Foundation for helping set up the film project.

The foundation also helped him with the trip to Canberra to participate in the film festival.

Australia had similar experiences to Canada with its residential schools for Aboriginals,

he pointed out.

“It struck a bit of chord with them,” he said.

A retired RCMP officer, Matheson has lived in Clearwater for about 10 years.

He worked as an outdoor guide for many years, but wanted to get into story-telling.

He took a film

BARRIERE Nov. 8 – Barriere Seniors Bazaar & Luncheon, Seniors Hall, 11am-1pm. Info: 250-672-2477 Nov. 14-16 – Candlelight & Holly Arts & Craft Sale, Legion basement, Fri. 10am-8pm, Sat. 10am6pm, Sun. 10am-4pm. Info: 250-672-9772 Nov. 22 – No-Host Bazaar, North Thompson Fall Fair Hall, 10am-1pm. Info: 250-672-2456 Nov. 29 – Barriere Seniors Annual Craft Fair, Seniors Hall, 10am-2pm. Info: 250-672-5587 BLACK POOL Nov. 29 – Blackpool Craft Fair, Blackpool Hall, 10am-2pm. Info: 250-587-6202 CHU CHUA Nov. 16 – Christmas Craft Fair, Chu Chua Community Hall, 10am-2pm. Info: 250-672-5356 CLEARWATER Nov. 1 – Home Based Businesses Craft Fair, Elks Hall, 9am-2pm. Info: 250-674-3763

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Clearwater Christian Church

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Sunday Worship Service 10 am On the Web: www.clchch.com For information 250.674.3841 or 250.674.2912

VAVENBY CHRISTIAN CHURCH

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Sunday Morning Celebration Services Ian Moilliet Pastor 250-676-9574 Non Denominational

St James Catholic Church Sunday Service Mass 11am - 12pm 324 Clearwater Village Road

Nov. 15-16 – Clearwater Elks Christmas Bazaar, Elks Hall, Sat. 10am-4pm, Sun. 9am-noon. Info: 250-674-3535 Nov. 23 – 19th Annual Winter Wonderland & Craft Fair, Clw. Legion, 10am-2pm. Info: 250-674-2127 Dec. 6 – Home Based Businesses Craft Fair, Elks Hall, 9am-2pm. Info: Kathy 250-674-3763 Dec. 13-14 – Elks Christmas Bazaar, Elks Hall, Sat. 10am-4pm, Sun. 9am-12pm. Info: 250-674-3535 HEFFLEY CREEK Oct. 25 – Harvest Sale-a-bration, Heffley Creek Hall, 9am-2pm. Info: 250-578-7525 LITTLE FORT Oct. 26 – 39th Annual Craft Fair, Little Fort Community Hall, 10am-3pm. Info: 250-677-4383 VAVEnBY Nov. 2 – Vavenby Craft Fair, Vavenby Community Hall, 10am-2pm. Info: 250-676-9485

Clearwater Seventh-Day Adventist Church Pastor John Masigan Saturday Service - 10am Clearwater Christian Church Ph. 250-674-3468

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Farmers Institute director Ulrich Patalong said much of the credit for getting funding through the TNRD should go to Wells Gray Country director Tim Pennell.

The renovations include installing a new center beam to straighten

out the roof, new sheet metal on the roof, and additional new insulation.

It is expected the changes will reduce the cost of heating the hall and lower its environmental footprint.

The hall was built in 1937 by farmers who lived in the Upper Clearwater valley.

A few years ago it was moved farther from the road, and extensions were added front and back.

Since then it has become heavily used for functions by Upper Clearwater residents as well as by people from Clearwater and beyond.

Contractor Uli Migl and his employee Michael install a new center beam for the roof in the Upper Clearwater Hall.

Ulrich Patalong (l) and Nick Frost load used sheet metal from the Upper Clearwater Community Hall as a major renovation project gets underway. On the roof is Dietmar Krombach.

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT • Indoor Market: 1st Saturday of month, 9 am – 2 pm, Elks Hall, info - 250-674-3763 • Tuesday Morning Coffee (TMC): Meets 10am – 11:30 @ Clearwater Community Baptist Church. All women and children welcome. (9:30-10 am Bible Study). Info 250-6743624 • Raft River Rockhounds: 3rd Sat of the mth. Clw Lodge 1pm.

Call Dave 250-587-6213 • Women in Business Luncheon: Last Wed. of the mth at Wells Gray Inn, 12–2 pm. Preregister at 250-674-2700 • Clearwater Choir: Youth 3:30 - 5 pm; Adult 6:30 - 9 pm, Tuesdays, Clearwater Christian Church • Crafts & Conversations with Cheryl. Tuesdays 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at the North Thompson Aboriginal Sharing Center.

Phone 250-674-3703 for more info.

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

• M&M (Mrs. & Ms.) Social. Last Sun of the mth Wells Gray Inn. 1pm: 250-587-6503 • Blackpool Community Hall Coffee House; Local musicians – 2nd Fri. of the mth. 6:30pm. Concession, $3 or 2 for $5.

• Clearwater Elks Bingo - 2nd & 4th Wed. Elks Hall 5pm, Info call Phyllis 250-674-3535 • Cribbage Wed. at the Royal Canadian Legion. 12:30 pm.

• Fun Darts Fri. at the Royal Canadian Legion. 6 pm.

CHILDREN & FAMILIES • Racoon StrongStart - Raft River Elem school days Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri 8:45-11:45am • Racoon StrongStart - Vavenby Elm school days Wed 8:5011:50am • Clearwater Breastfeeding Group: 3rd Wed. of every month 7:30pm @ YCS • Mother Goose - Monday mornings, reg. Kerry 250-6743530 • NT BC Home Schoolers: Meets Fri. afternoons. Call Leanna 250-674-0057 for details • Kids Club: Clearwater New Life Assembly. Meets every Thur.

3-5 pm. Ages 5-12. For info contact Bobbi @ 250-674-3346 HEALTH & HEALING • AA Meetings: every Wednesday, #11 Lodge Dr, 250-5870026 anytime

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

Oct. 14: Free - Age Friendly Program event – Yoga in a Chair plus Recognizing Depression. Compli- Oct. 21-22: BC Cancer Agency Screening Mammentary lunch, Elks Hall. Info 250-674-1912 mography Program will be at DHMH. Call 1-800663-9203 for appointment Oct. 14: Blackpool Hall Heritage Society AGM, 7 pm, Blackpool Hall.

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Obituary IN LOVING MEMORY

Clemence Bernadette Lambert (nee Corriveau) 1933 - 2014 In loving memory of Clemence Bernadette Lambert (nee Corriveau) who passed away at Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital in Clearwater, British Columbia on September 29, 2014 after her battle with cancer.

She was born in Bury, Quebec on December 30, 1933 and lived to be 80 years old.

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2014 forestry trade mission announced

promote wood frame construction.

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Flying high: Part 1 Clearwater to Ottawa Abruptly we left those sharp edges behind, descended, flew briefly over green, wooded foothills and reached the iconic patchwork of the prairies.

“It’s so green, except for those few yellow fields,” I remarked to the girl in front of me.

Throughout the flight her interest and attention to the sights below us had matched mine.

“What is she thinking?” I wondered. With Grandma snoozing beside her, she’d had no one to talk to either.

After looping past downtown Calgary and across winding, glacial-green Bow River, the pilots executed the smoothest possible landing.

At the beginning of my second flight, our hostess immediately caught passengers’ attention: “Now that you have your seat belts securely fastened,” she began, “we’ll show you how you did that. In the unlikely event that oxygen masks descend in front of us,” she continued, “put your own masks on first – once you stop screaming – then put them on your children or anyone acting like children, such as my ex-boyfriend.”

Quickly losing the prairie panorama, we went up into clouds and turbulence, making my handwritten notes almost illegible. Once larger fields and treed hills showed up again, water could also be seen – where it did not belong.

Ah, that’s what the weather people have been talking about for Saskatchewan and Manitoba.

Muddy creeks and rivers overflowed, turning otherwise blue lakes brown along shorelines.

Clouds thickened and changed, making it difficult to distinguish between land, water and shadows. A map on the TV monitor showed our progress across Canada: part of Winnipeg spread out below us, Lakes Manitoba and Winnipeg beyond. Not too much later we crossed northern Lake Superior. Almost any flight over our country points out just how much fresh water we have.

Why was I flying half way across Canada, anyway? That, of course, is the best bit.

Waiting for me in the Ottawa Airport was a former student I had last seen in 1966 in Churchill, Manitoba. We had just a few days together to catch up on each other’s lives during the past 48 years.

Recycling old tires Cheryl Pippen (l) of BWP Consulting and Ron Lampreau pile tires during a tire recycling event held at Rotary Sports Park on Saturday. The event in Clearwater was one of the most successful they have held in the Thompson-Nicola Regional District, they say. Getting rid of old tires helps reduce breeding places for mosquitoes, they point out. Photo by Keith McNeill

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Trekking Tales

Leaving Clearwater before 4 a.m. would bring me into Ottawa in mid-afternoon.

Flying east put time zones in my favour and By Kay Knox I had a special reason for wanting to be wide awake when I landed in Canada’s capital city nine hours later.

As the plane surged upwards from Kamloops airport, the early morning view of the city disappeared.

Clouds obliterated everything except for glimpses of unidentifiable mountain ranges with small glaciers and even smaller snow patches showing pure white against the brown background. Remnants of snow cornices outlined lengthy mountain ridges.

When the clouds won, I became immersed in reading Trevor Goward’s book, Treasure Wells Gray. Reminiscing over the hikes he was describing, I almost missed the next bit. Mountains below, now definitely the Rockies, were snowfree.

Suddenly my mind time-travelled back further, to my Grade 6 classroom in Brisbane, Australia where we had drawn colourful maps of continents and countries free-hand. Along the western side of North and South America, we sketched dozens of brown upside-down Vs indicating continent-long ranges.

“They are not just one long, long even ridge,” our teacher had informed us. “All sizes of peaks poke up everywhere.”

Now I told myself that I hadn’t drawn nearly enough of them. Based on those peaks below me, I wondered if there are actually millions of those pointy bits.

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Child psychiatry unit renovation enhances patient care at RIH Interior Health KAMLOOPS – Youth in crisis will have access to enhanced patient care with the opening of the newly renovated pediatric psychiatry area at Royal Inland Hospital (RIH).

“Our youth are among our most vulnerable patients, and it’s important that they are cared for in an environment that is comfortable, welcoming and, most importantly, safe,” says Health Minister Terry Lake.

The RIH pediatric psychiatry unit is located within the larger pediatrics unit at RIH. The goal of the renovation project was to update the environment to provide a calm and safe haven for pediatric psychiatry patients, and one that allowed for better privacy and confidentiality.

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the integration of two existing psychiatric inpatient rooms, a consultation area and the staff room. The space now houses two inpatient rooms, a private consultation/observation room and a comfortable youth lounge area. There is also a new counselling area, a dedicated washroom, a nurses’ station, and a nearby shower room to serve all patients on the pediatrics unit.

The existing outdoor recreational area on a patio off the pediatrics unit was also renovated to create a more welcoming space for all children, youth and their families on the unit.

“This renovation was designed to better meet the needs of both general pediatric and child psychiatry patients at Royal Inland,” says Interior Health board chair Norman Embree.

The cost for the renovation was approximately $850,000, and was shared between the Province through Interior Health and the Thompson Regional Hospital District (TRHD). The pediatric psychiatry unit will serve patients and families from throughout the Thompson, Nicola and Cariboo regions.

The RIH Foundation also secured a $20,000 grant from the RBC Foundation, which went toward helping furnish the new space.

Interior Health is committed to promoting healthy lifestyles and providing a wide range of quality health-care services to more than 742,000 people living across B.C.’s interior. For more information, visit www.interiorhealth. ca.

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