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Opening the Children’s Art Festival Lisalee Campbell sings O’ Canada at the start of the ﬁrst ever Clearwater Children’s Art Festival on Tuesday, Aug. 7. The event was held in Weyerhaeuser Park. For more about the festival, see page A11 inside. Photo by Keith McNeill

TNRD ﬁnds big savings in garbage operations Keith McNeill A slow economy and an improved method of asking for tenders are saving the Thompson-Nicola Regional District millions of dollars on solid waste disposal. That’s the word from Tim Pennell, TNRD director for Wells Gray Country (Area A). “When you’re chairing the committee and you see those kind of savings, you say, ‘Wow!,” he said. Pennell is the chair of the regional district’s solid waste management committee. The most striking example of the savings was seen in the recent awarding of the operations and maintenance contract for the Heffley Creek and Lower Nicola landfill operations. The projected budget to operate the two landfills had been $7.9 million.

Otway Contracting Ltd., which has been operating the landfills within the TNRD for several years, put in a bid of $7.6 million. However, during their July 19 meeting, the regional district board members voted to give the contract to South Cariboo Ventures Ltd., which had put in a bid of $4.2 million - about $3.7 million less than projected. Other solid waste contracts awarded during the meeting also came in well under projections, Pennell said. “Basically, we got some competition this time,” he commented. “The end result will be significant savings to the taxpayers of the regional district, including those in municipalities. The entire regional district is involved in the solid waste program, except for the City of Kamloops.” Pennell added that another factor might have been the decision by the TNRD to break the contract up into smaller

units. Bidders were given the option of quoting for all or part of the package. “Everything just lined up,” he said. Construction of an eco-depot continues and apparently is on schedule to open next fall, said Pennell. The regional district director said he hopes the transfer station at Vavenby will remain open even after the Clearwater eco-depot opens. According to the TNRD website, overall waste disposal in the regional district has declined by 55 per cent since the regional solid waste management plan (RSWMP) was implemented in 2008. The number of bins being hauled out of transfer stations went from 2,549 in 2008 to 1,120 in 2011. The RSWMP included pay-as-you-throw garbage collection across the TNRD as well as unlimited blue bag recycling.

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Addictions workshop comes to Clearwater

Edmonton-based author Don Towle (l) stands with local organizers Jeff Kilbourn and Dave Sager as they get ready to participate in an addictions workshop at Clearwater Christian Church on Saturday, Aug. 4. About a dozen local residents took part. “After reading Don’s book, From Addictions To Freedom, I had a spiritual awakening,” Kilbourn said.

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Local woman wins Jim’s Food Market prize Times Staff.

Summer is here and Bonnie Paquette is ready for some outdoor entertaining, thanks to Jim’s Food Market. The Clearwater resident recently won a draw sponsored by the store for a Weber barbeque prize package worth over $500. The package consisted of the barbeque, a full tank of gas, 10 bags of chips, six cases of pop, and a grilling took kit. From May to July customers earned one entry for each Premium Aged strip loin steak purchased. In case Paquette is wondering what to cook on her new barbeque, Jim’s Food Market offer three exclusive brands of top-quality beef products that are available all year round. • Hereford Beef (steaks, ground, roasts, burger patties) - 100 per cent natural, hormone-free beef, raised and butchered locally; * Perfect Cut Meats - various beef steaks (and precooked pork ribs), Grade A meats, very economically priced, great flavor, cut smaller for quick and healthy eating; and • Premium Aged Steaks - strip loin, rib steak, and prime rib steak - minimum 28 days aged, thick-cut by hand, graded AA and AAA, steakhouse quality beef!

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Student loan forgiveness for family doctors and nurses will support local communities Submitted Kamloops - KamloopsThompson-Cariboo MP Cathy McLeod spoke in support on Tuesday of a recent federal announcement that eligible family doctors, nurses and nurse practitioners who work in rural communities will have a portion of their Canada Student Loan forgiven, starting in spring 2013. “This change announced by our government will improve primary health care in rural communities like those in our riding,” said McLeod. “Canadians rightly expect to receive quality health care no matter where they live. This initiative will encourage more health care professionals to work in the communities

that need them most.” that the measure will also include In Economic Action Plan 2011, residents in family medicine. “This is another example of the federal government announced our government acting that family docto strengthen health care tors, nurses and and improve the health nurse practitioners of Canadians,” said who began working in a desigThis change ... will McLeod. Family doctors and nated community improve primary residents in family medion, or after, April 1, 2012 would be health care in rural cine will be eligible to receive up to $8,000 per eligible to apply communities ..., year in Canada Student for partial student loan forgiveness. MP Cathy McLeod Loan forgiveness to a maximum of $40,000 This applies to over five years; nurses most communities and nurse practitioners with a populawill be eligible to receive up to tion of 50,000 or less, including $4,000 per year to a maximum of communities that provide health $20,000 over five years. services to First Nations, Inuit More information is available and Métis populations. Economic at www.actionplan.gc.ca. Action Plan 2012 further clarified

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Canfor reports modest proﬁt for quarter Times Staff Canfor Corporation recently reported shareholder net income of $4.5 million, or $0.03 per share, for the second quarter of 2012. This compares to a shareholder net loss of $16.2 million, or $0.11 per share, for the first quarter of 2012 and shareholder net income of $2.1 million, or $0.01 per share, for the second quarter of 2011. Commenting on the second quarter performance, Canfor president and CEO Don Kayne said, “The improvement in lumber prices and earnings reflected a modest increase in construc-

tion activity in North America and continued solid offshore demand for Western SPF lumber products.” With respect to its recently acquired operations in the Kootenays, Kayne added, “The integration of these operations has gone very smoothly, and the start-up of our upgraded Radium mill in the same south-east Kootenay region of B.C. remains on schedule for the fall of this year.” The company reported operating income of $26.0 million for the second quarter of 2012, compared to an operating loss of $21.5 million for the first quarter.

The positive variance primarily reflected improved results in the lumber segment, where stronger markets supported higher prices. Compared to the second quarter of 2011 production was up 24 per cent, largely reflecting the recent acquisition in the Kootenays, coupled with increased productivity following various capital improvement projects in 2011 and the restart of the Vavenby sawmill in the third quarter of 2011. Lumber markets showed signs of improvement in the second quarter of 2012, reflecting stronger underlying demand in

both North American and offshore markets. U.S. housing activity continued the upward trend seen in the prior quarter, with housing starts up over three per cent from the previous quarter. Canadian housing starts were also up, increasing 12 per cent from the previous quarter. In China, markets improved as inventories returned to more normal levels following the inventory build early in the previous quarter. Japan demand remained solid through the quarter. Pulp markets were relatively balanced heading into the quarter but saw signs of weakness as the quarter progressed.

What’s Happening Upcoming Summer Events August 18th – Serenity Performing Arts on Lost Creek Road presents Sister Girl a country/roots band focusing on solid musicianship and sweet, flawless harmonies and Cod Gone Wild a modern Celtic band, based out of the Okanagan Valley. Call Shirley at 250-676-9456 or cell 250-319-5688 for tickets and more information. August 20th-24th - Variety Sports Camp (6-12 year olds) Keep your kids active this summer! Each day will feature a quick lesson on the basic skills of a different sport: floor hockey, soccer, tennis, basketball and volleyball. The Camp will run from 10:00am – 3:00pm at the Rotary Sports Parks. Call Eleanor at 250.674.1878 to register or for more information. August 21st & 28th – Family Canoe Lessons on Dutch Lake from 6:30-7:30pm is a great opportunity to spend family time together while learning new skills. Equipment provided. Call Eleanor at 250.674.1878 to register or more information. August 29th– First Fish Ceremony at the Raft River Viewing Platform starting at noon with Simpcw First Nation using their traditional method of cooking in a pit. They will layer rocks, grasses, Rose Hips, Saskatoon branches, Douglas Fir boughs, Salmon and vegetables inside the pit and cover it up until the cooking is complete which usually takes around five hours. There will be storytelling and Simpcw First Nation traditional games throughout the afternoon. Dinner will be served at approximately 5:00pm by donation. September 7 & 8th – Canoe Regatta at Dutch Lake beach. Just as Wild – Just as Wacky! Friday night includes the Kid’s Try the Tri, Beach Jamboree and Crowning of the Golden Girl along with the popular Scavenger Hunt and Saturday is a fun filled day of canoe races and other favourites along with new events such as the Gladiator Olympic Relay and Soap Box Derby. The winner of the Dutch Lake Park Concept Plan will be announced in the afternoon. A Wild and Wacky Weekend at the beach for everyone to enjoy! Come one! Come all! Saturday Community Bus Don’t forget to take this summer opportunity to use the Saturday Community Bus for FREE! The District of Clearwater is sponsoring a Saturday Community Bus pilot project from July 7 th to August 25th. This bus is intended to enable residents the opportunity to attend local summer events such as the Farmers’ Market, spending a day at Dutch Lake beach or other summer activities. The Saturday Community Bus is for anyone in the community to use and is FREE of Charge. 2012 Dutch Lake Park Design Competition The deadline for the 2012 Dutch Lake Park Design Competition is this week! Is your design concept ready? All entries must be received by this Friday, August 17th at the District office. Council is looking forward to viewing all the community concepts on August 21st. The winner will be announced on September 8th at the Canoe Regatta. Upcoming Events August 7-24, 2012 – Kids Summer Fun Days August 29, 2012 – First Fish Ceremony at Raft River Viewing Platform September 7 & 8 – Canoe Regatta Upcoming Meetings of Council August 21st 2012 – Finance and Audit Committee meeting – 5:00pm August 21st, 2012 – Regular Council meeting – 7:00pm.

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“ Never confuse a single defeat with a ﬁnal defeat.” - F. Scott Fitzgerald, writer editorial by keith mcNeill

News businesses and the newspaper should support one another

Thanks for ongoing support Editor, The Times: I have been asked by the members of the Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital Auxiliary to write and express our sincere thanks and appreciation to the whole community for its generous donations of clothing and other goods to our Thrift Shop, especially those of you who made a special trip to bring us contributions for the trailer that was recently parked at the store. Ours is the Thrift Shop located across

the railway tracks in Vavenby. You should drop by - it has been freshly painted, has had a new, non-leaking roof installed and now looks very spiffy! We also have excellent bargains. All funds raised at our store are donated directly to our hospital so that old equipment can be replaced by more up to date technology and also brand new equipment purchased that would not normally be provided by other means. This will ensure that

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all of us will benefit should the occasion arise. In fact, during a recent visit by Interior Health Authority executives, we were told that ours is one of the best-equipped small hospitals in their area - and it is due to your generosity. However, equipment will continue to become too old to be efficient and will need replacing, so we will still be asking for your help. Your support of the Dessert Extravaganza (coming up Oct. 13) and the Bird House party (normally held in the beginning of May) is fantastic and we do appreciate your enthusiastic comments. So, we thank all of you and we look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events.

Maybe it was the way the stars lined up. We had several people suggest to us the week before last that the Times should give more coverage to new businesses opening up in town. And it just so happened that we reported on the opening of four new businesses in our Aug. 6 issue: Insight Tire and Auto, SwagDudz clothing store, Greenscapes arts and crafts shop, and Wells Gray Art Gallery. Several other businesses apparently have opened recently. This is good to see, as it is an indication that the local economy is improving. Why don’t we do stories about them too? The general rule is: we support our advertisers. If people place an ad in the paper saying they are opening a business, then they can expect that we will go out and cover it. On the other hand, if a business doesn’t support the newspaper by advertising, then it would be a bit unusual for us to support them. There are exceptions though. For example, the new art gallery in the Infocenter got coverage even though it hasn’t advertised. Our thinking was that, while it might eventually make a profit, its initial

role is to provide local artists with a place to show their wares and to raise the community’s artistic profile with tourists. It has been suggested that the Times publish a regular feature on new businesses. One question would be: who would pay for it? Clearwater and District Chamber of Commerce would be an obvious choice, but the chamber already has other commitments, and is even seeking help from District of Clearwater to keep its information desk at the Infocenter open. Another question would be: which new businesses? Would they need to have their own storefront? Or would home-based businesses qualify? What about existing businesses that are starting a new product line? Most new businesses fail within the first year. Would someone try to filter out those unlikely to succeed? Although there is always room for improvement, the existing practice likely is still the best. If a new business wants to get support from the newspaper, then it should support the newspaper by buying an ad.

Private Members Motion M-3888 proposes benefit for firefighters Editor, The Times:

When you dial 911 to get help in an emergency, you fully expect a quick response. In the vast majority of cases from traffic accidents to heart attacks, from hazardous spills to burning buildings - the first to the rescue will be firefighters. People’s lives depend on them and they put their lives at risk for the rest of us every day. For several years, Canada’s firefighters have been asking three simple things from the Government of Canada. They deserve a decent response. That’s why I’ve introduced Private Member’s Motion M-388 in the House of Commons. It comes up for debate and a vote this fall. On average, 18 firefighters die in the line of duty every year. But there is nothing in place to help

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the exact opposite. To save lives, they sometimes need to run right into the teeth of a blaze. Certain building materials and techniques can result in fires burning faster and hotter, thus endangering firefighters’ lives, especially during search-and-rescue operations. Motion M-388 calls for firefighter safety to become an objective of the National Building Code. These are three modest proposals. They respond to thoughtful, rational requests coming from Canadian firefighters. Please encourage your Member of Parliament to support Motion M-388 - to help look after the courageous firefighters who look after all of us in times of emergency.

Hon. Ralph Goodale, PC, MP Deputy Leader, Liberal Party of Canada

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provide for their families if they are killed or become permanently disabled while on the job keeping Canadians safe. So Motion M-388 proposes a one-time $300,000 benefit for firefighters (and for other “public safety officers”) who perish or become disabled. In their work as “first responders” during public health emergencies, like influenza pandemics, firefighters will often come into contact with infected individuals. Like doctors, nurses and other front-line health workers, they need priority access to vaccines and other medications to keep them as safe as possible in the line of duty. Federal guidelines don’t currently provide for this. Motion M-388 corrects that defect. Finally, while most people get out of burning buildings as fast as possible, a firefighter’s job can be

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Question of the Week

? Are you following the Summer Olympics?

Rick and Verna Creed:

Don Best (Chilliwack):

Darlene Best (Chilliwack):

Sometimes, when we're not busy. We enjoy watching the synchronized swimming. We like that.

We have been, until we got out of communication. We haven't heard anything since Sunday.

A little bit. The last time I looked, I believe Canada had seven medals.

Deborah Best (from North Van, with daughters):

Diane Dekelver: No, I have no time.

Not really, not this time. We catch it when we can.

QUESTION: What’s going on behind smart meter scenes? Editor, The Times

Re: Put Your Faith in Mr. Harper, July 30 issue After several weeks of biting my tongue, it’s time again to vent! Mr. Atkins’ letter demonstrates the worst case of verbal diarrhea that I have read in a long time. It is obvious that he is a non-Conservative by the very “orange” statements he has made. Let’s bury our heads in the sand and pretend Canada doesn’t need the wealth that is generated by oil production. We’ll just adopt the Liberal and NDP method - we’ll tax our way to prosperity! However, we already know that doesn’t work. It’s “... like standing in a bucket and trying to lift yourself up by the handle” (thank you, Winston Churchill). Mr. Atkins, I really hope that you do win the lottery. Then, maybe, you can afford to go to a country where you can don your rose-colored glasses and see nothing but butterflies and rainbows! On a lighter note, congratulations and many thanks to the Clearwater District council for its request for a Smart Meter moratorium. I think a lot of questions need to be asked. We know that Hydro’s CEO resigned and then joined the Jimmy

Pattison Group. My first question is: Is the manufacture or installation of the Smart Meters being done by a Pattisonowned company? Former NDP premier Glenn Clark also resigned and then joined the Pattison group. The Fastcat ferries sold at auction for less than the value of their scrap metal. Was the successful bidder a Pattison-owned or - affiliated company? Premier Christy Clark used to work at a radio station. Was that a Pattison-owned company? We won’t even talk about BC Rail. It’s less than a year until election time in B.C. This event can be compared to something as simple as fixing a pothole in a road. Let’s imagine that a nasty pothole developed at the approach to the southbound lane of the bridge on the Clearwater bypass. When questioned how to fix it, the parties’ replies were: Conservatives: Put up a BUMP AHEAD sign. Bring in a crew. Dig out the approach, fill it with gravel, compact it, and pave it. NDP: Close the southbound lane. Northbound traffic will use the bypass. Southbound traffic will use the Old

Thompson Highway as people did in the past. Liberals: Move the bridge 15 feet to the left. By doing this we will not only miss the pothole but also create hundreds of jobs. When we’re done, we’ll put a toll on the bridge to recoup the costs. I intentionally didn’t mention the Green Party because I think everybody knows that painting the pothole green would not soften the bump.

Jim Lamberton Clearwater, B.C. Editor’s Note: Searches on the Internet showed that BC Hydro’s smart meters are being provided by Itron, a publicly traded company listed on NASDAQ. The Jim Pattison Group is not listed as a major shareholder. The Pacificat ferries were sold to Washington Marine Group, now known as Seaspan Marine Corporation, which is owned by Dennis Washington of Montana. Christy Clark worked for CKNW Radio, which is owned by Corus Entertainment, which in turn is controlled by the Shaw family.

Race for the Arctic resources waste of effort Gwynne Dyer Russian television contacted me recently asking me to go on a program about the race for Arctic resources. The ice is melting fast, and it was all the usual stuff about how there will be big strategic conflicts over the seabed resources - especially oil and gas - that become accessible when it’s gone. The media love conflict, and there’s no other potential military confrontation between the great powers to worry about. Governments around the Arctic Ocean are beefing up their armed forces for the coming struggle, so where are the flash-points and what are the strategies? It’s great fun to speculate about possible wars. In this case, it’s also nonsense. There are three separate “resources” in the

Arctic. On the surface, there are the sea lanes along the northern coasts of Russia and Canada. Under the seabed, there are potential oil and gas deposits. And in the water in between, there is the planet’s last unfished ocean. The sea lanes are mainly a Canadian obsession, because the government believes that the Northwest Passage between Canada’s Arctic islands will become a major commercial artery when the ice is gone. Canada is getting new Arctic patrol vessels and building a deep-water naval port and Arctic warfare training centre in the region, but it’s all much ado about nothing. The Arctic Ocean will increasingly be used as a shortcut between the North Atlantic and the North Pacific, but the shipping will not go through

Canadian waters. Russia’s “Northern Sea Route” will get the traffic, because it’s already open and much safer to navigate. Then there’s the hydrocarbon deposits under the Arctic seabed - but from a military point of view, there’s only a problem if there is some disagreement about the seabed boundaries. Canada has boundary disputes with its eastern and western neighbors in Alaska and Greenland, but there is zero likelihood of a war between Canada and the United States or Denmark. In the Bering Strait, the Russian Duma refuses to ratify the seabed boundary that was signed by the United States and the old Soviet Union in 1990. However, the legal uncertainty caused by the dispute is likelier to deter future investment

in drilling there than to lead to war. And then there was the seabed boundary dispute between Norway and Russia in the Barents Sea, which led Norway to double the size of its navy over the past decade. But last year the two countries signed an agreement dividing the disputed area right down the middle and providing for joint exploitation of its resources. So no war between Norway and Russia. Which leaves the fish, and it’s hard to have a war over fish.

The danger is rather that the world’s fishing fleets will crowd in and clean the fish out. The countries with Arctic coastlines can only preserve this resource by creating an international body to regulate the fishing. And they will have to let other countries fish there too, with agreed catch limits, since it is mostly international waters. They will be driven to cooperate, in their own interests. So no war over the Arctic. All we have to worry about now is the fact that the ice

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YEARS AGO: Clearwater Secondary School was one of 10 in the province selected to take part in pre-apprenticeship training, said principal Eldon Cameron. Approval had been received to offer a millwright program. “The people of Clearwater can be assured that the government, through its agencies, will be carefully studying the potential environmental effects of the proposed

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BACK IN TIME mine,” wrote MP Len Marchand. He was referring to a uranium mine proposed for near Birch Island.

swimming pool for Clearwater. A small community could not afford such a facility they felt. Elected as president was Ronald Lehr, vice president T. Rudlang, and secretary Charlie Burman.

YEARS AGO: A police helicopter found two boys unharmed after they had been missing for about 24 hours in Wells Gray Park. The two, aged 14 and 17, were to join a group sponsored by the Clearwater probation office at Stillwater, at the end of a nine-mile trail. Joyce St. John, owner of the Old Caboose Restaurant, created a province-wide furor after burglars stole several hundred dollars worth of seafood, steaks and other items from her business. She questioned a RCMP policy that left communities of fewer than 10,000 population without early morning protection.

YEARS AGO: “German Frank” was advertising bearwatching tours to Clearwater’s dump. He had a steady stream of people willing to pay a small gratuity to see and photograph the animals. Campers were unable to sleep in the Rainbow Falls campsite by Azure Lake, reported longtime Clearwater resident Shorty Blair. Cause was an outbreak of hemlock loopers. Parks spokesperson Brian Carruthers said the infestation was expected to phase out the following year.

YEARS AGO: A group of taxpayers formed a group, to be known as the Ratepayers Association, to oppose a proposed

YEARS AGO: Quick action and just plain luck averted a major disaster and possible death when a propane tank in a camper trailer exploded in North Thompson Park. An Alberta man, who had been trying to remove the tank from the burning camper, was blown into the ditch by the fireball. “He was really lucky. He could have been a dead man instead of just burned,” said Blackpool fire chief Garry Ruston. He said he planned to talk to Parks about establishing a secondary road to get people out of the park in an emergency. Vavenby archer Curtis Cornell won a silver medal at the North American Indigenous Games in Victoria. The 15-yearold competed in the 3-D Target Shoot.

YEARS AGO: Nearly $5,000 was raised at a dinner and auction for Bill and Linda Brierly. The money was to be used for the community

development work the couple were doing in Guatemala. Building permits were down significantly across the Thompson-Nicola Regional District, including the North Thompson Valley. According to figures presented to the TNRD board, construction in the regional district during the first seven months declined 47 per cent from the same period the previous year.

YEARS AGO: Two full-sized pickups and a Honda Civic owned by the MacLennan family from Kamloops were completely destroyed in a blaze near Raft River. The family was in town for a family reunion and was camping in the woods away from the vehicles. A Surrey man and his 13-year-old son were lucky to be alive after they were pulled from the Kettle, a treacherous section of the Clearwater River. The two were reportedly trying to raft down the river in a storebought inflatable dinghy, and had been unaware of the deadly rapids and waterfall below.

YEAR AGO: Members of Neskonlith Indian Band staged a small demonstration next to the Community Resource Center to protest the planned signing of a cooperation agreement between Simpcw First Nation and Imperial Metals. Organizers were looking for a new venue for the 2012 stargazing festival. The 2011 festival, which would have been the sixth annual, had to be cancelled because of problems with using the stockcar oval. “It’s too bad. We were looking forward to it,” said Wells Gray Country services coordinator Sherri Madden. Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency allocated just over $20,000 to MiningWatch Canada and Upper Clearwater resident Trevor Goward to support their participation in the environmental assessment of the proposed Harper Creek copper-gold-silver mine near Clearwater. Simpcw First Nation was getting $70,000.

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The 32nd Annual Terry Fox Run for Cancer Research Be a part of Terry’s dream in your community on Sept. 16 Submitted Terry Fox is a symbol of hope that touches the hearts of not only Canadians but people around the world. His desire and passion towards spreading awareness for the need to raise funds for cancer research has left an immeasurable impact on our lives and a legacy that will not be forgotten. Since Terry’s Marathon of Hope in 1980, the Terry Fox Foundation has raised over $600 million for cancer research and proudly donates 84 cents of every dollar towards finding a cure. Donna White, provincial director of the Terry Fox Foundation BC and Yukon, explains that, “The wonderful part about his legacy is that it’s not just about the type of cancer

Terry had, or cancers affecting youth, or men, or women. The Foundation funds research in to all kinds of cancer, believing as Terry did, that we need to conquer once and for all; for everybody”. “When I started this run, I said that if we all gave one dollar, we’d have $22 million for cancer research, and I don’t care man, there’s no reason that isn’t possible. No reason!” stated Terry, a great Canadian Hero. Terry dedicated his heart, body and spirit towards his dream to outrun cancer and displayed his determination by running a marathon a day on one leg for 143 days across Canada. He is truly a symbol of hope whose message transcends between generations and nationalities; leaving a lasting legacy that remains alive today.

For over 30 years, millions of people have taken part in the Terry Fox Run in their community and will continue to fight for the cause in the 32nd annual Terry Fox Run on Sunday Sept. 16, 2012. Keeping with Terry’s wishes, the runs are noncompetitive, have no entry fee and do not require a minimum pledge amount. Register individually or as a group with your family, friends and co-workers and Team-Up for Terry. As well, the foundation would be delighted at the chance to honour Terry’s Team Members; those who have had or currently have cancer. For more information about the run in your community, registering a Team or signing up as a Terry’s Team Member, visit The Terry Fox Foundation website at www.terryfox.org or call 1-888-836-9786.

North Thompson Valley represented at Williams Lake Stampede Miss North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo Queen Hannah Allen Recently I was honored to represent the North Thompson Valley and Fall Fair at the Williams Lake Pageant Coronation. Unfortunately, North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo princesses Tianna Weninger and Cassandra

Brown were unable to attend. Along the way we stopped at the 108 Mile heritage site. The museum dates back to the late 1800s, and was transported from its original location to 108 Mile. The large house was preserved extremely well; still containing the wallpaper from the year it was built. Upon our arrival in Williams

Lake we enjoyed a dinner with some pageant committee members. We learned that one of the major areas they focus on is horsemanship. I congratulate Terris Billyboy for being crowned Princess Williams Lake Stampede, and Alexis Forseille for being crowned Queen Williams Lake Stampede. I am sure they will represent their

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Exploration continues at Ruddock Creek Times Staff Mitsui Mining and Smelting Co. Ltd. and Itochu Corporation will have earned a 50 per cent interest in the proposed lead-zinc mine at Ruddock Creek at the end of a $6 million exploration program currently underway, according to the latest quarterly report from Imperial Metals. Mitsui and Itochu presently have earned a 35 per cent interest in the Ruddock Creek property by funding $14.0 million in exploration expenditures. According to the report, the access road was plowed out in the spring and the camp was reactivated following the winter shutdown. Surface diamond drilling on the Creek zone commenced in late June 2012 with one drill. A total of 4,000 meters of drilling is planned. The Ruddock Creek lead-zinc property is located about 30 km due east of Avola near Tum Tum Lake. Ruddock Creek is one of several exploration properties owned by Imperial Metals. The company also owns two open pit mines: Mount Polley copper/gold mine near Likely and Huckleberry copper/molybdenum mine near Houston,

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Man with Clearwater connection cycles to Nova Scotia Keith McNeill Cecil MacDonald was a familiar figure around Clearwater a year or two ago, Last year he rode his trike across Canada to visit relatives in Nova Scotia. The 70-yearold man now apparently is on his way back to British Columbia. "He was one of the more colorful characters I've dealt with over the years," said Joe Talbot, owner of Clearwater Trailer Court. "One of the interesting things about him was he is a chain-smoker, even though he is also extraordinarily fit." MacDonald first came to Clearwater in October of 2010. He had been the subject of an RCMP search after being reported missing in the Ashcroft-Cache Creek area. A woman from Nova Scotia who was looking for her father had contacted police. After several weeks of searching and multiple sightings from Chilliwack to Cache Creek, Clearwater

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RCMP found him safe and sound in this area. MacDonald spent that winter in his trailer park, said Talbot. He left in April of last year to ride his trike about 5,500 km to Nova Scotia to see his sisters, who he hadn't seen for more than 30 years. According to a report from CBC News, he arrived in Halifax in late July. His sisters, Katherine Dorman and Gwen Murphy, greeted MacDonald on his arrival. He stayed with her for a while, said Dorman, and then moved closer to where they had grown up. A few weeks ago the family became aware that he was no longer there but were unsure where he had gone. Last week the Times heard from Linda, a Vernon woman who had met MacDonald during his trip east. "In June, 2011, we were traveling from Vernon, B.C. with our truck and fifth wheel trailer and our two trusty beagles when we pulled in for breakfast between Kenora and Thunder Bay, Ontario," she wrote. "We noticed an older fellow with a white beard riding a trike on the highway. He pulled in for breakfast as well and we chatted with him ... he made quite an impression on us and we admired his determined spirit." Recently the woman came across a YouTube video that told of how people from the

A&W restaurant in Dryden, Ontario, had purchased a new bicycle for MacDonald so he could continue his trip back to British Columbia. Although the video is unclear in parts, it appears MacDonald had given away his tricycle after his trip to Nova Scotia. For his return journey, he had flown to Toronto and bought a bicycle there. Unfortunately, it proved unequal to the task and gave out when he got to Dryden. According to a second video, the seat on the bicycle purchased in Dryden broke shortly after the first video

was made. The person who made the video is no longer in Dryden. The people at the Dryden A&W know nothing more. "I still admire his tenacity," Linda said. "He left us with quite a memory of a wiry old guy with a flowing white beard under a bicycle helmet, riding a tricycle, with new cowboy boots and playing CBC Radio on his big radio strapped on with bungee cords!" The YouTube video can be viewed at www.youtube.com/ watch?v=o0HNXoOWa_M

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Tendency not to follow the Tenancy Act

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Once again there seems to be an issue with landlords, their renters, and how to properly evict someone. A landlord recently took it upon himself to enter the house of a tenant and remove the tenant's possessions. The landlord is now facing possibly Criminal Code charges. Let's take a brief look at some things a landlord cannot do: • Enter a rental unit without giving 24-hour notice. • Seize the property of a tenant without having a proper court order. • Change the locks on a unit without a Residential Tenancy Branch order. • Physically remove a tenant's items. The RCMP urges all landlords to follow the Act in order to protect themselves. We also remind you that the RCMP cannot evict someone on your behalf. If help is needed, you must seek the help of a court bailiff. RCMP are, however, able to keep the peace while you or a bailiff remove the tenant or serve documents.

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(L-r) Theresa Conroy and her daughter, Clearwater Secondary School grad Denise Conroy, present a $700 cheque to North Thompson Arts Council representatives Elizabeth Shook (with her daughter Adalie) and Charlene Lau recently. The money was used to help pay for singer Peter Pufﬁn to appear at the Children’s Art Festival held on Tuesday. Grad class 2012 was highly successful in its fundraising and the students decided one of the best things to do with the surplus would be for kids to help kids. The class also gave $800 to District of Clearwater for picnic tables for the meridian by Brookﬁeld Mall. Photo submitted

Throughout the summer weeks there have been numerous reports of vandalism, mostly spray painting, in the town of Clearwater. It is believed that the person(s) responsible for all the vandalism is also responsible for a cluster of garbage fires around town last week. Clearwater RCMP recommend that anyone with any information regarding the vandalism come forward, before the fires, or ideas, get bigger and more dangerous.

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likely back the project if Clark's demand of "world leading" marine and land-based spill response was met, and a similar number said they would be persuaded if the current federal environmental review supports it. Economic benefits to B.C. were cited as a factor in considering support by 32 per cent of respondents. NDP MLA Shane Simpson said the poll shows a clear trend to more opposition as peo-

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Left: Four-year-old Mia Thompson and her partner Autumn present themselves to judge in Junior Showmanship – showing her ability to handle her horse safely and conﬁdently on the ground.

Local resident Gerda Faber (l) performs with Lower Mainland musician Caryn Fader at Clearwater Jamboree (affectionately known as “Gerdafest”) held on the August long weekend at Star Lake Resort near Clearwater. Photo by Joan Coulas, Star Lake Resort

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Trophies bloom A variety of ﬂowers blossom on the slopes of Trophy Mountain recently. With the unusually wet summer so far, the meadows are extremely lush.

Left: Mel Buis on Tikka and Mia Thompson on Autumn navigate the water crossing obstacle during the Competitive Trail class. Mia and Autumn won the Junior Trail award, with 40 out of 50 points.

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The Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association is accepting digital photo submissions of the Thompson Okanagan area for the 2013 Travel Experiences Guide. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to showcase your photographic talent. Submissions must be received by 5pm Friday, Sept. 14th, 2012 to garner consideration. Go to totabc.org/photocontest for more details If you would like to know which type of traveler you are, just scan the QR code and take the short quiz. Upon completion, you will be provided with a brief profile of your traveler type. Submitted photos become the sole property of the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association for all intent and purpose and may be published in multiple formats.

Sam Jensen on her pony Major follow her father Cory over the jump in the Scurry race. Sam won the Junior Equitation award for the weekend.

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The weekend of July 27 - 29, Cathy Sauer again hosted Campout 2012 at the McNeil farm in Birch Island. The McNeils’ hospitality was second to none and both horses and riders enjoyed their stay at the farm. Riders participated in jumping, barrel-racing, trail and showmanship lessons on the Friday and Saturday. They wound up the weekend on Sunday with a Fun Day. Bernie Graffunder donated 20

bales of hay and farrier Andy Dana donated a free shoeing. The donations, each valued at $100, were used as husbandry awards for the participants who gave the best care to their horses during the weekend. Bella Graffunder won the junior husbandry award and Georgia McLellan won the intermediate husbandry. Sauer noted her appreciation to the parents for allowing her to work with their children. She also appreciated those who helped in any capacity during the weekend.

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Zara Bieber tries her hand at painting a ceramic tile. The tiles were later ﬁred in a kiln to create permanent pieces of art.

Members of the Campbell Sisters show that Lisalee (on page one) isn't the only member of the family who knows how to sing. Pictured are (l-r) Alexandra, Tamara, Shenelle and Gracelee as they perform during the Children's Art Festival at Weyerhaeuser Park on Tuesday, Aug. 7.

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Eight-year-old Raine Celesta of Chu Chua tries his hand at painting a coyote during the arts festival. Most of the youngsters taking part in the arts festival were local but some came from elsewhere in the valley and a few were tourists. Overall numbers appeared to be good, especially for a ﬁrst ever event.

Grifﬁn Lau is held by his father Mike Lau as he reaches for an arts festival passport from Aliya Bieber, Miss Wells Gray Infocenter and candidate in the North Thompson Fall Fair ambassador program. Youngsters got their passports stamped as they participated in each of the activity tents set up around the park.

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Reid Muddiman beats on a big drum at the drumming tent. Behind him are Chris Martin, ﬁve-year-old Lucas Taniguti and facilitator Melody Steffenson.

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The 2012 Clearwater Canoe Regatta is fast approaching and excitement is building for some new events being offered! So mark Sept. 7 and 8 on your calendar and join us at Dutch Lake for this year’s Canoe Regatta. It’s going to be, “Just as Wild, Just as Wacky!” Friday night, Sept. 7’s addition will be the Stride, Bike or Trike Race for the wee ones who are not quite ready to tackle the Try the Tri. Register your child, ages two - four, bring their tricycle or bicycle

of the Soapbox Races! Get on the Internet and find a plan to build the wildest, wackiest racer you can! A few points to keep in mind when constructing your speed machine are that it needs to be made of wood and it will require a braking system - we don’t want any runaways! Helmets will be mandatory, but it’s a stellar idea to wear some other protective gear such as kneepads, elbow pads, and a chest protector if you have one. Something else to get pumped about will be Saturday’s arrival of the humongous bouncy pirate ship and Cliffside Climbing’s portable climbing wall (by the way, the latter is for the adults too!).

(with or without pedals or training wheels - helmets mandatory) and compete in this super-fun race where everyone will be a winner! Saturday is going to be a ton of fun also with the arrival

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it was raining. We headed down the Icefield Parkway through Beauty Creek and Saskatchewan River Crossing. The final climb to Bow Summit before descending to Lake Louise was a killer. Arriving in Lake Louise at 6:30 p.m., we did a very quick transition so we could do the descent into Field in the daylight. This is when I started worrying about my husband. He was feeling light-headed and out of sorts and he does not like descending, so the long dark drop over the new bridge to the Kicking Horse Rest Area and the shoulderless descent into Golden were harrowing and dangerous. Continued on page A13.

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Biker pedals onward after doctor’s visit Continued from A12 It was a relief to crawl into bed again at about 11 p.m. Three o’clock in the morning comes early and again we were on the road at 4 a.m., heading for Revelstoke over the Rogers Pass. Suddenly, it was more than 30 C and we went from six layers down to one. The worst parts were the tunnels, with so much debris on the shoulders and the roar of the trucks passing by. With nerves on edge, I had my first cry at the top. After an enjoyable descent to Revelstoke, we headed off to Sicamous. I watched the mileage signs tick down as we got closer to Kamloops and I knew the last 200 kilometres would be the most challenging because we weren’t just heading straight back. At Sicamous, we turned toward Armstrong and were seriously losing our enthusiasm, so we stopped for ice cream. I was starting to worry about my right Achilles tendon, nagging at me since before Lake Louise, where we had taped it for the first time. At Rogers Pass, we added a tensor wrap. Between Armstrong and Salmon Arm, we added another tensor in an attempt to immobilize it and keep the knife-blade pain from searing into my Shawn Wenger ankle. Cycling form was going out the window as I tried to pedal mostly with the left leg and we limped into Salmon Arm, made a quick change and headed for Falkland. As darkness fell, so did my spirits. The pain got worse and I looked for a foot position that would not make me scream with each revolution. Of course, with all this shifting back and forth, saddle sores started to form with a vengeance, but the Achilles lightning bolts took priority. When we broke out onto the highway outside Falkland, I was in so much pain. A group of men who had been riding with us off and on caught up to us again and offered more tape to wrap from my toe to my ankle in another attempt to immobilize my ankle. Off they went and I once again began limping ... right heel down ... left leg power. For some crazy reason, it seemed like keeping the injured heel down was making it better but, in the end, that was putting way too much pressure on the tendon. Finally, just outside Falkland, my resolve broke. I pulled over and told Chris he had to finish without me - I was pulling the pin. We called for our support to come and get me. My amazing in-laws were on the way. As I slid out of the truck in Westwold, I was greeted by a carload of four amazing women who had come to hug and cry and tell me I was a winner even without getting to the finish. Once inside the hospital, the nurse removed all the layers of wrapping, remarking someone had good intentions. Much of the pain subsided once the wraps were removed. My foot and ankle had swelled up under the wraps and I felt immediate relief. The Achilles was still inflamed and angry, and rather than being scolded by the doctor as I had expected, I was rewarded when I asked the

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I can’t imagine not having him there as we rode the last 50 kilometres to Kamloops. As we rode easily along, we chatted about what we would do differently if we ever did this again. Would we ever do this again? Unlikely, but never say never. Finally, we were back on the road, taking the final exit toward downtown and the Kamloops Curling Club - where the finish line was located. As I rounded the corner, I saw my son and his two friends running along the sidewalk screaming. I saw my parents and the four ladies Shawn Wenger pauses for a photo on her Rocky Mountain 1200 journey. who had come out to Submitted photo support me the night before, along with question, “Can I go back and finish the ride?” two other wonderful friends who also do ultraI just wanted assurance I would not rupture distance events. the tendon. I couldn’t help crying. He was amazing. But, this time, instead of being tears of disapHe explained how I should tape it and told me pointment and frustration, they were completely to ride in without using the injured leg as much tears of joy. as possible. In the space of 10 hours, I had gone from By this time, my friends had all gone home thinking I was finished after 1,130 kilometres, and I stood on the corner of Columbia and Third with only 70 kilometres left to riding to the finstreets waiting for my in-laws to come and pick ish. me up and deliver me back to the same spot Just more than half of the 114 riders finished where I thought it was all over. the event due to the terrible weather that plagued Thankfully, the rules allow riders to leave the us in the beginning. course as long as they come back to that same Now, I am enjoying a little piece of retirespot and finish within the time cut-offs. ment. I rode into Falkland in the beautiful misty I am recovering, basking and smiling a lot. morning sunshine and waved at my support I cry whenever I describe it to people. vehicle as it stopped once in a while to make I don’t know what’s next. sure I was moving forward relatively pain-free. Nothing for now - this will be pretty hard to In Westwold, I once again met up with my top. husband, who had been my constant companion - Shawn Wenger is a BCRPA-registered perfor this epic event. sonal trainer and weight-training and groupOriginally, I’d told him to ride on without fitness instructor. She runs Fitness For Mortals. me and finish, but he decided to wait and ride in E-mail fitnessformortals@gmail.com for inforwith me. mation.

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pesticide exposure. So regardless of whether you choose conventionally grown produce or organic, the main goal should be to get a minimum of seven to 10 servings of fruits and vegetables each day. One serving equals one piece of fruit or vegetable or half a cup chopped. However, if you are looking to reduce your exposure to pesticides and it’s within your budget to purchase organic then I think it’s worth it. It’s even better if you can purchase your organic food from a local source. Choosing local foods and buying organic when possible supports a more sustainable food system and allows the industry to grow.

Simone Jennings We are entering the time of year where local food is becoming abundant in our province so take advantage of your local farmers markets. The thing I love about the farmers market is

you can talk directly to the person who grows your food! You can inquire about their farming practices and use of pesticides (if any). Some foods tend to be more heavily treated, as they are difficult to grow without getting bugs in them (if you have a cherry tree you probably know what I mean). However, other fruits and vegetables tend to be more naturally ‘bug free’ and require little or no treatment. You can significantly lower your pesticide intake by limiting the most contaminated produce (or buying them organic) and eating more of the least contaminated fruits and vegetables. The Environmental Working

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Sept. 1-3: NT Fall Fair & Rodeo @ Barriere

Aug. 20 – 24: Variety Sports Camp (6-12 yrs), 10 am – 3 pm, $100/wk, Ro- Sept. 7-8: Canoe Regatta. www.clearwatercanoeregatta.com tary Sports Park. Register: www.districtofclearwater.com, 250-674-1878 Sept. 20-24 Provincial Winter Fair @ Barriere Fall Fair grounds. Aug. 21: Service Canada, 224 Candle Creek rd. Service Canada is at Sept. 23: NT Arts Council meeting, Blackpool Hall, 2pm Community Resource centre every 3rd Tues. of the month. Clearwater Farmers Market: Aug. 21: Council meeting, 7 – 9 pm, 132 Station Rd, Council Chambers Saturdays 9am – 12pm from May to Oct. Aug. 22: Friendly Club Potluck Lunch, 144 Evergreen Place. Last Wed. of on the IWE grounds opposite Brookﬁeld Mall. every month.

ONGOING EVENTS ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT • Crafts & Conversations with Cheryl. Tuesdays 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at the North Thompson Aboriginal Sharing Center. Phone 674-3703 for more info. • Clearwater Farmer’s Market every Saturday from 9:00 am – Noon. For more information please call Anne at 250-674-3444. • Clearwater-Vavenby Lions Bingo: Every 2nd Tues. Elks Hall. 250-587-6269 • M&M (Mrs. & Ms.) Social. Last Sun of the mth Wells Gray Inn. 1pm: 587-6503 • Blackpool Community Hall Coffee House; Local musicians – every 2nd Fri. of the month watch for posters. Doors open 6:30 pm. Concession, $3 or 2 for $5. • Clearwater Elks Bingo - every 2nd Thurs. Elks Hall. open 5pm • Cribbage Wed. at the Royal Canadian Legion. 12:30 pm. • Little Fort Coffee House 7pm Little Fort Hall. 1st Fri of the mth Oct. - May except Nov. Bill 672-5116 • Fun Darts Fri. at the Royal Canadian Legion. 6 pm. CHILDREN & FAMILIES • Raccoon StrongStart at Raft River Elem school days Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri from 8:45-11:45am • Raccoon StrongStart at Vavenby Elem school days Wed 8:5011:50am • Clearwater Breastfeeding Group: 3rd Wed. of every month 7:30pm @ YCS • Mother Goose - Mornings, To register call Kerry at 250-674-2600 ext 227 • Community Baptist Jr. Youth Gr. 5, 6, 7 - 7-8:30pm • Community Baptist Sr. Youth Gr. 8-10 - 7-9:30pm HEALTH & HEALING • Shambhala Meditation Group: meets every Tuesday at Forest

House 6:30-8:00 pm. Info: 250-587-6373. • Connections Healing Rooms - every Friday from 1-3pm (except stat. holidays). 86 Young Rd. No charge. Sponsored by Living Streams Christian Church. www.healingrooms.com. • Healthy Choices – every Tues 9am, 12 & 5:30pm at Skills Center. Info call Kim 674-0224 • Clearwater & District Hospice Society every 3rd Mon. Sept-Jun 10am Legion Building. RECREATION • Drop-in soccer: Tuesdays & Thursday at 7pm at CSS ﬁeld. Everyone welcome! • Bowling: Mon. 10–12pm & 1-3pm; Thurs., 1-3pm. Seniors Centre at Evergreen Acres. 674-2699 • Clearwater Sno-Drifters: Meet 1st Thursday of every month. 250-676-9414 • CNT Rod & Gun Club: 3rd Sun. of the mth. Blackpool Hall 7pm Sept. - April • Drop in Tennis: Mon & Thurs 6:30pm All levels. Double & single play. Rotary Sports Park. • Yoga Tree – Call or email Annie 674-2468 annie.pomme@ hotmail.com • Clearwater Walks – Strollers & Striders, Mon. 12:30 & Wed 5:30pm, meet at YCS. Info 250-674-7082. • Core Strength Fitness. Tuesdays. Classes at 10-11am 250-6740001 SENIORS • Wells Gray Country Senior’s Society 3rd Sun Social Meet at the Wells Gray Hotel at 12:30pm for lunch or dessert, & chat • Wells Gray Country Senior’s Society Book Club Meets the last Thursday of the month at 2:00 at the public library All seniors are welcome

For a complete list of our area’s COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS please stop in at the Times ofﬁce and pick up your copy of the North Thompson Community Directory • Brookﬁeld Mall Clearwater • 250-674-3343 TO ADD YOUR COMMUNITY EVENT OR ORGANIZATION PLEASE CALL THE TIMES AT 250-674-3343

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Clearwater Computers is your neighborhood computer store & repair outlet; all makes & models. We offer new and used computers. Other services incl: 15Mb unlimited ADSL, unlimited dial-up internet, 2.9 cents a minute long distance, unlimited webhosting, online backup, domain management, color photocopying, faxing and more. Located at #6 W Old NT Hwy (beside Supersave Gas). Ph. 250-674-1032

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Though his smile is gone forever And his hand we cannot touch Still we have so many memories Of the one we loved so much His memory is our keepsake With which we will never part God has him in his keeping We have him in our hearts. ~ Love Eva, Barry, Bev, Brent, Lyle, Carolyn and families

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NOTICE Community Resource Centre New hours Starting Aug. 7, 2012 8:30 am - 12 pm & 1 pm - 4:30 pm 250-674-3530

AUTOMOTIVE SCRATCH & Chip Repair. Lucrative. Easy to learn. Mobile. Exclusive territory. Income Potential $100/hr. Very low operating expenses. F/T or PT. 1(250)686-0808.

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Personals AA meetings every Wed. #11 Lodge Dr., side door. Roll call 8 p.m. 250-674-7155 or 250674-7313

EXPERIENCED PROCESSOR OPERATOR REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY FOR A FULL TIME PERMANENT POSITION. 3-5 years experience with Waratah dangle head and related computer programs preferred. This is a full time, permanent position working in our post and rail yard in beautiful southern BC. Great working conditions, excellent wages, beneﬁts and proﬁt sharing. Please fax resume to 1250-295-7912 or email to elizabeth@pwppost.com

COMMERCIAL BEEKEEPING Certiﬁcate Program. GPRC Fairview Campus. Extensive study of beekeeping, queen rearing, and honey business. Paid work experience. Affordable on-campus residences. Starts January 7, 2013. Call Lin. 1-780-8356630; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview. IF YOU’RE Interested in real estate, then take Appraisal and Assessment, a specialized two-year business major at Lakeland College’s campus in Lloydminster, Alberta. Your training includes assessment principles, computerized mass appraisal valuation of properties, farmland evaluation and property analysis. Start September; 1-800-661-6490, ext. 5429. www.lakelandcollege.ca MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION Rated #2 for at-home jobs. Start training today. Graduates are in demand! Enroll now. Take advantage of low monthly payments. 1-800-466-1535 www.canscribe.com admissions@canscribe.com

Help Wanted An Alberta Construction Company is hiring Dozer and Excavator Operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilfield road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051. CERTIFIED ELECTRICIANS Wanted for growing northern company. Competitive wages and benefits. Safety tickets needed. Fax 250-775-6227 or email: info@torqueindustr ial.com. Apply online: www.torqueindustrial.com. CERTIFIED MILLWRIGHTS Needed for growing northern company. Competitive wages and benefits. Safety tickets necessary. Fax resume to 250-775-6227 or email: info@torqueindustrial.com Online: www.torqueindustrial.com

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Fitness/Exercise Elliptical Trainer Canadian Tire Cardio Style ET150 in very good condition. Will trade for treadmill in good condition. Call 250-319-8023.

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To apply for any of these positions please send your resume to: hr@neucel.com or Fax 250-284-7715. www.neucel.com PARTS AND Services representatives at Jacobson Ford Salmon Arm BC. We are looking for exciting, customer friendly, dynamic individuals capable of working in a fast paced work environment. Parts and service experience an asset but not necessary, email resume to: iwantacareer@jacobsonford.com

Trades, Technical Fort St John, B.C. Licensed Plumber/Gasfitter/Sheetmetalman wanted for new construction and installations. Must have valid drivers license. Send resume to pronorthheating@telus.net or (250)7855542 TICKETED Crane Operator in the West Kootenay Area with experience/Ability up to 75 ton crane send resume to wkm@shawcable.com

Photography / Video Need a professional photographer? Portraits, weddings, special events, pet portraits, commercial. Affordable memories that last a lifetime. Seniors rates. Book now avoid & disappointment. Sorry no passport photos Jill Hayward 250-319-8023/250-672-0055

Misc Services Sue’s Jewellery Repairs Since 1975 - We do it all, Retipping, Sizing, Soldering. Sue Ludtke - 250-587-6357

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Feed & Hay Standing alfalfa hay at Forest Lake. Ready to cut. 45 Acres. amirsingh786@hotmail.com

Livestock For Sale: 15 mth old laying hens, brown layers. $6/ea. 250-672-9391

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BARRIERE EMPLOYMENT SERVICES 629 Barriere Town Rd. Barriere, BC V0E 1E0 Phone: 250-672-0036 / Fax: 250-672-2159

E-mail: mail@barriere-employment.ca • Website: www.barriere-employment.ca CUSTOMER SERVICE: Jim’s Food Market & Subway A0212A COOK - Station House M0212A CASHIER: Part time Barriere Petro Can J1212C COOK: Knight’s Inn J2312 BAR SERVER: Knight’s Inn J2312A LUMBER PILERS - Woodco - JU0912 CHAMBERMAID - Seas. PT Monte Carlo JU0912A HOUSEKEEPER: Seas FT Tod Mountain Ranch JU1612 LOG TRUCK DRIVERS: Ed Crombie JU1712 HD MECHANIC/HELPER: Ed Crombie JU1712A FLAGGERS: Controlling Trafﬁc JU1812 MENTAL HEALTH/ADDICTIONS COUNSELLOR : YCS JU2612 FARM LABOURER/PICKER : Carl’s Market Garden JU3112

VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED : NT Fall Fair: Donna Kibble 250-672-5672 Monument Society: Jill Hayward 250-672-5611 SKILL DEVELOPMENT: If you have been on Employment Insurance in the past 3 years (5 years maternity) and are currently unemployed, you may be eligible for re-training dollars. Book an appointment to see one of our counselors for more information. We look forward to seeing you: come in and we’ll personally see that you get the information you’re seeking or call and make an appointment. • Free computer and Internet access • Free resume help • Free information on many services.

“The Employment Program of British Columbia is funded by the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia” In Partnership with Barriere & District Chamber of Commerce and Yellowhead Community Services

CLEARWATER EMPLOYMENT SERVICES 58A Young Road, Clearwater BC V0E 1N2 250-674-2928 Fax 250-674-2938

E-mail: info@clearwateremployment.ca • Web Page: www.clearwateremployment.ca Traffic Control Person: Casual/Clearwater #0806 Housekeeper: Seasonal/Clearwater #0805 Restaurant Server: Seasonal/Clearwater #0804 Traffic Control Person: Seasonal/ Blue River #0803 Breakfast Café Cook: PT/Little Fort #0802 Housekeeper: Seasonal/Clearwater #0801 Chocolate Maker Helper: FT/Clearwater #0726 Housekeeper: Seasonal/Blue River #0724 Sport shop & Boutique Manager: FT/Blue River #0723 Class 1 Driving Instructor: FT/Clearwater/Quesnel/Williams Lake #0722 Restaurant Server: PT/Little Fort #0719 Line Cook: PT to FT/Little Fort #0718 Contractor to Conduct a Gender-Based Analysis: Clw #0717 Traffic Control Persons: 6-8 pos/ Hwy 5 North #0716 Shuttle Driver: FT/Clw #0713 Servers: 2 pos/Blue River #0711 Line Cook: 3 pos/Blue River #0710 Gas & Propane Jockey: FT/Clw #0709 Job Creation Project Hiring: Seas/Barriere #0708 Industrial Automotive Parts Person: FT/Clw #0706 Housekeeper: FT/Clw #0705 Housekeeper: PT/Seas/Clw #0624 Customer Service Employee: 3 pos FT/PT Little Fort #0623 Accounts Payable & Accounting Clerk: FT/Blue River #0618 Human Resources Coordinator & Payroll Admin: FT/Blue River #0617 Front Desk Attendant: Seas/Blue River #0616 Administrative Assistant: FT/Blue River BC #0615 Live In Motel Manager: FT/Clw #0611 Labourer: 3-pos Casual/Clw #0609 Sales/Marketing: FT/Clw #0603 Reservations Coordinator: FT/Blue River #0507

Prep Cook: FT/Seas/Blue River #0504 Line Cook: FT/Seas/Blue River #0503 Breakfast Cook: 2-FT/Seas/Blue River #0501

GENERAL INFORMATION • Free Workshops: Call 250-674-2928 to register Thurs. Sept. 13th – Introduction Computer Training Workshop Thurs. Aug. 23rd – Creating and Updating Your Resume Workshop Thurs. Aug. 30th – Work Search Techniques Workshop • Resumes & Interviews: Go hand in hand, so the better prepared you are the greater the impression you will make to your future employer. Please drop in and our friendly staff will assist you. • Targeted Wage Subsidy (TWS): Are you currently on Employment Insurance or have you been in the last 3-5 years? If you have, you may be eligible for wage subsidy. Ask us for further info. • Funding for Skill Enhancement: Recent or active EI clients with a career plan in mind seeking assistance through Service Canada are required to book an appointment with one of our Employment Counsellors. • Blue River Itinerant: An employment consultant comes to town once per month for the summer months to the Blue River Library. Next visit is Tuesday August 14th from 1:00 to 3:00. If a one on one appointment is required, please call to set up a time prior to the drop in.

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For more information drop in to 58 Young Road (above Raft River Fitness), phone 250-674-2928 or fax 250-674-2938

Digital and ﬁlm photographs. Phone 250-674-3252 or email:kmcneill@mercuryspeed.com

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Misc. for Sale HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? Two air conditioners. Maytag, $120; Danby Premier (with remote, $150. Energy Star rated. Phone 250-587-2372

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Looking for broken washers, dryers, fridges, and stoves. Reconditioned appliances in good working order available at North River Appliance. Call Doug at 250-674-0079. Wanted: clean, used elec. stove. Call Jill: 250-672-5685

Food Products MacLennan Farms has young grass ﬁnished beef & lean grass ﬁnished hamburger. 250-6742449. Please leave a message.

Garage Sales 503 McLean Rd., Aug 18, 9am-2pm. Moving sale. Clearwater - #50 Cameron Rd. Aug. 18, ~ 9 am - 4 pm All kinds of good stuff.

Heavy Duty Machinery A- STEEL SHIPPING STORAGE CONTAINERS / Bridges / Equipment Wheel loaders JD 644E & 544A / 63’ & 90’ Stiff boom 5th wheel crane trucks/Excavators EX200-5 & 892D-LC / Small forklifts / F350 C/C “Cabs”20’40’45’53’ New/ Used/ Damaged /Containers Semi Trailers for Hiway & StorageCall 24 Hrs 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com Sharpening Equipment, Complete, Like New condition, $15,000. 1-(250)542-4106.

Misc. for Sale Addition for sale. 10’ x 36’. Vinyl siding exterior, drywall interior. As is, where is. Make an offer. Call 250-587-6151. Beautiful Yamaha house organ & bench. Double keyboard, percussion, orchestral instruments, bass ﬂoor peddles. $700.00 Excellent cond. 250-676-9436 For sale: 7 yr old enthusiastic quarter horse cross gelding. Great feet, used on trails. $1,600; 9 yr old registered quarter horse gelding. Quiet, well built, used on trails. $2,200. Ph 250-674-1323 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

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Barriere: 2 bdrm 2 bath duplex, appl. geotherm heat. Riverwalk. $1100 + util. RR/DD Avail. Aug 1. 250-320-5799 Barriere: 3 bdrm, 2 bath Rancher. No indoor pets, NS. Near amenities. $1200.00/mo 604-819-7967 604-392-9016 Clearwater: Sunshine Valley Rd, 2bdrm, 1 bath, unfurnished country home on 1/2 acre. 5 appl, vegetable and ﬂower gardens. Two door garage. Near amenities. NS, $925/mo + util & DD. Ref req. Avail Sept. 1. 250-262-1931 House for rent - $825/mo Spacious 3 bdrm family home Basement w/family rm + den 2 car carport, lg yard 1-888-587-6270 Pine Grove Mobile Home Park 1224 Ford Rd. Clearwater, B.C. Two bdrm MH w/family rm, carport, 4 appl, wood heater. Avail Aug. 1, $625/mo. Site #9, Thompson Crossing, 121 Ferry Road, Clearwater BC 250-587-6151

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.

Real Estate Acreage for Sale Barriere: 10 acres on Glengrove. Paved Rd., power, phone, water @ lot line. $149,000. 250-690-7244

For Sale By Owner Clearwater: 3 bdrm home, 1000 sq.ft, detached shop, 1/2 acre, fenced yd. Trutch Rd. Quiet St. $140k 250-674-1643 Older duplex on 1/2 acre, 10 min from town. Great rental property. Asking $174,900.00 Contact property manager @ 250-674-0188 - ask for Julie.

Rentals Duplex / 4 Plex Barriere: 3 dbrm duplex, 1 1/2 bath, 1 car heated garage. W/D, fenced, inground sprinkler. Avail Aug 1. RR $875/mo + DD. 250-672-0041

Misc for Rent Clearwater: House & suites for rent. Incls Internet, satellite TV, laundry. Ph for details. 250-674-2465 Clearwater: Trailers, house & a cabin for rent @ Brookﬁeld Trailer Park. For more info call Brent @ 250-674-1993

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Jack quietly slipped away in the early morning of August 3, 2012. He will be lovingly remembered and greatly missed by his daughters Kellie (Dennis) and Terri; his adored granddaughter Shaelyn; his brother George (Loraine); sisters Arletta (James), Beverley, and Nola (Peter) as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Jack was predeceased by his best friend and partner Kay Rice and his parents John and Arletta Bready. Jack was born in Edmonton Alberta, the oldest of five children; he left home at 16 to make his way in the world. Jack was a hard worker and tried his hand at many things, from farming to surveying; he was a “Jack” of all trades. He settled in Clearwater, B.C. where he lived for over 35 years until his retirement from Slocan in 1993 as a draftsman. Following his retirement he moved to Nanaimo. Jack was an active member of the Lions Club, first in Clearwater

and then in Nanaimo, and was presented with the Judge Brian Stevenson Fellowship Award in 2010 for his Outstanding Achievement and Contributions to Lionism. Jack was an avid curler and member of the Nanaimo Curling Centre’s, Senior Men’s Division. Jack loved music and was often found playing his guitar and singing at home or around the campfire or at family gatherings; Saturday nights in Clearwater you would usually find him on stage behind his drums playing with the Trophy Mountain Boys. Jack was always the optimist, and his positive outlook on life and his sense of humour was his gift to those who had the honour of knowing him. Funeral Service for Jack will take place, Monday August 20 at 11:00 am at Sands Funeral Chapel Nanaimo, with reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation.

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INVITATION TO TENDER: PAINT AND REPAIR THE EXTERIOR OF EVERGREEN ACRES. THE MAIN AND ANNEX BUILDINGS AT: 144 EVERGREEN PLACE 146 EVERGREEN PLACE VIEWING FOR PROJECT TO BE AT EVERGREEN ACRES AUGUST 20TH 2012. 5:00 PM. 250-674-0099 250-674-1912 CLOSING BID DATE IS AUGUST 27TH AT 9:00 AM

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When luck and good sense are in harmony I was cycling home from a Rotary meeting at Wells Gray Inn early one September morning. To avoid schoolbuses I decided to brave the newer, noisier, ever-busy Highway 5 rather than using the Old Highway to reach Sunshine Valley. A very young deer had stopped at the edge of the road just ahead of me. I stopped and other traffic slowed down. It retreated down the bank and rejoined an equally young sibling and their mother. I cycled on by - as traffic, no longer able to see the threesome, now sped past. “Go back into the bush,” I willed them. Stopping to look back, I watched her “shepherd” those two young’uns back into the trees - and safety.

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Later in the fall, a squirrel, carrying food, ran along a high wire across Ogden Road as I drove beneath it. Perhaps it thought I had missed observing its cleverness the first time, so it repeated the act a few days later when I reappeared in the car. We don’t always have to leave home to see this high-wire act, however, as we can watch John’s “own” squirrels run back 5610552 and forth from our house to the garage on the connecting power line. They never miss a step.

route home through Keremeos instead. We tried phoning ahead but despite only the answering machine being at home when we called our friends there, we kept driving towards their place convinced we would see them. Indeed we did, pulling into their driveway just moments after they returned from wherever. “Stay for tea!” they urged. “Stay for dinner; one of our sons and his family are joining us. (five of them) Stay over!” We did all of the above and this son remembered me. Why wouldn’t he? I always arrived unexpectedly and was swooped up into the family activities automatically. “Was it your sleeping bag I had when we canoed across Okanagan Lake and camped on the other side?” He grinned and thought it might have been!

Friends connect

Questions answered

High wire act

Returning from a Kootenays visit, we’d been unsuccessful in connecting with our Trail buddies, so we took a circuitous

His dad was able to answer a couple of different questions. While we were driving down from the Blueberry

Paulsen summit, John, my usual font of all important knowledge, was sleeping. When he emerged from his snooze, I described the critter I had seen perched on the cement barrier beside the road, but for once he wasn’t sure. Soon after that, we’d also seen the flock of Rocky Mountain sheep as we approached Grand Forks. Although they were nibbling the emerging green forage, they looked as if they’d had a really tough winter. Our friend filled in the blanks: I had seen a yellow-bellied marmot. Marmots, I learned from him, are also known as woodchucks and groundhogs. No wonder we get confused! Again from this knowledgeable man of the house, we found out that a mite had invaded the ragged flock of sheep, leaving them much the worse for wear. We hoped spring would provide them with the necessary tonic.

Looking for mountain goats

Usually, at least once per trip, we see mountain goats between Princeton and Keremeos, or around the town itself. Nothing so far: “Look up at the rocks as you go through Olalla on your way to Penticton,” this clever man said. Sure enough, just above us - a daddy stood in classic pose, while some mamas and pure white kids moved around on the rocky hillside, as we drove through that small community. Sometimes you can be really lucky!

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