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1st choice at A&W Show and Shine Onlookers check out Gary Hall’s lovingly restored 1949 Mercury - winner of the people’s choice award during the third annual Show and Shine at Clearwater A&W on Saturday, Sept. 15. Hall won a $500 toolbox donated by Aspen Auto for his prize. For more about the event, see page A11 inside. Photo by Keith McNeill

Council stands ﬁrm for roundabout Keith McNeill

Letters to Clearwater mayor and council are running about six-to-one against a proposed roundabout but town council does not appear to be ready to consider changing its support for the project. The agenda package for the Sept. 11 town council meeting included five letters in support of the roundabout but also more than 30 against. Several of those who sent the letters were at the council meeting. Acting mayor Jon Kreke told them that Council had based its support of the roundabout on the best available advice.

The Wells Gray Park junction was picked as the first priority because of the amount of pedestrian traffic there, Kreke said. (Council members take on the role of acting mayor on a monthly rotation. Kreke was taking the place of Mayor John Harwood because Harwood happened to be away during the month of September). A roundabout at the corner of Highway 5 and the road to Wells Gray Park would improve safety and enhance the junction as the gateway to Wells Gray Park, proponents say. Members of council believed that nothing would happen with the roundabout proposal for five

to eight years and were as surprised as anyone when the provincial government announced it was going ahead, councilors said. According to a recent media release from the province, construction is to be completed by September of 2013. Jackson Rempel, manager of Jim’s Food Market, which is located next to the proposed roundabout location, was concerned it would affect his business, both during construction and afterwards. “My pay cheque depends on that intersection,” he said. Brian Smith, owner of O’Bryan’s Café, another business located near the intersection, said

truckers are dead set against the roundabout proposal. Councilor Ken Kjenstad said ways could be found to ensure traffic kept moving during the construction phase. However, Goldie Krawec, speaking from the audience, noted that several businesses in Vancouver went broke while SkyTrain was being expanded nearby. Councilor Merlin Blackwell said that, once the roundabout proposal got in motion, the members of council could not talk about it publicly because purchase of land was involved. How much support and opposition there is for the roundabout

is uncertain. The Question of the Week in the Sept. 3 issue of the Times was, “Do you think a roundabout at the corner of Highway 5 and the road to Wells Gray Park would be a good idea?” Five out of five of those who responded on the street were opposed. However, one of those asked was in favor but declined to say so in public. Another who was in favor was from out of town and was replaced by someone local. The online poll for the question had 88 responses, one of the highest ever. Of those, 40 were in favor of the roundabout (45 per cent) and 48 opposed (55 per cent).

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Joint services committee recommends money for groomer Drifters purchase a used groomer and that Wells Gray Country (Area A) put in $3,000. That was the report to District council from councilor Barry The joint services advisory committee has recommended that Banford during a town council meeting held last Tuesday. District of Clearwater contribute $5,000 to help Clearwater SnoThe money for the snowmobile club should be contingent on several deliverables, Banford said. These would include the club demonstrating benefits to winter tourism from the grant, A New Beginning to Carefree Living the provision of adequate mapping and other materials, plus the institution of trail fees for users. The club has the power from government MODULAR HOUSING DEVELOPMENT to charge trail fees on Raft Mountain, Banford noted, but has not done so until now because Turn key & move in Pursuing Strata there are at least four access routes onto the mountain. The club has believed that this Visit our website itec-ent.com would make charging fees impractical but clubs Itec Enterprises 250-587-6151 in other communities collect trail fees by using

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lock boxes and getting visitors to pay at their motels, Banford said. After getting the go-ahead from Council, Banford said the proposal would be taken to the Sno-Drifters for their approval. If the club found the deliverables acceptable, then it would come back to Council to approve the funds. Banford is the council’s representative to the joint services advisory committee. The committee handles matters that are of concern to both the municipality and the Thompson-Nicola Regional District electoral area. Councilor Merlin Blackwell noted that snowmobilers as a group are one of the largest spenders for winter sports. The money would not come from the District, said chief administrative officer Leslie Groulx. Instead, it would be taken from the North Thompson Economic Development Fund. That fund is the remnant of the money provided following the 2003 wildfires by Kevin Kruger when he was Kamloops-North Thompson MLA. The municipality has been very frugal in disbursing the fund, Groulx said.

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Council supports weight room upgrade at CSS Keith McNeill District of Clearwater council has given its support to a request from Clearwater Secondary School for a Schools and Community Connections (SCC) grant. Up to $12,500 is available per school district, principal Darren Coates told council during its Sept. 11 meeting. Another $5,000 can be awarded under special circumstances. As far as he is aware, no other school in School District 73 is applying for a SCC grant. If received, the money would be used primarily to upgrade the school’s weight room. A new audio video system would be available for

exercise and Zumba classes, as well as for other school uses. New rubberized flooring would reduce maintenance and lessen the chances of injury. New cardio equipment would include an exercise bike, rower and elliptical, while new strength equipment would be safer and have a wider range of weights and movements. The upgraded weight room would not be in competition with established commercial exercise businesses, Coates felt. It would only be available to the public during limited hours and would serve to introduce people to regular physical training. If they then want to get serious, they would go to the commercial establishments, he said.

Trevor Goward promotes World Heritage Year event Keith McNeill There is a real possibility that Wells Gray Park could achieve UNESCO World Heritage status and educating local residents about the park is key to making that happen, according to Trevor Goward. “I am convinced that Wells Gray has the stuff to get World Heritage status and this would be a boon for Clearwater and area,” he said. “Local people need to know what the park is about, which is why we have organized Wells Gray Heritage Year.” Goward will be the leader in the third of about 20 events planned for the year. His session, titled “Mind of the Deer: Pioneer Ways,” will take place on Sunday, Oct. 7. Participants are asked to meet at the Wells Gray Infocenter at 12:30 p.m. or at First Canyon parking lot at 1 p.m. There will be no charge (other than a donation) but those taking part should dress for the weather and bring

Trevor Goward some warm tea and trail mix. The hike will follow the original road to Upper Clearwater from First to Third canyons. The focus will be on the game trails in the area. “I am trying to show that the way we see the world, over the dashboards of our vehicles, is not the way the original settlers saw it,” said Goward. “They saw it by following game trails.” “We’ve always fol-

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lowed game trails. That was how we got out of Africa. There’s something in the human psyche that enjoys game trails.” Goward said that the original road, which he calls the “pioneer way”, could be Clearwater’s answer to the Stanley Park seawall or the West Coast Trail. “I would love to see Clearwater take on this trail,” he said. “It would showcase Clearwater’s million dollar view.”

Clearwater and area could benefit far more than it does by being the gateway to Wells Gray Park but, unfortunately, people from Germany and elsewhere in Europe often know more about the park than local residents, Goward said. “It would be impossible to re-create this experience, especially in the temperate latitudes, especially involving an entire watershed,” he said. “It is something that can only increase in value as time goes on.” Previous Wells Gray Heritage Year events were a tour of some of Wells Gray’s volcanic features with volcanologist Cathie Hickson on Sept. 1 and a study of the park’s fishes with lake expert Steve Maricle on Sept. 9. The next Heritage Year event following Goward’s will be “Pioneer School Days” with Ellen Ferguson, Clara Ritcey and Hazel Wadlegger on Oct. 21. Following that, on Nov. 10, will be “Exploring Wells Gray the Way it Used To Be” with Frank Ritcey.

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Elks breakfast crew Members of Clearwater Elks Branch 499’s breakfast crew take a break from serving up pancakes and eggs on Sept. 15. Pictured are (back, l-r) Cheryl Thomas, Doug Bailey, Adrienne Campbell, Garth Campbell, Debbie Bailey, Marnie Burnell, (front, l-r) Earl Tomyn and Leverne Burnell. Breakfast is served every Saturday morning during the season next to Clearwater Farmers Market. The Elks use the money raised to fund a variety of worthwhile community programs. Photo by Keith McNeill

What’s Happening District of Clearwater business Permissive Tax Exemption District of Clearwater Council will be considering Permissive Tax Exemptions at the October 9th and 23rd Regular Council meetings Public Works Request The District of Clearwater Public Works staff is requesting that if you experience any water quality issues or low water pressure you contact the District office at 250.674.2257 immediately so staff can address the problem. Watering Restrictions A reminder that watering restrictions will end on September 30th. Water customers are encouraged to still practice water conservation. Fire Ban The District of Clearwater Open Fire ban will be rescinded on October 1st, 2012. Residents are encouraged to take care when burning as the BC Fire Protection Fire Danger Rating is still high. Fire Prevention Week – October 7-13th The District of Clearwater Volunteer Fire Department will be visiting the schools during Fire Prevention Week and will also be holding an Open House at the Fire Department on October 11th. New look for Municipal properties The District of Clearwater Municipal Hall will be getting a new roof and the Clearwater and District Fire Department will be removing the old fire hall within the next week or two. “No Thank You” Week – September 30 – October 6th Students from Clearwater Secondary School are planning a “No Thank You” week to encourage people to just say “no thank you” to single use plastic bags when they do their shopping. The students hope is that after a week of not using plastic people will find alternative ways to bag their groceries and other purchases. Make sure to check out information on “No Thank You” week posted on community bulletin boards. For more information you can contact Reid Rebinsky or Katie Bieber on how you can keep Clearwater a greener place. Community Sports Community Volleyball at the Clearwater Secondary School gym at 7:30-9:00pm on Tuesdays starting September 25 – December 11th, 2012. Drop in Fee - $2.00. Community Tennis at the Rotary Sports Park Tennis Courts at 6:30pm, ongoing Mondays and Thursdays. No cost just show up!! Badminton at the Clearwater Secondary School gym at 7:30-9:30pm Mondays and Wednesdays starting from October 1st to March 27th, 2013. Drop in Fee - $3.00. Upcoming Events October 7-13th – Fire Prevention Week October 11th – Clearwater Ski Club Annual General Meeting October 13th - 6th Annual Dessert Extravaganza October 19th – 52nd Annual “of the Year” Awards October 20th – Octoberfest Dance Upcoming Meetings of Council October 9th, 2012 – Parks and Recreation Committee meeting – 5:00pm October 9th, 2012 – Regular Council meeting – 9:00pm October 23rd, 2012 – Economic Development meeting – 5:00pm October 23rd, 2012 – Regular Council meeting – 7:00pm

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Public entitled to risk assessment study Editor, The Times: This letter is to express my disappointment in the manner in which the decision was reached to proceed with the construction of the “roundabout”. The original open house was anything but open as there was no opportunity for anyone to express publicly any concerns with regard to potential risks. The representatives from the Ministry of Transport only expressed the potential benefits that roundabouts have experienced in general terms. There was no information regarding the potential risks that could or would be associated with a roundabout at this location. Further, when I questioned the representatives

regarding the risk of rollovers of liquid dangerous/hazardous goods, not one could answer other than saying it was built to engineering specifications. They did advise that the actual design speed of the roundabout was 22 km/hr, which is significantly less than the posted speed of 60 km/hr. When asked if this design speed had been modelled for liquid highway tankers, not one of the representatives could answer. This scares me to no end as there are numerous liquid dangerous/hazardous loads passing through this intersection weekly. One of the representatives asked me to email him the criteria that should be used to model liquid loads and that he would see if it had

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been modelled or could be modelled. This was emailed to him that same evening and I have yet to receive a reply. This is a serious risk and if an appropriate risk assessment has not been carried out, I believe they have misled Council and that there was insufficient information for them to make an informed decision. I believe the public has a right to know the risks and should have a say in whether the risks are worth the benefits. Please provide us this information if it is available. This project needs to be halted and re-evaluated to consider these risks as well as to develop a more comprehensive Highway 5 strategy. I do hope that Council has not made a decision that could have serious negative consequences. As I have stated in a previous letter to the editor of our local newspaper, I do believe that roundabouts are beneficial when constructed in appropriate locations. That being said, without a bona-fide hazard/ risk assessment I cannot accept this as being a safe location for a roundabout.

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One side effect of being the editor of a small town newspaper is that one receives an abundance of emails from various individuals and groups about a wide variety of topics. For example, we recently received several media releases regarding Canadians’ personal finances. Did you know that three-quarters (75 per cent) of British Columbia residents believe they have an “excellent/good” level of financial knowledge - the highest in the country. At the same time, close to the same number (73 per cent) consider the financial knowledge level of the “average Canadian” to be “not very good/terrible.” This reminds us of the famous study (Svenson, 1981) that found that 93 per cent of U.S. drivers sampled and 69 per cent of the Swedish put themselves in the top 50 per cent (above the median) for driving skills. According to another media release, Canadians are carrying record levels of debt and yet, surprisingly, 62 per cent of those surveyed are comfortable with their financial situation. The research also reveals that while 45 per cent of Canadians say they have never faced a debt problem, 70 per cent admit to needing immediate help with day-to-day financial matters.

What appears to be happening is the middle class is getting poorer and, rather than admit to that fact and reduce spending, too many people are borrowing to keep up appearances. A third media release carries a possible way forward. It is from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce and talks about this nation’s “skill crisis.” A shortage in skilled workers to meet the growing demands of today’s economy was hidden by the recession but is now becoming fully apparent, it says. Four key priorities are identified: • Upskilling - Upgrading the skills of the existing labor force and better employ underutilized groups; • Immigration - Ensuring immigration policy is aligned with local labor markets and employers’ needs; • Education - Improving the connections between educators and employers to balance supply with demand for skilled trades and highly skilled occupations; and • Aboriginal peoples - Focusing on education and workforce development especially in the West and the territories where the economic and social opportunities and risks are greatest for this population.

Letter writer offers Forest Planning 101 Editor, The Times:

I am concerned with the growing community division related to the harvest of damaged forests in the middle elevations of the Upper Clearwater valley. Most of the discussion in the press has not clearly identified the facts. It is the type of polarized dialogue that is reminiscent of the 1990s when there were a lot of government led initiatives to identify land use objectives (the Protected Area Strategy, the Kamloops Land and Resource Management Plan). There is no proposal to harvest in Wells Gray Park as the caption on a recent submission to the editor boldly stated. Canfor has a forest license that allows the harvest of timber on Crown land in the provincial forest. This is also referred to by some as the “working forest”. The slopes on either side of the Clearwater River, above current park and private land, are located in the provincial forest. The size of the forest industry is

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basically defined by the growing capacity of the “working forest”. Area removed from the “working forest” reduces the industrial capacity of the forest industry and the associated revenues paid to the Crown. Forest activities on the provincial forest are required to be consistent with government objectives, which for the Upper Clearwater are based on the Forest Range and Practices Act and a subset of the objectives included in the Kamloops Land and Resource Management Plan. These objectives include, but are not limited to, visual quality objectives, water quality and quantity, species at risk; values (concerns) that are being expressed in the press. Registered professional foresters (RPFs) are required to prepare road and harvest plans that are consistent with these government objectives. This often involves other professionals (hydrologists, biologists, geotechnical engineers) that review the landscapes that are being

considered for harvest, advise the professional forester on risk to the values that they have specific knowledge of, and usually make recommendations to lower risk. This could include recommendations of no harvest. Local knowledge is really important as, while we do have local professional foresters that have a good understanding of the areas that they operate in, other professionals often come from more centralized locations. The challenge is to offer local knowledge in a constructive rather than a destructive manner. It is also important for all interests to be open (receptive) to new information and to be respectful of each viewpoint. This usually leads to a more positive and satisfying outcome! I look forward to continued dialogue as Canfor seeks the solution to harvest of the damaged lodgepole pine stands in its operating area, especially those located in community interface locations. Continued on A7

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Question of the Week

Do think the police should crack down on people using their cellphones while driving?

Jackson Rempel (with Luisa Fernanda):

Wayne Morhart:

Jessica Toscano:

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Yes, they should. It distracts you.

No, because you can talk on the phone and still drive, just like you can talk to the person next to you. I don't think using a cellphone interferes with your driving.

Yes, I do, because it's hazardous. It distracts you from what matters most, and that's being safe.

Of course. I've seen it enough times - people not paying attention to what's going on and usually it's because they have a phone in their hands or in their ear.

They deÀnitely need to crack down on it, but with care. They need to Ànd a strategic way of doing it

Pull tabs welcome treasure with Guatemula women Editor, The Times:

I am writing this to you from the Pokomchi village of Nisnic in San Crisobal, Alta Verapaz, Guatemala. I am writing this to let you know how happy and proud I am of the folks of Clearwater. Folks, your generously donated pull tabs have arrived here and, as I write, are being turned into elegant

crocheted shoulder bags by women in the mountain villages. I plan to bring some of these bags back with me when we return to Clearwater at the end of October. We have all heard the saying, “One person’s garbage is another person’s treasure.” This statement usually comes to mind as we’re rooting through cast-off stuff at a garage sale, rummage sale, or the local

thrift store. It signifies a time-honored cultural tradition of ours to keep our stuff in circulation amongst us. Oh, the excitement of the “hunt” and of finding that “prized” treasure! Now, your pull tabs have veered off and out of our comfortable circulation cycle. They have landed in a strange land endowed with breath-taking natural beauty

but, unfortunately, a land whose people are struggling to put food on the table each day. The bags that the ladies make from your donated pull tabs will help to put food in hungry stomachs. Thank you very much most sincerely.

Linda Brierly Nisnic, Guatemala

Great Giveaway accepting donations Editor, The Times:

Okay, ready set go! It’s time to clean out those items you no longer use. Why? Because the Great Giveaway will be on Oct. 12, 9:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. and Oct. 13, 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. For those that do not know what the Great Giveaway is, it is a time when your can come pick up as much used clothing or household items for you and your family for free! On Oct. 3 - 9 we will be accepting your donations of used fall and winter clothing, and small used household items. Should you have larger items that you wish to donate at the giveaway, you can make a

one-page ad and bring it to the church or call Joan at 250-674-2924. Your donations can be dropped off at New Life Assembly, 308 W Old North Thompson Hwy. Please place your items at front door of the church. Items will not be accepted after Oct. 9. At the event we will accept cash or food items for Clearwater Food Bank. Should you have any questions or wish to volunteer contact Joan at 250-674-2924. This is a great event to service the community of Clearwater! Let’s work together to help others.

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Breastfeed celebration planned for Monday Editor, The Times: On Monday, Oct. 1, Success By 6 and the Clearwater Breastfeeding Group will be hosting the annual Breastfeeding Celebration! This is an event that invites women to come together to raise awareness about the health benefits of breastfeeding, and to provide support for one another through any breastfeeding challenges. Pregnant women and experienced breastfeeding mothers are encouraged to attend to share in the information and community of support. We will once again send in our attendance numbers to the Quintessence Foundation as part of the International Breastfeeding Challenge that records the number

of women breastfeeding around the world on any given day. To be more connected to events like this throughout the year, “like” Success By 6 on Facebook at “Success By 6 - Clearwater, BC” or to find out more about

monthly breastfeeding support meetings, search for the Facebook page “Clearwater Breastfeeding Group” and ask to join as a member. The Clearwater Breastfeeding Celebration on Monday

will start at 11a.m. in the Community Resource Centre (right after Mother Goose). Food and refreshments provided. See you there!

Heather Adamson Success By 6 coordinator

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.

Burt got himself a new hip, and a hip new two bedroom. For Burt, this move is all about independence and choice — now and in his future. He likes being part of a seniors community. He knows he has options when it comes to the number of meals he orders or housekeeping help he needs. For now, Burt’s focused on a new level of flexibility in his lifestyle.

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Schoolbus driver Mr. Verheyde found a chicken stowaway in the spare tire well of his bus. The bird had ridden from Merritt to Avola, and nearly all it feathers had blown off. To show her gratitude, the chicken had laid an egg.

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YEARS AGO: Dr. John Helmcken of California officially opened Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital. He was a grandson of the Helmcken for whom the hospital was named. A loaded dump truck demolished a portion of the old wooden Raft River Bridge. The driver elected to face the river rather than endanger lives with a collision.

BACK IN TIME on TV. Unfortunately the channel left the airways part way through the show, leaving Lawrence stranded in the desert.

K.C. Drive-In owner substituted “Gone With the Wind” for “Lawrence of Arabia” when the latter was scheduled to be shown

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YEARS AGO: Another year’s supply of propane was delivered to Clearwater’s TV repeater, thanks to CTP towing the truck the last quarter mile up the mountain.

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YEARS AGO: Slocan president Ike Barber and vicepresident Peter Barry were special guests at a dinner hosted by Clearwater and District Chamber of Commerce. Combining the Camp Two, Clearwater Flats and Vavenby to form one operation would result in some hard-

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nosed decisions, Barber said. Wolves killed at least nine calves and yearlings near Little Fort. One calf belonging to Jack Livingstone was found alive, but was badly hurt. Bob Cartwright said wolves had taken about 50 in the last big kill about 15 years previously.. Approximately 120 people turned out to hear provincial NDP leader Mike Harcourt at the Blackpool Hall.

YEARS AGO: American Bullion, a Vancouver-based mining exploration company, planned to do some diamond drilling on the former Rexspar property near Birch Island. The area had been a source of controversy 15 years earlier over a proposed uranium mine.

This time, however, the mine proponents were seeking fluorite, not uranium.

YEARS AGO: Bruce and Nancy Chappell, owners of the Times for 4 1/2 years, announced that they had sold the newspaper to George Manning of Small Town Press Ltd. (Manning subsequently sold the paper to Cariboo Press).

YEARS AGO: Hospital manager Berni Easson was looking to the community for names to call the new extended care ward at the new Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital and Clearwater Health Center. Conservation Officer Kevin van Damme, Cpl. Brian O’Callaghan and Cst. Ray Campbell set out to track down a wounded bear by Norfolk Drive in Clearwater. A local resident had shot the bruin in his chicken coop. The two hounds treed the bear, and it was dispatched.

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YEARS AGO: Clearwater volunteers Richard Willan, Leslie Groulx, Sylvia Arduini and Ted Richardson spearheaded a community initiative to “sell” Clearwater to interested doctors. Approximately 45 people battled inclement weather and forged through a downpour to participate in the Annual Terry Fox Run. Over $1,600 was raised for the Cancer Society.

YEAR AGO: TRU Dean of Science Dr. Tom Dickenson unveiled a scale model of a proposed new research and education for Wells Gray Park. The facility would be located near the old Upper Clearwater schoolhouse. Work started around the foundations of the old Camp Two sawmill on a new eco-depot for Clearwater. However, TNRD was still waiting for $9.4 million from the federal government for this and related projects.

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Roundabout conﬁguration questions answered compact roundabout footprint. So there are pros and cons, and the best choice will depend on site context and other issues.” Weber asked to see the highways department’s graphic but no further comments were received by press-time. Ourston Roundabout

Keith McNeill Some local residents are opposed to the roundabout proposed for the corner of Highway 5 and the road to Wells Gray Park. Others, who otherwise support the roundabout, have questioned the proposed design, which has two lanes running east-west for the highway but only one lane running north-south. An animation found by reader Sharon Chaytor shows a similar two-lane/one-lane roundabout. The animation from Ourston Roundabout Engineering shows a variety of vehicles and pedestrians, including large trucks,

Graphics of roundabouts from BC Highways and Ourston Engineering show similar two-lane/one-lane conﬁgurations but the single lane section of the Highways graphic (l) is signiﬁcantly narrower than the Ourston design. Submitted graphics negotiating the roundabout without apparent difficulty. One possible important difference between the animation and the roundabout proposed for Highway 5 might be lane widths. The single lanes in

the animation appear to be at least half again as wide as each of the double lanes, while in a graphic from BC Highways of the local proposal they appear to be the same width. According to Phillip Weber, principal project

manager with Ourston Roundabout Engineering, “The original design our animation is based upon has wider circulating lanes north-south so that large trucks wouldn’t need to use a mountable truck apron around the central island.”

“The BC Highways version will probably require that a truck apron be used if large trucks turn to/ from the north-south road,” Weber said. “On the other hand the BC Highways version may result in a more

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Celebrate National Forest Week with art and win VANCOUVER The Association of BC Forest Professionals (ABCFP) and the Truck Loggers Association (TLA) are holding an art competition from Sept. 18 to Oct. 19, 2012 to celebrate National Forest Week. The art competition is open to kids aged four to 12 parents can submit their own kids’ artwork or teachers can enter the work of the whole classroom. Kids from across the

Engineering describes itself as North America’s pre-eminent roundabout design team, with experience dating back to 1990. The engineering company’s animation is available at www. ourston.com/resources/ educational-tools/animations/four-leg.html.

province are invited to draw a picture of what the forests in their communities mean to them. There will be three winners one from each age group. Winners will receive a $50 gift certificate to Chapters and will have their pictures published in the ABCFP and TLA magazines and posted on the websites of both organizations. “B.C.’s forests have been in the news a lot this year,” says Steve Lorimer, RPF, president

of the ABCFP. “We’ve heard from politicians, specialists and researchers but now we want to hear from kids!” “Children are our most important asset and forests are our most important resource in B.C.” says Dwight Yochim, RPF, executive director of the TLA. “Learning what kids see in the forests is an important exercise and one we enjoy doing every year.” Pick up your pencil

crayons and visit the ABCFP or the TLA websites to download the art competition entry form, www.abcfp. ca or www.tla.ca. The Association of BC Forest Professionals, established in 1947, is the largest professional forestry association in Canada with more than 5,400 members. The association registers and regulates professional foresters and forest technologists under

When a death occurs, I’m here to help you, every step of the way. 24 hours a day, every day. If you have made pre-arrangements elsewhere and would like to discuss having your local funeral home take care of you, please feel free to call.

authority of the provincial Foresters Act. The TLA (Truck Loggers Association) represents over 400 independent coastal forest contractors and their suppliers in British Columbia.

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Canfor seeks solution to harvesting damaged wood Continued from A4 These are a higher priority to be working on for several reasons: * these stands are declining in value and soon will be a liability to the working forest rather than an opportunity, * depending on their location, these stands may become a high fuel hazard risk to adjacent values (this may include wildlife values), * it is a priority to be working in these damaged stands before

queuing up harvest in healthy timber. Clearwater has survived a couple of rough business cycles for both the tourism and the forest industries. Survival was likely the result of the current economic diversification that exists. I think that we should agree that the success of Clearwater depends on both industries and that strategically, these industries should be using their energies to help each other rather than fight with each other.

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As a community, let’s be proud of the “resource” base that provides us with both work and play opportunities and cooperatively work toward solutions that

maintain the balance that is so necessary for the high quality of life that we are so fortunate to have.

Wes Bieber, RPF Clearwater, B.C.

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Yellowhead Mining Inc, Kamloops Night Out, Rooted by the River Nursery, Clearwater B.C. Website Design, Dee’s General Store and Kodiak B&B TownSuites. Thank you all so much for supporting LIVE MUSIC!

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Season Pass 2013 NOW Available!! Call : 250-676-9456 Discounted price is $300.00 for 2 tickets to all 5 concerts.

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

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Found keys ON Saturday, Sept. 8 a set of keys was turned in to the Clearwater police detachment. They were found in the area of Kershaw and Schmidt road and as of yet, they have not been returned. If they belong to you, they can be picked up at the Clearwater detachment. Stolen vehicle Sometime during the week of Sept. 13, a silver 1995 Dodge pickup truck was stolen from the Grouse Creek area of Wells Gray Park. The truck had no license plates and was not insured. Police ask that if anyone has information about the whereabouts of this vehicle, they contact the Clearwater police detachment or Crimestoppers.

Marching against violence Jean Bonar (l) and Cindy Wilgosh set a drum beat for the Take Back The Night walk on Monday, Sept. 17. The Clearwater walk was sponsored by the YCS Safe House program and was one of many held across North America. The whole community beneﬁts from having streets that are safe for everyone to walk at any time of day or night, organizers say. Photo by C.P. Mountford

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Stolen tools On Sept. 18, a person stole an electric sander and a grinder from Alpine Meadows Resort.

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1-800-222-TIPS Clearwater RCMP Report It appears that th t sometime ti during d i that th t night, i ht the th person returned and a large amount of dyed fuel was also stolen. This investigation is still open and there are a number of leads being pursued. If anyone has more information about this theft or has been approached by somebody interested in selling items that could be stolen, please contact the local police detachment.

Shearing’s parole denied again Times Staff Convicted killer David Shearing has been denied parole for a second time. The National Parole Board decided Tuesday that Shearing, who was convicted of killing the six members of the JohnsonBentley family near Wells Gray Park in 1982, was still not ready

for freedom. For the first time, Shearing apologized for his crimes, but without affecting the parole board’s decision. He was turned down during his first application for parole in 2008 after serving 25 years for his conviction. Following that hearing, Shearing (who now uses his

mother’s name of Ennis) complained that the National Parole Board had acted in a manner that was “unfair, unreasonable and based on fabricated information.” Shearing said his lack of visible remorse during the 2008 hearing was due to the stress he experienced from so many victims and media watching him.

Daybreak Kamloops airs Oct. 9 Margaret Houben

Self Employment services x Is it the answer for you? Self Employment Services are available to Unemployed clients who are unable to obtain Sustainable Employment in the local labour market and who have been assessed as eligible and suitable. x Why not get more information? The first step is to make an appointment to talk to one of our Case Managers. We will help you determine if you meet the requirements and let you know how the Self Employment program can help you. x What is the next step? If you are eligible and have had an EI claim in the past 3-5 years or are a BCEA client with PWD or PWMD status, or have a disability and are neither EI nor BCEA, your Case Manager will register you for the mandatory ‘Self Employment Orientation and Assessment Workshop’.

You may be on your way to being your own boss! _________________________________________________ CLEARWATER EMPLOYMENT SERVICES CENTRE 58A Young Road, Clearwater BC V0E 1N2 Phone: 250- 674-2928 Fax: 250- 674-2938 Hours of operation: Monday through Friday 8:00 – 4:00 Email: info@clearwateremployment.ca www.clearwateremployment.ca Operated by Yellowhead Community Services The Employment Program of British Columbia is funded by The Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia.

Shelley Joyce, the new host of Daybreak Kamloops, and Josh Page, the associate producer, dropped by the Star/Journal office on Wednesday, Sept. 19 for an interview with the paper and Barriere

Mayor Bill Humphreys. Josh Page is new to the North Thompson Valley, having moved here from Saskatchewan, but Shelley Joyce has been to Barriere many times over the last few years, participating in the North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo, driving through the Valley occasionally for the odd story

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news to Barriere on two frequencies: 860AM and 104.1FM. Topics will range from general news items, traffic reports, weather, and community events and stories. Page and Joyce both assured Mayor Humphreys that when they do interview for their current affairs segments, those interviews

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Forest survey team uses Vavenby as base Vavenby residents have been hearing the â&#x20AC;&#x153;whap whapâ&#x20AC;? of helicopters every day since Sept. 12 and many rumors have gone around town of why they are there. Nine men, including the pilot, arrived in Vavenby on the evening of Sept. 10 and the helicopter on Sept. 12. They are contracted to the Ministry of Forests and billeted in four local homes. One home provides all the meals. The helicopter lands in a residentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s back pasture. The local children love it. The men are from all over B.C. and are impressed with Vavenby. They love it here. The helicopter is from Black Tusk Co. of Squamish. The crew has been very pleased with the weather because they have been able

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to stay on their work schedule. The men are doing forest inventory of the North Thompson Valley, including the Adams Lake area. They leave early in the morning, work on the mountains in pairs for roughly 12 hours, and have radio contact with each other. The helicopter drops two men in a spot that is inaccessible by road.

The rest go by truck. The crew walks for miles; all wear safety equipment, and carry bear spray. They have actually seen only one small black bear though. While on the mountains they take tree ring samples and note down what the government

wants to know - the species, age distribution, diseases, and terrain of the trees. The crew has several more hours of work after dinner. This is paper work, which involves maps. The maps show what area was covered that day

and what was found. There is one master map of the whole area to indicate whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going where each day, either by truck or helicopter. Everything was to be finished up on Saturday, Sept. 22 so all would be headed home.

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Joanna Weber of Vavenby shows off some of the jewelry she made from old and new buttons and had for sale at the Farmers Market on Sept. 15. Sales were slow that day but generally there is a lot of interest in her creations, she says. The Farmers Market is held every Saturday morning next to the Interior Whitewater building during the season. Photo by Keith McNeill

Voice teacher offers three teaching choirs Leah Jones, a voice teacher and choir director who recently moved to Clearwater, is starting three new choirs. Jones and her partner, Bob Anderson, spent the summer getting to know their new neighbors and working on their property. Now that theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re

Leah Jones settled in, Jones is booking students for

For the Record An article in our Sept. 20 issue titled â&#x20AC;&#x153;NTPD Tournament raises funds for Brandyâ&#x20AC;? incorrectly stated that a slow-pitch tournament raised $5,000 for Brandy Eleskoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leukemia fund. The correct figure is $500. We apologize for the error.

voice, for childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s piano and for â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;fancy camp guitar.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Jones has what she likes to call â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;teaching choirs,â&#x20AC;&#x2122; where the development of reading and choral music skills is developed while learning the repertoire. Her fall session will have 11 practices with one dress rehearsal and two performances. She is working on

an Adult Community Choir for those over age 19, a Youth and Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Choir, for children: seven - 11, and youth: 12 - 18, and an auditioned SATB choir for a spring CD recording. For more information, you can contact Leah by calling 250957-8440 or by email at leahpepperjones. com.

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Young woman learns French during Quebec exchange Katie Bieber Bonjour tout le monde! I recently traveled to Quebec for five weeks to take part in a French immersion program called “Explore.” I applied for the program in the spring after seeing an advertisement on the wall at Clearwater Secondary. The interesting thing about the application form was that it didn’t ask for any information besides your name and proof of age; as for most of the programs you only have to be 16 and over. As well, the selection process is a lottery so you don’t have to be a straight “A” student to have a chance to go. However, if you do apply, you should be serious about wanting to learn French. Although there are many locations where

Clearwater’s Katie Bieber stands in front of Campus Saint-Jean Pavillon de La Pocatiere that she attended during a ﬁve weeks French immersion program last summer. Photo submitted Explore has its programs, the place that I went was a small town

called La Pocatiere and it is just a little bigger than Clearwater with

a population of 5,000. It is located about 150 kilometers east

of Quebec City along the Saint Lawrence River, or Le Fleuve St.

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Laurent, as I learned to call it. I stayed in a residence that was right next to the college that I attended called the Campus SaintJean Pavillon de La Pocatiere, Université de l’Alberta. On the second day, everyone (around 200 students with ages ranging from 16 to one who was 45) took a placement test to decide what level of French he or she was at. I was placed in a class for Faux Debutante Avances or Advanced Beginners. That night we all had to take a promise to only speak French at all times for the following five weeks. My program in La Pocatiere was really strict with that promise, because if a student was caught speaking English (or doing any other inappropriate behavior), they were given an advertissement or warning. If a student received three advertissements, they had to leave the program and were given 24 hours to find transportation home. This may sound harsh, but it is the reason why their success rate in learning French is so high. Each day during the week, we attended classes in the morn-

ings. My program used a communicative approach, so we learned mainly through oral communication. In the afternoons, we had workshops such as Magic, Health, Creative Writing, etc. and free time that we could use to explore the town, participate in sports, or go to a classroom termed the CAFÉ where people could receive help with their French. On the weekends there were optional excursions, such as a weekend trip to Quebec City or a trip to a Maritime Museum that we paid for either before the program or on the first day. I had an amazing time on this trip. I did not come home fluent in French as I was only there one month. However, my speaking and listening skills definitely skyrocketed. For the first week of my return I found myself speaking Franglais, a mixture of French and English, and now I try to take every opportunity that I can to practise my French. In conclusion, I highly recommend this program to any student who loves to travel and meet new people, and who has a desire to speak French!

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Above: Alf Timms stands next to his 1927 Model T Ford. Rob Mills traveled from Chilliwack with his 1956 Merc pickup to take part in the Show & Shine.

All photos by Keith McNeill

Show & Shine at A&W Left: Chuck Neathway shows off his 1972 Kawasaki 500 triple, which he bought new 40 years ago. He was taking part in the third annual Show & Shine at Clearwater's A&W on Saturday, Sept. 22. A total of 30 entries from as far away as Chilliwack and Kelowna took part.

Pull over for ambulance lights and sirens VICTORIA - It happens all the time. First you see the flashing lights in your rearview mirror. Then you hear the siren. It’s an ambulance coming up quickly with lights and siren on. What do you do? When minutes can affect a patient’s outcome, BC Ambulance Service (BCAS) paramedics use lights and siren to reach their destination as quickly as possible - whether it’s getting to a patient or getting a patient to hospital. Remember: * Stay alert while driving. Avoid distractions. Keep the noise level down in your vehicle. * Signal, move to the side of the road, come to a safe stop - this is required in B.C. * Don’t block or drive on the shoulder of the road. Stop, so others can pull over as well. * All traffic moving in both directions must stop (except on a divided highway when the emergency vehicle is on

the opposite side). * It’s illegal to follow an ambulance or any emergency vehicle responding to a call. Stay at least 150 metres behind. “Paramedics are intently focused on patient care and safety, particularly when serious injuries or medical needs are involved,” said Tyrone Trotter, an advanced care paramedic with BCAS. “All patients deserve timely care - and it’s in the hands of all motorists to help make sure

ambulances can get to their destinations as quickly and safely as possible.” BCAS crews respond to more than 486,000 events every year throughout the province, nearly one call every minute 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Lights and siren are used only when necessary. Operating under the authority of the Emergency and Health Services Commission, BCAS provides public ambulance service

throughout BC. The EHSC has the legislated mandate under the Emergency and Health Services Act to provide B.C. residents and healthcare professionals with access to pre-hospital emergency and patient transfer services. EHSC also oversees BC Bedline and Trauma Services BC. EHSC is a division of the Provincial Health Services Authority, which manages specialized health care services across B.C.

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Sports Making a difference

Tournament Capital vying for B.C. Winter Games Marty Hastings - Kamloops This Week

CLEARWATER SKI CLUB Save the Dates! Thursday October 11, 2012

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Participants line up before the start of the annual Terry Fox Run in Clearwater. The event was held on Saturday, Sept. 22, one week later than usual. Photo by Keith McNeill

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Hockey Lives Here! COMING EVENTS Clearwater & District Minor Hockey Become part of a winning team. Join Minor Hockey and learn to play Canada’s Game. Open to Boys and Girls. www.cdmha.info. Ice Times begin Sept. 11 • Register @ 250 674 2594 or nissa1537@gmail.com Minor Hockey Firewood & Wood Pellet Moving - Call 250-674-1653

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Kamloops has bid on the 2016 and 2018 B.C. Winter Games (BCWG). “We’d be willing to bid on either 2016 or 2018,” said Jeff Putnam, the city’s sport development and business operations manager. “We wanted to keep our options open.” Proposals were submitted for the 2016 and 2018 BCWG by Kamloops, Abbotsford and Penticton. Each city can only host one of the Games up for bid. “Abbotsford has invested tens of millions in new facilities and Penticton is the same,” Putnam said. “We’ve got some really stiff competition. “Having said that, we think our reputation as being a fantastic tournament host could give us the edge.” The B.C. Games Society - responsible for staging the provincial summer and winter games - will likely decide which bid wins by December, according to Lia Threlfall, the organization’s communications and event manager. Putnam said the cost of hosting the Games is covered by the province, which kicks in $525,000, and the city, which adds a minimum of $45,000 cash and $50,000 in kind. The Games are expected to provide between $2.5 million and $3 million in economic impact to the city. Athletes competing will range in age from 10 to 19. “The athletes are a little bit younger and they tend to have lots of family coming through the community,” Putnam said. A bid proposal obtained by KTW showed the bid committee is comprised of the city’s Tournament Capital co-ordinator Sean Smith, Tourism Kamloops CEO Lee Morris, Sun Peaks Resort marketing director Anne Haight, PacificSport Interior BC general manager Carolynn Boomer and Putnam. Letters of support were submitted to B.C. Games Society CEO Kelly Mann and by several dignitaries, including Kamloops Mayor Peter Milobar, KamloopsThompson-Cariboo MP Cathy McLeod, KamloopsNorth Thompson MLA Terry Lake and KamloopsSouth Thompson MLA Kevin Krueger. Other letters of support were provided by the Okanagan region of Skate Canada’s B.C.-Yukon Territories branch, Tourism Kamloops, the Kamloops Judo Club, the Kamloops Gymnastics Trampoline Centre, the Kamloops Long Blades, the Kamloops Minor Hockey Association, the Kamloops Skating Club, the Kamloops Target Sports Association, B.C. Netball, McArthur Island Curling Club, Overlander Ski Club, Barriere Netball Club, the Thompson Okanagan Ringette League, Pacific Sport Interior BC, Sun Peaks Resort, the Kamloops Storm, the Western Karate Academy, the Sun Peaks Alpine Club, School District No. 73 and CUPE Local 3500. Continued on A13

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Letters of support submitted to BC Games Society Continued from A12 Proposed sport venues include the Tournament Capital Centre (gymnastics), the Thompson Rivers University gym (badminton), McArthur Island Sports Centre (curling, figure skating and speed skating), Interior Savings Centre (hockey and ringette), Memorial Arena (hockey), Sun Peaks (alpine and freestyle skiing and biathlon), Stake Lake Ski Trails (cross-country skiing), South Kamloops secondary (judo and karate), Pacific Way elementary (archery) and NorKam secondary (netball). SD73 would provide 25 buses to transport

athletes and officials throughout the Games and 10 city transit buses would be available to pitch in for the opening and closing ceremonies. SD73 resolved to provide school facilities for competition and accommodation, buses and, if necessary, a two-day school closure for the Thursday and Friday of the Games. The bid proposal outlines as accommodation venues NorKam secondary, South Kamloops secondary, Brocklehurst secondary, Kay Bingham elementary, Valleyview secondary and Pacific Way elementary.

CUPE 3500 will give its members the opportunity to volunteer. Bus drivers and custodians to maintain schools will likely be required. The bid proposal suggests the Tournament Capital Centre fieldhouse is an ideal venue for the opening and closing ceremonies, the accreditation centre and the Main Medical Clinic. The TRU Grand Hall is earmarked as a suitable food-service area. Cunliffe House, located in downtown Kamloops across from Interior

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we all would have a chance through baptism to be filled with his grace, and if we die in his grace to go to Heaven. Yet it is so sad that so many people today have no time for God or for his church. They throw his great love right back at him by their indifference and their unwillingness to accept his love. My good people remember the price that was paid for each one of you.

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Clearwater Seventh-Day Adventist Church Pastor Bill Kelly Saturday Service - 10am Clearwater Christian Church

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CLEARWATER Sunday Service Mass â&#x20AC;˘ 11am - 12pm UNITED CHURCH Meeting at Tuesday & Thursday Catholic Church of St. James 10am Worship 324 Clearwater Sunday 9am Village Road 250-672-5653 or 250-674-3808 250-672-5949 or 250-676-9435 â&#x20AC;˘Father Don Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Reilly www.norththompsonpc.ca

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COMMUNITY BAPTIST 24E Old North Thompson Hwy

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Veterans can now apply for jobs through Helmets to Hardhats Canada OTTAWA -Cathy McLeod, Member of Parliament for Kamlooops-Thompson-Cariboo was pleased recently with the launch of the Helmets to Hardhats Canada website. This site is dedicated to helping our veterans and men and women in uniform find jobs in the building and construction industry as they transition to civilian life. "Canada's veterans and service men and women are known around the world for their skills, qualities and expertise" said McLeod. "Helmets to Hardhats Canada will help to connect our service personnel with quality apprenticeships and well paid, rewarding career opportunities that they deserve after serving our country with dignity and pride." Helmets to Hardhats Canada is a web-based program that offers access to career postings. Individuals can now register at helmetsstohardhats.ca and click the "Apply Now" button to create an account. Employers who are interested in advertising a position can register at recruiter.helmetstohardhats.ca. For more information please contact the office at 1-855-238-9707.

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Memorial to Fallen Diplomats M.P. Cathy McLeod takes part in the inauguration of the Memorial to Fallen Diplomats in Ottawa on Sept. 20. Terrorists assassinated Colonel Atilla Altikat, a Turkish military attaché, on Aug. 27, 1982, on the spot the monument now occupies. The monument is a gift to Canada from the people of Turkey and is dedicated to all diplomats and public servants around the world who lost their lives in the service of their country. McLeod attended the ceremony in her role as vicepresident to the Canada-Turkey Friendship Group. Photo submitted

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UPCOMING EVENTS Sept. 27: Community Tennis, Rotary Sports Park, 6:30 – 7:30 Sept. 27: Wells Gray Country Seniors’ Book Club, 2 pm – 3 pm., Public Library, sandrah707@gmail.com Sept. 28: Raft Mtn. Skating registration, 4:30 pm during family skate, North Thompson Sportsplex Sept. 28-30: Adult Ice Breaker Tourney, Register as a team or individual, 250-674-2143 Sept. 30: Pancake Breakfast, 8 am – 11 am, $5/person, Blackpool Hall Oct. 1: Community Tennis, 6:30 – 7:30, 440 Murtle Cres, free Oct. 1: Badminton, 7:30 – 9:30, CSS gym, 250-674-2518 Oct. 2: Blackpool Hall Heritage Society, AGM, 7 pm, Blackpool Hall Oct. 3: Wells Gray Country Seniors society meeting, 10 am – 11 am, 751 Clearwater Village Rd, Community Resource Centre Oct. 7: Guided tours – Mind of the Deer – Pioneer Ways in the Clearwater Valley. Register 250-828-5400

Oct. 11: Clearwater Ski Club AGM, 7 pm, Clearwater Ski Club. Oct. 11: Clearwater Fire Dept. ﬁre practice, 324 Clearwater Village Rd, 7-8 pm Oct. 12: Coffee House, Blackpool Community Hall, Doors open 6:30 pm Oct. 20: Community Work Bee, Clearwater Ski Club; 11am – 4pm Oct. 20: Oktoberfest, organized by Clearwater Rotary Clearwater Ski Hill starts 6 pm, $20/person, incl food & live music. Oct. 21: Guided tour: Pioneer school Days. Register 250-828-5400 Nov 10: Explore Wells Gray the way it used to be. Register 250828-5400 Nov. 18: 17th Annual Craft Fair, Wells Gray Inn. 10 am – 2 pm Clearwater Farmers Market: Saturdays 9am – 12pm from May to Oct. on the IWE grounds opposite Brookﬁeld Mall.

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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UPCOMING COURSES: OFA Level 1

Oct 4, Nov 5

$90

Wilderness & Remote First Aid

Sept 27 -29

$450

After Hours Theatre: Community Sept 25 - Mar 6

$30

The After School Program (TASP) Acting Workshops

Oct 2 - 30

$50

Gymnastics

Oct 2 - Dec 6

Transportation Endorsement

Oct 5

Babysitting & First Aid

Oct 13 & 14

$75

Computer Starters

Oct 15 & 17

$50

Introduction to Social Media

Oct 16 & 23

$50

The Artists Way

Oct 17 - Nov 28 & Jan 31 - Mar 6 $95

Air Brakes

Oct 19 - 21

$235

Food Safe Level 1

Oct 26 & 27

$85

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Acrylic Painting Classes With Lynn Sherk Tuesdays 7-9 pm or Thursdays 1-3 pm Call 250-674-2324 for more info

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

Blackpool Hall Heritage Society AGM, 7 pm Tuesday, Oct. 2 Blackpool Hall All tax payers in the Blackpool volunteer Fire Department tax assessment area welcome to attend. Info: 250-587-6143 Hospital Gift Corner Open Monday - Friday 10 am - 1 pm Voices United Community Choir. Practices starting Oct. 3 at Catholic Church. 4:30 - 5:30 Come Sing!

Information Safe Home Response Providing a safe place to escape for women and their children. Volunteers always needed. Call 250-674-2135.

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Found: Guitar shaped watch in Bayley’s Bistro. Call 250-6742674 Found: man’s ring. Appears to be wedding ring, silver. Has inscription. Found at East Barriere Lake on Labour Day weekend. To identify & claim: lstoll@paqcificquorum.com Found: men’s mountain bike. Can be claimed by contacting the Barriere RCMP office. 250672-9918 Found: Misc. items found at NT Fall Fair grounds in Barriere after the Labour Day long weekend. Items include jackets, hats, sunglasses, earrings, & rings. Also 1 small wallet (empty), a debit card, car keys, & an i-pod type device. Drop by the Star/Journal office to identify & claim, or call 250-672-5611. Found: recently found at the Barriere Bandshell - woman’s watch, man’s watch, earring. Contact District Office at 250672-9751 to claim.

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Labourers SEEKING CONTRACT LABOUR CREW FOR GRAPPLE YARDERS FRASER VALLEY and VANCOUVER ISLAND Initial volumes to cover 4 to 6 months; longer terms available. Ideal opportunity for experienced loggers with a track record of production efﬁciencies i.e. production per day, on-grade output. Competitive rate package plus bonus offered. Please reply to: P. O. Box 155 C/O BC Classiﬁeds #102-5460 152nd St. Surrey BC V3S 5J9

Trades, Technical AUTOMATED TANK Manufacturing Inc. is looking for Welders. Due to a huge expansion to our plant located in Kitscoty, Alberta, 20 km west of Lloydminster. We have openings for 10-3rd Year Apprentices or Journeyperson Welders. We offer best wage in industry. 3rd Year Apprentice $28-$30/hour, Journeyperson $32-$35/hour, higher with tank experience. Proﬁt sharing bonus plus manufacturing bonus incentive. Full insurance package 100% paid by company. Good working environment. Join a winning team. Call Basil or Blaine at: (ofﬁce)780-846-2231; (fax)780846-2241 or send resume to blaine@autotanks.ca production@autotanks.ca Keep your feet on the ground in a safe welding environment through inhole manufacturing process. No scaffolding or elevated work platform. POWER tool mechanic FT position in the Okanagan valley. Mechanical aptitude necessary. Apply with resume and cover letter to frank@acmotorelectric.com. SOUTH ROCK is hiring for: Paving Personnel (raker, screed, general labourers); Heavy Equipment Operators. Send resume to: careers@southrock.ca or 403-568-1327.

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PROFESSIONAL JOB Opportunities. Troyer Ventures Ltd. is a privately owned energy services company servicing Western Canada. All job opportunities include competitive wages and a comprehensive beneﬁt plan. We are accepting applications at multiple branches for: Professional Drivers (Class 1, 3). Successful candidates will be self-motivated and eager to learn. Experience is preferred, but training is available. Valid safety tickets, clean drug test, and a drivers abstract are required. For more information and to apply on these opportunities and additional postings visit our employment webpage at:http://troyer.ca/ employment-opportunities

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

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E-mail: mail@barriere-employment.ca • Website: www.barriere-employment.ca

Carpenter/Framer: Barriere COOK: Full time, Station House CASHIER: Part time Barriere Petro Can J1212C BAR SERVER: Knight’s Inn J2312A LUMBER PILERS: Woodco JU0912 COOK: Barriere A&W AU0712 BREAKFAST COOK: Mike Wiegele AU2912 CHEF GARDER MANGER: Mike Wiegele AU2912A DISHWASHER: Mike Wiegele AU2912B TRAFFIC CONTROL PERSONS: Road Sense Trafﬁc Control S0512 SUPERVISOR/MANAGER: Road Sense Trafﬁc Control S0512A COOK: Part time, Knight’s Inn S0512B

VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED : NT Fall Fair: Donna Kibble 250-672-5672 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 retraining 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 Heavy Equipment Operators: Seasonal/Clearwater #0911 Processor Operator: FT/Clearwater #0910 Payroll and Accounts Payable: FT/Blue River #0909 Administrative Assistant: FT/Blue River #0908 Reservation Coordinator: FT/Blue River #0907 Front Desk Attendant: Seasonal/Blue River #0906 Housekeeping Manager: FT/Blue River #0905 Housekeeper: Seasonal/Blue River #0904 Fine Dining Server: Seasonal/Blue River #0903 Snowcat Driver: Seasonal/ Blue River #0902 Registered Massage Therapist: Seasonal/Blue River #0901 Chef Garder Manger (Evening Chef): Winter Season/Blue River #0820 Breakfast Cook: Winter Season/Blue River #0819 Dishwashers: Winter Season/Blue River #0818 Bus Host: Winter Season/Blue River #0817 Heli-Ski Guides: 6 positions/Seasonal/Blue River #0816 Lodge Manager: Seasonal/Blue River #0812 Assistant Housekeeping Supervisor: FT/Blue River #0811 Housekeeping Supervisor Assistant: FT/Blue River #0810 Skate Club Coach: Seasonal/Clearwater #0809 Trafﬁc Control Person: Casual/Clearwater #0806 Sport shop & Boutique Manager: FT/Blue River #0723 Line Cook: 3 positions/Blue River #0710 Customer Service Employee: 3 positions FT/PT Little Fort #0623

GENERAL INFORMATION • Free Workshops: Thurs. Oct.. 4th : Interview Skills workshop Thurs. Oct.. 11th : Introduction Computer Training Workshop (every 2nd Thursday) Thurs. Oct. 18th : Creating and Updating Your Resume Workshop (every 3rd Thursday) Thurs. Sept. 27th: Work Search Techniques Workshop (every 4th Thursday) Please call Call 250-674-2928 to register for free workshops • 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 Thursday Sept 18th 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.

For more information drop in to 58 Young Road (above Raft River Fitness), phone 250-674-2928 or fax 250-674-2938 Operate by Yellowhead Community Services The Employment Program of BC is funded by the Government of Canada & the Province of British Columbia

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Fridge, w/ice maker, water cooler, asking $450.00; W/D, top loading, asking $300.00; 5 burner glass top convection, $450.00. All in good working condition. Call 250-674-0079

Clearwater & District Food Bank is looking for dry, secure, ground level storage for nonfood items. Please contact Pat or Heather at 250-674-3697 or The Food Bank 250-674-3402.

Mobile Homes & Pads

Food Products

Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Chad: 250-863-3082 in Town

INVITATION to Tender: Blue River Community Hall Heating System Installation of propane ďŹ red heating system 300,000 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 400,000 BTU Unit ceiling heating ducts Photos and recommendations available at: blueriverca@gmail.com ph: 250673-8224 Contact: Charmaine Schenstead BRCA Secretary Bids close Oct. 5, 2012

INVITATION to Tender: Blue River Community Hall Blown In Insulation 3920 sq.ft. 6in cavity on 14 ft walls Remove existing wall board, and recover with new wall board Photographs and recommendations available at: blueriverca@gmail.com ph: 250-6738224 Contact: Charmaine Schenstead, BRCA Secretary Bids close Oct. 5, 2012

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Fresh lamb. Avail thru Oct. $5.50/lb. Cut, wrapped & frozen. Raven Ridge Farms 250672-1878 Pasture raised fresh (not frozen) turkey (approx 15-20lbs) avail Oct 4. $3.50/lb. Raven Ridge Farms 250-672-1878

Firewood/Fuel Premium Fir Pellets $240/ton Call 250-819-2944

Garage Sales 556 Hwy 24, Little Fort. Daily Garage Sale! Mondays to Saturdays 10am-3pm. 250-6774280. Your Treasure Awaits! Clearwater Garage Sale Sept. 29 9 am - 1 pm 212 Dutch Lake Rd A bit of everything

Heavy Duty Machinery A- STEEL SHIPPING STORAGE CONTAINERS / Bridges / Equipment Wheel loaders JD 644E & 544A / 63â&#x20AC;&#x2122; & 90â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Stiff boom 5th wheel crane trucks/Excavators EX200-5 & 892D-LC / Small forklifts / F350 C/C â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cabsâ&#x20AC;?20â&#x20AC;&#x2122;40â&#x20AC;&#x2122;45â&#x20AC;&#x2122;53â&#x20AC;&#x2122; New/ Used/ Damaged /Containers Semi Trailers for Hiway & StorageCall 24 Hrs 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

Misc. for Sale 2 rolls green sisal twine for sale - $35 for both, also small hay bales $4 each. Phone 250-674-3665 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? Lg Pellet Pro Stove. Good for lg home or shop. Used 1 season. CSA approved. $3,000.00 Ph. 250-674-2677 SAWMILLS FROM only $3997 - Make money and save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info and DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/ 400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT STEEL BUILDINGS. Reduced prices now! 20x22 $4,455. 25x26 $4,995. 30x38 $7,275. 32x50 $9,800. 40x54 $13,995. 47x80 $19,600. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca. Used OSB board, no nail holes. $6/sheet. 250-819-2944

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

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

Duplex/4 Plex Clearwater: Duplex on 1/2 acre, 3bdrm/5bdrm. Many upgrades. $174,900. Owners will consider trades in Kelowna area. Contact property manager 250-674-0188 Ask for Julie.

Small Ads work! For Sale By Owner Clearwater: Early 70â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 3 bdrm MH w/covered deck & addition. $6,500.00 for quick sale. Call Frank 604-751-2771 or 604-850-9059

Other Areas BUY LAND In Belize. English Commonwealth country in Central America. Large land tracts, seafront properties, Caribbean lots, all types available. For information call Patrick Snyder, 778-403-1365.

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent Clearwater: Woodside Apt. Clean, renovated, 1 bdrm. Close to library & medical centre. Winter plug-ins. NS/NP Ph. 250-674-0220

Barriere: Mobile home for rent. $550/mo. Will consider rent to own to good tenants. 250-6725685

Homes for Rent 2 BED ROOM HOUSE FOR RENT 55 KM FROM KAMLOOPS 5 KM FROM BARRIERE ON ACREAGE. $850 PER MONTH. PLUS UTILITIES. DAMAGE DEPOSIT REQUIRED. REFERENCES REQUIRED PHONE 250567-4722, 250-320-3206 Clearwater: For rent Oct. 1. Totally renovated 2 bdrm hm on priv lot. New high efďŹ ciency furnace & heat pump. Water & 5 appl incl. N.S. $900/mo. Ref req. Call 250-674-2677 CLW-2 Bed House for rent. $1050/m inc util. NS, Ref Req. Avail Oct 1. 604-701-8704 or skoroll@telus.net. Two bdrm MH w/family rm, carport, 4 appl, wood heater. $625/mo. Site #9, Thompson Crossing, 121 Ferry Road, Clearwater BC. 250-587-6151 Vavenby: 5 bdrm / Hobby farm. Avail Oct. 1. $1100/mo. Call Randy 250-674-8288 Vavenby: Spacious 3 bdrm home. On half acre. $750/mo Call Randy 250-674-8288

Suites, Lower 2 bedroom suite for rent, $600/mnth plus util. & DD. 222 Dutch Lake road. Phone 250674-3434. Barriere: 1 bdrm, large, walkout basement, in town. Util incl. WD/FS, NS/NP. $800/mo, RR. Avail. immediately. (250)672-0024 Barriere: 2 bdrm basement suite, all util, all appl. NS/NP, no parties. Separate entrance /parking. $750/mo. 250-6725643 Basement suite in Clearwater. Incl sat. tv & internet. $750/mo Private ent. Very clean & all new appl. 250-674-2465

Misc for Rent Covered Garage Bay in secured compound (28â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 14â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 10â&#x20AC;&#x2122;), ideal for RVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, motor boats, cars, etc. $75/mo, (Oct. 15 to April 15). Call Riverside @ 250-674-0001, info@riveradventures.ca

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at the District of Clearwater OfďŹ ce, 132 Station Road, Clearwater, BC to consider the following amendment to Clearwater OfďŹ cial Community Plan Bylaw No. 1448, by changing the designations on Lot 4, District Lot 1719, Kamloops Division Yale District, Plan 5338, except Plan 20845, as shown on the map below from Industrial to Service Commercial, Industrial/Service Commercial, and Rural Residential; and the following amendment to â&#x20AC;&#x153;District of Clearwater Zoning Bylaw No. 0940â&#x20AC;? by changing the Zoning ClassiďŹ cations from I-3 (General Commercial) to C-2 (Service Commercial), a site-speciďŹ c amendment to the I-3 zone to allow the sale of new and used auto parts and salvaged vehicles in conjunction with the existing auto-wrecking operation, and CR-1 (Country Residential) to allow a residence. Proposed Use: To allow the development of an auto-repair shop; the sale of new and used auto parts and salvaged vehicles in conjunction with the existing auto-wrecking operation; and a separate residence. The subject property is currently owned by Clearwater Towing Ltd. and is located at 516 Swanson Road, Clearwater, BC.

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FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that all persons who believe that their interest in property may be affected by the proposed Bylaw Amendments shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions at the Public Hearing on the matters contained therein. Those who are unable to attend the Public Hearing may mail (Box 157,132 Station Road, Clearwater, BC V0E 1N0), fax (250674-2173) or hand deliver written submissions to the District of Clearwater ofďŹ ce at 132 Station Road, provided that all written submissions are received prior to 4:30 p.m. on the 8th day of October, 2012;

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AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that no representations will be received by Council after the Public Hearing has been concluded; AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that a copy of the proposed Bylaw Amendments may be inspected from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, except Statutory Holidays, at the District of Clearwater OfďŹ ce, 132 Station Road, Clearwater, BC V0E 1N0 from the 1st day of October, 2012 until 7:00 p.m. on the day of the Public Hearing. BARBARA JACKSON, MEM, MCIP Planner

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Exploring the International Selkirk Loop: Part 2 - Having fun As our travels in the states around the International Selkirk loop in August continued, abrupt changes of direction continued throughout our seven-day trip. I drove, Mary navigated and John agreed to all decisions in amiable fashion. Getting to the shore of many lakes we passed was fraught with difficulty: private land with large homes and beautiful green lawns surround them. Fortunately, State Parks provided scenic picnic sights. On the main road towards Newport on the border between Idaho and Washington State, a road sign saying “Hoodoo Loop” had us detouring. We found neither hoodoos nor Newport. Instead we ended up in Priest River - which was where we wanted to be anyway, to drive north to Priest Lake. About then the conundrum: “I wonder where we’ll be when we get to where we know where we are,” was born. Going into Little Pend Oreille Wildlife Refuge took us to another winding, dusty, gravel road. We saw a chipmunk and one duck! Just beyond, at a Forestry Campsite on Starvation Lake, we ate lunch. We weren’t the only ones not starving: ducks and coots floated and dived; a young osprey called from its nest of sticks high in a dead tree at one end of the lake; a frog watched proceedings from within the lily pads. Across from us, small boats were tied to docks below comfortable homes on large rural properties. Our inexpensive entertainment included several museums. At the Bird Aviation Museum in Sagle, ID, we met Dr. Forrest Bird, who used his knowledge of aviation to invent ventilators that replaced the ugly iron lung. Ninety-plus years young, he still flies helicopters and fixed-wing planes, some of which are in the museum, filled with fuel and ready to go out through the huge doors and into the sky. In a log cabin on the west side of Priest Lake, ID that once housed rangers, exhibits are tucked into each small room, including historical photographs, flora and fauna of the area, and memorabilia. We spent more hours at Stevens County Historical Museum in Colville, WA, poring over the contents of both the museum and on a tour of Keller House,

Trekking Tales )` 2H` 2UV_ built in 1910, and which contains many original furnishings. At Gardner Caves near Metalline Falls, the park ranger took us down and down, beside stalactites and stalagmites of glorious sizes and shapes. An equally knowledgeable guide at nearby Boundary Dam Power Station took us back underground to see Seattle Power and Light producing electricity from water held back at a narrow part of Pend Oreille River. To attend “Gold Fever Follies” in Rossland, B.C., we crossed back into Canada at Nelway near Salmo. Again following the Pend Oreille River, we bumped along a rocky road to the border crossing near Trail. Downtown Rossland was being dug up - totally, even under some of the historic structures. We looked at the scene in dismay, but managed to find, and access, the ice cream shop. The play’s the thing we’re here for, so off we went. In the old Miners’ Union building, lively and talented young actors and actresses danced and sang their way through a humorous play written especially for this summer’s shows. Our time was running down. The Selkirk Loop has lots more on the B.C. side, familiar to the three of us, so we had concentrated on finding new territory in the USA. Leaving Mary at her home in Creston, John and I actually followed it again as we drove along the east side of Kootenay Lake, took the ferry across the lake, and arrived to spend a few precious days with friends in our old hometown of Kaslo. It was all good.

IN LOVING MEMORY

James Clifford “Jim” Tobin March 1, 1936 - Sept. 13, 2012 James “Jim” Clifford Tobin, born March 1, 1936 in Cutknife, Saskatchewan, passed away at Rotary Manor, Dawson Creek, BC, on September 13, 2012. He was 78 years of age. Jim is survived by his children, Veronica (Chuck), Gene (Judy), Willard, Jim (Charlene), Laurene (Wesley), Loren (Loraine), Dawn (Rickey), Lane (Shelley), and Vern (Tina), numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren, as well as his brother Don, sister Eleanor, and many nieces and nephews. Jim was predeceased by his wife, Olive, and by his parents Bernard and Mabel, brothers John, Ed and Harold. Jim was born and raised in the Maidstone, Paynton area of Saskatchewan. He left home at an early age and started life as a cowboy at Douglas Lake Ranch. That is where he met Olive and they started raising their family. They moved to the Clearwater area in the early 1960’s and began logging – road building. Jim and Olive stayed in the North Thompson valley for the rest of their lives. A Memorial Service for Jim Tobin will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 29, 2012 at the Royal Canadian Legion on Glen Road, Clearwater. The service can be seen on the internet at www.

NorthThompsonFuneral.com A graveside service will immediately follow, with family and friends returning to the Legion for refreshments. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to the Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital, 640 Park Drive, Clearwater, BC, V0E 1N0. Arrangements entrusted to North Thompson Funeral Services, 250-6743030.

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Poll ﬁnds support for Kitimat oil reﬁnery By Tom Fletcher/ Black Press

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Kitimat Clean Ltd. has applied for environmental assessment of a proposed oil refinery, after commissioning a poll that found nearly three out of four B.C. residents support the idea. A province-wide phone survey conducted during September found 78 per cent of respondents were aware of the proposal to build a large refinery at Kitimat to process Alberta heavy crude oil. Provincially, 72 per cent either favoured or were “somewhat supportive” of the proposed $13 billion refinery, which would ship gasoline, diesel and aviation fuel to market rather than tankers of diluted bitumen. Kitimat Clean president David Black said he was pleasantly surprised that so many people have heard of the refinery proposal,

Graphs show that support for the proposed oil reﬁnery is strongest in the Kootenays and weakest in Northern B.C. assessment for it, which renewed when and that most support Enbridge Inc. applied he expects to take two the idea. for federal approval “Obviously the con- years and cost several to build the Northern million dollars. cept has struck a chord Black first proposed Gateway pipeline from with the public,” he northern Alberta’s oil the refinery to the B.C. said. government seven years sands to a new tanker Black remains port at Kitimat. ago as chairman of the chairman of Black The Enbridge project B.C. Progress Board, an Press Ltd., and formed Kitimat Clean as a sep- advisory panel set up to has met strong opposition from communiexamine economic and arate company to purties, aboriginal groups sue the refinery project. social development of and environmentalists, He is financing the pro- the province. much of it based on His interest was vincial environmental

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Support for the proposed oil reﬁnery centers around jobs while opposition concerns center around the environment. the threat of a tanker Chinese people looking ered 1,400 responses spill on B.C.’s North from the Cariboo, for more information. Coast. Black argues Earlier discussions with Kootenay, Northern that a refinery not only B.C., Lower Mainland, Enbridge and other reduces the spill risk, it Canadian oil compaThompson-Okanagan means 6,000 construcand Vancouver Island nies did not produce tion jobs and 3,000 regions. The margin financial support to permanent employees of error is estimated to reverse a decades-long to run it. decline in B.C. refinery be plus or minus 2.62 per cent, 19 times out Since he announced capacity. of 20. the Kitimat Clean projThe poll was conMore information on ect in August, Black ducted by non-editorial said he has been conBlack Press staff during the project is available at www.kitimatclean.ca tacted by Korean and September. It gath-

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