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Howard Mitchell sings and plays guitar during the July 31 Wednesday Night Market by the Infocenter. Photos by Keith McNeill Sharon Neufeld plays a drum while Clare Arduini helps Griffin Lau keep time. They were taking part in the Wednesday Night Market on July 31. The market is held once a week during the season next to the Wells Gray Infocenter.

Heritage Year organizers invite authors to Speak to the Wild Keith McNeill Some of Canada's most outstanding thinkers and writers have been invited to take part in Speak to the Wild – a Wells Gray World Heritage Year event.

Organizers hope that local businesses, groups and individuals will step forward to help sponsor and billet them.

“It will be a four-day event with an internationally renowned set of authors,” Thompson Rivers University dean of science Tom Dickinson told a gathering of Clearwater Rotary Club mem-

bers on Tuesday, July 30.

“Anyone who is interested in helping out should contact Shelley Sim (250-674-3291).”

Cost of sponsoring an individual author could range up to $1,500, Dickinson said, but any assistance, financial or otherwise, would be appreciated.

The idea of Speak to the Wild appears to be to collect together a critical mass of talent, expose them collectively to the wonders of Wells Gray Park, and then stand back while they collaborate to produce a book together.

There will be some opportuni-

ties for the visitors to interact with the general public but most of their time will be spent with each other inside the Upper Clearwater Hall or on trips in or near the park.

Names on the list include ethnobotanist Nancy Turner, natural historians Syd and Dick Cannings, poet David Abrams, wildlife author Candace Savage, poet, typographer and author Robert Bringhurst, and writer Kem Luther.

The event will begin on Wednesday evening, Sept. 4, with wine, cheese and light music

(provided by Upper Clearwater's Sandy Crane) at Upper Clearwater Hall.

Thursday morning Nancy Turner will talk about Kincentricity, Ray Grigg will speak on the topic of Wild Thinking, and David Abram will talk on the topic of the Sensual Wild.

A forum titled Connecting with the Wild will follow. After lunch the group will travel to Spahats Creek for three concurrent sessions to be led by Kem Luther, Trevor Herriott and Lyn Baldwin.

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Thursday evening there will be a dedication titled Story Island with Ted Chamberlin.

This will be followed by campfire poetry readings by Patrick Lane, Emily McGiffin, Jane Munro and George Sipos.

Similar mixes of presentations, forums and field trips are planned for the Friday and Saturday. Sunday morning, Sept. 8, the group will travel to Green Mountain for a Summit Meeting led by philosopher and cultural ecologist David Abram prior to disbanding that afternoon.

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Touched by the feeling of place: local artist Doris Laner Charlene Lau Doris Laner lives and paints the incredible wild places that are Wells Gray Park and the North Thompson Valley.

In her studio, situated at the entrance to the park, she creates detailed and sensitive portraits of our local landscape.

Filled with life and luminosity, her paintings are the result of many hours of quiet reflection both in and outside of the studio.

“Most of my paintings start with sitting outside and just being captured by a certain play of light,” Doris explains as she describes her process.

While in the field, Laner takes her camera along with her sketching materials.

Together they serve as reminders of the details and colours that inspired her at the moment.

Back in her studio Doris creates larger, more detailed studies based on her sketches and photographs.

“If I’m home for the day I start my day with painting. I paint in the morning, that’s when I am my freshest.”

Doris’ studio is just steps from her house.

Currently she’s working on a painting titled “The Gift”. It portrays a woman on the bank of the North Thompson River picking up a white feather.

This project is steeped in personal meaning and features a stretch of the river

A woman stoops to pick up a white feather from the bank of the North Thompson River in a painting being created by Doris Laner called The Gift.

Photo by Charlene Lau Doris Laner shows the painstaking attention to detail that is one of the hallmarks of her paintings. A resident of the Clearwater area since 1979. Before moving here she studied art at UBC and the Vancouver School of Art. Photo by Charlene Lau

near Avola, which is very personal to her family.

Doris has learned valuable lessons in discipline throughout her career. She will sit down to paint even during times when she doesn’t feel like it.

“As long as you’re painting that’s what’s important.”

Within minutes of beginning she finds herself completely drawn into the process even when she hasn’t been in the mood.

“It’s always worth it even if you have to change something; sometimes it even works better.”

Success is counted by the atmosphere she is able to create with a painting, rather than the image itself. Doris doesn’t suggest we should feel or think in a prescribed way when we view her artwork.

“That’s up to their imagination what a particular painting makes one feel.” She adds, “It’s better to get a reaction than indifference.”

The process is more important to Doris than the finished product. The actual painting becomes a reflection of what she has learned along the way and while she says

there are always things she feels she could have done differently or better, she values them as a reminder of her journey.

While Doris is most widely known for the paintings, drawings and public murals that feature local landscape, her subject matter has changed throughout her career.

As a very young artist she was focussed on horses and other animals. Strongly influenced by teachers throughout high school and university, Doris developed an interest in portraiture.

“Everybody has a

different spark behind them and sometimes a painting is more accurate than any photograph.” Doris says.

After moving to Clearwater in 1979 and discovering she had enough space for horses, Doris returned to painting them as her subject matter, which naturally led into painting the landscape surrounding them.

The idea of connection is one of the reasons why Doris paints this area; she wants her paintings to remind us to look at nature and be connected to it, though she

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is not trying to make people feel anything specific. She began painting people within her landscapes so people can better imagine themselves in it.

“Having time totally by myself to breathe and just be calm for an extended period of time is rejuvenating.”

Every summer Doris packs up her camping gear and some art supplies and travels deep into Wells Gray Park by motor boat. She takes her canoe and spends a week by herself to recharge on all levels – physically, mentally, and creatively. Doris has made this trek for the past 12 years.

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Azure Lake, one of Clearwater’s valued and well respected artists retreats into some of the most spectacularly wild places within relatively easy access.

She returns to her home loaded with materials, ideas, and renewed connections.

She is not simply documenting nature as it is, but through these portraits of the wilderness, building a channel through which her viewers can remind themselves to maintain their own connections to the wilderness on our doorstep.

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Campfires banned within the Kamloops Fire Centre Times Staff KAMLOOPS – Effective at noon on Thursday, Aug. 1, all campfires were prohibited across the Kamloops Fire Centre, including the Clearwater Fire Zone.

This step is being taken to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect public safety. The fire danger rating is currently “high” throughout the Kamloops Fire Centre, with scat-

tered pockets of “extreme”.

With the current trend of warm and dry weather, wildfires in the region have displayed very aggressive behaviour and required additional fire suppression resources. Humancaused wildfires can divert critical resources and crews from responding to naturally occurring wildfires.

Open burning is prohibited throughout the Kamloops Fire Centre. This prohibition applies

to open fires of any size, fires with a burn registration number, industrial burning, fireworks, tiki torches, sky lanterns and burning barrels. The prohibition does not apply to cooking stoves that use gas, propane or briquettes, or to a portable campfire apparatus with a CSA or ULC rating that uses briquettes, liquid or gaseous fuel, as long as the height of the flame is less than 15 centimetres.

The open burning prohibition

covers all BC Parks (including Wells Gray Park), Crown and private lands, but does not apply within the boundaries of local governments that have forest fire prevention bylaws and are serviced by a fire department (however, District of Clearwater always follows the Ministry's lead on fire bans).

Anyone found in violation of an open fire ban, including campfires, may be issued a ticket for up to $345. Anyone who

causes a wildfire through arson or recklessness may be fined up to $1 million, spend up to three years in prison and be held accountable for associated firefighting costs.

This prohibition will remain in place until the public is notified that it has been rescinded.

For the latest information on current wildfire activity, burning restrictions, road closures and air quality advisories, go to: www. bcwildfire.ca

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Some of the participants in the EUReKA! Science Camp held at the Community Resource Center in Clearwater last week show off one of the bridges they made with popsicle sticks and tape. Wearing their angler-fish hats are (l-r) Grayson Panko, Lucas Taniguti, Rylan Baker, Jaden Vanderkley, Billy Biagioni, Jasper Belle, Cody Taylor, Kelsey Meadows-Tedford, Riley Phillips and Alex Belle. For more EUReKA! photos, see page A10.

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Kids have fun learning at EUReKA! Science Camp Keith McNeill More than a dozen Clearwater and area youngsters learned about science – and had fun doing it – during the annual EUReKA! Science Camp held at the Community Resource Center in Clearwater last week.

“We had lots of fun. It's been good,” said Alyssa Wilk and Hannah Smith, the two students from Thompson Rivers University who instructed the program.

The weeklong day-camp was open to youngsters from age seven to 14 years old for a small fee.

Activities included using vinegar and baking soda to power cork projectiles, mixing their own sidewalk chalk, experimenting with water balloon bungees, and making balloonpowered ATVs, wrist catapults and prosthetic hands.

According to its website, EUReKA! is a non-profit, student-run organization based out of TRU that strives to

increase elementary students' interest in and excitement towards science and engineering and to help teachers bring science into the regular classroom. To fulfill our objectives, EUReKA! offers in-classroom workshops, summer camps, and community events that emphasize fun, challenging, hands-on, problem solving activities.

A EUReKA! Travel camp similar to the one held in Clearwater will be held in Barriere the week of Aug. 19 – 23.

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ROCKING OUT AT THE REGATTA The 5th Annual Clearwater Canoe Regatta is ready to move and groove on September 6 & 7 2013. Get Ready – Get Steady – Get Training! Watch the Clearwater Times for training tips from the “Regatta Guy” – everyone needs to be in tip top shape to laugh the day away! The Regatta is a time to acknowledge

long standing members of our community who has exceeded in their community service. Send in your GOLDEN MOMENTS nomination to admin@docbc.ca or www.clearwatercanoeregatta.com – GET EXCITED! REGATTA SEASON IS HERE!

Swimming Lessons at Dutch Lake Beach Red Cross Swimming lessons are currently being held at Dutch Lake from Monday to Friday until August 16th, 2013 from 9:00am to 4:00pm in a designated lesson area.

Saturday Transit Bus District of Clearwater, Thompson-Nicola Regional District Area “A” and BC Transit are offering a “FREE Saturday Community Bus” from June 29th to September 7th, 2013.

This service will give residents the opportunity to attend local summer events such as the Farmers Market, spending the day at the beach, going to Rotary Sports Park, visiting with friends and other fun summer activities.

Public Works The Public Works Department will be working on Fire Hydrant maintenance throughout the community over the rest of the summer.

During the month of September the Public Works Department will be flushing water lines.

Further information will be made available on times and areas of the flushing at a later date.

Grant in Aid Funds available Please contact the District office for more information on Grant in Aid funding for future projects.

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Upcoming Events Wells Gray Night Market – Every Wednesday night for the summer - 6:00pm-9:00pm August 28th – First Fish Ceremony September 6 & 7 – 5th Annual Canoe Regatta Upcoming Meetings of Council August 20th, 2013 – Infrastructure/Parks and Recreation Committee meeting – 5:00pm August 20th, 2013 – Regular Council meeting – 7:00pm

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Opinion

“ He who loses who loses wealth loses much. He who loses a friend loses more.

But he that loses his courage loses all.” - Miguel De Cervantes, writer editorial by Tom Fletcher

B.C. aboriginal progress fragile

How Canada's health system contributes to a more equal society OTTAWA/Troy Media – Canadian Institute of Health Information (CIHI) recently released a study on the impacts of Canada’s publiclyfunded healthcare on income inequality.

Overall, healthcare spending amounted to over $200 billion in 2012. Of this amount, over $140 billion was financed by federal and provincial tax revenues.

The CIHI study breaks down healthcare spending and the taxes used to finance it by income groups.

Of course, in part, this redistribution should not be surprising. Canadians tend to have their highest incomes in middle age, so this is the stage of life when tax payments are also highest, while their healthcare needs are lower. Health care use is highest at older ages, when incomes and therefore taxes paid are lower. As a result, a considerable amount of the income redistribution embodied in the publicly financed portion of our healthcare is

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simply redistribution across age groups. In this regard, healthcare has some parallels with public pensions – we pay taxes and make contributions during working ages, and draw benefits when we are older.

From another perspective, however, this redistribution may be overstated. Looking at a longer time frame than a single year, some of the redistribution embodied in the publicly financed portion of our healthcare is from ourselves when we are young or middle aged to ourselves when we are older.

The CIHI study includes this kind of lifetime perspective.

For example, assuming the patterns we observe in the 2011 data were held fixed over our lifetimes, Canadians could expect to use an average of $220,000 of publicly financed healthcare.

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VICTORIA – The ceremonies have become common at the B.C. legislature. Government officials and aboriginal leaders gather to celebrate resource sharing agreements that allow economic development in areas that need employment but are hampered by a century of uncertainty and dispute over treaties, or lack thereof.

This approach emerged a decade ago with forest agreements. The B.C. Liberal government bought back timber cutting licences from big forest firms and made them available for community forests and aboriginal communities who claimed the areas as their traditional territories.

Recently the approach was extended to mining revenues and water licence fees paid by private power developers.

These are substantial steps forward for the only province in Canada in treaty limbo. A 2010 sharing deal worth more than $30 million in royalties for the Mount Milligan copper-gold mine north of Prince George helped the McLeod Lake Indian Band recover from the pine beetle and forestry slump that devastated its business base.

After many years of struggle, Mount Milligan expects to go into production this year. Another agreement with Kamloops-area communities shared revenues from an expanded Afton mine.

Perhaps the most ambitious agreement was concluded in March of this year when the government signed a deal with the Tahltan Nation for mining and hydroelectric development in remote northwestern B.C. The deal clears the way for a major extension of the BC Hydro grid to power the Tahltan village of Iskut and also the Red Chris metal mine, opening up the region to other mining and hydro potential as well.

To get that deal, the province put up $20 million last year to buy back Shell Canada’s coalbed gas leases in the Klappan region, headwaters of the Nass, Skeena and Stikine Rivers. Those leases had become a target of international protest.

Even after these expensive concessions, it would be an error to conclude that all is well

between the Tahltan and the province. Stikine MLA Doug Donaldson questioned Aboriginal Relations Minister John Rustad on this point during the recent legislature session.

The Tahltan Central Council was pleased about shared decision-making on resource projects, until they found out that B.C. had handed the environmental assessment of a new open-pit coal mine over to the federal government. The proposed mine is in the Klappan, known around the world as the Sacred Headwaters.

Rustad said shared decision-making deals such as the Tahltan agreement do not cover activities of the B.C. Environmental Assessment Office. Whether the review of that coal mine is federal, provincial or combined, it requires extensive consultation with affected parties.

That’s great, but all that goodwill could evaporate quickly if a coal mine ends up getting a permit despite Tahltan objections.

Rustad’s Nechako Lakes constituency is also a focal point for oil and gas pipeline proposals.

Donaldson highlighted another problem. Last year the government signed a reconciliation agreement with the Gitanyow First Nation near Terrace, one of many communities struggling to get through the B.C. treaty negotiation process.

That agreement included a joint land-use plan.

Then the Environmental Assessment Office asked the Gitanyow for its input on proposed gas pipelines through its territory, to feed the government’s liquefied natural gas plans. Again, the joint land-use plan has no provision for pipelines.

The Gitanyow hereditary chiefs wrote to the B.C. government in July, threatening to go to court over the pipeline proposal and questioning the value of their hard-won reconciliation agreement.

Resource revenue sharing agreements and shared land-use plans are well-intentioned and represent real progress. But these situations show how fragile they are.

– Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com tfletcher@blackpress.ca

Writer doesn’t like “Smurf blue” entryway Editor, The Times:

If you love the colour of your recycling box and feel inspired by the mayonnaise lid. If your favourite colour is on the boxes for Ziplock bags and Crest toothpaste. Oh boy, maybe you’ve always wanted to redecorate with a blue tarp?

Yes, folks, on July 25, the entryway to the building formerly known as the Avola log schoolhouse was painted Smurf blue!

I can’t stop laughing....

Actions speak louder than words. The Thompson-Nicola Regional District, which now owns the building, and the decision makers for the Thompson Headwaters services committee are saying loud and clear: “Under new management.”

That the authentic handhewn identity of the log school, built in 1939, has a perky new look completely replacing the “character defining elements” now is not too surprising.

At every request by the concerned residents of Avola to the TNRD and THSC they said that they were not interested in following the standards and guidelines for the conservation of historic places in Canada.

Ya think?

Tourists can add Avola to their list of stylized Canadian souvenirs, along with their cartoon moose, bear, beavers, RCMP and loons, eh?

Eleanor Deckert Avola, B.C.

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Do you think banning campfires in Wells Gray Park and the Clearwater area was a good idea?

Bonnie Dohms, Gerrie Dohms and Nancy Chersinoff:

Yes, people have to put the safety of the forest first before their own fun. It's disappointing, because everyone wants a wienie roast.

Cindy Best (Chilliwack):

Yes. Obviously, it hasn't really rained for a long time. It's too dry.

Danielle Mikkelsen:

Dave Rodriguez:

Yes, 50 per cent of the fires last year were caused by humans. Anything we can do to help. It's pretty dry out there.

I do. It's for everyone's safety.

Kerri Blain:

I do, because it's so dry. It hasn't really rained for a long time.

Questionable investments cause urban bankruptcies Editor, The Times

A few days ago the city of Detroit declared bankruptcy.

Oh how the mighty have fallen. Detroit, once the motor capital of the world, now is financially prostrate – broken, one might say beyond repair.

This has been a long, slow decline. As Michael Moore pointed out in Roger and Me, the closure of GM’s truck factory in Flint, Michigan, cheered on by the workers as the last vehicle rolled off the assembly line (boy, talk about a bunch of

brain dead sheep) was just one small happening in this race to the bottom deindustrialization of the United States. Of course, the slack would be taken by high tech or just maybe Santa Claus and the Tooth Fairy would connect whatever went wrong. The triumph of free market capitalism indeed.

However, as Matt Taibbi pointed out a while back in Rolling Stone, it goes deeper.

According to Taibbi, the Mafia would go green with envy about schemes at various

financial organizations that were supposed to be handling countries’ and cities’ finances investing the money to get the highest return.

However, these moneyhandlers found a new way to gather some extra cash.

Let’s say the returns on the money was 5.5 per cent. Well, the financial entities would shave off the one-half per cent or one-quarter or one-eighth for their own pockets.

Now admittedly one-eighth of a per cent doesn’t sound like a lot but if it involves

millions of dollars it becomes quite a tidy sum.

The end result was the various counties and cities in U.S. of A came up short of funds and had to declare bankruptcy.

There have been about 22 districts that has declared insolvency, including Stockton, California, one of the richest areas of the United States.

When this scheme was discovered there were minimum fines and, as I remember, little or no jail time.

After all in this ‘too

Health system helps bring income equality Continued from page A4 What’s worth noting is that the top income group – quintile or fifth of the population – has a life expectancy about five years longer than the bottom fifth.

Those in the bottom fifth not only have shorter lifetimes, they also have more illness. The CIHI study takes account

of both the fact that higher incomes are associated with significantly longer lifetimes, and that higher incomes are associated with lower rates of disease.

Using this lifetime perspective, the CIHI study estimates that the top fifth receives 6.6 times as much income before income tax as the bottom fifth.

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Switching to disposable income, total income less income and payroll taxes, the gap falls to 5.1 times.

And when the value of publicly financed healthcare is added, the gap between the top and bottom fifths, again using lifetime income, falls to 4.3 times.

The bottom line: even after netting out the age factors and

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– Michael Wolfson is an expert adviser with EvidenceNetwork.ca, and Canada Research Chair in population health modelling/ populomics at the University of Ottawa.

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YEARS AGO: Clearwater Improvement District chairman Jack Foote was “irate” over a recent spate of fires at the Clearwater garbage dump. Trustees agreed someone was deliberately setting the fires, and noted that anyone caught would be prosecuted.

Wells Gray Baseball Club took part in a 15-team tournament in Lillooet and came home with third place and $100 in prize money.

Tenders were called for supply of material and construction of a new bridge over the Clearwater River on the North Thompson Highway. The contract consisted of the supply, fabrication, delivery, and erection of 293 tons of structural steelwork.

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YEARS AGO: A 19-year-old from Vancouver, Wilfredo Lopez Ching, was killed in a vehicle accident half a mile south of Vavenby. It was believed he drove off the road and over an 80-foot embankment.

New hunting regulations introduced by the Ministry of Recreation and Conservation meant hunters now had to submit the lower jaw of all caribou taken in the province for inspection at a designated inspection centre.

Several areas of caribou hunting grounds were also closed due to drastic population declines.

The B.C. Forest Service reported 50 new forest fires in the previous week, two of which were uncontrollable as of press-time.

Blue River Summer Fest ’78 was slated to kick off the next weekend, featuring horseshoe throwing, a dart tournament, a beer drinking contest, nail driving, and many more activities to keep residents and visitors active.

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YEARS AGO: No plans were made to hold the Lions’ Club annual Dutch Lake Regatta this year. According to one member of the Clearwater North Thompson Lions, “No one wants to swim in the lake,” which can

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HISTORICAL Perspective

BACK IN TIME cause “swimmers itch.”

Tina Colborne and Andrea Foulkes opened a chapter of the Society For the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) in Clearwater.

They were to provide housing, veterinary attention, and an attempt to locate homes for pets turned into them.

Police intensified their search for the bodies of three men believed to have drowned after their boat went over Osprey Falls near Clearwater Lake.

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YEARS AGO: Police investigated a hit and run that occurred in the Safety Mart parking lot. The complainant’s 1979 black Toyota 4-door sedan was hit on the left rear door, incurring approximately $200 in damage.

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and Heather Downey announced the upcoming opening of their new store, “Creative Casual and Work Wear” in the old hydro building in Clearwater.

The Times announced the beginning of a new contest for readers. Throughout the newspaper, hidden in the text of the news were to be the words (Raft) (River) (Mini) (Market). The first person to bring their newspaper in to the Raft River Mini Market each week with all four words circled would receive a one-night’s rental movie for free.

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YEARS AGO: Police said alcohol was a factor in a single-vehicle accident that sent a 21-year-old male to hospital with suspected head and spinal injuries. The victim was able to climb

out of the van, which came to rest on its side in the ditch on Candle Creek Road. Police reported that witnesses said other vehicles passed the injured man lying on the road without stopping to offer assistance.

The remains of a male murder victim discovered in the Barriere area were positively identified but police were waiting until the victim’s family had been located and notified before releasing his name.

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YEARS AGO: Improvements to the access road to Trophy Mountain meadows as part of a joint B.C. Parks and Ministry of Forests project lowered the steep grade of the road and replaced the old culverts with large, crushed rocks, which were expected to elimi-

nate previous problems with plugging.

High temperatures and strong winds led to a number of small fires springing up near Clearwater. Road closures were imposed on Elevator Road, Berry Creek Road, Avola Mountain Road, Martin Creek Road, MacLennan Mountain Road, and Raft/Martin Road.

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YEARS AGO: BC hydro urged patience as they restored power to Valley residents after fire destroyed an estimated 20 km of power lines and 100 power poles near McLure.

Barriere’s regional district director Bill Kershaw praised the Barriere fire department for its efforts in saving the town from destruction from a wall of flames that had roared through TolkoLouis Creek.

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YEARS AGO: Clearwater Mayor John Harwood told the Times that he and council were pursuing the possibility of having a designated part

of Wells Gray Park classified as a United Nations Educational, Social and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Geological Park, or a World Heritage Site.

A Vavenby couple was looking to bring a Metis museum to Clearwater. “We want to share our culture and our history with anybody who is interested,” said Mrs. Dale Haggerty.

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YEAR AGO: Kathy Kendall, the BC NDP candidate for the KamloopsNorth Thompson riding, was campaigning in Clearwater. “The polls right now favor the NDP but, as they say, the only poll that counts is on election day,” she said.

Environment Minister Terry Lake said B.C. might pursue a per barrel levy on oil that would flow through a twinned Kinder Morgan pipeline. A $5 toll on Kinder Morgan's postexpansion pipeline, which would move 750,000 barrels a day, would generate close to $1.4 billion annually.

Dry July one for the record books

By Tom Fletcher, Black Press

BC Briefs

Not a drop of rain was recorded at Vancouver and Victoria airports during July, the first time that has happened since Environment Canada began keeping rainfall records in 1937.

Much of the rest of B.C. also had an unusually dry month, with numerous local records fall-

ing. Williams Lake airport recorded 1.6 mm of rain during the entire month,

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while communities in the northwest had only occasional showers.

Provincial bans on all open burning including campfires took effect Thursday in the Kamloops and Coastal fire districts, covering most of southern and central B.C. The ban covers coastal areas except Haida Gwaii and the designated "fog zone" along the west coast of Vancouver Island.

Fire bans apply to open fires of any size, including those with permits, as well as industrial burning, fireworks, tiki torches

and burn barrels.

Camp stoves that use propane or briquettes are still allowed.

The ban took effect as rain showers were forecast for many areas of B.C. The B.C. government's wildfire management branch says lightning is expected over the next week in the coastal region.

Provincial fire restrictions cover all private and Crown land, including parks, but not within the boundaries of local governments that have fire departments, which establish local restrictions.

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Mill production soaring Central Interior Logging Association B.C. forest companies led the way in increased production over the 12 months up to May 2013.

B.C. wood products sales rose from $1.4 billion to $7.5 billion from the same period one year earlier. The sector accounts for 22.9 per cent of all manufacturing in this province, Statistics Canada reports.

Canada-wide, wood products manufacturers recorded a 19.7 per cent jump in production in that period. The forestry sector had the largest dollar gain and the biggest percentage gain in production by industry. Other manufacturers saw a decline of 1.1 per cent over the same period.

The rebound in the U.S. housing market is the driving force behind the increase in production.

Lumber and treated wood exports to the U.S. Increased 36.9 per cent year-over-year, up $1.2 billion from the previous year.

And profits rising It shows, too. Canfor’s second-quarter results for 2013, show a net income attributable to shareholders of $110.3 million, or $0.77 per share.

These results compare to first quarter of 2013 results of $61.9 million, or $0.43 per share. The company reported operating income of $128.2 million for the second quarter of 2013, compared to operating income of $100 million for the first quarter.

Mill efficiency key push Spurred on by rising lumber prices and growing demand, forest companies across B.C. are revving up their efforts to improve efficiencies and expand sawmill capacity. Here’s a sample of what’s going on:

Tolko will make significant capital investments at its Soda Creek and Lakeview divisions, including reconstructing the Lakeview sawmill to include new optimization, trimming, sorting, and stacking equipment, and modernizing its Soda Creek planer with the latest technology in lumber grading, trimming, and packaging. The Soda Creek upgrades are to be done by December, with the Lakeview expansion to be complete by next April.

Downie Timber is set for the upswing in demand too, having installed several new machines in its Revelstoke sawmill in the past few years.

Upgrades include a high-speed stacker, a grade scanner, and a big-log head-rig to increase efficiency and capacity.

What does all this mean for loggers?

Logging contractors and log-haulers are in an unusual position, aware that forest companies are chalking up higher profits and ramping up for more production, knowing that there’s a growing need for their services, and yet being told that forest companies can’t afford to pay them rates that are sufficient to cover their costs and provide even a modest profit.

The reasons for forest companies balking at logging and trucking rate increases seem endless, and run from “the market is still unsteady” and “stumpage is rising” to just plain “we can’t afford it.”

It’s hard to believe these companies can afford major upgrades and mill expansions, have the money to court prospective customers both here and abroad, and pay healthy dividends to their shareholders – but somehow choose not to invest and strengthen the weakest link in their supply chain – the loggers and truckers who harvest and haul the logs those mills need.

Wildfire threat increasing Central Interior Logging Association The world’s boreal forests are burning at a historically unprecedented rate, and the incidence of wildfires will likely continue to grow in coming decades, states a new study published by the National Academy of the Sciences.

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Both fire frequency and the amount of total biomass burned are higher now than they have ever been in the past 10,000 years, according to the study.

The boreal forests, the largest expanse of wooded area in the world, stretch over most of Russia and Canada and through the Alaska Interior.

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The 450 wildfires that hit Alaska this year burned more than 1 million acres — more than fires in all other 49 states combined.

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It’s a myth that you must have a bowel movement every day. For some people, 3 times daily is normal. For others, it could be every second or third day. Some people believe that ‘toxins’ will build up if you don’t evacuate your bowels daily.

That’s another myth.

There has been much information about 3D printers in the media lately. The applications of this new technology is being investigated by medical scientists, and one of the first body parts they are trying to produce is a human ear. It’s early days for the medical uses of 3D printing, but the future looks very exciting.

Medications can have side effects, but most cause no problems. Some classes of drugs can affect your sense of balance and that can be a problem, especially in the elderly. These drugs include drugs to treat depression, high blood pressure and heart problems, sleep problems and anxiety. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist if you are concerned about the side effect of any drug you are taking.

In Wales, back in April, there was a marked increase in the number of cases of measles. Mass vaccinations took place to prevent the spread of this disease. It points out that many parents are not vaccinating their children against measles and other preventable diseases. Immunization really does work!

For questions about immunization, drug side effects or other health-related problems, talk to our pharmacists: a great source of reliable health information.

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Miss Quincy and the Showdown Members of the all-girl band Miss Quincy and the Showdown take a break following a performance at the Blue Loon Grill in Clearwater on Tuesday evening, July 30. Pictured are (l-r) Shari Rae, Miss Quincy and Joy Mullen. They describe their style as “raunchy rhythm and blues, and rock and roll.” Now on a two-year tour of Canada and Europe, they say they enjoyed their first visit to Clearwater and look forward to a return engagement. Photo by Keith McNeill

DEVELOPMENT OF A PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN File #: PMP 121-732-14/19 Applicant: B.C. Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations, Thompson Rivers District Contact: Brian Broznitsky, Thompson Okanagan Region, 687 Yellowhead Hwy, Clearwater, BC VoE 1N2, Phone: 250-687-6720 Notice is given that a draft Pest Management Plan has been prepared by the applicant to manage vegetation on Crown lands using the principles of integrated pest management.

The use of herbicides is intended within the area to which the pest management plan applies. Other methods may include hand girdling, burning and mechanical cutting using brush saws and chainsaws.

The herbicides and application methods proposed for use under this plan include: Herbicide Trade Name

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APPLICATION METHODS: Backpack Sprayer (02), Stump treatment (07), Basal applications (21), Power hose / nozzle (04), Aerial (rotary) (10), Cone sprayer (22) The pest management activities are to be carried out on Crown lands within the Thompson Rivers District. Communities will include but are not limited to Clearwater, Barriere, Blue River, Vavenby and Kamloops.

The proposed duration of the Pest Management Plan is from November 30, 2013 to November 29, 2018.

A draft copy of the Pest Management Plan with maps of the proposed treatment areas may be viewed at the ministry’s office in Clearwater at the above mentioned address. Phone the contact above to make an appointment.

A person wishing to contribute information about a proposed treatment site, relevant to the development of the pest management plan, may send copies of the information to the applicant at the address above within 30 days of the publication of this notice.

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No 'showdown' with teachers, minister says

By Tom Fletcher, Black Press

The B.C. government is pressing ahead with its goal of a 10-year agreement with B.C. teachers, appointing a "public administrator" to replace school trustees on the board of their provincial bargaining agency.

Education Minister Peter Fassbender said the change is temporary, and the B.C. Public School Employers' Association will continue to play an important role in talks with teachers and support staff. BCPSEA will be under the direction of Michael Marchbank, CEO of the Hospital Employers' Association, when talks with the B.C. Teachers' Federation resume in September.

Fassbender's announcement surprised school trustees around the province.

He said he spoke to or left messages for trustees on the BCPSEA executive before making the announcement in Vancouver Wednesday.

The move is to meet a demand of the B.C. Teachers' Federation to bargain directly with the B.C. government, Fassbender said. The government also intends to eliminate essential services rules that keep schools open with minimum staff during strikes.

Fassbender denied the suggestion he is setting up a "showdown" with teachers that would shut down schools and turn the public against unions. The structural change is needed to achieve the stability for students and parents promised by Premier Christy Clark, he said.

"It's not about pitting them against us," Fassbender said. "It's about finding

Education Minister Peter Fassbender.

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a new road map where we can achieve that goal."

A two-year contract extension and wage freeze imposed by the government

on teachers expired at the end of June.

Jim Iker, who took over this spring as BCTF president, told CKNW radio Thursday his union isn't opposed to a long-term settlement, as long as more resources are there to improve classroom conditions.

The BCTF is returning to court this fall to seek restoration of bargaining for class size and special needs support.

School support staff represented by the Canadian Union of Public Employees are to resume negotiations for a new contract this month, after walking away last spring because their negotiators didn't believe BCPSEA had an adequate mandate to get a settlement.

CUPE employees have not had a raise in four years.

Promoting sound forest management in B.C. Forest Practices Board

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over the year, as published in 29 reports, as well as highlighting work currently underway.

"When the Forest and Range Practices Act was introduced in 2004, it was under-

stood that improvements would be necessary as circumstances changed and we gained experience with the new regulatory approach," said Al Gorley, board chair.

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"We have Now, nearly a decade later, started work on a series there is clearly a need to take of reports that draw on a look at how we are managing our findings B.C.'s public forests. since 2004, preparing Al Gorley bulletins on key subjects like managing cumulative effects, propractices, reporting its fessional reliance and findings and recompublic involvement," said Gorley. "We hope mendations directly to the public and governthis work will help ment. The board: focus the public and * Audits forest and decision-makers on range practices on the right questions as improvements to B.C.'s public lands. * Audits appropriforest and range manateness of government agement framework enforcement. are contemplated." * Investigates public Topics reported complaints. on this year range * Undertakes spein scope from the cial investigations of effectiveness of the current forestry issues.

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Hungry bears tested by new garbage bins Cavelle Layes - Kamloops This Week The specially designed garbage can could bare the bears – even after an day of pushing, pawing, clawing and gnawing.

The B.C. Wildlife Park tested the container on Tuesday, July 23 in the presence of media, business representatives and a few curious spectators – all to see if the bears could be kept out.

The bins, created by Ontario company TyeDee Bin, had undergone two successful unofficial testings before the Tuesday event – including one involving 800pound polar bears.

While he would not say the bins were completely bear-proof, Gary Jonsson, the company’s sales and distribution manager, said he trusted his product enough to climb inside himself.

“Bears are amazing creatures,” he said.

“You never know what they are going to do.”

The park’s animal-care staff explained they had spent the previous few days cutting back on the bears’ diets enough to ensure they would be hungry but not enough to cause them stress.

Earlier on Tuesday morning, park staff inspected the bins to ensure there were no sharp edges or other variables that could harm the three black bears.

The bin was bolted to a concrete slab and filled with breakfast.

Park staff explained the food inside the bin was their normal meal and what might be found inside garbage cans.

However, as incentive, the bears were given more of their favourite items, including grapes and peanut butter.

Peanut butter was also spread over the parts of the bin viewed as vulnerable.

Once released, Hamilton, the park’s 300-pound male, along with Numees and Tuk, the 200-pound females, did their best to get to their meals.

Tera Guider with the park’s animal care department said the testing is not cruel or harmful to the animals.

She explained that, because they are already in captivity, staff isn’t worried about the bears becoming accustomed to eating out of bins — and the activity of trying to open them is stimulating.

“It mimics actions they would be doing out in the wild,” she said, because bears normally turn logs and rocks trying to see what’s inside or underneath.

The bears could be sen licking and chewing, pushing and bumping and, at some points, climbing on the bin in an attempt to get to the food.

The park has already received two other requests for this kind of product testing since it is the only location in Canada certified to do this.

However, as the program is just beginning, park staff are unsure if it will happen this year.

Park general manager Glenn Grant said the test Tuesday was a success.

He said reports it will generate extra revenue for the park are wrong, however; the program generates enough to just cover its costs.

A wandering truck driver On Wednesday, July 31, a Clearwater RCMP member was alerted by a security officer at a large pharmacy chain that a semi carrying their products was parked in Clearwater.

Other drivers had located the truck, which appeared to have been abandoned. The driver’s whereabouts were unknown.

Later in the evening, the driver wandered back onto the scene. He explained that he needed to clear his head so he went for a walk and got lost.

He spent the night in the forest and continued on his journey until he found a house and called a taxi. The shipment he was supposed to deliver was over a day late.

Camping in provincial parks During the last week, the police have received a number of complaints regarding campers whose trip was disrupted by another group, either by partying all night or driving erratically through the camping area.

In these situations, provincial legislation can be enforced. However, police rely heavily on your cooperation to issue the paperwork.

Often it is only a monetary penalty, but offenders can also appear in court for provincial offences. Generally, this depends on the seriousness of the offence.

The Motor Vehicle Act applies in provincial parks, which allows tickets to be issued on the registered owner of the vehicle for a driving infraction.

For instance, this past weekend, a driver narrowly missed hitting a group of young children as they walked through the campground. Police are following up and continuing to investigate.

There are offences for noise and disturbances in campgrounds. However, police would be required to identify the people

They tried and tried but these black bears at the B.C. Wildlife Park weren’t able to get to the food inside these garbage bins during a product test on Tuesday, July 23. Photo by Dave Eagles – KTW

The real benefit is the contribution to conservation, Grant said, and reducing the bear-human conflict potential.

Guider said plans ato repeat the tests but they need to allow for a gap so that the bears don’t get bored with the challenge of trying to break into the bins.

“If we do it too often they might lose interest and that will impact the results,” Guider said.

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1-800-222-TIPS Clearwater RCMP Report involved. For starters, a license plate from a parked vehicle is helpful for police to follow up.

There is no expectation for one person to confront another in an effort to obtain identification or a name.

Please do not hesitate to contact police about incidents in camping areas in the area.

However, keep in mind that you may be required for court should the issue be disputed. A report simply for information purposes is also helpful to establish a history on a particular area or person.

Highway racers On Friday, July 26, officers received a report of a group of four vehicles travelling at high speeds southbound from Blue River. The cars appeared to be racing through traffic.

The officer patrolled and located the vehicles travelling in a group. They were stopped for speeding however, not for speeding excessively. All four drivers were issued their paperwork and allowed to carry on.

Officers continue to make every effort to keep up with the demands of summer traffic along with dealing with day to day calls for service.

During the month of July, officers made 299 traffic stops and dealt with 182 additional calls for service.

“Who knows? They might be great and be able to do it after just a couple weeks’ rest.”

Staff must also keep in mind the animals’ habits, she said, noting it would be silly to book a testing when the bears are preparing to hibernate and are not active.

Guider explained staff will continue to watch the bears and, if they stop enjoying the tests, will consider ending the program.

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Kids have fun with science Participants in the EUReKA science camp held last week at the Community Resource Center in Clearwater learn about the properties of water during a water fight on the field at Raft River Elementary School. Pictured are (l-r) Billy Biagioni, Riley Philips, and Jayden Vanderkley.

Photos by Keith McNeill

Test your home for Radon gas this coming fall Greg Baytalan Radon gas is the second leading cause of lung cancer after smoking. Radon is a naturally occurring gas found in the ground throughout the world.

Most homes that are in contact with the ground will contain some amount of radon gas. Radon becomes more of a concern when it reaches high levels.

Radon levels vary across the country.

According to Health Canada about seven per cent of the Canadian homes have radon levels that may

be putting residents at risk. Here in the B.C. Interior we have some "hot spot" areas with high radon levels in approximately 40 per cent of homes.

Being heavier than air, radon accumulates in low lying areas like basements.

Many houses contain recreation rooms or suites in the basement that are occupied for many hours per day.

Radon in combination with tobacco smoke, including second-hand smoke can increase the risk substantially.

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The best time to test your home for radon gas is the fall, winter and spring. During the cooler months windows and doors are often closed and rising warm air in a home draws more radon from the ground.

Testing a home is easy and inexpensive.

Testing involves placing a small puck-like kit within the lowest area of the home that could be occupied for more than four hours per day. The kit should remain in that location for a minimum of three months and then mailed to a laboratory for results.

Just because your neighbours tested their homes and found low results does not mean

your home is low too.

The test results for your home can be very different. This is because factors beyond the local geology influence the levels within a building.

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between homes.

Radon can enter a home through the foundation, including concrete, and more so through cracks in a foundation or dirt floor such as older crawl spaces. It can also enter a home through the ventilation system.

The bottom line is that everyone should test their homes for radon to see if this gas (dubbed as the "silent killer") is lurking. If elevated radon levels are found, basic measures can be taken to address the problem.

Further information on radon can be found

on the Health Canada website www.hc-sc. gc.ca/hl-vs/iyh-vsv/ environ/radon-eng.php Test kits are available from BC Lung Association. Give them a call at 1-800665-LUNG (5864).

– Greg Baytalan is an air quality specialist with Interior Health

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Blue River reunion Former residents of Blue River meet with those living presently in the community during a reunion held during the BC Day long weekend. Pictured are (l-r) Rosemarie (Werbowsky) Beaton of Westbank, Becca Beaton of Blue River, Diane Werbowsky of Hope, John Beaton of Blue River, and Bob Werbowsky of Hope. The son of Nick and Mary Werbowsky, Bob Werbowsky, now 80 years old, was born in Blue River and left in the early 1960s because of his job with Transmountain. He and Diane also celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary last weekend. His younger sister, Rosemarie, married Clarence Beaton, John Beaton's older brother (Clarence passed away about two years ago).

About 150 people, many of them from out of town, attended a barbeque hosted by the Thompson Headwaters (TNRD Area B) services committee and director Willow MacDonald at the Blue River Community Hall on Saturday evening.

Photo by Keith McNeill

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Sharon Neufeld talks about the uses of common clover during a workshop on wildcrafting at Upper Clearwater Hall on Saturday. About 20 people turned out for the event. The next Wells Gray World Heritage Year event will be Land Above the Trees with Andy MacKinnon on Aug. 15 and 16.

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Sports Local teen brings home win from High School Rodeo Finals North Thompson Star/ Journal Barriere teen Tristan Holt has returned victorious from the 2013 Canadian High School Rodeo Finals held in Nanton, Alberta.

Holt won the second go round of chute dogging with a 2.9 second run; receiving a beautiful set of championship Montana silversmiths spurs for the win.

Riding his horse Cherokee in the goat tying event, Tristan brought in two very quick times of 10 seconds flat, and a 12.5 second run, enough to place him in second place for both rounds.

In the bull riding event this North Thompson cowboy had

some tough rides. He got bucked off.and was not able to make the eight second horn.

Tristan says he has really appreciates all of the help he received to be able to compete at Nanton; from parents, relatives, sponsors, and friends.

“I want to thank the Hawkings family and my family for making the drive to Alberta to cheer me on,” said Tristan, “A big hug and thank you to my horse Cherokee; and a huge thank you to everyone from my awesome home town of Barriere for the good luck wishes.

Barriere rocks!”

The young cowboy says he really appreciates his parents for

driving him all over B.C. and western Canada to rodeo.

Asked by a lady in Nanton where Barriere was and what it had to offer, Tristan replied, “Barriere is a small town north of Kamloops. We don’t have a Walmart or a Home Depot, but we have the most generous and awesome businesses and people in Canada. Hands down.”

Tristan Holt of Barriere competes in the 2013 Canadian High School Rodeo Finals last month in Nanton, Alberta. Competing in the chute dogging event, Holt won the second go round with a 2.9 second run. Photo

Extra care needed while swimming and boating BC Coroners Service

VALLEY CONNECTOR TRANSIT SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT NOTICE OF ALTERNATIVE APPROVAL PROCESS TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Directors of the Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) intends to adopt Valley Connector Transit Service Establishment Bylaw No. 2424, 2013 unless, by the deadline, at least 10% or more of the eligible electors residing or owning property in the proposed service area indicate that the Board of Directors must obtain the assent of the electors before proceeding.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The intent of Bylaw No. 2424 is to establish the Valley Connector Transit Service to fund the operation of a transit service in portions of Electoral Areas “A” and “O”, in all of Electoral Area “B” and in the Districts of Barriere and Clearwater.

The maximum amount that may be requisitioned annually for the service under Section 803(1)(a) of the Local Government Act shall not exceed: a) The greater of $40,000.00 or $0.068 cents per $1,000 of the net taxable value of land and improvements in portions of Electoral Area “A”, portions of Electoral Area “O”, the District of Barriere, and the District of Clearwater; and

VICTORIA – BC Coroners Service is again urging residents and visitors to take care while enjoying recreational water activities, especially boating and swimming.

A new review just completed by the Coroners Service shows that boating is significantly the highest-risk activity for drowning among recreational water users. A total of 37.5

per cent of persons who drowned in recreational cases in the five-and-a-half years from Jan. 1, 2008 to July 29, 2013, were engaged in some type of boating activity at the time. This included powerboats, rowboats, sailboats, canoes, kayaks, and pontoon boats, and also those who were fishing from a boat when things went wrong.

The single most effective step to take while boating in any small craft is to wear a properly-fitted

b) The greater of $10,000.00 or $0.057 cents per $1,000 of the net taxable value of land and improvements in Electoral Area “B”.

The boundaries of the Valley Connector Transit Service area are outlined on Schedule “A” to Bylaw No. 2424, and can be viewed at www.tnrd.ca. Click on Valley Connector Transit AAP located in the Quick Links.

ELECTOR RESPONSE FORM: The Elector Response Form must be in the form established by the Board of Directors and is available at the offices of the TNRD during regular office hours noted below or from the TNRD website at www.tnrd.ca. Click on Valley Connector Transit AAP located in the Quick Links.

WHO MAY SIGN THE ELECTOR RESPONSE FORM: Electors, resident or owning property, within the boundaries of the Valley Connector Transit Service Area are the only persons entitled to sign the Elector Response Form. An elector is a person who meets the requirements and qualifications defined by the Local Government Act and will be described in detail on the Elector Response Form.

The Board of Directors has resolved that a fair estimate of the total number of electors in the subject area shall be 4,814.

Section 86 (1) (d) of the Community Charter requires that to negate the alternative approval process, 10% or more (482 or more) eligible electors must sign the Elector Response Form to prevent the Board of Directors from proceeding with the adoption of the above noted bylaw without the assent of the electors (referendum).

DEADLINE: The Elector Response Form must be submitted to the undersigned before 4:00 p.m. on Monday, September 9, 2013.

2013

Rockin’

at the Regatta 2013!

Dear Regatta Guy,

So excited for the Regatta! Little worried though—my husband wants me to be in the Rotary Relay Race & Chase…he’s the biker, I’m the runner but really, I only know how to jog—is this a race for people who look sleek in spandex?

Sincerely, Midlife Wife with Midlife Middle

Dear Middle M,

Dated at Kamloops, BC this 19th day of July, 2013.

What’s the best thing about Oreo Cookies? The filling in the middle! The middle is always the best part and for this year’s Regatta—the middle means snacks!

You bet—our halfway point comes with a snack station. We don’t want you to get worn out—there’s a full day of fun in the sun ahead! The Rotary Relay Race & Chase is team bonding, crazy costumes and if Clearwater comes up with 20 teams—Insight Tire will donate $200 to Rotary! Did we mention the $50 GC for best costume and team spirit? You’ll do GREAT!

LIZ CORNWELL Corporate Officer / Manager of Legislative Services

ClearwaterCanoeRegatta.com

OFFICE HOuRS: A copy of the bylaw and the Elector Response form may be inspected on and printed from the TNRD’s website at www.tnrd.ca, or both documents may be picked up at the TNRD office, at #300, 465 Victoria Street, Kamloops, BC during regular office hours, Monday to Friday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Any questions may be directed to the undersigned by calling (250) 377-8673 or 1-877-377-8673 (toll free in BC).

personal floatation device (PFD) at all times when on the water. A study from the University of Washington suggests that as many as one in two recreational-boating deaths would be prevented by this one step alone. Another study, from the New York state health department, found that more than 70 per cent of recreational boating deaths occurred when the person became separated from their water craft, either through falling overboard, the boat capsizing, or even deliberately choosing to go for a swim.

In all those cases, the fact that a PFD was aboard the boat was of no assistance to the person.

The Coroners Service review shows that the second-most risky activity in recreational water use is swimming, with 28 per cent of the deaths occurring amongst swimmers.

The total number of accidental drownings from Jan. 1 to July 29 this year in B.C. is 45, exactly the average of the past five years and a slight decrease from 2012 figures.

However, August is historically the month with the highest number of drowning cases, prompting a need for ongoing vigilance.

Water safety tips: * Always wear a properly fitting Personal Floatation Device.

Children, non-swimmers and weak swimmers should also wear a PFD when around water. * Alcohol and waterrelated activities do not mix, any more than alcohol and driving do. B.C. statistics show that between one-third and one-half of those who drown are impaired by alcohol or drugs. * Always supervise children anywhere near water. Preschool-aged children can drown in only a few centimetres of water, and the drowning is often silent.

Proper supervision for children of this age involves always having them within arm’s length of a responsible adult. * Be aware of the water conditions where you are planning your activities. Check the weather forecast before heading out, and also do a visual inspection of the area. * Never dive into unknown waters.

Unexpectedly shallow water or hidden obstacles underwater can easily prove fatal.

Diving from cliffs or from other great heights is an exceptionally high-risk activity.

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New meters, rates await downtown parkers Andrea Klassen Kamloops This Week Downtown shoppers and workers will have at least a few more months of 50-cent-per-hour parking to enjoy.

At its Tuesday, July 29 meeting Kamloops city council awarded a tender for new, digital pay hubs for the downtown core that will pave the way for a meter-rate hike.

But, according to a report from community safety manger Jon Wilson, it’s unlikely the new technology will be in place before October.

Unlike the existing meters, the new meters — which take credit and debit cards as well as coins — aren’t tied to specific parking spaces.

Instead, motorists will enter their licence-plate number into one of the pay hubs and buy time that can be used anywhere downtown.

The new meters will also allow users to purchase a third hour of time at a slightly more elevated cost.

Once the meters are in place, the cost of parking will rise to $1 per hour.

less to operate each year, Wilson said, because of lower than expected costs for replacement

While the city looked at three bids for the pay stations, Wilson said it opted to stick with Precise ParkLink, which already supplies off-street parking technology at the Tournament Capital Centre and other lots.

Wilson said Precise’s proposal offered the best overall value to the city and that the cost to purchase and install the new meters, about $1.2 million, is $500,000 less than initially anticipated.

The new meter program will also cost about $170,000

Drowning deaths up in B.C. Black Press

The long hot summer days of July have seen in a spike in the number of drowning deaths around B.C. There have been 43 drowning deaths so far in 2013, up from 25 in the same period as 2012, BC Stats reported Monday.

An analysis by the B.C. Coroners Service found that from 2008 to 2012, half of all drowning victims were involved in recreational activi-

costs. That will allow the city to put away more money to replace and repair the technology.

All funds raised benefit the Clearwater Rodeo Rednecks 4-H Club

ties, and nearly 60 per cent happened between May and August.

The B.C. Interior had the largest proportion of drowning deaths, 35.5 per cent, followed by Vancouver Island with 24.4 per cent.

Five per cent of drownings occurred on the job, while the rest were for situations such as vehicle accidents, falls into water and deaths in bathtubs. The likeliest age groups are 20 to 19 (20.9 per cent of deaths) and 50 to 59 (19.7 per cent).

Beat the summer heat and save money BC Hydro VANCOUVER: Hot temperatures this summer might make you look for shade, but they also represent opportunities to save money on your electricity.

People use electricity differently, and if you are going on vacation or staying put this summer, here are some tips and annual savings to help keep out the heat and reduce your costs.

• Set outdoor energy-efficient lamps on timers • Unplug your electronics when you go out to save up to ten per cent on your bill.

• Hang dry half of your laundry to save up to $50.

• Shade your windows and block up to 65 per cent of the heat.

• Take your cooking outside to reduce the use of your stove or oven.

• Use a ceiling fan to lower the indoor temperature by up to ten per cent and conserve energy.

• Reduce your shower time by one minute and save $15 per person.

• Unplug your second fridge and save $85.

BC Hydro encourages customers to create an online account, called MyHydro, to track electricity consumption and manage their accounts.

Bring the whole family out for a movie night in the park!

Clearwater Secondary Field

August 14 - Brave (PG)

Time: 7:00pm concession & activities begin. Movie starts at dusk (around 8:30pm).

Admission: Suggested donation $3 per person or $10 per family.

More Info: interiorsavings.com

Becoming Shiloh coming up on the weekend Robyn Rexin Becoming Shiloh, a weekend of gospel/ blue grass music, will be held at Serenity on August 9 – 11.

Activities on Friday, Aug. 9, begin at 6 p.m., while Saturday and Sunday are all day.

Shiloh’s Chapel will be held on Sunday morning. Entrance fee for Becoming Shiloh is by donation. There will be a concession and free camping is avail-

able. Everyone should bring their own lawn chair.

Several workshops are planned for adults and there will be children’s games. Local and out of town bands will be performing.

Everyone is welcome to come.

This is the sixth year that the Vavenby Christian Church has organized the event.

Serenity Center for the Performing Arts is located on Lost

“When you need us, we’re close by” 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.

NORTH THOMPSON FUNERAL SERVICES 73 Taren Drive, Clearwater, BC, V0E 1N2

Call Drake at 250-674-3030 or 1-877-674-3030 day or night.

Drake Smith, MSW (Funeral Director/Owner)

Creek Road approximately halfway between Vavenby and Birch

Island (on the south bank of the North Thompson River).

This August join us for Interior Savings Moonlight Movie Nights in Lillooet, Kamloops, Barriere, Clearwater, Vernon, Kelowna, West Kelowna and ending in Oliver.

Church Directory

Clearwater Christian Church

“an Independent” congregation in fellowship with the broader Christian community in the area.

Your places of worship

Meeting at: 11 Lodge Drive (Behind Fields Store)

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

VAVENBY CHRISTIAN CHURCH

3083 Capostinsky Rd. • Service 11 a.m.

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

St James Catholic Church

Sunday Service Mass • 11am - 12pm Tuesday & Thursday 10am 324 Clearwater Village Road 250-672-5949 Father Don O’Reilly

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

CLEARWATER UNITED CHURCH Meeting at Catholic Church of St. James

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Sunday 9am

Rev. Brian Krushel

250-672-5653 • 250-674-3615 www.norththompsonpc.ca

Clearwater Living Streams Christian Fellowship Meeting at New Life Assembly every Sunday 5:00pm

Contact Dave Meehan 250-674-3217 email: livingstreams@hotmail.com Clearwater Community Church open to everyone - all denominations

CLEARWATER NEW LIFE ASSEMBLY Dan Daase - Pastor Sunday Morning Worship 10:30am

(Kids church during service)

Wednesdays Am Ladies Bible Study Thursday 3-5pm Kids Club

Phone: 250-674-2345

308 W Old N Thompson Hwy

COMMUNITY BAPTIST 24E Old North Thompson Hwy

Worship Service 10:30 Pastor Mike Kiewitt 250.674.1332 www.ccbaptist.ca

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Stories ofCHECK hardship and happiness: YOUR MARKET Part 2

a Arrow Lake News (Nakusp) a Burns Lake District News a Quesnel Cariboo Observer a Ashcroft Cache Creek Journal a Merritt Herald a Revelstoke Times Review Zellers Keith McNeill a Caledonia Courier (Ft. St. James) a Valley Jack Express (Merritt)and Davy Andersonawere Salmon Arm Observer a Castlegar a North Starwho Journal (Barriere) twoThompson bachelors lived near Hempa Shuswap Market News a Eagle Valley News a North Thompson Times (Clearwater) a Smithers Interior News Creek. When Davy Anderson sold his Note: The following is part aEditor's Golden Star a Northern Sentinel (Kitimat) a Summerland Review or Bulletin homestead (which didn't have a house) to Standard two a report a of Houston Todayon a presentation by Clara a Omineca Express (Vanderhoof) a Terrace a Invermere ValleyFerguson Echo MileHelset House Free Press Jack and Dave moved a Vernon Morning Star in 1941, Ritcey and Ellen on the history ofa 100Ted a Kamloops This Week Penticton Western News a Weekend Advertiser (Kitimat) into a little cabin on Jack's homestead and Upper Clearwater.

The Wells Gray World a a Kelowna Capital News a Princeton/Similkameen a Williams Lake Tribune theyGeorge invited Helset family to liveainWilliams the Lake Weekender Heritage Year event was held in the Upper a Prince a Kootenay Advertiser (Cranbrook) Freethe Press

Clearwater Hall on July 19.

The Ludtke family came to the Clearwater River Valley by horse and wagon from North Dakota. The 2,000 mile trip took Gus Ludtke and the two oldest boys two months. Berta Ludtke travelled by train with the younger children.

The fire of 1926 was started by lightning near Spahats Creek. After smouldering for several weeks, it was blown north by a strong wind, destroying homes and bridges.

The Ludtke family survived by taking shelter in a stream. Years later the boys could remember having to breathe only near the water because of the heat.

All three boys, Charlie, Lawrence and Fred, later took up farms in the Upper Clearwater.

Charlie was the mailman for many years. He had a very good memory – when he was asked to do a favor, such as fetch something in town, he never forgot. He put his memory to use in later years when he wrote a column for the Times.

Jack Tunningley homesteaded what is now Nakiska Ranch. A war veteran, he was never happy and eventually took his own life.

A couple named Wilson came from Ontario to raise beef. Unfortunately, Mr. Wilson ran afoul of a man named Jim McGinnis, who shot and killed him.

Mrs. Wilson later said that, except for “that unfortunate incident,” she enjoyed her time in the valley.

Clara Ritcey remembered that Mrs. Wilson had a fur coat and muff that she sometimes wore.

main house. In exchange for this generous offer, Jennie Helset cooked for the two bachelors.

Zellers, however, liked to make his own breakfast, which consisted of hot coffee with a raw egg, milk and sugar mixed in.

Anderson came from Finland in 1918.

He sold his hunter & fisherman guiding business to Ted Helset in 1942.

Clara Ritcey remembered Anderson once bought a knife for her brother and a necklace for herself. Both children were thrilled, although her brother probably

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Ellen Ferguson (l) and her sister, Clara Ritcey, tell of their memories of the pioneers of Upper Clearwater during a presentation at Upper Clearwater Hall on July 19. Photo by Keith McNeill

was a little young for such a dangerous gift.

The Blake family came to Hemp Creek in 1931 from Edmonton.

They were well prepared. Mrs. Blake had bought some waterproof canvas and used it to make a huge tent plus packsacks.

They were related to the Emery's of

Blackpool and the daughter, Kay Blake, stayed at the Emery's while she went to school.

Kay later helped Jessie Emery build the Bee Farm in Upper Clearwater.

Once Mrs. Blake and Kay took a shipment of chickens on foot from Blackpool to Clearwater. They were starting up the road to Upper Clearwater when they got a lift.

Kay walked ahead of the vehicle when they came to the narrow bridges over First, Second and Third canyons, in case there was someone coming the other way.

Mr. Blake eventually left but Mrs. Blake stayed on for a while before leaving for Washington state.

The land now occupied by Helmcken Falls Lodge was first homesteaded by Pete MacDougall.

He was a good friend of Mike Majerus, who had a farm farther north.

MacDougall never had enough money, while Majerus always seemed to have extra.

One day MacDougall helped himself to some things from Majerus' cabin while Majerus was not home.

Majerus called the police, who arrested and charged MacDougall.

The trial was held in Kamloops and the judge found MacDougall guilty. He was given the choice of paying a fine or going to jail.

MacDougall said he had no money so he would have to go to jail. Majerus was horrified that his friend would be incarcerated and so paid his fine. The two went out to have some beer together (with Majerus paying) and then they traveled back home.

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THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK You have many years to live do things you will be proud to remember.

(A saying of the Skinka.)

EUREKA SUMMER CAMP! At EUReKA! you will get to do Crazy Chemistry, unBelievable Biology, Exciting Engineering, and Funky Physics.

The best part is… you get to do all your own experiments!

Who: Anyone 7 to 14 years old When: July 29 - Aug 2 Time: Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Where: Community Resource Centre $160/camper To register: Please visit www.tru.ca/eureka or call us at (250) 371-5534 to learn more!

UPCOMING COURSES: OFA LEVEL 1 FIRST AID AUG 16

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UPCOMING COURSES: ECON 1900 PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS TUES & THURS, 6:00PM – 7:20PM SEP 3 – DEC 13

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WED, 6:00PM – 8:50PM SEP 3 – DEC 13

UPCOMING EVENTS

Aug. 8: Star gazing Festival @ Trophy Mnt Buffalo Ranch Gates open 7:30 Aug. 10: Farmers’ Market, 9 am – noon, beside Interior Whitewater building.

Aug. 10: Elks Pancake Breakfast, $6/person, Elks Hall Aug. 10: Thompson Valley Hereford Breeders Annual Field Day, Little Fort, info 250-677-4372 Aug. 10-11: Mens slo-pitch tournament, To register 250-674-8009 or sportsdocbc.ca. Beer gardens, concession, 50/50 Aug 10: Community Living with Dr. Art Hister. 10am pancake breakfast-Elks Hall. 11am 2hr hike. 4pm Meet & Greet-Clw Legion followed by dinner at 6pm & Seminar at 7pm Aug. 14: Interior Savings Moonlite Movie Night, Brave (PG), CSS field, gates open 7 pm, movie starts at dusk.

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Aug. 14: Wells Gray Night Market, 6-9 pm, Wells Gray Info Centre Aug. 16: OFA Level 1 First Aid course. Register 250-674-3530 Aug. 20: Regular Council meeting, 7 pm, District council chambers Aug. 20: Infrastructure/Parks & Recreation Committee meeting, 5 pm, District office.

Aug. 20: Regular Council meeting, 7 pm, District office.

Aug. 23: Ambassador Program Coronation, 7 pm, Barriere Elementary School gym Aug. 28: First Fish Ceremony Aug. 27-29: Volleyball Camp, CSS gym, $36, info: 250-674-1878, register 250-674-2257 Aug 31 - Sept 2: North Thompson Fall Fair & Rodeo in Barriere.

TEL: 250.674.3530 IN PERSON: 224 Candle Creek Rd. EMAIL: sarduini@tru.ca • www.tru.ca/regional_centres/clearwater

ONGOING EVENTS

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT • Coffee House: 1st Friday every month - Little Fort Community Hall. 6:30, mic $4/person. Bill Fowler 250-672-5116 • Raft River Rockhounds: 3rd Sun of the mth. 250-674-2700 • Women in Business Luncheon: 2nd Wed. of the mth at Wells Gray Inn, 12–2 pm. Preregister at 250-674-2700 • Clearwater Choir: Youth 3:30 - 5 pm; Adult 6:30 - 9 pm, Tuesdays, Clearwater Christian Church • Crafts & Conversations with Cheryl. Tuesdays 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at the North Thompson Aboriginal Sharing Center.

Phone 250-674-3703 for more info.

• Clearwater Farmer’s Market every Saturday from 9:00 am – Noon. For more info 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. 5pm: 250-587-6503 • Blackpool Community Hall Coffee House; Local musicians – every 2nd Fri. of the mth. 6:30pm. 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 Bill 250-672-5116 • Fun Darts Fri. at the Royal Canadian Legion. 6 pm.

CHILDREN & FAMILIES • Clearwater Breastfeeding Group: 3rd Wed. of every month 7:30pm @ YCS • Mother Goose - Mornings, reg. call Kerry 250-674-2600 ext 227 • NT BC Home Schoolers: Meets Fri. afternoons. Call Leanna 250-674-0057 for details • Kids Club: Clearwater New Life Assembly. Meets every Thur.

3-5 pm. Ages 5-12. For info contact Bobbi @ 250-674-3346

HEALTH & HEALING • Shambhala Meditation Group: meets every Tuesday at Forest House 6:30-8:00 pm. Info: 250-587-6373.

• Connections Healing Rooms - Fridays 1-3pm (except stat. holidays). 86 Young Rd. No charge. Sponsored by Living Streams Christian Church. www.healingrooms.com.

• Healthy Choices – Tues 9am Clearwater Christian Church bsmnt (behind Fields). $2/wk drop-in free. Call Kim 250-674-0224 • Clearwater & District Hospice 3rd Mon. Sept-Jun 10am Legion.

RECREATION • Drop-in soccer: May-Sept. Tuesdays & Thursday at 7pm at CSS field. Everyone welcome!

• Bowling: Mon. 10–12pm & 1-3pm; Thurs., 1-3pm. Seniors Centre at Evergreen Acres. 250-674-2699 • Clearwater Sno-Drifters: 1st Thurs every mth. 250-676-9414 • CNT Rod & Gun Club: 3rd Tues. of the mth. Blackpool Hall 7pm Nov., Jan., & Mar. AGM in May • Drop in Tennis: May-Sept. Mon & Thurs 6:30pm All levels.

Double & single play. Rotary Sports Park.

• Volleyball: Tues. 7:30-9:00 PM, Jan. 15 - Apr. 30, 2013. Clearwater Secondary School Gym, $2 drop in.

• Yoga Tree – Call or email Annie 250-674-2468 annie.pomme@ hotmail.com • Core Strength Fitness. Tuesdays. 10-11am 250-674-0001 • Walking Club: Indoors: Wed. Jan. 30 - Mar. 13, 6:30 - 7:30 AM at Clearwater Secondary. FREE. 250-674-1878 for more info.

• Drop-in Curling: Fri. Jan. 11 - Mar. 8, 7:00 PM, $5. Brooms and sliders available.

• Badminton: Mon & Wed, Oct – Mar, CSS gym, 7:30-9:30 pm, $3 drop-in fee, info 250-674-2518 SENIORS • Wells Gray Country Senior’s Society 3rd Sun Social Meet at the Wells Gray Hotel at 12:30pm for lunch or dessert, & chat • Wells Gray Country Senior’s Society Book Club Last Thursday of the month at 2pm at the public library. All seniors welcome.

For a complete list of our area’s COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS stop in at the Times office and pick up your copy of the North Thompson Community Directory • Brookfield Mall Clearwater • 250-674-3343

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Happy Occasions: Happy Birthday, Happy Anniversary, etc.

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Ads may be submitted by phone if charged to a VISA, MC or an existing account.

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Learn How To Make Rosaries, July 27, 10am at the Volunteer Centre. Free, but please call Margaret at 250-672-9330 (evenings) to register. Will do another session on August 24.

Information Safe Home Response Providing a safe place to escape for women and their children.

Volunteers always needed.

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NORTH THOMPSON JOBS

An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring dozer and excavator operators. Lodging and meals provided. Drug testing required. Call (780)723-5051 Edson, Alta.

Company Operating Name: Barriere Motor Inn 1983 Ltd. Business Address: 4347 Yellowhead Highway, Barriere, BC, Canada, V0E1E0 Title of position: Assistant Manager - Hotel (1) Accommodation Service Manager - Hotel (1) Number of Positions: 2 Preference: Preference will be given to females NOC: 0632 Job Duties: Negotiate with the clients for the use of facilities; Negotiate with suppliers for supplies, etc; Prepare & monitor revenue & expenses; Resolve complaints of the customer; Supervise staff, set work schedules; Implement & evaluate policies.

Skills: Education - Bachelors degree; Experience -2 years in hotel (minimum).

Wage Rate: $17.00/hr.

Title of Position: Cook - Indian (Ethnic) Foods.

Number of Position: 1 NOC: 6322 Job Duties: Plan menu, determine food size portions, estimate food requirement; Monitor & order supplies & oversee kitchen area; Clean work & kitchen area; Set up & oversee buffets; Maintain inventory & records of food, supplies & equipment; Prepare & cook complete meals &/or individual dishes & food; May hire & train kitchen staff.

Wage Rate: Minimum $12.00/ hr. - Maximum $16.00/hr.

Terms of Employment: Permanent Positions Location of Work: Barriere, BC (Town) Contact Information: knightsinnbarriere1983@yahoo.com (Email), 250-672-5586 (Fax) NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE GUARANTEED JOB Placement: General Laborers and Tradesmen For Oil & Gas Industry.

Call 24hr Free Recorded Message. For Information 1-800-972-0209.

CLEARWATER EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

Employment Program of British Colum The Operated by Yellowhead Community The Services The Employment Program of BC is funded by the Government of Canada & the Province of British Columbia

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

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

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Obituaries

Clark sworn in, launches core review

By Tom Fletcher, Black Press Premier Christy Clark took a break from cabinet meetings in Vancouver Tuesday, July 30 to be sworn in as MLA for WestsideKelowna.

One of the cabinet's first tasks is to launch a "core review" of government programs, with a target of reducing overall program spending by $50 million this year.

Energy and Mines Minister Bill Bennett is in charge of the cost-cutting exercise, and was to release terms of reference for it on Wednesday.

Clerk of the legislature Craig James administers the oath of office to Premier Christy Clark has described Clark, making her officially the MLA for Westside-Kelowna. The private ceremony this core review as dif- was held outside cabinet offices at Canada Place, Vancouver Tuesday. ferent from the one that B.C. government photo former premier Gordon Campbell led after Clark led the B.C. Liberals to a 48-seat the B.C. Liberal Party majority in the May 14 election, but lost her own formed government in 2001. The new review will seat in Vancouver-Point Grey. Westside-Kelowna focus on identifying functions that don't need MLA Ben Stewart agree to step aside so Clark to be done by government, and reducing excescould run in that seat, which she won handily in sive regulation that Clark described as a natural a July 10 by-election. accumulation of all governments over time.

Crime declines, B.C. third in Canada Black Press There were 357,192 policereported Criminal Code violations in B.C. in 2012, a decline of two per cent from the previous year, Statistics Canada reports.

B.C.'s crime rate was third in Canada last year, behind Saskatchewan and Manitoba.

The lowest rates were in Ontario and Quebec.

Homicide cases dropped from 87 to 71, with 28 of those treated as first-degree murder.

The number of police-reported attempted murders rose four per cent to 83.

Property crime was up slightly in 2012, with 217,767 incidents reported. There

were 97 arsons reported, an increase of a third from 2011.

Break and enters to steal a firearm rose to 119, the latest of a series of increases since 11 such incidents were reported in 2008.

Vehicle thefts have declined by 45 per cent since 2008, with 12,584 reported to police in 2012.

Keep food-borne illness off your summer menu It’s the time of year when many of us enjoy cooking outdoors - in parks, campgrounds and back yards. This pleasurable summer pastime of casual dining also provides ideal conditions for outbreaks of food-borne illness.

Food-borne illness peaks during the months of May through September because of barbecuing and outdoor eating.

E. coli, Salmonella and Campylobacter are examples of some of the many bacteria related to handling raw meats and other perishable food items.

That’s why it’s vital to be sure items are refrigerated, well cooked and handled with care.

Outdoor chefs should keep food safety in mind as they are preparing summer feasts. These four words can help you reduce the risk: • Clean: Wash your hands with soap and warm water before and after handling food. Wash all dishes, cutting boards and counters with hot soapy water.

• Separate: Keep raw foods away from cooked foods to avoid cross-contamination.

Store raw meat at the bottom of the fridge or cooler to prevent juices from dripping

onto other foods.

Always use a clean plate when taking cooked meat off the barbeque.

• Cook: Properly cooking food will kill harmful bacteria.

Cook all meat to the appropriate internal temperature – see Health Canada’s Safe Internal Cooking Temperatures chart www.healthycanadians.gc.ca/eating-nutrition/safety-salubrite/ cook-temperaturescuisson-eng.php) for more details. Use a digital food thermometer to measure the inside temperature of cooked meats.

Once cooked, keep hot foods at 60ºC or hotter until ready to serve.

• Chill: Always thaw meat in the fridge, microwave, or under cold running water – never at room temperature. Do not let cooked food sit out at room temperature or in the sun for more than two hours. Cool any leftovers right away.

Finally, keep cold foods cold at 4ºC or lower.

For more tips, go to Interior Health’s website for the Life Begins At 40 degrees brochure or Health Canada’s Summer Food Safety Tips (www.healthycanadians.gc.ca/eatingnutrition/safety-salubrite/summer-safetysalubrite-ete-eng.php).

– Kevin Touchet is the manager of environmental health with Interior Health

Robert Arthur Collison March 12, 1921 - July 11, 2013 Robert Arthur Collison (Bob) born March 12, 1921 in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan passed away peacefully at Forest View Place, Clearwater BC. He was 92 years old.

For years Bob was a very active member of the Anglican Church. Prior to Clearwater he sang in the church choir, and was also the Rector and People’s warden. He brought the first mobile steel spar to Clearwater in 1966 to log for Clearwater Timber Products. In the late 70’s Bob was on the committee that obtained land from the Women’s Institute to build the Blackpool Fire Hall. He was an original Lions member and was involved in the Lions project to build Evergreen Acres Housing for seniors. Bob worked hard to see the Senior Center happen. For many years he was Santa (Inez, Mrs. Claus) for the annual No Host Bazaar and Skate-a-Thon that were hosted by the Hospital Auxiliary. He enjoyed carpet bowling and his team won Silver at the BC Senior’s Games. After retirement from Weyerhaeuser in 1984 Bob and Inez enjoyed travelling to many places in Canada, United States and Mexico.

Bob will be fondly remembered by his family: son Bill (Marilyn) of Clearwater, granddaughters Jennifer (Sam) of Surrey, BC, Melinda of Parksville, BC, great grandsons Jordan and Matthew of Parksville, BC.; son John (Charlene) of Golden, BC, granddaughters Laura of Edmonton, AB and Melissa of Calgary AB; daughter Sue (Bill) Ludtke of Clearwater, BC, grandson Jonathan of Ladysmith, BC, granddaughter Sara of Kamloops, BC.; brother-in-law

Harvey (Madeline) Copeland of Quesnel, BC as well as several special nieces and nephews.

Bob was predeceased by the love of his life, wife of 60 years, Inez, infant son Bobby, his parents John and Ada, brothers Jim, Dick, Jack, sisters Molly, Doris, Queenie and Helen.

The family would like to thank the doctors and staff of Forest View Place for their kind care of our Dad. Flowers are gratefully declined in favour of donation to the Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital Auxiliary 640 Park Drive, Clearwater, BC V0E 1N1.

Following cremation a Celebration of Bob’s life will be held on August 24, 2013, 2 p.m. at the Clearwater Community Baptist Church. Interment is to follow at Riverview Cemetery, Clearwater, BC. The Reverend Bruce Chamberlayne will officiate. Funeral arrangements entrusted to North Thompson Funeral Services, 73 Taren Drive Clearwater, BC V0E 1N2 Phone 250-674-3030.

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A special day during Wells Gray World Heritage Year Kay Knox Could there be a better way to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the discovery of Helmcken Falls than to hike to its brink along the south rim trail? With Roland Neave as knowledgeable leader, on a sunny day with few insects and a group of lively, interested hikers – nope!

A century ago, surveyor Robert H. Lee noted the existence of a huge waterfall “with a drop of at least 450 feet” on the Murtle River. (Were First Nations people there first? Perhaps, but it appears they did not frequent this area.)

At Upper Clearwater hall on July 24, Roland Neave, author of Exploring Wells Gray Park, gave the well-researched details, in a concise, thought-provoking, sometimes amusing lecture to some 30 attentive attendees from Clearwater, Kamloops and elsewhere. Lee’s report enthused about the whole area, including recommending much of it, despite its elevation and heavily wooded growth, as “prime agricultural land”. Maybe not…

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Camp 9, where he and perhaps six assistants stayed while surveying lots in the area,” Roland explained, adding, “and July 24 is the date of his discovery of these impressive falls.”

Despite his many contributions to the development of Kamloops and remarkably accurate surveys of lots on Murtle Plateau and in Upper Clearwater, only one narrow street, four blocks long, in Kamloops, bears his name. A cairn of rocks, a post planted in the middle, indicated corners of lots, some of which still remain.

“Their positions have been checked with the latest technology,” Roland commented, “and those original markers are

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only centimetres off the dot.”

We hikers roundly supported Neave and Trevor Goward’s suggestion that the small waterfall below Helmcken Falls be named Lee Falls in his honour.

Leaving the hall (and Ellen Ferguson who had graciously supplied hot beverages and goodies), the convoy car-pooled to the trailhead above Murtle River and its swirling Mushbowl. Goward told us a short story before we set off to hike the mainly level, four km trail to an unfenced view of the falls and its yawning canyon.

“I’d stop my groups of students once we could hear the falls and feel the reverberation,” he said. “Then I would tell them: ‘It takes six seconds for a drop of water to fall from top to bottom’.

Participants in a Wells Gray World Heritage Year hike to the south rim of Helmcken Falls check for signs of previous habitation at the apparent site of Camp 9, the place where surveyor Robert H. Lee was based out of when he made the first recorded discovery of Helmcken Falls in 1913. Photo by Kay Knox

I’d count off that time while they imagined that descent. I never had any trouble getting them to stay back from the edge!”

Roland remembers encouraging photographers to lie on their

stomachs to get good shots.

“However,” he added, “we came back a year later and that shelf had fallen away.

There’s nothing underneath,” he emphasised.

“That spraying water

is continually carving.”

Okay – we’d been warned….

While not a difficult trail, rocks and roots underfoot kept us looking down rather than gawking at the tall trees and thick

underbrush (including plump huckleberries) through which Robert Lee and his men had dragged survey chains, somehow keeping them in alignment.

Partway along, Roland called a halt.

“From Lee’s map,” he explained, “I figure this was the site of Camp 9. Perhaps their garbage dump could be found with a metal detector. A study of ages of trees might provide another clue, for they probably cleared a small area.”

We looked around, enthralled, trying to picture the scene in 1913. Murtle River chattered musically along nearby, as it does for much of the trail – until the big drop.

Swirling mist, changing sound and some vibration heralded our arrival.

Photographs were taken – carefully. A double rainbow provided an extra bonus to the well-known sight of this awesome waterfall, though now from a closer viewpoint and different angle. Across the majestic canyon it has created, visitors from far and near stood behind safety fences to marvel at the sight.

No wonder Robert Lee marvelled. He suggested it be named after then-premier Richard McBride; he in turn insisted that it honour Dr. J.S. Helmcken, who had played a major role in BC’s becoming part of Canada.

This was a great tribute indeed, but we were so much more fortunate than he was – we saw Helmcken Falls; he did not. We viewed them in glorious sunshine, commemorating the day when Robert H. Lee found them exactly 100 years earlier.

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