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Speak to the Wild meeting attracts distinguished participants Keith McNeill

“It had to be by far the most distinguished group of people we've had in our Valley. The people of Clearwater and indeed Canada will be hearing about our resolutions in the weeks and months to come.” That was the assessment of Upper Clearwater naturalist Trevor Goward following Speak to the Wild, a conference that saw some of Canada's best known thinkers, writers, scientists and poets gather in the Upper Clearwater Hall and visit Wells Gray Park. The conference began on Wednesday evening, Sept. 4 and ended on Sunday morning, Sept. 8. About 60 people attended, coming from as far away as Austria, Arizona, and New Mexico, as well as Ontario, Saskatchewan, Alberta and B.C. Theme of the conference was the development of a land ethic for Canada, said Goward. This would tie in with a campaign the David Suzuki Foundation is about to lead that calls for enshrining the right to a healthy environment in the Canadian constitution. The checks and balances in our present political system are not working, Goward felt. Such a constitutional amendment would limit the powers of governments and corporations to damage the environment. “This isn't to say we shouldn't have mining or logging,” he said. “Things need to be kept in proportion. The rights of Canadians are being trampled on and the rights of other species are being trampled on.” The mountain caribou is an emblem of what is going on, he said. Wells Gray Park is the last longterm hope for the species, and if the mountain caribou can-

not be saved, then there is little hope for other, less charismatic species. Highlights of the conference included British Columbian ethnobotanist Nancy Turner speak-

Zwicky, who gave a crash course in western philosophy along the way. David Boyd of University of Victoria, a world authority on land ethics and having

of Simpcw First Nation were invited but none were able to attend. However, Joan E. Morris (Sellemah) of Songhees Nation near Nanaimo made sure a First Nation perspective was heard.

At one point in the windup she chided the gathering for not reaching a consensus. "This is bull s--t," she said. The overwhelming feeling of those attending was that there should be more Talk to the Wild conferences, Goward said, and that they should be in Upper Clearwater. Many would like the next gathering to be held next spring, but Goward said he was not sure he would have the time to organize it. “In the next few months, the people of Canada will be asked what kind of Canada they want to live in,” Goward said. “It's the people who should be pushing, not the leaders.” Speak to the Wild was a Wells Gray World Heritage Year event. The next event on the calendar will be Mostly Mosses with Curtis Bjork and others on Sept. 26. For a related story, the photos on page A7.

Some of the participants in the Speak to the Wild conference take a moment to relax together. Pictured are (l-r) Upper Clearwater naturalist Trevor Goward, ethnobotanist Nancy Turner, Joan E. Morris (Sellemah) of Songhees Nation near Nanaimo, and Thompson Rivers University dean of science Tom Dickinson. Goward and Dickinson paid lead roles in organizing the event. Photo by Keith McNeill

ing about kincentricity, which means swearing allegiance to other creatures and giving them the respect we give other people. Another was two presentations from American cultural ecologist David Abrams that started and ended the conference. Abrams was unable to attend due to health reasons, but his presentations were summarized by Canadian philosopher Jan

rights for nature enshrined in constitutions, also was unable to attend. However, he sent a video that compared what is being done in Canada with initiatives in other countries. The last speaker, Sharon Butala, had many of the audience in tears as she spoke about her connection to her home place in Saskatchewan. Goward said representatives

Speak to the Wild conference participants discuss a point during the windup meeting on Saturday evening in Upper Clearwater Hall. There should be more Speak to the Wild conferences in the same venue, many said. Photo by Keith McNeill

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Salmon Run held for final time Times Staff Simpcw First Nation held what might be its final Salmon Run on Saturday, Sept. 7, according to band council member Tina Donald. “Our Salmon Run served two purposes,” Donald said. “One was to protest CNR's wanting to twin track from Jasper to Vancouver, which would have impacted our salmon spawning ground in the North Thompson and Fraser rivers; the other was a title and rights issue, being out on the land and claiming our traditional territory.” The first group on Saturday started with a smudge ceremony by the Fraser River at Tete jaune Cache at 6 a.m., she reported. Tom Eustache, Skylar Camile Eustache, Cory McGregor and Donald rode for 100 km. They met with the second group just south of Thunder River. Members of the second group were Nathan, Marie, Pat and Robert Matthew. On Sunday Arnold Baptiste and his family, along with Ian Cameron, started in Clearwater at 8 a.m. and rode to Louis Creek. Sunday afternoon the participants had a lunch followed by a Powerpoint presentation of pictures of the salmon run history (including a picture of Times editor Keith McNeill running in one of the early Salmon Runs). It was enjoyed by all as they shared some good Salmon Run memories. The Salmon Run began in 1989. For the first three years it was a run-

(L-r) Tina Donald, Const. Cory McGregor, Skylar Camile Eustache and Tom Eustache get ready to cycle from Tete Jaune Cache at start of what could be Simpcw First Nation's final Salmon Run on Sept. 7. Photo submitted

ning relay from Tete Jaune Cache to Louis Creek, while in following years the participants cycled. “I have the feather that was used the first 20 years; then we got a new feather for last five years,” Donald said. Upcoming events for Simpcw First Nation include the salmon interpretative program at Raft River Elementary School on Sept 18, 19 and 20, and the A cyclist pedals south along a lonely stretch 18th annual Coho Day at Dunn Creek of Highway 5 during the Salmon Run. Hatchery on Oct 29. Photo submitted

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Chamber of Commerce plans general meeting Submitted Fall is here and with that comes a time for the Clearwater Chamber of Commerce members to discuss issues that have arisen during the summer. The Chamber directors are going to offer something a little different at their Sept. 16 general meeting – scheduled for 7 p.m. at the Community Resource Center

(located by Raft River School). The directors have been approached to discuss the following: What is is like to have a business idea and then turn into a plan? What is it like then to work with the community, the government, the rules and regulations towards having this idea become a reality. To this end the Chamber has approached some local business people to

The directors are confirming the lineup of speakers, and may have room for one more, so you can leave a message at 6743260 (Cheryl Thomas) if you would like to be included on the speakers' list. You do not have to be a Chamber member to attend the open general meetings of the Chamber. Everyone is welcome. There will be time to network after the meeting as well.

come and share their views. This lineup is sure to be of interest, and the comments and connections with other business people are sure to help future businesses negotiate their way through the processes and procedures of setting up in the valley – from re-zoning to highway access, from issues around moving to a new location to finding the right people to have on your team.

Council gives support to playground at Raft River Keith McNeill Raft River Elementary School's parents advisory council (PAC) wants to build a playground for intermediate students in the school's back courtyard, according to PAC president Sabine Cooperman. She asked Clearwater town council for a letter of support during council's Sept. 3 meeting. The playground in front of the school is designed for primary-aged students, she said. The courtyard at the back of the school is mostly empty and would be a good location for a playground for older students. More than half of the 320 students at Raft River are in grades 4 to 7, she said. After talking with the students the PAC members found that they preferred a playground with a variety of activities for everyone, rather than one dedicated to just one sport, such as a basketball court. The councillors voted to give Cooperman the letter of support. The also invited her to discuss with staff the possibility of receiving a grant-in-aid from the municipality. There was some concern expressed that the PAC's project might conflict with a proposal by the Mayer family to build a spray park for Clearwater. However, Cooperman said the two projects would be intended for different groups in different locations, and would use mostly different funding sources.

Brounstein reported. The existing valve supplies enough flow for domestic purposes but not enough for fire protection. The new station will be located in an underground chamber. Roads to be chip sealed Chief administrative officer Leslie Groulx reported

New pressure station Council approved spending up to $75,000 to purchase and install a new pressure reduction station for Swanson Road. The valve in the present station has failed, public works superintendent Jared

that council had approved during an in camera meeting proceeding with a cost sharing agreement with the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure for 10 km of chip seal surface treatment. About 10 km of road is to be treated in Kershaw, Miller and Grier subdivisions. Maximum cost of the project would be $150,000.

Fish hatchery gets exemption A 20 per cent tax exemption will be given Clearwater Trout Hatchery, council decided. The hatchery has been totally exempt from property taxes to the District since incorporation. However, it appears town council feels that only a portion of the community service the

hatchery performs directly benefits Clearwater. The hatchery recently had its classification changed by BC Assessment from farm to business class, which put it into a higher tax ratio. Cost of the tax exemption to the municipality would be about $2,300 for 2014 and 2015.

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District of Clearwater Road Maintenance As part of the incorporation agreement between the Province and the District of Clearwater; road maintenance has been provided by Argo Road Maintenance Inc for the past five (5), at no cost to the District. Effective September 22, 2013 the District of Clearwater will become fully responsible for ALL road maintenance activities. This is a change from the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (Argo Road Maintenance Inc.) doing so. The District will be responsible for providing service for approximately 70km of roads. The District has successfully engaged the services of Borrow Enterprises Ltd for the sole purpose of providing road maintenance activities to the community of Clearwater. As this contractor will be working directly for the District; the community will notice a change in service levels.  The response to snow and ice events will be faster.  Allowable snow accumulations on road surfaces will be less.  Increase in cycle times for patrols and snow removal activities. Yellowhead Highway #5 and Clearwater Valley Road will remain the responsibility of the Ministry of Transportations and Infrastructure to be maintained through Argo Road Maintenance Ltd

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Opinion

“ If you have abandoned one faith, do not abandon all faith. There is always an alternative to the faith we lose. Or is it the same faith under another mask?” ~ Graham Greene, writer Guest editorial by Mary Polak

B.C.'s commitment to water sustainability needs input

Clothes Co. closes to find new location Editor, The Times:

We have some good and bad news. I am reporting our temporary closure after Sept. 27. Clothes Co. Thrift Shop will not be accepting donations after Sept. 12 until we relocate. We are now in our 20th year of operation. Thanks mainly to our volunteers, to the school district for its generous donation of the use of its building,

which is to be retired after years of use, and to you the community. We have had so much help and support along the way. As reported, we donated hugely to the building fund of the new hospital and since then have generously bought needed equipment for the same. This is our sole reason for operating. Without your support we could not have been so success-

ful. But after Sept. 27 we will be closing temporarily until we find a new location, as this building is no longer useable. We could certainly use your help in finding a suitable building. Our contact number is 250-674-3212 or 250-674-0203. Thanks to all who have been so generous.

Mary Stewart and all the volunteers at the Clothes Co. Thrift Shop

Roundabout site needs better signs Editor, The Times:

There is a control marking at the roundabout that is extremely

dangerous. If you are driving north on Highway 5 and want to turn left to go

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up into Wells Gray Park, the left turn arrow painted on the pavement guides you directly into oncoming traffic. It couldn't be marked any worse. Between the two of us, my wife and I have seen at least nine vehicles turn into oncoming traffic. Once the drivers of each of these vehicles has realized they are driving into oncoming traffic they have panicked. A few times the drivers have just driven through cones to get

out of way, a few times the other drivers coming at them have realized what is happening and have made room for them, one time a driver tried to back up onto the highway but couldn't, of course, because he was backing into oncoming traffic. I am surprised there hasn't been a serious accident. These markings should be corrected immediately or there should be a flag-person there at all times.

Patrick Stanley Clearwater, B.C.

VICTORIA – Fresh water is one of British Columbia's most valuable natural resources. It provides us with clean energy, supports our iconic salmon runs and quenches our thirst. It is the lifeblood of our province and, as a limited resource, must be cared for wisely to ensure its continued health and security for future generations. Modernizing B.C.'s Water Act was a key commitment in our government's election platform. Premier Christy Clark has directed me to complete consultation with British Columbians on a proposed new Water Sustainability Act with the intention of passing new legislation in 2014. The new act will update and replace the existing Water Act, respond to current and future pressures on water and position B.C. as a leader in water stewardship. We started working on the proposed new act in 2009 and have engaged widely with British Columbians. In the more than 2,200 written submissions, individual citizens, First Nations organizations and stakeholder groups shared their ideas and pride for their rivers, lakes, streams and watersheds. Government has reviewed this input carefully and continues to refine the legislative proposals, seeks to better understand sector concerns and works out the details of how the new act will be implemented. We recognize one of the great-

est weaknesses of the existing Water Act is that groundwater – with a few exceptions – is not currently regulated in B.C. As such, the Province does not license or charge for withdrawing groundwater. This is why regulating groundwater use will be a key component of the new Water Sustainability Act. I would also like to acknowledge that First Nations in B.C. bring a unique perspective due to strong cultural, ecological and economic interests in water. The B.C. government will continue to engage First Nations as we refine and implement the proposed Water Sustainability Act. My predecessors and I have met with members of the First Nations Leadership Council and I plan to meet with them again later this fall. I continue to be impressed by the strong interest British Columbians have taken in their water resources. What government does is only part of the solution. All British Columbians are challenged to play their part to protect, preserve and conserve our water. I look forward to introducing the new Water Sustainability Act in the legislature in 2014. For more information on the proposed Water Sustainability Act, please visit: www.livingwatersmart. ca/water-act/

By Mary Polak, Minister of Environment

Back-to-school money lessons for kids Editor, The Times:

It’s that time of year again. With summer winding down and vacations coming to an end, many families are getting ready for the backto-school season. For kids, this means settling back into the school routine – and for many parents, it means back-to-school shopping. These shopping excursions are a great opportunity to chat about money with your kids. It’s important to teach financial concepts from a young age to help kids learn money management and good financial habits. While you’re getting organized for the first day, consider involv-

ing your kids in the process. If you have a budget for school supplies, share it with your child to explain that when you spend money on one item, that means there is less available for another. Go through flyers together to look for back-to-school sales, and discuss the costs of similar products made by different brands. There are many ways to teach financial basics to your kids. Parents can find more tips and resources in the Teaching children about money life event at itpaystoknow.gc.ca.

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Question

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Do you think the government should bring back photo radar for school zones?

Kara Vescio:

Yes, I do think they should bring it back. Maybe people would slow down. It probably would be effective.

Ken Smith:

Yes, I'm in favor of it there. Actually, I would like to see it everywhere.

Tracy Ross:

Yes, I do, especially in this area with the traffic that we get through the school zones. I don't think the police can monitor it the way it should be monitored.

Bill Dandy:

No. I lent out my car, it got caught in photo radar, and I got the ticket. I had that happen twice.

Lloyd Romeo:

I drove schoolbus for many years and, after some of the things I've seen, I think it would probably help.

Avola log schoolhouse should be preserved Editor, The Times:

In early August of this year my sister and brother-in-laws, their Aunt Evelyne, her daughter and son-in-law and their children, my husband and I travelled to Avola to see where my mother-in-law Molly Craig grew up and went to school. We were greeted and welcomed by Bob Jensen. Shortly thereafter Eleanor Deckert, the Times reporter, arrived, greeted and welcomed us as well. Her husband brought over old photographs of the school and of the students from years gone by that he has collected over the years. We totally enjoyed our visit, especially the time spent at the

old Avola log schoolhouse that my mother-in-law Molly and her sisters attended as children. Their family lived in Avola from 1935 to the early 1950s. Molly and her sisters all loved to read and enjoyed learning throughout their lives – seed that was planted in that old log schoolhouse. They had very fond memories of their school years and growing up in Avola. It was so nice to see the old schoolhouse that they attended for many years still intact and well cared for. It was very disappointing to hear that there are plans to remove the old blackboards and change the status of the

old schoolhouse. This is just not right. We feel it should be kept intact and continue to be called the old log schoolhouse. It is a heritage building and should be treated as such and not changed. We started a petition and we all signed it in hopes of keeping the schoolhouse the way it is with the original blackboards in place. We plan on returning to Avola for another reunion next year with Molly's younger sister Bernice's family, children and grandchildren from California. Bernice also attended the old log schoolhouse and went on to become a school teacher

would have been no point in that. herself in California. A special thank you goes Both Molly and Bernice out to Bob Jensen, Eleanor wanted to return to see their old Deckert and her husband for schoolhouse one more time but making our day very special and unfortunately they both passed away this past year. We are doing memorable. this in memory and honor of Sharon Lyons them. 150 Mile House, B.C. I hope they reconsider the fate of the old log schoolhouse. It holds a lot of WHAT’S NEW AT THE fond memories CLEARWATER for many people. We would not have driven all that way to see it if it wasn't still intact as a schoolThe Farmers Market is held every Saturday morning from 9-12 house. There

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Lacarya asks community to be vigilant Editor, The Times:

This letter is directed to a few young people of Clearwater. This is the fourth time we have had an incident at the beautiful Lacarya Golf Course. We realize that

these actions are not what Clearwater and Blackpool communities are really like at heart. We have met a lot of your young people — great kids who love the course and are just as upset about the

Mayers seek help for splash park Editor, The Times:

We would like to thank everyone for the positive feedback we have received to our idea of a splash park for the children of Clearwater and the Valley. We are excited about this project and look forward to bringing this idea to realization. Through our annual fundraiser we are contributing the first $10,000 towards this project, with many thanks to our family and friends. We need help with this and would like to encourage those interested in helping with this project to give us a call at 250 674 3690. We know it is not always easy to raise money but Clearwater always seems to find a way to make worthwhile projects go through. In simple math if 1,000 families donated $150 each we would reach our goal. We hope to have this operational by next summer and with your help we will succeed.

Debbie and Roger Mayer Clearwater, B.C.

actions of their peers as we are. Heinz and I would like to ask the com-

munity to be vigilant and to report anything they hear or observe to the RCMP.

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YEARS AGO:

Two Prince George men were lucky to escape with their lives after attempting to raft down the Clearwater River. It was said the river had never been boated at that point. Roman Catholic priest Father Sasges, whose area included Valemount and Avola, was missing in his small plane between Wells and Valemount. Bad weather hampered the search for the aircraft, which had been built by the priest.

YEARS AGO: Central North Thompson Rod and Gun Club was informed that an application had been made to eliminate motor boats from Dutch Lake. The contract had been awarded for construction of the Sportsplex in

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HISTORICAL Perspective

Clearwater, reported TNRD chairman and Area A director John Harwood.

Blue River residents honored old-timer Berger Peterson, a resident for 48 years. He was credited with promoting skiing in the area to its then enthusiastic condition. Clearwater Lions Club donated $16,000 towards the purchase of a rescue van by Clearwater Fire Department.

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YEARS AGO:

Cold, dismal conditions greeted competitors and spectators at Vavenby Lions annual Loggers Days. Bert Lingren narrowly beat out Dave Flanagan for top male logger. Sherry Lingren was ladies’ all round logger. Junior all-round logger for the boys

was Wade King, with Dawn MacMillan winning the girls. Youngest logger was Jason Bryant, while Edith Heywood was the oldest competitor. A grave dating back to the turn of the century two or three miles east of Clearwater was threatened by CNR double-tracking. The mound, near what was once a powder cache and on an old prospectors’ trail, was a protected site, said Heritage Conservation Branch advisor Ida Dekelver.

YEARS AGO:

Despite having more people,

Clearwater Fire Department lost a tugof-war with Vavenby Fire Department during the Vavenby Mud Bog. A big crowd turned out for the twoday event to watch trucks, dune buggies, motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles, and even some spectators on foot attempt to cross the mud-filled pit.

YEARS AGO: A Clearwater fire truck was totalled when it rolled twice after leaving Highway 5 just past the Raft River bridge. The two volunteer firefighters in it did not suffer serious injuries.

YEARS AGO;

There was quite a bit of interest from architects wanting to design Clearwater’s new hospital, reported DHMH administrator Linda Comazzetto. Kamloops MLA Cathy McGregor announced that $5.6 million had been granted for a new facility, to be completed by the spring of 2001.

YEARS AGO: Many Vavenby residents were concerned when the Vermilion Fire crested the ridge south of the village, about

nine kilometers away. Clearwater Improvement District's water system was without power for abut 24 hours after the McLure Fire cut the transmission lines south of Barriere. A group of local residents were planning to paddle a voyageur canoe from Clearwater to Kamloops to promote the area as an outdoor adventure destination. “The idea is to raise outside awareness of what the valley has to offer to visitors," said Frank Ritcey, one of the organizers.

YEARS AGO:

Traffic counts at the Wells Gray Infocenter were up 10-12 per cent over 2007, according to Bill Cairns, manager of the Chamber of Commerce desk. Work continued

at the local hospital to decrease the burden of “on call” for Clearwater's two remaining doctors. IHA and the recruitment committee were continuing to actively pursue all avenues to attract longer-term physician coverage for Clearwater.

YEAR AGO:

Ken Nicholson, the physiotherapist at Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital for 23 years, retired. Clearwater’s Aliya Bieber, Miss Wells Gray Infocenter, was crowned as Ambassador during the 63rd annual North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo pageant in Barriere. The costs of building a roundabout were comparable with those of installing a traffic light, said a Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure spokesperson.

B.C. sees fewer forest fires in sunny summer By Tom Fletcher, Black Press B.C. has emerged from one of its sunnier summers in recent years with a below-average number of forest fires. As of Sept. 1, the B.C. government's wildfire management

branch record 1,687 reported wildfires for the season, compared to an average year of nearly 2,000 fires. This year's fires burned a total of 11,434 hectares, far less than the average damage of more than 130,000 hectares. Wet weather

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Right: Poet, typographer and author Robert Bringhurst acts as master-of-ceremonies during the dedication event. He is a resident of Quadra Island. Photo by Eskild Peterson

Middle: Story Island shows up as a bare spot in an aerial photo taken of Trevor Goward's Upper Clearwater home, Edgewood Blue, several weeks ago. The site was officially dedicated on Thursday as part of Speak to the Wild – a Wells Gray World Heritage Year event.

Ted Chamberlin, author of “If This is Your Land, Where are Your Stories?” takes part in the dedication of Story Island on Thursday evening, Sept. 5. A professor at University of Toronto, he has a special interest in Aboriginal and Caribbean literature and storytelling. Photo by Eskild Peterson

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Back to school: By the numbers Staff Writer Kamloops This Week In School District 73 (Kamloops-Thompson): • 76 buses travel a total of 9,200 kilometres a day, covering 59 routes. • They consume 773,449

litres of fuel during a school year. • As of June 30, 14,605 children were enrolled for this school year. • Final projected enrolment is 227 fewer students. • Elementary enrolment has been increasing in recent years.

• 1,400 staff are on the payroll. • By the end of the school year, about 2,000 people will have been on the payroll, covering for absences. • 13 schools have been closed since 2000. • 48 schools remain open.

School zones speed limits change Dale Bass - Kamloops This Week The rules changed for motorists on Tuesday, Sept. 3 — cruise through a school zone at 50 km/h and you could face a hefty fine. From 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day school is in session, zones designated by yellow traffic signs require drivers to drop down to no more than 30 km/h,

said Kamloops RCMP Cpl. Cheryl Bush. If you are stopped by an officer — and they will be out in force for the first several days of school — the fine is $196 for those going over the speed limit, but no faster than 50 km/h. Hit the pedal a bit harder and you are looking at a fine of $253. Blow through the zone at 70 km/h or more “and that’s exces-

sive speeding,” Bush said, which could mean having your car impounded for up to seven days. Beyond keeping an eye on the speedometer, Bush said, motorists need to be particularly vigilant around elementary schools. “The little kids are excited,” she said. “They have their new shoes and their new backpacks and sometimes they jump out of the car and dart out.”

Telus says don't be scammed by letter fraud Kamloops This Week Telus is warning Canadians about a surge in a common international lottery scam being sent via letter mail to residents of B.C., Alberta and Manitoba, falsely claiming an association with Telus and Koodo. Known as an "advance-fee scheme," the scam involves letters that appear to

be originating from England stating the recipient has won a $51,950 cash prize, and asking the recipient to deposit a money order to cover taxes and processing fees at their bank to claim the prize. The letter includes a cheque to cover the recipient's costs; however, that cheque is forged and will bounce, while any money deposited will be lost.

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Vavenby General Store reopens for business Sept. 4 at Vavenby Primary School. Five children signed up. People can still register their children. Bring their birth certificate or other passport ID, and their care card. Strong Start is a fun program for all children under five years old and their parent/caregiver. It is held every Wednesday from 8:50 – 11:50 a.m. It is a time for children to learn about colours and shapes, explore science, read books, sing songs, paint, and make crafts. The children will learn about our five senses this year and then move on into emotions. Each session starts with free time when the children can paint, play with play dough, or play with the toys. Then they sing action songs, have a healthy snack, and end the day with a story. The facilitator is Amy Macleod. She would like to gratefully acknowledge the financial contribution of the province of B.C. through the Ministry of Education. For more information on Strong Start go to raccoonsstrongstart.

Robyn Rexin The residents of Vavenby were very happy to see Vavenby General Store reopen on Tuesday, Sept. 3. All the renovations are complete, so customers have access to the whole store. Licensing for the selling of liquor, cigarettes, hunting and fishing, Greyhound, and lottery tickets is still in the works so those are not yet available. Eco-cards will eventually be sold here. The store is temporarily accepting cash only. Co-owner Joy Bayley is managing the store until she has hired a person to take over. There are three other staff members – one for morning, evening, and the deli. The store is open every day of the week from 6 a.m. – 9 p.m. It is closed on holidays. There will be no hot deli on weekends. Vavenby Primary enrolment There are six children – three girls and three boys – enrolled at the school this year. There are no Kindergarten nor Grade 3 students. New teacher Katie Clark is enjoying the school. She taught at Raft River School last year. Vavenby residents show their skills Congratulations go out to three women from Vavenby who took part in the Barriere Fall Serious Issues require Fair. Serious Lawyers Doris Scarff • ICBC Claims won six awards out of her eight • Family Law entries. She got • Real Estate firsts for her saw painting, 250-674-2255 rock painting, or an unframed 1-888-374-3161 canvas painting, and a leather Jim McCreight is mitten that one on location in the Interior Savings Insurance office every Wednesday.

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could use for a Christmas ornament. She got seconds for a collage and for a wood burning. Judy Tobin received firsts for her sewing of a pair of jeans and for her sewing of an apron. Dorothy Schulte won the aggregate award. This is an award for receiving the most points (awards) in the exhibit hall. She won awards for her vegetables, canning, flowers, and quilting.

children have moved on, leaving only Isaac behind. The parents drove Seth and Vienna to Calgary on Sept. 29. Seventeen-year-old Seth is going to attend Alberta Bible College for a year. His Aunt June recalled that she was the first person from B.C. to go there. Twenty-one year old Vienna flew from Calgary to Spain where she is joining Operation Mobilization for a three month mission.

Moilliets on the move Ian and Karen Moilliet’s home is going to be more quiet as two more of their

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ing in natural light became particularly important, and with the introduction of paints in tubes, became even more popular. French Impressionist painters, such as Monet and Renoir, did much of their work outdoors in the diffuse light provided by a large white umbrella. The Canadian Group of Seven is another example of plein air advocates. For 11 years

painters around the world have been holding World Wide Paint Outs. Held in September, this event is a celebration of plein air painting. In Barriere, the North Thompson Arts Council (NTAC) will host a plein air event on Sept. 14 and 15 at Fadear Park. If the weather is inclement, you will find the artists on the Bandshell stage; if it is nice, they will be throughout the park. Anyone

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who likes to paint is welcome to join the artists in the park. Just bring your own painting equipment and a chair, and pick out a spot to paint from. There will also be some paper and a few sets of water colour paints for the kids who don’t have any to bring, to paint with. This event will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. You can attend for an hour, or for

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Earlier in the week, the prolific Clearwater Nudist was arrested by the Clearwater RCMP. This male had been arrested several time previously for the same offense and recently has been committing the offense more often than usual. The male was arrested and taken straight to the Clearwater RCMP cells, where he was held until the next morning. That morning, he was transported to Kamloops where he spent another night in jail, before appearing in front of a judge where three separate charges for the same offense were heard.

offense. Internet bullying is becoming a large problem in today's society. Clearwater RCMP will not take threats, bullying etc. on the Internet lightly.

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a grey 1993 Pontiac Grand Am was stolen from the owner's property. The incident is currently being investigated and leads are being followed. If anyone has any information they feel would be valuable, don’t hesitate to contact the Clearwater RCMP detachment.

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Marijuana legalization drive begins By Tom Fletcher, Black Press A 90-day countdown began Monday for a petition drive to force the effective legalization of simple possession of marijuana in B.C. Volunteers for Sensible B.C., led by longtime drug legalization advocate Dana Larsen, have until Dec. 5 to collect more than 400,000 signatures. Using the same law that forced repeal of the harmonized sales tax, the petition to trigger a province-wide referendum needs support from 10 per cent of registered voters in each of B.C.'s 85 electoral districts. Larsen has proposed that B.C. go around the federal prohibition with a "Sensible Policing Act" that would disallow the use of

B.C. police resources to prosecute simple possession of small amounts of pot by adults. Marijuana possession cases still account for 60 per cent of drug violation reports to police in B.C., according to Statistics Canada figures from 2012. But the number of cases declined 10 per cent from 2011. There were 25,432 police-reported incidents of all types of drug offences in B.C. last year, a 7.4 per cent decline from 2011. Marijuana trafficking cases declined more than 20 per cent to 1,006 incidents, and importation and exportation of marijuana declined by 40 per cent. Marijuana growing cases declined 4.6 per cent, following a 28.6 per cent drop in 2011.

In memory of Andy Andy Aufschnaiter's wife Daniela (l) and son Marco attach a yellow ribbon to an oak tree planted on the grounds of the Mike Wiegele Heli-ski Village in Blue River on Saturday, Aug. 31. The tree-planting ceremony was one of several activities held during the weekend in memory of Aufschnaiter, who passed away last spring. A longtime employee at Wiegele's, he took a lead role in organizing many community events. Photo by Keith McNeill

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Family holds reunion in Avola Members of the Molly Craig Lyons family gather in front of Avola's log schoolhouse during a reunion held Aug. 4. Pictured are (l-r) Al and Sharon Lyons from 150 Mile House, Elizabeth Lyons from Delta, Jennifer Lyons from Burnaby, Deborah (Lyons) Bannister from Vernon in front, behind her are Jay Lyons from Ladner behind him, Daniel Shaw from North Vancouver, Evelyne (Craig) McKay from Kamloops is front and centre. Next is Nancy (Lyons) Schlechtleitner from Kelowna, behind her is Ken Lyons from Vancouver, Dale Lyons from Dawson Creek, JB Cole holding baby Theo, Melody (McKay) Cole and their children: Oliver and Bianca from Kelowna. Molly Craig Lyons passed away in February, 2013, before her wish became a reality: to return to Avola one more time and see her childhood school. Her only living sister, Evelyne (Craig) McKay, to share family stories and recall memories with eight of Molly's 11 children. Also see letter to the editor on page A5. Photo by Eleanor Deckert

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Clearwater Canoe Regatta is loads of fun for everyone Left: Sage Barstow was one of several youngsters who swam to the island and back with the help of float tubes. She was taking part in the annual Clearwater Canoe Regatta on Saturday, Sept. 7. Right: Lea Labranche holds the $50 bill she retrieved from near the top of the greased pole (with the help of friends).

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(L-r) Cole Fink, Jairus Bromley, Gareth Hewitt and Jules Crombie show off their six-packs after placing second in the 911 Challenge. Below: Inexperienced paddlers in a kids' canoe race create a traffic jam.

A happy-looking Robert Beaudry (l) has threeyear-old Rory Wilson on his shoulders and his arm over the shoulder of Wayne Sim after they won the main event of the day, the canoe race around the two islands and back. Beaudry also won the Rotary mini-triathlon, doing the cycling, running and canoeing by himself.

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Drill team Left: Members of the Rhythm Riders perform a wheel during a demonstration near Dutch Lake at the end of the Clearwater Canoe Regatta on Saturday, Sept. 7. The team is part of Wells Gray Riders Association. Right: Candus Graffunder gives directions to the team using a whistle.

Distracted drivers to be hit by police By Jeff Nagel, Black Press Police and ICBC are launching a month-long campaign to deter distracted driving, the third leading cause of fatal car crashes in the province after speed and impaired driving. Driver distraction is blamed as a factor in 91 fatalities province-wide each year. Transportation ministry officials estimate drivers are four times likelier to crash when talking on a hand-held phone while driving and 23 times more likely to be in a crash if texting. Enforcement by officers handing out $167 fines will be stepped up throughout September, according to police. "Driving is a complex task that requires your full attention,” ICBC interim president Mark Blucher said. "When you’re distracted behind the wheel your reaction time is significantly reduced. Distracted driving is a common cause of rear-end crashes and injuries – there is no safe following distance when your mind is not on the road."

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Sports Bikers rendezvous for Hospice Cup Challenge Three riders cycle from Avola to Dutch Lake in Clearwater as part of the annual Hospice Cup Challenge. There they rendezvoused with other cyclists who had pedalled from Barriere and Wells Gray Park. Pictured are (l-r) Matt Nicol of Blue River, and Crystal Wadlegger and Jean Nelson of Clearwater. Although the final figures were not in, organizers say the new format to the bike challenge raised considerably more than last year to help construct a hospice house for the North Thompson Valley. Photos by Keith McNeill

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Serenity Center of Performing Arts plans new format Submitted The last performance for the year held at the Serenity Performing Arts Centre was on Saturday, Sept. 7. It was a wonderful concert to end the season. The weather was great, starting off with a magnificent sunset. MC Lizzy Cline started the evening with a thankyou to all helpers and supporters. Andrew Mercer (from the band Cod Gone Wild that has performed here), was the sound technician. First on stage was a band from Kelowna called Windborn. They performed at Serenity the day before and offered to stay for the Saturday evening concert. The singer Jeff Pike considers Serenity his “home away from home.” Pike plays the guitar and writes most of the songs. On the cello was Nils Loewen, and on the djembe and the bou-

gaborou drums was Dan Loewen. The music had a good uplifting beat and the younger crowd was up dancing with the ribbons and scarves. Windborn is going on tour across Canada. They hope to spend January and the first part of February in B.C. and then head out east. They are still booking shows. Pike has done tours on his own and then added Nils. Dan was very happy to be asked to join them on this one. Rosewood’s Diary came on stage next. There were five members in the band: Raymond Schlamp on the mandolin and the electric guitar, Greg Ventin, player of the acoustic guitar, the harmonica, and main songwriter, Jerry Wall on the drums, Wes Neufeld on the bass guitar, and Al Trampuh playing the violin and the electric guitar. Ventin was the lead singer and Schlamp

and Trampuh supplied good harmony. The group was missing a couple of members. The second song the band sang went out to Serenity. It was called The Best Is Yet to Come. Serenity is one of Ventin’s favourite places to perform. Rosewood’s Diary is from Vanderhoof. It has been a band for five years, starting out with two members, then four, then a five man “guy” band. A woman joined. She got married so she is unable to always make it to the shows. There are actually eight members now but two went back to university. Their music also had a good dancing beat. Ventin was very excited. When the band was performing in Prince George, CBC heard them and asked if they could have the instrumental part of the music from Rosewood’s Diary song called Hey

Shane. CBC wanted it to use it for the introduction to their show Daybreak North. Last on stage was JJ Shiplett and backup. Shiplett played the guitar and provided the vocals. He had Adam Gill on the keys, Nate Giebelhaus on the drums, and Greg Peace on the bass guitar. The group is from Calgary and has been together for two years. Shiplett wrote the songs. They sang a song about the Calgary flood. A lot of the adults were up dancing to their music. The group received an encore. All of the bands had CDs for sale. Shiplett is working on a second album. Rosewood’s Diary has two full CDs out and is working on a third. They are going to put out an EP – a four song CD – of new songs. For those not at the concert on Saturday evening you missed an excellent one.

JJ Shiplett and his band, the Red River Rebellion, had everyone up dancing and howling at the moon during the last concert at Serenity Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday. Despite having over 100 people attending from as far as Vancouver and Kelowna, the concert could be the last on the stage at Serenity. After five years, owner Shirley de Vooght says she is changing to a house concert-only format. Photo by Shirley de Vooght

North Thompson Valley does well at BC Senior Games Barriere Star/ Journal Quite a few medals from the BC Senior Games came to the North Thompson Valley this year. In the women’s 70-74 100m freestyle (swimming), Barbara Smith of Barriere won the bronze medal. Smith was also part of the four person team in the women’s 320-359 4x25m freestyle relay, and the women’s 320-359 4x25m medley relay, in both of which they

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Lloyd and Jean have faithfully served this community for 48 years in so many ways. Lloyd will be retiring by year’s end. Many of us have been encouraged and comforted by God’s love expressed through this couple in our times of joy and grief. If anyone in the community would like to contribute to a monetary retirement gift to honor Lloyd and Jean, they can make a deposit to an account set up in Lloyd Strickland’s name at the Interior Credit Union-Clearwater. Deposits can be made until the end of September. This notice is submitted by the pastors of other churches in our valley

Little Fort; Donna Smith, Barriere; and Lil Klassen, Barriere. Also in carpet bowling, for the men and women’s 55+ team of two, the bronze medal was won by Ernie Yungen and Anke Zijderveld, both of Barriere. In whist, the flight D 55+ pairs silver medal was won by Gordon and Marylynn Crichton, Barriere. In swimming, Kay Knox of Clearwater won two silver medals,

one for the women’s 75-79 800m freestyle, and the other for the women’s 75-79 100m breaststroke. In cycling, Jean Nelson of Clearwater won three silver medals, one each for the women’s 75-79 time trial, the women’s 75-70 road race, and the women’s 75-79 hill climb. In golf, David Miller of Clearwater won bronze for the men’s 75-79 0-20.0 index, while Ron

Hadley, also of Clearwater, won bronze for the men’s 65-69 low gross ‘A’. In equestrian, Carol McNeil of Clearwater won silver for the men and women’s 65+ dressage, level 1, test 3. Also in swimming, the gold medal for the women’s 280319 4x25m medley relay was won by the team of Julia Marr, Kamloops, Gail Russell, Kamloops, Kay Knox, Clearwater, and

Maureen Thomas, Kamloops. The men’s 65-69 slo pitch team, ‘the Kamloops Old Stars’, of which Ken Best of Heffley Creek and Larry McMillan of Clearwater were members, won the bronze medal. The team of Carol Bugera, Louis Creek, and Dennis Seevers, Kamloops, won gold in Whist, flight D 55+ pairs. In ice hockey, men’s 60+, the team

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

‘Bear Mountain Grizzlies’, of which Larry Dobson of Louis Creek was a member, won gold. In whist, the team of Gordon and Monica Ireland of McLure won the flight E 55+ pairs. And finally, in slo pitch, the men and women’s 55+ mixed team of ‘Kamloops Old Time Swingers’ won bronze; Earl Mattice of McLure was part of that team.

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

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Upper Clearwater Community Hall has a long history: Part 1 Ellen Ferguson

1938/39, a work crew comprised of Jack and Mel Hymers, Jim Lehman, Jack Norman, Henry Al Kirkwood Johnson, and Charlie Ludtke built a kitchen East Blackpool, sellAdvertising Manager 90 plus publications onto the east end of ing tickets to anyone serving or In time the hall. there with the money to buy email: al@starjournal.net British Columbia would be bunk beds them. He caught the with straw-filled mattrain as far as Little Fort and then walked tresses along the back back north on the west wall of the kitchen, side of the river, selling where babies could tickets as he went. The sleep while their parraffle netted $36 for ents danced and visited the building fund, with friends. and Shorty Miller of In time, the valley Blackpool won the residents became less camera. politically involved. In Henry Johnson’s Mr. Hymers had book, Memories intended the hall for of a Depression the use of the CCF Homestead, he party, not merely as a writes: “Mr. Hymers community gatheringA photo taken with a wide angle lens makes straight logs appear curved but also gives some indication of the hewed lagging for the place, and the hall was size and character of the restored Upper Clearwater Hall. Photo submitted roof. We put a road unused for a number up to a stand of shake of years. Dances and allowed the CCF to brothers (Charlie, timber and then went community events then build the hall on his Laurence, and Fred), up and cut enough took place either in land, the south half of Mr. Shook and his timber for the roof. someone’s home, or District Lot 2887, at sons, Henry Desfosses, Laurence Ludtke and at the school. Then a site conveniently to Henry Johnson, Lewis I cut and reeved the Mr. Hymers died, and the immediate east of Rupell, Alex Fage, and shakes for the roof. We his family sold the the road. There was no Mike Majerus. Since got the windows, land. The new owner, shortage of fire-killed the volunteers had doors, and shiplap for Colin Mann, was a fine timber to build with, work commitments the floor through Bill musician who loved as every homesteader of their own as well, Long but we had to a community gatherarriving in the valley building of the hall buy the nails. Someone ing – and he donated after the wildfire of took two years. gave us an old stove the hall, with 8.5 acres 1926 had discovered. Not everything and, on the third of from the southeast Clearing the site and could be constructed June (1938), we had corner of his land, to construction of the hall from logs, and some our house-warming the Upper Clearwater began in 1936, a comcash was needed. Mike and dance. When we Farmers’ Institute. The Majerus donated a Fire warden Jack Norman was stationed at Clearwater munity effort supplied closed the door after Women’s Institute took small Kodak camera by Jack Tunningley, Lake and thought nothing of walking from there and the dance, we owned on the responsibility of to raffle, and Henry Jack Norman, Jack back for a dance at Upper Clearwater Hall. The photo the hall debt-free.” looking after the hall Johnson took on the Hymers and his son was taken about 1956. Photo submitted In the winter of and organizing events. job of making and sellMelville, the Ludtke

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Individual families were often very isolated, and any type of community gathering was gladly welcomed. Homes, by necessity, were quite small and unsuitable for entertaining a large group. All agreed that they needed a community hall, a meeting-place big enough for dances, dinners, Christmas concerts, and whatever other good reasons neighbours might want to gather together. During the winter of 1934/35 residents of the valley had become interested in politics and organized a CCF club. The CCF, as the Cooperative Commonwealth Federation was known, had been formed in Calgary in 1932. The forerunner of today’s New Democratic Party, it focused on the working man. The CCF club decided that a meeting-place was urgently needed, and plans for a community hall began in earnest. Jack Hymers

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Sept. 12: BC Farm Women’s Network Seminar. Meet & Greet, 6-8pm, Barriere Stationhouse Restaurant, info www. bcfwn.100mile.com Sept. 13: BC Farm Women’s Network Seminar. Bus Tour. 8:30am, Farm tours Barriere - Little Fort, info www.bcfwn.100mile.com Sept. 13: BC Farm Women’s Network Seminar. Speakers – 8:30, Barriere Lions Hall, 5:30 Banquet Supper, info www.bcfwn.100mile. com Sept. 14: Antique Engines Show, Elk’s parking lot (next to Farmers’ Market, 9 am - noon Sept. 14: Ed Buck Memorial Charity Golf Tournament, 1 pm, 9-hole, best ball tourney & dinner, $55, register 250-674-3643 by Sept 8. Sept. 14: Farmers’ Market, 9am-12, beside Interior Whitewater. Sept. 14: Show & Shine, 11am – 3pm, @ A&W / Shell Station Sept. 14: Elks Breakfast, 8 am – 11 am, $6/person, Elks Hall Sept. 15: 3rd Sunday Social, 12:30 – 2:30, Wells Gray Inn. (Seniors Social gathering)

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Sept 16: Chamber of Commerce, Membership meeting 7pm, CRC meeting rm. Growth & Encouraging ‘new’ business opportunities Sept. 17: Clw Karate Club, new session, 250-674-2125, 250-6743643 Sept. 21: Minor Hockey Referee Clinic, Preregister: 250-674-2143 Sept. 21: Blue River event – Fall Clean up, 9 am, Community Hall. Sept. 21: Go Outdoors! Hiking Series, 10 am at Clearwater Info Centre Reg: 250-674-2257, Info Jenn: cjne_hew@mercuryspeed. com Sept. 24: Outdoor Yoga – Moms & Tots (ages 3-4), 10:15 – 11am, 751 Clearwater Village Road. Register 250-674-2257 Sept. 27-29: Adult Ice Breaker Tournament, register as a team or individual, call 250-674-2143 Oct. 20: Blue River event - Harvest Dinner, 5 pm, Community Hall. Oct. 31: Blue River event – Children Halloween party, 5 pm, Legion Upstairs Hall.

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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 Sat of the mth. Clw Lodge 1pm 250-674-2700 • Women in Business Luncheon: 2nd Thurs. 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 • Racoon StrongStart - Raft River Elem school days Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri 8:45-11:45am • Racoon StrongStart - Vavenby Elm school days Wed 8:5011:50am • Clearwater Breastfeeding Group: 3rd Wed. of every month 7:30pm @ YCS • Mother Goose - 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.

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1. General Responsibilities The Natural Resources Department of Simpcw First Nation (SFN) is responsible for the overall health, conservation, protection and management of Simpcw lands and resources throughout Simpcw traditional territory. The purpose of Natural Resources Manager and Title & Rights Coordinator position is to lead the effective and efficient delivery of cultural, rights and titles information, including all aspects of the SFN environmental operations to ensure healthy, productive forests, water and lands and to safeguard SFN interests and the organization. This position ensures that the rights and titles of Simpcw First Nation and environmental operations including forests, fisheries, recreation and other land uses are safeguarded and used appropriately. In addition, this position manages diverse timber, fishery, wildlife, range and recreation land use encompassing many layers of legislation and policy. This position also cooperates with the Simpcw Resources Group (SRG) on all activities to ensure efficient and effective business operations. The Natural Resources Manager and Title & Rights Coordinator must balance the preservation of the cultural history of the Simpcw People and the generation of economic benefits with the long-term health (sustainability) of the forest, water, fishery, wildlife and range resources. Reporting to the SFN Administrator, he/she interacts with a wide variety of Band Council and Band employees as well as internal and external representatives within various levels of Simpcw government, SRG and non-Band representatives. 2. Specific Duties a) Develops, assesses, implements and educates on sound natural resource management plans including; forest, water, wildlife, fisheries, recreation and land use practices ensuring legislative compliance, and protection of environmental, economic and social values. b) Participates with other department managers in the overall strategic, policy planning, administration, and management of SFN Government and SRG, with specific reference to the sustainable management, development, and protection of natural resources and Simpcw cultural heritage resources. c) Responsible for the coordination of research, gathering, cataloguing, storage, and dissemination of cultural heritage information of the Simpcw First Nation People. d) Determine areas where the historical record is incomplete or requires further elaboration and design and undertake research projects to strengthen the record in these areas. e) Review and provide comment on proposed activities within the territory in conjunction within the referral system; and assists with conflict management in regards to land use. f) Plans and manages the annual Natural Resource Department budget as required. g) Supervises the Natural Resources Department, which includes regular staff and contractors. h) Manages or oversees the management of special natural resources projects of SFN: mining/exploration, fisheries, tourism, IPPS, oil and gas pipelines, etc. i) Provide the chief & council and legal counsel with research support for all specific claims and rights and title issues including the development of a prima facia case for continuous occupancy of the traditional territory. j) Provides technical advice to Chief and Council and the Administrator on an â&#x20AC;&#x153;as neededâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; basis regarding the negotiation and implementation of impact benefit agreements or revenue sharing agreements with other government agencies and/or corporations relevant to land or resource development projects in Simpcw territory. 3. Qualifications a) Post-secondary degree in resource management, forestry, forestry engineering, archaeology, anthropology b) Considerable current and progressive experience in natural resource management c) Valid BC Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license d) Experience in staff supervision e) Excellent inter-personal communication and leadership skills f) Good writing ability and computer skills g) Ability to plan and manage budgets h) Experience in project management, especially in the natural resource sector i) Experience with natural resource policy development and implementation in a First Nations context j) Experience in working in a First Nations community, preferably within the Secwepemc Nation Hours of Work: Normal day shift â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7 hours; some evenings and weekends may be required. Please submit cover letter, resume along with 2 written reference letters to: Crystal Celesta, Administrative Assistant Simpcw First Nation PO Box 220 Barriere, BC V0E 1E0 Email: Crystal.Celesta@simpcw.com Fax: (250) 672-5858 Deadline for Applications:

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Volunteers Barriere & District Hospice is looking for volunteers. Someone who has a little time to spend visiting and/or driving seniors to appointments, etc. Please call Jane 250-6729391.

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Rentals Homes for Rent 4 bdrm, 3 bath home for rent in Clearwater. $1200 + util. DD req. Pets neg. Avail Sept. 1. Please call 250-376-1032. Clearwater: Nice 2 bdrm townhouse. Close to town, d/w, w/d, f/s, $800/mo + util. Avail Oct. 1. Call 250-674-0188 Furnished bachelor suite for rent in Clearwater/Birch Island. $500/mo. Utilities included. 250-674-0002 ISO - house for Oct or Nov, have dogs, need space, NS/non-drinker, quiet, clean, handyman. References avail. Contact Dwight 250-319-1619 Lakefront small home, Forest Lake, $595/mo incl. util. Absolutely NS/NP. Or Rustic Cabin on Lake, $275/mo incl. util. NS/NP. (604)541-4084 or (778)773-2465. ONE bdrm house 20 minutes north of Barriere, B.C.. Includes fridge, stove + double bed. $500.00/mo. with $250.00 d.d. ($750.00) due prior to move-in. Ref(s). required. 250-672-5660 to view.

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Legal Notices NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND CLAIMANTS Estate of RONALD MALCOLM MENNELL who died on July 9, 2013. If you have a claim against this estate, you must file your claim by October 17, 2013 and provide details of your claim with: J. Grant Miller, Miller, Lehane & Wild, Barristers and Solicitors at 5035 - 49th Street, lnnisfail, Alberta, T4G 1V3. If you do not file by the date above, the estate property can lawfully be distributed without regard to any claim you may have.

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A Day of Rafting on Clearwater River – The Beginning “It’s on my bucket list,” said North Thompson Times Thursday, September 12, 2013 bestest buddy Notices Legal Notices Joan.Legal “I want to go river rafting!” “Yes, it is super,” I could assure her, since John and I, with visiting Aussie friend Pam had tried it in 2006, just a couple of weeks after looked like the best time for her, we moved to her husband, and dog Max to Clearwater. Interior Whitewater visit from the Cariboo, I was Expeditions had taken us then dubious about being able to use too, on the three-hour trip, so my “free” tickets. when I saw that company’s gen“No problem!” owner Doug erous donations of a full day trip Trotter assured me. And no for silent auctions at two differone even winced, when the girls ent events last year, I leapt into booked us in, at my sturdy frame action with my pen – and subseand aged appearance. quently, my cheque book. As the time approached, These two potential tickets Joan phoned with half a dozen awaited use when Joan could get questions, to most of which I away one weekend this summer. answered: “I don’t know.” Those When the August long weekend

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gals behind the desk did know, patiently describing our upcoming voyage for me to share with my sailing buddy. On the day itself, I, the “experienced” rafter, was anxious, but Joan’s feeling of excitement was contagious. “How about my bionic hip?” I asked, on reading the waiver. “We’ll give you the best seat in the house,” guide Elijah (EJ) insisted. Indeed, everything went swimmingly from sign in to final drop-off. Wet suits in hand, 21 of us filed onto the yellow bus, two inflated rafts on the large trailer behind us. Joan and I were in the back seat and I couldn’t help noticing that grey heads were absent anywhere in front of this. “Ever done this before?” asked our boat guide, Boz, as Claudia tucked in behind the steering wheel. “It’s quite easy actually. Just settle back into your seat.”

With that giggle we were off, travelling along the bumpy, runoff damaged Clearwater River Road, with a stop to view Sabre Tooth Rapids – a class 4 (out of 6) rapid. Having squeezed into wet suits, snugged into life jackets and donned helmets, we carried our tightly inflated raft down a steep slope to the sparkling clear ripples of the Clearwater River below the Forestry Campsite at km 24. Joan and I were shown into “princess” seats, where I remained throughout, sharing with a “prince” when my young buddy deserted me in favour of a paddle. I was right up front with the best possible view, while everyone else had the privilege of paddling! Boz gave precise instructions to his team for this, and opportunities for practice. Imperceptibly, our raft had already begun floating downstream, Elijah’s craft close behind.

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A short time later, as we anticipated, Boz expertly directed our www.clearwatertimes.com A19 raft ashore at the foot of Grouse Creek. “Okay team. Now for the really hard work. The hike to Moul Falls takes 20-30 minutes and it’s a nice steep uphill walk!” And so it was. I’ve walked to Moul Falls many times, but never uphill in a wetsuit and even wetter shoes. Rainbows played at the foot of the falls, visible from wherever we stood to view the spraying water dropping from above our heads. People went both behind the falls and right down through that cold, intense veil into the pond at its base for this literally breath-taking experience. Having thus entertained the rest of the tourists who had mundanely hiked in from Clearwater Valley Road, we returned, downhill, to our waiting rafts, catching a glimpse of pretty McDiarmid Falls near the bottom.

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10km, 5km or 2km Come and participate. Help raise dollars for the fight against cancer with your help we can continue Terry’s vision to out run cancer and find a cure. Juice and water will be Ad sponsor ed by: available following the run No entry fee and no minimum pledge

Clearwater’s Terry Fox Run on Sunday, Sept. 15 Times Staff This year the 33rd Annual Terry Fox Run takes place on Sept. 15. Community members who wish to participate will gather at the Rotary Sports Park at 11 a.m. on Sunday to register and turn in any pledges they’ve collected and then the run will begin, says Lynette Taylor. Participants are welcome to do the full 10 km or the shorter

two or five km stretches. The routes are suitable for walking, running and biking. Dogs on leashes and horses are also welcome. The official Terry Fox Run happens every year on the second Sunday after the Labour Day weekend. September was chosen for this event, as it was the month when Terry had to stop running and the rest of us Canadians began to run in his place. All

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