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Harwood to Buy-Low store construction proceeding on schedule run again for mayor Keith McNeill
Times Staff Mayor John Harwood announced at the end of a town council meeting held Aug. 19 that he intends to seek a fouryear term Mayor John Harwood as mayor of Clearwater. “A year ago I wouldn't even have considered it for health reasons,” he said. “However, things have changed dramatically.” Harwood said he does not plan to run again to be North Thompson (Clearwater-Blue River) school trustee. He has been the town's mayor since it was incorporated as a municipality in December, 2007. Harwood has served three terms as mayor and four terms as school trustee. Before that, he spent 34 years in the education system as a teacher and an administrator. Harwood was born and raised in England and moved to Canada in 1966. He holds a diploma in machine shop engineering and is a qualified tradesman. He is past chairman of the Hospital Board (where he was instrumental in the founding of Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital), the Thompson Nicola Regional District board and the Community Resources Board. Municipal elections were held every three years in B.C. but starting this year will be held every four years. The municipal voting day will be Nov. 15.
Construction of the Clearwater's new 25,000 sq. ft. Buy-Low grocery store is progressing quickly and the building is expected to be ready to open on Dec. 1. That's the word from Gord Leclaire, a business development consultant working for Jim Pattison Developments. “The building is on schedule and people should be able to do some of their Christmas shopping here,” he said. “We're planning for a smooth transition.” Up to 60 workers, including about a halfdozen locals, have been employed on the project so far, added site supervisor Ken Eldridge of Norson Contractors. That number should grow to around 100 once construction begins soon on a second building in the proposed Clearwater Shopping Centre. Completion date for the second building, which will be located immediately east of the new grocery store, should be next April. The number in the construction crew does not include people from Buy-Low who will come to Clearwater in the fall to help in the transition from the old Safety Mart store in Brookfield Mall. As of early in the week nearly all the underground plumbing and electrical was done, and the crew was just
(L-r) Site supervisor Ken Eldridge of Norson Construction, Louie Pulice of Buy-Low business development, and business development consultant Gord Leclaire discuss progress on the construction of the new Buy-Low store in Clearwater. The grocery store is expected to open by Dec. 1. Photo by Keith McNeill
about ready to begin pouring the concrete slab for the building's floor. Once that is done, work on finishing the interior, such as drywalling, was expected to proceed rapidly. Construction of the roof, which will consist of a EPDM synthetic rubber membrane over insulation with rock ballast on top, is also progressing quickly. Another layer of fine crush was needed before paving of the parking lot could begin.
An outside view of Clearwater's new Buy-Low grocery story shows the exterior shell is nearly complete. Work on the project began last April. Photo by Keith McNeill
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Clearwater seeks town council nominations
Keith McNeill
Thanks for the help (L-r) Clearwater town councillor Ken Kjenstad presents director of finance Sheila Thiessen, executive assistant Penny Harper and chief administrative officer Leslie Groulx with a gift basket for the staff members who helped out during the recent move into the new municipal offices in the former Dutch Lake School. The move from the former town hall on the Flats took place on July 18. Photo by Keith McNeill
Interested in running for Clearwater town council or mayor? Nomination forms and information brochures are now available at the new District offices in the former Dutch Lake School as well as online. The period for nominations will open on Tuesday, Sept. 30 and will run until Friday, Oct. 10 at 4 p.m. An advance poll will be held Nov. 5. General voting day will be Saturday, Nov. 15, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Clearwater's municipal government consists of one mayor and six councillors. The mayor receives about $17,000 per year in remuneration, plus expenses.
Councillors get $8,900 per year plus expenses. In order to run, nominees must be at least 18 years of age on voting day, be a Canadian citizen, have lived in B.C. for six months, and not be disqualified under the Local Government Act or other legislation. They also must fill in a financial disclosure form and follow election campaign spending rules. Candidates need at least two nominees, both of whom must be qualified to vote in Clearwater's election as resident or non-resident property electors. Council meetings are held the first and third Tuesday of the month, with just one meeting per month during the summer. There are four committees
of the whole: finance, parks and recreation, economic development, and infrastructure. Council members also take part in a number of standing/select and external committees. One or more council members usually attend four conventions during the year. Of these the most important is the UBCM (Union of BC Municipalities) in the fall. This is followed by LGLA (Local Government Leadership Academy) in the winter. Federation of Canadian Municipalities holds its convention in the spring. Clearwater may or may not participate. Also held in the spring is the SILGA (Southern Interior Local Government Association) convention.
TNRD nomination packages available for November elections Times Staff Thompson-Nicola Regional District now has nomination pack-
ages available for the offices of electoral area directors for each of the TNRD’s 10 electoral areas.
The 10 include Area A (Wells Gray Country – Clearwater area and Vavenby, and Area B (Thompson
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Headwaters – Blue River and Avola). Area A director is presently Tim Pennell while the director for Area B is Willow MacDonald. General voting day for local government elections will be Saturday, Nov. 15. Nomination packages are available for
download from the TNRD website at www.tnrd.ca or can be obtained at the Thompson-Nicola Regional District office, 4th floor, 465Victoria St., in Kamloops during regular office hours. TNRD nomination packages are also available
Continued cool, damp weather has kept the situation quiet at Clearwater Fire Zone, according to forest protection technician Vaughn McCaig. A helicopter was up on Monday, looking for smoke that had been seen in Wells Gray Park, but without success.
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excluding statutory holidays and weekends. The Chief Election Officer will receive nomination documents from 9 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30, until 4 p.m., on Friday, Oct. 10, at the TNRD offices, 4th floor, 465 Victoria St., Kamloops.
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Clearwater's three-person Initial Attack crew is leaving this week as its members go back to school. However, other IA crews will be available if the weather warms up. McCaig noted that the Fire Zone's weather stations had recorded the first freezing temperature of the season recently at Coldscaur Lake northwest of Clearwater.
“It always seems to freeze first up there,” he said. “It's a real cold pocket.” Meanwhile, further south, the campfire ban in the Kamloops Fire Zone was lifted on Thursday, Aug. 21. The campfire ban in the Clearwater Fire Zone was lifted on July 23. Only fires half-meter by half-meter in size are allowed.
South end of Clearwater River Trail ready for hikers Submitted
Volunteers report that they have refreshed the lower portion of the Clearwater River Trail. Those wishing to hike the refreshed portion should drive to the start point, which is 8.6 km north of Wells Gray Infocenter on Clearwater Valley Road. Look for an access on the
west side of the road, about 200 m past the snowmobile parking lot. A 10 minute walk will bring you to the Clearwater River Trail itself. Turn left (south) and it will take you to the road below the old garbage dump. It is about 180 m down the road and you get back on the river trail.
Less than a four hour walk from the start point will bring you to the Riverview subdivision in Clearwater near Dutch Lake, where you should have a car waiting. The refreshed section has been marked with flagging and paint on trees. All junction points have small signs indicating the direction to go.
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Clearwater town council has approved a development permit for a 10.7 m (35 foot) pylon sign for the new Clearwater Shopping Centre being constructed next to Highway 5 at Park Drive. The sign would be located on shopping center property near the roundabout. In keeping with the natural look called for in District of Clearwater's planning guidelines, the proposed sign will feature a stone base. Similar stone bases will be part of the roof canopy pillars in front of the first two approved buildings of the shopping centre. Ordinarily, a separate development permit is not needed for a sign. However, the developer chose to make a separate application as the sign layout and design were not ready when approval was sought for the first two buildings in the shopping center. The developer will not require further sign approvals once tenants and their logos have been confirmed.
Thompson-Nicola Regional District Library System is embarking on a strategic planning process this summer. The goal is to develop a fiveyear plan to help set the future direction for the library system. The TNRD Library System
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A drawing shows the proposed layout for a large sign to be constructed in front of the new shopping center under construction next to Highway 5. Clearwater town council approved a development permit for the sign during its Aug. 19 meeting. District of Clearwater graphic
Town council seeks more bio-energy alternatives Times Staff District of Clearwater is going to give provide all three proponents of the original Request for Proposal submissions another chance to provide a detailed design, build and install of a bio-energy system for the new Dutch Lake Community Centre. During its Aug. 19 meeting, town council discussed a written proposal from the successful proponent (that was initially chosen in July), Western Bioheat Corporation. However, no one from the company was present to answer several questions that staff and council members identified. Therefore it was difficult to know if the submission was comparative to the initial proposals from the other two proponents. Was Council able to compare “apples to apples?” Items not
consists of more than a dozen branches (including the one in Clearwater) as well as extension services and the bookmobile. As part of the planning process, an interactive open house will be held at Clearwater Library on Friday, Sept. 5, 5 – 7 p.m.
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included in the proposal included proof of Workers Compensation coverage, proof of insurance, and proof that the equipment is CSA or UL certified, or has approval from BC Safety Authority (although apparently there is the ability to obtain a variance for Safety Authority of BC certification). Also not included in the proposal was the cost of engineering drawings for the hookup to the mechanical system inside the building. The District had conducted a Request
for Proposal last June to find a company that could design, build and install a bioenergy system for the former school. In early July town council picked Western Bioheat, largely based on its having the lowest bid price submission at $175,000. The next step in the process was to bring back a full detailed proposal with firm costs to complete the project. The other two proponents, Fink Machine Inc. and Canadian Engineered Products, had bid prices that were somewhat higher: $236,000 and
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What’s Happening WHAT’S HAPPENING?
The offices of the District of Clearwater “Municipal Hall” and ICBC/Motor Vehicle are located at:
Dutch Lake Community Centre, 209 Dutch Lake Road, Clearwater, BC, V0E 1N2 Mailing Address: Box 157, Clearwater, BC, V0E 1N0 Telephone 250-674-2257 Fax: 250-674-2173
LOCAL ELECTIONS – 2014 – Are you considering running for Council? Nomination Packages are available from Municipal Hall or www.districtofclearwater.com
Council Approves: Development Permit DP14-02. Buy Low Foods, Pylon signage to identify the new Clearwater Shopping Centre. Mayor and Council apply to speak to 5 ministers and with the Premier at the 2014 UBCM Convention.
PLEASE CONSERVE WATER: Water Restrictions are in effect until September 30, 2014. Watering hours will be between 6:00am - 10:00am and 6:00pm - 10:00pm. Even numbered properties may water on even numbered days. Odd numbered properties may water on odd numbered days (for example: house number 366 may water on 2, 4 etc. of month) Please adhere to these watering times only!
Summer Healthy Living Activities: Sign up at the District of Clearwater at 209 Dutch Lake Road Look out for the new Community Recreation Brochure being mailed to you soon. There is an extensive lineup of fantastic healthy living Community recreation activities such as Tabata, Zumba, Pole Walking, Run Club, Community Tennis, Seniors Activities, Yoga, Floor Hockey, Chutney 101, Learn to Budget and many many more.
Upcoming Events: North Thompson Pounders Slow Pitch Tournament: August 30-September 1, 2014 at Capostinsky Park Wells Gray Rocks: May 31 - September 13, 2014, celebrating Wells Gray Park’s 75 Birthday! Night market: Wells Gray Information Centre, Last event will be on September 4, 2014 Elks Pancake Breakfast: Elks Hall next to the Farmers Market. Every Sat. - 8:30-11:00am
Upcoming Meetings of Council: Public Welcome Come check out what issues your Council is debating September 2, 2014 – Infrastructure Committee of the Whole Meeting – 5:00pm September 2, 2014 – Regular Council Meeting – 7:00pm
Dutch Lake Community Centre, 209 Dutch Lake Road Box 157, Clearwater,B.C. V0E 1N0 Office hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 - 4:30 District Office Ph: 250-674-2257 • Fax: 250-674-2173 email address: admin@districtofclearwater.com
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Opinion
“ Genius is more often found in a cracked pot than in a whole one.” - E.B. White, writer
Guest editorial by Dr. Colleen M. Flood
Canada in race with US for worst healthcare system in the world A win by a private clinic in an upcoming B.C. court challenge would only make things worse
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Upper Clearwater hosts 120 international forestry students Editor, the Times:
I am writing to thank the sponsors and volunteers of the Upper Clearwater who put on a community breakfast for 120 international forestry students on Aug. 18. We received generous donations from Ursula and Fritz Schaer, Anne and Roland Neave, Susan Dalby and Eskild Petersen, the Elks Lodge, Mila and Paul Vapenik, Linda and
Bill Brierly, Steve and Susan Murray, Clara Ritcey, Safety Mart and TNRD. A crew of volunteers cooked breakfast, washed dishes and cleaned up afterwards, thanks to Sharon Neufeld, Doris Laner, Ellen Ferguson, Mila Vapenik, Trina Gregson, Susanne Woods, Holley, Sandra Smith, Ursula and Fritz Schaer for their efforts. All of us that participated in the event
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were honored to do so. We had the opportunity to meet students came from all over the world who said they loved our valley and surrounding area. It was so nice to see them happy and grateful for the breakfast that had been prepared for them. Events like this remind me of what a generous community we live in. After breakfast Fred Eustache, his daughter Charlene and granddaughter River drummed, sang songs, and spoke about indigenous culture and gathering of medicinal plants. The morning was a great success and we look forward to more opportunities to meet with students once the TRU research center is up and running.
Susan Murray Upper Clearwater, B.C.
Editor's Note: Also see photo on page A11.
TORONTO, ON/ Troy Media/ - The latest Commonwealth Study ranked Canada's healthcare system a dismal second to last in a list of 11 major industrialized countries beating out only the Americans. This latest poor result is already being used by those bent on further privatizing healthcare. They argue - as they always do - that if Canada only allowed more private finance, wait times would melt, emergency rooms would unclog and doctors, nurses, patients and the public would all be better off. They are wrong. For starters, what most of those calling for more private financing don't understand is that we already have a mix of public and private care. In fact, Canadians have their health needs covered by the public system only 70 per cent of the time, much less than the UK (84 per cent) or Norway (85 per cent) or even France (77 per cent). Indeed, Canadians actually hold more private health insurance than Americans do. How is this possible? First, our health system fails to offer universal (public) coverage for prescription drugs, unlike that provided in nearly every other developed country in the world. Second, Canada also has inadequate coverage for home care and long-term care, which are more comprehensively offered in many other health systems, such as Japan, Germany, Belgium and Sweden. Unfortunately, our health system is more like the U.S. system than most of us know. Just like the U.S., our approach to prescription drugs and home and long-term care is to have some people covered through private health insurance via their employer, some people covered by governments because they are on welfare or elderly, and a big chunk of the population going without. Our system is also similar to the U.S. - and dissimilar to many other countries that outperform us on health indicators - by paying physicians on a fee-for-service basis, meaning doctors are free to work as many or as few hours as they wish, whenever they wish and wherever they wish regardless of the needs of patients. The strength of Canada's healthcare system is its commitment to restrict private finance for medically-necessary hospital and physician care. We don't let our doctors dou-
ble dip, and we keep essential health services available to all, regardless of means. But instead of moving to adopt the policies of better performing systems, Canada may in fact be taking a step backwards. Our commitment to restrict private finance is being threatened with by a legal challenge initiated by a private clinic in B.C, set to go to trial in September. If it wins even more private financing will be introduced to Canada's health system (with some pretty clear vested interests profiting from the outcome), moving it one step closer to the worst performing health system among developed countries: the United States. Doctors would then be able to (extra) bill patients whatever they wish, on top of what payment they already receive from the government for specific health services. Those patients who can afford it will be able to buy private health insurance to defray the costs of such extra-billing. Instead of competing with the United States for last place, we need to start addressing the real issues that plague our healthcare system. A good place to look for solutions would be to look at the expansive - and better performing - policies of European systems, beginning with a universal health system that includes drug coverage, home care and longterm care. This may seem counter-intuitive when the problem plaguing our public system is always portrayed as a lack of money, but we know, as in business, that sometimes you have to spend money now to save money later. We must also look at providing incentives throughout our public and private sectors in the healthcare system to ensure that the right care is delivered to the right people in a timely way. There is no doubt that, if the constitutional challenge is successful in British Columbia, the problems we see in the Canadian health system - fragmentation, lack of coordination, lack of access to important kinds of care and wait times for those without private means will worsen. Why would we want to race to the bottom of the pack? – Dr. Colleen M. Flood is an expert advisor with EvidenceNetwork.ca and a Professor in the Faculty of Law, the School of Public Policy & Governance, and the Institute of Health Policy Management & Evaluation University of Toronto.
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Question of the Week
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Do you think people are getting too reliant on their cellphones?
Marcia Banford:
I'm neutral. If someone likes to use their cellphone, great. If they don't, also great.
Barry Banford:
Yes. Although it can be beneficial, I think technology can become all-consuming in a person's life and we forget how to connect with people without it.
Michael Dennis:
Yes, that and computers. It's so easy to look stuff up on the Internet. It's a blessing and a curse at the same time.
Delainey Barry (with Lennyx):
Yes, for sure. More than reliant, some people don't pay attention to what they're doing ... myself included. It's a hazard sometimes
Bill Barnes:
I'm kind of iffy on that one. Some people rely a lot on them but there's probably a good reason for it.
How many thousand hectares does it take to feed a caribou? Editor, The Times;
Re: Upper Clearwater Logging Since my last letter of July 10/14, I’ve been sitting back, observing all the verbal debate that has been produced! The latest letter, “Tourism should be left to do its productive function in balance”, was by Trevor Goward, Aug. 21/14. Let me make it very clear that I’m not belittling Trevor for his research about lichen. The fact remains, however, that lichen has absolutely nothing to do with logging the Upper Clearwater Corridor or with tourism. Many of the years that Trevor spent studying lichen occurred while he was employed as a park naturalist, a government job that was supported in part by logging dollars.
A couple of questions that have come to mind should be answered: 1. Trevor, have you ever logged the property you own in Upper Clearwater? 2. If you were able to obtain a woodlot licence on crown land adjoining your property, would you log it? The same two questions should be asked of George Briggs! Trevor should also know that whether or not logging occurs in the Clearwater Valley corridor, Clearwater will always be the “Gateway to Wells Gray Park”. The taxpayers of this province just paid over $3 million for a road blockage with a sign to prove that! Another letter, “Caribou endangered species” was written by Nancy Flood and Lyn Baldwin, TRU faculty members, on
July 3/14. Maybe before they spoke for the caribou, they should find all the facts. They say the caribou have declined by 30 per cent since 2002. Before they made that statement, they should have checked with the Ministry of Environment to see how much the moose population was decimated in that same period. It’s not about old growth or logging. It’s about wolves. In the 1970s, Weyerhaeuser’s log blocks in Berry Creek, east of Raft Mountain, had leave strips of timber “migration routes” for the then-struggling caribou herd that was on the verge of extinction. Maybe the writers should have found out exactly how much total area Wells Gray Park covers. How many thousand hectares does it take to feed a caribou?
The majority of the other letters, mainly Erik Milton’s, contained endless paragraphs of monotonous repetition. Erik did tell our editor that “The pen is mightier than the sword ... Careful how you wield it”. On that note, hearty congratulations to Keith and all the team at Clearwater Times for first place, best newspaper in Canada, and first place, editorial page! I must say I was very disappointed that there was no reference to Best Letter to the Editor! I think everyone knows that my letters made many of Keith’s editorials what they were! So you see, Captain Keith, the pen is mightier than the sword.
Jim Lamberton The Rambling Man Blackpool, B.C.
Taxpayer on the hook for tailings pond cost overruns Flower baskets and gardens make community shine Editor, The Times:
Thank you to all the many businesses and neighbors that have made such an effort to keep such beautiful blooming baskets and gardens! Everywhere you look our business community is brightened by the summer colors of flowers. The baskets really help make our community shine. Thank you to everyone who takes the efforts to tend these beautiful little gardens. The bursts of color give our town a lovely vibrant energy that is surely noticed by locals and visitors alike.
Shelley Sim Clearwater, B.C.
Editor, The Times:
“Government is a big problem if we get in the way. We are going to get out of yours and we are going to make sure that government isn't the instrument that slows you down.” Who said this: 1) Ronald Reagan; 2) Margaret Thatcher; 3) Milton Friedman; 4) None of the above. Answer – number 4 – none of the above. It was B.C.'s own premier Christy Clark on Jan. 26, 2012 to the Association of Mineral Exploration. This recent tailings pond spill from Mt. Polley shows the total vacuity of such words. Stephen Hume points out (Aug. 6 page A9 Opinion – Vancouver Sun “Tailings Discharge Is On Liberals”) a ramshackle system. Lack
of good regulatory culture has led to repeated spills. All of this happened on the Campbell / Clark government's watch, where mine inspections have fallen to half what they were in 2001. From the Tulameen River to Pinchi Lake, there have been mine tailing pond failures, including such deadly “Mad Hatter's” compounds as mercury. And here again to quote Stephen Hume: “Who is on the hook for such environmental disasters? Why, the very taxpayer whom government says it helps by reducing tax burden through environmental budget cuts.” To peddle such Reaganite-Thatcherite hokum such as cute little Christie did in her
Jan. 26, 2012 speech or in the year 2014 one has to question Clark's wisdom. Oh yes, we know. There's a free market Easter Bunny hopping over the hill to fix the tailings ponds, just as it fixed the U.S. and European banking system in 2007 – 8. To make things worse, Bill Bennett, the head honcho for all this mining activity, refuses to recognize a disaster when he sees one. What does he want? The whole Fraser River system poisoned beyond repair? However, these are the guys in charge here in B.C. So, don't look for any great improvement environmentally in the future.
Dennis Peacock Clearwater, B.C.
Farm consultation process a farce, industry benefits Editor, The Times:
Re: Farm changes a great leap forward (B.C. Views, Aug. 13). Tom Fletcher’s opinions are not shared by any farmers I know. The B.C. government’s post-facto “public consultation process” is farcical given that Bill 24, which amends the Agricultural Land Commission Act, was passed this May. An
authentic public consultation process should have been multi-year and province-wide, not invitationonly meetings and a onemonth-long token public feedback process which highlight yet again the magnitude of our democratic deficit. Fletcher’s analogy to Mao Tse-tung’s Great Leap Forward is apt, however, given B.C.’s democratic deficit and because
Mao’s vision gave rise to China’s Great Famine, resulting in tens of millions of deaths. The Great Leap Forward has been defined as “a very expensive disaster.” British Columbians will also pay a high price for the B.C. Liberal scheme to drastically change the ALR, as our food insecurity will increase and farm land even more polluted. The “farming”
activities proposed by the B.C. Liberals will reduce the land available to grow food. Alcohol has very limited nutritional value. The B.C. Liberals’ continued support for industrial agriculture, one of the world’s biggest causes of greenhouse gas emissions, combined with fracking, oil development and anaerobic digesters will further pollute farmland. Manure from organic
farms is worth far more as fertilizer than as fodder for anaerobic digesters; only conventional farmers would seek to use their contaminated manure to generate power. The B.C. Liberals need to remember that we all eat, including their buddies in the petroleum and the liquor sectors.
Louise Taylor Grand Forks, B.C.
A6 www.clearwatertimes.com YEARS AGO:
A proposed water system for the Clearwater Flats and Clearwater Secondary School area was passed by a 70.5 per cent majority at a public meeting. The province would not give Clearwater Improvement District the go-ahead until nearly all of the potential water users in the area had paid $100 for a 3/4inch connection. P.A. (Phil) Gaglardi was well ahead in the North Thompson of his nearest opponent, the NDP's Jim Jacobs, as Social Credit was re-elected with an even larger majority than they had when the provincial legislature dissolved.
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YEARS AGO:
For the first time, North Thompson School District 26 was to have its own fulltime superintendent with the appointment of John Denley.
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YEARS AGO:
Clearwater Secondary School grounds were the setting for the Caravan Stage Company. The horse-drawn carriages and puppet show was billed as "the world's only open-air, horsedrawn theatre company." The annual Pumpkin Hoot Harvest Festival was under way. It was being held in Birch Island.
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30
YEARS AGO:
Former Prime Minister of Canada Joe Clark was to visit Clearwater with Conservative candidate Mike Latta to assist Latta in an upcoming federal election. The Rhino Party candidate and his family trundled a "John Turner" in a wheelbarrow in the Vavenby Loggers' Day parade — a toilet that revolved when a handle was turned. A meeting was planned for Clearwater to discuss the environmental impacts of CN's twin-track program.
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Slocan's Vavenby sawmill was to shut down for about three weeks during the fall
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for renovations costing $16 to $17 million, said mill general manager John MacPherson. The changes would involve installing a brand new sawmill inside the existing buildings. An official from the Royal B.C. Museum was excited about a recently re-discovered butterfly and moth collection put together by Ted Moilliet while a teenager on his family's Vavenby sheep ranch from 1921 to 1923. Some of the moths in it had never been collected otherwise in B.C.
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YEARS AGO:
Exactly 11 months after the start of a massive community fundraising effort, Clearwater and District Highway Rescue Society placed an order for a new rescue van. Over $60,000 of the targeted $80,000 had been raised. The new vehicle would be a 1995 Chev crew cab with a variety of rescue equipment. TNRD property taxes would increase by one-third if residents voted to implement a proposed Emergency 911 service. Area B (Blue River-Avola) director Steve Quinn was the only member of the TNRD board opposed to the initiative.
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A helicopter found an Austrian woman who was lost near Fight Lake in Wells Gray Park. She had become separated from her husband when she stayed behind to look at flowers. Longtime Clearwater resident Raymond (Brother Ray) Hitchcock received a surprise visit from his grandson Philip Hitchcock. Local physician Ifor Thomas and Clearwater-based outdoor guide Robert Beaudry made the first kayak descent of the Rausch River, located north of Wells Gray Park.
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Derek Bottomley, governor of Rotary District 5060, officially opened a gazebo built by Clearwater Rotary Club at Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital. Preliminary discussions with Canfor and Weyerhaeuser found no roadblocks to a proposed community forest. “They’re prepared to work with us,” vicechairman Derek Morris reported to the Wells Gray Country community forest committee. The RCMP appointed Stuart Seib to be
the new sergeant-incharge of Clearwater Detachment. As a corporal, he had been acting NCO-in-charge since Sgt. Steve Giesinger had retired in June. The federal government needed to rationalize its regulations so local ranchers could process and export their product, said Vavenby rancher Ed Shook. He was one of half-a-dozen local cattle and sheep producers to meet with M.P. Betty Hinton to discuss problems in their industries.
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Wells Gray Outdoor Club received a letter from MLA Kevin Krueger, North Thompson Economic Development Society president, forgiving the $52,500 balance on the loan the club used to purchase a PistenBully groomer. The money came from the result of dissolving the North Thompson Economic Development Society and the North Thompson Relief Association. Communities along Highway 5 from Valemount to Vavenby were benefiting from $61,380 to remove trees impacted by the mountain pine beetle, according to a news release from the Ministry of Community and Rural Development. “This project is allowing four workers to continue using their skills in and around the communities of Valemount, Blue River, Clearwater and Vavenby,” said
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Volcanologist Dr. Cathie Hickson gave a three-day workshop on the volcanic features of Wells Gray Park as part of Wells Gray World Heritage Year. She had done her Ph.D. research on the park's volcanoes. Retired physician Dr. Bob Mackenzie called for the restoration of the former planer mill site on the Flats. It could be used as a festival ground, community garden, greenhouse and other facilities, he said. M.P. Cathy McLeod, MLA Terry Lake, TNRD chair Randy Murray, Wells Gray Country director Tim Pennell, and Thompson Headwaters director Willow MacDonald were among the dignitaries on hand for the official opening of the eco-depot in Clearwater. The TNRD board held a meeting in the Legion at Clearwater. Mayor John Harwood talked about partnerships in his welcoming address.
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Theft of snowblower Clearwater RCMP are looking for public assistance in locating a Craftsman snowblower, burgundy in colour, model# C45952101. The snowblower was stolen from the Pinegrove Trailer Park in Blackpool. Contact the RCMP at 250-6742237 if you have any information that may assist in the investigation. Found keys A set of keys/key fob have been turned into the RCMP detachment. They were left at a local business. If you have recently lost your keys you can call or attend the RCMP Detachment.
Car wash helps Food Bank (L-r) Tera Stephenson, Taylyne Elliot, Tatianna Stephenson and Kyanna Elliot wash a small car during a car wash held to benefit Clearwater Food Bank at Wells Gray Inn over the weekend. Organizers reported they raised over $1,300 over the weekend. Photo by Keith McNeill
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Stolen semi from Saskatoon Clearwater RCMP were advised of a stolen 2014 Volvo Missing person located semi-tractor out of Saskatoon, Clearwater RCMP was advised of a male missing from a resort in Saskatchewan. The vehicle was tracked to Jasper then observed Clearwater. The elderly male had in Avola. been away from his room for up The vehicle drove through to two days. Clearwater way1to BaseJournalRONA2007_Ang 2/26/07 3:44 PMon its Page The male was located safely Kamloops. Kamloops RCMP later the same night. The male located the stolen vehicle and said he and his dog had been hikarrested the driver for possession BaseJournalRONA2007_Ang 2/26/07 3:44 PM Page 1 ing in Wells Grey Park near Battle of stolen property and an outMountain when he got turned around and wandered through the standing mental health apprehension warrant. bush all night.
TNRD highlights from Aug. 21 meeting: Presentation by MLA Jackie Tegart Jackie Tegart, Liberal MLA for the FraserNicola riding, provided an update on the spring legislative session, her consultation activities and her goals for her constituency. MLA Tegart also highlighted her involvement with the revisions to the Water Act, ATV regulations and her work as the poverty liaison for the province. Waste collection service approved for Brookmere Electoral Area N Alternative Waste Collection Service Establishment Bylaw No. 2462 was adopted, which ensures that a waste collection service will continue to be provided for the residents in the Brookmere area. The waste collection service meets the needs of the community of Brookmere and is consistent with the TNRD solid waste management plan’s objectives. Federal Gas Tax funding provided The Lytton Parish Hall will receive upgrades to its handicap ramp through $25,000 of Federal Gas Tax revenues–Community Works Fund, allocated to Electoral Area “I” (Blue Sky Country). The Heffley Creek, South Thompson and McLure eco-depots will receive updates through the expenditure of up to $35,000 of Federal Gas Tax revenues-Community Works Fund allocated to Electoral Area “P” (Rivers and the Peaks). The Resort Municipality of Sun Peaks will receive $50,000 towards the construction of a new ice arena through the same fund. The board approved the expenditure to a maximum of $20,000 from Federal Gas Tax revenues–Community Works Fund allocated to Electoral Area “L” (Grasslands) for lighting upgrades at the Pritchard Fire Hall. Provincial Winter Fair Receives $5,000 Cara Haughton, interim secretary of the Provincial Winter Fair, accompanied by two 4-H members, provided a presentation on the 76th Provincial Winter Fair and Top Hand Ranch competition.
At the request of the delegation, the TNRD board provided a diamond sponsorship of $5,000 towards the fair, which is scheduled to be held Sept. 25 to 29 in Barriere. Whitecroft Fire Protection Service established The Whitecroft Fire Protection Service Area Establishment Bylaw No. 2471 was approved. The Resort Municipality of Sun Peaks will provide the service, effective Jan. 1, 2015. Cherry Creek–Savona OCP given second reading Cherry Creek–Savona Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2472, 2014, was given second reading. The OCP will be taken to a public hearing in conjunction with a future regular Board of Directors meeting.
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Parents get website guide to teacher strike Tom Fletcher – Black Press The B.C. government has launched a new website to prepare parents for a possible continuation of the teacher strike after Labour Day.
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BCPSEA's latest offer rejected by the union and the latest of a series of court actions scheduled for this fall. Ready's last involvement in the long-running series of teacher disputes was as an industrial inquiry commissioner in 2007. At that time he recommended that a senior provincial official be involved in talks along with an independent mediator.
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BC Farmers’ Markets launch Ode to a Farmer contest for Farmers Appreciation Week, Sept. 8 – 15 VANCOUVER – The BC Association of Farmers’ Markets (BCAFM) invites British Columbians to show their appreciation for local farmers in the form of a poem – a haiku, a ballad, an ode or a limerick, the style is up to you. Writers alike are invited to submit their best agricultureinspired poems to the second annual Ode To A Farmer Poetry Contest, in honour of Farmers Appreciation Week, Sept. 8-15.
The grand prize winner will receive a $150 gift certificate to the BC farmers’ market of their choice. To celebrate the diversity of BC’s agriculture, contest judges will select a grand prize winner, plus one winning poem in each region of BC: Cariboo Chilcotin Coast, Kootenay Rockies, Northern British Columbia, Thompson Okanagan, Vancouver, Coast and Mountains, and
Vancouver Island. Winning regional authors will receive a $50 gift certificate to the BC farmers’ market of their choice. The contest is open to all British Columbia residents. Submissions will be accepted online or by mail until Sunday, Sept. 7 at 11:59 p.m. “BC farmers are our best source for fresh, healthy, local food,” says Jon Bell, BCAFM president, “and the poetry contest is a means to express our
gratitude for B.C. farmers and all the ways they contribute to our health, communities and economy.” This is the fifth annual Farmers Appreciation Week, an annual event highlighting the important contribution that local food and farmers make to our lives. Farmers Appreciation Week will be celebrated at farmers’ markets across BC from September 8 – 15, 2014. For more infor-
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The banning of smoking in public places is starting to see positive changes in many areas of healthcare. One benefit is a 10 per cent drop in the rates of pre-term births and childhood asthma where smoking bans have been initiated. Unfortunately, only 16 per cent of the people of the world are covered by these non-smoking laws and 40 per cent of the world’s children are still exposed to second-hand smoke. A peptic ulcer is a breakdown in the protective lining of the stomach or part of the small intestine. In the ‘old days’ prior to the 1970s, treatment consisted of dietary changes, lots of antacids and possibly even an operation. Today we know that most peptic ulcers are caused by the bacterium, H. Pylori. It infects 1 in 4 people but most don’t get an ulcer. Those that do can be treated with antibiotics and a powerful acid-reducer. No more bland diets or surgery today! Pharmacists are asked about the benefits of eating garlic or supplements to help certain ailments. It has been used for medicinal purposes for thousands of years in India, China and Egypt. The current scientific evidence says it may possibly be effective for reducing high blood pressure, keeping arteries healthy, reducing the risk of colon, rectal and stomach cancer (if eaten raw). It is unlikely to help those with diabetes, peptic ulcers, high cholesterol or preventing breast cancer. Some people say that garlic helps prevent the common cold. If it works for you, that’s great. There is not a lot of high quality evidence that this is so but the side effects are minimal if you take it. Our pharmacists can add a balanced perspective to many of the popular herbal treatments. There’s a lot of hype out there. We can add some common sense to it all. Consult your doctor, too.
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Ribbon-cutting on Friday for new town hall Times Staff An official ribbon-cutting to open the municipal hall portion of the new Dutch Lake Community Center will be held tomorrow afternoon (Friday), Aug. 29. Member of Parliament Cathy McLeod will be present for the event, as will be Clearwater Mayor John Harwood and Lousie Weaver, chair of Yellowhead Community Services Society. The event is due to begin at 1:45 p.m., when M.P. Mcleod will arrive and be greeted by Harwood. The mayor will welcome the guests and the community, and give a project overview. McLeod will speak about a $92,000 community infrastructure grant that went into converting the former school. Louise Weaver will then speak, to be followed by the ribbon-cutting at 2 p.m. The new community center, which is located in the former Dutch Lake School, now houses the municipal offices, a seniors drop-in center, an arts and culture center, departments of Yellowhead Community Services, Thompson Rivers University satellite campus, and a business incubation center that includes Wells Gray Country services committee, Wells Gray Community Forest, Clearwater and District Chamber of Commerce, and Tourism Wells Gray. The official opening for the whole building will(MJHP TZY \JJPQ^ Ć^JWX be held Sept. 20 in a major event.
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Mist and atmosphere inspire painter Upper Clearwater artist Doris Laner holds “Alpine Rain”, an oil painting inspired by a hike she made to Fight Lake in Wells Gray Park several years ago. In front of her are “Birthday Morning Mist” (l), a painting of Helmcken Falls, and “Rock Roses” (r), which was inspired by the basalt formations at White Horse Bluff. All three are among the six paintings by Laner that the winner of the second prize in two treasure hunts happening now in the park will get the choice of . First prize will be a painting of an eagle by world famous wildlife artist Robert Bateman. In the center below Laner is “Pyramid Bay”, which is the prize in a raffle. Details about the treasure hunts and raffle are available at the Wells Gray Infocenter. Photo by Keith McNeill
Are Canada’s proposed nutrition label changes sweet enough? Most people I talk to say they usually read food nutrition labels, but often find the information confusing. Current labels typically require a keen attention to detail and a bit of time to navigate the information. Comparing products can be a challenge because serving sizes vary. Most people say they look at sugar on the label but do not know how much is too much. “What does 24 grams of sugar really mean?” Well Health Canada is ready to change things up. They are in the process of revising the way information is shown on nutrition labels for packaged food. The aim is to make them easier to read and more relevant to peoples lives. For example, one of the recommendations is that serving sizes be con-
sistent for similar foods and better reflect the amount a person typically eats. Of the numerous proposed changes, I think the recommendations for sugar are worth paying attention to. One proposed change is to list the amount of added sugars on the Nutrition Facts Table. This is in addition to listing the total quantity of sugar. Currently only total sugar is listed, which includes naturally occurring sugar and added sugar. Providing the amount of added sugars will help people make healthier choices. Typically foods that are higher in added sugars are more processed and less healthy. As well, all added sugars
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should be set for added sugar as it is the main culprit for health problems. Personally I agree that consumers need to see a maximum target for added sugars so I gave my feedback through Health Canada’s online consultation. If you want to participate in the consultation you can give feedback by answering a series of questions online. Visit the Nutrition Labelling Consultation page on the Health Canada website. Here you will also see a summary of all the proposed changes (I only touched on a few). http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ fn-an/label-etiquet/consultation/index-eng.php – Author Simone Jennings, RD, is a former Clearwater resident and works with the community nutrition program with Interior Health
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International forestry students tour Wells Gray Park Justin Jackson IFSS 2014, stands for the International Forestry Students Symposium 2014, and is the yearly gathering and AGM of IFSA, the International Forestry Students Association. IFSA is a global network of students in forestry and forest sciences, uniting approximately 3,000 students from roughly 73 member associations from over 50 countries. It is a non-governmental, non for profit and non religious organization run entirely by students, for students. It encourages students to engage in regional and international meetings and explore ecological, cultural and operational differences in forest management. Through their involvement with IFSA, students gain a broader educational experience and perspective on forestry at a local and international scale. IFSA also acts as a platform for students to participate in international decision making processes and international congresses, thanks to its partnership with major international forestry organizations. The year 2014 was the first time in its 42-year existence that IFSS has taken place in western North America. It was hosted as a joint event by University of British Columbia,University of Northern British Columbia, and Thompson Rivers University. The two-week long symposium toured B.C. and taught the participants about the ecological, economic and social values unique to the forests of our province. This symposium also provided an opportunity for many of the students to network and create meaningful connections with other students, local industry and academic institutions.
Forestry students from many different nations eat breakfast in the Upper Clearwater Hall on Monday, Aug. 18. A total of 120 students from all over the world were on a two-week tour of B.C. to look at ecosystem types, timber operations, sawmills, communities, and research forests. They were taking part in the 42nd annual International Forestry Students Symposium. Also see the letter to the editor on page A4. Photo by Mila Vapenik
We had 106 total participants throughout the entire symposium, as well as nearly 25 volunteers and organizers who helped make the event possible. Most of the volunteers were students from the three universities who have spent the last two years organizing and planning. IFSS 2014 was split into three main portions, each mainly organized by the university from that portion of the project. UBC organized the time on the south coast, UNBC organized central BC, and TRU organized the central interior. Because TRU has the Wells Gray Research and Education Centre, we thought it would be nice to travel to Wells Gray Provincial Park, set up camp and hike around some of the forests and natural features found with the park. We split the group up into two camps, one staying at the TRU site, and the other staying at Wells
Gray Guest Ranch. Because of the background of the students, many of them are just as interested in the make up of the forests, from the grasses and forbs to the shrubs in the understory, as well as the kinds of trees found, and what type of
climate these trees indicate. We were in three groups, and were able to see Ray Farm, Bailey Chutes (with salmon), Trevor Gowardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ponds, and the Trophy Mountains. The entire group was also able to visit the world famous Helmcken Falls.
Pancakes wait in a steamer to be eaten as volunteers feed breakfast to participants in the International Forestry Students Symposium on Monday morning, Aug. 18. Photo by Mila Vapenik
Camping in tents and cabins gave the students a real Canadian experience, where we sit around campfires, talk and tell stories watch for shooting stars in the night sky above. We had various faculty from TRU up to give the tours and talk about local issues, as well as the environment, and even had Sharon Neufeld help
us out with an absolutely amazing pancake breakfast on the morning of Aug. 18. Many of the students think of that as one of the highlights of the trip! We were also welcomed by council member Fred Fortier of Simpcw First Nation, as well as his daughter and granddaughter.
Simpcw First Nation councillor Fred Fortier (center, back to camera), his daughter and granddaughter welcome more than 100 participants in the International Forestry Students Symposium to Upper Clearwater Hall. The group spent some time touring Wells Gray Park while on a two-week tour of the province. Photo by Mila Vapenik
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Only three Ladies Golf Nights left for 2014 Submitted It was another successful Ladies Golf Night on Aug. 21 with 22 golfers out for the front 9 – another lovely
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Learn to play tennis Some of the participants in a junior tennis camp put on by District of Clearwater gather on the court at Rotary Sports Park. The camp for ages six to 13 was held Monday to Thursday of last week with instructor Sabine Cooperman. Photo submitted
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Hazel Wadlegger (l), on behalf of the North Thompson Community Foundation, presents a $1,000 cheque to Sabine Cooperman of the Raft River Elementary School PAC. The money will go towards the Courtney and Skye Buck Memorial Courtyard/Playground at the school. Playground construction has started, and the engineered Fibar will be placed under the play equipment this week, with finishing touches happening over the next month. Parents, please note that the playground is still in construction mode and not safe for kids to play on. Photo submitted
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could quickly fill a horse's pannier. The berries would be cleaned and canned the next day – waiting could mean they would spoil. One man made huckleberry wine in an old fish keg. It fermented as it was supposed to but tasted fishy. “Did he drink it?” asked Ellen Ferguson. “Of course he drank it,” said Clara Ritcey. At the beginning of August came the raspberries. These were best eaten fresh, but also were used to make jam as well as raspberry vinegar to drink. Later in August came the pincherries, which were used to make jam and jelly. Many planted gooseberries and currants in their gardens. Some bushes still grow by the Ray Farm in Wells Gray Park. A Mr. Silk, who lived near
of calcium over the winter. Her mother's recipe for making sauerkraut begins with, “Take 100 pounds of cabbage,” Clara Ritcey recalled. Making sauerkraut and putting away potatoes, carrots and so on would keep them busy in the fall. Also in the fall they could collect shaggy mane mushrooms. The best way to cook grouse was over rice in a pan in the oven. Once they had a grouse fly in the window and break its neck. As they went to cook it, they found an egg inside, which they used to bake a cake. Deer were so common they would almost always see one in their meadow. If it was too warm to keep a shot deer by hanging it from a tree, they would share the meat
Unremitting hard work. That's what being a pioneer in the Upper Clearwater Valley sounded like, according to Clara Ritcey and Ellen Ferguson. It also sounded like it was a lot of fun. Ritcey and Ferguson, daughters of pioneers Ted and Jennie Helset, gave a presentation titled “Pioneer Food” at Upper Clearwater Hall on Saturday evening. The presentation was part of the Wells Gray Rocks series being held this summer. Getting enough to eat was a constant struggle, the two sisters said. Most of the men had hunting licenses but that didn't necessarily mean they followed all the rules. Fortunately, the game wardens were based in Kamloops. In order to get to Upper Clearwater they needed to take the train to Clearwater, then walk the rest of the way. One particular game warden liked to visit once a year. Before he came he would write a letter to Frank Shook and family, asking if he could have a place to stay. Naturally, the Shooks would pass the word around the neighborhood that the game warden was coming, thereby avoiding any unnecessary incidents. “He knew darn well what we were eating and it wasn't baloney sandwiches,” Clara Ritcey said. What the people ate depended on the season. In the spring, they would care- Four members of the Helset family are Clara, Roy, Ted and Jennie, pose for a fully gather the first dandelion picture. The photo was taken in 1950. Photo submitted shoots and eat them with potato salad. with their neighbors. Grier Road, had many fruit trees These were the first greens in and provided the same to local In winter, people would put their diet since Christmas and residents. off shooting their moose until tasted delicious. Quite a few of the fruit trees the weather was cold enough When the dandelions got biggrowing in the Clearwater area for it to stay frozen. ger, they would be eaten as a today are descended from Mr. Canning moose meat was steamed vegetable with vinegar. Silk's, said Jesse Emery, later Mrs. Roy the sisters. Shook, used to can large quantiFish ties of pigweed or lamb's quarter. made a good At the end of May, every“an Independent” congregation in fellowship with the change from one would plant a large garden. broader Christian community in the area. the continuPlanting had to be timed properly ous diet of to miss the last frost or, at Hemp Meeting at: 11 Lodge Drive deer and Creek, the spring flood. (Behind Fields Store) moose meat. The second or third week in Sunday They June they would start collecting Worship Service would be strawberries. 10 am canned into Saskatoons came a little later pint and and were not so popular as the On the Web: www.clchch.com half-pint jars, For information huckleberries. 250.674.3841 or 250.674.2912 and were a The best huckleberries came good source from McLeod Hill, where people
Sisters Clara Ritcey and Ellen Ferguson give a talk on Pioneer Food in Upper Clearwater Hall on Saturday evening. Their parents, Ted and Jennie Helset, moved to Upper Clearwater in 1938. Copies of their cookbook are available for $15 each. Phone 250-674-3627 to order. Photo by Keith McNeill
another major chore. A moose is very big while a canning jar is very small, Ritcey pointed out. They had no pressure canners and so they had to boil the jars for three hours on a wood stove. Preserving a whole moose could take several days, especially since the meat needed to be thawed before the process could begin. Nothing was wasted, including the heart, liver, kidney and tongue. Rabbits were another favorite winter food. Clara recalled that one time, when she was in hospital (probably to have a baby), her husband, Ralph Ritcey, shot several rabbits and hung them on the clothesline to freeze. The snowplow driver used their driveway to turn around in and evidently saw them. Many years later her son, Frank Ritcey, was talking
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with the snowplow driver in Clearwater. The driver, then an old man, told Frank, “It was the darnedest thing I ever saw. A clothesline full of frozen rabbits.” Frank said, “I know who that was. That was my father.” Beaver meat was popular, but needed to be prepared carefully to avoid contamination by the animal's scent glands. Community dinners were important. One winter Grandma Blake invited all the bachelors in the neighborhood over for Christmas dinner. She spent many hours getting everything ready but then nobody showed up. She was feeling pretty upset about this and was even more confused when a big crowd appeared the following day. Turns out she had got her days mixed up on the calendar. “She re-heated the food and they had the best party ever,” Clara said.
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Book by local author explores the ways of the shaman Keith McNeill He might not have written a book before, but Clearwater resident Tom Coles seems to have hit a home run with his new novel, “Spirit Talker – The Legend of Nakosis”. “It’s so clear, it’s like watching a movie. You feel as if you are right there when you’re reading it,” said one local resident during the book's official launch on Saturday, Aug. 23, at the Aboriginal Sharing Center in Clearwater. The book tells the story of a young man's induction or initiation into the ways of a shaman. It takes place in North America before contact with Europeans. Coles said he worked on writing the book for about two years. “I’ve heard about authors being told by the story what to write. Now I know what they mean,” Coles said. Sometimes he would
get up in the middle of the night and tap out a few pages. “The story just seemed to flow,” he said. “I was curious to see what would happen next, because I didn’t know.” Occasionally, when he went back later, he would realize that he had tried to force the story-telling. The writing wasn’t the way he wanted it and he would throw that part away. Categorizing the book has been a problem when trying to market it. There is fantasy and magic, romance, adventure, environmentalism, history and so on. “Someone once told me it’s what Harry Potter would be like if it had been written by James Fenimore Cooper,” he said. The story revolves around shamanism and First Nations culture, both lifelong interests of the author. The word “shaman”
comes from a Siberian language and “shamanism” has come to mean the basic beliefs that underlay nearly all socalled primitive religions – that the material world and the spiritual world are connected and, in fact, one. In our modern culture we forget about that connection and that is the source of many of our problems, Coles felt. The book is written for an adult audience but the writer hopes that it will also appeal to young people. The protagonist is in his early teens when the events in the story take place, he pointed out. The local writer selfpublished the book. With a size of 600 pages and a limited press run, the cost is more than he would like. He hopes to work with a commercial printer to bring the price down in the future. ‘Spirit Talker – The legend of Nakosis‘ is available to purchase
Local author Tom Coles signs a copy of his book, “Spirit Talker – The Legend of Nakosis” for his granddaughter, Jamie Innes of Vancouver, during a book-signing held Saturday at the Aboriginal Sharing Center. Photo by Keith McNeill
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Notice of Woodlot License Plan Take notice that a Woodlot License Plan (WLP) has been prepared for Woodlot 1857 – Upper Clearwater, in the name of George Briggs. As required by the Forest and Range Practices Act, the WLP effectively replaces the Woodlot Forest Development Plan. This plan outlines the results and strategies the Woodlot Licensee will follow to meet objectives set by Government. A draft of this plan is available for public review and written comment. A review can be arranged by making appointment with Wes Bieber, R.P.F. at the office of Longfellows Natural Resource Management Solutions Inc. in Clearwater, B.C. Written comments should be submitted no later than September 30, 2014. Contact: Wes Bieber, R.P.F. E-Mail: wes.bieber@longfellows.ca Telephone: 250-674-3882
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In the Matter of Part 3.1 (Administrative Forfeiture) of the Civil Forfeiture Act [SBC 2005, C. 29] the CFA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT: On January 6, 2014, on Highway 5 at the Fishtrap pullout in McLure, B.C., Peace Officer(s) of the RCMP South East District Traffic Services (SEDTS) seized, at the time indicated, the subject property, described as: $19,965 CAD, between 12:56 and 13:26 Hours. The subject property was seized because there was evidence that the subject property would afford evidence in respect of an offence (or offences) under section 354(1) (Possession of property obtained by crime) of the Criminal Code of Canada. Notice is hereby given that the subject property, CFO file Number: 2014-2301, is subject to forfeiture under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will be forfeited to the Government for disposal by the Director of Civil
Forfeiture unless a notice of dispute is filed with the Director within the time period set out in this notice. A notice of dispute may be filed by a person who claims to have an interest in all or part of the subject property. The notice of dispute must be filed within 60 days of the date upon which this notice is first published. You may obtain the form of a notice of dispute, which must meet the requirements of Section 14.07 of the CFA, from the Director’s website, accessible online at www. pssg.gov.bc.ca/civilforfeiture. The notice must be in writing, signed in the presence of a lawyer or notary public, and mailed to the Civil Forfeiture Office, PO Box 9234 Station Provincial Government, Victoria, B.C. V8W 9J1.
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Free dental program to help kids' teeth Submitted Clearwater and Area Success by 6 and the Interior Health Dental Program have partnered to create a dental fund at Yellowhead Community Services for parents of children under six. Based on the statistics of early childhood tooth decay in our local population, we know that the largest determining factor for oral health of young children is the oral health of their parents. In order to assist parents in improving
the oral health of their young children, the YCS Dental Fund will assist parents in addressing their own oral health needs. The fund is available to provide financial assistance to parents of young children to receive dental care who do not have a dental plan. Parents must register their child in the “Lift the Lip” Dental Program through Public Health. Call toll-free 1-866-8474372 to make an appointment for the Clearwater clinic. Pregnant women who
do not have children registered in the program may also phone to make an appointment. At the “Lift the Lip” appointment, parents will be asked a series of questions that will determine their eligibility to access the fund to assist with dental treatment needed for themselves (this may also include an examination from the hygienist). The “Lift the Lip” dental hygienist will make all necessary referrals for dental treatment to a dental office and
to the YCS Dental Fund for financial assistance. Priority is given to parents without a dental plan who are experiencing dental pain or infection. Funding will be approved if the financial and dental criteria are met and if there are sufficient funds available. For more information please call Laura Leadbetter-Fuoco, “Lift the Lip” dental hygienist, toll-free at 1-866-8474372, or Heather Adamson, Success by 6 coordinator at 250-674-2600.
The Aviva Community Fund is back in September submitted Last year the parents advisory council (PAC) at Clearwater's Raft River Elementary School spearheaded a major community effort to win $120,000 from Aviva Community Fund. The money is being used to build a playground for intermediate students at the school. Recently, Aviva announced that the sixth annual competition will open for idea submissions on Sept. 22, and voting will begin on Sept. 29. Participants have a chance again this year to win a share of the $1,000,000 Aviva Community Fund. Simply submit an idea that
creates positive change in your community and you could win! New this year, participants have the chance to win a share of $20,000 in wildcard prizes in each of three qualifying rounds. Just submit your idea and once you've reached 1,000 votes you'll be entered to win. Twenty ideas will be randomly selected from each round to receive $1,000 for their associated charity. That makes for a total of 60 more winners this year that will be announced in January 2015. In each qualifying round, there will now be 40 spots available for the semi-finals. That's 10 more than in previous years
Also new this year will be category winners – a new way to win a semi-final spot. In each qualifying round, two vote leaders from each category will advance (one from each funding level). When you create your idea, you can select from the following categories: Health, Sport and Active Living; Environment and Sustainability; Animal Welfare; Schools and Education; and At-risk Youth. Another 30 semi-finalists will be selected in each qualifying round from the remaining ideas with the most votes, regardless of categories.
Serenity to hold Harvest Music Festival
org. You will also find inspiration from previous winners as well as the new Idea Guide for tips and tricks to get started.
Placement Support Program
for Special Populations is about inclusiveness.
Submitted People of all ages are welcome to attend a wonderful celebration of music and community at Serenity Performing Arts Centre (just 15 minutes east of Clearwater on Lost Creek Road between Birch Island and Vavenby) on Sept. 5 – 7. Venue owner Shirley de Vooght plans a weekend when the residents of the North Thompson can experience the music of professional recording artists showcased at her acreage’s outdoor stage with full lights and sound. The festival lineup will include a fantastic variety of music genres (rock, country, pop, Celtic, folk, blues) featuring the following artists from B.C. and Alberta: Cod Gone Wild, JJ Shiplett and the Red River Rebellion, Devon Coyote, North Country Gentlemen,
To learn more about how to participate in this year's Aviva Community Fund competition visit www.avivacommunityfund.
Helping people with disabilities find work in the community by matching their abilities with employers’ needs. If you are an employer or a not for profit organization and would like more information please contact: Jocelyn Ansell EPBC Clearwater Program Manager jocelyn@clearwateremployment.ca 250-674-2928 local 207
HIGHLIGHTS OF LOCAL JOB POSTINGS An audience watches a recent performance on the covered stage at Serenity Centre for the Performing Arts near Birch Island. The centre will host a Harvest Music Festival the first weekend in September. Photo submitted
Greg Drummond, Brodie Dawson, Windborn, and Cruel Young Heart. The music will kicks off with full shows on Friday from 6 p.m. - 11 p.m., Saturday from 2 p.m. - 11 p.m., and multi-band jams on Sunday, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Included in the festival pass is access to the children’s art garden, featuring a variety of handson activities for
children of all ages on Saturday from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., and free play-based stations set up all weekend long. If the weather is hot and sunny (fingers crossed), sprinklers will be set up in a designated lawn space for children and families to enjoy. The hope is for people of all ages to come together, enjoy one another’s company overlooking the North Thompson
River, and dance into the night. Bonfire pits will glow each night. There is no better way to say goodbye to summer and hello to fall than to bring your family and friends to Serenity Harvest Music Festival. For more information or if you are interested in being a part of the volunteer team at Harvest Fest, please call Shirley at 250-676-9456.
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Left: A tug (r) pushes a log boom south along Adams Lake while another pulls. Moving logs by tug is apparently competitive with moving them by truck, and log storage in the water reportedly is much superior to storage on the land.
All photos by Keith McNeill
Big lake resembles ocean inlet Right: First Nation petroglyphs decorate a limestone cliff along the east shore of the lake across from Squam Bay. The drawings likely were made by people standing up in dugout canoes. Left: A scene along the east shore of Adams Lake looking north bears an uncanny resemblance to the Gulf Islands off of B.C.'s coast. About the only things missing are arbutus trees - and oysters. Right: Brennan Creek School sits boarded up next to Adams Lake. It closed in 2012 when its last two students left. The school opened in 1958.
Below: A log boom appears to be suspended in the air as two tugboats move it south along Adams Lake towards Interfor's sawmill. The photos were taken during a boat tour of the lake on Aug. 20.