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Enjoying the Night Market The setting sun puts a soft glow on Tiffany Schwaiger (l) and Arel Eakins as they sit on the back of Jerry the Moose. The pair were taking part in the final Thursday Night Market of the season at the Wells Gray Infocenter on Sept. 4. For another Night Market photo, see page A13 inside.

Photo by Keith McNeill

Slow pitch tournament helps baby with medical expenses Times Staff A slow pitch tournament held in Clearwater over the Labor Day weekend raised over $2,800 to help a local family whose baby was born with a cleft lip and partial cleft palate.

Valon Bonner was born April Left: (L-r) Parents Corey Bonner and Megan Carter and their son, Valon Bonner accept over $2,800 raised by a slow pitch tournament in Clearwater from organizers Jason Mann, Nicole Rushton and Gabrielle Mann (who raised $16 from bracelets she made).

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Three receive food security awards from IHA Keith McNeill

North Thompson Food Action Committee members (l-r) Susan Garland, Ted Richardson and Cheryl Thomas speak to Clearwater town council after being presented with certificates of appreciation by Norm Embry, chair of Interior Health Authority on Tuesday of last week. The awards were given for the work they have done on developing a food security plan for the region, plus helping to set up community gardens, farmers markets and a food security website.

Photo by Keith McNeill

THOMPSON-NICOLA REGIONAL DISTRICT 2014 GENERAL LOCAL ELECTIONS NOTICE OF NOMINATION Public Notice is given to the electors of the Thompson-Nicola Regional District that a general local election will be held on Saturday, November 15, 2014 to elect one (1) Director from each of the following Electoral Areas: "A" (Wells Gray Country), "B" (Thompson Headwaters), "E" (Bonaparte Plateau), "I" (Blue Sky Country) "J" (Copper Desert Country), “L”, “M”, “N”, "O" (Lower North Thompson) and "P" (Rivers and the Peaks) for a four (4) year term commencing December 2014. Nominations will be received by the Chief Election Officer or a designated person, as follows: By hand, mail or other delivery service: Thompson-Nicola Regional District #300-465 Victoria Street Kamloops BC V2C 2A9 By fax to: 250-372-5048 By email to: election@tnrd.ca

From: 9:00 am Tuesday September 30, 2014 To: 4:00 pm Friday October 10, 2014 Excluding statutory holidays and weekends From: 9:00 am Tuesday September 30, 2014 To: 4:00 pm Friday October 10, 2014 Originals of faxed or emailed nomination documents must be received by the Chief Election Officer by 4:00 pm on Friday October 17, 2014

Nomination forms are available for download from the TNRD website at www.tnrd.ca or from the TNRD office, 4th Floor, 465 Victoria Street Kamloops BC. Nomination forms are also available during regular office hours (except weekends and statutory holidays) from the District of Clearwater, 209 Dutch Lake Road, Clearwater BC, until the close of the nomination period (4:00 pm on October 10, 2014).

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nity health facilitator Jenny Green have worked with the group for many years.

In his remarks to thank IHA for the awards, Ted Richardson said he had been amazed by how aware a big organization, such as Interior Health, could be of an issue such as food security.

The success of the local committee had been due to the help they had received from many people from all parts of the Valley, he said. He mentioned several names, including Shelley Loring from Chu Chua, Sharon Neufeld of Upper Clearwater, Barriere's Jill Hayward, TRU coordinator Sylvia Arduini, and Yellowhead Community Services executive director Jack Keough.

The mayors and councils of Clearwater and Barriere had also been supportive, he said, as well as the chief and council of Simpcw First Nation.

Age Friendly program helps Clearwater seniors Keith McNeill An Age Friendly program being put on this year by District of Clearwater with funding from Union of BC Municipalities has been a great success, according to coordinator Linda Selbee.

In a report to town council delivered on Sept. 2, Selbee said the program has hosted seven luncheons so far and plans to do another five this fall before the funding ends.

Topics discussed at the luncheons so far include arthritis, home support and assessments, services for seniors at Dr. Helmcken

Memorial Hospital, seniors and taxes, mobility study, frauds and scams, rent subsidies, how to get into Evergreen Acres seniors housing, and transit.

Attendance at the luncheons has ranged from a maximum of 70 to a minimum of 30.

Massage therapist Sharon Neufeld discussed and demonstrated movement exercises as well as gardening do's and don'ts to look after your waist and knees.

Sabine Cooperman taught how to do yoga in a chair.

Lunches were supplied by the Challengers and Bailey's Bistro.

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Norm Embry, chair of Interior Health Authority, has given certificates of recognition to three North Thompson residents for their work on food security.

The presentations took place during a Clearwater town council meeting held on Tuesday of last week.

The recipients were Susan Garland of Louis Creek, Ted Richardson of Vavenby and Cheryl Thomas of Clearwater.

Food security is an important initiative that promoted healthy living and lifestyle, said Embry.

The health authority (which covers much of the southern Interior) has spent about $700,000 on the initiative over the past eight years, plus another $200,000 from the federal government.

“Food security exists when all people, at all

times, have physical and economic access to sufficient, safe and nutritious food to meet their dietary needs and food preferences for an active and healthy life,” he said, quoting the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization.

Embry noted that access is linked to supply. Food is more secure when it is grown closer to home.

“North Thompson residents have better food security than they did 10 years ago, thanks to these three,” he said.

Working under the name North Thompson Food Action Committee, Garland, Richardson and Thomas have promoted community gardens, farmers markets and a website that includes many local farmers, processors and so on.

The IHA board chair added that Interior Health community nutritionist Rose Soneff and and commu-

The volunteers helping the program have been wonderful, Selbee said. She mentioned by name John and Susan McFarlan, Shirley Grant and Cathy Dekelver.

The fall program includes: • Sept. 9 – Gambling; • Sept. 30 – End of Life issues plus Lunch with the New Doctors; • Oct. 12 – Yoga in a Chair plus Recognizing Depression; • Nov. 4 – Elder Abuse plus Power of Attorney; • Dec. 5 – Sharing your Bank Account and Protecting Your Income.

The seniors would like to have a small directory of services that they can carry in their pockets, Selbee reported.

They want to know who to call, such as a handyman, when they have a problem, she said.

Selbee said she thought the Age Friendly program had been worthwhile and was glad to hear that a grant to hold another one was being applied for.

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COUNCIL NOTES: Keith McNeill Clearwater town council has directed staff to hold an orientation session in late 2014 on road maintenance requirements.

The decision to hold the session was made at the recommendation of the council's infrastructure committee.

A new council will be sworn in after next November's elections, observed Ken Kjenstad, the committee chair.

The new council members will need to

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Workshop to teach new council about roads

learn about what Kjenstad described as the number one budget item and number one headache for the municipality.

Paramedics invite cooperation Bronwyn Barter, president of the Ambulance Paramedics of BC, invited council members to meet with union representatives at the upcoming Union of BC Municipalities convention.

The paramedics' initial agreement with the provincial government includes 80

additional full-time equivalent positions to be allocated specifically for community paramedic positions, she noted.

Councillor Shelley Sim said she had already signed up to meet with Barter at UBCM. Bat listing could be costly Environment Canada is inviting public comment on proposals to include three bat species under the Species at Risk Act. District of Clearwater should inves-

First Fish Ceremony educates and feeds

For the Record The letter to the editor “Upper Clearwater hosts 120 international forestry students” in our Aug. 28 issue incorrectly identified the Simpcw representative who spoke to the students as Fred Eustache. As noted in the cutline with the photo on page A11, the correct name is Fred Fortier.

Also, the photo "Looking at first CVFD firetruck" in our Aug. 7 issue incorrectly identified Loy Romeo as Lloyd Romeo.

Volunteers report that they have refreshed the unofficial trail/route between Helmcken Falls viewpoint and Gatling Gorge on the Clearwater River.

Fallen trees have been removed and brush clipped back. The path is reportedly obvious and marked.

It is essentially an extension of the Helmcken Rim Trail, that goes west and then north from the viewpoint.

Hikers should allow one hour each way, plus one hour for viewing.

People using the trail should bear in mind that Wells Gray Park is a wilderness area and prepare accordingly.

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 – November 15, 2014 – Are you considering running for Council?

Artists plan to paint at Green Mountain North Thompson Arts Council is organizing an informal Paint Out at Green Mountain in Wells Gray Provincial Park on Sept. 13 and you're invited!

The event will be part of the 12th annual International Plein Air Paint Out, which is being

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Right: District of Clearwater councillor Ken Kjenstad (l) helps members of Simpcw First Nation put out food for the First Fish Ceremony. A good-sized crowd turned out to learn about First Nations culture and to enjoy the traditionally cooked salmon (all by donation). This was the 10th year in a row the ceremony has been held in modern times.

held that weekend around the world.

The term "Plein Air" comes from the French "en plein air", used to describe painting in the open air. Artists often paint outof-doors in order to capture the colour, light and general feel of a particular location.

Please join other artists of the North Thompson Valley

Gatling Gorge trail now usable

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Above: Simpcw First Nation council member Tina Donald (r) lays trays of food into a traditional pit oven next to the former federal Fisheries office in Clearwater. She and other members of the band were getting ready for the First Fish Ceremony, which was held Wednesday, Aug. 27 by the Raft River salmon viewing platform.

Photos courtesy of Simpcw First Nation

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tigate whether it wants to get involved because having species listed under the Act could have important economic implications, said councillor Barry Banford.

Large areas in the North Thompson Valley have no or restricted logging to protect Mountain caribou, he noted.

Two of the species, Northern myotis and Little brown myotis, are found in B.C. All three species have been endangered by the spread of the fungal disease, Whitenose syndrome.

on Sept. 13, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Green Mountain (36 km up Clearwater Valley Road). Pack a lunch and bring your painting supplies.

This free event is open to everyone; you don't even have to be a painter.

Photographers, writers, artists of all types using any materials – even lookie-loos are welcome!

Nomination Packages are available from Municipal Hall or www.districtofclearwater.com.

Nomination Packages to be filed with the Chief Elections Officer at Municipal Hall by 4pm on Friday October 10, 2014.

Seniors Centre: - Drop in and see us The new Seniors Centre at the Dutch Lake Community Centre is open for use by all seniors in the North Thompson Valley. The centre will be open Monday-Friday 8am-4pm Water Restrictions: will remain 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!

Fall 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 line-up 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: Wells Gray Rocks: May 31 - September 13, 2014, celebrating Wells Gray Park’s 75 Birthday!

Elks Pancake Breakfast: Elks Hall next to the Farmers Market. Every Sat. - 8:30am-11:00am Raise a Reader Day: September 23rd Take Back the Night: September 25th at Dutch Lake Beach.

Upcoming Meetings of Council: Public Welcome.

Come check out what issues your Council is debating September 16, 2014 – Parks & Recreation Committee of the Whole Meeting – 5:00pm September 16, 2014 – Regular Council Meeting – 7:00pm September 30, 2014 – Public Information Meeting – 4:00pm-7:00pm  Subdivision Servicing & Works Bylaw  Development Cost Charge Bylaw

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

“ It is not enough to conquer; one must know how to seduce.”

- Francois-Marie Arouet Voltaire, philosopher and writer editorial by keith mcNeill

We need binding arbitration for the whole teacher/government dispute

Rambling man should thank, not condemn Editor, The Times

This letter is in response to Jim Lamberton’s of 28 August 2014 in which he advocates that the Clearwater Valley should be logged from top to bottom, thereby effectively severing Clearwater’s economic life line to the wilds of Wells Gray Park.

I hope Mr Lamberton will kindly forgive those of us who are trying to work for some kind of future for our little town in the uncertain times ahead.

There are those who believe that Canfor will one day run out of wood. What then? Perhaps the Harper Creek mine will come to the rescue. Or perhaps not.

In either event, surely the key to a healthy economy is diversity.

It is my view that Clearwater is in fact sitting on two gold mines:

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one to the south in the form of precious metals, and one to the north in the form of Wells Gray Park.

Clearwater doesn’t own Wells Gray, but it does own its relation to Wells Gray. Decisions made in coming weeks and months promise to affect our relation to the park in the long term. If that isn’t worth giving serious thought to, I’m sure I don’t know what is.

Erik Milton should be thanked, not condemned, for heading up the Wells Gray Action Committee.

I’m told the group now has 250 members, and is growing larger every day.

New members are always welcome: ThinkWellsGray@gmx.ca.

Trevor Goward Upper Clearwater, B.C.

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2002 an arbitrator awarded hundreds of millions of dollars to doctors – a settlement that forced the government to hike the provincial sales tax.

Nevertheless, government should accept binding arbitration. No one wants to see taxes go up but, as the BCTF has repeatedly pointed out, B.C. spends far below the Canadian average per student on education. Racing to the bottom just to keep taxes low is not a good longterm strategy.

BCTF, for its part, should drop its pre-conditions. It wants government to negotiate separately a fund that would add new money to the education system. The teachers' union also wants the province to drop a demand that either side could drop out of the collective agreement if it was unhappy with the outcome of a pending court case on class size and composition.

If you're calling for arbitration, you're calling for arbitration. You can't exempt the most contentious issues and still expect to have an agreement that both sides can live with.

Let's put the entire dispute between the teachers and the provincial government to binding arbitration. Let's get the kids back to school.

Voices United getting ready for Christmas cantata Editor, The Times:

Remember the Coke commercial from a few decades ago? "I'd like to teach the world to sing, in perfect harmony.”

We, the Clearwater United Church think singing in harmony is a joyous and wonderful activity. As sponsors of the Voices United Community Choir, under the leadership of Louise Weaver, we would like to invite you to sing in harmony.

Practices for this year's public cantata performance will begin on Wednesday, Oct. 8. Doors of the St. James Catholic Church (next to the fire hall) will be open at 4 p.m., practices will begin at 4:30 precisely and will end at 5:30 p.m.

We have a brand new cantata, "Lead Me Back to Bethlehem", purchased with the many $10 choir fees, saved over the years just for music.

You will recognize some of the

tunes in this musical telling of the Christmas story, written by Pepper Choplin, with parts of soprano, alto, bass and tenor voices.

If you have joined the choir before, or always thought you'd like to join a group of enthusiastic singers but were afraid you weren't good enough, come on out! All God's Creatures Got a Place in this Choir.

Mary Neathway Vavenby, B.C.

Logging must coexist with other local industries Editor, The Times:

The Times is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the BC Press Council.

Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to BC Press Council, PO Box 1356, Ladysmith, B.C. V9G 1A9 For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org

NORTH THOMPSON

What do you do when two children are battling it out in the schoolyard and won't let the rest of the students go back to class?

The ongoing dispute between the teachers and the provincial government disrupted the end of the school year last June and is preventing the new school year from even starting this September.

This is a big deal. There are 600,000 students in B.C.'s public school system and nothing is more important to their future than their education.

Every day that they are not in class will cost them for the rest of their lives.

Add to that the disruptions to parents' schedules, the businesses that depend on schools being in session to operate and so on, and the overall cost to society is enormous.

BC Teachers Federation recently called for binding arbitration to settle the dispute, but with some pre-conditions.

Binding arbitration would mean that, rather than the two parties negotiating a settlement, they would leave it up to a trusted third party to decide what the terms of the new contract would be.

The government has rejected the BCTF's offer.

The main reason appears to be because back in

I wish to respond to the recent letter submitted by Jim Lamberton (“How many thousand hectares does it take to feed a caribou,” Aug. 28 issue), regarding logging in the Upper Clearwater, the corridor to Wells Gray Park.

Jim, you were sure “slashing out with a sharp sword”! I think we must back off from attacking or stereotyping, and look at the real issues surrounding logging in our amazing Wells Gray Park, or within its boundary areas.

We must include the boundary areas of

the Park in this discussion, as it is included in the language of the legislation, which is clearly documented in the B.C. Parks Act. Legal restrictions to activities, unless it is in the best interest of the Park, includes the boundary areas to the Parks. Those restrictions were recently

lifted without any public input. It is not a coincidence that we are suddenly facing this logging proposal

by Canfor.

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Question of the Week

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Do you think this winter will be warmer than usual?

Eelco Schut (Holland):

From what I've been hearing, it probably will be warmer, because of climate change.

Dave Graham (Williams Lake):

No, it'll be warmer than 40 years ago but it'll be about the same as we had last year.

Some year it will hit minus 38 again.

Pat Lorenzen:

Yes, that's what the weather people say, with global warming. .

Glen Tuckerman (Fort St. John)

Les Toth:

Not likely, the way the weather is We're from Fort St. John. It's never warm changing. It will hit highs and lows. I'm there. afraid of 40 below.

Aboriginal Cultural Centre to host evening at Blackpool Hall Editor, The Times:

Hello North Thompson Valley. Have you ever wondered what the North Thompson Aboriginal Cultural Centre is all about?

Well now is your chance to find out.

You are cordially invited to our fund raising dinner to support the expansion of services and presence of the North Thompson Aboriginal Cultural Centre in Clearwater serving NT Valley.

Come support this fundraiser dinner help us reach our goal, enjoy an awesome meal, loonie auction, door prizes, guest speakers, gift items for sale, membership available, and so much more. Everyone welcome.

The North Thompson Aboriginal Cultural Centre is the only off-reserve

centre for Aboriginal peoples in the North Thompson Valley and has been serving the community since 2009, becoming a registered nonprofit society in March of 2013. The centre receives no core funding and is run entirely by donations and volunteer staff five days a week. Here are the services our Centre provides: • Serves as a drop-in center for local community members and visitors • Hosts an area for a museum with the history of Aboriginal and Metis people • Provides a gift shop featuring many local artists • Teaches Aboriginal culture to all ages through storytelling and making traditional crafts • Volunteers at other community events from Barriere to Blue River

Should be public debate on logging Editor, The Times:

This summer has been so wonderful.

We’ve taken friends and family up the Clearwater River corridor to view the falls and Clearwater Lake, and we searched for the clues to the treasure by locating the geocaches. What fun for the family and visitors to the area.

Coming down from Wells Gray Park, when the sun had set, I observed that there was indeed logging happening on the far side of the valley. I was sure that there was an agreement to have public consultation prior to logging. What is happening with those talks? I’ve not seen any public notices.

I understand the theory behind the clearcut logging: get the most money with the least amount of effort in the shortest

amount of time And we can even justify that by saying that a fire would wipe out all the trees that are gone in a clearcut, so what is the difference?

Could it be the roads that cut through the landscape diverting the water from its natural path? How about the large machinery and the weight of that must disturb the soil and all that live in and on that?

Even an old housewife can see that things are being damaged.

So I worry about my grocery bill. ‘Sure is getting dry in the USA – price of fresh veggies is going up due to lack of water.'

And then there is the tourism aspect.

Being a volunteer in the Aboriginal Gift Shop affords me an opportunity to listen to those folks. They come from countries where these

same decisions were made many years ago.

They cannot believe the pristine wilderness areas! They take pictures; talk about it – encouraging more visitors and return many times themselves.

Personally I’m a little worried that we are in the process of giving away our future.

I would like to see the forests surrounding Clearwater managed in a more sustainable manner. Sustainable to the earth: the animals and birds whose homes are being decimated, sustainable to provide water for our neighbors downstream, sustainable to attract the tourism industry and the film industry.

That’s my two cents worth. What do other’s think? Lets get a public debate going on in the Times!

Cheryl Thomas Clearwater, B.C.

• Works closely with Aboriginal Engagement Success By 6 DATE: Friday, Oct. 3 PLACE: Blackpool Hall, W Old North Thompson Highway, Clearwater, B.C. TIME: Meet and Greet at 5 p.m., Dinner served at 6 p.m., Presentations at 7:30 p.m.

COST: $25 per person Dinner catered by K&A Gateway Grill Our goal is to continue serving the community and the funds received will support this goal.

To purchase tickets or ask questions, please contact the Aboriginal Centre at 250674-3703, Sam Saul 250-571-2509, Cheryl Thomas 250 674-3260, Cindy Wilgosh 250674-2939 or email me at cindy.wilgosh@ gmail.com.

We look forward to seeing you, your

family and friends at our fundraising dinner.

Thank You for your support.

Cindy Wilgosh Clearwater, B.C.

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While all letters must be signed (and have a telephone number for verification purposes) upon submission, writers may elect to withhold their names from publication in special circumstances.

District of Clearwater

2014 General Local Elections NOTICE OF NOMINATION Public Notice is given to the electors of the District of Clearwater that a general election will be held on Saturday, November 15, 2014. The Election is for the purposes of electing one (1) Mayor and six (6) Councillors for a four (4) year term commencing December, 2014. Nominations will be received by the Chief Election Officer or a designated person, as follows: By hand, other delivery service to: District of Clearwater, 209 Dutch Lake Road, Clearwater, B.C. V0E 1N2

From: 9:00am Tuesday, September 30, 2014 To: 4:00pm Friday, October 10th, 2014 (excluding Statutory Holidays and weekends)

By mail to: Box 157, Clearwater, BC V0E 1N0

From: 9:00am Tuesday, September 30, 2014 To: 4:00pm Friday, October 10th, 2014

By fax to: 250-674-2173

By Email to: admin@docbc.ca

From: 9:00am Tuesday, September 30, 2014 To: 4:00pm Friday, October 10th, 2014 (Originals of faxed or emailed nomination documents must be received by the Chief Elections Officer by 4:00pm on Friday, October 17, 2014)

Nomination forms are available for download at www.districtofclearwater.com or nomination forms are available during office hours from the District office at 209 Dutch Lake Road, Clearwater, B.C. until the close of nomination period at 4:00pm Friday, October 10th, 2014.

Please note qualifications for nomination or to hold office are: • Canadian Citizen; • 18 years of age or older on general voting day (November 15, 2014); • Resident of British Columbia for at least six (6) months immediately before the day nomination papers are filed; • Not disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from being nominated for, being elected to or holding the office, or be otherwise disqualified by law.

Further information may be obtained by contacting Leslie Groulx, Chief Election Officer of Penny Harper, Deputy Chief Election Officer at 250-674-2257 or by email to admin@docbc.ca Leslie Groulx, Chief Elections Officer

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A propane-powered generating unit on the television site near Clearwater was expected to give clearer pictures and to reach Vavenby, the executive of the Central North Thompson Chamber of Commerce was told.

offered by the government's new insurance company, ICBC, was unrealistic. In addition to a number of Kamloops shops, the list of sponsors included Clearwater Auto Body, Barriere Paint and Body, and Fishtrap Canyon Service at McLure.

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YEARS AGO:

YEARS AGO: Flood control and dyking were major topics of discussion at a Clearwater Improvement District meeting. Residents of the Clearwater Flats could not obtain building permits to add buildings.

A reply was received from Municipal Affairs to a letter from CID trustees regarding incorporation for Clearwater.

The reply contained a report on the assessed value of the improvement district, but did not contain an answer to the question of whether incorporation was feasible.

An ad sponsored by various body shops objected that the $14 per hour being

YEARS AGO: New equipment on Grizzly Mountain at the 8,500-foot level would result in clearer television reception, reported Art Mayer, chairman of the Chamber of Commerce television committee. The signal would be received from Barriere, rather than Kamloops, reducing the distance traveled by half.

An article outlined the life of Nettie De Witt, then 96 years old. Born near Grafton, North Dakota, in 1883, she had come to Clearwater in 1932 with her husband, Ira.

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YEARS AGO:

Nearly 300 friends and relatives gathered

BACK IN TIME in the Fall Fair Hall in Barriere to honor Marston and Ellen Fennell on their 50th wedding anniversary. It was a complete surprise to the couple.

Concern about the dangerous way students were crossing Highway 5 at the Hub was a topic of discussion at Clearwater Secondary School consultative committee's first meeting of the school year.

Eleven parents and four teachers were present.

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YEARS AGO: Clearwater carpet bowlers Bob Collison, Inez Collison, Lee Colter, Mary Colter and Floyd Nelson took a silver medal at the B.C. Seniors Games in Trail.

They missed gold by one point.

Doug Bryden was the new principal at

2014 GENERAL LOCAL ELECTION School District No. 73 (Kamloops/Thompson) Rural Area

NOTICE OF NOMINATION Public Notice is given to the electors of the Electoral Areas of the Thompson-Nicola Regional District that nominations will be received by the Chief Election Officer at School District No. 73 (Kamloops/Thompson), 1383 – Ninth Avenue, Kamloops, B.C. on the following dates: 9:00 am September 30, 2014 to 4:00 pm October 10, 2014 (Excluding statutory holidays and weekends) for the office of SCHOOL TRUSTEE for School District No. 73 (Kamloops/Thompson) for which candidates are to be elected, ONE TRUSTEE to represent each of the following Electoral Areas: North Thompson, including areas “A” Wells Gray Country and “B” Thompson Headwaters, including the District of Clearwater Barriere/Little Fort, including area “O” Lower North Thompson, including the District of Barriere Chase, including areas “L” and “P” Rivers and the Peaks, including the Village of Chase and the Mountain Resort Municipality of Sun Peaks Logan Lake, including area “J” Copper Desert Country, including the District of Logan Lake A person is qualified to be nominated, elected and to hold office as a School Trustee if the person meets all of the following requirements: Canadian citizen; 18 years of age or older on November 15, 2014; Resident of British Columbia for at least six (6) months immediately before the day nomination papers are filed; Not disqualified by the School Act or any other enactment from voting in an election in British Columbia or from being nominated for, being elected to or holding the office, or be otherwise disqualified by law.

Nomination documents and additional information on the requirements and procedures for making a nomination may be obtained from the office of the Chief Election Officer at School District No. 73 (Kamloops/Thompson), 1383 – Ninth Avenue, Kamloops, B.C. or on the School District website at www.sd73.bc.ca.

Sharon E. Lyons, Chief Election Officer (250-374-0679 or 250.578.7514)

Bert Walker, TNRD director for Wells Gray Country, announced that he was seeking the provincial NDP nomination for the Kamloops-North Thompson riding.

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Clearwater Secondary, while Bill Keast took on the top job at Raft River.

David Chiasson took first place in the Class A event at the Vavenby Mud Bogs.

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YEARS AGO:

Two Clearwater men were killed in a head-on collision with a Freightliner semi south of Little Fort. A local woman was in critical condition in Kamloops hospital.

Clearwater Improvement District joined forces with School District 26 to pursue ownership of Clearwater Hatchery.

Clearwater Minor Hockey Association raised $8,377 at its annual auction and smorgasbord, the best result ever. After dinner speaker was Ryan Walters, a member of the Vancouver Canucks organization.

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YEARS AGO: Sandy and Wayne Sunderman of Clearwater found the Golden Skull, the object

of a six-year treasure hunt organized by Mike Ritcey of Kamloops.

The couple found a replica of the skull on a tributary of Third Canyon Creek. The skull contained 3,350 grams of 22 karat gold.

Longtime CSS teacher Ken Ladd took over as principal.

Former counsellor Rick Kienlein was the new vice-principal.

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YEARS AGO:

Cloudy and wet weather failed to dampen the spirits of the thousands who attended the 55th annual North Thompson Fall Fair in Barriere. The previous year’s fair had been canceled due to the fire situation. A group of residents put on a logging sports demonstration at the fair.

Kamloops resident Peter Findlay was the top male rider and Jean Anne McKirdy of Valemount was the top female rider at the Blue River Mountain Bike Festival. Despite wet conditions, just over 50 people participated, including youngsters in the kids’ races.

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YEARS AGO:

Improvements to Clearwater’s sewage lagoons were getting underway. First step for the contractor would be to clear the land in the area. Next would be to decommission one of the existing sewage treatment cells.

Construction, which would include installing a blower system to aerate the lagoon, was to be done by the end of November.

Two local forest contractors landed four contracts worth more than $360,000, according to a news release from the federal and provincial governments. Gord Radcliff’s Triple R Contracting was undertaking recreation site and trail maintenance activities in the Clearwater area. Funding would allow four workers to complete brushing and felling of dangerous trees on recreation sites and trails in Wells Gray Park.

Kurt Dodd’s KDC Forestry Consulting Ltd. received funding for three projects. The four projects were part of an investment of more than $14 million for 45 projects through

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Living in Canada, we don’t consider bugs as part of our daily diet but the United Nations reports that over 2 billion people worldwide supplement their diets with insects. Insects are actually quite nutritious being high in protein, fat and minerals.

For example, caterpillars have more protein than beef. (Now if we can just get over the “ick” feeling of insect consumption....)

Sometimes visiting your doctor, you are given a lot of information and it can be hard to keep it all straight. At the end of the visit, try this: repeat back the main instructions your doctor has given you to ensure you got it right. It helps the doctor and it will make certain things clearer for you. Your doctor won’t mind.

More women are having their first baby later in life compared to their counterparts of a generation ago. There were nine times more first births to women over 35 than there were 40 years ago. On the plus side, these children seem to fare better due to better economic security. On the negative side, older women are at greater risk of having complications like diabetes and heart problems during pregnancy.

Here’s another reason to stop smoking especially if you are a parent. It seems that children of smoking parents are more likely to experiment with cigarettes and end up being heavy smokers themselves.

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the Community Adjustment Fund and Job Opportunities Program. The funding was intended to help organizations and groups create employment and help workers and communities impacted by the economic downturn, announced federal MP Cathy McLeod.

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About 60 of Canada's best known thinkers, writers, scientists and poets attended Speak to the Wild at the Upper Clearwater Hall, a four-day Wells Gray World Heritage Year event. “It had to be by far the most distinguished group of people we've had in our Valley,” said Trevor Goward, one of the organizers.

Simpcw First Nation held what might be its final Salmon Run. Band members and others cycled in relays from Tete Jaune Cache to Louis Creek to mark the band's traditional territory.

Youngsters of all ages paddled, swam, cycled, ran and climbed a greased pole as they took part in the annual Clearwater Canoe Regatta on Dutch Lake.

Clearwater town council gave a letter of support to a playground for intermediate students being proposed by the Raft River Elementary School parents' advisory committee. More than half of the 320 students were in grades 4 to 7 said Sabine Cooperman, PAC president.

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Auxiliary members busy again Young thief on ATV

active in Vavenby

Times Staff With the fall season just underway, Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital Auxiliary members are busy planning for their next fundraiser, that being their eighth annual Dessert Extravaganza, according to spokesperson Marg Anderson.

The event will be held at the Clearwater/Wells Gray KOA on Oct. 18.

There will be a few different displays at this year's Extravaganza, she said.

With the success in previous years, she urged everyone to get their tickets early for this year's event, Tickets are only $25 and can be purchased from the Gift Corner in the hospital, the KOA or

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Members of Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital Auxiliary meet recently at Dutch Lake Resort's Painted Turtle Restaurant to plan their eight annual Dessert Extravaganza, coming up on Oct. 18 at Clearwater/Wells Gray KOA. Photo submitted

by contacting either Sharon at 250-6742181 or Penny at 250676-9443.

Raffle for travel The Auxiliary is pleased to announce that it is now selling

raffle tickets for $10 each. The draw will be made on Dec. 30 and the winner will be able to fly anywhere that WestJet flies.

Tickets for this special draw are limited and can be purchased

from the Gift Corner in the hospital or by contacting Leslie at 674-3205.

Look for ads about these and other Auxiliary fundraisers in future issues of the Times.

Balance needed for Wells Gray Park Continued from page A4 right near the town and the highway.

They are a real eyesore and I'm sure must deter tourists from stopping. Do we want this to happen to our “Gateway” to Wells Gray Park?

Also this summer, we took a hike up past the Trophy Mountain Meadows.

We were showing off this special place to our niece, who was visiting from Quebec.

We were awestruck at the amazing beauty we have here, our jewel of nature, Wells Gray Park.

Internationally it is well known for its pristine, untouched wilderness. It is our responsibility to take care of our Park and its boundary areas.

We humans tend to do a lot of damage in the world. We owe it to our children (and their children and so on) to stop being so short-sighted and to stop thinking only of short term gain, at what expense.

No, I am not anti-logging, Jim. I don't believe that Eric Milton or Trevor

Goward are either.

They both recognize the value of the logging industry and the tourism industry, as most of us citizens here do.

Long term sustainability for any local industry can only be achieved when resources are managed right and there is cooperation and dialogue. Individual interests may be met by trying to find some harmony and balance with one another.

I believe that this is what Trevor was referring to - the way lichen depend upon the coexistence of two species that live in a delicate balance with one another.

Nature is full of harmony that works, and we can learn so much from her.

Our son is 16. He always wants to call Clearwater home, and he really loves our Park and the route in, a spectacular gateway. He will go away to study in the future and hopefully bring back his skills to our community. He was devastated when he had heard

Vavenby residents should be aware that recently some people's sheds/shops have been broken into and items stolen.

One family just had some work clothes and tools taken. Then, in the early morning of Aug. 31, the family's yard gate lock was dismantled. The thief stole several power-saws. A guest heard the noise and ran outside. The guest yelled but the thief leaped over the fence and took off on an ATV. The guest saw a tall, thin kid with short dark hair who was around 18 – 24 years old. A wallet

with cigarettes was found outside in the driveway.

The resident is positive that the thief made more than one trip to the house. He is finding more and

more of his tools gone. The resident feels that everyone should keep their belongings under lock and key and do a Neighbourhood Watch for each other.

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about the change to the B.C Parks Act, and how the future of Wells Gray Park and its corridor could be jeopardized. He even wrote a powerful essay about it.

Now we are already seeing the potential reality of this shortsighted Liberal government decision.

Our son would love one day to have such an opportunity, as did Trevor Goward, to provide valuable research and to gain knowledge that may benefit the future of our Planet, or our Universe.

We are so fortunate to have this renowned scientist living near us. He

has dedicated much to our Park and to our communities, and continues to give our Park a voice. We must listen to the hard evidence which the scientific world brings us, and aim for effective collaboration. Then maybe we can come together as a strong community, with a meaningful long term vision.

I also would like to congratulate the team at the Times for jobs well done (“Times wins national newspaper awards,” Aug. 21 issue). I've always known this and feel we are very lucky to have you all here.

Gerda Faber Clearwater, B.C.

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Open house helps with library system's strategic plan Keith McNeill It seems that everything is going online these days.

That being the case, what do people think their local library should look like in the future?

Thompson-Nicola Regional District Library System held an open house at Clearwater Library last Friday to gather public input for a long range strategic planning process to help answer that and other questions.

“We've had a very good response so far from all communities,'” said Marc Saunders, director of libraries.

“It's very preliminary, but certain themes have been heard from all parts of the TNRD.

People want to see more programs for seniors and children.

People are very passionate that they want us to keep the physical books. And people who read e-books want more selection.”

The open house had four stations where people could answer simple questions along four main themes: the community and social role of the libraries; collections; programs and partnerships; and space and service delivery.

Under the community and social role of libraries, for example, people were asked, “What three things do you love about this region?”

The objective is to find out what people value in the community so the library can better

reflect that community, Saunders explained.

At the collections station, participants were given 10 beads and asked to place them into seven different canisters labelled print books, e-books, magazines and newspapers, and so on, according to what priority the participants thought they should be given.

At station three, programs and partnerships, people were asked to imagine themselves to be in a scenario with certain needs (for example, a single Aboriginal parent with two children) and then say how the library system would best serve those needs.

At the space and service delivery, participants were asked to write down some ideas for the Clearwater Library and how it could expand its role.

“Even though we live in a small community we should still be thinking big,” Saunders said.

The strategic planning process began last March.

Open houses are being held in all of the TNRD

Local resident Gretchen Reveille talks with director of libraries Marc Saunders about what kind of collections she would like the TNRD Library System to focus on. They were taking part in an open house held at Clearwater Library on Friday, Dec. 5.

Photo by Keith McNeill

branch libraries (one is planned for Barriere Library on Friday, Sept. 12, 5 – 7 p.m.)

There will be a chance to provide feedback on the draft strategic plan later this fall.

Anyone with an idea for the

library but who can't make it to a public event should send an email to questions@tnrd.ca. Those who don’t have online access, should write their idea down and give it to a TNRD Library staff member.

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Fields, which operates 62 locations across Western Canada, including Clearwater, has announced a $3.5 million partnership with Langley-based First West Capital.

Established in 1948, Fields was formerly owned by Hudson’s Bay Co. Since 2012, the chain has been under new management and continues to focus on becoming the leading small town value merchant throughout rural Canada With the help of First West Capital, the chain intends to eventually expand nationwide and even has plans to develop an online presence.

As more big-box retailers expand across the country,

many home-grown retailers find it difficult to compete.

“Initially it’s exciting for small towns to have access to big international retailers, but it can really gut the downtown of a small community,” says Jason McDougall, president and CEO of Fields.

Having grown up in small-town Saskatchewan, McDougall understands the positive impact that local stores have on a community.

“We want towns to be better because we are there,” he says.

“We talk to local mayors, MLAs, customers and residents to better understand what we can be doing to support the needs of our communities, which can range from

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adding items to our inventory to sponsoring local initiatives.”

“Our partnership with First West Capital is a significant step towards making Fields available to more small communities, increasing inventory and developing stronger vendor relations,” says McDougall.

“The funds from First West Capital give us the ability to reach more markets and continue focusing on serving a huge customer base that doesn’t get enough attention or respect.”

Fields recently introduced several well-known clothing brands to cater to their fashionconscious customers, resulting in an increase in sales.

“I think people are surprised at the

brands we carry – all at very reasonable prices,” adds McDougall.

“There are very few retailers in Canada serving the small town retail market as capably as Fields. They are unique in their commitment to community improvement and providing great value on everyday items, which resonates with customers looking to save money and skip a long drive to the nearest city,” says Kristi Miller of First West Capital.

First West Capital, a division of First West Credit Union, specializes in financing small and medium-sized businesses, in amounts of up to $10 million, across all industries in western Canada.

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TFRI is providing up to $1.3 million to the project with contributions of $100,000 from Lung Cancer Canada, $61,900 from the Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation and $48,300 from the BC Cancer Foundation. The funding will enable the national Early Lung Cancer Detection Study’s clinical investigators to offer a third screening CT scan to its 2,500 study participants four years after their first low-dose CT to provide additional information on these two key screening parameters. The study will be extended to June 2015 from its current June 2013.

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Baby benefits from generosity of slow pitch players Continued from page A1 "Being born with a cleft palate in Canada means that the various surgeries are covered by health care, but the trips to Vancouver, including food, lodging and gas, as well as time off work, will be at our own expense, as we have already used all our funds

from our benefits through work for previous trips," said Megan Carter, Valon’s mother.

"Even after Valon’s first surgery we still will have a lot more trips to Vancouver, as this will be ongoing until he is 18 years old."

During the Labor Day weekend owner of NTPD Jason Mann and

Nicole Rushton fundraised at North Thompson Pounders’ annual slow pitch tournament for the family.

With the help of the teams and locals they raised over $2,800 to help cover some of the expenses the family has accrued along the way and to help with future expenses.

"This money has taken

a lot of stress off us as parents as it is quite expensive to go down so often," Carter said.

"We want to say a huge thanks to everybody who came down and supported us. It makes us feel so special to come from a community like Clearwater and to see the love that comes from people in a small town."

A team from Alberta, the Kamikaze Platypus, donated all its winnings from the tournament, as did the Stingers, the Pounders, Bahlz Deep and Honey Badgers.

Other teams that participated were the Freaky Bears, Out for a Rip, Multiple Skorgasms and Jackandoff.

Carter added that

Bailey’s Bistro made a donation, as did Rona, which supplied the popcorn maker. Several people made personal donations as well.

"Words cannot express the gratitude we have," said the mother.

"Thank you to everybody. This is the true meaning of paying it forward!" she said.

‘Persistence’, a 12” x 16” oil painting by Doris Laner, shows a metamorphic outcrop along Clearwater Lake. The second prize winner in the ‘Kids Wild’ treasure hunt now taking place in the park will have his/her choice of this or five other paintings Laner is making available as a prize. First prize is a painting of an eagle donated by Robert Bateman. Photo submitted

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Painting focuses on ancient rock outcrop Submitted ‘Persistence,’ by local artist Doris Laner, depicts an outcrop on the east shore of Clearwater Lake and highlights the metamorphic rock that underlies much of Wells Gray Park.

This rock originated about half a billion years ago as ocean sediments – sand, mud, volcanic rocks – that were later squeezed and heated into rocks layered with minerals like mica.

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small inclusions of limestone; originally these were coral reefs. The rock was later uplifted by mountain building and then exposed by faulting and glacial ice.

Today it contributes to the rugged lakeside scenery characteristic of the park.

This is one of six paintings created by Laner as second prize in the Kids-Wild Treasure Hunt, which runs through the end of October in Wells Gray Park. For more information, please call the Wells Gray Info Centre: 250-674-3334.

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Electric fencing offers option to control problem bears If more Clearwater householders used electric fencing to deter bears, it would significantly reduce the number of incidents in the community, according to Frank Ritcey.

“Any bear that touches an electric fence, chances are they’re leaving town,” he said. “Bears do not like electricity.”

A former resident of Upper Clearwater and Clearwater, Ritcey now lives in Kamloops, where he is provincial coordinator for WildSafeBC. He was in Clearwater on Thursday, Sept. 4, at the Wells Gray Infocenter to deliver a workshop on how to use electric fencing to deter bears.

More than a dozen local residents took part in the workshop, plus a number of tourists stopped to listen in.

This year a poor berry crop has meant an unusually high number of bears in Clearwater, he said.

So far, nine bears have been destroyed in the community, six by conservation officers and three by local residents.

The number one cause of problem interactions with bears locally is garbage.

That means those interactions are almost entirely preventable.

People should avoid putting out garbage that contains food until just before it is to be picked up, Ritcey said.

Another problem source is fruit. Apples and similar fruit are high in energy and so

ing before pickup) is the best way to modify bear behaviour.

If that isn’t possible, then the number one alternative is electric fencing.

“The only thing that really works is electricity,” the WildsafeBC spokesperson said.

“If you have a hobby farm with chickens, an orchard, maybe a pig or two, then fence the whole thing,” he said.

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out of a garden.

One solution might be to add an extra strand of wire at some distance outside the main fence.

“Deer can jump high or they can jump far, but they can’t jump high and far at the same time,” Ritcey said.

WildsafeBC can supply details on how to configure the outside strand.

Further information on electric fencing and other bear control options is available at www.wildsafebc.com.

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strand should be no less than 1.2 m from the ground. Strand spacing should be no more than 25 cm.

Weather resistant signs warning of the danger of electric shock should be visible at all points where people might contact the fence.

“People ask how safe is an electric fence. I say, how safe is it to have a bear in your neighbourhood?”

Ritcey commented.

Deer can easily jump over a fence designed to keep bears

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Seeking the wily trout Fly-fishing guide Elia Ganderski (l) watches as a client tries his luck on the Clearwater River recently. The trout fishing this year on the river has been “phenomenal,” says Ganderski.

Photo by Keith McNeill

Having fun with ball hockey Drop in participants come out for fun games of three-on-three ball hockey outside the North Thompson Sportsplex. The games have been held as part of the Community Recreation Healthy Living program's summer activities on Wednesday evenings the past four weeks. Clearwater Minor Hockey donated prizes for the games. The question is: Was it just for fun or are they honing their skills for the three-on-three tournament that will take place Friday, Sept. 12 at the Clearwater Canoe Regatta?

Photo submitted

NORTH THOMPSON SPORTSPLEX THE SPORTSPLEX WILL BE OPENING FOR THE SEASON ON SEPTEMBER 15

COMING EVENTS

LEARN TO PLAY HOCKEY CLINIC • Sept. 19 – 6:00pm More info call 250 674 2143

Adult Ice Breaker Tournament • Sept. 26 – 28 Register as a team or individual Call – 250 674 2143 Minor Hockey Referee Clinic • Sept. 20 Must be preregistered – call 250 674 2143 for info Clearwater & District Minor Hockey Become part of a winning team. Join Minor Hockey and learn to play Canada’s Game.

Open to Boys and Girls. Ice Times begin Sept. 15 www.cdmha.info/ Register @ 250 674 2594 or nissa1537@gmail.com Raft Mountain Skating Club • Register @ www.raftmountain.com Adult Hockey • Mens Drop In Hockey will begin Sept. 19 @ 8:00pm Oldtimers Hockey • begins Sept. 21 @ 7:00pm

FAMILY SKATING • First Session September 26 @ 4:45

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE SPORTSPLEX OR ANY PROGRAMS CALL 250 674 2143

(L-r) Cleo Schwartz, Maureen Nelson and Eileen Sedgwick tee off on Hole #3 during Ladies Night Golf at Lacarya last week. Photo submitted

Sept. 11 is the final Ladies Golf Night for this year Submitted The sun was shining, the greens were dry and the fairways were so green on Sept. 4, who would not enjoy a round of golf ? Nineteen ladies headed out in the afternoon seeking that elusive Deuce or Birdie shot.

Two guests from Kamloops, Anne Lewis and Jan Hamilton, who were staying at the RV Park, joined the regulars for nine holes.

And, wouldn’t you know it, Jan went home with two skills prizes.

This Thursday is our final Ladies Night and the Club Championship will be on Sept. 20. If you have questions please call our captain, Debbie Pearce, at 250-674-0260.

The winners for Sept. 4 Ladies Night were: Low Gross: Carol Hindle, Larissa Hadley, Jan Hamilton; Low Net: Debbie Pearce, Madeline Klassen, Joan

Streadwick; Closest to the Pin: Debbie P., Larissa H., Daisy Hystad; Long Drive: Carol H., Marg Anderson, Joan S.; Long Putt: Debbie P., Larissa H., Cleo Schwartz; Long Putt for All: Jan Hamilton; Least Putts: Carol H.; Most Putts: Liz Morrison; Closest to the Windmill: Cleo S.; Longest Drive in 2: Debbie P., Madeline K., Daisy H.; Best Poker Hand: Maureen Nelson.

Marg A. was the only one to get a new ball to replace the one she lost on Hole #1.

Thank you to our sponsors: Home Hardware, The Painted Turtle Restaurant, O’Bryan’s Café, Century 21 Realty, Pharmasave, Rona, Clearwater Computers and TNT. Keep practicing ladies, as the big money has yet to be won and the Club Championship is coming. See you on Thursday.

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Minister recognizes B.C. Farmers Appreciation Week Ministry of Agriculture VICTORIA - B.C. Agriculture Minister Norm Letnick issued the following statement in advance of the fifth annual Farmers Appreciation Week, Sept. 8-15, 2014: "British Columbians can choose from hundreds of local options to celebrate Farmers Appreciation Week, with enough flavours available to satisfy everyone's tastes. A shopping-stroll through the cheerful and festive atmosphere of a farmers' market can lead to baskets and bags full of fresh-from-thefarm fruits and veggies, meat products, baked goods, and plenty of artisanmade delicacies for an evening treat, the breakfast table or a local feast.

"A trip to the market is also a social event, and a chance for neighbours and friends to meet and chat, kids to play and laugh, with often enough, a local band or entertainer performing in the background. This week, the atmosphere is going to be even more festive, with over 35 special events at farmers' markets throughout the province.

"Appreciating B.C. farmers can also be done at the grocery store, as moreand-more retailers respond to consumer demand for increased local foods, or, by going on a farm tour and meeting the people who grow and produce the food our communities depend on and enjoy.

"Over this summer, I drove more than 6,500 kilometers around B.C. meeting with hard-working farmers and ranch-

Ode to the Farmer Barb Ferguson Thank God for our farmers, with ranches and orchards, livestock and land, such a good way to live.

Traditions of hard work from grandfathers, grandmothers, passed on through our parents – they had so much to give.

Haying all summer, not much time to go fishing, working with horses, later with tractors, no cars.

They taught us persistence, best use of resources, to grow our own produce, preserve it in jars.

They taught fondness for animals, chickens and turkeys, dug ponds for geese and ducks, set hens on eggs.

The early spring season of lambing and calving means tiring night shifts, but so good to see them on their wobbly legs.

To start the day early, feed all the livestock, maintain their equipment, sharpen the tools.

When you're close to the land, the weather's important, completing the harvest or walking to school.

In the high country you can have snowstorms in August, but the green in the springtime makes up for it all.

New hay crops and blossoms on bushes and fruit trees, healthy young calves, lambs, a foal, standing tall, The pride of his mother; so much satisfaction in caring for animals, raising a family, feeding them vegetables fresh from the soil.

So much to learn for successful mixed farming, but so many blessings, rewards for their toil.

How much I enjoy meeting the farmers every year at the North Thompson Fall Fair, Comparing their produce, hearing them talking, seeing the animals under their care, Reliving the past on the ranch of my childhood, I almost feel young again, and wish I was there.

Editor's Note: The above poem was submitted by Clearwater resident Barb Ferguson to the BC Association of Farmers’ Markets' Ode to a Farmer contest (as reported in an article in our Aug. 28 issue). Although the Times, as with most other newspapers, does not ordinarily publish poetry, we thought we would make an exception for Farmers Appreciation Week, Sept. 8-15.

ers in every region of our province. I am incredibly proud of the passion, knowledge and optimism I encountered throughout B.C., and honoured to represent B.C. farmers everywhere I go.

"Buying local food results in fresh and trusted meals on your table, and also supports more than 61,000 B.C. jobs, our food security, and the diverse and strong communities we live in. The B.C. government will continue to work with farmers and producers to help grow their businesses and so future generations enjoy a wide range of foods from B.C. farms.

"I urge everyone to connect with local food producers during Farmers Appreciation Week and enjoy high-quality and great-tasting B.C. foods throughout the year."

Melody Hill (l) sings a song with Gerda Faber during the final Thursday Night Market of the season at the Wells Gray Infocenter on Sept. 4.

A good-sized crowd turned up to enjoy hot dogs and other snacks.

WHAT’S NEW AT THE CLEARWATER

FARMERS MARKET! The Farmers Market is held every Saturday morning from 9-12 May thru October next to the

Interior Whitewater building.

This week you will find the freshest of fruits and vegetables including wild huckleberries and blueberries, jams/jellies/fruit syrups, European pasties and chocolates, fresh and dried herbs, Grass finished beef, flowers, local honey, Garlic, corn/squash/kale/carrots/turnips/zucchini and much more.

Don’t forget that you can find as well the gift that you were looking for from our local artisans.

Tomato Salsa:

7 cups chopped tomatoes (do not need to remove skins), 2 cups chopped onions, garlic (as much as you want), 1 small green 1 small yellow or orange pepper finely diced, Hot peppers ( what ever you want for heat), 1 can tomato paste, 3/4 cup white vinegar, 1/2 cup minced parsley or cilantro, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp ground cumin.

Photo by Keith McNeill

Combine all ingredients in large pot, Bring to a boil and simmer until it reaches the consistency you want. Process for 15 minutes in sealed jars.

Makes 3-5 500ml jars.

Melody makes melodies

Come visit us for locally grown and produced food, arts, and crafts!

Church Directory

Clearwater Christian Church

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

Your places of worship

Meeting at: 11 Lodge Drive (Behind Fields Store)

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

VAVENBY CHRISTIAN CHURCH

3083 Capostinsky Rd. • Service 11 a.m.

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

St James Catholic Church

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

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

CLEARWATER UNITED CHURCH Meeting at Catholic Church of St. James

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Sunday 9am

Rev. Brian Krushel

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

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

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

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

(Kids church during service)

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

Phone: 250-674-2345

308 W Old N Thompson Hwy

COMMUNITY BAPTIST 24E Old North Thompson Hwy

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

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Fassbender rejects BCTF teachers' arbitration call Minister calls proposal 'empty effort' giving false hope Jeff Nagel – Black Press Education Minister Peter Fassbender has rejected the B.C. Teachers Federation's call Friday for binding arbitration to end the teachers strike.

He said the BCTF never gave the province a detailed written proposal and the union's insistence on several preconditions would have tilted arbitration in its favour.

"It became very clear that it was another empty effort to give parents and teachers a false hope that there is a simple way to resolve the dispute," Fassbender said Saturday.

BCTF president Jim Iker urged the province to agree to arbitration and leave class size and composition to be settled by the courts, promising the union would then hold a membership vote on suspending the strike and returning to work.

Fassbender said binding arbitration hands over control to a third party and risks an outcome that compromises B.C.'s balanced budget and unacceptably damages the province's finances.

The last use of binding arbitration by the province in 2001 led to a surprise $400-million increase in fees for B.C. doctors that prompted the government to raise the provincial sales tax by 0.5 per cent.

Fassbender remained firm that the province wants a negotiated settlement in line with the pay raises accepted by other government unions.

"The BCTF leadership is trying to avoid having the tough conversation with their members about what is realistic and achievable at the bargaining table."

Iker reiterated the offer Sunday, calling it a "fair, workable, and pragmatic plan to end the strike, open schools, and get children back into classrooms."

He said his only precondition is that the province drop its proposed E80 clause, which allows either side to dodge the effect of a future appeal court ruling against them on class size and special needs resources.

"Their attempt to bargain their way out of their two court losses has been the biggest obstacle to a settlement," Iker said.

Prior to the BCTF offer, government negotiator Peter Cameron said arbitration was undesirable, not just because of the financial risk to government, but because it takes the decision out of the hands of both the government and the BCTF. "The parties end up not really having made the hard decisions and owning the outcome," he said. "And it involves a third party, who would likely be a labour relations person rather than an educator, making educational decisions."

V-for-victory Local resident Dave Sagar shows his support for the teachers with a sign and a V-for-victory recently. As of press-time, schools across B.C. remained closed and there was no solution to the ongoing dispute between the teachers and the government. Photo submitted

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Thought of the week A word to the wise ain’t necessary - it’s the stupid ones that need the advice.

~Bill Cosby

THE NEW TRU FALL 2014 BROCHURE is in

the mail……if you have not received yours please call 250-6743530 & request one to be mailed or stop by the NEW Dutch Lake Community Centre to pick one up

OFA LEVEL 3 This course covers emer-

gency medical techniques currently considered to be the responsibility of the Level 3 attendants.

Emphasis is on priority action approach and patient assessment. Leading to WCB certification, the course exam dates are usually scheduled the week after the course ends. Prerequisite: 16 years +

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UPCOMING COURSES

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wheel, ride, run with Terry. Info 250-674-0029 or text 778-208-4453.

Sept. 15: Highway Rescue Society AGM, 7 pm, Blackpool Hall Sept. 23: Raise a Reader Day Sept. 27: Legion Dinner and Music Night. 257 Glen Rd, doors open 5 pm.

Sept: 28: Blue River event, Fall Clean up and Yard Sale, 10 am, Community Hall Oct: 19: Harvest Dinner, Blue River event, Blue River Community Hall, 5 pm.

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

ONGOING EVENTS

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT • Indoor Market: 1st Saturday of month, 9 am – 2 pm, Elks Hall, info - 250-674-3763 • Tuesday Morning Coffee (TMC): Meets 10am – 11:30 @ Clearwater Community Baptist Church. All women and children welcome. (9:30-10 am Bible Study). Info 250-6743624 • 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 Farmers’ Market May – Oct. Saturdays 9am– Noon. For more info please call Anne at 250-674-3444.

• M&M (Mrs. & Ms.) Social. Last Sun of the mth Wells Gray Inn. 1pm: 250-587-6503 • Blackpool Community Hall Coffee House; Local musicians – 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.

• 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 - Monday mornings, reg. Kerry 250-6743530 • 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 @ 250-6743346 HEALTH & HEALING • AA Meetings: every Wednesday, #11 Lodge Dr, 250-5870026 anytime

• 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. Kim 250-6740224 • Clearwater & District Hospice 3rd Mon. Sept-Jun 10am Legion 778-208-0137.

RECREATION • Ladies Golf Night. Every Thursday @ Lacarya. April – Sept.

Info Debbie 250-674-0260; Abby 250-674-2127 • 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. 250-674-3675 • Clearwater Sno-Drifters: 1st Thurs every mth. 250-6769414 • CNT Rod & Gun Club: 3rd Tues. of the mth. Blackpool Hall 7pm Nov., Jan., & Mar. AGM in May • Volleyball: Winter, dates TBA, at Clearwater Secondary School Gym, $2 drop in. Info: 250-674-1878.

• Yoga Tree – Call or email Annie 250-674-2468 annie. pomme@hotmail.com • Core Strength Fitness. Tuesdays. 10-11am 250-674-0001 • 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 • Drop in Basketball: Winter, dates TBA, $2 drop in at Clearwater Secondary School Gym. Info: 250-674-1878 • Slo-Pitch: Clearwater mixed Slo-Pitch league May – July.

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Riding out of the shadows for mental health Jenny Green Who would have thought conversations about mental health challenges and triumphs would create such a stir in our communities this past spring?

Maybe it had something to do with bringing a common experience out of the shadows. About one in five Canadians experiences a mental illness or substance use problem in their lifetime. It may also have had something do with an Olympic champion leading the pack – Clara Hughes. Clara’s Big Ride for Bell Let’s Talk, a national bicycle tour, conveyed a clear message: talking is the best way to start breaking down the barriers associated with mental illness.

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Many people living with a mental illness say the stigma is worse than the symptoms they feel. Experiences of stigma (negative labels) and discrimination (the behaviour that results from these

negative labels) are the greatest barriers to living a fulfilling life.

Stigma and discrimination are barriers that prevent many from seeking help.

Stigma often comes from fear and misunderstanding of people with mental health illness. There are many ways you can help reduce stigma and discrimination in your community.

• Educate yourself and others about mental illness. www.heretohelp.bc.ca is a good place to start for information. Mental Health First Aid courses are also available in many communities and can improve your mental health literacy, skills and knowledge to help people in your community.

• Meet and talk with people

who can share their experiences of mental illness and recovery.

• Be aware of your attitudes, behaviour and language. See a person beyond their mental illness, for who they are, their dreams and unique qualities.

• Focus on the positive. Mental health is only one part of who people are. Let’s recognize positive successes in people’s lives.

• Be inclusive of everyone.

People with mental health and substance use problems have a right to an equal part in society.

This includes access to jobs, housing, recreation and other services.

Finally, on the theme of stigma reduction and promoting community discussion, Sept. 10 was World Suicide Prevention Day.

This year, the Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention (CASP) and the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC) have partnered to promote this year’s theme “Connecting Canada.” The theme is intended to highlight that being connected with oneself, with others, and a community is critical to ones sense of hopefulness and wellbeing.

Remember, help is available. If you or someone you care about is currently in crisis, call 1-888-3532273 (1-888-353-CARE) or visit the following websites for information: www.crisiscentre.bc.ca and http://youthinbc.com/.

– Author Jenny Green is a community health facilitator with Interior Health.

UBC students explore small water system issues in rural BC Three undergraduate students from UBC’s Okanagan campus have been visiting small West Kootenay communities, interviewing residents to better understand the challenges and issues of watershed management.

“Small watershed management is important,” says Ted Wannop, economics undergraduate in the Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences. “It

supplies humans with arguably their most fundamental need for survival: clean water.”

Some communities in B.C. are struggling to provide safe drinking water through their small distribution systems and there is little public funding available for most districts to deal with watershed issues, says Wannop.

Under direction of John Janmaat, associate professor of economics and regional innovation chair in Water Resources

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The team also found that municipalities can be reluctant to work with government agencies. Janmaat notes that

communities are growing, and expectations vary significantly about how water should be managed, delivered and used.

The UBC research team also conducted detailed interviews with about 30 experts from across B.C. Their interview findings, along with the results from a literature review, will be analyzed and presented to help decide the feasibility of a long-term research project.

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VANCOUVER – Premier Christy Clark, Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation Minister John Rustad and senior provincial officials met with the Tsilhqot'in Nation chiefs last week in Vancouver to begin preliminary discussions around the Tsilhqot'in Title decision, to redress the past and continue building a positive relationship.

"Sept. 3 was a historic meeting in our eyes as Tsilhqot'in leaders. This Oct. 26, 2014, marks 150 years since we as Tsilhqot'in began a tumultuous relationship with government during the Chilcotin War of 1864,” said Chief Joe Alphonse, tribal chairman of Tsilhqot'in national government and Tl'etinqox chief. “We are optimistic that a different path is possible. The premier demonstrated the possibility of this on Sept. 3, hopefully setting an example for the federal government's approach to First

Nations' rights, goals and interests."

Premier Clark has accepted an invitation to visit Tsilhqot'in Title land in the coming weeks to understand and experience Tsilhqot'in culture and traditions. Plans have also been made to redress the unjust hanging of six Tsilhqot'in chiefs during the Chilcotin War of 1864.

"These discussions were a good first step towards strengthening our relationship with the Tsilhqot'in Nation,” the premier said. “The important recent ruling from the Supreme Court of Canada confirms the path forward must be taken in partnership, with respect and recognition. We are committed to taking the next step towards securing a more prosperous, just future for the Tsilhqot'in Nation and all British Columbians – together."

The Tsilhqot'in Nation and the province are continuing to work towards an agreement to reconcile the rights, interests

and mutual goals of the province and the Tsilhqot'in Nation in the title area and throughout the Tsilhqot'in territory.

Chief Roger William, vice chairman of Tsilhqot'in national government and chief of Xeni Gwet'in commented, "This first step was necessary to begin the transition of Tsilhqot'in Title lands to Tsilhqot'in management and control. Premier Christy Clark showed a serious commitment to move forward with the recent Supreme Court of Canada decision.

“I think about our 26 Elders who testified, nine of whom have passed, and am grateful for their courage. They are who we as leaders gather strength from. The premier visiting our peoples onTitle lands in the coming weeks, being involved with our Lhatsassin Memorial Day and signing a formal agreement with the Tsilhqot'in, are the first steps in reconciling the past and recognizing the future."

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Tips for lessons at home while schools remain closed

There might be some tips I could offer to the B.C. parents of children who are not yet A18 www.clearwatertimes.com back to school. With 15 years' experience as a homeschooler I have "been there and done that" and lived to tell the story.

Three decisions structure the day and focus time, energy and resources for a fulfilling experience: schedule, theme and recipe.

A schedule We didn't always stick with it, but I always felt better if I had a plan.

• Rise and shine, breakfast, chores, get dressed, run-aroundthe loop, come in and start school. (While the kids were outside romping, I made to-do lists, brief, necessary phone calls, planned supper) • Opening routine: O Canada, read aloud to focus on theme, discussion, plan the day.

• 10-12 a.m.: Lessons for the older children. Mr. Dress-up and Sesame Street for the little ones.

• 12 noon: lunch and another romp outdoors.

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• 1-2 p.m.: Naps for little ones. Older children complete assignments and "Let's Study Something."

• Afternoon: free time outside.

• Before supper helper chores.

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• Reading, bedtime routines.

By "Lessons" I mean those parts of learning that need to be done correctly: reading, writing, spelling, math. How to address an envelope. Penmanship.

Following instructions.

We learn these things so that using standardized forms we may express our creativity.

Think of a dancer, musician or gymnast. Long hours spent doing repetitive exercises are

intended to strengthen muscles, discipline the mind and perfect specific skills. Yet, the purpose is not rigid conformity, rather that the artist might use his/ her skills to bring a personal, unique message to others.

"Let's Study Something" is a favourite time of day.

Whatever theme has been chosen, now all energy is focused to research, read, interview, field trips, write and display what has been learned. Art, science, history and geography, music, and every "lesson" subject lend itself to the theme.

A Theme It could be anything. John Holt, one of the first authors who brought homeschooling forward, explains in "Growing Without Schooling," how any topic will lead the learner into all of the traditional "subjects."

But, instead of separating different disciplines, they are a whole and the student follows his/her interests through the labyrinth of study, fascinated and focused in pursuit of their own interest.

Pirates and Queens were our what ways could your famthemes one year. It turns out, ily benefit from learning they knew each other!

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"Family Thursday, September 2014 Clearwater Times you think brought the gold and Business" at this time of year provided the royal wardrobe with also includes bringing in the all of those pearls and silks? harvest: canning, freezing, Gardens, boats, birds, sports, jams, pickles. There is so much gold, bones, planning a trip – to learn: reading, measuring, these have all been our themes nutrition, estimating, budgetfor a month or more. Following ing, cultures. a personal interest provides so Look around. Our small much eager, positive and oncommunities thrive on volungoing energy, it is a big plus to teer activity. Sports, church, the home schooling family. Once youth, elderly, hobbies, I tutored a home-learning child Farmer's Market, Success by 6, who stated emphatically, "I only Food Bank, our Thrift Stores ... want to learn about Egypt." So, all of these worthwhile projects that's what we did. are run on volunteer efforts. A child can participate in interestA Recipe ing activities and continue the satisfaction for their whole life Raymond and Dorothy span. Not only organized clubs, Moore proposed this ratio in but also lending a hand while "Home Schooling Burnout," helping a neighbour with child hoping to prevent parent's care, pet grooming, the yard exhaustion: 1/3 Academic. work. The list goes on and on.

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All you need is a bike and the passion to end MS Times Staff The 19th annual Scotiabank MS Bike – Kamloops will take place on Sunday, Sept. 21 starting at Riverside Park.

Cyclists can pick their own pace and choose to challenge themselves with distance options from 12 to 70 kilometers with fun stops along the way.

New this year, participants who fundraise $175

assist people living with MS and their families through programs and events in and around the Kamloops Area.

As well, the Kamloops and Area Chapter strives to provide hope for tomorrow by working collectively with other Chapters across Canada to donate to MS research.

To register, or for more information, visit msbike. ca or call fundraising coordinator Katrina

or more will be treated to exclusive perks including a winery tour and wine tasting at Privato Vineyard and Winery.

The whole event wraps up with a rewarding lunch back at Riverside Park which incorporates food donated by local area farms. There are also great draw and fundraising prizes available.

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