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The Goddess of the dawn The aurora borealis creates a shimmering curtain of light behind the Upper Clearwater home of Fritz and Ursula Schaer recently. Also known as the northern lights, the effect is produced when charged particles from the Sun are deflected by the Earth’s magnetic field into the upper atmosphere. The photo was taken at about 2 a.m. on Sept. 11. Photo by Fritz Schaer

Savage gets Order of Merit Keith McNeill Former Clearwater mountie Mike Savage has received the Order of Merit, one of the most prestigious distinctions an employee of a police agency can get. Governor General David Johnston presented him with the medal in Ottawa on Friday morning, Sept. 18. Savage came to the Clearwater RCMP detachment from Saskatchewan as a constable in 1991. He left in 1999 but returned as a corporal in 2005 and left again in 2008. He is

S.Sgt. Mike Savage wears his new medal. Photo submitted

presently a staff sergeant with the Kamloops detachment.

After 34 years with the RCMP, he recently announced his retirement. According to a media release, the staff sergeant’s dedication and tenacity has been evident throughout his career. He has received various acknowledgements since 1981 for his investigations, leadership, community partnerships, volunteer firefighting, and work with emergency operations. In addition to the RCMP, Savage has been a member of Clearwater and District Highway Rescue plus Blackpool Volunteer Fire

Department from 1994 to 1999 and from 2005 to the present day. Savage plans to retire in the North Thompson with his wife Terry and to spend a lot more time with his grandchildren. The Order of Merit of the Police Forces was created in 2000. It recognizes the leadership, exceptional service and commitment to Canada that the recipients have demonstrated throughout their career. Savage was one of 49 police members to receive the medal during Friday’s ceremony at Rideau Hall.

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KAMLOOPS – A new, three-year base funding model for the community visitor services centre in Clearwater, Kamloops and Chase will ensure a more stable and predictable funding and allow for greater flexibility and innovation. Destination BC, the province's industry-led destination marketing organization, has announced the three-year base funding model for the 108 community visitor centres it helps support following extensive consultation with the community visitor services centre network.

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The strategy includes a new minimum base funding of $10,000 annually for the next three years for small and rural community visitor centres as well as an innovation fund available in 2016 to assist communities with projects that help them adapt to the changing needs and expectations of visitors, including through the use of technology. "Whether it's a sporting event drawing athletes to Kamloops, or a breathtaking hike drawing outdoor enthusiasts to Wells Gray Provincial Park‚ the tourism options in our area are endless," Kamloops-North Thompson MLA Terry Lake said.

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District of Clearwater takes action on tax exemptions for non-profits Keith McNeill Town council had a 240-page agenda for its Sept. 15 meeting and nearly all of it was information regarding permissive tax exemptions for 13 properties belonging to nine non-

profit organizations. Under the Community Charter, municipalities can exempt non-profit groups from property taxes under certain conditions. Only one application from a new organi-

zation was received and that was the only one that council decided to delay including in the proposed permissive tax exemption bylaw. Clearwater Curiosity Shoppe Society (thrift store) had its application put

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back so staff could clarify how much of its property is used for rental income and how much is for charitable purposes. The applications from Evergreen Acres Senior Citizens Home Society, Vavenby and District Legion Branch #259, Yellowhead Community Services Society, Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC, Clearwater Ski Club, Elks Lodge #499, and Central North Thompson Rod and Gun Club were approved for inclusion in the bylaw. If all eight organizations are approved, the cost to District of Clearwater would be $24,400 for the 2016 taxation year. Permissive tax exemptions are granted to non-profit groups for three year terms while they are given to places of worship for five year terms.

Jack Perry checks out a new gazebo built on the grounds of Evergreen Acres seniors housing. An official ribbon-cutting was held Wednesday, Sept. 16. Photo by Chuck Emery

Ribbon-cutting opens new gazebo at Evergreen Acres Submitted A ribbon-cutting was held on the lawn of Evergreen Acres on Wednesday, Sept. 16 to officially open a gazebo. Kitty-Anne Braaten expressed the residents’ gratitude to Wells Gray Community Forest for its

grant, as they are enjoying the ability to gather and visit in such comfortable beautiful surroundings. Flowers and hanging baskets were donated by family and friends. All who participated enjoyed goodies and music in the hall at Evergreen Acres following the ribbon-cutting.

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Barbeque event tackles violence against women Wendy Vogels On Sept. 16, Changes That Heal held its second annual free community barbeque at Dutch Lake beach to commemorate Take Back the Night. TBTN is an international event with the mission of ending sexual violence in all forms with hundreds of events held in over 30 countries annually. Events often include marches, rallies and vigils intended as a protest and direct action against rape and other forms of sexual violence. Changes That Heal takes the subject

Changes That Heal group member Lee Christiansen (l) and volunteer Joe Short serve out veggie and buffalo chili during the Take Back the Night barbeque held Wednesday evening, Sept. 16 at Dutch Lake beach. Photo by David Sager

beyond sexual violence and being safe to walk at night continuing

to the idea that all women should also be able to feel safe in

their own homes. About 80 people enjoyed a dinner

of hot dogs, buffalo chili, vegetarian chili, bannock, water melon and yummy donated desserts while enjoying the music of local musicians Doug Fenwick, Sam Willan, Howard Mitchell and Loyd Bishop. Randy Hedlund, assisted by Andy Leese, performed the song, “Don’t Defend Your Enemies” that he wrote in tribute to Angila Wilson. The mother of three was killed last year, apparently the victim of domestic violence. The weather cooperated, creating a beautiful evening at

the equally beautiful beach setting by the lake. After dinner, the crowd listened to Adam Moilliet and Ava Perraton from Yellowhead Community Services describe the services available for women in our community who are dealing with violence/abuse issues. Adam introduced Margaret Neal as the new Safe Home coordinator for the North Thompson Valley. Melody Romeo introduced herself as the manager of the North Thompson Victim Assistance Unit with the RCMP. Corporal Mark

Labossiere spoke about the RCMP’s perspective on the subject of violence against women. Lastly, Jean Bonner gave a moving speech about the importance of mutual support among community members and the plight of the missing and murdered Aboriginal women. In between the speeches, door prizes donated by several local businesses and individuals were handed out. A huge thank you goes out to all the donors, musicians, speakers and volunteers that made this event possible.

Clearwater to consider dog bylaw Keith McNeill A recent encounter involving a dangerous dog is leading District of Clearwater to once again investigate having a bylaw specifically to deal with the issue. “There was an incident on the weekend and there have been other incidents before,” chief administrative officer Leslie Groulx told council during its Sept. 15 meeting. “It’s now more of an issue and so we recommend that council ask staff to move ahead with a bylaw to deal with dangerous dogs.”

“This is something that is long overdue and something that the community has wanted for a long time,” said councillor Merlin Blackwell. “The only downside could be the cost. Most people don’t realize how expensive it could be.” Mayor John Harwood said that, in the meantime, the municipality would have the Thompson-Nicola Regional District’s bylaw enforcement officer visit the family that owns the dog in question. The RCMP also have opened a file on the situation, he said. Harwood said often the

owners of the dogs involved don’t realize how serious the situation is. At one time his own family had a dog that bit a child, he said. The animal had to be given to a rehabilitation kennel, which seems to have been a bit traumatic for the rest of the family. In an another incident, which apparently occurred some time ago, a St. Bernard mauled a child but the owner did nothing about it. Shelley Sim said most pet owners are responsible but it is necessary to keep our neighbourhoods safe.

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Thompson-Nicola Regional District is changing the hours of operations at about a dozen of its Solid Waste Management facilities, beginning Thursday, Oct. 1. The hours at the Blue River transfer station now will be year-round Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., and Sunday, noon – 4 p.m. The new hours are year-round. At the Clearwater eco-depot, the new hours are, year-round, Tuesday to Sunday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. The new hours at the Little Fort transfer station are now Wednesdays and Sundays, noon – 4 p.m. There are no new changes to the hours at the Vavenby transfer station. They remain, yearIt’s not what you earn, it’s what you keep

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round, Wednesdays, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sundays, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. There are also no changes at Louis Creek or Heffley Creek. The changes to the hours of operation at some solid-waste facilities were determined after a detailed review of each site’s usage was conducted. These changes were approved by the board of directors on May 14. This was followed up by surveys to gauge public opinion about the best days of the week and times of day each facility operates.

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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 Tel: 250-674-2257 Fax: 250-674-2173 Open Burning Prohibited within the District of Clearwater Clearwater Eco-Depot Increasing Their Hours: The open fire prohibition applies to: Effective October 1st, the Clearwater Eco-Depot will be increasing their hours to Tuesday-Sunday, 8:00am –  Burning of any yard waste, slash or other materials larger than one-half meters 4:00pm year round. The only day they will be closed is Monday. If you have any questions, please contact  Burning of stubble or grass Denise Programssky Assistant, District at 1-877-377-8673.  TheRoberts, use of fireworks, lanternsThompson-Nicola or burning barrelsRegional of any size or description The [prohibition doesrestrictions NOT ban campfires Reminder – watering still on: Unless otherwise posted this prohibition remains in effect until October 1, 2015. Watering regulations will remain in effect September 30th, 2015. Watering 6:00am to 10:00am and from 6:00pm to 10:00pm (Properties with even numNotice of 2015Hours Water– Between Regulations th odd numbered houses may water bered houses may water on even properties30with Watering regulations will be in effectnumbered from Maydays; 15th toand September , 2015. on odd numbered days). Watering – Between 6:00amthe tohours 10:00am and fromand 6:00pm to 10:00pm (Properties even of Watering Hours is not allowed between of 10:00am 6:00pm. Watering betweenwith the hours numbered houses may waterisonrestricted even numbered days; systems and properties with by odda numbered houses 12:00 midnight and 6:00am to automatic controlled timer and must bemay registered water on odd numbered (annually) at the Districtdays). office. Residents with new lawns must register with the District Office for permission to water untilbetween the new the lawnhours grows enough be cut.Watering After the between first cut the Watering is notdaily allowed of long 10:00am and to 6:00pm. theresident hours ofmust revertmidnight to regularand sprinkling regulations. 12:00 6:00am is restricted to automatic systems controlled by a timer and must be registered (annually) at the District office. Residents with new lawns must register with the District Office for

Proposed NEW Zoning Bylaw No. 133, 2015: permission to water daily until the new lawn grows long enough to be cut. After the first cut the resident Landrevert use and new development in the District of Clearwater is currently regulated by Zoning Bylaw No. must to regular sprinkling regulations. 0940. Existing Bylaw No. 0940 which is over 30 years old, and written for a regional district therefore is not specifiWater c to Clearwater 2013, Councilshould adopted a new Offiwith cial aCommunity Plan to guide decisions Other Uses – Allproper. hoses In used outdoors be equipped working spring-loaded shut-off on planning futureofland use.and A Zoning Bylaw update or re-write usually follows aftershut a new cialor device. Handand watering plants hand washing of vehicles used with a spring loaded off Offi nozzle aCommunity hand held container at any time. Plan. We isarepermitted moving forward with the next step in the process of updating land use bylaws by preparing a new Zoning Bylaw covering the entirety of the District of Clearwater. Kindly note Zoning Bylaw Events Calendar No. 133, 2015 is draft stage and has not had Council readings or debate. You can visit our website at www. The District of Clearwater to advertises events both on their website www.districtofclearwater.com and in districtofclearwater.com view thislocal document. our bi-monthly newsletter. If you would like to include your event, please email details to admin@docbc.ca.

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Community June 17th, Events: 2015 Information sessions on draft Trails Network Master Plan; Dutch Lake Community 6-8pm it out! – 1:00pm. October 3, 2015 –Centre TNRD’s2-4pm “Trunkand Sale” at RotaryCome Sportsand Parkcheck from 8:00am October 6, 2015 – Public Information Meeting on New Zoning Bylaw 6:00pm – 8:00pm Upcoming of Council: Welcome. October Meetings 8, 2015 – Open House forPublic National Fire Week at 6:00pm at Clearwater Fire Hall th June , 2015 2015 Infrastructure Committee Meeting of the Whole Meeting – 1:00pm TBA –16October, – Public Information on draft Business Licencing Bylaw th Upcoming Meetings of Council: Public Welcome Keep updated withEconomic what’s happening in the District on our www.districtofclearwater.com and “Like” October 6, 2015 Development Committee ofwebsite the Whole Meeting – 1:00pm us on Facebook. October 6, 2015 Regular Council Meeting – 2:00pm Keep updated with what’s happening in the District on our website www.districtofclearwater.com and “Like” us on Facebook.

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Opinion

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“ You know what makes a good loser? Practice.” - Ernest Hemingway, writer

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editorial by keith McNeill

All ownership rights are based on land tenure system “In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock.” – Thomas Jefferson

Education to see big changes Langley Times The new school year is officially underway. Even if you don’t have kids in the education system, there is still a sense summer fun is behind us and we must get down to business. Roads and lives are busier. Parents begin their everyday scramble of getting kids to and from school safely. For some young ones, this week marks entry into the school system. For older ones, they are entering middle or high school. Classrooms are clean and bright, with teachers and administrators rolling out the welcome mat. Big changes are coming. In the com-

ing years, traditional teaching is being phased out. No longer will educators stand in front of the classroom lecturing while students follow from textbooks. Instead, classrooms will be interactive with teachers discovering individual passions. Teachers will direct and fuel those interests on a new learning path. Gone will be the days where everyone has to read the same book and write a report on it. Eventually, letter grades will be gone, too, and gradepoint-average won’t be the be-all-end-all for university. It is welcome change for students who don’t thrive in the traditional classroom setting. If teachers can tap into

what individual students get excited about, the potential to unlock their brain from boredom and drive passion is exciting news. Many teachers are already adapting their teaching style to this new way of reaching students. There are no two students alike. Some thrive on tests and report deadlines, while others crash and burn. Change is hard, but this is a directive coming from the government that parents and students should support. Individual learning has the potential to unlock bright minds which can make for a bright future. Our future leaders and innovators are in our schools.

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That was the quote on the certificate of appreciation given to your editor during the FRE-gatta held the weekend before last. Nine other local residents were also honored for their contributions to the community. It was a great privilege to be recognized in this way and we would like to thank those responsible. The quote by Thomas Jefferson was especially appropriate as he has recently become one of your editor's heroes. Not that Jefferson was a perfect human being. He owned hundreds of slaves, after all. But he did have some good ideas. According to the book, “Owning the Earth: The Transforming History of Land Ownership” by Andro Linklater, one of them was the public land survey system in the U.S. Under the system the land was systematically surveyed into township squares, six miles on each side. Each township was surveyed into 36 sections of one square mile in size. The sections could then be subdivided further for sale to speculators or homesteaders. One advantage of the system was it was simple and so made it difficult to cheat. In most of the world and for most of history, for peasants to be secure on their land they needed a lord to protect them from other lords. This was a one-sided arrangement based on fear. The lord made the rules and felt justified in extracting every bit of wealth from the peasants that he could in order to maintain himself in an appropriate lifestyle. The peasants, on the other hand, had no incentive to make any improvements as any surplus would simply be taken from them. This began to change in the early 1500s in England, particularly in the south. Farmers began to acquire individual ownership of their land. Within a generation there was a revolution in how the common people lived. They went from one-room hovels that they shared with their livestock to actual houses with separate rooms and, wonder of wonders, chimneys. The process continued with the American public land survey system. An individual farmer (and that's what

nearly everybody was back then) could work to improve his land with little fear that someone more powerful would take it from him. The general principle was that wealth belonged to the person whose hands created it, unless exchanged in fair trade or taken by a fair legal process. The American people developed a character of innovation and rugged individualism. That individualism, paradoxically, was based on a government system that worked. By treating each other more or less fairly, the Americans became the wealthiest people in the world. Another of your editor's heroes from Linklater's book is Wolf Ladejinsky. Originally Ukrainian, he fled to the U.S. from the Soviet Union as a young man to avoid the Russian Revolution. During the American occupation of Japan following the Second World War he played a lead role in reforming land tenure there. Before the war, nearly all the land in Japan belonged to a few noble families. The U.S. occupiers blamed those families for causing the war. The Americans also wanted to prevent the Communists from taking over during the postwar turmoil. Under Ladejinsky's leadership, the occupation administration instituted widespread tenure reform, giving the land to the people who worked it. The previous owners received compensation but, with the high taxes then in effect (90 per cent in the top bracket), they got to keep little of it. They were effectively wiped out as a class. Ladejinsky also brought in land reform to Taiwan and South Korea, which is one reason why the economies of those two countries have done so well. His attempts to do the same in South Vietnam met with stiff opposition and were not so successful. Some believe this was a major factor in why the U.S. did not win the war there. Perhaps not surprisingly, Ladejinsky was investigated for un-American activities during the McCarthy era. His definition of property rights and theirs obviously were somewhat different. In his book, Linklater cautions against a return to a land tenure system and property rights based on fear rather than justice. With the growing concentration of land ownership and other forms of wealth worldwide, this is a realistic concern.

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Many Albertans happy with Notley government's actions Editor, The Times:

I've just returned from Edmonton after a stay of three weeks. The feeling I get there is a profound relief that Alberta is no longer dominated by the Calgary petro-thugs and their cohorts in the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers. At this moment there is a meeting between government, oil executives, environmentalists and other interested parties. This is the first time in Alberta's history this has happened. Even some more moderate right-wing Chamber of Commerce types have expressed a sneaking admiration for the Notley government's cautious approach to Alberta's affairs. But then this is the real world – not one inhabited by neo-con idiots who, after the financial collapse of 2007-2008, the great corporate scandals Enron, et al, the financial fall down

in much of the European Union, are flailing around trying to find some examples of success for their version of so-called free market capitalism. As Gwynne Dyer has pointed out in one of his recent columns, with the recent problems in the Chinese stock market, the scandals in Malaysia and Indonesia there appears to be a 'Perfect Storm' on the globe's horizon in the financial world. Perhaps these right-wing neo-cons should look over their shoulders or in the mirror instead of ranting on about immediate demise of Notley's Alberta NDP government. One never knows what scary things might lurk out there!

Dennis Peacock Clearwater, B.C.

Harper's secret bank bailout shows poor economic management Editor, The Times:

Canada's big banks hit rock bottom in the '08 recession due to the same securitized mortgage fiasco that trashed the U.S. banking system. A study by the Canadian Center for Policy Alternatives revealed, in 2012, that the Harper government had poured $114 billion, equivalent to $3,400 for every Canadian, into the banks to keep them afloat. Three of the banks could have been purchased outright for less than they had received in the bailout. So effective was the cap on information coming from the Harper government that nothing appeared in the press until the CCPA study was published, four years after the fact. Even after its publication, very few articles surfaced in the Canadian press. Harper's strangling of information has effectively stymied any analysis that might answer questions that should concern Canadians. For example, what effect has this bailout had on government deficits and on the poor performance of the Canadian economy which has, once again, entered a recession? We've heard a lot about the government's Economic Action Plan but, which programs had to be cancelled due to the huge sums had been diverted to rescue the banks? And, which banking policies or mismanagement were responsible for the disastrous performance that required this infusion of taxpayers' money? Just whose butt is being covered here; the government's lack of regulation, or misman-

agement by the banks? By 2010, much of the bailout money had been repaid, however, the $69 billion doled out through mortgage insurance programs was not. Central Mortgage and Housing simply bought up the bad mortgages in hopes of recovering the cash when the mortgages matured. How much taxpayer money is still tied up in abandoned, deteriorating real estate? How much was lost when the houses were sold off for at fire sale prices? Which were the greatest geographic concentration of these mortgage defaults and what caused homeowners to walk away from their homes? Evidently, moving the mortgages from the banks' own “accounts receivable” column to that of the government's was a major coup for the banks. The bank CEOs, already earning about $10 million each, were rewarded with hefty raises shortly after the bailout. But, this coup was enabled by the Harper government's curious ideological blend of free market capitalism and corporate socialism; fewer and fewer rules but ever growing taxpayer safety net for bad management. For Harper, it seems that running the country takes a back seat to serving the interests of Big Business. Harper's ability to properly manage the economy is highly fictional but it makes good reading, every bit as good as Alice in Wonderland.

Tops for apple pie A proud-looking Zephram Tino shows off the first place plaque he received in the best apple pie competition at the recent FRE-gatta in Clearwater. Betty Handy came second while Cheryl Thomas placed third. Photo submitted

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PUBLIC MEETING HELD AT THE VAVENBY COMMUNITY HALL ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2015 AT 7:00 P.M. Mr. Jason Tomlin, Emergency services Coordinator for the TNRD will be in attendance to contribute information and will answer your questions.

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Auction raises funds for splash park Editor, The Times:

The Clearwater Memorial Splash Park committee recently hosted a fundraiser for the project. We asked the community for donations, and we asked you to support the event. The community did both. We were able to raise $10,744. We were thrilled with this result and somewhat over-

whelmed with gratitude. To everyone that donated: thank you. To our local business community that stepped up and contributed in an enormous way: thank you The people who helped out included Roger Mayer, Larissa Hadley, Sherry Heier, Rowena Muglich, Lori Bradstock and PJ

O'Dette. Kay Knox and Isabell Hadford both jumped in when I got stuck that day for crew. We are well on our way to the building of the splash park and look forward to its opening in Spring of 2016. If you were unable to attend the event and still wish to contribute, you can mail a cheque to: Yellowhead

Community Services, 612 Park Drive, Clearwater, BC, V0E 1N1 or drop off at the same address. Please indicate if you require a receipt for income tax purposes. Thank you so much.

Debbie Mayer, chairperson Clearwater Memorial Splash Park Fundraising committee

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YEARS AGO:

The student population at Avola School nearly doubled, going from 29 to 54. Blue River enrollment was at 88, up from 72 the previous year. Clearwater Elementary-Secondary had 300 students, com-

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pared to 282 the year before. Birch Island Elementary showed a decrease to 41 from 83, due to Grade 7 students going to Clearwater, and Vavenby children no longer being bussed there. The new Star Lake Elementary opened its doors to 76 children.

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Wells Gray Community Forest (2010) Society Now accepting Grant Applications $50,000 grant money available Funded by Wells Gray Community Forest Corporation applications will be accepted

until Thursday, October 22, 2015 @ 4:00pm applications available online at the wells Gray community Forest corporation website

Please use the online form. If submitting paper, seven copies must be provided

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

wife, Marie, operated the store started by his father in 1919. More than 60 women, men and children participated in Clearwater’s annual “Take back the Night” walk from Brookfield Plaza to Wells Gray Inn and back.

HISTORICAL Perspective

BACK IN TIME

YEARS AGO:

At Clearwater Chamber of Commerce’s annual general meeting it was reported that 7,716 persons had signed the guest book at the tourist booth the previous summer. Al Miller was elected president, Jack Foote, vice president, and Doreen Elliott, secretary-treasurer.

YEARS AGO:

Clearwater Prison Camp was to remain open, announced MLA Gerry Anderson at an NDP meeting in Kamloops. Community support had made the government reverse a decision to close the

Timber Supply Review Kamloops Timber Supply Area (TSA) Discussion Paper Members of the public are invited to review and provide comments on a new discussion paper as part of the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations’ Timber Supply Review of the Kamloops Timber Supply Area (TSA). The Timber Supply Review provides the province’s chief forester with information required to determine the allowable annual cut (AAC) — the maximum volume of timber available for harvest from the TSA — for the next 10 years. The discussion paper includes background information, a summary of key issues to be addressed in the timber supply review and a summary of harvest forecasts from the timber supply analysis. The chief forester will consider the timber supply analysis, public and First Nations input, and other information required under the Forest Act when a new AAC is determined. Copies of the Kamloops TSA Timber Supply Analysis Discussion Paper are available online at: www.for.gov.bc.ca/hts/tsa/tsa11/index.htm or at the Thompson Rivers Natural Resource District at 1265 Dalhousie Drive, Kamloops, B.C. V2C 5Z5 Comments are encouraged and may be sent to: Thompson Rivers Natural Resource District, Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations, 1265 Dalhousie Drive, Kamloops, B.C. V2C 5Z5. Comments will be accepted until November 24, 2015. If you have any comments or questions, contact Alan Card, RPF, Stewardship Forester, at 250-371-6531 or Alan.Card@gov.bc.ca

facility, said Margaret Slatten, secretary for a committee set up to keep the camp open. Only about 60 boys had signed up to play hockey, said Clearwater and District Minor Hockey Association treasurer Ken Kjenstad. If 120 would register, the proper amount of ice time could be booked.

YEARS AGO:

Members of the Clearwater and District Airport Association decided to register under the Societies Act to be eligible for assistance from the government. Bill Messenger and Randy DeBock were enrolled as directors, and John Tibbles undertook the secretarial post. Clearwater Ski Club expected its new T-bar to be ready for the upcoming season. More than 200 manhours had been donated to construction, and it was understood that $150,000 had been raised through the sale of timber with minimum stumpage paid. Pump tests were producing 575 gallons per minute at Clearwater’s new well. The 72-foot

deep hole had a 12” casing.

YEARS AGO:

Parks Minister Tony Brummet was to visit Clearwater and Blue River to release a draft of the Wells Gray Park master plan.

YEARS AGO:

Hospital chair Dale Sargeant, MLA Bud Smith and South Central Health Unit chair Johnder Basran jointly turned the first sod in a groundbreaking ceremony for Clearwater’s new health center. The structure was to be connected to Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital by a corridor, and would house the public health nurse, three part-time home care nurses, a drug and alcohol center and health inspector’s offices.

YEARS AGO:

Well known Little Fort businessman and rancher Gung Loy Jim passed away peacefully in his home at the age of 75 years. Born in Little Fort, he and his

YEARS AGO:

A record 168 athletes participated in the third annual Wilderness Gateway Relay. They ran or cycled in teams of seven from Clearwater Lake to Clearwater. Delays in building Clearwater’s longawaited multi-level hospital meant property owners along Highway 5 east of Dairy Queen would have to be asked again if they wanted to connect to the CID water system. The price of PVC pipe had gone up 40 per cent, said CID administrator Kim Heyman. Foresters from the Clearwater area formed a local chapter of the Association of Professional Foresters of B.C. Casey Macaulay was the first chairperson.

YEARS AGO:

The foster parents group for the Clearwater area held a workshop about crystal meth. Bob Hughes, a well-known addictions counselor

Dr Helmcken Memorial Hospital Auxiliary 9th Annual

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For information call: Sue: 250-587-6357 Gail – 250-674-3521

with Phoenix Centre’s Raven program, hosted the workshop. Incorporation was making news with the TNRD board advising both Clearwater and Barriere to take the plunge. “A number of issues have changed,” said Bert Walker. “The fires of 2003 showed the need for local government to manage emergency response and recovery.” For the first time ever, Clearwater Secondary School had a senior boys school soccer team. Coach Greg Yeomans wasn’t discouraged after a disappointing loss at their historic first game against St. Ann’s of Kamloops.

YEARS AGO:

A suggestion from councilor Stephanie Teare that Clearwater look at forming a joint building inspection and planning service with Barriere and Valemount found strong support from District of Clearwater council. At the time, TNRD provided the service under contract. Wells Gray Community Forest planned to salvage beetle-killed pine trees in Clearwater's watershed, forest consultant Wes Bieber told town council. About 40 entries took part in Clearwater A&W's first annual Show and Shine. People and their vehicles came from as far as Kelowna, Valemount, Whistler and Richmond to take part, said Jim's Food Market manager Jackson Rempel. Small town Clearwater got a big city skating coach when Raymond Naismith started working for Raft Mountain Skating Club.

YEAR AGO:

A grand opening was held for the new Dutch Lake Community Centre. The renovated former school contained the municipal offices, several YCS programs, TRU campus and other organizations. Students were back in school after a dispute between the government and BCTF was concluded.

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Vavenby remembers Mary Johnson Robyn Rexin

Reducing mosquitoes by recycling tires Thomas Powell of BWP Consulting stands next to some of the used tires collected during a recycling opportunity put on by the Thompson-Nicola Regional District on Saturday at Rotary Sports Park in Clearwater. Any old passenger vehicle tires or transport tractor-trailer tires (no agricultural tires), with or without rims, could be dropped off. Two co-workers who were with Powell were not present for the photo as they had taken a load of tires away. BWP Consulting is the TNRD's mosquito control contractor and getting rid of old tires is seen as a way to reduce the number of mosquito breeding sites. Photo by Keith McNeill

TNRD working to regulate biosolids Adam Williams – Kamloops This Week The Thompson-Nicola Regional District is doing everything it can to regulate the use of biosolids. At the direction of the district’s board of directors, the TNRD held a public hearing on Thursday, Sept. 17, to consider zoning amendments to regulate commercial composting and limit the scale of agricultural composting in the region. In essence, the TNRD was looking to restrict the sale of biosolid compost. Following the public hearing and a lengthy discussion, the board passed the zoning amendment in a near-unanimous vote. “What they [higher levels of government] do allow us to do is, through zoning, stop a farm or ranch from selling compost that they made on the land,” said Regina Sadilkova, the TNRD’s director of development services. “They can bring it in to their

lands and that’s whether it’s manure, biosolids from human waste-treatment plants, food scraps or mushroom compost. But, what we can do is say you cannot sell or export that from the farm.” Under current regulations, farms are permitted to export 50 per cent of the compost they produce on the land, even if that compost is produced using biosolids. Landowners already selling compost will be permitted to continue, protected by a grandfather clause in the Local Government Act, but future operations will be restricted. The clause will, however, restrict properties from expanding the land used in the production of compost. Personal use will also be allowed to continue and the change will apply only to rural properties. “If you’re a big ranch with 10 properties, you can spread it all over your 10 properties,” Sadilkova said. “But, you can’t go selling it to golf courses and exporting it. It sort of limits the scale, again with some exceptions.”

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Kamloops Travel Lodge

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Vavenby's Mary Johnson, who has recently passed away, was a founding member of the Fine Things Thrift Store in Vavenby. She loved to come and work. She spent many hours separating buttons and putting the same ones into little bags. She was the store's treasurer for many years. In honour of Mary the store has framed her picture and obituary and placed them on the wall. Meeting reminder The date for the community meeting at Vavenby Community Hall about what happens to our fire department, which is on Thursday, Oct. 8, is drawing near. It will be at 7 p.m. Please plan to attend. Students are back in class School has started again and the children at the Vavenby Primary School seem quite happy to be back. There are only nine students this year. A few of last year's children moved and there are no Kindergarten or Grade 2 students. There are five Grade 1 and four Grade 3 children. The first two field trips the school will be going on are the Salmon Run on Sept. 23 and the Terry Fox Run at Raft River School on Sept. 23. Michelle Farris continues to be the

The Upper Clearwater Farmers’ Institute

Vavenby News By

Robyn Rexin

Crib will be on a one month trial. If there are not enough people attending, it will be cancelled.

Bruin warning A bear has been seen in town. Keep an eye on your children and small animals.

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substitute teacher for half of this year while Ms. Clark remains on maternity leave. Farris says she will miss the children when it is time to go. Beginning of games season Crib and darts are to start soon – crib on Tuesday, Oct. 6, and darts on Thursday, Oct. 15. Both begin at 7 p.m. in the Vavenby Community Hall.

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Minimum wage rises 20 cents per hour in B.C. Black Press B.C.'s minimum wage has risen 20 cents to $10.45 an hour, the first annual increase since the the provincial government tied it to

the B.C. consumer price index. It's the first increase since 2012, when the wage was increased to $10.25. For restaurant and pub servers, the minimum wage rises

Clearwater & District HigHway ResCue soCiety annual geneRal Meeting SEPT. 28, 7 PM

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from $9 to $9.20. Jobs Minister Shirley Bond has said the discount from the general minimum wage will remain at $1.25 to account for income earned in tips. NDP labour critic Shane Simpson called the increase "dismal" and "paltry." B.C. Federation of Labour president Irene Lanzinger said by the end of 2015, B.C. will have the second lowest minimum wage in Canada. "Seattle will reach $15 an hour by 2017, Alberta by 2018," Lanzinger said. "B.C.'s

‘Gear Up’ For Employment Free Workshops Identifying Employability Skills & Strengths

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minimum wage will reach $15 per hour by 2034." Ferry fare increases below 2% BC Ferries Commissioner Gord Macatee has restricted fare increases to a maximum of 1.9 per cent for the next four years. Macatee said calls from the public to lower fares are outside his mandate to balance the interests of ferry users and taxpayers who subsidize the service. He said earlier projections for fuel costs are stable, and the price caps are below the Bank of Canada's target inflation rate of two per cent. The first increase would take effect April 1, 2016. Transportation Minister Todd Stone said he is encouraged by the fare caps, the lowest increases since 2004, and a four per cent increase in BC Ferries traffic since April. Stone said the low Canadian dollar has helped BC Ferries' tourist business, and the corporation has more work to do to cut costs.

Fishing reopens after drought closures The B.C. government has lifted its fishing ban in the Okanagan region, joining most areas of the South Coast region where fishing was reopened earlier this week. Fishing is reopened on the Similkameen, Kettle, Middle Shuswap and Okanagan River mainstem, after rain and cooler water temperatures reduced the risk to fish stocks. In the South Coast region, the Seymour and Coquihalla Rivers remain closed, due to barrier restrictions from rockslides that restrict upstream migration of steelhead. The restrictions and reopening are co-ordinated with Fisheries and Oceans Canada regulations for migratory salmon. Liquor stores collect for Syrian relief B.C. government liquor stores are collecting donations to help the Red Cross in its efforts to assist refugees fleeing four

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years of civil war and recent terrorist invasion. Customers are asked to donate $2, $5 or multiples of that amount. Red Cross is providing emergency supplies to Syrian refugees including food, water, clothing, temporary shelter and hygiene items. The federal government has established a $100 million fund to match

donations from individual Canadians and registered charities, from now to the end of 2015. The B.C. government has also established a $1 million fund to help Syrian refugees settling in B.C. The previous donation drive by BC Liquor Stores collected $102,000 for assistance to people affected by wildfires in the Rock Creek and Oliver areas.

Find out what’s in the new Zoning Bylaw 133 & how it impacts you!

Please contact our office to pre-register for one or all of these free workshops. Flagger

Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training Minister Shirley Bond

Public Meeting When:

Tuesday, October 6th, 2015

Where: Dutch Lake Community Centre 209 Dutch Lake Rd, Multi-Purpose Room

Time:

6:00 PM

Open house (1 on 1 inquiries)

6:30 PM

Bylaw 133 overview

7:00 PM

Town hall questions & input

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It seems OK at first, even sort of fun.

But keep going. After a few seconds your lungs begin to strain, your head aches,

Why are we proposing a new Zoning Bylaw?

and your palms start to sweat. Remember, you can stop when you’ve

Land use and new development in the District of Clearwater is currently regulated by Zoning Bylaw 0940. Existing Bylaw 0940 is over 30 years old, was written for a regional district and is not specific to Clearwater. In 2013, Council adopted a new Official Community Plan to guide decisions on planning and future land use. A Zoning Bylaw update or re-write usually follows after a new Official Community Plan. We are moving forward with the next step in the process of updating land use bylaws by preparing a new Zoning Bylaw covering the entirety of the District of Clearwater. Kindly note Zoning Bylaw 133 is draft stage and has not had Council Readings or debate.

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How to fight invasive plants Submitted Thompson-Nicola Regional District is co-sponsoring a workshop field day on Sunday, Sept. 27, in Clearwater's Dutch Lake Park to help educate residents about ways to curb the invasive plant yellow flag iris. For the past two years, TNRD and District of Clearwater have supported innovative, successful research by Dr. Catherine Tarasoff focused on controlling yellow flag iris at Dutch Lake.

On Sept. 27, from 1 to 4 p.m., Dr. Tarasoff will be offering an informative handson workshop where she will demonstrate her simple, ecofriendly techniques and provide some take-home materials so that residents can help the fight against yellow flag iris. For those interested in taking the workshop, registration is mandatory. It can be done by emailing Tarasoff at agrowest.bc@gmail. com or by calling or texting 250.572.2132.

Yellow flag iris has become common around Dutch Lake.

Dispelling rights offering rumors Keith McNeill

Apparently a number of local residents who own Yellowhead Mining shares believe those shares will become valueless if the share owners do not exercise their rights to purchase more shares in a rights offering underway now. That belief does not appear to be correct, according to information provided by Charlene Higgins, Yellowhead Mining’s vice-president for environment, community and First Nations relations. However, shareholders who do not exercise their rights, or who sell or transfer those rights, will have their current percentage ownership in the company diluted as a result of the exercise of rights by others. According to Higgins, under the offering, each shareholder receives one

right for each common share held. Every four rights allows the holder thereof to subscribe for one common share of the company at a price of $0.045 per common share. “Rights are issued to shareholders at no cost and it is entirely at the option of the shareholders as to whether they exercise their rights and subscribe for additional common shares of the company,” Higgins

said in an email. The rights offering began on Sept. 2 and will close at 2 p.m. on Sept. 29. “The company intends to use the net proceeds of the rights offering for general and administrative and working capital purposes,” Higgins said. The Yellowhead vice-president noted that an investment in the common shares of the company should be considered specula-

tive due to the nature of the company’s business and its current financial condition and reference is made to the section of the rights offering circular dated Aug. 19 entitled “Risk Factors” for certain considerations relevant to an investment in the securities of the company. People are advised to get professional advice before making a decision on the rights offering.

Remembering a Fall Fair stalwart A display on a table at the recent North Thompson Fall Fair shows the entries readied for the fair by Bonnie Bauwman. During the 10 years she lived in Barriere, Bauwman entered many varied and interesting projects, always hoping to win the best of the show – but never quite doing it. She was a long time member of the Tuesday night craft group in Barriere. Her husband, Peter, always liked to attend also. The members used to ask him questions about his life in Holland. “They were such a good addition to our group and we miss Bonnie so much,” said Mariel Dewey, another member of the craft group. Bonnie Bauwman passed away last April. Photo by Mikael Kjellstrom

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McLeod Cathy has delivered important support for your community, including: TNRD Eco-Depot Waste Disposal Project. Yellowhead Community Services Society for programs ranging from addressing violence against women and girls to programs aimed at assisting youth gain employment. Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Grant to enhance the Weyerhauser Pioneer Park.

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Sports Remembering Terry Fox

Above: Robert Beaudry and Jean Nelson register for the annual Terry Fox Run in Clearwater with help from Lynette Taylor, one of the organizers. Left: Participants brave the rain to take part in the annual Terry Fox Run in Clearwater on Sunday morning, Sept. 20. More than 40 people took part, compared with about 50 last year. Photos by Keith McNeill

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Ready for adventure Three of 13 women from Clearwater who planned to participate in the Atmosphere Mind Over Mountain Adventure Race (MOMAR) in Cumberland on Vancouver Island on Sept. 26 train for the event. Pictured are (l-r) Kim Thomas, Daniela Wiunig and Tanya Chapman after they carried their bikes to the top of Clearwater ski hill. Look for a report on how they did in a future issue of the Times. Photo submitted

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Despite cooling period, salmon still face record-low water levels Cam Fortems – Kamloops This Week While water temperatures have declined in Southern Interior Interior rivers, returning salmon still face record-low stream levels. The federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans’ latest sockeye report shows stream and river temperatures well below the danger levels of 19C or 20C seen earlier this year. But, continuing drought poses a hazard for returning sockeye, regional manager Stu Cartwright said. “The concern we’ve got for migrating salmon — though temperatures have improved a lot — is low stream levels,” he said. In small tributaries such as Louis Creek, a tributary of the North Thompson, Cartwright said fish don’t have enough volume to enter. The province has made drought declarations throughout the Southern Interior, encouraging water users to reduce their use in order to conserve water for salmon. When sockeye cannot enter streams due to low levels, they will wait at mouths, becoming more vulnerable to predators and disease.

Cartwright said recent light rains have helped only slightly. The low numbers will make worse a large decline in salmon expected to return this year. The Pacific Salmon Commission now estimates about 2.4-million sockeye will return to the Fraser system this year, down 60 per cent from a pre-season estimate. The Adams River run estimate is down to about 300,000 fish from the early estimate of 1.2 million.

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Facing the giants in real life Probably most of us have read, or heard about, the Bible story of David and Goliath, where a young man, probably a teenager, went out against a battle hardened soldier who stood around nine feet tall. Are giants real? Absolutely! No, I don’t mean in the sense of 9 foot tall individuals. But, every day people, face all kinds of “giants.” This giant may be a marriage crisis or breakup, financial hardships, health crisis or some kind of debilitating illness, to name just a few. I personally have talked to many people about some of these giants. They are at wits end. They don’t know where to turn, or what to do. So they come to me or another pastor, and say: “Can I just talk to you? I just don’t know what to do any more!” We sit down, and talk, and often pray with this individual, and ask for God’s help in their situation. The question is, will we let God intervene to help us face these giants? David acknowledged that fighting this giant was impossible in his own strength. King Saul said to David: “There’s no way you can fight this Philistine and possibly win! You’re only a boy, and he’s been a man of war since his youth.” David answered King Saul by explaining how he, as a shepherd, protected his flock. If a lion or a bear, attacked his flock, he would go out, and kill it. David goes on to say: “The LORD who rescued me from the claws of the lion and the bear will rescue me from this Philistine!” David was saying, the Lord God will help me defeat this giant. He did, and there was a great victory that day. When we face some of our battles, it is just like young David standing before this fierce, battle hardened, nine foot tall warrior. No way could he win that battle! But David knew that his help came from the Lord. We can’t defeat most of the giants that we face, in our own lives. We can do so, when we ask God for help, and when we trust God to work it out, His way! This is where too many of us lose it, we ask God for help, but then don’t allow Him to help. Or we think, “That’s not how this is supposed to work!” And we walk away from God, because it did not look like the solution, that we thought we should receive.

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Clearwater Times Thursday, September 24, 2015

It’s a wrap for Ladies Golf Night for the 2015 season Submitted For some of us it is hard to believe that Ladies Golf Night is over for this season. After 22 weeks of fun and great company we call it quits for organized golf nights. But don’t worry there are still lots of days left in the golf season. Still time to get out there and improve your handicap for next year. On Sunday, Sept. 13 we had our club championships for the men’s and ladies. Carol Hindle won the Low Gross trophy and Korinne Isbister won the Low Net. Well done ladies. For the men, Larry Colborne won the Low Net and Doug Norton the Low Gross.

In all there were 15 ladies and about 30 men on the course on the day. We had lots of laughs and a terrific turkey dinner with all the trimmings at the end of it all. Thanks you so much Linda and Heinz. Also thanks to all the volunteers who kept the course is fantastic condition all season. We had our final Ladies Night on Sept 17. Elections were held for the 2016 executive and Debbie Pearce and Abbey Bates will be co-captains, Carol Hindle will be the treasurer and Jane Olson will be the secretary. Thank you ladies for stepping forward. The winners for this last week were: Flight #1: Carol Hindle – low gross; Debbie Pearce – low net, long

putt; Tanya Desjarlais – long drive, long drive in 2. Flight #2: Madeline Klassen – low gross; Jane Olson – low net; Joan Streadwick – long drive, long putt; Marg Anderson – long drive in 2. Flight #3: Marie Hakes – low gross, long drive in 2; Reita Vandenborre – low net, long drive; Daisy Hystad – long putt. Lois Vandamme got KP for all flights. There were no KPs for each flight. Joan Slingsby had the longest putt for all flights. Debbie had the least putts and Sue Paulhis from Barriere had the most. We had four ladies from the Chinook Club join us. Welcome Sue, Rose, Carol and Marie. Our sponsors for

Club captain Debbie Pearce (l) presents Korinne Isbister with the low net trophy following the club championships at Lacarya golf course on Sept. 13. Photo submitted

this season were: Fleetwest (hole-inone), The Caboose, Home Hardware, Century 21 Realty, The Painted Turtle, Pharmasave, O’Bryans Café, BuyLow, Wells Gray Inn, MacLennan

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ITA supports trades training in School District 73 Submitted KAMLOOPS – The Kamloops School District will receive $30,000 from the Industry Training Authority (ITA) for Secondary School Apprenticeship (SSA) program support for the 2015-16 school year. The funds will support the Kamloops School District in placing SSA students in grades 10, 11 and 12 with local employers to attain practical experience. Students will “earn while they learn” and gain credit towards their high school diploma and the apprenticeship portion of their trades training. “The ITA funding enables our district to fund a support co-ordinator who is instrumental in assisting our students to find and maintain job placements in trades based industries,” said Sheryl Lindquist, district principal, secondary transitions. “These positions count toward credit for high school, and more importantly help students examine future career possibilities. “Our province’s potential doesn’t lie only in natural resources, it’s also in our young people,” Kamloops-North Thompson MLA Terry Lake said. “That’s why a head start on apprenticeship training is an excellent investment in B.C.’s future.” Last year’s SSA registration numbers were the highest they have been since the 2009 prerecession years. In 2014-15, 1,048 students registered in SSA programs across B.C., representing an increase of more than 10 per cent over 2013-14.

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Sept. 24: All-candidates forum, DLCC, 7 pm Sept. 24-28: Provincial Winter Fair Sept. 25: Pharmasave Grand Opening, ribbon cutting 9 am, cake cutting 12 noon, demos, in-store specials, prizes, etc. Sept. 26: Antique Engine Show, Elks parking lot, 9 am – 1 pm. Info Glen 250-674-3274 Sept. 26: Stomp’n Toy Run, meet at Barriere AG Foods @ 11 am, toy run starts @ noon. For more info call 250-819-3205 Sept. 27: Fall Clean up and Community Garage Sale at Blue River Community Hall. Doors open 9:00 am. People are asked to submit photos for the Community Calendar photo. The most popular will be sent to Linmark for the calendar. Sept: 28: Clearwater & District Highway Rescue Society AGM, 7 pm, Blackpool Fire Hall, info 250-587-6280

Sept. 28: Understanding Dementia Workshop, @ Clearwater Elks Hall, doors open 1:30 – 2 pm. Light lunch incl. Doors open 10 am. By donation. Info 250-674-1912, afcoordinator@docbc.ca Oct. 2: Little Fort Coffee House, doors open 6:30, music 7:30, info Bill Fowler 250-672-5116 Oct. 3: TNRD “Truck Sale” @ Rotary Sports Park, 8am – 1 p Oct. 8: Vavenby Volunteer Fire Dept Committee will be holding a Public Meeting, @ Vavenby Community Hall, 7 pm Oct. 10: Last Farmers Market for the year. Oct. 15: Upper Clearwater Farmers’ Institute meeting, 8 pm, Upper Clearwater Hall, info clearwaterfarmersinstitute@gmail. com Oct. 24: “Harvest Dance” fundraiser for Grad at Blackpool Hall. Music by The Wheat And The Barley, 7 p.m.

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School District No. 73 (Kamloops/Thompson) is currently accepting applications for Relief School Bus Drivers in Clearwater BC. The successful applicant must possess a valid Class 2 Drivers licence with an Air endorsement and have three years proven previous driving experience. Applicants must be able to successfully complete the School District’s road test. Those individuals who have submitted an application in the last six (6) months will be considered and need not re-apply. Applications should include, but are not limited to, the following information: • Work history • Indication of a valid Class 2 driver’s license • An Air Brake Endorsement • A recent driver’s abstract If you have the above qualifications, please submit written applications by 4:00 pm. on Friday, Oct 2, 2015 to: Irene Cederholm School District No. 73 (Kamloops/Thompson) 750 Woreby Rd Clearwater, BC 250-674-3224

Pursuant to Section 403 of the Local Government Act, notice is hereby given that the following properties will be subject Tax Sale403 unless the Local Delinquent Taxes withAct, interest are is paid sooner. Pursuant totoSection of the Government notice hereby given that the following The 2015 Tax Sale Auction was to be conducted in the Council Chambers of the properties will be subject to Tax Sale unless the Delinquent Taxes with interest are paid sooner. District of Clearwater, 209 Dutch Lake Road, Clearwater, BC at 10:00 am on Monday The 2015 Tax Sale Auction was table to bethere conducted in the Council Chambers of the September 28, 2015, however, as per the below are no longer any properties subject to the Tax Sale process. Therefore, the Lake Tax Sale will Clearwater, no longer be BC held. further District of Clearwater, 209 Dutch Road, atFor 10:00 am on Monday information please contact28, the2015, Tax Department 250.674.2257. September however,atas per the below table there are no longer any properties Roll No. 146045 6295260 6603080

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Aquarius, Some habitsyou are hard appreciate all the to break, Aquarius. positive Look to afeelings mentor to coming yourwill way, help and you especially in a week succeed. A fitness asgoal challenging as is easily achieved this the with one. a newMake piece of most of all of the equipment. positive vibes. Pisces, The oddsyou maymay be have astacked hard time againstdistinyou, guishing Pisces, but between that doesn’t fantasy reality mean youand won’t come the next out on topfew withdays. a little But enjoyAthe extra ingenuity. weekend time to daydream. endeavor requires a leap of faith.

March 21– April 19

April 20– May 20

May 21– June 21

Hasty reactions can Speak up, Aries, and lead to unnecessary the problem will be problems, Aries. solved. A little miracle Instead of making at home makes for an assumptions, wait interesting weekend. until a clear Travelyou plansget come picture together.before you come to any conclusions this week. Taurus, are Cast asideothers all doubt, impressed Taurus. The with offer isyour analysis andwill ability genuine and bring to therewards. job done youget many A attestwork. be of faithDon’t begins— surprised if you soon be strong. Money woes find ease.yourself in line for a promotion. There nothing Feelingisblessed wrong with trying these days, Gemini? to special Paymake it forward. A moments last as long as compromise at home they Gemini. If raisescan, everyone’s you want to linger spirits and fun ensues over a romantic all weekend long! dinner or keep the party going, do so.

June 22– July 22

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July 23– August 22

Leo, feel Oops,you Leo.may You fall free and behind onadaptable a project, right raisingnow, some but in reality yourNot plans eyebrows. to are much more worry. You willfixed. get You notsooner want back may on track to stray too far from than you think, thanks what’s expected. October 23– to an innovation. November 21

Virgo, the save depth of Spend less, more your feelings this and you’ll definitely week mayVirgo. come as get more, More ainsurprise to you. your bottom line Everything makes and more peace of you feel a bitprovide more mind. Flowers emotional than a great pick-me-up. usual. It is okay to August 23– September 22 spend some time in thought.

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Libra, yoursmiles mood Lady Luck on begins to lift you you, Libra, and as there find manybeyond reasons is nothing yourto celebrate this week. reach. A treasured The simplest things heirloom resurfaces, can bring you hapbringing back many piness. Don’t forget fond memories. September 23– to share joy with October 22 others. Scorpio, The tiniestyou of can’t quite figure changes make out a vastif you are happy improvement in aor sad, because eachis project. A rejection new opportunity a blessing in disguise. seems likefor anwhat emoBe grateful tional rollerScorpio. coaster. you’re given, Enjoy the ride and appreciate the good times.

Sagittarius, you can News from afar gets appreciate the the creative all juices little details that flowing, and you come with more tasksthan this accomplish week. You may time, see you have in some things thatAothers Sagittarius. game of don’t wits atbecause the officeyou paying extra November 22– are proves challenging. December 21 attention to your surroundings.

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Union of BC Municipalities A new funding stream within the Strategic Wildfire Prevention Initiative will assist communities to develop or advance local planning efforts to mitigate risk from wildfire on private lands in the wildland urban interface. Fifty grants of up to $10,000 each will be made available to local governments and First Nations under the 2016 SWPI FireSmart Grant program. The funding will support residents to undertake FireSmart planning activities, as identified through the FireSmart Communities Program provided by Partners in Protection. FireSmart Communities is designed to encourage selforganized groups of residents to take the lead in implementing solutions for wildfire safety on their own properties. First Nations and individual neighbourhoods or subdivisions within local governments that are in areas prone to wildfire can earn FireSmart Community Recognition status by meeting the criteria set by Partners in Protection. The intent of the 2016 SWPI FireSmart grant program is to enable First Nations or resident or community groups within a local government to take the required actions in order to achieve and/or maintain FireSmart Community Recognition status from Partners in Protection. OUT THE DOOR

A worker piles brush on a pile during a fuel management program done somewhere in B.C. recently. Photo courtesy of Forest Practices Board

The Strategic Wildfire Prevention Initiative (SWPI) is a suite of funding programs managed through the Provincial Fuel Management Working Group – including the First Nations’ Emergency Services Society, Ministry of Forests, Lands & Natural Resource Operations and the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM). Since 2004, SWPI has provided funding for Community Wildfire Protection Plans and updates, fuel management prescriptions, pilot/ demonstration projects and operational fuel treatments. The 2016 SWPI FireSmart Grant program has been developed as a new funding stream within SWPI.

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Food for Thought Pet food is popular topic these days. With a dizzying array of choices, it can be difficult for a pet owner to make an informed decision about which food is best for their animal. First, dogs and cats are very different creatures (just ask your cat if you don’t believe me). Cats are strict carnivores and their systems are designed to break down and digest meat proteins. Vegetable matter serves as an indigestible fibre. In a non-domesticated cat, the bones, internal organs and the ingested food of their prey serves to balance the other nutrients they require. The exception to this rule are specially formulated vegetarian diets for cats, which must be created so that the vegetable protein can be absorbed by the cat’s digestive system. Food for cats must also contain sufficient amounts of taurine, an essential amino acid that cats cannot make on their own. Domestic dogs are omnivores, like their owners, and their systems are able absorb nutrients from both animal and plant sources. Balanced diets for dogs should have an appropriate ratio of protein, fats and carbohydrates. Growing puppies require more protein that adult dogs and a good-quality puppy food provides a sufficient amount to meet those needs. Large-breed puppy foods are developed so these puppies grow at an appropriate rate. Adding supplements to an already balanced diet can actually do more harm than good. Cats or kittens that eat primarily dog food can develop serious amino acid deficiencies and can suffer health issues as a consequence of this imbalance. Canines that eat cat food are receiving an excess of protein and a lack of balance of other nutrients that they require. While many owners concern themselves with specific ingredients, such as grain-free, protein content, etc., they

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