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Learning about Elks history (L-r) Bob Pearce, a charter member of Clearwater Elks Lodge #499, points out items on display for the branch’s 50th anniversary to Katherine Chrystall of Vavenby and her children Hunter and Moira. The display was held in front of Buy-Low on Saturday. For more about the story, see page A3 inside. Photo by Keith McNeill

Kamloops riding stays True Blue Andrea Klassen and Cam Fortems – Kamloops This Week

Bob Middlekoop (l) and John Chaytor hold up their voting cards and shake hands as they get ready to vote in the federal election at Dutch Lake Community Centre in Clearwater on Monday, Oct. 19. Incumbent M.P. Cathy McLeod won in the Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo riding. Photo by Keith McNeill

Kamloops proved itself to not be a bellwether riding in Monday’s election, returning Conservative Cathy McLeod to office while the Liberals stunned a nation by sweeping to a majority. Justin Trudeau’s Liberals won 184 of 338 seats — 14 more than is needed to form a majority government. The Conservatives were second with 99 seats, followed by the NDP at 44 seats, the Bloc Quebecois at 10 seats and the Greens at one seat. In Kamloops-ThompsonCariboo, the much-hyped strategic voting initiative failed to

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succeed, as McLeod held onto her seat with 24,444 votes (35.2 per cent of the vote). New Democrat Bill Sundhu finished second with 21,400 votes (30.8 per cent of the vote). Liberal Steve Powrie was third with 21,197 votes (30.5 per cent of the vote). Green Matt Greenwood — who told KTW he didn’t vote for himself, but voted for “change” — was fourth with 2,493 votes (3.6 per cent of the vote). In the 2011 election, the Conservatives received 52.3 per cent of the vote, the NDP garnered 36.9 per cent, the Liberals attracted 5.4 per cent and the Greens grabbed 5.1 per cent.

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In the KamloopsThompson-Cariboo riding, voter turnout was 74 per cent, with 69,534 of 93,877 registered electors voting — but that percentage does not include electors who registered on election day. In 2011, voter turnout was 63.3 per cent. Nationally, voter turnout was 68. 4 per cent, with 17.5-million of 25.6-millon registered electors casting ballots — not including electors who registered on election day. In the 2011 federal election, voter turnout was 61 per cent. The Liberals locally captured more than 30 per cent of the popular vote, compared to five per cent the party garnered in the 2011 election.

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Proposed Ruddock Creek mine review gets no comments Times Staff No comments were received during a recent public comment period for the proposed Ruddock Creek mine project, according to the provincial Environmental Assessment Office. The public comment period lasted from Sept. 8 to Oct. 8. During the public comment period people were asked to comment on the list of valued components to be included in the

application information requirements. Valued components are aspects of the natural and human environment that have social, cultural, historical, ecological, scientific, economic or other importance to society. The valued components will be used to develop the information requirements that will make up the proponent’s application information requirements – a document that summarizes the detailed information to be pro-

vided by the proponent in its application. The project's proponents have not yet applied for an environmental assessment certificate and still is in the pre-application stage. Ruddock Creek is a joint venture between Imperial Metals (50 per cent), Mitsui Mining and Smelting Co. Ltd. (30 per cent) and Itochu Corporation (20 per cent). Exploration was conducted on the Ruddock Creek property by Selkirk

Metals Corp. between 2004 and 2009 and included over one kilometre of underground development. In July of 2014 the project description for the proposed development of the Ruddock Creek property was submitted to both the provincial and federal environmental assessment offices. The following month, the Neskonlith Indian Band issued an eviction notice against the proposed mine. The BC Environmental

Assessment Office issued a Section 11 Order in October of last year that establishes the formal scope, procedures and methods concerning Ruddock Creek's environmental assessment. At about the same time, a group calling itself Secwepemc Ts’ka7 Warriors posted a statement on an activist website, claiming responsibility for torching a bridge on the road leading to the proposed mine. Ruddock Creek is a

proposed underground zinc and lead mine in the Monashee Mountains approximately 30 km east of Avola near Tum Tum Lake. The proposed mine would have an annual production rate of 1,050,000 tonnes per year projected over eight years. There will be an additional comment period during the application review stage when people will also be able to provide comments to EAO on the proposed project.

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Off-road vehicle registration mandatory on Nov. 1 Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations VICTORIA – Off-road vehicle registration and safety provisions are mandatory on Crown land effective Nov. 1, 2015, following passage of regulations in support of the Off-Road Vehicle Act. "Off-road vehicle registration will help combat vehicle theft and promote responsible use of ORVs,” said Steve Thomson, Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations. “The new safety standards will help keep ORV users safe in B.C.'s backcountry." The new regulations will promote safe and responsible use of B.C.'s backcountry, and include provisions on number plate placement, rules for child operators and safety equipment requirements. Operating standards include: • Helmets: Helmets must be worn when operating an off-road vehicle (ORV). For standards of acceptable helmets see section 22 of the Off-Road Vehicle Regulation at www. bclaws.ca (Off-Road Vehicle Act). • Seat belts: If a manufacturer has installed seat belts, then the seat belt must be worn during the operation of that vehicle. • Lights: ORVs must use lights during low visibility conditions when riding on Crown land 30 minutes after sunset or 30 minutes before sunrise. If lights are not installed by the manufacturer, temporary lights can be attached to the ORV. For details on light standards see section 24 of the Off-Road Vehicle Regulation. • Children: Children must be supervised when riding on Crown land and be riding an appropriate sized ORV as recommended by the manufacturer. For details, see sections 16-18 of the Off-Road Vehicle Regulation. The off-road vehicle registration is integrated within the pre-existing structure of the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia's (ICBC) motor vehicle registry. This will reduce implementation costs and allows off road vehicle owners to register at any of the 900+ ICBC insurance brokers in the province.

The regulations also fulfil the along with its other power Province's commitment to create sports partners (ATVBC and a sticker option for those ORVs BCORMA) invested a lot of volunteer time, effort and which are unable to house expense in working with govmetal plates. Owners who already secured ernment on this initiative,” said Erin Hart, president of the BC an ORV number plate during Snowmobile Federation. “We voluntary registration can, are very pleased that the new between Nov. 1 and Dec. 31, regulations are being imple2015, bring their registration mented and we look forward and metal plate to any ICBC to working closely with govbroker and exchange their ernment to further enhance metal plate for a sticker for no charge. After Dec. 31, 2015, an organized snowmobiling in the Province of British Columbia." $18 fee will apply to exchange For more detailed informaa metal plate for a sticker or tion on the new ORV regulavice versa. tions there is a detailed FAQ at: As well, snowmobile ownhttps://www.for.gov.bc.ca/mof/ ers who have already registered orv/ their vehicles under the Motor How to register: Vehicle (All Terrain) Act will Information on what is be eligible for refund, up until Nov. 16, 2015, when they regis- needed to register an ORV can vary depending on whether ter under the ORV Act. your ORV is new, used or being The refund will be for the amount they had already paid – imported from the United States. For a detailed list of this will be $5 for transfers and information for each of these $10 for registration. scenarios, visit the ICBC webVoluntary registration has site at: www.icbc.com/vehiclebeen in place since Nov. 17, registration/specialty-vehicles/ 2014, and since then over Pages/Off-road-vehicles.aspx 35,000 users have registered. If you're still uncertain on As of Nov. 1, 2015, registration what documents you need to will be mandatory. The comregister your ORV, contact your bined cost of the number plate local ICBC Autoplan broker and registration fee remains who can help figure out which $48. document fits your situation These changes, made posbest. sible by the passage of the OffAn estimated 200,000 offRoad Vehicle Act on March 24, road vehicles are used in the 2014, support the Province's Off Road Vehicle Management province. Snowmobiles have been Framework. The framework registered in British Columbia helps British Columbians get since the 1970s. out and enjoy the beauty of ORVs are used in a variety the province's backcountry and ensure off-road vehicles, includ- of sectors in British Columbia, including farming, ranching, ing snowmobiles, are driven forestry, oil and gas, mining, in a safe and environmentally sport, tourism, transportation responsible manner. and search and rescue. The regulations govern the rules of operation, safety standards, penalties and “ conditions of use for a This Job Really Delivers!” wide range of ORVs, including snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles or "quads", dirt bikes and sideby-sides (e.g. Rhinos and Argos). "The BC Snowmobile CARRIERS WANTED Federation START EARNING

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Members of Clearwater Elks Lodge #499 pose for a photograph during a display celebrating the lodge’s 50th anniversary on Saturday in front of Buy-Low. Pictured are (l-r) Lorraine Tomyn, Gill Tomyn, Howard Bucwknell, Marnie Burnell, Earl Tomyn, Debbie Bailey, Exalted Ruler Garth Campbell, Phyllis Bucknell, Adrian Campbell and Bob Pearce. The Elks Hall is a center of many community activities and the group sponsors many worthwhile functions. Their pancake breakfasts held over the summer are becoming world famous. Photo by Keith McNeill

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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 The open fire prohibition appliesTheir to: Hours: Effective October 1st, the Clearwater will be increasing hoursmeters to Tuesday-Sunday, 8:00am – Burning of any yard waste, slashEco-Depot or other materials larger thantheir one-half 4:00pm year round. Theor only day they will be closed is Monday. If you have any questions, please contact  Burning of stubble grass Denise Roberts, Thompson-Nicola Regional at 1-877-377-8673.  The use ofPrograms fireworks,Assistant, sky lanterns or burning barrels of any District size or description The [prohibition does NOT ban campfires

UnlessNEW otherwise posted this prohibition remains inBylaw effectNo. until124, October Proposed Business Licensing and Regulation 2014:1, 2015. At the July 8, 2014 Regular Meeting of Council, the District of Clearwater Business Licensing and Regulation Notice Regulations Bylawof No.2015 124Water was introduced and received First Reading. Council brought back Bylaw No. 124 for discusWatering regulations in effect from May 15ofthCouncil to September 30thit, Second 2015. Reading with amendments, sion at the Septemberwill 15, be 2015 Regular Meeting and gave including more extensive of business categories. A Public Information meeting in partnership Wateringa Hours – Betweenlist6:00am to 10:00am and from 6:00pm to 10:00pm (Properties with evenwith the Clearwater & District Chamber of Commerce 17th, 2015with at 7pm the Dutch Lake Comnumbered houses may water on even numberedNovember days; and properties odd at numbered houses may munity Centre multipurpose room. A copy of Bylaw No. 124 is available on the District website @ www. water on odd numbered days). districtofclearwater.com

Watering is not allowed between the hours of 10:00am and 6:00pm. Watering between the hours of 12:00 midnight and 6:00am is restricted to automatic systems controlled by a timer and must be registered Burning Permits: (annually) at the District office. Residents with new lawns must register with the District Office for Open burning dry garden and is allowed andAfter Fall each year.cutIt the is only permitted permission to of water daily until theyard newrefuse lawn grows longduring enoughSpring to be cut. the first resident onmust private property andsprinkling is to be carried out by the property owner/tenant or an acting agent on behalf of revert to regular regulations.

the property owner, as the property owner will accept all responsibilities of any liability as a result of the fire. The pilesWater of materials burned must not beshould largerbe than 1 meterwith X 1 meter andspring-loaded shall not be more than Other Uses –toAllbehoses used outdoors equipped a working shut-off device. plantsmust and hand washingwith of vehicles withsecured a springover loaded shut off nozzle 1.5 metersHand high.watering Burningofbarrels be covered ½” screenused mesh the opening of the or a hand barrel. held container is permitted at any time. burning

Larger piles – bigger than 1 meter X 1 meter X 1.5 meters high - require a Burning Permit. Please call 250Events Calendar 674-2257 withofdetails of theadvertises type of burn yourboth civicon address, and thewww.districtofclearwater.com information will be passed on The District Clearwater localand events their website andtoin ourFire bi-monthly newsletter. you would like Permit to include your event, please email details to admin@docbc.ca. the Chief who may thenIfissue a Burning after inspecting the site. CommunityEvents: Events Community th June 12 , 2015 of the Hospital Rim Trail – 4:45pm at the oldoval Hospital parking lot October 31, 2015 –Opening Fire Department Halloween Fireworks at Race Track June 17th, 2015 Information sessions on draft Trails Network Master Plan; Dutch Lake Community November 17, 2015Centre – Public Information Meeting on Business Licencing & Regulation Bylaw No. 124, 2-4pm and 6-8pm Come and check it out! 7:00pm in Multi-Purpose Room of Dutch Lake Community Centre

Upcoming Meetings of Council: Public Welcome. th Upcoming Council: Public Welcome June 16Meetings , 2015 ofInfrastructure Committee of the Whole Meeting – 1:00pm November 2015 Parks andCouncil Recreation Committee June 16th, 3, 2015 Regular Meeting – 2:00pmof the Whole Meeting – 1:00pm November 3, 2015 Regular Council Meeting – 2:00pm

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"The price of anything is the amount of life you exchange for it." – Henry David Thoreau editorial by keith mcNeill

Reform of U.N. should start with the new secretary-general

Fear mongering main election issue Editor, The Times:

The absolute most important aspect of this election was the fear mongering perpetrated by Stephen Harper. I resent that a politician can be allowed to spread hate against a minority. This man and his "old stock" supporters are on the same wrong side of Canadian history as: residential schools, Japanese internment camps, Komagata Maru, M.S.

St. Louis and the turbans in the RCMP - just to name a few. This is all done under the weak guise of protecting the Canadian society! Canada is a mosaic – not a melting pot. We celebrate our cultural differences. To censure and vilify an individual for their religion or culture is intolerable.

David Sager Clearwater, B.C.

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After the end of the Second World War your editor's father, Dr. C.G. McNeill, set up and administered a United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration (UNNRA) refugee camp and hospital for 60,000 Polish displaced persons at Fallingbostel in Germany. He never spoke much about his experience but it must have been difficult at times. Fallingbostel is just a few kilometers from the notorious Bergen-Belsen concentration camp. Following his return to Canada he maintained his interest in the United Nations. He had several books about the organization and subscribed to the UNESCO Courier magazine for many years. Oct. 24 will be United Nations Day, a date chosen by the UN general assembly in 1948 to mark the anniversary of the Charter of the United Nations. The day, "... shall be devoted to making known to the peoples of the world the aims and achievements of the United Nations and to gaining their support for" its work. The United Nations is not very popular with some people nowadays but following the Second World War it was seen as essential in helping to clean up the mess created by many years of carnage and chaos. The most important decision the United Nations will take during 2016 will likely be choosing a new secretary-general to replace Ban Ki-moon, whose term ends at the end of next year. As the name of the organization, One for 7 Billion, implies, this is an important job – one

of the most important, if not the most important in the world. The secretary-general of the United Nations really does, or should, speak for all 7 billion people on this planet. However, as the website www.1for7billion.org points out, the selection process used to pick the secretary-general is secretive and outdated. Although the appointment is supposedly made by the general assembly, in reality the five permanent members of the security council effectively control who does or does not get the job. Former High Commissioner for Human Rights and former president of Ireland Mary Robinson has described the current selection process as "... weak, opaque and, perhaps, even irrational.” It wasn't always so. According to a recent Security Council research report, Appointing the Secretary-General, during its very first session in 1946 the general assembly took the lead in the selection process, including terms and conditions of employment, length of term, possibility of reappointment, and appointment process. In 1950 the general assembly went ahead and re-appointed Trygve Lie without a recommendation from the security council. Since then, however, the general assembly has generally taken a more passive role. That needs to change. The United Nations must become more democratic so that it has the authority it needs to tackle the world's growing problems. Reforming how the secretary-general is chosen would be a good first step.

Red Cross depot plans fundraiser Editor, The Times:

For 50 years, the Red Cross has helped people to get back on their feet. In 2003, after the Barriere fire, Celine Calfa of the Red Cross together with local Clearwater citizens, founded the Clearwater Red Cross HELP Depot. It was originally located in our hospital and is now located in the old ICBC building at 132 Station Road. The Red Cross has funded this organization in our town since 2003, as we have been unable to fund it ourselves. In order to continue operations in Clearwater, we are trying to increase our funding through local donations. We are a full volunteer depot. Our funding comes solely from local donations. Until recently, we had been sending our donations in to the Red Cross, only to find out that, in order to be considered a donation towards our depot, the donation needs to have “For Clearwater HELP” written on it, usually in

the memo section of a cheque. The purpose of our depot is to loan out medical equipment, free of charge, to people in the community. Donations are appreciated. These are short term loans of three to six months, but can be extended.. On Nov. 5, the volunteers of the Clearwater Red Cross HELP Depot will hold a Music Night, sponsored by the North Thompson Music Guild. It will be located in the gym at Dutch Lake Community Centre. The concert will run from 7 to 9 p.m. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Admission will be by donation. Refreshments will also be by donation. All proceeds will be donated to the Clearwater Red Cross HELP Depot. We hope for the continued support of our community so that we may continue to keep our depot open.

Barb Hall, team leader/volunteer Clearwater HELP Depot)

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Trade deal doesn't fix U.S. lumber issue

By Tom Fletcher Black Press

The Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement doesn't resolve Canada's long-running dispute with the United States over softwood lumber, or remove restrictions on log exports from B.C. Prime Minister Stephen Harper said the Canadian government would like to renew the Canada-U.S. softwood agreement, expired as of Thanksgiving Day. It's a side deal outside the North American Free Trade Agreement, and it won't be covered by the Pacific Rim trade either. "Obviously we would like to see this agreement move forward, and I think industry on both sides of the border would, but for reasons that were not entirely clear, the American administration hasn't seen it that way," Harper said in an interview with Black Press. "In terms of forestry, what the TPP does do is provide new tariff-free access to many Asian countries, including enhanced access to the Japanese market." Restrictions on log exports from B.C. are also not eased by the TPP, which includes Japan,

Malaysia, Vietnam, New Zealand and Australia. B.C.'s control over Crown land log prices has long been an irritant with the U.S. and Japan, while private and aboriginal land log producers are restricted by federal rules. "B.C. was able to ensure that both provincial and federal log export controls will not change as a result of the TPP, despite pressure from Japan to eliminate them," B.C. International Trade Minister Teresa Wat said in a statement. "B.C.’s objectives for the forestry sector during the TPP negotiations were to gain market access for forestry products to important TPP markets such as Japan, while maintaining existing log export controls." Premier Christy Clark said recently her first call to Ottawa after the Oct. 19 federal election will be about continuing the U.S. softwood lumber talks. Harper expressed confidence that despite the history of U.S. legal and trade actions over the years, the existing deal can be extended. Log export restrictions in B.C. are a long-standing source of irritation for both the U.S. "We've managed to export a lot of lumber over and Japan. the years and I'm confident we will continue to," Black Press files Harper said.

Survey seeks health care needs and experiences Editor, The Times:

The Clearwater chapter of the Rural and Remote Division of Family Practice (RRDFP) is an organization representing the family doctors in our community. We are working on a project called “A GP for Me”, which aims to improve our health care system by improving access to family doctors, strengthening relationships with them and providing better support for vulnerable patients. We are conducting a survey to learn more about the health care needs and experiences of Clearwater and the rest of the North Thompson Valley from Little Fort to Blue River.

The community health survey and boxes for collection of completed surveys will be available at the following locations: • Little Fort: Jim’s Food Market • Clearwater: Clearwater Medical Centre, Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital, Yellowhead Community Services, Pharmasave, Dutch Lake Community Centre – Seniors Room, Clearwater Library, Clearwater Food Bank and Evergreen Acres. • Birch Island: Dee’s General Store • Vavenby: Vavenby General Store • Avola: Post Office • Blue River: Post Office There will also be an online version of

this survey—a link will be posted once the digital survey has been uploaded. Deadline for submission of the survey is Tuesday, Nov. 3. I would be very happy to deliver and/or pick up surveys if you are otherwise unable to. I am also doing community engagement sessions, so if you’d like to me to come and speak to your organization or coffee group, please feel free to contact me. The Clearwater chapter of RRDFP looks forward to working with you as we move

forward with the “A GP for Me” project. Your input is valuable and will be of great assistance in the formation of a plan — please complete the survey! If you have further comments to make, please contact me and we can chat.

Laura Soles Clearwater chapter coordinator Rural and Remote Division of Family Practice

Trophy hunting neither moral nor ethical Editor The Times:

In view of the illegal baiting and eventual killing of Cecil the lion, after 40 hours of suffering from an arrow piercing his body and the ensuing international public outrage, does the B.C. Liberal government not feel it is time to ban trophy hunting of grizzlies in B.C.? Millions of people have stated their opposition to this senseless killing in Zimbabwe for recreation and an endangered animal’s head on a wall. As a result, Zimbabwe has banned hunting in the area where Cecil was lured to his death and four major U.S. airlines, along with Air Canada, have decided against transporting wildlife trophies. We now have a parallel situation in B.C. Martin Thomas, who ironically was named guide of the year in 2015, was found guilty weeks later of illegally baiting a grizzly bear so his American client could shoot it. Unlike his counterparts in Zimbabwe, who are facing a prison term, Thomas was given a fine and continues to ply his trade. If one guide was found hunting illegally, one can

be certain others are also using illegal means of luring grizzlies to their death. Trophy hunting can hardly be deemed moral or ethical in a civilized world. Even Third World countries are coming to this realization and banning the practice. What is it going to take for our provincial government to realize the moral obligation it owes its citizens to end this senseless, bloody activity? Surveys show more than 80 per cent of B.C. residents oppose trophy hunting in the province. How long can the grizzly population sustain itself in the face of reduced habitat, mine and pipeline development, poaching and 3,350 hunting deaths from 2003 to 2014 (1,177 of which were at the hands of nonresidents)? Art Johnson

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At the TNRD's trunk sale (L-r) Adriana Mailloux, an environmental services technologist with Thompson-Nicola Regional District, and Denise Roberts, a TNRD program assistant, talk about the services the regional district offers locally to Clearwater resident Monica Hartshorn. They were taking part in a trunk sale put on by the TNRD at Rotary Sports Park in Saturday, Oct. 3. The sale provided the opportunity for people to sell items out of the trunks of their vehicles to lessen clutter and encourage reusing. Despite blustery weather, a steady stream of visitors attended. Photo by Keith McNeill

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A reminder to pregnant women: it’s okay to have a flu shot during pregnancy. In fact it will be of benefit to you and your baby. The baby will be larger, therefore healthier and will also have protective antibodies against flu for six months after birth. Two good reasons to immunize against flu while pregnant. Remembering to take medication can be a problem for some people. Here’s a good idea: associate taking your medication with something you do at the same time every day. It could be brushing your teeth or shaving. Link the activity with the taking of your medications and it will soon become part of your daily routine. Parkinson’s Disease is not curable but in June of this year, in the U.S., an implantable deep brain stimulation device was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). It is designed to help reduce the symptoms and the tremors associated with the disease. Wires from a pulse generator leads to certain areas in the brain so the patient can control tremors as needed. Older readers may remember their parents giving them blackstrap molasses when they were kids. It was supposed to be good for us. It actually contains 3.6 mg of iron per tablespoonful and like Popeye, more iron made us stronger and healthier. For questions about iron or any vitamin or mineral supplements, talk to our pharmacists.

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Clearwater Times Thursday, October 22, 2015

YEARS AGO:

Clearwater Elks Lodge #499 was chartered Oct. 17, 1965, with 59 men present. The Grand Exalted Ruler of all Canada, Brother Adam Deminick, was at the ceremony. Newly appointed adult education director R. Slingsby was on the lookout for more courses. Clearwater and district residents were being offered evening courses ranging from sewing and woodworking to mathematics and English.

YEARS AGO:

Citizen of the Year was awarded to Stan Davison for untiring efforts to beautify Clearwater and his work in Dutch Lake Park. Some 80 persons from Clearwater, Birch Island and Vavenby enjoyed the Central North Thompson Chamber of Commerce banquet at Wells Gray Motor Hotel.

YEARS AGO:

CNT Lions and Star Lake Women's Institute sponsored a walk-athon to raise funds to restore the Blackpool Hall. Oldest participant was 92-year-old Mrs. DeWitt, who finished her one-mile walk in fine style. The official openings of the new Vavenby Elementary School and Clearwater Secondary School by Minister of Education Eileen Dailley were to take place Oct. 27.

YEARS AGO:

Weyerhaeuser was considering a $7 million upgrade to its Vavenby mill, said division manager Grant Gunn and woodlands manager Dave Meehan. They were speaking at a meeting of the Clearwater Chamber of Commerce about the division's viability after moving to one-shift basis. Clearwater Safety Mart installed new electronic tills. Scanners for the tills were to be installed by the end of the month.

YEARS AGO:

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HISTORICAL Perspective

BACK IN TIME Improvement District, North Thompson Indian Band, North Thompson Community Skills Center, University College of the Cariboo, Grizzly Anglers and Calgary businessman Blaine Mersereau were working together to obtain the Clearwater Fish Hatchery. The federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans had issued an ultimatum to the groups.

YEARS AGO:

Local loggers and contractors cleared the site for Clearwater's proposed multi-level health-care facility without charge, and donated the $32,000 made from the sale of logs back to the hospital. Three former soldiers with roots in the North Thompson Valley received peacekeeping medals at a ceremony in Calgary. Ray Mackenzie of Clearwater served with the U.N. in Egypt, his son Dwayne Mackenzie of Prince George was in Cambodia, and Rod Parker, who flew in from England for

the ceremony, served in Cyprus. The two Mackenzies met Canadian Maj. Gen. Lewis Mackenzie during the ceremony. Rod Parker, son of Mavis Parker, was a founding member of the Canadian Association of Veterans of U.N. Peacekeeping

YEARS AGO:

Canfor announced plans to make significant investments in its Vavenby operation. In a meeting held at the Wells Gray Inn, CEO Jim Shepherd addressed a few issues, including discussing the possibility of acquiring Interact (a finger-joint operation set up in the former Weyerhaeuser mill-site) and offering up his opinion on the softwood lumber dispute. "(This) will not be solved as long as it is not seen as an obstacle to U.S./Canada relationships, but is only seen as an irritant," he said. Wells Gray Outdoor Club traded in its old machine for a new cross-country ski trail groomer, thanks to a grant from the Spirit

of B.C. and a loan from North Thompson Economic Development Advisory Commission. Twelve youth and three dedicated leaders from Vavenby and Clearwater headed to Calgary for the Prairie Young Peoples Association youth conference, a three-day event that involved worship, extra curricular activities, random acts of kindness, and listening to speakers.

YEARS AGO:

A community-tocommunity forum held in Chu Chua recommended that local governments should lobby to get natural gas and more electrical power in the North Thompson Valley. Those attending included council members and senior staff from the districts

of Clearwater and Barriere, TNRD and Simpcw First Nation. District of Clearwater hired Urban Systems Ltd. as its municipal engineers. The contract was for five years. Kinder Morgan donated time and equipment to help install a new waterline for Blackpool Hall and Blackpool Firehall. Clearwater RCMP found what they believed was the crash site where an elderly woman from Gibson had gone into the North Thompson River. The Gibson woman had gone missing nearly two months earlier while driving from Jasper. High water levels kept police from a thorough search.

YEAR AGO:

Clearwater town council gave the contract to develop a biomass heating system for the new Dutch Lake Community Centre to Fink Machines of Enderby. Cost of the project was set at $166,000. A group calling itself Secwepemc Tska7 Warriors claimed responsibility for lighting a fire on a bridge on the road to a proposed lead-zinc mine at Ruddock Creek. The bridge was near Tum Tum Lake, about 15 km northeast of Avola. Crews were at work installing drainage works between Wells Gray Inn and Highway 5.

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YEARS AGO:

Buddy and Earl Johnston were chosen to share the title of Citizen of the Year. They helped to build the Institute Hall in Blackpool, supported many sports, Star Lake Women's Institute and first aid. Lois Moss published "Home Trails,' her book of local history. Plans included another volume. Ministry of Forests, Clearwater, announced that Max Tanner and Ian Brown had taken over as operations superintendents.

honored as Good Citizen of the year at a Chamber of Commerce banquet at the Wells Gray Hotel. Fourteen previous recipients, including Frank Capostinsky, who had received the award in 1961, attended. A renovation project at the Wells Gray Inn was almost completed. The biggest change was in the beer parlor, which was now bright and cheerful. The renovations reflected their faith in Clearwater, said owners Art and George Marcyniuk. An article from the North Thompson Advertiser reported that the Gibson brothers had installed the first radio in Avola.

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Auxiliary hosts ninth Dessert Extravaganza Submitted Saturday evening, Oct. 3, Dr. Helmcken Hospital Auxiliary hosted its ninth annual Dessert Extravaganza and More. It was not a sold out event but the guests attending had a great evening with delicious savouries and desserts. Following along with the Victorian theme, guests were entertained by Robin and Tim Walker performing an old fashioned waltz. Great music was ongoing

throughout the evening by the trio of Gerda, Doug and Howard. The Auxiliary greatly appreciates these folks for donating their time and talent to help our cause. There were great silent auction items donated by a number of businesses. The VIA Rail package had Carol Jensen coming out winner with the highest bid. Members appreciate the KOA for allowing them to take over their place to host this event and for being so helpful.

Don’t forget that the Hospital Auxiliary is still selling tickets for its 50/50 raffle. If all 2,000 tickets are sold, you could win $5,000. Auxiliary members will be set up around town to sell tickets or you can get them at the Hospital Gift shop. The tickets are $5 each. The draw will take place Dec. 3 – just in time for holiday shopping. The members appreciate everyone for supporting them so they can support Clearwater’s Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital.

Robin and Tim Walker perform an old fashioned waltz during Dr. Helmcken Hospital Auxiliary’s Dessert Extravaganza on Oct. 3. Photo submitted

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Jemma and her forever family history of quickly gulping food or drinking large quantities of water--particularly just before or after exercise. The first sign is often just restlessness--starting to lay down and then getting up repeatedly, as if they cannot get comfortable. They may also try to vomit without producing anything. By the time the stomach is visibly distended, the process may be fairly advanced. If you observe any of these signs in your dog, don’t delay. Call your vet immediately to have your dog assessed. Time is critical. Even with surgery, dogs can suffer complications such as tissue death due to lack of blood, or heart arrhythmias during the post-operative period. Although the exact mechanism is not clear, genetics are thought to play a role, as certain lines of dogs seem to have a greater occurrence of GDV than others. If a parent or sibling is affected, that increases the likelihood of occurrence. Rules of thumb that may help are feeding two or more smaller meals per day, rather than a single large feeding. Do not allow your dog to eat or drink large amounts immediately before or after exercising. If your dog tends to eat very rapidly, spread the food on a cookie sheet so they have to eat more slowly. This helps to prevent swallowing large amounts of air when eating, which can contribute to distension of the stomach. To our amazement, this pup seemed unfazed by her entire ordeal. She was up and wagging and ready for something to eat only hours after surgery. She came home with us and spent a week at my house for observation to make certain that we were in the clear and that she healed properly from surgery. She went to her new home and Jemma now has her own family and a future career as a running partner and duck hunting dog. Don’t you just love happy endings?

It seemed too good to be true. In fact, it was too good to be true. A Vavenby resident recently received a cheque for nearly $4,000 in the mail. All he had to do was do a little “mystery shopping” for a company apparently based in Markham, Ontario. As outlined in a package included with the cheque, he would be paid $430 per week with the possibility of that going up to $750 per week after a few evaluations. His first assignment would be to evaluate the security and efficiency of the payment systems of a nearby post office, department store or bank or as determined by his coordinator. More than a little suspicious, the man and his partner took the package and its cheque to Clearwater RCMP. The police in turn suggested they take it to the newspaper. The mystery shopper scam is just one of several advance

payment swindles, according to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre. The victim is sent money in a cheque to deposit in his or her bank account, and given a variety of tasks to carry out. One of the tasks will be to use a money transfer company to wire a large portion of the money to a name provided, in order to test the money transfer company’s security procedures. The cheque will prove to be worthless and the victim will be accountable to pay for the funds he or she wired. According to a Cameron Watt, a board member of the Mystery Shoppers Providers Association (MSPA) in a recent CBC News report, the mystery shopper scammers are getting more sophisticated and making it more difficult for legitimate mystery shopper companies to attract people to work for them. Watt gave one iron-clad rule: “Mystery shopping companies don’t send you money in advance and don’t ask you to send your money anywhere.”

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Free firewood permits ensure wood is cut legally Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations – During these cool autumn evenings, many British Columbians are starting to light their fireplaces or wood stoves to help keep their homes warm. However, people who cut or use firewood must ensure that it was harvested legally. Before collecting firewood please obtain a firewood permit to ensure that your firewood collection adheres to local regulations, and to verify that firewood collection is permitted in the area from which you plan to obtain your wood. Firewood collection permits are free and allow British Columbians to collect and transport firewood from eligible crown lands for personal use. Permits must be printed, signed and carried with you when collecting firewood. Firewood permits are available at your local natural resource district office, or online at: www.gov. bc.ca/firewoodpermits To find out where firewood harvesting is prohibited on lands identified for conservation and/or other public use values in B.C. contact your local natural resource district office. Firewood permits and their associated documentation describe the permitted areas, methods, and amount of firewood that can legally be harvested in the different natural resource districts. Cutting down trees on Crown land without an appropriate permit, or selling any

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Midgets take on Salmon Arm Clearwater Midget Rep player #7 Brendan Mucha battles for the puck with a Salmon Arm opponent following a face-off during a game at the Sportsplex on Saturday. The local squad won two games the weekend before but lost to Salmon Arm on Saturday and to Penticton on Sunday. The Ice Hawks include five players from 100 Mile House plus two from Kamloops this season. Photo by Keith McNeill

You’ve just completed a hard exercise class or gone on a long, undulating hike fraught with hazards and hills. Or maybe you’ve taken on a do-ityourselfer renovation project, but it turned out to be a don’t-ityourselfer. You wind up exhausted and out of breath looking forward to resting the next day or two. But what you find is that as tired as you were initially, you end up being much stiffer and sore the two days following the hard physical effort than the day you exercised. Why is that and what is actually sore? We’ve all experienced this physical sensation at one time or another known as Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness, or DOMS for short. DOMS is

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soreness was localized to the fascia and not the muscles. Why is this? Researchers are not sure of the mechanism at this point, but some theories have been proposed. One theory is that muscles and fascia have different elastic properties, causing a zone of shear where fascia is subjected to micro-damage and possibly adhesions, and this is the cause for DOMS. So what can you do to ease DOMS? Doing low to moderate cardiovascular exercise will help, but this can even be hard sometimes when fatigue is great. Stretching can drastically reduce DOMS possibly because stretching causes the fascia to slide more smoothly past neighboring tissue. Over time, if you allow adhesions between fascial layers to accumulate, this can potentially cause decreased mobility, increasing stiffness and an ongoing source for soreness. – Kerry Senchyna holds a Bachelor of Science degree in kinesiology and is owner of West Coast Kinesiology.

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(‘eccentric’), it is the group that lowers the weight that experiences DOMS. In the past, it was thought that DOMS was caused by lactic acid build-up in the muscles, but this has been shown not to be the case since lactic acid gets used up as fuel and removed from your muscles very soon after exercise stops. It is not present in the 24 to 48 hours when DOMS peaks. The prevailing theory since lactic acid was discounted was that damage to the muscle was the source inflammation and pain. But it turns out the recent research has shown that to be false, as well. Although it feels like it’s the muscle that is sore, recent research studies have shown that the source of DOMS is not the muscle but the fascia (pronounced ‘fash-a’). Fascia is the connective tissue or sheath that covers bundles of muscles. It spreads throughout the body providing a connective tissue network linking muscle groups and other tissue, vessel and nerve systems. The results of the DOMS studies showed that

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experienced under a few specific conditions. It is often experienced when we do exercise that is much harder than we’re used to or uses muscles in a different way than we’re accustomed to. For instance, a runner who one day does a high intensity exercise class that involves lots of squats and lunges will be moving their hip and knees into deeper ranges of motion and loading them with more resistance (especially if they use weights) than they’re used to. Another factor that produces DOMS is what’s called ‘eccentric’ muscle contractions – this is the lowering phase of a weight lifting movement. Taking a heavy box from a table and lowering it to the floor is an example. Another example is the landing phase of a jump or absorbing energy as you run downhill. In fact, in laboratory tests done between groups of people who only lift a heavy weight, say from the floor to standing position (called ‘concentric’ muscle contraction) and another group who only lowers the weight from standing down to the floor

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Oct. 24 – Harvest Sale-A-Bration, Heffley Creek Hall, 10am-2pm. Info: Deb 250-578-7525 Dec. 5 – Christmas Craft Fair, Heffley Creek Hall, 10am2pm. Info: Deb 250-578-7525

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Oct. 18 – Craft Fair, Chu Chua Community Hall, 10am1pm. $10/table. Info: Eunice 250-672-5356 Dec. 13 – Christmas Craft Fair, Chu Chua Community Hall, 10am-1pm. $10/table. Info: Eunice 250-6725356

Clearwater Nov. 20-21 – Clearwater Elks Christmas Bazaar, Elks Hall, Sat. 10am-4pm, Sun. 9am-noon. $10/table. Info: Phyllis 250-674-3535 Nov. 8 – 20th Annual Winter Wonderland & Craft Fair, Clearwater Legion, 10am-2pm. $20/table. Info: Abby 250-674-2127 Nov. 14-15 – Blackpool Craft Fair, Blackpool Hall, 10am-2pm both days. $10/table. Info: Sharon 250587-6202 Dec. 13 – Clearwater Elks Christmas Bazaar, Elks Hall, Sat. 10am-4pm. $10/table. Info: Phyllis 250-674-3535

Valemount Nov. 14 – Christmas Craft Fair, Valemount Sec. Gym, 10am-3pm. $20/table. Info: Riette 250-566-4193

Blue River Nov. 1 - Craft Fair, Blue River Community Hall, 10:30am3pm. Info: Charmaine 250-674-7456

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Marijuana/money vehicles parked in Police execute seizure A Clearwater Traffic the Services member rear parking. warrant pulled over a vehicle on Highway in Louis Staff at5the pub Clearwater Creek. The member detected an odor of of the were advised RCMP pulled marijuana in theover vehiclemischief. and both occua driver speedpants wereforarrested. Vehicle ingAon Highway 5 of marijuana small amount was locatjust impounded ed as south well asofa Avola. large amount of cash. Police checks indiBoth items were seized andexcessive both occufor cated the driver had pants were released on aspeed promise to appear an unendorsed warin Clearwater for court on Clearwater a later date.

rant for his arrest RCMP received a stemming from a Mischief vehicle report of a black Kamloopsto RCMP Clearwater RCMP are investigating Dodge Journeya file. report of mischief to a vehicle parked at driving at a high Police arrested Clearwater Secondary School. rate of speed, passthe driver and The vehicle had its mirror ripped off. ing unsafely, and transported Anybody in tailgating while him back towith the any information regards to this vandalismsouthbound is asked to contact on Clearwater detachHighway 5 from the Clearwater RCMP Detachment. ment. the Wire Cache rest The driver was area nearanimal Avola. later released Collision withonan unknown Later, police were anAn undertaking Alberta driver contacted Clearwater travelling northgiven to a justice RCMP to report a collision with an bound5on Highway or a judgeanimal with an unknown on Highway near Blue 5 in the area of upcoming court River. Roundtop Road date Kamloops. Theinanimal was reported to be larger than a deer and smaller near than Blackpool a moose. The Drug seizure an approachanimal collided with thewhen vehicle, got up, Clearwater ing vehicle was RCMP seized brushed itself and ran off into the forest. observed travelmarijuana and drug The driver was uninjured and was able to ling at an excessive paraphernalia drive his vehiclefrom safely home. speed of 168 km/h a local a If youmale comeatacross this unknown animal in a 100 km/h speed police and conserwith a FORD impression, please contact zone. vation officer road the RCMP so the animal can be identified. There were three check on Highway occupants in Dodge 24 in Little Fort. RCMP launches Fraud Prevention Journey rental vehiThe male will not cle. The driver was Month be charged crimiidentified via an Every year,time. thousands of Canadians fall nally at this international drivvictim to fraud. Most people don't think it Mischief coming fraudsters permit. are could happen to them, but Policemethods issued the plaint using increasingly sophisticated to driver a violation Clearwater target Canadians of all ages. ticketisfor RCMP a Month Fraudreceived Prevention an driving annual at an excessive speed report of gives mischief event that private and public organizaof more than to a vehicle tions involvedatinthe the fight against fraud60an km/hpublic over the limit. parking lot to of further a opportunity raise awarePoliceCanadians also issued localThrough pub. A female ness. this awareness, the driver with a reported that somecan avoid becoming victims. copy of the vehicle time during integrity the Economic is a priority that impound form as a night someone had seven-day impound smashed the front is mandatory for passenger window. excessive speed. The vehicle was The driver will parked in the back parking lot near the not be able to rent a vehicle from that pathway between company again and two large garbage will have to pay bins leading from about $2,000 in fees the pub. It appeared noth- to the rental agency after the vehicle is ing was taken and released from the there was no other damage to the other impound.

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Upper Clearwater Farmers Institute, which owns and operates the Upper Clearwater Hall, has approved a new constitution and bylaws. Times file photo

New farmers institute constitution gets members’ approval Keith McNeill A meeting held Thursday evening, Oct. 15, to approve a new constitution and bylaws for Upper Clearwater Farmers Institute seems to have gone well, according to UCFI president Andrew Nelson. The members did vote in favour of the new constitution and bylaws but we have to wait for the approval of the superintendent of farmers institutes before the process is final,‚Äù he said. Nelson added that he expected to hear back from the superintendent in two or three weeks. According to previous reports in the Times,

the original UCFI constitution dated back to the 1930s, from around the time when the hall was built. A new set of bylaws replaced the original constitution in 1984. That new set of bylaws was felt not to be adequate and a new constitution and bylaws, based on those of a farmers institute near Victoria, were brought before the members last May. After review by the superintendent of farmers institutes, some changes were identified. The revised constitution and bylaws with the suggested changes were brought before the membership during the Oct. 15 meeting.

Tom Miller celebrates his 90th birthday at the Little Fort Hall on Oct. 10. Photo submitted

Submitted Tom Miller, a lifetime resident of North Thompson Valley, celebrated his 90th birthday at the Little Fort Hall on Saturday, Oct. 10, with family and longtime friends. Tom’s family includes sister Jessie Price, nephews Ed and Jim Bryant, niece Sharon Price, three

great nieces, two great nephews, nine great great nieces and nephews and one great great great niece born Oct. 1, 2015. A big thank you to Laura from Clearwater Home Support for bringing Tom to the hall, exactly on time, and the friends that attended. A potluck supper was enjoyed by all.

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lounge. Nov. 1: Veterans’ Dinner, Legion hall, 257 Glen Rd. Nov. 8: 20th Annual Winter Wonderland Craft Fair, Legion Hall, 10 am – 2 pm, Contact 250-674-2127 Nov. 14: Legion Dinner, 257 Glen Rd, doors open 5 pm, adults $12; children 7-12 yrs, $6; 2-6 yrs, $3. Nov. 14-15: Bazaar, Blackpool Hall, 10am – 3 pm Nov. 21 – 22: Craft Fair, Elks Hall, 9 am – 3 pm Nov. 21:Legion Dinner, 257 Glen Rd, doors open 5 pm, adults $12; children 7-12 yrs, $6; 2-6 yrs, $3. Nov. 29: 3rd Annual Lights to Remember, Memorial Tribute 3pm at the Clearwater Lodge. Call Eileen for info 250-674-2400 Dec. 13: Craft Sale, 9 am – 3 pm, Elks Hall

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pm, info 250-674-2400 • Shambhala Meditation Group: meets every Tuesday at Forest House 6:30-8:00 pm. Info: 250-674-3233. • Connections Healing Rooms - Wed. 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 250-674-0224 • Clearwater & District Hospice 3rd Mon. Sept-Jun 10am Legion 778208-0137. RECREATION • Drop-in soccer: May-Sept. Tuesdays & Thursday at 7pm at CSS field. Everyone welcome! • Bowling: Mon. 10–12pm & 1-3pm; Thurs., 1-3pm. Seniors Centre at Evergreen Acres. 250-674-3675 • Clearwater Sno-Drifters: 1st Thurs every mth. 250-676-9414 • CNT Rod & Gun Club: 3rd Tues. of the mth. Blackpool Hall 7pm Nov., Jan., & Mar. AGM in May • Volleyball: Winter, dates TBA, at Clearwater Secondary School Gym, $2 drop in. Info: 250-674-1878. • Youth Group: ages 12-18, Sat. 7-10 pm Dutch Lake Community Center, info 250-674-2600 • Yoga Tree – Call or email Annie 250-674-2468 annie.pomme@ hotmail.com • Core Strength Fitness. Tuesdays. 10-11am 250-674-0001 • 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. Contact Carmen Archibald 778-208-1773, 250-674-2632 • Drop in Soccer: June -Sept, tues and Thurs, 6:30-8:00 PM, CSS field, $2 drop in, grade 8 to adult SENIORS • BUNCO: 3rd Tue of every mth, Dutch Lake Seniors Drop-in Centre, 1:30 – 3 pm, info 250-674-2400 • Wells Gray Country Senior’s Society 3rd Sun Social Meet at the Wells Gray Hotel at 12:30pm for lunch or dessert, & chat • Wells Gray Country Senior’s Society Book Club Last Thursday of the mth 2pm at the library. All seniors welcome. • WGCSS Writers Circle: Meets 1st & 3rd Thur. @ Library

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In loving memory of our mother and grandmother, Vera Florence Musselman Oct. 25, 1995 They say that time heals everything, But we know that isn’t so; Because it hurts as much today, As it did 20 years ago. A thousand prayers won’t bring you back, We know because we’ve tried; And neither will a thousand tears, We know because we’ve cried. If only we could have one wish, A dream that could come true; We’d pray to God with all our hearts, For yesterday and for you. Deeply missed and lovingly remembered by your children and their families. ~ Fergie, Norine, Orval, Keven, Ardell, Lesley and Trevor

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Lost: Gold coloured pendant with maple leaf inside a circle, lost on Oct. 8, somewhere between Barriere and Clearwater. Could have been lost at Jim’s Food Market in Little Fort, Buy Low or A&W in Clearwater, or Knight’s Inn in Barriere. Item has sentimental value. Call 250-319-8023

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DEVELOPMENT OF A PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN Application #: KMC-ROW IVMP-2015 Applicant: Kinder Morgan Canada (KMC), 7815 Shellmont Street, Burnaby BC V5A 4S9 Cheryl Thesen (403-358-2509) Agent: SMC Consulting, 1582 Lawrence Avenue, Penticton BC V2A 3C1 Tel/Fax: (250) 492-6193 e-mail: smcconsulting@shaw.ca In accordance with the British Columbia’s Pest Management Act and Regulations, KMC is required to develop a Pest Management Plan (PMP) (for KMC the PMP is referred to as the Integrated Vegetation Management Plan (IVMP)). The PMP manages problem vegetation, including control of noxious weeds and invasive plants within KMC’s rights-of-way and access roads to its pipeline systems and facilities. In British Columbia, KMC operates the Trans Mountain Pipeline transporting crude oil and refined petroleum products and the Jet Fuel Pipeline transporting aviation fuel. The pipelines are located below ground and in proximity to the following communities in British Columbia: Valemount, Albreda, Blue River, Avola, Vavenby, Clearwater, Little Fort, Darfield, McLure, Heffley Creek, Kamloops, Merritt, Kingsvale, Hope, Chilliwack, Abbotsford, Sumas, Langley, Surrey, Coquitlam, Burnaby, Vancouver and Richmond. This PMP has been prepared to replace the existing 5 year PMP which expires in 2016. The proposed duration of the IVMP (PMP) is from March 31, 2016 to March 31, 2021. The vegetation management and weed control methods proposed for use include hand cutting and pulling, mowing, trimming, pruning, selective slashing, retaining existing low ground cover, and seeding, fertilization where set backs permit and tree/shrub plantings. The use of pesticides is intended within the area to which the PMP (IVMP) applies and may include the use biological control agents. KMC conducts all work, including pest management, in strict adherence with all applicable laws and regulations. The common names and an example of trade names of the pesticides proposed for use under this plan include: aminocyclopyrachlor (Navius VM), aminopyralid (Milestone), chlorsulfuron (Telar), clopyralid (Lontrel 360), dicamba (Vanquish), diflufenzopyr (Overdrive), flumioxazin (Payload), fluroxypyr (Retain B), glyphosate (Vantage XRT), MCPA (MCPA Amine 500), mecoprop-P (Mecoprop-P), metsulfuron methyl (Escort), picloram (Tordon 22K), triclopyr (Garlon XRT), 2,4-D (2,4-D Amine 600), Hasten (adjuvant) and siloxylated polyether (adjuvant). Application methods include: backpack, power hose and nozzle, wick/wipe-on applicator, squirt bottle and boom sprayer.

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A draft copy of the proposed IVMP (PMP) and maps of the proposed treatment areas may be examined in detail online http://www.kindermorgan.com/content/docs/kmc_row_ivmp.pdf or by contacting the Agent listed above.

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A person(s) wishing to contribute information about a proposed treatment site, relevant to the development of the pest management plan, may send copies of the information to the applicant (c/o SMC Consulting, Agent, at the address listed above), within 30 days of the publication of this notice.

AOct. p r i 22 l 2-3 Oct. - 2 28, 9 , 22015 0 1 2 Capricorn, This week isyou all may be inspired to do about give and take, something creative Capricorn. Do for but don’t know where others, and they willto begin. Pisces may be a do for you. A special good inspiraeventsource calls forofsome tion. You cangifts. work on extra-special December 22– a project together.

January 19

January 20– February 18

February 19– March 20

Aquarius, the Some habitsmake are hard necessary changes to break, Aquarius. in your to put Look to alife mentor to primary goals help and you willback on target. These succeed. A fitness may beeasily career or goal is achieved fitness goals or ofeven with a new piece plans to increase equipment. family time. Pisces, The oddsthis mayweek be may start off ayou, little stacked against differently than Pisces, but that doesn’t most, butwon’t by midmean you come week willa find out onyou top with little your groove. ingenuity. A weekend endeavor requires a leap of faith.

March 21– April 19

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June 22– July 22

Cancer, while A business relationship success blossomsbrings with anyou many things, it can addition. A larger-thanfeel lonely at drops the life personality top. Make some by with an offer you time to reconnect can’t refuse. Oh boy, and hang out with oh boy, Cancer. friends this week.

April 20– May 20

Taurus, may Cast asideyou all doubt, like to tackle Taurus. The offer is projects on will your genuine and bring own, but rewards. sometimes you many A letting someone else test of faith begins— pitch in can provide be strong. Money woes aease. fresh perspective and a new way of doing things.

July 23– August 22

May 21– June 21

It’s timeblessed to get Feeling serious about your these days, Gemini? job-seeking Pay it forward.efforts, A Gemini. Start putcompromise at home ting feelers and raisesout everyone’s see what spirits andis funavailable. ensues Also, fine-tune all weekend long! your résumé to get noticed.

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Leo, more Oops,listen Leo. You fall than behindyou on aspeak project,in the coming raising some days. You can learn eyebrows. Not toso much more worry. You willbyget remaining back on trackquiet soonerand taking all in, and than youitthink, thanks others will apprecito an innovation. ate your attentiveness.

Expand your social Lady Luck smiles on circles andand youthere may you, Libra, meet some influis nothing beyond your ential new people, reach. A treasured Libra. This can only heirloom resurfaces, help your reputation bringing back many and up new fondopen memories. September 23– doors to various opOctober 22 portunities.

October 23– November 21

Scorpio, The tiniesttake of control of a situation changes make a that vast comes to light improvement in a this week. one else project.No A rejection is seems capable of a blessing in disguise. taking thefor reins Be grateful whatbut you. are you’reChances given, Scorpio. you will be an excellent leader. Sagittarius, you News from afar gets may be unable the creative juicesto keep everything flowing, and you organized accomplish this more than week. Don’t fret,time, as you have in some you need not be inof Sagittarius. A game complete control at wits at the office every provesmoment. challenging.

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Obituary IN LOVING MEMORY

Jaroslav (Jerry) Toman April 6, 1928-October 11, 2015 Jerry was born in Ceska Bela, in the former Czechoslovakia, in 1928. He led a long and interesting life. Jerry was predeceased by his father, mother and sister in Czechoslovakia. He is survived by his wife, Libby, his daughter Inka, and son John, both residing in Edmonton. He is also survived by his daughter Lilya Tomanova of Moscow, Russia. Jerry’s long life contained many unique chapters, which helped to make him into the unforgettable person that he was. His teenage years were spent under Nazi occupation, which resulted in time spent in a work camp, and later in Resistance groups. After the end of WW2 he completed high school and then attended Charles University in Prague. He graduated as a Forester in 1952. Jerry then served for two years in the Czech army as an officer in the Paratroopers. After several years working in reforestation in Czechoslovakia, Jerry pursued graduate studies in Leningrad. He spent some of the best years of his life travelling on horseback, doing research in the Caucasus Mountain region of the Soviet Union. He achieved a Ph. D. in forestry as a result of this work. In 1969, Jerry immigrated to Canada, com-

ing to Edmonton, Alberta. In 1974, he and wife Libby went to Iran, working in the Caspian Sea area. They returned to Canada, and Jerry was able to fulfill a lifelong dream of owning a cattle ranch after they purchased land in Little Fort, BC. Jerry’s wanderlust was still in place however, and he spent periods of time doing consulting work in Turkey and then about five years in Guyana, South America. As Jerry entered his seventies he slowed down a bit but still learned to fly an airplane. He spent more time working on the ranch and enjoying his family. About this time, Jerry was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Unfortunately, this led to him spending the last four years of his life in Forest View Place, in Clearwater BC. He received wonderful care there thanks to the remarkable and compassionate staff that made his last years as comfortable as possible. There will be no service. Friends of Jerry are asked to raise a glass in his memory. Services entrusted to North Thompson Funeral Services in Clearwater, British Columbia, 250-674-3030. Condolences may be sent via www.NTFuneral.com

Former editor Barry Tait passes away

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Section 227 of the Community Charter, that Council has given final consideration to “The DistrictDISTRICT of Clearwater Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw #144 & 145” at OF CLEARWATER NOTICE OF PERMISSIVE TAXatEXEMPTION a meeting of Council on October 20th, 2015 at 2:00 pm 209 Dutch Lake Road, Clearwater, BC. Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Section 227 of the Community Charter, that Council has given final consideration to “The

District of Clearwater Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw #144 & 145” at a meeting of Council on October 20 , 2015 at 2:00 pm The District of Clearwater Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw #144 and #145 exempts from taxation at 209 Dutch Lake Road, Clearwater, BC. the following buildings, the lands on which the buildings stand and the land surrounding certain The District of Clearwater Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw #144 and #145 exempts from taxation the following buildings, the lands onfor which theyears buildings stand-and the land surrounding certain buildings for the years 2016 - 2018. buildings the 2016 2018. th

Owner

Property & Civic Address

Evergreen Acres Senior Citizen’s Hom e Society Evergreen Acres Senior Citizen’s Hom e Society Evergreen Acres Senior Citizen’s Hom e Society Vavenby and District Branch 259, Royal Canadian Legion

144 Evergreen Place Lot A, Plan 27173, DL 1719 146 Evergreen Place Lot 1, Plan 30487, DL 1719 Roll/Folio # 06363.160 Lot 2, Plan EPP3641, DL 1719

Yellowhead Com m unity Services Society Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC Clearwater Ski Club Clearwater Ski Club Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Clearwater Lodge #499 Clearwater Curiosity Shoppe Society (Thrift Store) Central North Thom pson Rod & Gun Club

257 Glen Road Lot 1, Plan 25222, DL 1680 612 Park Drive Lot 1, Plan KAP70712, DL 1719 40 Old North Thom pson Highway E Lot 2, Plan 33856, DL 2620 556 Dunn Lake Road Lot A, Plan 26029, DL 2622 556 Dunn Lake Road Lease #342064 72 Taren Drive Lot 42, Plan 13657, DL 5040 742 Clearwater Village Rd Lot B District Lot 2619 Kam loops Division Plan 27170 LD 25 Yale District Plan Lot 1, Block 1721 Sunshine Valley Road

Portion of Assessed Value

2016 2017 2018 Estimated Estimated Es timated Tax Tax Tax Exemption Exemption Exemption

100%

3,848.98

4,002.94

4,163.05

100%

1,570.28

1,633.09

1,698.42

N/A

365.76

380.39

395.61

75%

3,845.08

3,998.88

4,158.84

100%

6,164.33

6,410.90

6,667.34

60%

1,672.42

1,739.31

1,808.89

100%

4,621.28

4,806.14

4,998.38

100%

518.78

539.53

561.11

100%

778.17

809.29

841.66

100%

1,432.10

1,489.38

1,548.95

100%

1,031.67

1,072.94

1,115.85

Community Charter qualification for above properties: 224(2)(a). Inquiries concerning the proposed bylaw may be directed to:

Community Charter qualification for above properties: 224(2)(a). Inquiries concerning the proposed bylaw Renaud, Director of Finance mayWesley be directed to: District of Clearwater PO Box 157, 209 Dutch Lake Road Wesley Renaud, Director of Finance Clearwater, BC V0E 1N0 District of Clearwater Telephone: 250-674-2257 PO Box 157, 209 Dutch Lake Road Clearwater, BC V0E 1N0 Telephone: 250-674-2257

Ask Drake Q. Why do so many people choose “no service by request”?

Ashcroft-Cache Creek Journal Barry Tait, editor of The Ashcroft-Cache Creek Journal from 1988 to 2002 and Thompson-Nicola Regional District director for Area I from 2003-2011, passed away on Oct. 10, just a few days after his 76th birthday. Barry was a colourful character, best known for his big grin, his bigger cowboy hat and his weekly editorials that made readers laugh so hard that it brought tears to their eyes. He was awarded the Medal of Bravery in 2000 by Governor General Adrienne Clarkson for rescuing a neighbour’s 11-yearold son from a burning house. Barry was also a long-time supporter of the area’s ranching legacy, volunteering for groups such as the Ashcroft Rodeo Association and the Friends of Hat Creek Ranch.

DISTRICT OF CLEARWATER NOTICE OF PERMISSIVE TAX EXEMPTION

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The problem is, once Murray’s gone we can’t ask

(e.g. in a church or chapel, with the minister, pall

him about a backyard barbecue or many other

bearers, hearse, etc.) are becoming more rare. These

options! So, while everyone’s healthy, I’d advise you

days almost all British Columbians are cremated

to have a good conversation with your local funeral

when they die. Often times, the ashes end up in the

director. Leave your cheque book at home; there

closet or are scattered in the river somewhere. When

should be no pressure to pre-pay. Bring some family

there’s “no body”, there tends to be “no service”. The

and friends along. They’re an important part of this

decline in church attendance and membership in

conversation because pre-planning spares them

service clubs also probably ties in with the growth in

a lot of stress after you’re gone. I’ll bet you and

“no service by request.” We spend more time on the

your family come away thinking that was time well

internet than with other human beings, it seems!

spent...perhaps even feeling “peace of mind.”

Many funeral directors bristle at the thought of “no service”; they claim that funerals are essential to help with your grief. “You can pay the undertaker now or pay the psychiatrist later” they argue. In most cases I don’t buy that argument. There is little or no scientific evidence to support the notion that funerals help with the grief process. So, let’s say Murray made the big declaration a few years ago – probably around the kitchen table – that he “Didn’t want any fuss, just cremate me and that’s it!” But what if you want a gathering of friends and

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family to say goodbye to Murray and for some support? I would encourage you to do that, even if it’s in the back yard or at a restaurant. I’ll bet Murray wouldn’t mind that...he just didn’t want all the fuss (and perhaps expense) of a big funeral.

Drake Smith, MSW, is the Owner and Funeral Director of North Thompson Funeral & Drake Cremation Services. With locations in downtown Kamloops (phone 250-377-8225), Clearwater (Jennifer Vincent, Manager, phone 250-674-3030) and Barriere (MaryAnn Shewchuk, Manager, phone 250-672-1999), his dedicated team has served people in the Kamloops area and the entire North Thompson valley since 2005.

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Reser’s

per 100 g

Prices Effective: Sunday, October 25th to Saturday, October 31st, 2015 CLEARWATER, 365 Murtle Crescent SW, (: 250 - 674 - 2213 Store Hours: Sunday - Saturday: 9:00am - 7:00pm WESTERN CANADIAN OWNED & OPERATED

Black Russian Rye Bread

FRESH

$ 2

Heinz Beans & Pastas

SAVI ABLE BEAT

Grown in California

15.39/kg

Cut from Canada AAA Grades of Beef

Haunt’umn Royal Black Seedless Grapes