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Canada Day was particularly memorable in Blue River this year. We celebrated the birth of our country and the fact that Blue River itself was founded in 1912. A 100-year his-tory includes major changes in technology and society. Our town has survived the varied tides of fortune.

A display of photos and memorabilia made our Community Hall a very interesting place to visit. The exhibits included items that had been placed in a time capsule in 1993 and buried beneath a cairn at the corner of our Millennium walkway to the beach. The capsule was unearthed in time for our 100th birthday party.

Rain drenches parade start

The folks who par-ticipated in our annual

Canada Day parade needed an extra degree of dedication this year, as a torrential down-pour soaked everyone

thoroughly just before the parade was to start. Our stalwart parade participants started off on cue and still cheered

and waved despite their sodden state. Townsfolk and visitors gathered along the route to cheer them on, and the younger ones flung themselves into the task of retrieving thrown candy.

Following the parade, an enthusiastic crowd gathered at Lake Eleanor beach to sing

O’ Canada, led by Barb Quinn. As usual, a deli-cious Canada birthday cake, donated by Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing, was joyfully con-sumed in combination with chocolate ice cream donated by Oakman’s Store. At the beach house concession, the menu included mouth-watering burgers that the

late Lolly Fehr would have been proud of.

A water balloon toss and a nail-pounding contest provided fun for the younger set as well as some very artistic sandcastle building. Canoe races provided a combination of observed expertise and comic relief for the onlookers. All canoeists should be commended for their good sports-manship.

Dinner winds up Canada Day

In the evening, a tasty meal of ham, scalloped potatoes, salads and veg-etables was enjoyed by a good crowd. Dessert was another Canada birthday cake and tasty squares. It was a treat to see the community hall well filled for the celebra-tion. Our TNRD director Willow Macdonald was the emcee for the eve-ning and had also served as chief cook for the meal. MLA Terry Lake made a short speech and presented a com-memorative plaque to the community. Many door prizes had been donated by local businesses for the occasion and added to the enjoyment of the evening.

A dance and a color-ful fireworks display rounded out the dual birthday celebration. Many folk who had made Blue River their home in years past returned to have a part in this special day. The warm home-coming spirit added to the joy of the occasion.

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Ruthie MacDonald sports a pair of Canadian fl ags as she sits in front of a sign commemorating Blue River’s 100th anniversary. Over 100 people celebrated the event on Canada Day with a dinner and dance at the Blue River Community Hall. More photos are on page A24. Photo by Keith McNeill

Blue River celebrates its 100th anniversary on Canada Day

Willow MacDonald, TNRD director for the Blue River-Avola area, accepts a plaque commemorating Blue River’s 100th anniversary from MLA Terry Lake. The presentation was made during a dinner at the Blue River Community Hall on Canada Day. Photo by Keith McNeill

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“A long time com-ing.”

After a long win-ter, that was the over-whelming response to Clearwater’s open-

ing of the Farmers Market! This year, the market opened on Saturday, May

5. The location is the same - opposite the Brookfield Mall on the lawns of Interior Whitewater Expeditions. Hours again are 9 - 12 every Saturday morn-ing until mid/late October.

It was slow start-ing off this year, what with the weather, but loyal customers have spread the word that locally produced veg-gies, eggs, homemade

baking, jellies and jams, and beautifully constructed arts and crafts are available on a weekly basis.

People are increas-ingly becoming aware that eating locally produced foods, in season is the healthy choice. Plus, it not only minimizes the environmental impact of food and increases food security, but it just tastes so good!

People like to

know where their food comes from and it is apparent by the regular customers who show up weekly to buy direct from the vendors. We hear this over and over as cus-tomers walk around socializing, mak-ing new friends and sometime listening to a reading or music, fresh baking in hand or munching on a bag of freshly picked snow peas or biting

into a chocolate.Now that the com-

munity knows where to find us, we are looking forward to a bigger and better mar-ket this season and encourage everyone to come and check it out.

We are actively looking for interested new vendors. Call 250-674-3444 to speak to Anne Baker about setting up a booth of your own.

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Wells Gray Park naturalist Brie (Early) Nelson has clarified the schedule of pre-sentations she gives at the Nature House in Clearwater Lake Campground during the summer.

On Wednesdays she talks about Bogs, Bugs, and Bats. This show looks at these three topics both specific to Wells Gray Park as well as interesting related facts from other regions or species.

Thursdays the topic is Wildlife. This show discusses some of the major groups and

species of plants and animals found in Wells Gray.

On Fridays Nelson gives a presentation called Introduction to Wells Gray Provincial Park. This show covers the founding of the park, the geological history, some of the attractions

and landforms, as well as human history in the area.

Bears are always of interest and are the topic on Saturdays. This show covers black bears and grizzly bears, their biol-ogy and social habits, as well as bear safety and conservation.

Sundays are a day of rotating shows. They may be on topics includ-ing animal scat and foot-prints, caribou/moose/wolves and food chain connections, medicinal plants and First Nations in Wells Gray region, etc.

All the shows begin at 7:30 p.m.

Keith McNeill

Clearwater Secondary School principal Alan Stel had one more crisis to deal with during his final days of being in charge at the local high school - a snake got loose and was missing inside the build-ing for several days.

“A three or four-foot ball python escaped from its cage last Thursday during a move,” Stel said. “He was found yesterday (Tuesday) by our intrepid serpent whisperer Monika Menard in the very room in which he was lost. She and her dog sniffed it out and gently returned him to his home. In the meantime he caused quite a sensation sim-ply by being on the lam.”

The snake, which goes by the name of Reginald, has been a fixture in one of the

science labs at the school for several years, Stel said.

It is non-poisonous, has quite a docile temperament, and was often handled by stu-dents.

Following the end of the school year the aquarium it was in was apparently moved and the lid left ajar. The heat source was turned off and, at the same time, the carpets in the science lab were being cleaned.

It is believed the combina-tion of lack of heat plus noise caused the snake to seek more comfortable accommodations.

Several staff members did an extensive search once it was noticed that the snake was missing, said Stel.

When it was not found there was considerable con-sternation, particularly among those working in the school

who have a phobia of snakes.Consultations with various

wildlife experts did not result in any useable suggestions.

The snake went missing on Thursday, June 28.

On the following Tuesday, custodian Monika Menard brought in her dog, Ellie, a lab-husky cross, to aid in the search. Her son, Cedrik, also took part.

“He’s quite a hunter,” she said of her dog. “He alerted as soon as he went into the room.”

After a few minutes Cedrik and the dog located the snake next to a desk across the room from its aquarium. Menard speculated it had been hiding in or behind a drawer in the desk.

It was put back into its aquarium, apparently none the worse for its adventure.

Stel praised Menard for her initiative.

“There were a lot of very relieved people,” he said. “Some members of staff were having very strong reac-tions to the knowledge that a snake was somewhere in the school.”

Now that the crisis is over, Stel has gone back to prepar-ing to take over at Penticton Secondary.

As for Reginald the ball python, he will go into retire-ment and be given a home elsewhere, the principal said.

Keith McNeill

Clearwater Secondary School will have a new vice-principal next fall.

Linda Zieffle will be taking the place of Peter Persad, who is leaving to take up the vice-principalship at Sahali in Kamloops.

“I’ve been very impressed with what is offered the students at Clearwater,” she said, “such as the videoconferencing, the trades program, the video production program and the award-winning music program.”

Zieffle comes to CSS from the Mission School District, where she was a vice-prin-cipal for four years. She has taught for 23 years.

Her husband is a firefighter in Mission. They have three children: one in university, one in Grade 12 and one in Grade 9.

Principal Alan Stel is leaving CSS as well this year and will take over as principal at Penticton Secondary. Darren Coates, who is moving here from Merritt, will take his place.

Clearwater Secondary School custodian Monika Menard holds Reginald, a ball python that was loose in the school for several days. She found it close to where it went missing with the help of her dog. Photo by Keith McNeill

Dog sniffs out escaped python at Clearwater Secondary School

Linda Zieffl e will be the new vice-principal at Clearwater Secondary School this fall. Photo by Keith McNeill

Vice-principal to replace Persad

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What’s HappeningWhat’s Happening

Civic address: 132 Station RoadBox 157, Clearwater,B.C. V0E 1N0

Offi ce hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 - 4:30District Offi ce Ph: 250-674-2257 • Fax: 250-674-2173

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Peewee/Midget Provincial Championship On July 12-15th Clearwater is expecting 18 teams for the Peewee and Midget Provincial Championships. The Peewee Tournament is for the Reps and “C” divisions of 13-14 year olds with our Clearwater boys playing in the Rep division. The Midget tournament is for 16-18 year olds in the “B” and “C” division, the Clearwater team will be playing in the “C” division. COME OUT AND CHECK OUT SOME AWESOME BALL PLAYING. Clearwater will see a decent of an additional 800 + visitors to our community. The scheduling for the games includes games over the 3 days at Capostinsky Ball Park and Clearwater Secondary School ball field starting at 7:30am and finishing approximately at 9:00pm. A skills competition will be held on Friday, July 13th at the Clearwater Secondary School from 1:00pm – 4:00pm with a banquet to follow for ball players and their coaches at the North Thompson Sportsplex. There will be a concession stand at both locations, with Capostinsky Park also having some retail. Volunteers are needed for this very busy weekend. Duties include working in the concession, field maintenance, 50/50 draws and experienced score keepers. If you are interested in helping out in any of these areas call Melody at 250.674.8009. Let’s get ready Clearwater to welcome these teams to our community and let’s PLAY BALL! Saturday Community Bus The District of Clearwater is sponsoring a Saturday Community Bus pilot project from July 7th to August 25th. This bus is intended to enable residents the opportunity to attend local summer events such as the Farmers’ Market, spending a day at Dutch Lake beach or other summer activities. The Saturday Community Bus is for anyone in the community to use and is FREE of Charge. Bike Racks Have you noticed the bike racks at the Brookfield Shopping Centre? What a treat for the local bikers to have a place to park and lock their bikes. The District of Clearwater would like to thank the Clearwater Secondary Metal Work Shop for building these bike racks for the community. 2012 Dutch Lake Park Design Competition The 2012 Dutch Lake Park Site Design Competition is now on! There is a Youth (6-18) and Adult (19-99) category. The winning designer (or design team) will be awarded a prize of $500 for each category. The contest will run until August 17th, 2012 and all participants will meet with Council on August 21st to present their proposed concept and model. The winners will be announced at the Clearwater Canoe Regatta on September 8th, 2012. You can pick up the contest package that includes the Entry Form, Rules and Regulations, Declaration and Release Form and maps of the property at Dutch Lake at the District office or on the District website at www.districtofclearwater.com. Bike to Work Week Participants The District of Clearwater would like to congratulate the BC Government Liquor Store, Fisheries and Oceans, Interior Savings Credit Union, Pharmasave, Royal Bank of Canada and Wadleggers Logging and Construction on participating in the BC Bike to Work Week. The final tally showed Wadlegger Logging and Construction as the winning business with 104 kms logged in. Congratulations! Upcoming Events July 12-15, 2012 – Peewee/Midget Provincial Softball Championships July 3-27, 2012 – Kids Summer Fun Days August 7-24, 2012 – Kids Summer Fun Days Upcoming Meetings of Council July 10, 2012 – Parks and Recreation Committee meeting – 5:00pm July 10, 2012 – Regular Council meeting – 7:00pm.

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Editor, The Times:Prior to the current

B.C. provincial gov-

ernment’s leadership, beginning in 2002, management and policy

direction for Wells Gray Provincial Park included input from the Wells Gray Public Advisory Committee, Friends of Wells Gray Park and the broader citizenry.

Today decisions affecting the manage-ment of Wells Gray Park are being made from a very narrow scope of input and outside of an adequate and informed public and stakeholder con-sultation process.

Overall, land use plans outside of BC’s protected areas are also severely out of date and decisions that are made today are

based on realities from well over a decade prior.

Needless to say much has since changed. One prime issue that has emerged recently includes the lack of accurate infor-mation about forest inventories which has triggered a special review committee to look at considering opening up B.C.’s protected areas, visual landscapes, endan-gered species habitat, sensitive riparian zones and tourism resource areas for tim-ber harvesting.

Many issues have arisen in both B.C.’s

protected areas and on Crown land includ-ing land use conflicts that are putting public safety at risk, jeopar-dizing the recovery of endangered and threatened species and associated ecosystems as well as having profoundly negative impacts on tourism operator confidence when conflicting uses put one operator or user group at a great disadvantage.

Clearly established designated use areas are especially impor-tant in regards to the necessary separation of motorized and non-motorized recreation.

As with other regions of the province, the North Thompson clearly needs to implement designated use areas to ensure that the desired expe-rience for each activ-ity is optimized.

This overriding policy to limit infor-mation to the public creates conflict, creates misinforma-tion and it soaks up valuable time and resources that would otherwise be used for production and a healthy sustainable economy and com-munity.

This letter is to urge voters to question

their current MLA and the opposition can-didates on how they would move forward to re-instate public advisory bodies, land use planning groups and much needed public and stakeholder processes to update land and recreational use plans prior to the next provincial elec-tion in May 2013. Everyone deserves to be informed and to be given adequate opportunity for input on land use decisions - it is a right, not a privilege.

Dana FosterClearwater, B.C.

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Assisted suicide fails to meet God’s commandments

For those who missed them, last week’s performances by our local After Hours Theatre group at Serenity Center for the Performing Arts were definitely worthwhile.

The group presented “It’s All An Act,” a set of three short plays by American playwright Carl L. Williams. Your editor went for the first performance on Wednesday evening and every-thing was done at an extremely high caliber.

The plays took place at Serenity Center’s Dessert Deck, otherwise known as Shirley DeVooght’s back porch.

Musical interludes were courtesy of Erin Dawson, Colleen Rothwell, Val Gerber and John Gerber. They called their band Contender.

It all seemed unlikely and improbable, but with a group of determined and dedicated amateur actors, hardworking backstage staff, a pleasant venue, and delicious desserts, it all came togeth-er somehow.

This is the sort of thing you won’t see in the city. There, people don’t get together and pro-vide their own entertainment. Things have to be professionally done (and at great cost) or they don’t get done at all.

After Hours Theatre is a good example of how rural communities work. We know, ulti-mately, that we need to rely on ourselves to survive. Everyone involved should be congratu-lated on a job well done.

Editor, The Times: Re: the article “Winning the right to die,"

National Post Weekend Review, Saturday, June 16, 2012.

“B.C. Supreme Court Justice Lynne Smith ruled that the Criminal Code provi-sions making physician-assisted death illegal are invalid.”

Gloria Taylor has ALS. As a “... devout member of the United church of Canada (she) believes the strongest opposition to assisted suicide comes from conservative Christians. But she has the support of her

West Kelowna pastor as she seeks a physi-cian to help her commit suicide.”

God’s word, the Holy Bible, tells us that after death “... we shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ.” (Romans 14:10). The question for people in Gloria Taylor’s position is, “How will God judge me after I have committed suicide?” The assisting physician should also ask, “When I die, how will God judge me if I facilitate the suicide of Mrs. Taylor and perhaps others like her?” (Revelation 21:8) And is Mrs. Taylor’s pas-tor correct to support her decision to perhaps jump from “the frying pan into the fire?”

How will God judge such a pastor?The Lord tells us that we will spend eter-

nity - which is a very, very, very long time - either with Him or with Satan. (Matthew 12:30).

Anyone contemplating, supporting or advocating suicide - assisted or otherwise - should read the Bible for him or herself. God says, “If you love me, keep my com-mandments. (John 14:15). He also says “... choose life ...” (Deuteronomy 30:19)

Do you believe that committing your own deliberately planned death keeps God’s commandment?

And what about B.C. Supreme Court Justice Lynne Smith’s eternal destination? She will also stand for sentencing before the Judge of all the earth.

Perhaps the strongest opposition to assist-ed suicide does not come from conservative Christians. Maybe the “strongest opposition” to suicide comes from the Creator of life Himself.

God bless youUrsula Bond

East Blackpool, B.C.

Park input required to provide informed land policy direction


?Do you think

the government should

privatize the liquor stores?

Anita Bazleg: I just moved from Alberta and they're privatized there. I think it would be a good idea.

Steve Borrow:They've done it in Al-berta and they seem to be doing just as well private as they were government run.

Laura Milligan:Yes, because then you could shop for better deals. It would be competitive. With a monopoly, you don't have a choice.

Mike Smith:No, keep the jobs. It just seems they want to sell everything off and they shouldn't.

Crystal Cosmano: No, they de nitely shouldn't. If they privatize they'd just get more of our money.

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Editor, The Times: Four tiny kittens were dumped like garbage in

Blackpool late on June 24.Weather was storming, but against all odds these

wee things crawled off the road into someone’s yard. Three were found Monday - the fourth on Tuesday. All were hypothermic, hungry and fright-ened.

Whoever did this - think about the message you are sending your children, not to mention the whole moral issue.

Take responsibility as a pet owner. Yes, spay-ing or neutering is expensive, but if it’s not in your budget maybe you shouldn’t have pets that require this much care.

Taking them to the vet to be put to sleep is far more humane than dumping them for predators or vehicles to kill.

Note: At present the kittens are being bottle-fed and will be ready for adoption around Aug. 1. Hand raised kittens are extremely loving and bond close-

ly with their owners, making unique pets.For an appointment to view call 250-587-2366.

Andrea LennyBlackpool, B.C.

One of four kittens recently abandoned in Blackpool cuddles with its siblings. Photo submitted

Kittens dumped in Blackpool

Editor, The Times:Drive-by shootings in Mexico,

rapes and murders in New Guinea, the disappearance and murder of citizen-activists in Guatemala, heavy metal and cyanide poisoning in Honduras, the killing of 70 unarmed people in the Congo, eviction without compensation, sweetheart deals with paramilitary groups and widespread corruption and environmental deg-radation nearly everywhere. What do these events have in common ? They’re not the activities of Al Qaeda but business-as-usual for Canadian mining companies operating abroad.

Moving under the cover of trade deals that allow companies to sue governments, often in countries where human rights and environ-mental safeguards are weak, these companies often enlist the support of despotic regimes to push back on their own peoples, in the name of corporate “rights”.

Last year, 10,000 protestors opposed a Canadian junior mining company when it wanted to open a silver mine near Lake Titicaca in Peru. Before the government had pulled the company’s tenure, five protestors lay dead, courtesy of the Peruvian army. That company claims to have spent $25 million and is now seeking redress for its lost “rights”.

You may ask yourself why you haven’t heard anything about this before. Because it is disturbing, you may even want to dismiss it as pure fabrication. A number of SLAPPs (strategic lawsuit against public participation) have taken place and, when the word gets out, voices are effectively silenced. Only one prov-ince, Quebec, has anti-SLAPP legis-lation.

Nevertheless, the issue of mining accountability has been brought up in Parliament, through a private mem-

ber’s bill (C-300) which surfaced in 2009 and which was narrowly defeat-ed. All of the Conservatives, includ-ing Kamloops MP Cathy MacLeod, voted against it. A number of Liberals curiously, were absent for the vote notwithstanding the Liberal origins of C-300.

Unfortunately, ordinary Canadians have been made into unknowing, and hopefully disapproving, investors, and partners, in these acts of terror that are being perpetrated on virtually every continent by Canadian mining companies. The CPP administers over $150 billion on behalf of Canadian workers and it, as well as the Quebec Pension Fund and BCMC, which manages the pension funds of British Columbians, invests billions in the activities of these mining giants. Investment houses and Canadian banks also invest heavily. Those less transparent investment vehicles, like mutual funds, trust funds, RRSPs, and the like, form the conduits for cash used to prop up the culpable corporations.

When political efforts fail, there’s just one way for disapproving indi-viduals to signal their distaste for this incredible race-to-the-bottom. We need to follow the lead of Norway. In ‘09, Norway pulled its pension plan investments from one promi-nent, arguably the most shameful, Canadian mining giant. When our paper ballots fail, voting with our per-sonal investment dollars might impact the share prices enough to cause institutional investors to rethink what they’re doing with our money.

Canada Day has just passed, and we may want to ask ourselves what we were celebrating. I was not cel-ebrating the activities of Canadian mining companies.

Dave SimmsBlackpool, B.C.

Editor, The Times:We seem to be hav-

ing a difficult time deal-ing with our addiction to fossil fuel, but is this really surprising? What must have it been like 150 years ago for generations of people addicted to horse power of the four-legged, hay-burning type, to face the change to a series of machines burning fossil fuel?

Perhaps the prospect of walking knee deep in horse exhaust, of the solid and liquid kind, in our ever growing

cities may have been part of the incentive to change. We, who are privileged to live in the uncrowded countryside, sometimes forget that the necessity for change usually occurs first in high-density cities. That, combined with the nearly 90 per cent of Canadians who live in cities where most functions are concen-trated, may explain the pressure to change. Not that we country folks don’t do are part to foul our environment, but it is not as noticeable

because of our lower numbers of people.

At some point we are going to have to make serious change to the way we power and develop our planet Earth or we might just as well bow out and leave it to the insects to fix, because they are the only living species that can tolerate the mess we have created.

Is the best way to alter human behaviour the stick or the carrot? Do we hit mankind with a stick, as in Mr. McNeill’s case the uni-

versal tax, or will it be the carrot in the form of affordable alterna-tives that are less pol-luting? Or will it be a combination of both approaches?

In conclusion, to do nothing and continue on our present course is to commit progressive suicide. That we need to change is not in doubt - we need to be openly engaged in discussion and debate on possible solutions.

Wes MordenBlackpool, B.C.

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A Cranbrook area truck driver is a familiar face at Clearwater Trout Hatchery and in the North Thompson Valley.

Larry Fox has put in more than 35 years hauling trout for the pro-vincial fish culture and lake-stocking program. He has been hauling spe-cially equipped trailers since the mid-1970s for the B.C. government’s Fish and Wildlife pro-gram and its successor, the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC.

A fish culturist always accompanied Fox, but the truck driver gained a lot of experi-ence transporting fish. There were times when his resourcefulness and experience helped with some potentially seri-ous situations. Fox was always more than just “the driver.” One of his more memorable trips occurred recently when the truck broke down on Roger’s Pass. He worked with the fish culturist from KTH, who monitored the fish while a replacement truck was provided. The run took an extra six hours, but the fish arrived in excel-lent condition.

As angler demands on lakes increased in the Cariboo and northern part of the province, the lack of a major trout production facility in the area required fish to be produced and trans-ferred from Kootenay Trout Hatchery (KTH) near Cranbrook. Prior to the purchase of the Clearwater facility in 1997, the fish were transferred into the much smaller Loon Creek Hatchery (LCH) south

of Clinton. These fish are reloaded into smaller trucks for delivery to the various lakes.

LCH used to receive 15 or more semi-trailer loads of fish. The first trailer used for these transfers was a refit-ted milk tanker. In the mid-1980s, a specially designed trailer replaced the original tanker. The new unit had updated oxygen delivery equip-ment and more compart-ments. This trailer can hold up to 175,000 fish depending on the size and species of fish.

The contract is always more than show-ing up with the truck to hook on and drive. Fox goes to the hatchery to move the trailer from its storage location to the pond building, and then has to be on hand while the fish are being loaded to move it between con-tainers. One truck had to be fitted with modified

exhaust stacks when the doors in the new pond building at KTH were found to be too low.

But as Larry approaches retirement, he reflects back on his involvement with the program. This has always been his favorite contract, and he smiles every time he gets to talk about it.

Recent water and energy conservation measures adopted by the FFSBC means more fish are produced at Clearwater Hatchery, requiring fewer trans-fers. The transfer pro-gram will continue for some years yet, but Larry will be putting in fewer hours behind the wheel.

“That’s okay” he says, “lots of other things to do.”

But you can bet that when the hatchery calls, he will pretty much drop whatever he’s doing.

Trucker Larry Fox unloads a tanker full of young fi sh at Clearwater Trout Hatchery. Photos by Grant Gale

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A large tanker truck driven by Larry Fox delivers fi sh for Clearwater Trout Hatchery. Truck driver Larry Fox (l) talks with Geoff Giesbrecht of Clearwater Trout Hatchery.

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Canfor is suing the province over what it alleges was a negli-gent and inadequate firefighting response to a 2010 wildfire near Vanderhoof.

A statement of claim filed June 15 in BC Supreme Court claims that the fire occurred on June 18, 2010, approxi-mately 30 km south-west of Vanderhoof. The statement of claim alleges that the ministry "caused or contributed" to the spread of the fire by failing:

• to provide a timely fire response, control and/or suppression efforts;

• to use adequate care in its fire response, control and/or suppres-sion efforts;

• to marshal and deploy sufficient resources, in terms of personnel and/or equip-ment, in a timely man-ner in order to fight the fire;

• to provide timely and/or adequate aerial water bombing to con-trol and/or suppress the fire; and

• to provide the necessary personnel to control and/or suppress the fire.

Contractors will

be watching this case closely, as several lost equipment and decked logs in that fire. Some

were even charged stumpage on the wood that burned. If a court finds the ministry's

response was inad-equate, that will open up a whole new discus-sion.

Phillip Woolgar - Merritt Herald

The former head of the Clearwater RCMP is undergoing drug treatment, court in Merritt heard Tuesday as the man’s arraignment hearing was pushed to Sept. 4.

Former Staff Sgt. Stuart Seib was charged in January with steal-ing and using cocaine from a police evidence locker.

He is also charged with breach of trust, dating back to June 2010.

“My understanding is that Seib is currently attending a treat-ment centre,” said Crown Council William Burrows.

Defense lawyer Shawn Buckley, acting as agent for Port Coquitlam-based attorney Neville McDougal, said nego-tiations are underway to resolve the case without a trial.

“Mr. McDougall is waiting for Crown to make a decision on that,” Buckley said.

Progress isn’t expect-

ed until the next court appearance, which is scheduled for Sept. 4, after Judge Hermann Rohrmoser granted the third extension in the case.

Seib has officially resigned from the RCMP and won’t face internal discipline.

He took over the Merritt detach-ment in November 2011 after serv-ing seven years in Clearwater and 18 years with the RCMP.

In a letter to the Clearwater Times, Seib said: “I feel it is important that it be known that on Jan. 6 I found myself in a medical crisis. I phoned the sergeant at the Merritt detachment and reported to him what had happened.”

Seib seeks out-of-court resolution

Canfor suing ministry over fi re response

A swarm of bees cluster under a branch near Clearwater Trailer Park on Thursday afternoon, June 21. Swarms usually form in the spring when the queen leaves the hive, taking several thousand workers with her. The remaining workers in the hive then raise a new queen to replace her. The swarm site is a temporary location used while scout bees locate a permanent site for a new hive.

Beekeepers collect the swarm from the tree at Clearwater Trailer Park. Bees in swarms are usually non-aggressive as they are full of honey and do not have any brood to protect. Photos by Lorne Nelson

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Teams have begun the field program related to the proposedTrans Mountain Expansion project. This field work is takingplace along the pipeline corridor. It will gather information, asa first step, to support routing and environmental studies forthe proposed project. These studies will be used in thepreparation of Kinder Morgan Canada’s facilities applicationwhich is expected to be filed with the National Energy Boardin late 2013.

Field studies began in June 2012 and will continue throughout2012 and 2013 field seasons. The timing and nature of thisfield work will be subject to change depending on the weatherand time of day. The work includes:

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Family members and friends visited on Friday, June 22as the graduating chil-dren of Building Blocks Daycare cel-ebrated their upcom-ing transition into Kindergarten.

The children wore handmade gradua-tion caps and happy smiles!

The fun began with the whole class sing-ing two songs, “I’m a little graduate,” and “Zippedy doo dah,” to entertain the audience.

Then, as the gradu-ates received their certificate from early childhood educator

Georgina Leppky, they were awarded a ‘Star of the Day’ necklace in order that the children may con-tinue with their excel-lent community spirit and help their families at home as that is the role of the individual chosen as star of the day in daycare. The children who will be returning for another year at daycare sat with their big friends and cheered for them. When all ceremonies were complete the children, families and staff enjoyed a delicious potluck together.

Building Blocks Daycare is a licensed

group care facility providing care for children from two months to five years old. Our childcare philosophy is a holis-tic one where each child is seen as an individual and the care they receive is tailored to meet the child’s needs.

Lots of our time is spent on the floor playing with the chil-dren, helping them problem solve, com-promise, be respect-ful, develop their imagination and sense of self, take turns and gain confidence in a social setting; model-ing is after all, how children learn best.

However, we notice that many of our children are ready to take the next step and begin blending letters to read simple words, emergent writing takes shape and sim-ple words are added to pictures and num-bers have meaning.

Extended program in September

In September fami-lies will be offered an extended program that focuses on the preschool curriculum. We will blend a pre-school theme with our morning sessions that will focus on develop-ing preschool skills in all domains. Children who are ready and whose parents would like them to join in, will be able to par-ticipate in small group learning centres with an early childhood educator, although we wish to stress that all learning will be in a ‘fun’ format.

This program will be open to children over three years old only and will oper-ate in the morning between 8 a.m. and 12.30 p.m. Places will be allocated on a first come, first serve basis. For more infor-mation please con-tact either Georgina Leppky or Susanne Butcher at 250-674-2600.

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SURREY - Lower-income seniors and families in communities through-out B.C. will have increased access to locally grown produce and food products as the result of a $2-million, one-time grant to the BC Association of Farmers’ Markets.

Funding supports the Farmers’ Market Nutrition and Coupon Program, which provides coupons each week for participants to spend at their local farmers’ market. Running for 14 weeks this year, the program is targeted at lower-income seniors and families, including preg-nant women, who are participating in cooking and skill-building programs. These programs teach participants how to cook healthy, nutritious meals including using locally produced farm products.

Families will receive $15 worth of coupons each week, while seniors

will receive $12 worth. Coupons are treated like cash and can be used to purchase a variety of B.C. food prod-ucts including fruit, vegetables, meat, fish, nuts, dairy and fresh cut herbs.

The program matches BC Association of Farmers’ Markets member farmers’ markets with one or more community agencies that oper-ate a cooking and skill-building pro-gram. The program will support up to 50 families and pregnant women and up to 10 seniors per community. The intent is to expand the program to support more individuals and B.C. communities each year.

The BC Association of Farmers’ Markets is a provincially registered, non-profit association, which repre-sents farmers’ markets throughout the province. At member markets, the focus is on selling locally grown or processed farm-fresh foods and ven-dors must either make, bake or grow the products they sell.

$2-million investment increases access to farm-fresh produce

Building Blocks Daycare graduation class of 2012 pose for a photograph. Pictured are (l-r) Vayda, Ryleigh, Brook-Lynn, Marcy, Soren, Reyna, Michael, Alexander, Jesslynn and Ellyse. Missing from the photo are Brayden and Kileigh. Photo submitted

Building Blocks Daycare holds graduation ceremony

-Authorization to Quit Employment - Under the EI Act a person is disqualified from receiving benefits if they quit their employment without ‘just cause.’ However, persons who leave their employment in order to take a course or program of training for an employment goal may be eligible for Authorization to Quit Employment.

Clearwater Employment Services Centre is available to assist you with this application. Please call to set up an appointment

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Five years ago, Wells Gray Community Forest Corporation (WGCF) was awarded a provisional forest licence and began to lay the foundation for managing the com-munity forest landbase.

During its first five years the corpora-tion has harvested 167,000 cubic meters of wood, creating significant local employ-ment and opportunities for local business during a very difficult economic period for the forestry sector. Thus far, WGCF has been involved in many challenging and interesting projects. We have completed salvaging beetle-killed pine, conducted a thorough Watershed Risk Analysis for District of Clearwater’s drinking water supply, supported Non Timber Forest Product studies and completed a detailed re-inventory of the community forest area. In addition, to date the forest community has provided local groups and organiza-

tion funding to an amount of $215,000Our accomplishments are well rec-

ognized and resulted in the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations awarding a 25-year renewable forest license on July 2, 2011.

This decision enables the corporation now to undertake long term planning exercise to set new goals and directions.

Wells Gray Community Forest is now planning for the next five-year operational period, for which we require a new Management Plan and a Forest Stewardship Plan. In order to receive pub-lic input the CF will hold a public meeting to provide an opportunity for the general public to review our draft Management Plan and the draft Forest Stewardship Plan. The meeting will be organized in conjunction with the Community Forest Advisory Committee. Representatives from the Wells Gray Community Forest Corporation and CFAC will be present

to discuss the documents and associated maps.

Wells Gray Community Forest Society, which disperses the CF grants, will also be present at the meeting. They will be discussing application procedures for our Fall 2012 Granting cycle. They will field any questions and provide suggestions to assist with the application procedure for funding.

The meeting will be held at the Community Resource Center (224 Candle Creek Rd.) on Thursday, July 19, 2 - 4 p.m. and 7 - 9 p.m.

Please contact general manager George Brcko for fur-ther details at 250-674-3530 or [email protected].

Community Forest setting course for next fi ve years

Times Staff

Clearwater is to receive $342,000 from the province’s Strategic Community Investment Fund. The money comes from the Traffic Fine Revenue Sharing program (TFRS) and Small Community and Regional District Grants (SCG).

Barriere ($330,000), Chase ($340,000), Kamloops ($950,000), Sun Peaks ($194,000), and Thompson-Nicola ($119,000) also will be receiving SCIF grants.

“For smaller communities like Barriere, Sun Peaks and Clearwater, small community grants can mean the difference between maintaining some of their priority projects and dropping them. It’s great to see them receive this funding,” commented

Kamloops-North Thompson MLA Terry Lake.With this installment, the province has invested over $975

million in the Traffic Fine Revenue Sharing program and Small Community Regional District Grants since 2001.

SCIF grants allow communities to invest in their own priority projects.

Small Community and Regional District Grants assist local governments in providing basic services. The Small Community and Regional District Grant allocation is based on population and assessment.

The Traffic Fine Revenue Sharing program helps municipali-ties that directly pay for police enforcement costs (District of Clearwater’s population is too small to pay for its own direct policing costs).

By Tom Fletcher, Black Press

One million hectares of B.C. forest land may need to be replanted to help them recover from widespread fire and bark beetle problems, accord-ing to a new report from the B.C. government’s Forest Practices Board.

The report estimates the entire area that may need replanting at two million hectares, out of the 95 million hectares of total forest land in B.C. But about 500,000 hectares of that is the legal responsi-bility of the forest companies that logged it, and the government has plans in place to replant another 250,000 hectares.

“Decisions about whether to replant areas where mountain pine beetle and fires have killed most of the trees will have an impact on the future timber supply,” board chair Al Gorley said. “At a mini-mum, if nature is left to take its course, the even-tual crop of timber in those areas will be delayed.”

The board, an independent watchdog of the B.C. government, is critical of the way the government defines “not satisfactorily restocked” forest land. The definition only applies to areas designated for timber harvest.

Even within this 22 million-hectare timber sup-ply area, there are large areas affected by fire or pests, but the report notes that the ministry’s survey data on these areas are not sufficient to be certain of their tree survival or recovery.

“There has been only a limited amount of refor-estation effort directed at mature beetle-affected forests because those areas might still be harvested by the forest industry,” the report says.

The ministry announced regulatory changes Tuesday to promote salvage of wood waste for producing wood pellets and other “bio-products,” including electricity, fuels, plastics, solvents, lubri-

cants and food additives.The regulations are aimed at providing access

to smaller trees, tops and branches that are piled at logging sites and roads when sawlogs are taken out. They authorize new salvage licences that do not allow the harvest of standing trees.

Keith McNeill

If the month of June seemed wetter than usual, it’s because it was, according to Ian Moilliet.

His family has been keeping weather records at their Vavenby sheep ranch since 1913 and rain-fall last month was definitely above average, he said.

The long-term average precipitation during June is about 80 mm, he said.

This year it was 112.4 mm, a 40 per cent increase.

Moilliet noted that rainfall last year in June was 90.4 mm, also above average. The rain con-tinued on into July in 2011, with a total of 70.8 mm, about twice the long-term average of 35 mm.

Last year, after an unusually wet June and July, August and September were dry, he said.

Province announces small community grants Records con rm June was a wet month

Reforestation plan needed, experts say

B.C. has large forest areas damaged by wildfi res and beetle infestation that do not have a reforestation plan. B.C. Forest Service photo.

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Vavenby resident Mary Johnson celebrated her 85th birthday on July 4. She has been ill for some time and not up to going out so Fay Jones, who helps Johnson out in her home, organized a surprise birthday party for her to be held on her deck.

It was a beautiful day and nine friends stayed from for the full two hours. Others dropped in for a short while to say hello and wish her a happy birthday. It was a tea party with guests supplying the ample finger food and Jones baking the deli-cious birthday cake. Johnson was very surprised by the party for her. She said, "It was the last thing I expected."

Johnson was born and raised in New Westminster. She had only one sister who died at 48 due to cancer. Johnson moved to Blue River

where she met her husband, Villy Johnson. They moved to Vavenby in 1978 where Mary has been an active member in the community until she became ill. Her friends are hoping she will soon feel well enough to take part in the varied organiza-tions she enjoyed.

Happy birthday, Mary, from all your friends and may this year be a healthier one.

45 YEARS AGO:Jimmy Small, age

eight, fell into an old cesspool while riding a horse behind an old house near Camp Two. His father, Glen Small, took him to the doc-tor in Kamloops. He had been riding with Spencer Mackenzie, age 12. Ted Mackenzie got the horse out with help from a few men and a block-and-tackle.

40 YEARS AGO:A contract for

completion of the Raft River Bridge on Yellowhead Highway 5 was approved.

Between 300 and 400 people attended the opening day at Maxwell’s Fabric and Sewing Center in Brookfield Mall, according to manager E.C. Maxwell. There had been even more present than at the opening of Clearwater Pharmacy (his son’s

operation) one year earlier.

Clearwater had a second physician as Dr. Bruce Anderson joined Dr. Regehr as a part-ner in the Clearwater Medical Center in Brookfield Plaza.

Canadian National Railroad presented Blue River Waterworks District with a mobile fire pump unit and a building to house it. The equipment had been used to protect CNR property. It was given with the under-standing that the Blue River Volunteer Fire Department would extend fire protection to CNR properties.

35 YEARS AGO:Yellowhead

Ecological Association called for a public inquiry into a uranium mine proposed for near Birch Island, and ura-nium mining in B.C. in general. A report conducted on behalf of

Dennison Mines said construction would start in the spring of 1978.

Blackpool Fire Department received the go-ahead to build a fire hall on Old No. 5 Highway, north of Blackpool Hall.

TNRD would take a poll in mid-August to ask Blue River and area residents if they wanted a television repeater system.

30 YEARS AGO:Two RCMP officers

suffered whiplash and other injuries after their police car was struck in the rear near Brookfield Shopping Center. The two policemen pursued the hit and run vehicle,

colliding with it a sec-ond time, then chasing the driver on foot. A Clearwater man was charged with impaired driving, dangerous driving and leaving the scene of an accident.

Clearwater’s dump on the road to Wells Gray Park was the most expensive of the 30 disposal sites in the TNRD, said works coordinator Fred Hart. The reason was that many local residents didn’t bother to throw their garbage over the bank, he said. Signs asking them to do so had been stolen.

25 YEARS AGO:MLA Claude

Richmond was to offi-cially open the new Clearwater community tennis courts, built on school district property next to an older court. Over 1,800 volunteer hours had been spent on the project, spearheaded by Dave Meehan.

Vavenby Lions Club offered one dollar to purchase the Vavenby school annex and prop-erty, secretary-treasurer Tim Klotz reported to the North Thompson School District 26 board.

Wells Gray Infocenter manager Vi Mayer reported that 2,767 visitors had passed through the cen-ter in June, up from 880 the previous year.

20 YEARS AGO:Clearwater RCMP,

Barriere RCMP, a Kamloops police ser-vice dog and an air-plane from Kamloops air division took part in a manhunt for four Alberta youths in Sunshine Valley. Police had attempted to stop their stolen 4x4 with a spike belt. The four were eventually appre-hended near Foote Road.

In a move to provide more stable employ-

ment to silviculture workers, Clearwater Forest District awarded two longer term, multi-phase contracts to local contractors Warren MacLennan and Chuck Emery.

15 YEARS AGO:Hundreds of tourists

and local residents in Wells Gray Park and Upper Clearwater were trapped when 100 feet of Clearwater Valley Road washed out at First Canyon. “By 2 p.m. we were concerned about the road, by 3 p.m. it was gone,” said RCMP Sgt. Bryon Hodgkin. The culvert at Second Canyon was three-quarters plugged, said highways area manager Vern Goodwin.

Floodwaters also hit Ida Dekelver’s Yellowhead Museum by Candle Creek.

10 YEARS AGO: Clearwater’s office

of the Ministry of Children and Family Development moved from its former quarters at the corner of Taren Drive to the Clearwater Health Center, located next to the old hospital.

The North Thompson’s softball

team, the Tru Market Rebels, showed great sportsmanship in host-ing a tough match with softball world champions, the New Zealand Black Sox. The Black Sox were on a three-week tour across Canada.

5 YEARS AGO: The Thompson-

Nicola Regional District board approved the first reading of a rezoning bylaw to allow a service station and convenience store to be built on the Yellowhead Highway near the intersection of Clearwater Valley Road.

Kamloops MLA and Blue River’s most famous son, Claude Richmond was in his hometown to celebrate Canada Day.

1 YEAR AGO:Local residents

Cheryl Thomas, Carol Fraser and Cindy Wilgosh walked 10 km along Highway 5 as they took part in the fourth annual Walk4Justice. The 4,700 km trek from Vancouver to Ottawa sought to raise aware-ness about murdered and missing Indigenous women.

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District of Clearwater is under-taking a number of initiatives in regards to its water supply.

That’s according to information distributed during a meeting held June 21 to discuss the municipality’s annual report.

The major project is a $385,000 invest-ment to install an ultraviolet disinfection system to the Russell Creek source. The project design is com-plete and construction should be done by this fall.

Major funding for the project is com-ing from a Towns for Tomorrow grant.

The UV treatment should give improved health and safety plus help meet the requirements of the BC Drinking Water Protection Act.

Presently the municipality only makes use of chlori-nation at its gravity-fed intake at Russell

Creek and at its two wells.

Also ongoing is a infrastructure master plan, budgeted to cost $140,000. This will be an overall plan for Clearwater’s infra-structure, including water, sewer, drainage, buildings and facili-ties, as well as roads and other transporta-tion infrastructure.

A public open house will be held in the fall for this project.

Expected outcomes include cost savings, environmental ben-efits, improved health and safety, plus help-ing to meet drinking water regulations.

A water conser-vation plan is to be finalized this month. The plan is intended to reduce water use, defer infrastruc-ture expansions and contribute to long-term sustainability. Major funding for the $15,000 project is coming through a Towns for Tomorrow grant.

The water conser-

vation plan should save the town money, save water, and benefit the environment.

An emergency response plan for the water system has been completed. It will provide a proactive responses to emergency situations related to the water system, such a forest fire in the water-shed or pump failure. The $10,000 investment is expected to result in cost savings, environ-mental benefits, and improved health and safety, plus help meet Interior Health’s condi-tions of permit.

An operation and maintenance plan is providing an organized and systematic tool to plan for routine func-tions and regular main-tenance activities.

Expected outcomes from the $15,000 investment include cost savings, water savings, improved health and safety, as well as bet-ter compliance with Interior Health condi-tions of permit and Municipal Insurance

Association recommen-dations.

A water quality-monitoring program also is now complete. It ensures that the cor-rect parameters are being monitored at the appropriate frequency. Cost is $12,000 per year and it should result in improved health and safety, bet-ter compliance with Interior Health condi-tions and BC Drinking Water Protection Act.

The first phases of a leak detection program will assess how much leakage the system has and iden-tify next steps. Losses in water systems can account for up to 20 per cent of all commu-nity water use. Despite having a wetter cli-mate, Clearwater uses considerably more water than Kamloops on a per capita basis. Leaks might be one reason why.

The $10,000 invested in the leak detection program is expected to result in cost savings, water

savings, environmental benefits plus improved health and safety.

Finally, $25,000 is being invested in SCADA (supervisory control and data acqui-sition) upgrades. The project will result in better system monitor-

ing alarms, data acquisi-tion and control. This should give improved health and safety, bet-ter compliance with Interior Health condi-tions of permit, plus help meet Municipal Insurance Association recommendations.

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Some of the six North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo Ambassador Program candidates may have been a little nervous for the Speech, Talent and Fashion Show held on June 16 at the Lion’s Hall in Barriere; but once the girls were on stage they showed an amazing amount of self-confidence.

Hannah Allen, the 2011/2012 Fall Fair Queen, was the MC for the first part of the evening’s performance, telling the audience, “The candidates have been working very hard for the past few months to reach this point in the program where they deliver their speeches. They went to many speech-craft classes as well as preparing their own unique talents. Since our Banner Night in March, our candidates have been busy with a full schedule of educational programs and beneficial events.”

The candidates have also partici-pated in community events such as the Lion’s Easter Egg Hunt and the Seniors Society Mothers Day Tea. The girls have participated in ballroom dancing, self-defense and etiquette classes. During visits to the Wittner Sheep Farm and Rainer Dairy Farm, they have been introduced to some of the agriculture that takes place in the North Thompson Valley. All these activities give the candidates a

well-rounded preparation to become an Ambassador.

As the candidates delivered the speech they had chosen for themselves, all displayed the confidence and exper-tise learned over the past few months. They showed courage in addressing difficult topics with confidence, and poise.

Committee member Diane Metz said, “It is amazing how the girls have improved since March. They show more confidence and greater ease in being the focus in public. We are cer-tainly proud of them.”

The speech topics were inter-mingled with talent presentations from each candidate. These proved to be a real crowd pleaser; with each presen-tation demonstrating the individual’s imagination, skill, and a passion for their special aptitude. The talents offered a variety of art forms, as well as a well-choreographed dance perfor-mance that was a hit with the audience.

A fun-filled final staging was an imaginative Fashion Show, with the candidates appearing in the first round wearing their favorite western outfit, thus showing the audience their con-nection to western life. The second part of the fashion show involved a play on words.

The candidates had been asked to come up with a costume depicting a certain play on words. Amazingly they created apparel depicting sayings

such as “moneybags”, and “hold your horses”.

This concluded the evening’s pre-

sentations, with both the audience and the participants commenting, “The event was a success on all counts.”

(L to r) Queen Hannah Allen and Princess Cassandra Brown joined with Fall Fair Ambassador 2012 candidates in a recent Fashion Show: Alesha Kaduk - Miss Barriere Lions Club, Kennedy Ash - Miss Jim’s Food Market, Aliya Bieber - Miss Wells Gray Info Center, Alisha Gotro - Miss Baillie’s Towing, Kaitlain Chantler - Miss Sam’s Pizza and Rib House, and Kaylee Patterson - Miss Fraser Ventures Ltd. Photo by Elli Kohnert

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A new type of hearing aid is now being marketed in Europe and the U.S. Called SoundBite, it directs sound through the jawbone and into the inner ear. The device is custome-made for each patient and is positioned onto the upper left or right molars. Sound is conducted right to the inner ear - bypassing the middle and outer ear. Not yet available in Canada, however.

We are taught as youngsters that sharing is a good thing, and it is. But sharing medications is not so good. What may work for your, could be very bad for the person with whome you are sharing.

Speaking of sharing, if you are using an insulin pen to administer your insulin, do not share it with another diabetic. Even though these pens are multiple-use syringes, and the needle is changed each time, they are meant for only one person. There is a risk of passing blood pathogens from oner person to another.

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Thanks to the Bampton fam-ily, Clearwater citizens now have the Bampton Recreation Area to enjoy!

On Canada Day, Penny and Barry Bampton along with their daughter Alyssa and her husband Paul Cook, officially unveiled the sign marking the entrance to the area. Unfortunately, their other daughter Nicole couldn’t be there for this official event.

“It was an emotional deci-sion to donate the property to the citizens of Clearwater,” Mr. Bampton said in his speech. “Our family wants this area to serve as a lasting memory to our Bampton and Australian lineages, as well as a thank you to all those people in Clearwater who helped us get our start, back in 1974.”

“The family has only one condition,” he emphasized. “We ask to respect the covenant that it will never be developed.”

The Bampton’s and Clearwater share a long his-tory. The family landed here in 1974 after purchasing the Dutch Lake Motel. They didn’t know anything about running a busi-ness and Barry Bampton often describes this period of his life as “six years with our hands in a toilet and our heads in a septic tank.”

However, with the help

of many wonderful people in town such as Charlie and Una Burman, Shorty Blair, Albert Braaten, Bob Miller, Ray and Joyce Grahn, John and Edwina Kurta, Sylvia and Paul Arduini, Angie and Al Miller, and many others they were able to build a successful business.

They became close friends with the Helmcken Lodge own-ers at the time, Barry and Liz Clarke.

“Together we produced the first brochures to promote the region for the off-season, highlighting the amazing cross-country skiing and snowmobil-ing opportunities,” Barry Clarke told the audience. “Some of you may have skated on the huge ice skating rink we cleared on the

lake each year or skied on the many trails, we created around the lake.”

In 1975, the Bamptons pur-chased this wonderful piece of property and developed nature trails on it. They were successful in trying to motivate tourists to extend their stay to visit the real wilderness offered by Wells Gray Park. At age six, Alyssa toured people around on the trails while she talked in her cute Australian accent about the wilderness.

“It goes without saying how much Penny and I love B.C. and we will always fondly remember this community,” Barry said. “Thank you so much for treating us so well and we wish you all the best of good health and hap-piness.”

(L-r) Alyssa Bampton, Penny Bampton and Barry Bampton unveil a sign for the Bampton Recreation Area next to Dutch Lake beach on Canada Day. Photo by Margot Venema

Family opens Bampton Recreation Area

North Thompson Drill Team begins Canada Day festivities Members of Clearwater and area's new drill team wave to the crowd as they open Canada Day festivities across from Dutch Lake beach. Pictured are (l-r) (Hazel Dowds, Ursula Johnston, Shaye Turcotte, Elysia McClennon, Michelle Hauser, Candus Graffunder, Tammy Harbidge, Caitlyn Harbidge, Jenny Jim, and Yvonne Woedlinger. Photo by Margot Venema

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After a night of tor-rential rain, Canada Day started out with the sun carefully peeking out. This boded well for a full day of fun activities around Clearwater.

The District of Clearwater hosted Canada celebrations at Dutch Lake beach.

The day began at 11 a.m. with Lisalee Campbell singing O' Canada, followed by an impressive horseback riding demonstra-tion from the North Thompson Drill Team in the field opposite the Dutch Lake beach parking lot. The team was cheered on by an enthusiastic crowd that had gathered on the side of the road.

At noon Barry, Penny, and their daugh-ter Alyssa Bampton officially unveiled the Bampton Recreation Area sign.

Following the unveiling, different activities could be

enjoyed on the beach. There was drumming, face painting, Zumba on the Beach, and storytelling. Kathleen Cook Waldron read to the children from her book “Round Up at the Palace”.

Then the afternoon was interrupted by another big downpour with thunder and light-ning but that didn’t deter people and they cozily huddled together under the food tent in the parking lot.

At the same time, the Raft River Rockhounds had organized a fun afternoon for the whole family on the Clearwater Country Inn/Blue Loon Grill Grounds. Jewelry, craft, and food vendors had set up their gazeboes around the field.

Daryll Laboucan from Kamloops did drumming sessions with kids on beautifully decorated First Nations drums at the Spirit Bear Village. At 2:30 p.m. the live music began

which lasted well into the late afternoon.

The day ended with

a dinner and a dance at the community hall and when darkness set

in some fire works con-cluded this wonderful day.

Clearwater celebrates a happy Canada Day

Lisalee Campbell models a bright red hat after singing O' Canada to open the Canada Day festivities at Dutch Lake beach. All photos by Margot Venema (L-r) Daryll Laboucan, Tyler and Hannah MacDonald

drum as they sing a Cree song at the Great Bear Village – located next to the Raft River Rockhounds fair.

Sandy Mackenzie (l) and Merlin Blackwell go Canadian as they hand out muffi ns at Dutch Lake beach.

Art images dominate our lives, they tell us how to behave, what to think, even how to feel, they mold and defi ne us. But why do these im-ages in Art hold such an appeal for us? Are we “hard wired” down to the cellular level to react to them? I think so. What is creativity? Why do some people have the constant urge to cre-ate and others don’t? Why are visual images so exciting for me? Why do I always want to draw, paint or sculpt? For me, creating Art from seemingly nothing is a great accomplishment. I live for the creative experience... all else is waiting.

Where I live has a profound affect on my work. I live in central British Columbia Canada, in a small town nestled between two river valleys and surrounded by near wilderness, which is again surrounded by the complete wilderness of Wells Gray Park, soon to be a world heritage site for its su-perb natural beauty. I am surrounded by natural forms so its easy for me to pick from this abundance. But why abstract the forms? Why push and pull, stretch and shrink the forms? I think we humans are “hard wired” genetically (some more than oth-ers) to enjoy distortion in portraying natural forms. The tiny fi gure of the “Venus of Willendorf” from the pre-history of 30,000 B.C. begins to ex-plain my theory. With no face and no

arms only the sexual aspects greatly enhanced are evident. As in the fash-ion industry of the past and today certain aspects have been cherished while others bidden. We humans seem to take comfort in exaggerated human depiction. For 3000 years the Egyptians strict society would only allow one style of abstracted human depiction. Head, in profi le, eyes from front view, torso straight on, arms bent sideways palms out with the fi n-gers on the hands all the same length, rooted on both feet in a straight line. It’s like describing a Picasso painting that shows many points of view at once. This became their world view and no doubt helped the population to focus their attention on the enor-mous public sculptures created dur-ing that time. The Greeks of antiquity also loved abstraction. They devel-oped various art forms most notably Mathematics, Philosophy and sculp-ture. But it wasn’t till the fortunes of war brought them highly skilled stone masons from captured Egyp-tian enclaves that they were able to fully develop their depiction of ab-stracted human forms. In their pur-suit of the perfect human depiction came the sculpture of “Krition Boy” and it was as near to a perfect copy of a human possible. But for some reason this approach to sculpture was quickly abandoned for the more

stylized and abstracted had gained popularity. Why is it more engaging to view a natural form (like the hu-man body) in an exaggerated state? Perhaps its because regular waking reality is dull and we require a no-tion of the unknown or the abstract to fully engage our attention. And so, like some artists that came before me, I too appear to be “hard wired” to en-joy distorted natural forms. This is, I think, why I paint the way I do. This is why I get so excited about the dia-logue which appears between myself and the work of Art. I am very con-cerned and spend all my time trying to capture the essence of the creative moment and record it on canvas. I am dedicated to creating authentic per-sonal imagery with intuitive answers to my questions. Like, “what should I do next?” I get a feeling of what to do next. So, as I paint I have to trust this feeling and act boldly with my tools. My paintings have to stand on their own. I’m not there to help you with your understanding. When you buy a painting from me you learn to view the painting over time. Over time the story the image has to tell will become clear. The music in the story (I listen to jazz as I work) will echo in the corners of your understanding, like it does in mine. As a person, your point of view changes daily and as a collector your point of view toward the Art work also changes. So as the Art Work must stand on its own, it must also go with you and over time the story will mature as you learn to see what it is you are looking at. Art has magic in it. A good piece will give off its magic to the observer forever.

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Vavenby’s Cory Graffunder has become the first Canadian to win a medal in men’s Enduro X. He took third place during X Games 18 in Los Angeles on July 1.

Graffunder is described as “Canada’s best off road racer” in his ESPN biography.

Last year he watched the X Games from the stands after breaking his wrist in a practice crash a few days earlier.

“It was probably the big-gest disappointment of my life, getting injured right before X Games,” Graffunder said. “To follow it up with the bronze the next year is the biggest achieve-ment of my life.”

Graffunder came through in the last chance qualifier to make the final.

First place went to American Mike Brown while second went to Cody Webb, also of the U.S.

Close behind Graffunder in fourth spot was 2011 Enduro X winner Taddy Blazusiak. Last year’s winner made a late race charge but was unable to catch the young man from Vavenby.

In addition to being the first Canadian to win a medal in men’s Enduro X, Graffunder was also the first Husqvarna racer to earn an X Games medal since 2004.

“I can’t even describe how it feels,” Graffunder said. “I really never thought I would ever hold an X Games medal. On that last lap I could hear him (Taddy) in the tunnel; it’s like he wanted me to know he was there. I kept my head down and cleaned the matrix and knew that I had won a medal for Husqvarna and Canada. Happy Canada Day, everybody!”

With his podium finish at X Games, round three of the GEICO AMA EnduroCross Series, Graffunder moves into fifth in points.

Graffunder started his career in Canadian enduro-style rac-

ing. After winning everything there was to win in Canada, he switched to motocross for a new challenge. After that he discov-ered Enduro-Cross.

According to Wikipedia, Enduro-cross events are typical-ly held in hockey or downsized basketball arenas. It is different from super-cross mainly in that there are “hard rock sections” and wooden parts (resembling fallen trees) akin to enduro and technical ‘trials’ courses, rather than tarmac in between jumps. Tracks incorporate various ele-ments of off-road riding, includ-ing rocks, boulders, logs, sand, mud, a water-hole and special obstacles (like giant tires). An enduro-cross course is much faster than a trials course and much slower than a super-cross course.

Recently a ESPN sport sci-ence team wired up some of the best riders from enduro-cross with accelerometers and heart rate monitors during an event. The findings confirmed that their heart rates nearly maxed out the entire time and the impacts from some of the obstacles were similar to taking a hit from an NFL defensive back. Over the course of a main event, they experienced accelerations of at least five Gs 115 times, which is similar to 15 rounds of a heavy-weight boxing match.

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Raft River Elementary School just finished a very successful track and field season. It is with the continued support of our teachers, parents and coach Dan Coleman that makes the program so successful.

The school had over 100 par-ticipants attend the intermediate (Grades 4-7) elementary track meet at Clearwater Secondary School. Of those 100, 61 students qualified to move onto the Zones track and field meet in Kamloops and of those 61, 24 advanced to the District track meet. Many Raft River students qualified in more than one event for Districts.

In addition to the intermediate track and field program, Raft River held a primary track and field meet. It was a fabulous event, masterfully planned by Skye Buck. Teachers, parents, college students, high school students and the school’s intermediate track and field students volunteered to make the track meet a success.

Aggregate winner for the Zones for a second year in a row was Mason Wadlegger.

Raft River Elementary School student Bay-Lea Hedlund gets ready to put the shot. A fi rst-time competitor, she placed fi rst in the Zones and fi rst in the Districts in the event. Photo submitted

Raft River students excel in track and fi eld

Cory wins bronze at X Games

Cory Graffunder

Raft River Elementary School Track and Field Meet - Zones:

Tyke Girls: 100 m Juniper Wadlegger 8th; 200 m Juniper Wadlegger 4th; 200 m Nicole Andrews 6th; 400 m Nicole Andrews 2nd; Long Jump Juniper Wadlegger 1st; Shotput Bay-Lea Hedlund 1st; Shotput Nicole Andrews 2nd; Shotput Jasmine Carr 5th.

Tyke Boys: 400 m Jayden Kjenstad 2nd; 400 m Eric Wiunig 7th; 800 m Jayden Kjenstad 2nd; 800 m Carter McLellan 5th; Shotput Dallas Tucker 6th.

Peewee 1 Girls: 100 m Savannah Dee 4th; 200 m Ali Walker 7th; 400 m Haliya Arduini 3rd; 400 m Ashley Stephenson 8th; 800 m Haliya Arduini 2nd; Long Jump Savannah Dee 3rd; Triple Jump Savannah Dee 1st; Shotput Georgia Wesnoski 4th.

Peewee 1 Boys: 100 m Lochlan Wilson 1st; 200 m Lochlan Wilson 2nd; 400 m Mitchell Chayer 7th; 800 m Cedrik Menard 6th; High Jump Lochlan Wilson 3rd; High Jump Colby Rhodes 7th; Long Jump Cedrik Menard 2nd; Long Jump Ben Butcher 6th; Triple Jump Cedrik Menard 1st; Triple Jump Ben

Butcher 6th; Shotput Colby Rhodes 3rd.

Peewee 2 Girls: 200 m Keltie Arndt 5th; 400 m Natalia Biagioni 4th; 800 m Annie Whelen 5th; High Jump Keltie Arndt 5th; Long Jump Annie Whelen 8th; Triple Jump Annie Whelen 6th; Shotput Emily Giesbrecht 4th.

Peewee 2 Boys: 200 m Keanen Bromley 3rd; 200 m Jaxon Kjenstad 7th; 400 m Mason Wadlegger 3rd; 800 m Mason Wadlegger 1st; 1500 m Mason Wadlegger 1st.

Bantam 1 Girls: 100 m Ashlyn Sunderman 5th; 100 m Catelynn Johnson 7th; 200 m Catelynn Johnson 4th; 200 m Sam Stein 6th; 400 m Ashlyn Sunderman 3rd; High Jump Ashleah Christian 1st; Long Jump Megan Benbow 6th; Shotput Megan Benbow 3rd.

Bantam 1 Boys: 200 m Patrick Walker 1st; 400 m Patrick Walker 3rd; 400 m Dylan Sharein 7th; High Jump Connor Dee 8th; Long Jump Patrick Walker 3rd.

4 x 100 m Relay, Tyke Girls 5th; Peewee 1 Girls 7th; Peewee 2 Girls 5th; Bantam 1 Girls 3rd; Tyke Boys 6th; Peewee 1 Boys 3rd; Bantam 1 Boys 5th.

Coed Medley Peewee 1 & 2: Clayton Sollows, Annie Whelen, Ashley Stephenson and Nathan Jensen 3rd.

Aggregate Peewee 2 Boys Mason Wadlegger.

District Track and Field Meet Results

Tyke Girl: Shotput Bay-Lea Hedlund 1st; Long Jump Juniper Wadlegger 6th; 400m Nicole Andrews 7th.

Tyke Boys: 800 m Jayden Kjenstad 5th.

Peewee 1 Girls: 800 m Haliya Arduini 3rd; Triple Jump Savannah Dee 1st; Long Jump Savannah Dee 6th.

Peewee 1 Boys: 100 m Lochlan Wilson 2nd; 200 m Lochlan Wilson 2nd; Long Jump Cedrik Menard 7th; Triple Jump Cedrik Menard 7th; High Jump Lochlan Wilson 7th.

Peewee 2 Boys: 800 m Mason Wadlegger 5th; 1500 m Mason Wadlegger 3rd; Coed Medley Peewee 1 & 2 Haliya Arduini, Annie Whelen, Clayton Sollows and Nathan Jensen 8th.

Bantam 1 Boys: 200 m Patrick Walker 7th.


“Summer time, / and the living is easy ... / one of these mornings / you’re going to rise up singing / then you’ll spread your wings / and you’ll take to the sky.” (“Summertime” by George Gershwin)

It may officially be summer, but we here in the North Thompson are definitely trying to see the easy living of sum-mertime - the weather is not quite as many of us want or expect it.

But summertime is not just about going to the beach, getting a suntan, hanging out with friends and visi-tors (although those are mighty fun things to do!), to me, summer-time is about change.

Summertime is about changing attitudes and changing perceptions and changing lives; some people find that during the summer they are able to rest and relax a bit more and get some of the neglected household chores done; others find that they spend time connecting at a deeper level with people they haven’t

seen for a while.I wonder what this

‘summer’ of ours is teaching us at this point. Perhaps it is teaching us to take on an ‘attitude of gratitude’ and be thankful for the rain that nurtures and sustains and protects. Perhaps it is remind-ing us that there are other things in the world to be more wor-ried about than how upset we are with the weather. Perhaps it is a reminder that the One who Creates, creates all things.

This season of change is especially real in my own life this year, and the life of the churches with whom I am honored to serve. I have accepted a call away from the North Thompson to another church in New

Westminster.This change is one

that is both sad and exciting; this summer-time is one in which I get to continue rising, and continue taking to the sky supported by a whole host of wit-nesses: those I have

met and those I have yet to meet.

Clearwater United Church and the Church of St Paul (Barriere) will also get to spread their wings (once again) and welcome someone new into leadership and servantship and the gra-

cious towns of Barriere and Clearwater will open their arms and say ‘welcome.’

Summertime easy living is just beginning, but the changes that we get to experience will be with us for a lifetime. The goodbyes are just

starting, and the rela-tionships will remain firmly in the lived expe-riences of those whose lives have been touched.

Thank you for help-ing me see the grace of God in this time, and in this place. Blessed be and thanks be!

Think on These Things

Margot Venema

Twenty members of 2941 Upper Thompson Cadet Corps gathered on Sunday, June 3, at the Legion in Clearwater for their biggest event of the year - the first annual Ceremonial Review. Over the last year, the Cadet Corps membership has grown signifi-cantly, so much so that it was pos-sible to hold this event for the very first time.

The annual Ceremonial Review can be seen as Cadet graduation.

“It is a big thing, because the review shows what the Cadets have achieved over the last year and they are being rewarded for it,” says Captain Angelle Grenier.

At 1:30 p.m. sharp the cer-emony began. After a welcoming word to the proud families of the Cadets and the introduction of the Inspection by MC 2nd Lieutenant Mark Tremblay, the Cadets marched onto the stage.

The Cadets brought the general salute to Charlotte Cederholm, who served as the reviewing offi-cer. Cederholm then proceeded to inspect the parade exchanging a few personal words with every Cadet. Commanding Officer 2941 Hethar Macintosh, Land Staff Officer Major Steve Martens, Army Cadet League representative Mike Young, and Legion # 259 representative Joe Short joined her

in this inspection. Trophies were handed out for

Top Red Star Cadet, Top Silver Star Cadet, Top Green Star Cadet, Top Marksmanship, Commanding Officer, Best Attendance, and Most

Improved Cadet. The reviewing officer and commanding officer concluded the official part of the review by addressing the Cadets with words of pride.

Following the ceremony, the

more informal part of the event began with the Cadets giving explanations of and demonstrations

in marching practice and marks-manship for family and friends. They had prepared poster boards explaining the history of the Royal Canadian Army Cadets and the meaning of different badges that can be earned. And so ended a great afternoon for these proud Cadets.

Upper Thompson Cadets hold annual Ceremonial Review

Summertime: A season about changing attitudes and perceptions

Legion Zone Commander Charlotte Cederholm of Vavenby talks to LCpl Lee Dionne. On Dionne’s left is LCpl Elnora Jamerson-Crier and on Dionne’s right is Cadet Shailee McMartin. Photo by Margot Venema

Below: LCpl Stacy Walsh receives her trophy from Major Steve Martens of the Regional Cadet Support Unit - Pacifi c Region. Photos by Margot Venema

St James Catholic Church

Sunday Service Mass • 11am - 12pmTuesday & Thursday

10am324 Clearwater

Village Road 250-672-5949

•Father Don O’Reilly

Clearwater Seventh-Day

Adventist

ChurchPastor Bill Kelly

Saturday Service - 10amClearwater Christian Church

Ph. 250-674-3468

CLEARWATER UNITED CHURCHCatholic Church of St. James

Worship & Children’s

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The Rev. Graham Brownmiller250-672-5653

or 250-674-3808 or 250-676-9435

www.norththompsonpc.ca

Clearwater Living Streams Christian

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New Life Assemblyevery Sunday 5:00pm

Contact Dave Meehan 250-674-3217email: [email protected]

Clearwater Community Churchopen to everyone - all denominations

CLEARWATER NEW LIFE ASSEMBLYDan Daase - Pastor

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(Kids church during service)Wednesdays Am - Ladies Bible Study

Thursday 3-5pm Kids ClubPhone: 250-674-2345

308 W Old N Thompson Hwy

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VAVENBY CHRISTIAN CHURCH

3083 Capostinsky Rd. • Service 11 a.m.

Sunday Morning Celebration

ServicesIan Moilliet Pastor -

250-676-9574Non Denominational

Clearwater Christian Church“an Independent” congregation in fellowship with the

broader Christian community in the area.Meeting at: 11 Lodge Drive

(Behind Mohawk Station)

Sunday Worship Service

10 am

On the Web: www.clchch.comFor information

250.674.3841 or 250.674.2912

Interim Pastor David Crouse250.674.1332

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Teenagers fighting

A local teen was forced to defend him-self after being set up by others. The teen responded to an invi-tation to the beach. When he arrived he was jumped by another person who started to fight him while others watched and one even videotaped the event.

Police have identified those involved and encourage those people with other information to step forward.

This sort of behavior is something more often seen with youth gangs that plague city centers, as opposed to more rural communities. If there is information about youth gang activity in the area, please report it to police.

Theft of a mountain bikeSometime between June 25 and July 1 a mountain bike was taken

from a residence in Clearwater. Although the youth who took the bike was arrested, the bike itself has not been recovered.

The bike is a yellow Rocky Mountain Race with blue Marzocchi suspension forks on it. It was stashed near the area around Raft River School.

If it has been located, the RCMP ask that it be brought to the police station where it can then be returned to the owner.

As it is, the bike is stolen and a person found riding it could face charges of possession of stolen property.

Careless use of a firearmA man was arrested after a report that he was shooting at cats in a

Clearwater neighborhood.Police received a report from a person who heard a gunshot and then

their cat came home bleeding from a wound that appeared to be from a bullet.

The man has been charged with Careless Use of a Firearm and Cruelty to Animals with a court date in September.

C L E A R W A T E R

1-800-222-TIPSClearwater RCMP Report

Times Staff

Yellowhead Mining announced Tuesday that. Ming An Fu has been appointed to the company's board of directors, subject to Toronto Stock Exchange approval.

Fu is the president of Anthill Resources Ltd., a mining invest-ment group that he founded in 2009 and that is a major share-holder of Yellowhead. Prior to 2009, Fu was chairman and founder of Jiangyuan Mining Investment Corp. in Beijing. In 2004, he identified and acquired three iron ore and gold properties in Inner Mongolia and established Meng Yuan Ore Processing Company, which performed mineral exploration, mine development/construction, min-ing and processing activities.

Dr. Morgan (Gongbo) Li resigned from Yellowhead's board of directors, effective June 29, to pursue other endeavors. Li is the chief operating officer of Anthill Resources. He also has respon-sibility for overseas investment with Zijin Mining Group, a leading Chinese gold, copper and non-

ferrous metals producer and refiner in Mainland China.

Yellowhead chairman T. Gregory Hawkins, commented: "I would like to thank Dr. Li for his contribution to the board and to the growth of Yellowhead, and wish him the very best in the future. We would also like to welcome Mr. Fu who, through Anthill Resources, has been a loyal and supportive share-holder since 2010 and a key conduit to the Chinese investment community. We look forward to having the direct ben-

efit of his mine building and financing experience at the boardroom table."

Yellowhead's major project is the proposed cop-per, gold and silver mine at Harper Creek, which is about 20 km southwest of Vavenby.

A change of handsNew owners of the historic Janie’s General Store in Blue River are Gerry and Jennifer Sutherland. A carpenter by trade, he lived in the community for several years a little over 20 years ago while this is her fi rst time there. They took over the business in May. Former owners Glen and Willow MacDonald plan to continue living in Blue River. Photo by Keith McNeill

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T. Gregory HawkinsOPEN HOUSE

for Public Comment on Draft Forest Management Plan

and Draft Forest Stewardship Plan

Thursday, July 19, 2012, 2:00-4:00 PM and 7:00-9:00PMCommunity Resource Center

A draft Forest Management Plan#2 has been prepared for the Wells Gray Community Forest Corporation Community Forest Agreement area. This plan describes the resource management goals and objectives for the operational area. The document proposes a level of harvesting (annual allowable cut) with a supporting rationale, which will be con-sidered by government for approval. The plan also commits to communicate with other tenure holders, resources users and citizens.

Also the draft Forest Stewardship Plan has been prepared to replace the currently ap-proved plan that expires in 2012. This plan describes Results and Strategies that will be followed to meet objectives for resource management that have been determined by Government and identi es the measures to ensure the desired results are attained.

A copy of the two draft planning documents including the Timber Supply Analysis Re-port will be available at the Public meeting. These documents are also available on the Community Forest website: www:wgcf.ca. To access the documents click on the forest management tab on end of the home page. If you wish to make a comment on the docu-ments, a contact address is on the website. If you are unable to access the electronic documents, contact George Brcko, General Manager, at the address above or phone number to make an appointment to view the documents at the Community Resource Center. Comments are welcomed during the review period ending Aug 31, 2012.

The Open House will also have information on the Community Forest grant/funding available to community groups and organizations. If you would like to know more about this aspect of the Community Forest and how to make an application, drop by the open house.

Wells Gray Community Forest CorporationCommunity Resource Center. 224 Candle Creek Rd,

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Barriere Star/Journal

By Thursday, June 21, all the signs were put up advertising the fact that fifth annual Barriere Celebration of the Arts was fast approaching. Friday, June 22, the grounds at Sam’s Pizza and Rib House were busy with vendors arriving and putting up their tents and canopies in preparation for the weekend’s event.

Unfortunately though, at around 8 p.m., Mother Nature decided to stir things up, sending a wicked, steady and very strong wind that uprooted the stakes holding down canopies, and tossed everything all over the place. Many canopies sustained some dam-age, a few were destroyed, and a fortunate few man-aged to escape relatively unharmed. By 8:15 p.m. it was over, and everyone did their best to tidy up and salvage what they could.

All was quiet ... during the night, there was one more ‘big blow’ from Mother Nature, at about 1:30 a.m., causing those who were camping out to go around and check for any further damage, which included a few more canopies biting the dust.

However, Saturday morning saw most of the ven-dors on site. They’d finished setting up their displays and were ready for the public. Most did a brisk busi-ness during the morning, which was a good thing, as just after noon it started to pour - not drizzle, not sprinkle - pour. By 2 p.m. the wind kicked in again, resulting in most of the vendors calling it a day.

Sunday morning, despite an on-and-off-again drizzle, everyone set up and got ready for another day of displaying their wares. This time, as the day pro-gressed, it got nicer, warmer, and sunnier - yay!

Despite the weather issues, everyone appeared to be pretty happy with the 2012 event, many of the vendors stating they would be back next year.

North Thompson Arts Council would like to remind everyone that anyone can become a member. They accept any age, any medium (whether wood carvers, potters, painter, etc.), and even those who just want to support the arts. Membership is only $10 per year.

The next meeting of the Arts Council will be at Blackpool Hall, Clearwater, on Sept. 23 at 2 p.m.

All will be welcome.

Barriere Art celebrated amidst rain and windstorms

Barriere artist Sam Traes (left) offered unique jewelry (some crafted from Indian bone beads and leather) to customers at the fi fth annual Celebration of the Arts in Barriere June 23 and 24. Photo by Jill Hayward

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SWIMMING LESSONSSWIMMING LESSONSRegistration is now open for swimming lessons at Dutch Lake. $50/childRegistration is now open for swimming lessons at Dutch Lake. $50/childSession 1: July 16 - 27 (M-F) Session 2: August 6 - 17 (M-F)Session 1: July 16 - 27 (M-F) Session 2: August 6 - 17 (M-F)Please bring your child’s previous swimming report card when registering. Please bring your child’s previous swimming report card when registering.

Thompson Rivers University - Thompson Rivers University - Credit CoursesCredit Courses - ITV - ITVENGL 2210 ENGL 2210 - Survey of English Literature, 18th & 19th Century (3 credits)- Survey of English Literature, 18th & 19th Century (3 credits)Sept 5/12 - Dec 15/12 M,W 15:30 - 16:50Sept 5/12 - Dec 15/12 M,W 15:30 - 16:50

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SOCI 1210 -SOCI 1210 - Introduction to Sociology 2 (3 credits) Introduction to Sociology 2 (3 credits)Jan 7/13 - Apr 26/13 T 18:00 - 20:50Jan 7/13 - Apr 26/13 T 18:00 - 20:50

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• Clearwater-Vavenby Lions Bingo: Every 2nd Tues. Elks Hall. 250-587-6269

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11:50am• Clearwater Breastfeeding Group: 3rd Wed. of every month

7:30pm @ YCS• Mother Goose - Mornings, To register call Kerry at 250-674-2600

ext 227• Community Baptist Jr. Youth Gr. 5, 6, 7 - 7-8:30pm• Community Baptist Sr. Youth Gr. 8-10 - 7-9:30pmHEALTH & HEALING• Shambhala Meditation Group: meets every Tuesday at Forest

House 6:30-8:00 pm. Info: 250-587-6373.

• Connections Healing Rooms - every Friday from 1-3pm (except stat. holidays). 86 Young Rd. No charge. Sponsored by Living Streams Christian Church. www.healingrooms.com.

• Healthy Choices – every Tues 9am, 12 & 5:30pm at Skills Center. Info call Kim 674-0224

• Clearwater & District Hospice Society every 3rd Mon. Sept-Jun 10am Legion Building.

RECREATION• Drop-in soccer: Tuesdays & Thursday at 7pm at CSS fi eld. Every-

one welcome!• Bowling: Mon. 10–12pm & 1-3pm; Thurs., 1-3pm. Seniors Cen-

tre at Evergreen Acres. 674-2699• Clearwater Sno-Drifters: Meet 1st Thursday of every month.

250-676-9414• CNT Rod & Gun Club: 3rd Sun. of the mth. Blackpool Hall 7pm

Sept. - April• Drop in Tennis: Mon & Thurs 6:30pm All levels. Double & single

play. Rotary Sports Park.• Yoga Tree – Call or email Annie 674-2468 annie.pomme@

hotmail.com• Clearwater Walks – Strollers & Striders, Mon. 12:30 & Wed

5:30pm, meet at YCS. Info 250-674-7082. • Core Strength Fitness. Tuesdays. Classes at 10-11am 250-674-

0001SENIORS• 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 Meets the last

Thursday of the month at 2:00 at the public library All seniors are welcome

UPCOMING EVENTS

For a complete list of our area’s COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS

please stop in at the Times offi ce and pick up your copy of the North Thompson Community Directory • Brookfi eld Mall Clearwater • 250-674-3343

ONGOING EVENTS

North Thompson Times Monday, July 9, 2012 www.clearwatertimes.com A21

North Thompson District

An equal opportunity employer, Kinder Morgan Canada encourages

applications from all qualified persons.www.kindermorgan.com

We are seeking candidates who wish to expand their horizons, while sharing our commitment to pipeline safety, environmental responsibility and operational excellence.

Maintenance Technician-Instrumentation

As a Maintenance Technician on the Trans Mountain pipeline you will install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain process control instruments, protective devices and auxiliary equipment at remote pump stations. Maintenance of system pressure transmitters, gas detectors and environmental monitoring is key as you perform all work to company standards. You will provide training on proper operation of instrumentation equipment, take a lead role in minor capital projects, and supervise the construction activities of third parties. Maintaining a high regard for the environment, and personal safety of employees, is paramount in this position.

You hold an Inter-provincial Red Seal Trades Certification (Industrial Instrument Mechanic) and a valid driver’s license with satisfactory driving record. Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office programs and the ability to communicate effectively in a team and independently is required.

If you are ready to join the team, please apply online by July 23, 2012, at www.kindermorgan.com to position #5107 or send it to: Human Resources, Kinder Morgan,

#2700, 300-5 Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta T2P 5J2. Fax: (403) 514-6580

Permanent full-time Cook (Pakistani/Indian style food) needed (1 vacancy) in a busy Clearwater, B.C. restaurant. Salary: $17.00 CD per hour. Duties include: Prepare and cook full-course meals, prepare and cook individual dishes and foods, plan menus, work with minimal supervision, estimate food requirements and costs, maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment, clean kitchen and work areas. No education and 1-3 years experience is required. Creden-tials: not required. Contact: Mr. Mohammad Chaudhary (Old Caboose Pub & Restaurant Ltd.) Languages: English and other languages (Punjabi and/or Urdu) would be an asset. Fax resume: 250-674-0018.

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED! Attention: Service Clubs

Non-Profi t GroupsStudentsSeniors

Looking for new ways to make money?

Want to deliver Sunday fl yers?

Routes available:DUTCH LAKE SUBDIVISIONPh 250-674-3343 for more information

Permanent full-time kitchen helper (afternoon shift: 3:30pm – 11:30pm) needed (1 vacancy) in a busy Clearwater, B.C. restaurant. Salary $13.00 CD per hour. Duties include: Wash, peel and cut vegetables and fruit, clean and sanitize kitchen including work sur-faces, cupboards, storage areas, appliances and equipment, receive, unpack and store supplies in refrigerators, freezers, cupboards and other storage areas, remove kitchen garbage and trash, handle and store cleaning products, sharpen kitchen knives, sweep and mop fl oors. No education and no experience is required. Credentials: not required. Contact: Mr. Mohammad Chaudhary (Old Caboose Pub & Restaurant Ltd.) Languages: English and other languages (Punjabi and/or Urdu) would be an asset. Fax resume: 250-674-0018.

HELP WANTED

For more information drop in to 58 Young Road (above Raft River Fitness), phone 250-674-2928 or fax 250-674-2938

Operate by Yellowhead Community Services

The Employment Program of BC is funded by the Government of Canada & the Province of British Columbia

BARRIERE EMPLOYMENT SERVICES629 Barriere Town Rd. Barriere, BC V0E 1E0

Phone: 250-672-0036 / Fax: 250-672-2159 E-mail: [email protected] • Website: www.barriere-employment.ca

CLEARWATER EMPLOYMENT SERVICES58A Young Road, Clearwater BC V0E 1N2

250-674-2928 Fax 250-674-2938E-mail: [email protected] • Web Page: www.clearwateremployment.ca

Bus Person: FT/Seasonal/Blue River #0502Breakfast Cook: 2-FT/Seasonal/Blue River #0501Customer Service: 4 pos./Seas./Clw #0414Barista: 2 pos./Seasonal/Clw #0412Controller: FT/Blue River #0411Housekeeper: Summer Season/Blue River #0407Housekeeper: PT/Seasonal/3pos./Clw #0403Line Cooks: 2 F/T, 1 P/T position/Blue River #0305Volunteer Firefi ghter: 7 pos./Clw #0205Class 1 Driving Instructor: FT/Clw #0201

GENERAL INFORMATION• Free Workshops: Call 250-674-2928 to register • Resumes & Interviews: Go hand in hand, so the better prepared you are the greater the impression you will make to your future employer. Please drop in and our friendly staff will assist you.• Targeted Wage Subsidy (TWS): Are you currently on Employment Insurance or have you been in the last 3-5 years? If you have, you may be eligible for wage subsidy. Ask us for further info.• Funding for Skill Enhancement: Recent or active EI clients with a career plan in mind seeking assistance through Service Canada are required to book an appointment with one of our Employment Counsellors.• Blue River Itinerant: An employment consultant comes to town once per month for the summer months to the Blue River Library. Next visit is Tuesday July 10th. If a one on one appointment is required, please call to set up a time prior to the drop in.

CUSTOMER SERVICE: Jim’s Food Market & Subway A0212ACASHIER: Part time Barriere Petro Can J1212CBREAKFAST COOK: summer, Mike Wiegele J2212SOUS CHEF: summer, Mike Wiegele J2212ABUS PERSON: summer, Mike Wiegele J2212BHOUSEKEEPER: summer, Mike Wiegele J2212CLINE COOK EVENINGS: summer, Mike Wiegele J2212DPREP COOK: summer, Mike Wiegele J2212ESERVER: summer, Mike Wiegele J2212FCOOK: Knight’s Inn J2312BAR SERVER: Knight’s Inn J2312A

VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED FOR THE FOLLOWING:North Thompson Fall Fair: Donna Kibble 250-672-5672

Monument Society: Contact-Jill Hayward 250-672-5611SKILL DEVELOPMENT: If you have been on Employment Insurance in the past 3 years (5 years maternity) and are currently unemployed, you may be eligible for re-training dollars. Book an appointment to see one of our counselors for more information.We look forward to seeing you – come in and we’ll personally see that you get the information you’re seeking or call and make an appointment.

• Free computer and Internet access • Free resume help

• Free information on many services.

NORTH THOMPSON JOBS

Customer Service: FT/Clw #0625Housekeeper: PT/Seasonal/Clw #0624Customer Service Employee: 3 pos. FT/PT Little Fort #0623Room Attendants: 2 pos. FT/PT Blue River #0622Babysitter: Casual/Clw #0621General Farm Worker: FT/Clw #0620Accounts Payable & Accounting Clerk: FT/Blue River #0618Human Resources Coordinator & Payroll Admin: FT/Blue River #0617Front Desk Attendant: Seasonal/Blue River #0616Administrative Assistant: FT/Blue River BC #0615Line Cook: FT/PT Little Fort #0614Server: PT/Clw #0613Chambermaid: PT/Clw #0612Live In Motel Manager: FT/Clw #0611Housekeeper: Seasonal/Clw #0610Labourer: 3-pos. Casual/Clw #0609Janitor: Casual/Clw #0608Cashier: 2 pos. FT/PT/Blue River #0607Sales/Marketing: FT/Clw #0603Custom Wood Furniture Maker: FT/Blue River #0602Sales/Service: FT/Barriere #0601Housekeeper: PT/Little Fort #0527Café Cook: PT/Little Fort #0526Waitress/Waiter: FT/Clw #0519Housekeeper: Seasonal/Clw #0517Restaurant Server: Seasonal/Clw #0516Home Share Provider/Roommate: FT/Clw #0509Reservations Coordinator: FT/Blue River #0507Server: FT/Seasonal/Blue River #0505Prep Cook: FT/Seasonal/Blue River #0504Line Cook: FT/Seasonal/Blue River #0503

“The Employment Program of British Columbia is funded by the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia”

In Partnership with Barriere & District Chamber of Commerce and Yellowhead Community Services

Career Opportunities

Help Wanted

Announcements

Coming EventsCALLING ALL Jokers! Former teachers & students. John Oli-ver Secondary’s 100th Anni-versary September 21 & 22, 2012. Pre-registration re-quired. Early Bird ends July 15th. www.jo100.ca,[email protected].

Hospital Gift CornerOpen Monday - Friday

10 am - 1 pm

RED CROSS SWIMMING les-sons and AQUAFIT CLASS-ES!! CONTACT: Leah Jones 250-957-8440 [email protected]

InformationSafe Home Response

Providing a safe place to escape for women and their

children. Volunteers always needed.

Call 250-674-2135.

HOSPITAL AUXILIARY THRIFT SHOP

Located across the railway tracks in Vavenby, B.C.

Wednesday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.Sunday 11a.m. - 3 p.m.

Great deals - low prices

Wanted: Vendors of local foodstuffs and products at the Clearwater Farmers Market. 250-674-3444

PersonalsAA meetings every Wed. #11 Lodge Dr., side door. Roll call 8 p.m. 250-674-7155 or 250-674-7313

Alcoholics AnonymousPhone 250-674-3838 or

250-587-0026 Anytime

Barriere Alcoholics Anonymous Call: 250-672-9643For Al Anon Call:

250-672-9643, 250-819-5361, 250-308-5139 or 778-220-6269

Employment

Business Opportunities

$30,000-$400,000yr.P/T or F/T

Magazine PublishingBusiness For Fun

Energetic Entrepreneurs!Exclusive Protected License.We Teach You & Provide Content!Toll Free 1-855-406-1253

Drivers/Courier/Trucking

MATCO. CLASS 1 Household Goods Drivers 2 years experi-ence required. $5000 sign-on bonus. *Terms and conditions apply*. Competitive Wages. Contact: Dana Watson, Fax [email protected]

Education/Trade Schools

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION Rated #2 for at-home jobs. Start training today. Graduates are in demand! Enroll now. Take advantage of low month-ly payments. 1-800-466-1535 www.canscribe.com [email protected]

TRAIN TO BE AN Apart-ment/Condominium Manager at home! We have jobs across Canada. Thousands of gradu-ates working. 31 years of suc-cess! Government certifi ed. www.RMTI.ca or 1-800-665-8339, 604-681-5456.

Farm WorkersAUSTRALIA/NEW Zealand dairy, beef, sheep, crop enter-prises have opportunities for trainees to live & work Down Under. Apply now! Ph:1-888-598-4415 www.agriventure.com

Career Opportunities

Employment

Help WantedAn Alberta Construction Com-pany is hiring dozer, excavator and labour/rock truck opera-tors. Preference will be given to operators that are experi-enced in oilfi eld road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Al-berta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Con-struction at 780-723-5051.

Cook wanted for small camp. Ph. 250-672-1025

Employment

Help WantedCouple With Horses. Large Central BC Cattle Ranch seeks couple with horses to spend summer on range with cattle herd in the spectacular Chilcotin country. Travel trailer provided for housing. Low pay, but an adventure of a lifetime. Alexis Creek Ranch (425) 481-8451 Email: [email protected]

Trades, TechnicalHIRING ironworkers and weld-ers immediately. Please email resume to: [email protected]

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ObituaryIN LOVING MEMORY

C. R. Dwight JohnsonAugust 30, 1945 - June 20, 2012

With deep sadness we announce the sud-den passing of Dwight Johnson on June 20, 2012, at his home on Lemieux Creek Road in Little Fort, B.C.

Dwight was born at Kelowna, B.C. on August 30, 1945 and married Cheryl Joanne Zado at Armstrong, B.C. on September 8, 1968. Dwight and Cheryl moved to their mountain home on Lemieux Creek Road, in Little Fort, B.C. in August 1970.

He was a good neighbour, a car-ing friend, and always lived his religion with his many acts of kind-ness in the community. Dwight was an energetic person and always up to a challenge. Dwight and Cheryl spent six years in the Islands of Micronesia, and one year in The Gambia, West Africa, as missionaries for the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Dwight taught grades 5 to 10 (general education), Adult Education, Poultry Management, and the Mittleider meth-od of gardening. He also did main-tenance on various mission schools throughout the Islands. Dwight was a ham radio operator and spent many hours communicating with people around the world.

A highlight of Dwight’s life was the publication of his book “Journey Into Time” in 2007, which was the

culmination of his in-depth study of the Biblical book of Revelation. Over the past year Dwight had been researching for a second book.

Dwight and Cheryl home schooled their children, Chad and Ewanah, through grades 1 to 9.

Chad went on to become a Nurse Practitioner, currently employed in the state of Texas; Ewanah a Medical Doctor specializing in Internal Medicine, currently employed as a Hospitalist in the state of Michigan.

Dwight leaves to mourn his beloved wife Cheryl, son Chad (Landy), daughter Ewanah (Rafal), and his grandchildren Lindsey, Kelsey, Julian, Adrian, and Anna, as well as his niece Marlayna (Nathan), who shared their home for seven years. The family looks forward to being reunited with Dwight on that glorious resurrection morn-ing. The family would like to thank the Paramedics, RCMP officer, and Drake Smith for their compassion-ate assistance. A Celebration of Dwight’s Life will be held in the Little Fort Hall on August 6, 2012, at 3 p.m. Arrangements entrusted to North Thompson Funeral Services, Barriere, BC, 250-672-1999, www.NorthThompsonFuneral.com

Employment

Trades, TechnicalCABLE PLOW and Drill Op-erator. Well-established com-pany provides underground telecommunication installa-tions throughout Alberta. Ex-perience required. Accommo-dation and meal per diem provided. Email resume; [email protected]

Work WantedClearwater: Attn low income seniors & persons w/handi-caps. New HAFI program by BC Housing funds up to $20,000 to make modifi cations to your home. (Replaces the RRAP program). Call building contractor Hans Ounpuu for more info. 250-674-3875Need some help with those odd jobs you don’t have time for? Call Keiran Jones at 250-674-3051

Services

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Financial Services

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www.pioneerwest.comIF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your credit/age/income is not an issue. 1-800-587-2161.M O N E Y P ROV I D E R . C O M . $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660.

Fitness/ExerciseElliptical Trainer Canadian Tire Cardio Style ET150 in very good condition. Will trade for treadmill in good condition. Call 250-319-8023.

HairstylistsNew Walk-in Barber Shop. Hot shaves. Located at Barry’s Treasures - side door. 778-208-9432

Legal ServicesCRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certifi -cation, adoption property ren-tal opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

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Photography / VideoPHOTOS

by Keith McNeillDigital and fi lm photographs.

Phone 250-674-3252 or email:[email protected]

Services

Photography / VideoNeed a professional

photographer? Portraits, weddings,

special events, pet portraits, commercial.

Affordable memories that last a life-time. Seniors rates.

Book now avoid & disappointment. Sorry no passport photos

Jill Hayward250-319-8023/250-672-0055

Computer ServicesClearwater Computers is your neighborhood computer store & repair outlet; all makes & models. We offer new and used computers. Other servic-es incl: 15Mb unlimited ADSL, unlimited dial-up internet, 2.9 cents a minute long distance, unlimited webhosting, online backup, domain management, color photocopying, faxing and more. Located at #6 W Old NT Hwy (beside Supersave Gas). Ph. 250-674-1032

Misc ServicesSue’s Jewellery RepairsSince 1975 - We do it all, Retipping, Sizing, Soldering.Sue Ludtke - 250-587-6357

Merchandise for Sale

AppliancesLooking for broken washers, dryers, fridges, and stoves. Reconditioned appliances in good working order available at North River Appliance. Call Doug at 250-674-0079.

Food ProductsMacLennan Farms has young grass fi nished beef & lean grass fi nished hamburger. 250-674-2449. Please leave a message.

Heavy Duty Machinery

A- STEEL SHIPPING STORAGE CONTAINERS /

Bridges / EquipmentWheel loaders JD 644E & 544A / 63’ & 90’ Stiff boom 5th wheel crane trucks/Excavators EX200-5 & 892D-LC / Small forklifts / F350 C/C “Cabs”20’40’45’53’ New/ Used/ Damaged /Containers Semi Trailers for Hiway & Storage-Call 24 Hrs 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

Misc. for Sale12’ boat w/motor, oars, etc. Antique agri-collection: 4 steel wagon wheels, 1 combine wheel, 1 plow & other misc. items.Best offer 250-672-9627950 Western Rugged 2-cycle generator, $120.00; 1500 W Honda 4-cycle generator, $400.00. Ph. 250-674-3517Addition for sale. 10’ x 36’. Vi-nyl siding exterior, drywall in-terior. As is, where is. First $1000 takes it. 250-587-6151.Electric Wheelchair, comes w/battery charger & new bat-teries. $1,000. 250-672-5537HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/news-paper?STEEL BUILDING - Huge clearance sale! 20x24 $4,658. 25x28 $5,295. 30x40 $7,790. 32x54 $10,600. 40x58 $14,895. 47x78 $19,838. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422.www.pioneersteel.ca.

Misc. WantedI Buy Old Coins & Collections Olympic, Gold Silver Coins etcCall Chad 250-863-3082 Local

Used Postage StampsSupport International Scouting by donating used stamps which are sorted & sold to raise money for the International Develop-ment Fund of the International Scout & Guide Fellowship. This fund pays for training for Scout-ers in the third world.Drop stamps off at front counter of the Star/Journal in Barriere, or call Margaret at (250)672-9330.

Real Estate

Acreage for SaleBarriere: 10 acres on Glen-grove. Paved Rd., power, phone, water @ lot line. $149,000. 250-690-7244

Real Estate

Business for SaleLIVE THE Dream. Harbours End Marine, 27 year history on beautiful Salt Spring Island, BC “the best place on earth!” Owner retiring, well-estab-lished business only $129,000 email: [email protected]

For Sale By OwnerClearwater: 3 bdrm home, 1000 sq.ft, detached shop, 1/2 acre, fenced yd. Trutch Rd. Quiet St. $140k 250-674-1643

Clearwater. Log house for sale. 1900 sq.ft. rancher. 3-bdrm 1.5 baths. single det gar. 1/2 acre. Paved dr. Fenced yd. Above-grnd pool. Furnished. $419,000. 778-208-0144.

Rentals

Apt/Condo for RentBarriere: fully self contained recent reno. 1bdrm app 4 rent. 10 min from town. Incl sun-deck, heat, hydro , satelite tv, washer. NS/NP/Ref. $525/mo. Avail immed. (250)672-9241

Mobile Homes & Pads

Barriere: 2 bdrm, 2 bath, on acreage. All appl. Close to town. NS/RR. $700/mo. 250-672-0063

Barriere: 2bdrm mobile home for sale. New stove. Some re-cent updates. #2 Riva Ridge Trailer Park. $16,000.00 obo. 250-672-2162

Homes for RentBarriere: 3 bdrm, 2 bath Rancher. No indoor pets, NS. Near amenities. $1200.00/mo 604-392-9016

Clearwater 4-bdrm 2-bath house, one acre fenced yd. Avail July 15. DD & Ref. req. $950/mo. 250-587-6317.

Clearwater: 4 bdrm home, Weyerhaeuser sub, N/S, N/P, $900/mo. Ph. 250-674-3772 Lvg msg.

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Recreational/Sale2010 Hidout RV, 23’, beautiful shape, comes w/TV, air, 8’ slide. Comes w/hitch. 250-672-5767

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Legal Notices

I hereby give notice to Rene Edward Hemming and Jayne Marie Hem-ming ne Chalmers that an abandoned manufac-tured home, 1970 Bon Prix Serial #0WS757B, MHR #024960, regis-tered in your names and located at #6-37 Vavenby Bridge Road, Vavenby, BC will be sold August 31st, 2012 Disposal of the prop-erty will occur unless you take possession of the property, establish a right to possession or make application to the court to establish such a right prior to August 31st, 2012 in or-der to pay accumulated debt totalling $3065.00 plus costs. Landlord Tim Pennell, Box 161, Vavenby, BC, V0E3A0

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OTTAWA /CNW/ - Canada's current review process for foreign direct invest-ment (FDI) dissuades Chinese investments in Canadian resource industries. While some Canadians are skepti-cal of foreign invest-ment from China, a Conference Board of Canada report con-cludes that a better approach would be to clarify the Investment Canada Act to set clearly-stated condi-tions for Chinese investment.

"In our view, Chinese investments are in the Canadian national interest. China is seeking to invest in countries that can meet its growing demand for resources. Canada is looking to diversify the export markets for these same resources," said Glen Hodgson, senior vice-president and chief economist.

The report, Fear the Dragon? Chinese Foreign Direct Investment in Canada, explores how Canada's FDI rules can be modified to encour-age additional Chinese investment, while addressing domestic political concerns.

"Two character-istics of Chinese foreign investment make them among the most politically sensitive in Canada. One is the focus on natural resources and the other is the involvement of state-owned enterprises. A more explicit regime that reduced arbitrary political intervention would be better for these investments."

Previous Conference Board of Canada research showed that the Canadian share of global inward foreign direct investment flows dropped from

16 per cent in 1970 to three per cent in 2009. Chinese FDI would help Canada regain a portion of its falling share, which would contribute to the growth of employment and productivity gains. China has the potential to be the third largest FDI investor in Canada by 2015, and could rank second only to the United States by 2020.

About half of China's $14 billion in current investment are in resources, specifi-cally energy.

The current regime calls on the investor to demonstrate a net benefit to Canada. This unclear test cre-ates political risk and makes Chinese invest-

ments more costly. As a result, some investments may be dissuaded. However, the opaqueness of the existing Investment Canada Act process makes it impossible to say how many inves-tors refrain from investing in Canada because of these con-cerns.

The Australian review process serves as a potential model. Australia attracts about three times as much Chinese FDI as Canada. The Australian regime assesses Chinese investments on the basis of clearly stated conditions related to ownership and governance of newly-

acquired resource companies.

The Conference Board recom-mends reforms to the Investment Canada Act that would facili-tate Chinese FDI and address political con-cerns. For example, an explicit foreign direct investment review regime would be orga-nized around two tests: a national interest test and a national security test.

Under the national interest test, the federal government would need to show how an invest-ment is contrary to the national interest. For the security test, specific security risks should be identified and clarified for Chinese investments.

Barriere Star/Journal

The North Thompson River is cur-rently dropping from its highest levels since 1999 after cresting recently.

Thompson Nicola Regional District (TNRD) says the high water levels have created seepage sites in fields and proper-ties next to the river that are only acti-vated once or twice every 10 to 20 years as mosquito breeding grounds.

Because these sites are activated so rarely, mosquito egg density is extremely high due to generation upon generation of mosquitoes laying their eggs on these sites.

These breeding sites are characteristi-cally shallow and will warm up quickly,

thereby accelerating larval development.TNRD encourages property owners

in areas adjacent to the river to contact the 24-hour Mosquito Advisory Line at 250-372-5700 if they have any concerns about breeding sites. Field staff will respond to these reports as soon as they can.

They also note, that if property own-ers have noticed seepage ponds forming in new areas that they have not seen in the past 10 years, they should call the Advisory Line to make sure that these new habitat sites are inspected, cata-logued and treated for larvae.

With the increased rainfall, they advise property owners to be watchful for standing water around their homes. This

water can be capable of supporting thou-sands of mosquito larvae.

Swimming pool covers, potting plant saucers, birdbaths and eavestroughs are viable breeding sites and should be cleaned regularly.

TNRD also reminds residents in areas near the North Thompson River to pro-tect themselves when outdoors.

Make sure you wear light-colored, tightly woven, long-sleeved shirts and long pants during the peak mosquito bit-ing hours of dusk and dawn, and if nec-essary apply an approved insect repellent such as those containing DEET (30 per cent strength for adults, seven per cent for children over six months) or Lemon Oil of Eucalyptus (Off! Botanicals).

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This week is all about give and take, Capricorn. Do for others, and they will do for you. A special event calls for some extra-special gifts.

Some habits are hard to break, Aquarius. Look to a mentor to help and you will succeed. A fitness goal is easily achieved with a new piece of equipment.

The odds may be stacked against you, Pisces, but that doesn’t mean you won’t come out on top with a little ingenuity. A weekend endeavor requires a leap of faith.

Speak up, Aries, and the problem will be solved. A little miracle at home makes for an interesting weekend. Travel plans come together.

Cast aside all doubt, Taurus. The offer is genuine and will bring you many rewards. A test of faith begins— be strong. Money woes ease.

Feeling blessed these days, Gemini? Pay it forward. A compromise at home raises everyone’s spirits and fun ensues all weekend long!

A business relationship blossoms with an addition. A larger-than- life personality drops by with an offer you can’t refuse. Oh boy, oh boy, Cancer.

Oops, Leo. You fall behind on a project, raising some eyebrows. Not to worry. You will get back on track sooner than you think, thanks to an innovation.

Spend less, save more and you’ll definitely get more, Virgo. More in your bottom line and more peace of mind. Flowers provide a great pick-me-up.

Lady Luck smiles on you, Libra, and there is nothing beyond your reach. A treasured heirloom resurfaces, bringing back many fond memories.

The tiniest of changes make a vast improvement in a project. A rejection is a blessing in disguise. Be grateful for what you’re given, Scorpio.

News from afar gets the creative juices flowing, and you accomplish more than you have in some time, Sagittarius. A game of wits at the office proves challenging.

July 9 - July 15, 2012Aries, the week may begin a little off-kilter, but you’ll nd that by Wednesday or Thursday, things turn around signi cantly. A couple of opportu-nities for socializa-tion arise.

Even the most orga-nized people can get tripped up once in a while, Cancer. This week you may be unable to keep track of things. Keep your cool, and you will get it under control.

Once the excitement of an event wears off, Libra, you may be left oundering for a little while. Don’t wallow in boredom. Get started on a new project.

Now may be the time to get serious about your efforts to nd a new job, Capricorn. Start doing the legwork and get your name out to new people as much as you can.

Although you’re a do-it-yourself person by nature, Aquarius, sometimes letting someone get the job done frees you up for more important projects. You also get a needed break.

Take inventory of your life this week, Taurus, and make the necessary tweaks to align you with your primary goals. Take a cue from someone organized.

Take control of a situation that arises, Leo, because right now it seems no one else is capable of handling the situa-tion. You may prove to be an excellent leader.

Sometimes much more can be said by remaining quiet that actually speaking, Scorpio. Keep this in mind when you are socializing with new people.

Pisces, you can’t seem to keep your mind on the thing at hand. Your wandering thoughts may put you in tune with a better idea.

Gemini, you’re inspired to do something creative. Narrow down the possibilities. Maybe you want to paint indoors or take on a new craft hobby. Either way you’ll nd success.

In uential people will be moving in your social circles, Virgo. Failure to introduce yourself and network could lead to setbacks in your employment goals.

It can sometimes feel lonely at the top, Sagittarius. Now that you’ve acquired many of the things you wanted, the resulting feelings may not be what you thought.

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Aidan Beaton stretches his jaws as he takes part in the watermelon-eating contest during Canada Day festivities at Lake Eleanor beach in Blue River. As reported in the story on page one, the community also celebrated its 100th anniversary on July 1.

Above: Tracy Kellough and Christy Hiebert lean on their paddles as they take part in a canoe race across Lake Eleanor.

Right: John Beaton and Kendra Staruiala ride horses as they take part in Blue River's Canada Day parade.

Photos by Keith McNeill

Blue River celebrates centenary on Canada Day

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