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The Blue River Community Garden Committee and its mem-bers are proud to invite you to a grand opening event on Sunday, Aug. 9, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

After months of working on the project, the Blue River Community Garden Committee is proud to invite the general public, sponsors, and the local media to its grand opening.

The Blue River Community Garden aims to provide the popula-tion of Blue River with the oppor-tunity to plant, grow, and harvest fresh produce locally.

Blue River Elementary School students are an integral part of the project.

They have two garden boxes of their own where they are learning

the basics of growing vegetables.This project has brought the

community together towards an environmentally sound and sustain-able project, which is ready to be shared with the general population and all stakeholders.

The day of celebration will include guided visits of the garden, activities for kids, food and bever-ages, music, and fresh produce on display harvested from the garden itself.

It is important to acknowledge the sponsors, without whom the project would not have been possi-ble, and the main participants who helped build and make the garden a success story.

The Blue River Community Garden is located on the corner of Angus Horne St. and Harwood Drive (next to the community hall).

Photo shows some of the raised bed boxes in Blue River’s new community garden. A grand opening will be held on Sunday, Aug. 9. With Birch Island celebrating its 100th anniversary on Saturday (and a breakfast on Sunday), it will be a busy week-end in the upper North Thompson valley. Photo submitted

Grand opening on Sunday for Blue River Community Garden

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A Wells Gray Community Forest advisory committee meeting held on July 29 to discuss possible activities for the upcoming National Forest Week was very productive.

Many ideas were discussed and several have been placed

at the top of the to do list for the 2015 National Forest Week. which will be held in the latter part of September.

The community forest advisory committee (CFAC) is looking for interested indi-viduals to help with the plan-ning and delivery of these activities.

There will be a second meet-

ing on Wednesday, Aug. 12 in the Dutch Lake Community Center in Clearwater from 7-9 p.m.

Do come and join us. Your ideas are welcome and your time to help out is greatly appreciated.

Call Abbey at 674-2127 or Heather at 674-2449 if you have any questions.

Community forest advisory committee makes plans for National Forest Week

Clearwater Pharmasave employees (l-r) Joan Slingsby, Teresa Heisterman and Marieke Alferink stock the shelves at the store's new location next to Buy-Low Foods in the Clearwater Centre mall. The new location is opening this week and is noticeably larger and with a bigger inventory than before. However, prescrip-tions will continue to be filled at the old store in Brookfield Mall for the time being.Photo by Keith McNeill

New Pharmasave opens

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Dale Bass

Charlene Eden thinks a move Thompson Rivers University is taking to deal with sexual assaults is good.

After a student wrote of being assaulted and finding the university’s response to her complaint inadequate, an interim protocol has been put in place and a task force is being created to work on four tasks:

• Develop a sexual-assault policy and review other policies and procedures that address sexual assault and/or sexual harassment;

• Enhance current sexual-assault prevention education programming;

• Develop clear reporting and response protocols; and

• Develop communication plans for the three tasks.

Eden, executive director of the Kamloops Sexual Assault Counselling Centre (KSACC), said she was encouraged to see the university move quickly after the woman’s story was reported on the Digital Times website at tinyurl.com/nvkakk5.

“It’s a good start,” Eden said.

“There’s a lot of work being done in Ontario that can be

drawn from.”She said TRU consulted with KSACC as it drafted the protocol and she anticipates continuing to provide assistance as the uni-versity develops its education programming on the issue.

The protocol applies to all students and employees at TRU and is not restricted to incidents that happen only on campus.

It outlines steps victims should take and includes a guarantee of university sup-port from the receipt of a report through academic accommodations for students and work accommodations for staff.

The document outlines two streams for reporting — non-criminal and criminal.

Eden said it was good to see the university being pro-active as it addresses the issue.

Christine Adam, dean of students at TRU, said the plan is to have a firm policy in place by next year, with the education component com-plete.

She said TRU will be con-sulting with other post-sec-ondary institutions in Western Canada — and in B.C. in particular — to share some commonality and expertise to address the subject.

Adam said one component that will get particular cross-institution attention is develop-ing the educational side, what she calls “the train the trainer part.”

Bystander education is a key area, Adam said, because some-times it’s not easy for someone to intervene in uncomfortable situations.

Adam referenced presenta-tions Mike Domitrz, execu-tive director of the Date Safe Project, gave on campus last year in which he talked about how to do just that.

Privacy laws precluded Adam from discussing the stu-dent’s story, but she said she wasn’t surprised the issue of sexual assault on campus had been raised.

“It’s one of the most under-reported crimes there is,” Adam said.

Many sectors of the univer-sity community will be repre-sented on the task force, with the potential for people with particular expertise in areas it touches upon — social work, nursing and justice, for example — being brought in to provide particular guidance.

Adam also foresees a booklet being developed to be distribut-ed annually throughout campus and to new students and staff.

New Interior Health chair visitsMembers of Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital Auxiliary show Erwin Malzer, the new chair of the Interior Health Authority, the items they have for sale in the Gift Corner in the hospital. Pictured are (l-r) volunteer Joan Sling-sby, corresponding secretary Marilyn Collison, charter member Gertie McKeown, president Gail Capostinsky, Erwin Malzer, and community integration health services administrator for Thompson-Cariboo rural Berni Easson. Clearwater is a model for other small communities on how to deal with health care issues, Malzer said. The IHA chair also visited with town council plus hospital staff during a visit on Wednesday.Photo by Keith McNeill

A notice posted on the door at Clearwater Medical Centre announces that Dr. Christina Liciu will be closing her practice as of Sept. 7 due to family reasons. Originally from Romania, Liciu started a full-time practice locally in September of last year. Her departure leaves four physicians working in Clearwater, with two of them sharing a practice between them. Photo by Keith McNeill

Thompson Rivers University creates task force on sexual assault

Dr. Liciu leaving

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DISTRICT OF CLEARWATERPERMISSIVE TAX EXEMPTION PROCESS

Notice is hereby given that Council will be considering requests for permissive tax exemptions as per Section 224 (a) of the Community Charter. Permissive Tax Exemption application forms are available at the District of Clearwater o� ce at 209 Dutch Lake Road or the District of Clearwater website at www.districtofclearwater.com.

Charitable, philanthropic or other not-for-pro� t organizations and places of worship (not previously exempt or for which exemption has expired), wishing to be exempt from paying property taxes must make application to the District of Clearwater in the prescribed form by 4:30 p.m. on Monday, August 31, 2015 to be considered.

If there has been a change of use/status on any currently exempted property, it is required that the change of use be disclosed to the District of Clearwater.

At a Regular Council meeting scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 15th, 2015, Council will consider requests received by the August 31st deadline. Groups wishing to make a presentation at the September 15th meeting must contact Leslie Groulx, Chief Administrative O� cer, by 12:00 noon on Wednesday, September 9th, 2015 to request time on the Council agenda.

Please email or call Wesley Renaud, Director of Finance at [email protected] or 250-674-2257 if you have any questions.

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Keith McNeill

M.P. Cathy McLeod announced $300,000 in funding for North Thompson communities on Wednesday.

Speaking at Weyerhaeuser Park in Clearwater, the federal rep-resentative for Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo said that nearly $140,000 had been allocated from the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program for a children's splashpark.

McLeod praised Debbie Mayer, one of the splash-park's principal propo-nents.

“She had a dream. She had a vision. She held everyone's feet to the fire to move this forward,” the M.P. said.“Community centres, parks, trails, and other public spaces con-tribute to the strength of our communities. By helping to renew them we are ensuring that they remain useable for years to come while creating jobs and economic growth and honouring the 150th anni-versary of Confederation,” McLeod added.

Yellowhead Community Services Society will man-age the project, which will

be located in Weyerhaeuser Park.

District of Clearwater has committed to provide land, water and sewer, said Mayor John Harwood.

Quoting television personality Mr. Rogers, Harwood said, “It's a won-derful day in the neighbor-hood.”

“I can't wait to see the ground cleared,” he added.

“Clearwater is a com-munity that is known for its lifestyle options, includ-ing our recreation opportu-nities. This announcement is very exciting. The splash-park will be a great addi-tion to our community and will go a long way in keep-ing and attracting young families,” the mayor said.

Money for Blue River and Sun Peaks

McLeod also announced $62,500 that will be used to upgrade the playground at Blue River Community Park.

Small communities need places for children to play, observed Willow MacDonald, Thompson-Nicola Regional District director for Area B (Thompson Headwaters). Otherwise, they will find it difficult to attract and keep young families.

MacDonald praised the staff at the regional district for helping her put the grant application together.

Sun Peaks will get $95,000 to renovate and upgrade its outdoor hock-ey arena.

The grant came along at the right time, according to Al Raine, the mayor of the resort municipality. It will

be used to provide more lights, better boards and improved flooring as they expand the arena to NHL size.

“Cathy McLeod has been criticized for bringing too much money into her riding.

Apparently, it's one of the highest in the country,” Raine said. “I don't see that as a problem. She's just doing her job.”

On Friday, McLeod also announced $11,000 to the

Heffley Creek Community Recreation Association to renovate the Heffley Creek Hall, and $45,000 to the Valemount Lions Club for upgrades to the Valemount Lions Hall.

Ministry of Environment

VICTORIA – As part of the provincial government's phased approach to imple-menting the Water Sustainability Act (WSA), four papers outlining proposed new policies are now available on the WSA blog for public com-ment.

The proposed poli-cies address groundwa-ter licensing, ground-water protection, dam safety, and compliance and enforcement. They update, and in some cases supplement, existing policies.

Government pro-poses to include these policies in new regula-tions under the Water Sustainability Act, which will come into force in 2016.

Once these initial

regulations are com-pleted, government will work on other components required to fully implement the WSA.

Comments on these four papers will be accepted until Sept. 8, 2015, at: http://engage.gov.bc.ca/watersustain-abilityact/

Water pricing is not the focus of these papers, but will be reviewed in a separate process.

Children’s splashpark gets federal funding

M.P. Cathy McLeod announces nearly $140,000 in federal funding on Wednesday for a children's splashpark to be located in Weyerhaeuser Park. Behind her are Success by 6 regional coordinator Heather Adamson of Yellowhead Communty Services and Clearwater Mayor John Harwood. Photo by Keith McNeill

Proposed water policies available for public comment

Al Raine

Willow MacDonald


Editor, The Times:There are over 300 Elks

Lodges across Canada, total-ling approximately 12,000 members.

Here in Clearwater we sup-port our own charities – Elks and Royal Purple Fund for Children, BC Elks Camps for Kids, as well as local groups: the food bank, the Legion, our Best Christmas Ever, and the CSS Elks bursary at Clearwater Secondary School. Also, just like our own homes, we have the upkeep and maintenance of the hall.

Clearwater Elks 499 would like to let the public know about Speech-Language and Audiology Canada. We are not the experts in the fields of hearing and speech. That is why we value our partnership with the professionals in the field and the special relation-ship we share with Speech-Language and Audiology Canada, and use their exper-tise. Speech-Language and

Audiology Canada (SAC) is a member-driven organization that supports, promotes and elevates the professionals in the fields of communication disor-ders. They are the only national organization passionately supporting and representing speech-language pathologists, audiologists and communica-tion disorders. Visit their web-site: www.sac-oac.ca.

One of my jobs at the Elks is publicity director and I looked through old minutes for some history of our local chapter. Clearwater Elks 499 was instituted on Oct. 17, 1965 in the gymnasium of the Clearwater Secondary School, which later became Raft River Elementary School.

Leverne Burnell, a member of the Kamloops Elks, was our first Exalted Ruler. At that time we had 15 members; 12 of these members that I know of have all passed on. Bet they're still keeping an eye on us! The Lodge was installed by Bro.

Art Hackett.On Oct. 20, 1965 the Elks

held their first meeting with Exalted Ruler Leverne Burnell at the helm.

In 1968 Clearwater Elks 499 received a donation of 3.56 acres at 72 Taren Drive from Bro. Reg Small; this is the site of our hall. In 1968, the Elks Lodge instituted Bursary award - $1,000 to a chosen student going to college. Wow!

On April 13, 1969 at 9 a.m. the Elks and Royal Purple par-ticipated in a walkathon ($1 per mile) organized by sister Rene McMaster to raise money for our proposed hall. This was also the day the Elks had their sod turning ceremony for the hall.

All of this means that on Oct. 17, 2015 we will be 50 years old. Bro. Bob Pearce is our last charter member. Good for you, Bob!

Phyllis BucknellClearwater Elks Lodge 499

Letters Policy

The Times welcomes all letters to the editor. We do, however, reserve the right to edit for brevity, clarity, legality and good taste. While all letters must be signed (and have a telephone number for verification purposes) upon submission, writers may elect to withhold their names from publication in special circumstances.

People get the kind of politicians they deserve

editorial by keith mcNeill

Opinion “ Life would be tragic if it weren't funny.” - Stephen Hawking, physicist

BC Press CouncilThe Times is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the BC Press Council.Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to: BC Press Council, PO Box 1356, Ladysmith, B.C. V9G 1A9. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org

Elks to celebrate 50 years this fall

There were more than a few negative comments on social media last week following M.P. Cathy McLeod's announcement of federal funding to help build a children's splashpark in Clearwater.

With the announcement made only a short time before the start of the official election period, such criticisms should be expected.

The overall consensus in the community seems to be that people are grateful for the work that went into making the grant available, especially by the local volunteers.

Local residents are also, how-ever, also somewhat cynical about the timing.

Sorry folks, but that's the way the game is played. Politicians of every party always bring out the goody bag just before the election.

How many times were announcements made about fund-ing for Clearwater's new hospital before it was finally built?

What is not acceptable, however, is those who say, “All politicians are crooks and I won't vote for any of them.”

Working for the newspaper has brought this reporter into close contact with many politicians of all different stripes over the years.

They might have had a variety of points of view and a range of abilities, but one common factor in all of them has been a strong desire to do things for the public good.

All are constrained in the good they can do by the system they operate within.

If that system is inadequate, it's largely because we, the citizens of Canada, have not made it a priority to improve it.

From time to time we hear calls for replacing or supplementing our first-past-the-post electoral system with proportional representation. Others call for more direct democ-racy. This reporter has written edi-torials calling for weighted voting (See “Gaming the Vote” by William Poundstone).

The point is we can't blame politicians for the shortcomings of a flawed system if we, ourselves, are not prepared to do something about fixing that system.

And those who throw up their hands and refuse to vote, or even participate, truly deserve whatever negative outcomes their indifference brings to them.

Unfortunately, the rest of us have to share the cost of that indif-ference as well.

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Province getting soaked by NestléEditor, The Times:

We can’t water our lawns and gardens, we can’t fish and we have to conserve every drop of precious water.

Yet, Nestlé is taking B.C. water for $2.25 per million litres and sell-ing it back to us for $2.50 a bottle.

Nestlé is sucking us dry, just as it continues to do in California during that state’s serious drought.

It is only recently that our B.C. Liberal government started charg-

ing Nestlé a measly $2.25 per mil-lion litres.

Before this, Nestlé took the water free of charge.

This is outrageous.I would really like to know what

is going on — as would, I am sure, the rest of B.C. residents who are watching their lawns turn brown and their forests go up in smoke.

Linda DavidsonKamloops, B.C.


Jill Watson (with Dayton and Mckenzie): No. It's just my hope.

John MacRobbie (Prince George): Not if I can help it. I don't think so. He's certainly not getting my vote.

Louise Curnow:I hope not. There's not very many op-tions, but I don't think he's the right fellow for us.

Joe Chechik:It's kind of iffy. It's go-ing to be pretty close this time, I think. He might not have a ma-jority, but I think he's going to make it.

Stacey Kinred: No, I hope not. He's done enough dam-age. Time to change, and fix it.?

Questionof the Week

Do you think Stephen Harper will still be prime minister after the federal election

this fall?

Editor, The Times:As a Minister of the United

Church of Canada, I agree with Imam Mazhar Mahmood of the Ayesha Mosque and Catholic Bishop David Monroe that the Senate proposal to cer-tify Muslim imams is discrimi-natory.

Such a proposal is clearly unjust. Either all religious cler-ics in Canada are certified or none should be.

The Senate proposal is unnecessary.

Most, if not all, organized

religious groups in Canada require their leaders to complete internal and external checks, including RCMP criminal-record searches.

No system is perfect, but the present one works well.

In my opinion, the Senate proposal would do nothing to promote greater peace and secu-rity in Canada.

It only fans the flames of fear, intolerance and prejudice.

Instead, we need to promote multi-faith dialogue and mutual trust within our country.

When we get to know our neighbours — no matter what faith they may or may not fol-low, that’s when peace and secu-rity increases.

Recently, I had the privilege of attending the Ayesha Mosque in Knutsford for a prayer service celebrat-ing the breaking of the fast with the end of Ramadan.

I attended after hearing on CBC Radio an invita-tion from Mahmood for the public to attend the prayer service, followed by a meal.

I had never been to an Islamic prayer service. I was warmly welcomed and appreci-ated meeting members of the Muslim community.

Thank you to Imam

Mahmood and the Ayesha Mosque for their gracious invi-tation and hospitality.

Rev. Bruce Comrie Kamloops, B.C.

Certify all religious clerics or certify none

Editor, The Times:Drinking and boat-

ing continues to be a factor in approxi-mately 40 per cent of boating-related fatali-ties. An IPSOS-REID study commissioned by the Canadian Safe Boating Council and conducted in 2014 cited some disturbing perceptions amongst boaters who drink and boat at least occasionally. These included:

1. It’s not danger-ous to drink and boat.

2. Drinking while boating is just part of the overall relaxing experience.

3. The chances of getting caught are extremely remote.

The first two of these suggest that we as boaters need to be better educated on the dangers of drinking and boating.

It’s been proven that the combina-

tion of sun, wind and rocking motion of the boat signifi-cantly increases the intoxicating effects of alcohol. Not only are your senses dulled but so are your abilities to safely operate a boat.

Reduced inhibi-tions often also lead to us taking risks that we wouldn’t normally engage in, like oper-ating their boat at speeds unsafe for the conditions or letting passengers sit on the bow of the boat with their legs hanging over the edge while the boat is in motion.

It’s all too often forgotten as well that we, as boat operators, are responsible for the safety of everyone on board. A good ques-tion to ask yourself is how you would feel if someone you love was hurt or killed as a result of your boating while impaired.

With respect to the chances of get-ting caught drinking and boating being extremely remote, the probabilities in 2015 have increased signifi-cantly based on two initiatives that will be in full swing this season.

The first is called “Operation Dry Water” which was ini-tiated by the Canadian Safe Boating Council in 2013 and has progressively gained momentum to the point where it should be in full swing across Canada this upcoming season.

It runs during the August long weekend and involves police agencies making increased vessel checks to both educate boat-ers on the dangers of drinking and boating and to enforce their local laws relating to the practice.

The second is called “Help Us Catch Impaired Boaters – Dial 911." It was introduced in 2014 across most of Canada, again by the Canadian Safe Boating Council, and eagerly received by police and 911 agen-cies alike. The intent of the initiative is to both act as a preventa-tive influence and to empower everyone on the water to report instances of suspected impaired boating.

Make this season one in which you’ll decide to leave your beer on the pier for when you return. It will not only be nice and cold but it’ll go well with your stories of your trophy catch or breathtaking scen-ery.

Ian GilsonCanadian Safe

Boating Council

Think twice before you decide to drink and boat this season


Editor, The Times:There are over 300 Elks

Lodges across Canada, total-ling approximately 12,000 members.

Here in Clearwater we sup-port our own charities – Elks and Royal Purple Fund for Children, BC Elks Camps for Kids, as well as local groups: the food bank, the Legion, our Best Christmas Ever, and the CSS Elks bursary at Clearwater Secondary School. Also, just like our own homes, we have the upkeep and maintenance of the hall.

Clearwater Elks 499 would like to let the public know about Speech-Language and Audiology Canada. We are not the experts in the fields of hearing and speech. That is why we value our partnership with the professionals in the field and the special relation-ship we share with Speech-Language and Audiology Canada, and use their exper-tise. Speech-Language and

Audiology Canada (SAC) is a member-driven organization that supports, promotes and elevates the professionals in the fields of communication disor-ders. They are the only national organization passionately supporting and representing speech-language pathologists, audiologists and communica-tion disorders. Visit their web-site: www.sac-oac.ca.

One of my jobs at the Elks is publicity director and I looked through old minutes for some history of our local chapter. Clearwater Elks 499 was instituted on Oct. 17, 1965 in the gymnasium of the Clearwater Secondary School, which later became Raft River Elementary School.

Leverne Burnell, a member of the Kamloops Elks, was our first Exalted Ruler. At that time we had 15 members; 12 of these members that I know of have all passed on. Bet they're still keeping an eye on us! The Lodge was installed by Bro.

Art Hackett.On Oct. 20, 1965 the Elks

held their first meeting with Exalted Ruler Leverne Burnell at the helm.

In 1968 Clearwater Elks 499 received a donation of 3.56 acres at 72 Taren Drive from Bro. Reg Small; this is the site of our hall. In 1968, the Elks Lodge instituted Bursary award - $1,000 to a chosen student going to college. Wow!

On April 13, 1969 at 9 a.m. the Elks and Royal Purple par-ticipated in a walkathon ($1 per mile) organized by sister Rene McMaster to raise money for our proposed hall. This was also the day the Elks had their sod turning ceremony for the hall.

All of this means that on Oct. 17, 2015 we will be 50 years old. Bro. Bob Pearce is our last charter member. Good for you, Bob!

Phyllis BucknellClearwater Elks Lodge 499

Letters Policy

The Times welcomes all letters to the editor. We do, however, reserve the right to edit for brevity, clarity, legality and good taste. While all letters must be signed (and have a telephone number for verification purposes) upon submission, writers may elect to withhold their names from publication in special circumstances.

People get the kind of politicians they deserve

editorial by keith mcNeill

Opinion “ Life would be tragic if it weren't funny.” - Stephen Hawking, physicist

BC Press CouncilThe Times is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the BC Press Council.Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to: BC Press Council, PO Box 1356, Ladysmith, B.C. V9G 1A9. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org

Elks to celebrate 50 years this fall

There were more than a few negative comments on social media last week following M.P. Cathy McLeod's announcement of federal funding to help build a children's splashpark in Clearwater.

With the announcement made only a short time before the start of the official election period, such criticisms should be expected.

The overall consensus in the community seems to be that people are grateful for the work that went into making the grant available, especially by the local volunteers.

Local residents are also, how-ever, also somewhat cynical about the timing.

Sorry folks, but that's the way the game is played. Politicians of every party always bring out the goody bag just before the election.

How many times were announcements made about fund-ing for Clearwater's new hospital before it was finally built?

What is not acceptable, however, is those who say, “All politicians are crooks and I won't vote for any of them.”

Working for the newspaper has brought this reporter into close contact with many politicians of all different stripes over the years.

They might have had a variety of points of view and a range of abilities, but one common factor in all of them has been a strong desire to do things for the public good.

All are constrained in the good they can do by the system they operate within.

If that system is inadequate, it's largely because we, the citizens of Canada, have not made it a priority to improve it.

From time to time we hear calls for replacing or supplementing our first-past-the-post electoral system with proportional representation. Others call for more direct democ-racy. This reporter has written edi-torials calling for weighted voting (See “Gaming the Vote” by William Poundstone).

The point is we can't blame politicians for the shortcomings of a flawed system if we, ourselves, are not prepared to do something about fixing that system.

And those who throw up their hands and refuse to vote, or even participate, truly deserve whatever negative outcomes their indifference brings to them.

Unfortunately, the rest of us have to share the cost of that indif-ference as well.

74 young Road, Unit 14 Brookfi eld Mall, Clearwater, BC V0E 1N2Phone: 250-674-3343 Fax: 250-674-3410Email: [email protected]

Publisher: Al KirkwoodEditor: Keith McNeillOffi ce manager: Yevonne Cline


Established September 23, 1964Member, BC Press Council

TH

E

NORTH THOMPSON


TH

ETimesWe acknowledge the fi nancial support of the Government of Canada through the Canada Periodical Fund of the Department of Canadian Heritage.

Subscribe to the TimesIn Town / Out of Town Rates1 year $57.75; 2 years $110.25Prices include GST

Published by Black Press Ltd.74 Young Road, Unit 14 Brookfield MallClearwater, B.C. V0E 1N2

Province getting soaked by NestléEditor, The Times:

We can’t water our lawns and gardens, we can’t fish and we have to conserve every drop of precious water.

Yet, Nestlé is taking B.C. water for $2.25 per million litres and sell-ing it back to us for $2.50 a bottle.

Nestlé is sucking us dry, just as it continues to do in California during that state’s serious drought.

It is only recently that our B.C. Liberal government started charg-

ing Nestlé a measly $2.25 per mil-lion litres.

Before this, Nestlé took the water free of charge.

This is outrageous.I would really like to know what

is going on — as would, I am sure, the rest of B.C. residents who are watching their lawns turn brown and their forests go up in smoke.

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The type of toothbrush you use is not as important as HOW you use it. Some people prefer the electric toothbrush because some have a timer that forces brushing for at least 30 seconds per quadrant. Others prefer the manual brush which can be fine if it’s used properly. It’s important to get the brush close to the gums to remove all the plaque from the gum line.

When you start on a blood pressure-reducing pill for the first time, you may experience light-headedness, extra urination or fatigue. Don’t stop taking the drug. Side effects do lessen with time so stick to it.

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Our pharmacists’ principal role is not “counting pills” as so many TV stories about pharmacists show. It’s education. We spend the majority of our day talking to doctors and nurses and of course, you, our customers. We enjoy that job. Let our knowledge increase your knowledge about medications.


50 YEARS AGO:There were 240 chil-

dren and adults taking swimming classes at Dutch Lake. Instruction was in the hands of Heather Powell and her two assistants, Chris Cowie and Stephen Parker.

Many Albertans were coming through the Yellowhead, in spite of having to be towed through bad construc-tion spots during heavy rains. Several said the trip was worth it, never-theless.

A group of business-

men had Clearwater's first streetlights installed – from the secondary school (today Raft River Elementary) to Davidson's hill. The Chamber of Commerce sponsored the project.

45 YEARS AGO:A Vavenby girl had

a narrow escape on the fast flowing North Thompson River when she was carried down-stream while swim-ming. Her little brother, a pre-schooler, bravely rescued her by holding

out a stick for her to hold onto.

An Avenger water bomber narrowly escaped tragedy when its engine failed while working on a fire near Barriere. The aircraft blew a cylinder and had to make a forced landing at the Barriere airstrip.

40 YEARS AGO:Raft River Riders

were planning their 9th annual Horse Show and Gymkhana at the Clearwater ski hill.

Birch Island Forest Service reported a quiet week with only one fire. Provincially, a total of 2,142 fires had occurred compared to 1,035 the previous year. Estimated fire suppression costs were $5,307,578 compared to

$1,908,575 for the same period in 1974. High temperature for the period was 78 degrees F. and a low of 38 degrees F.

35 YEARS AGO:A swimming hole

in a Langley gravel pit claimed the lives of two Clearwater brothers, Gurjit Pejatta, age eight, and Sumin Pejatta, age nine, as well as a friend, Boota Bassi, age 10 of Richmond. The young-est boy fell into deep water and the other two, also non-swimmers, attempted to save him.

30 YEARS AGO:Local businessman

Al Miller called an extraordinary meet-ing of the Clearwater Chamber of Commerce to revitalize the cham-ber. About 20 local businesspeople and others attended. Also attending were B.C. Parks representatives Rick Howie and Pat Rogers, there to discuss a possible visitors cen-ter that might be devel-oped as a joint Parks/Chamber project. First choice of sites was at the corner of Highway 5 and the road to Wells Gray Park.

A weekend fish-ing and swimming trip along Mad River ended in a long night for 22-year-old Jim McNeilty of Vavenby. A large boulder crushed his foot while he was walking along the river-bank. Clearwater Search and Rescue loaded him in a collapsible stretcher and used a rope and pulley to get him up

to the road. He was delivered to Clearwater hospital at 3 a.m.

Larry Reiter won first prize in the CTP fish derby with a 21-pound lake trout.

25 YEARS AGO:The Clearwater

River is one of the best, if not the best, white-water rivers in western Canada, said local physician Ifor Thomas (the doctor was one of the top rated kayakers in this part of the coun-try). Maintaining the Clearwater River Road should be a priority, he felt.

20 YEARS AGO:The Clearwater land-

fill site was to go from a seven days a week operation to five. The change would affect most businesses, not just garbage haulers, said Bill Jordan of BJ Garbage Disposal.

School District 26 hired Sterling Olson as its new secretary/trea-surer. Olson was taking the place of interim secretary/treasurer Amy MacLeod.

15 YEARS AGO:The family of

13-year-old David Myhre felt a dispute between surgeons at Royal Inland Hospital and Thompson Health Region might have endangered the boy. Because of a slowdown at RIH, he needed to be flown by helicopter to Kelowna following an attack of appendicitis.

TNRD moved to

enforce zoning restric-tions for an Upper Clearwater shingle mill. There was no fire protection in the area and, if the waste pile caught fire, it would generate so much heat it would take out the whole neighborhood, said area resident Kelly Ferguson. Owners Lita Moth and Dylan Olsen said their facility had created about $1 million worth of finished prod-uct out of material that otherwise often was just waste, and had created seven jobs.

Clearwater Bantam Janzen Trucking Timberwolves placed third at the B.C. Summer Games. Coaches were Rocky Greenwood and Barry Walchuk.

10 YEARS AGO:The Walker fam-

ily broke the news their two-year-old son Lynden had been diag-nosed with leukemia. The community ral-lied around the family organizing a variety of fundraisers to assist the family with expenses incurred in battling the rare blood disease.

Cadet Dylon Hiebert of Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps won top shot for basic marksman-ship during a three-week course at Vernon Army Cadet Summer Training Center.

Organizers of the Avola Reunion esti-mated that between 150 and 175 people took part in the event. The old Avola school-house was open so people could view old photos, read newspa-per articles and just reminisce. The town was buzzing with excitement, reported Colleen Herns Jensen.

Clearwater's Darcie Sunderman enjoyed gold medal honors playing with the BC Misfits women's

hockey team at the World Masters Games in Edmonton.

The Canadian Barefoot Water Ski Championships were held at Hathaway Lake near Lone Butte, with Don Schwartz of Blue River climbing the national podium three times for differ-ent events.

5 YEARS AGO:An article in the

Terrace Standard about kayaking in Uganda brought back memories to Interior Whitewater guide Nassans Tunabaitamu. A Ugandan, he was from the same town, Jinga, as was featured in the article and had worked for the same company.

Clearwater's Crystal Rogers placed second in the novice women's downriver race dur-ing the fourth annual Clearwater Kayak Festival.

1 YEAR AGO:Two campfires

that were not put out properly plus two debris piles that were lit caused a poten-tially serious fire near Spahats Falls, accord-ing to Jim Jones, manager of Clearwater Fire Zone. “The local rain cells that moved through likely saved our bacon,” he said.

Close to 20 people took in a lecture about lichens put on by Trevor Goward as part of the Wells Gray Rocks series. “As the forest ages, lichen become more abun-dant,” he said. “That's why mountain caribou need old forest.”

Avola hosted its fourth reunion over the August long weekend. Committee heads Bob and Colleen Jensen noted that many con-tributed in many ways to the event.

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Honours and Awards Secretariat

VICTORIA – The province heralded B.C. Day by unveiling its new Medal of Good Citizenship on July 31.

The medal features British Columbia's shield, floral emblem and the words, 'Generosity, Service and Selflessness'. British Columbians are now urged to consider good citizens making a difference in their communities and nominate them for this new honour.

The front of the Medal of Good Citizenship features the shield of the province. On the back, a stylized version of B.C.'s floral emblem, the Pacific dogwood, and the words, 'Generosity, Service and Selflessness' are engraved to honour the kindness and generous acts of recipients.

"This year and going forward, good citi-zens whose actions are making a difference in their communities will have the opportunity to be officially recognized by the province," said Shirley Bond, selection committee chair and Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training

and Minister Responsible for Labour. "The B.C. Day long weekend is the perfect time for British Columbians to think about those people in their communities who exemplify good citizenship with acts of generosity and service and consider nominating them for this provincial medal."

Nominations for the medal close on Friday, Sept. 25, 2015, and details on how to nominate individuals can be found at: www.gov.bc.ca/medalofgoodcitizenship.

Kamloops This Week

An accident on Tuesday afternoon, July 28, on Highway 5 North at Vinsulla has claimed one life and left three people in hospital in serious condition.

Vinsulla is 27 kilometres north of Kamloops.

Sgt. Mike Pears of the RCMP Central Interior Traffic Services said the two-vehi-cle collision occurred when the driver of a northbound pickup truck was attempting

to turn left on to Kealty Road and steered into the path of a southbound Volkswagen Jetta carrying four people — two people in the front seats and two people in the back seats.

One passenger in the rear died at the scene, while the three remaining pas-sengers were rushed to Royal Inland Hospital.

Pears said neither of the rear-seat pas-sengers were wearing seatbelts.

“This collision is an unfortunate

reminder of the devastating outcome on two fronts,” Pears said. “The importance of yielding to oncoming traffic when mak-ing a turn and the need to wear seatbelts to reduce injury and prevent death.”

Tuesday’s accident was the second fatal crash to occur on Highway 5 North last week.

A 23-year-old man died on Sunday morning, July 26, when his southbound vehicle left Highway 5 North at Heffley Creek.

Kamloops RCMP Sgt. Michael Buxton-Carr said the crash occurred at about 5:10 a.m.

A southbound car left the highway and flipped several times. The driver and sole occupant of the vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene.

While the investigation into the cause of the accident continues, Buxton-Carr said speed is believed to have played a part.

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Two fatal crash on Highway 5 north of Kamloops

Henry and the Wolf Doctor coming to Blackpool HallSubmitted

Though Clearwater is consid-ered geographically isolated from populated regions of the world, this small community is an epi-center of creative expression and product.

Another proof of such is “Henry and the Wolf Doctor,” a movie/seven part episodic series that was shot entirely in Clearwater during April, in which 60 per cent of the talent in front of and behind camera was from Clearwater or adjoining communities.

The film is a drama based on the published novels of the same title in which a hyper-indepen-dent First Nations young woman who recently got her veterinary degree after clawing her way out of an abusive/self-destructive

past gets trapped into working for an old, pathologically-pater-nalistic white sawbones redneck animal doc with a mysterious past.

The story takes place in a town filled with colorfully-eccen-tric (and at times dysfunctional) rugged individualists who finally unite against very real ‘ghosts’ from the young veterinarian's and the old animal doc’s pasts.

The film was produced by novelist/writer MJ Politis and Glen Pickering. It is very much based in real life experiences with regard to how people deal with animals, each other, and them-selves. The first veterinary-setting story with edge, heart, intellect, and humor in a dog’s age, or per-haps longer.

Some of the participants on the project are experienced mas-

ters of their craft, while others discovered previously-untapped talents inside of them for the first time.

Support from local merchants and medical professionals in the area also made this endeavor possible.

On the tails of doing Wolf Doctor, there are multiple other projects now in advanced devel-opment/pre-production in which people from our community are in the center of it all, rather than merely service staff.

The first public screen-ing of “Henry and the Wolf Doctor” will be at the Blackpool Community Hall on Saturday, Aug. 8. Doors will open at 6 p.m., showing of the film will be at 7 p.m. Refreshments available, admission free.

Clearwater resident Glen Pickering plays the role of Dr. Henry Steiner, a redneck veterinarian, as he talks with Charlene House-Koenig of Barrhead Alberta, in the role of Dr. Roberta Collineur, a recent graduate. Photo submitted

Clearwater RCMP

On Thursday, July 30, Clearwater RCMP received a report of a possibly impaired driver on Highway 5 north-bound from Blackpool headed into Clearwater.

Police were able to locate the vehicle and, upon interacting with the driver, determined the driver was, in fact, impaired by alcohol.

The driver was issued an immediate roadside driving suspension prohibiting

him from driving for 90 days, and a man-datory vehicle impound for 30 days.

Disturbance at the beachClearwater RCMP received a few

complaints from people at Dutch Lake beach of a person on the beach who was impaired and causing a disturbance by bothering people.

Police responded on both occasions and each time located the same male who had consumed alcohol. Both times police attended, this male was not causing any

problems at the time.Members confirmed there was no

criminal offence and ensured the male left and was with another adult who had not been drinking.

Private propertyClearwater RCMP received a report of

mischief to recently erected no-trespassing signs on private property in the Sunshine Valley area.

The signs had been put up in response to the owners’ frustration with some peo-

ple in the community using the property for logging, walking, or shortcuts by driv-ing through it.

Clearwater RCMP want to remind any persons who may feel upset about the owners’ decision to post no-trespassing signs on their property that private prop-erty is just that, private.

The owners have every right to put up signs, gates, etc, and persons not obeying those signs, or worse, causing damage to the property, could face civil and/or crimi-nal charges.

Impaired driver gets roadside driving suspension

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50 YEARS AGO:There were 240 chil-

dren and adults taking swimming classes at Dutch Lake. Instruction was in the hands of Heather Powell and her two assistants, Chris Cowie and Stephen Parker.

Many Albertans were coming through the Yellowhead, in spite of having to be towed through bad construc-tion spots during heavy rains. Several said the trip was worth it, never-theless.

A group of business-

men had Clearwater's first streetlights installed – from the secondary school (today Raft River Elementary) to Davidson's hill. The Chamber of Commerce sponsored the project.

45 YEARS AGO:A Vavenby girl had

a narrow escape on the fast flowing North Thompson River when she was carried down-stream while swim-ming. Her little brother, a pre-schooler, bravely rescued her by holding

out a stick for her to hold onto.

An Avenger water bomber narrowly escaped tragedy when its engine failed while working on a fire near Barriere. The aircraft blew a cylinder and had to make a forced landing at the Barriere airstrip.

40 YEARS AGO:Raft River Riders

were planning their 9th annual Horse Show and Gymkhana at the Clearwater ski hill.

Birch Island Forest Service reported a quiet week with only one fire. Provincially, a total of 2,142 fires had occurred compared to 1,035 the previous year. Estimated fire suppression costs were $5,307,578 compared to

$1,908,575 for the same period in 1974. High temperature for the period was 78 degrees F. and a low of 38 degrees F.

35 YEARS AGO:A swimming hole

in a Langley gravel pit claimed the lives of two Clearwater brothers, Gurjit Pejatta, age eight, and Sumin Pejatta, age nine, as well as a friend, Boota Bassi, age 10 of Richmond. The young-est boy fell into deep water and the other two, also non-swimmers, attempted to save him.

30 YEARS AGO:Local businessman

Al Miller called an extraordinary meet-ing of the Clearwater Chamber of Commerce to revitalize the cham-ber. About 20 local businesspeople and others attended. Also attending were B.C. Parks representatives Rick Howie and Pat Rogers, there to discuss a possible visitors cen-ter that might be devel-oped as a joint Parks/Chamber project. First choice of sites was at the corner of Highway 5 and the road to Wells Gray Park.

A weekend fish-ing and swimming trip along Mad River ended in a long night for 22-year-old Jim McNeilty of Vavenby. A large boulder crushed his foot while he was walking along the river-bank. Clearwater Search and Rescue loaded him in a collapsible stretcher and used a rope and pulley to get him up

to the road. He was delivered to Clearwater hospital at 3 a.m.

Larry Reiter won first prize in the CTP fish derby with a 21-pound lake trout.

25 YEARS AGO:The Clearwater

River is one of the best, if not the best, white-water rivers in western Canada, said local physician Ifor Thomas (the doctor was one of the top rated kayakers in this part of the coun-try). Maintaining the Clearwater River Road should be a priority, he felt.

20 YEARS AGO:The Clearwater land-

fill site was to go from a seven days a week operation to five. The change would affect most businesses, not just garbage haulers, said Bill Jordan of BJ Garbage Disposal.

School District 26 hired Sterling Olson as its new secretary/trea-surer. Olson was taking the place of interim secretary/treasurer Amy MacLeod.

15 YEARS AGO:The family of

13-year-old David Myhre felt a dispute between surgeons at Royal Inland Hospital and Thompson Health Region might have endangered the boy. Because of a slowdown at RIH, he needed to be flown by helicopter to Kelowna following an attack of appendicitis.

TNRD moved to

enforce zoning restric-tions for an Upper Clearwater shingle mill. There was no fire protection in the area and, if the waste pile caught fire, it would generate so much heat it would take out the whole neighborhood, said area resident Kelly Ferguson. Owners Lita Moth and Dylan Olsen said their facility had created about $1 million worth of finished prod-uct out of material that otherwise often was just waste, and had created seven jobs.

Clearwater Bantam Janzen Trucking Timberwolves placed third at the B.C. Summer Games. Coaches were Rocky Greenwood and Barry Walchuk.

10 YEARS AGO:The Walker fam-

ily broke the news their two-year-old son Lynden had been diag-nosed with leukemia. The community ral-lied around the family organizing a variety of fundraisers to assist the family with expenses incurred in battling the rare blood disease.

Cadet Dylon Hiebert of Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps won top shot for basic marksman-ship during a three-week course at Vernon Army Cadet Summer Training Center.

Organizers of the Avola Reunion esti-mated that between 150 and 175 people took part in the event. The old Avola school-house was open so people could view old photos, read newspa-per articles and just reminisce. The town was buzzing with excitement, reported Colleen Herns Jensen.

Clearwater's Darcie Sunderman enjoyed gold medal honors playing with the BC Misfits women's

hockey team at the World Masters Games in Edmonton.

The Canadian Barefoot Water Ski Championships were held at Hathaway Lake near Lone Butte, with Don Schwartz of Blue River climbing the national podium three times for differ-ent events.

5 YEARS AGO:An article in the

Terrace Standard about kayaking in Uganda brought back memories to Interior Whitewater guide Nassans Tunabaitamu. A Ugandan, he was from the same town, Jinga, as was featured in the article and had worked for the same company.

Clearwater's Crystal Rogers placed second in the novice women's downriver race dur-ing the fourth annual Clearwater Kayak Festival.

1 YEAR AGO:Two campfires

that were not put out properly plus two debris piles that were lit caused a poten-tially serious fire near Spahats Falls, accord-ing to Jim Jones, manager of Clearwater Fire Zone. “The local rain cells that moved through likely saved our bacon,” he said.

Close to 20 people took in a lecture about lichens put on by Trevor Goward as part of the Wells Gray Rocks series. “As the forest ages, lichen become more abun-dant,” he said. “That's why mountain caribou need old forest.”

Avola hosted its fourth reunion over the August long weekend. Committee heads Bob and Colleen Jensen noted that many con-tributed in many ways to the event.

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Part two of a series celebrating 100 years of railroading in the North Thompson val-ley, 1915 – 2015.

Eleanor Deckert

What does a surveyor do?

A composer experiences an inner soundscape. Using an agreed upon notation system he can capture his creative experience onto two-dimensional paper. Later, others who understand the notations can read and orchestrate the sound-experience so that an audience can enter the world the composer discovered.

A surveyor expe-riences an external landscape. Using an agreed upon notation system he can capture his three-dimensional experience onto two-dimensional paper. Later, others who understand the notations can read, orchestrate decisions, plan and build trans-portation links so that passengers can enter the world that the sur-veyor discovered.

From ancient times, the surveyor’s skills have brought civili-zations forward. To walk into uncharted territory with the intention of planning a railroad bed through the Canadian moun-tain chains required surveyor crews with an exceptionally large dose of endurance.

The land From north to

south the mountain

passes are: Dease Lake, Pine, McGregor, Robson, Yellowhead, Athabasca, Howse, Kicking Horse, Vermillion, Simpson and Crowsnest Pass.

The routeSandford Fleming

(responsible for pro-posing standardized 24-hour times zones) oversaw the surveyor’s maps begun in 1871* and favoured the route through the Yellowhead Pass, although others decid-

ed to build Canada’s first transcontinental railway (Canadian Pacific) through Kicking Horse Pass.

*”The numbers are staggering: 800 men in 21 divisions toiled, suffered and surveyed 46,000 miles of line of which 11,500 miles were laboriously measured.”railways.library.ualberta.ca

The companyDuring the decades

of the late 1800s, several competing

railroad companies jockeyed for position juggling the pros and cons of alternative routes, seeking pledges of finances, clarify-ing legal matters and negotiating with vari-ous levels of govern-ment.

William Mackenzie and Donald Mann, familiar with railroad building, formed the Canadian Northern Railway in 1901. The Yellowhead Pass was chosen because it offered the least

change in eleva-tion. Surveyors were sent into the North Thompson valley in 1909 and were success-ful in finding a route the sea. This railroad project was finished in 1915.

The water River valleys are to

the surveyor’s advan-tage. This natural pathway it is known to run towards the final destination: the sea port.

River valleys are also a surveyor’s night-mare with various obstacles, dangers and challenges. Complex measurements have to be taken. Marshlands are unacceptable road-bed. Hazards mean money.

The grade Over a distance of

100 feet, how many feet does the roadbed rise? This measure-ment is called “the grade” and is of pri-mary concern. No more than two per cent grade is the ideal. More than this and the increased fuel costs needed to move the weight rapidly multi-plies.

To achieve this barely perceptible grade, tunnels and switchbacks, trestles and fill, river crossings and bridges are neces-sary expenses in the beginning to save on-going expenses later.

The toolsBesides the axe, all

of the normal travel-ling gear and supplies for a lengthy overland crew, the three main

tools of the surveyor are: rod, chain and theodolite.

The rod was 11 feet long with painted measurement units marked, made of well-seasoned yellow pine which had been immersed in boiling paraffin to prevent variations.

The chain, 66 feet long made of 100 links, must be held with the same tension when each measure-ment was taken.

The theodolite was an instrument on the bearing table on the top of the surveyor’s tripod which was a composite of: a com-pass (orient to mag-netic north), bubble-level (horizontal level), plumb-bob (straight down to reference point), cross-hair site (view the markings on the rod), azimuth scale (horizontal degrees), elevation scale (vertical degrees).

The skillsAccuracy is the

point. Errors can include: the difference between magnetic north and true north and how longitude changes when latitude changes, any dam-age to any of the instruments, changes in temperature and humidity, tension of the chain, even the handwriting of the record keeper can bring misunderstand-ings and errors.

Complex calcula-tions are involved when surveying barri-ers and routes around them. Are records made at the time mea-

surements are taken, or from memory at the end of the day? Any time there is a suspicion of error, the survey crew must repeat measurements, beginning with what-ever previous reference point was certain.

Constant and variableThe present refer-

ence point is a con-stant. The uncharted point up ahead is a variable. But, each time a step forward is taken, exploring into the unknown, carrying equipment through the mud and mire, as the measurements are taken and recorded, the new point becomes a mathematically known legal point that can only exist in one place. And so on and so on until the trans-continental roadbed can be plotted.

Edmonton to VancouverIt’s just over 600

miles. In 2015, we are so accustomed to zip-ping along, checking the GPS, listening to music, comfy seats, air conditioner or heater adjusted to our liking.

It’s hard to com-prehend the contrast with travel conditions before 1915, and be grateful for the sur-veyors who made it through the first time: boots and axe, rod and plumb-line, paper and pencil, the complex transit and a simplic-ity of the 66-foot long chain.

We don’t know their names. We don’t know their story. But we do travel along their path.

North Thompson railroad history – the surveyors

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By Elli KohnertNorth Thompson Star/Journal

The small settle-ment of Vavenby is home to Ecki Manthei, a gifted artist who‘s artwork grows out of his connection to nature, and his drive to follow every new idea with a passion that moves him to create what is in his imagina-tion, without delay.

Ecki’s home stands out from all others in the Vavenby trailer park where it cannot be missed. Two large life-like eagles formed from wood, seem to be guarding his prop-erty. Varieties of crea-tures also made from wood, line the path to the house; and the ambiance of this place leaves no doubt that an artist lives here.

Ecki, and his life partner, Marilyn, arrived in the North Thompson Valley about five years ago. When they saw the trailer court in Vavenby, they “liked it right away and bought it”; a comfort-able, quiet place that allows his creativity to flourish.

Ecki says he emi-grated with his parents from Austria when he was a very young boy in 1945. He has lived and worked in various northern locations in

Canada, and eventu-ally came to live in Cloverdale, B.C. It is there that he began his artistic career.

Seashells were his medium then, tells Ecki as he explains how they lend them-selves to be made into clocks for instance, or be used as a canvas for his paintings.

When the couple eventually settled in the community of Vavenby, it is here that Ecki took on art as his life work.

Ecki has trans-formed one room of their home into an art gallery, where he now displays the numer-ous ‘Art By Ecki’ cre-ations.

The variety of his work is remarkable; it ranges from usable art, like wooden spoons and clocks, to wildlife and nature paintings. Ecki uses antlers for many of his carvings that depict wildlife, especially wolves, in their habitat.

“When I am walking in the forest, or along a stream, I often see something that gives me an idea for a proj-ect,” says the artist, “I may pick up a rock that would be just right to paint something on, or maybe I am lucky to find a moose or deer antler, and I know right away what I want to

carve on it!” He notes that near-

ly all the materials he uses in his creations are natural; giving the artwork its special character.

Sometimes a per-son may come into the gallery to view Ecki’s work, and they may purchase a special item of art for their own home. Most of the time though, Ecki and Marilyn market the art work by taking part in craft fairs.

“At some I do well, with others I do not,” commented the art-

ist on selling his work through craft fairs.

The couple say they have a few tentative ideas in mind for mar-keting; such as going on the road to sell their creations. But right now, they have no immediate plans that they want to follow.

“We like it here in Vavenby,” says Ecki, “We feel comfortable around here, and we do enjoy to be with the friends we have made in the area. For now, ‘Ecki’s Art’ will have its home in the North Thompson Valley .”

Nature plays a large part in Art by Ecki

(Above) Ecki Manthei of Vavenby shows one of the many ant-lers he has carved that are displayed in his home gallery.

(Top left) Ecki’s life partner, Marilyn, looks on on as he passionately describes his art creations to the Star/Journal reporter.

(Bottom left) Some of the beautiful creations that Ecki offers for sale to the public from his Vavenby gallery or at craft fairs.

STAR/JOURNAL photos: Elli Kohnert

Celebration of Art in Barriere June 23, 24By Jill HaywardNorth Thompson Star/Journal

Everything is in place for the June 23, and 24, Barriere Celebration of The Arts. The venue will be similar to last year’s event and will once again be hosted on property beside Highway 5 in Barriere, now the home of Sam’s Pizza and Rib House.

The two day Celebration of Art event is an extravaganza of art and culture, featuring the amazing talent of the North Thompson Valley and British Columbia.

Put on by the North Thomspon Arts Council, and the Yellowhead Artists Cooperative, the venue

continues to be admission free to the public, and encourages youth to attend and participate in the 12 years and under Art Activity Area.

Those involved say they expect a strong turnout of ven-dors this year and that they are looking forward to presenting such a broad range of top qual-ity art for exhibition and/or for sale.

Organizers say booth space is being filled fast by artists and artisans, and they encourage those who have not yet registered to do so now and avoid being disappointed. Service groups and organizations are also wel-come to participate to promote their programs in a booth at the site. Vendors are reminded they

must supply their own canopy or tent, and that power is not available.

If you would like more infor-mation or would like to book a space, or volunteer, please call Jessie at 250-672-9772.

“We figure that all the rain will be done with by then,” said one positive thinker, “It will be a great weekend, and the vendor tents will be to provide shade from the sun, not keep the rain off. We are expecting lots of art-ists, and a steady stream of visi-tors to our presentation. Come on down and see the extremely good works being produced from people within our art com-munity. You’ll be impressed – I guarantee it!”

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Part two of a series celebrating 100 years of railroading in the North Thompson val-ley, 1915 – 2015.

Eleanor Deckert

What does a surveyor do?

A composer experiences an inner soundscape. Using an agreed upon notation system he can capture his creative experience onto two-dimensional paper. Later, others who understand the notations can read and orchestrate the sound-experience so that an audience can enter the world the composer discovered.

A surveyor expe-riences an external landscape. Using an agreed upon notation system he can capture his three-dimensional experience onto two-dimensional paper. Later, others who understand the notations can read, orchestrate decisions, plan and build trans-portation links so that passengers can enter the world that the sur-veyor discovered.

From ancient times, the surveyor’s skills have brought civili-zations forward. To walk into uncharted territory with the intention of planning a railroad bed through the Canadian moun-tain chains required surveyor crews with an exceptionally large dose of endurance.

The land From north to

south the mountain

passes are: Dease Lake, Pine, McGregor, Robson, Yellowhead, Athabasca, Howse, Kicking Horse, Vermillion, Simpson and Crowsnest Pass.

The routeSandford Fleming

(responsible for pro-posing standardized 24-hour times zones) oversaw the surveyor’s maps begun in 1871* and favoured the route through the Yellowhead Pass, although others decid-

ed to build Canada’s first transcontinental railway (Canadian Pacific) through Kicking Horse Pass.

*”The numbers are staggering: 800 men in 21 divisions toiled, suffered and surveyed 46,000 miles of line of which 11,500 miles were laboriously measured.”railways.library.ualberta.ca

The companyDuring the decades

of the late 1800s, several competing

railroad companies jockeyed for position juggling the pros and cons of alternative routes, seeking pledges of finances, clarify-ing legal matters and negotiating with vari-ous levels of govern-ment.

William Mackenzie and Donald Mann, familiar with railroad building, formed the Canadian Northern Railway in 1901. The Yellowhead Pass was chosen because it offered the least

change in eleva-tion. Surveyors were sent into the North Thompson valley in 1909 and were success-ful in finding a route the sea. This railroad project was finished in 1915.

The water River valleys are to

the surveyor’s advan-tage. This natural pathway it is known to run towards the final destination: the sea port.

River valleys are also a surveyor’s night-mare with various obstacles, dangers and challenges. Complex measurements have to be taken. Marshlands are unacceptable road-bed. Hazards mean money.

The grade Over a distance of

100 feet, how many feet does the roadbed rise? This measure-ment is called “the grade” and is of pri-mary concern. No more than two per cent grade is the ideal. More than this and the increased fuel costs needed to move the weight rapidly multi-plies.

To achieve this barely perceptible grade, tunnels and switchbacks, trestles and fill, river crossings and bridges are neces-sary expenses in the beginning to save on-going expenses later.

The toolsBesides the axe, all

of the normal travel-ling gear and supplies for a lengthy overland crew, the three main

tools of the surveyor are: rod, chain and theodolite.

The rod was 11 feet long with painted measurement units marked, made of well-seasoned yellow pine which had been immersed in boiling paraffin to prevent variations.

The chain, 66 feet long made of 100 links, must be held with the same tension when each measure-ment was taken.

The theodolite was an instrument on the bearing table on the top of the surveyor’s tripod which was a composite of: a com-pass (orient to mag-netic north), bubble-level (horizontal level), plumb-bob (straight down to reference point), cross-hair site (view the markings on the rod), azimuth scale (horizontal degrees), elevation scale (vertical degrees).

The skillsAccuracy is the

point. Errors can include: the difference between magnetic north and true north and how longitude changes when latitude changes, any dam-age to any of the instruments, changes in temperature and humidity, tension of the chain, even the handwriting of the record keeper can bring misunderstand-ings and errors.

Complex calcula-tions are involved when surveying barri-ers and routes around them. Are records made at the time mea-

surements are taken, or from memory at the end of the day? Any time there is a suspicion of error, the survey crew must repeat measurements, beginning with what-ever previous reference point was certain.

Constant and variableThe present refer-

ence point is a con-stant. The uncharted point up ahead is a variable. But, each time a step forward is taken, exploring into the unknown, carrying equipment through the mud and mire, as the measurements are taken and recorded, the new point becomes a mathematically known legal point that can only exist in one place. And so on and so on until the trans-continental roadbed can be plotted.

Edmonton to VancouverIt’s just over 600

miles. In 2015, we are so accustomed to zip-ping along, checking the GPS, listening to music, comfy seats, air conditioner or heater adjusted to our liking.

It’s hard to com-prehend the contrast with travel conditions before 1915, and be grateful for the sur-veyors who made it through the first time: boots and axe, rod and plumb-line, paper and pencil, the complex transit and a simplic-ity of the 66-foot long chain.

We don’t know their names. We don’t know their story. But we do travel along their path.

North Thompson railroad history – the surveyors

A 1913 catalogue picture is labled "Solar Transit." The surveying device measures north, level, angles on the horizontal and vertical, and straight ahead. This costly and accurate instrument had to be transported with great care. Submitted graphic


Jeff Nagel – Black Press

The independent agency that investigates complaints against the RCMP is closing its B.C. intake office in Surrey in order to cut costs and centralize staff in Ottawa.

The move by the Civilian Review and Complaints Commission for the RCMP has sparked criticism that police over-sight could falter.

"B.C. was not consulted on this decision," B.C. Justice Minister Suzanne Anton said in a statement. "We’ll be watching to ensure there is no reduction in service, as we are the largest RCMP jurisdiction and we expect the commission and the federal government to be accountable to British Columbians."

The RCMP's E Division has 7,100 officers policing B.C. That's 37 per cent of all RCMP officers across Canada and more than are deployed in any other province.

About 3,600 inquiries or formal complaints are lodged against the RCMP nation-wide each year.

The office in Surrey will close by the end of the year and money saved will fund more investiga-

tions, officials say."We're trying to redirect some

of our resources to make sure they're properly used to address the concerns Canadians have," commission spokesperson Kate McDerby said.

The new agency took over from the former Commission for Public Complaints Against the RCMP in late 2014, with an expanded mandate.

Besides responding to com-plaints involving officers it also monitors wider trends and devel-opments in RCMP policy and practice.

Former commission chair Shirley Heafey said the office was first set up in recognition that the high proportion of officers in B.C. made a presence in the prov-ince "extremely important."

She said she's not confident the agency will be as responsive after it's gone.

"I find it very, very sad," said Heafey, who was with the com-mission for eight years until 2007. "I don't know exactly who made the decision, but it's a bad one."

Heafey said the Surrey office staff were highly effective at orga-nizing face-to-face mediation to resolve complaints quickly and

at less cost than an investigation that can last two years.

"Usually when they sit down and talk to each other things can be resolved," Heafey said, estimating 800 complaints a year were resolved that way.

"Otherwise these complaints hang over the police officer's head for a long time and the complainant is waiting and wait-ing."

McDerby said the Surrey office took in complaints from across the country – not just B.C. – but does not conduct any investigations itself and has not been involved in any mediation in recent years.

Incoming complaints are initially sent to the RCMP for investigation and commission staff only looks into them fur-ther if the complainant is dissat-isfied with the outcome, she said.

Many complaints are now filed online rather than by phone, McDerby added.

Closing the Surrey office won't change how complaints against officers in B.C. are made or processed, she added.

McDerby was unable to say how much money will be saved by closing the Surrey office.

Eight full-time staff there are mostly retiring or leaving volun-tarily.

The commission's goal is to increase public confidence in the RCMP by increasing transparen-cy and accountability. Its annual budget is $11.4 million.

Most common complaint types • Attitude other than abusive language – 20 per cent• Criminal investigation quality

(RCMP) – 18 per cent • Improper arrest – 9 per cent• Police physical abuse (other than restraints) – 6 per cent• Vehicular incidents – 6 per cent• Detention – 5 per cent• Search and seizure – 4 per cent• Incidents involving alcohol/drugs – 3 per cent• Public complaint process qual-ity (RCMP) – 3 per cent• Property mishandling – 3 per cent

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The agency that handles complaints against RCMP officers is closing down its B.C. office in Surrey. -Black Press file photo

Distracted driving consultation draws many heartfelt submissionsMinistry of Justice

VICTORIA – Heartfelt submissions and strong opin-ions permeate the more than 10,000 submissions and com-ments government received during its month-long consul-tation on distracted driving.

Among the powerful, often personal stories shared in 962 email submissions – supplemented by 1,932 online comments – were:

• A young couple's lament that – in addition to enduring severe physical and psycho-logical trauma – they lost their unborn child after a distracted driver veered into their path.

• A call for heftier fines from a couple who lost a son

when a distracted driver cut him off.

By the numbers:• During the four-week

consultation, which closed last week, the dedicated website received more than 24,000 visits and the #dis-tractedbc hashtag figured in more than 1,000 tweets.

• The site's "Add Your Voice" page, which asked contributors to answer nine specific questions, drew more than 69,000 responses from 9,400 individual contributors.

• Notable response totals for specific questions:

Nearly 90 per cent of 9,106 respondents indicated they are very concerned about distracted driving in B.C. -- 90 per cent of 7,536

respondents indicated the fine for distracted driving should be increased.

96 per cent of 7,493 respondents said drivers who've received multiple tickets for distracted driving should face greater sanctions.

Next steps:RoadSafetyBC expects to

complete its analysis of the consultation submissions and data, plus further review of contemporary approaches in other jurisdictions, and be able to provide options for govern-ment's consideration this fall. The province anticipates final-izing new measures by spring 2016, and potentially earlier depending on the outcome of the analysis.

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One last gameRCMP Cst. Ashton Phillips takes control during a ball-hockey game at Rotary Sports Park on Tues-day of last week. Visible behind him are Tristan Huybregts (l) and Austin Rauch. Phillips, who is leaving Clearwater, has helped coach the Midget Ice Hawks hockey team. The players decided they wanted to have one last game with him before he leaves. "Ashton was an awesome assistant coach who gave his time even though he had no personal relatives on the team. He coached with me for two years. We will surely miss him," said Ice Hawk coach Tim Walker.Photo by Keith McNeill

Submitted

KAMLOOPS – Two arts groups in Kamloops will share $181,350 in funding from the B.C. Arts Council to help defray operating costs for the 2015-16 season.

The Western Canada Theatre Company Society receives a grant of $150,000 and the Kamloops Symphony Society receives $31,850.

“Our government recognizes that these two organizations are local institutions that mean so much to our cultural identity,” Kamloops-North Thompson MLA Terry Lake said.

For information, go to www.bcartscouncil.ca

B.C. Arts Council grants go to city


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Thompson River Ride

Red Cross swimParticipants of the Levels 8, 9 and 10 Red Cross swim program head for the boat launch as part of their long distance swim requirements recently. Swimming lessons have been very well attended this summer so far, despite cooler weather for much of the first session. Photo submitted

Sandman Hotel Group obtains naming rights to Kamloops arena; Interior Savings era overMarty Hastings – Kamloops This Week

Enter The Sandman Centre.The Kamloops Blazers,

Sandman Hotel Group and the City of Kamloops announced on July 29 the rebranding of Kamloops' downtown arena as The Sandman Centre. The arena had been known as Interior Savings Centre (ISC) since 2005.

The new 10-year naming-rights partnership took effect on Aug. 31.

Tom Gaglardi is the Blazers’

majority owner and CEO of Sandman Hotel Group, which recently opened a new signature hotel across the street from ISC.

He chose not to disclose exact numbers, but Gaglardi said Sandman will pay more than Interior Savings has paid for nam-ing rights over the last decade — $120,000 per year for 10 years.

Interior Savings had submitted a bid to maintain naming rights, but was informed about one week ago that the city had partnered with Sandman Hotel.

Cool glass tastes good after warm round of golfSubmitted

Another day in Paradise and a nearly perfect evening for golf on Thursday, July 30. It might have been a little on the warm side but that made the cool glass of wine taste even better at the end of the round.

Rose Harley and Tanya Desjarlais did well on the hole chal-lenges, taking most of the wins for their flights. Well done, Rose, for the second Ladies Night in a row.

We had two visi-tors from the Barriere Ladies Club. Welcome Rose Seymour and Carol Willox.

The winners for the July 30 Ladies Night were: Flight#1 – Carol Hindle – low gross; Tanya Desjarlais – low net, long drive, long putt. No KP or long drive in 2 for Flight #1.

Flight#2 – Madeline Klassen – low gross; Carol

Willox – low net; Jan Johnston – KP; Joan Streadwick – long drive; Jane Olson – long putt; Marg Anderson – long drive in 2.

Flight#3 – Anna Mae Dee – low gross; Daisy Hystad – low net; Rose Harley – long drive; long putt and long drive in 2.

No KP for Flight #3.Tanya was the

most honest golfer by declaring her water ball on #4. Madeline had a wonderful KP on hole #7. Carol Willox had the lon-gest putt for all flights. Daisy had the least putts and Cleo Schwartz had the most. Daisy was the

closest to the windmill on #3. Tanya won the deuce pot for a well placed chip into the hole on #5.

Our sponsors for the week were: Fleetwest (Hole in one), Century 21 Realty, The Painted Turtle, Pharmasave, Wells Grey Inn and MacLennan Farms.

(L-r) Joan Streadwick, Jan Johnston and Jane Olson find some shade as they take part in Ladies Golf at Lacarya last week. Photo submitted

Make a tax-deductible donation in support of your community. Funds raised by the Foundation assist charitable organizations that improve health, contribute to culture, enhance community services and support families... all right here in the North Thompson.

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National SponsorsTitle Sponsor Provincial Sponsor

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All you need is a bike and the passion to end MS!

September 20, 2015

msbike.caREGISTER NOW! 1-888-304-6622

Thompson River Ride

Red Cross swimParticipants of the Levels 8, 9 and 10 Red Cross swim program head for the boat launch as part of their long distance swim requirements recently. Swimming lessons have been very well attended this summer so far, despite cooler weather for much of the first session. Photo submitted

Sandman Hotel Group obtains naming rights to Kamloops arena; Interior Savings era overMarty Hastings – Kamloops This Week

Enter The Sandman Centre.The Kamloops Blazers,

Sandman Hotel Group and the City of Kamloops announced on July 29 the rebranding of Kamloops' downtown arena as The Sandman Centre. The arena had been known as Interior Savings Centre (ISC) since 2005.

The new 10-year naming-rights partnership took effect on Aug. 31.

Tom Gaglardi is the Blazers’

majority owner and CEO of Sandman Hotel Group, which recently opened a new signature hotel across the street from ISC.

He chose not to disclose exact numbers, but Gaglardi said Sandman will pay more than Interior Savings has paid for nam-ing rights over the last decade — $120,000 per year for 10 years.

Interior Savings had submitted a bid to maintain naming rights, but was informed about one week ago that the city had partnered with Sandman Hotel.

Cool glass tastes good after warm round of golfSubmitted

Another day in Paradise and a nearly perfect evening for golf on Thursday, July 30. It might have been a little on the warm side but that made the cool glass of wine taste even better at the end of the round.

Rose Harley and Tanya Desjarlais did well on the hole chal-lenges, taking most of the wins for their flights. Well done, Rose, for the second Ladies Night in a row.

We had two visi-tors from the Barriere Ladies Club. Welcome Rose Seymour and Carol Willox.

The winners for the July 30 Ladies Night were: Flight#1 – Carol Hindle – low gross; Tanya Desjarlais – low net, long drive, long putt. No KP or long drive in 2 for Flight #1.

Flight#2 – Madeline Klassen – low gross; Carol

Willox – low net; Jan Johnston – KP; Joan Streadwick – long drive; Jane Olson – long putt; Marg Anderson – long drive in 2.

Flight#3 – Anna Mae Dee – low gross; Daisy Hystad – low net; Rose Harley – long drive; long putt and long drive in 2.

No KP for Flight #3.Tanya was the

most honest golfer by declaring her water ball on #4. Madeline had a wonderful KP on hole #7. Carol Willox had the lon-gest putt for all flights. Daisy had the least putts and Cleo Schwartz had the most. Daisy was the

closest to the windmill on #3. Tanya won the deuce pot for a well placed chip into the hole on #5.

Our sponsors for the week were: Fleetwest (Hole in one), Century 21 Realty, The Painted Turtle, Pharmasave, Wells Grey Inn and MacLennan Farms.

(L-r) Joan Streadwick, Jan Johnston and Jane Olson find some shade as they take part in Ladies Golf at Lacarya last week. Photo submitted

Make a tax-deductible donation in support of your community. Funds raised by the Foundation assist charitable organizations that improve health, contribute to culture, enhance community services and support families... all right here in the North Thompson.

Find us on the web at www.ntcommunitiesfoundation.com or on Facebook


Jeff Nagel, Black Press

BC Liberal backbencher Mike Bernier is B.C.'s new Education Minister, while predecessor Peter Fassbender takes over as Community, Sport, and Cultural Development Minister, with respon-sibility for TransLink as well.

The mini cabinet shuffle announced Thursday by Premier Christy Clark also shifts Coralee Oakes, who previously head-ed the ministry that deals with munici-palities, to Minister of Small Business and Red-Tape Reduction, with responsibility for the Liquor Distribution Branch.

Fassbender headed the province's negotia-tions with B.C. teachers during last year's strike. He held out for a negotiated settlement the province achieved rather than legislating teachers back to work, as had been the pattern in several previous teacher strikes.

The removal of TransLink from Transportation Minister Todd Stone's portfo-lio comes in the wake of the defeat by Metro Vancouver voters of a plebiscite on the cre-ation of a 0.5 per cent regional sales tax to fund transit expansion.

Fassbender, a Surrey MLA, has extensive history on the TransLink file as a former Langley City Mayor who once chaired the Metro mayors' council as it tried to persuade the province to grant a new revenue source.

Stone as minister made statements sup-portive of the mayors' plan and the new tax but did not actively campaign for it during the plebiscite required by Clark on any new tax.

Fassbender, along with fellow Surrey MLA Marvin Hunt, was more blunt, at one point speaking out against No campaign critics of TransLink's record.

"Is it totally mismanaged? I don't believe that, I never have," Fassbender told Black Press in March, pointing to audits in recent years. "The previous commissioner looked at it and said it was a well-run organization."

Metro Vancouver board chair Greg Moore welcomed Fassbender's new role.

"It think it's a good move," the Port Coquitlam mayor said. "He has a deep under-standing of the legislation and not only the challenges but also the opportunities of being able to work together to find solutions for TransLink."

Moore noted Fassbender, when he led the mayors' council, was "very proud" of the agreement struck in 2010 with then-premier Gordon Campbell to negotiate a new funding source. Mayors saw Clark's promise of a refer-endum as a betrayal of that deal.

NDP transportation critic Claire Trevena

called the shift in TransLink responsibility a "slapdown" for Stone "because he hasn't deliv-ered."

Bernier, a former Dawson Creek mayor with 20 years experience in the natural gas industry, is a first-term MLA for Peace River South.

Clark also shifted Naomi Yamamoto out of the small business ministry, making her Minister of State for Emergency Preparedness, underneath the transportation ministry.

Jordan Sturdy is now parliamentary secre-tary for energy literacy and the environment under Environment Minister Mary Polak – Bernier's previous post. He'll also chair the province's Climate Leadership Panel.

"We have the opportunity now to build on a record of student achievement with long-term labour peace in place, to strengthen our sup-port for small business, which is the

backbone of our economy, to work together with communities to prepare for the future, and to put in place a plan to prevent and manage emergencies or natural disasters so that our province can recover with our future secured," Clark said in a news release.

For some of you this has not been the best summer, and you may be wondering if life will ever be back to normal.

Tragedy, heartache, the loss of a loved one; all these things I know some of you have been going through.

How many times have we heard; “God will never give you more than you can handle,” or, “This wouldn’t happen if God didn’t think you could handle it?”

These statements are hogwash.

Nowhere in the Bible does it say, “God will never give you more than you can handle.”

We get this idea from 1 Corinthians 10:13

13 No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.

You see in this pas-sage Paul is talking about temptations, not sufferings. In fact, Paul tells us the opposite in 2 Corinthians 1:8-9

“8 For we do not want you to be unaware, brothers, of the affliction we experienced in Asia. For we were so utterly

burdened beyond our strength that we despaired of life itself. 9 Indeed, we felt that we had received the sentence of death. But that was to make us rely not on ourselves but on God who raises the dead.”

The statement; “God will never give you more than you can handle” causes us to look inward, not Godward. It causes us to believe we are in control, and we can handle whatever comes our way.

Friends, God doesn’t want us to handle anything on our own. He wants to help us walk through all our sufferings.

Look at what Paul says in verse 9:

“9 Indeed, we felt that we had received the sentence of death. But that was to make us rely not on ourselves but on God who raises the dead.”

First we must not look at this as God causing the suffering. The point Paul is mak-ing is that whatever suffering we are going through we can’t han-

dle it on our own. We need to rely on God, the one who raised Jesus. Look at what the Bible tells us in Psalms 46:1-3:

“1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. 2 Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, 3 though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its swelling. Selah.”

How do we tell a prisoner of ISIS, “Don’t worry, God won’t give you anything you can’t handle?” Or a mother whose children have been snatched by local rebels? Or some-one who has been diag-nosed with a terminal illness? Or someone who just lost a loved one from a tragic acci-dent or illness?

Friends, we can’t. We can, however, walk beside them in their tragedy and allow the love of God we have through Jesus to shine through us, showing them that God is there helping and comfort-ing them through it

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Clearwater

Christian Church

By Wayne Richardson

Think on These Things

Premier names new education, community ministers in shuffle

God is there helping and comforting, during troubles

Mini-shuffle shifts TransLink oversight to Fassbender

Former education minister Peter Fassbender is now minister of community, sport and cultural development. Black Press file photo

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Advertise your business for as low as $16/weekCall for more information or come in to the Times #14-74 Young Road

250-674-3343

Auto Repair & Towing

HindleMotors

Automotive Repair • Used Auto Parts • Mobile Repairs Designated Vehicle Inspection • C.V.I. Inspections

Commercial Truck & EQ Repair Fully Licensed Technicians

CLEARWATER TOWING LTD.24 Hour ServiceFree Scrap Car Removal516 Swanson RoadUsed Auto Parts

OFFICE: 250-674-3123or CELL: 250-674-1427 ®

••NOW DOING COMMERCIAL TRUCK REPAIR••

NELS HINDLE


Taylor, Epp & DolderLawyers

Wednesdays 9:00 a.m. - NoonBarriere Centre - 480 Barriere Town Road

Lawyer in attendance: Elmer Epp

Barriere 250-672-5244 • Kamloops: 250-374-3456

Lawyers

MOTOR LICENCE OFFICE

ICBC AgentDistrict of Clearwater

250-674-2733132 Station Road, Box 157, Clearwater, B.C. V0E 1N0Offi ce Hours: Monday to Friday - 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Open through the Noon hour

Motor Licence Office

Service • Sales • InstallationsStar Choice Approved Service TechnicianPhone: 250-674-0066 or 250-674-8877

email: [email protected]

Satellite Service

WELLS GRAY

TAXIAVAILABLE 24 HOURS • 7 DAYS A WEEK

250-674-2214 • 250-674-1542

Taxi Service

BUD’S WATER WELLS LTD.Toll Free 1-888-83WELLS OVER 25

YEARS EXPERIENCEResidential & Industrial Wells

Certifi ed Well DrillerDuane BochekKamloops, B.C.

Bus. (250) 573-3000Toll Free 1-888-839-3557

Water Wells

Safe ShelterIf you need help getting away from domestic abuse,

call Safe Home

(250) 674-2135 in Little Fort, Clearwater, Birch Island, Vavenby, Avola & Blue River

(250) 682-6444 in Dar eld, Barriere, Chu Chua, Louis Creek and McLure

Anytime day or night - Please don’t wait until it’s too late.Call us now. We can help.

If you would like to volunteer, call 250-674-2600 and ask for Wendy

Lawyer

Jim McCreightin Clearwater the 2 nd & 4 th

W ednesday of each month

Ph: 250-674-2255 (Clearwater)Toll Free: 1-888-374-3161

Located in the BB&R Insuranceoffice, Brookfield Mall

Jim McCreightin Clearwater the 2 nd & 4 th

W ednesday of each month

For all your legal needs, including:• Wills & Estates • Real Estate • Accident & Injury

Located in the Interior Savings Offi ce, Ph: 250-674-2255 or Toll Free: 1-888-374-3161

Nursery


Kodiak Kennels Breeding & Boarding

Breeders of Golden RetrieversPet Vacations at Kodiak Ranch

Lyle & Mary ThomasBox 189Clearwater, B.C. V0E 1N0

Ph. 250-674-0093Toll Free. 1-877-Kodiak9www.kodiakranch.com

Pick up and delivery available

KennelHorseshoeing

Cell: 250-682-5577 • Home: 250-674-4033

Interior Design

• C u s t o m B l i n d s & D r a p e r y • H o m e D é c o r F a b r i c• F l o o r i n g S a m p l e s • J o u r n e y m a n F l o o r I n s t a l l a t i o n s• P a i n t i n g - I n t e r i o r & E x t e r i o r • S m a l l R e n o v a t i o n s

• I n - H o m e D é c o r C o n s u l t a t i o n s

Call Val the Blind Gal250-674-1543

Toll Free 1-866-674-1543

Valerie PantonIn-home Décor Consultant 26 years experience

Jim PantonFloor Layer & Painter

37 years in the trade• • •

• C u s t o m B l i n d s & D r a p e r y • H o m e D é c o r F a b• F l o o r i n g S a m p l e s • J o u r n e y m a n F l o o r I n s t a l l a• P a i n t i n g - I n t e r i o r & E x t e r i o r • S l l R

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Styling on Highway 5

ContractingON CALL

Service CenterLandscaping

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Construction, Renos & DemosSeptic Service - Pumper TruckBackhoe & BobcatCertifi ed Traffi c Control & Tow Truck - 24 HoursTraffi c Control/Certifi edPortable toilet rentalsChimney SweepPlumbingWell Repair

Traffi c Control & Towing

RON ROTZETTER250-674-0145 / 250-318-7235

Call 250-674-1869

DIVISIONS

Naturalized Landscaping

Box 463Clearwater, B.C. V0E [email protected]

Tel: (250) 674-3444Fax: (250) 674-3444

Geoff Ellen, P. AGForest Agrologist

• Landscape Design • Xeric Dryscapes • Native Species Landscapes • Hydroseeded Lawns • Land Reclamation

• Agroforestry • Range Management • Raw Land Assessment/Ideas • Aerial Revegetation • Greenhouses

AMARANTH FARM & NURSERY - McLure BCColorado Spruce Blue/Green

1m to 3m’s - Burlapped & Basketed

$60 - $160 • Hundreds to Choose from

Large Caliper Colorful Shade Trees to 14’

Call Bob at 672-9712 • cell 819-9712Wholesale to the Public & Business

massage

Located In The Legion Building

BODY HARMONYShiatsu Clinic

Registered with N.H.P.C. & Canadian Refl exology Association

Open Tues., Wed. & Thurs. Call for day or evening

appointments(250) 674-0098

ACUPRESSURE & SHIATSU MASSAGE

JAYLEE DOG GROOMINGArlee Yoerger

Professional Quality Pet Grooming

3133 Hundsbedt RdVAVENBY BC

250-676-0052

Pet Grooming

Septic

ON CALL SEPTIC SERVICES in Clearwater will be in

Valemount, Blue River and Avola every fi rst Friday of each month.

Charges for septic pumps start at $250 plus tax. Charges are subject to pump volume, location of the tank

and dumping fees.We do require a minimum of 3 appointments

to be able to service your area.

Please call to make an appointment250-674-0145 or 250-674-1869

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Mon. - Fri. • 8am – [email protected] • 851 Yellowhead Hwy S.

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New funding program supports tourism sectorMinistry of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training and Responsible for Labour

VANCOUVER – Shirley Bond, Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training and Minister Responsible for Labour recently announced a new program to pro-mote B.C.'s tourism sector.

As part of Budget 2015, the legislature approved a one per cent increase to the maximum Municipal and Regional District Tax (MRDT) program rate

allowed under the Provincial Sales Tax Act – to three per cent from two per cent previously.

This change to the MRDT rate is entirely voluntary and will only apply to municipalities, regional districts or eligible entities that request the increase, and whose applications are approved by gov-ernment.

Communities that choose to increase their MRDT rate will also sponsor a new provincial Tourism Events Program.

The Tourism Events Program will help support the planning,

marketing, and organization of provincially significant events and celebrations that offer a high tourism value. Events supported through this program will grow tourism revenues by increasing the number of visitors coming to B.C. Events could include arts, cultural or sporting events such as the FIFA World Cup or Canada Winter Games.

The MRDT program has also been enhanced to include stron-ger accountability and reporting requirements for all communi-ties receiving the MRDT. Specific

revisions to the MRDT program requirements include:

• updated application require-ments for new applications, renewals or increases to the MRDT rate;

• enhanced reporting require-ments for all MRDT communities and additional reporting require-ments associated with communities requesting a three per cent MRDT rate;

• clarification on application and reporting timelines; and

• revised forms and templates for applications and reporting.

These revisions will help ensure

greater transparency in how the tax dollars are used, what they achieve, and how planned use of tax dollars aligns with local, regional and pro-vincial goals.

The enhanced MRDT program requirements and an updated appli-cation package for municipalities, regional districts and eligible entities who wish to introduce or increase the MRDT rate of tax in their des-ignated accommodation area will be available by Sept. 1, 2015.

More information on the Tourism Events Program will also be available by that date.

Health Canada reminds Canadians about the safe use of insect repellentsOTTAWA/CNW/

- Now that summer is here, many Canadians are enjoying time out-doors. Health Canada would like to remind Canadians about the importance of using insect repellents safely to avoid mosquito and other insect bites.

Bites from mos-quitos, flies, and ticks can cause a number of health problems from

itchiness and irritation to potentially serious diseases. Insect repel-lents help to minimize health risks from bites, but it's important to remember that they are a kind of pesticide and should be used only as directed.

There are steps you can take to avoid bug bites:

• Cover exposed skin with clothing as

much as possible, and only use insect repel-lents that have been approved by Health Canada. You can tell an approved product by the Pest Control Product (PCP) number on the label.

• Choose products that best suit your needs and activities. For example, if you plan to be outdoors for a short period of

time, choose a product with a lower concen-tration of repellent and re-apply only if you need a longer pro-tection time.

• Before using any insect repellent, make sure to read and fol-low the instructions and warnings on the label. Many insect repellent products have restrictions for use on children and on the

maximum number of applications allowed a day. Follow these instructions carefully.

• Apply only a small amount of repellent and only on exposed skin or on top of clothing. Never spray insect repellents directly into your face. Spray on your hands first and then apply to your face. Repeat applications only as

needed and as directed on the label.

• Keep all insect repellent contain-ers out of reach of children and pets. Supervise the applica-tion of insect repel-lents on children. Avoid applying repel-lent to children's hands to reduce the chance of getting the repel-lent in their eyes and mouths.

Report health and safety concerns

Report any adverse events to the manufac-turer, who is required by law to report it to Health Canada. Contact information can be found on the product label. You may also report an incident for products with a Pest Control Product (PCP) number directly to Health Canada


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Painting is just

another way of

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UPCOMING COURSES OFA LEVEL 1 SEPT 27 $95TRANSPORTATION ENDORSEMENT TBA $105FS 100 FIRE SUSPENSION TBA $135OFA LEVEL 3 SEPT 21 - OCT 2 $795

OFA Level 3 courses qualify candidates for certifi cation by WorkSafe BC as fi rst aid attendants in industry. TRU pro-vides instruction in both the theory and practice of fi rst aid. The OFA Level 3 examination will follow the completion of the course. Prerequisite: 16 years old

Fee: $795 (incl. book & exam)

Online Work-Related Training

• Confi ned Space Re-Entry• Construction Safety Training Systems (CSTS)• Fall Protection Awareness• Ground Disturbance• H2S Awareness• Lockout/Tagout Awareness• Petroleum Saftey Training (PST)• Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG)• WHMIS

Please call 250.674.3530 to make an appointment for online work-related courses.

Wells Gray Country

TO ADD YOUR COMMUNITY EVENT OR ORGANIZATION CALL THE TIMES AT 250-674-3343

Aug. 6: Disc Golf, Clearwater Ski Hill, 566 Dunn Lake Rd, 6:30 pm, everyone welcome.

Aug 6: Summer Nights music night, DLCC play � eld, 209 Dutch Lk Rd, 7-9 pm, hosted by various guild members and with featured guests.

Aug. 6: Star Gazing Festival, 25 km up Clearwater Valley Rd. (road to Wells Gray Park), gates open 7:30 pm, presentation 8:30 pm., admis-sion by donation.

Aug. 8: Legion BBQ, 257 Glen Rd, doors open 5 pm, dinner served 6 pm. Adults $12; children 7-12yrs $6, 2-6 yrs $3

Aug. 13: Summer Nights music night, DLCC play � eld, 209 Dutch Lk Rd, 7-9 pm, hosted by various guild members and with featured guests.

Aug. 13: Disc Golf, Clearwater Ski Hill, 566 Dunn Lake Rd, 6:30 pm, everyone welcome.

Aug. 18: Regular council meeting, 2 pm DLCC, 209 Dutch Lk. Rd

Aug. 19: Interior Savings Movie Night: Home (G), CSS � eld, movie starts at dusk, concession, suggested donation $3/person or $10/family

Aug 20: Summer Nights music night, DLCC play � eld, 209 Dutch Lk Rd, 7-9 pm, hosted by various guild members and with featured guests.

Aug. 22: Legion BBQ, 257 Glen Rd, doors open 5 pm, dinner served 6 pm. Adults $12; children 7-12yrs $6, 2-6 yrs $3

Sept 4-7: North Thompson Fall Fair & rodeo

Sept. 12: Canfor Summer BBQ, Rotary Sports Park, 12 – 3 pm

Sept. 18-19: Little Britches Rodeo Finals @ NTFF Grounds.

Sept. 20: Terry Fox Run. Walk, Run, Wheel or Ride.

Sept. 24-28: Provincial Winter Fair

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT• Indoor Market: Every Saturday May – Oct, 9 am – 12 noon, Elks

Hall.

• Tuesday Morning Coffee (TMC): Meets 10am – 11:30 @ Clearwater Community Baptist Church. All women and children welcome. (9:30-10 am Bible Study). Info 250-674-3624

• Women in Business Luncheon: Last Wed. of the mth at Wells Gray Inn, 12–2 pm. Preregister at 250-674-2700

• Clearwater Choir: Youth 3:30 - 5 pm; Adult 6:30 - 9 pm, Tues-days, Clearwater Christian Church

• Crafts & Conversations with Cheryl. Tuesdays 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at the North Thompson Aboriginal Sharing Center. Phone 250-674-3703 for more info.

• Clearwater Farmers’ Market May – Oct. Saturdays 9am– Noon. For more info please call Anne at 250-674-3444.

• M&M (Mrs. & Ms.) Social. Last Sun of the mth Wells Gray Inn. 1pm: 250-587-6503

• Blackpool Community Hall Coffee House; Local musicians – 2nd Fri. of the mth. 6:30pm. Concession, $3 or 2 for $5.

• Clearwater Elks Bingo - 2nd & 4th Wed. Elks Hall 5pm, Info call Phyllis 250-674-3535

• Cribbage Wed. at the Royal Canadian Legion. 12:30 pm.• Fun Darts Fri. at the Royal Canadian Legion. 6 pm.

• Upstream Community and Heritage Society open house Tues-days: 9am-9pm @ Avola School House, various activities. Info ph Fay 250-678-5302.

• Thompson Valley Quilters. Meet 2nd Wed. and 3rd Mon. of the mth at NTAC in the DLCC, 9 am - 4 pm. Info Linda 250-674-3437 or Dorothy 250-676-9270

• Vavenby Needle Arts Group. Meet every Tues. 11am - 4pm at Vavenby Community Center. Info Dorothy 250-676-9270

CHILDREN & FAMILIES• Racoon StrongStart - Raft River Elem school days Mon, Tues,

Thurs & Fri 8:45-11:45am

• Racoon StrongStart - Vavenby Elm school days Wed 8:50-11:50am

• Clearwater Breastfeeding Group: 3rd Wed. of every month 7:30pm @ YCS

• Mother Goose - Monday mornings, reg. Kerry 250-674-3530

HEALTH & HEALING• Hospice Grief Support: 2nd Thur of every mth, NT Funeral Home

1-3 pm, info 250-674-2400

• Shambhala Meditation Group: meets every Tuesday at Forest House 6:30-8:00 pm. Info: 250-674-3233.

• Connections Healing Rooms - Wed. 1-3pm (except stat. holi-days). 86 Young Rd. No charge. Sponsored by Living Streams Christian Church. www.healingrooms.com.

• Healthy Choices – Tues 9am Clearwater Christian Church bsmnt (behind Fields). $2/wk drop-in free. Kim 250-674-0224

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

RECREATION• Drop-in soccer: May-Sept. Tuesdays & Thursday at 7pm at CSS

� eld. Everyone welcome!

• Bowling: Mon. 10–12pm & 1-3pm; Thurs., 1-3pm. Seniors Centre at Evergreen Acres. 250-674-3675

• Clearwater Sno-Drifters: 1st Thurs every mth. 250-676-9414

• CNT Rod & Gun Club: 3rd Tues. of the mth. Blackpool Hall 7pm Nov., Jan., & Mar. AGM in May

• Volleyball: Winter, dates TBA, at Clearwater Secondary School Gym, $2 drop in. Info: 250-674-1878.

• Youth Group: ages 12-18, Sat. 7-10 pm Dutch Lake Community Center, info 250-674-2600

• Yoga Tree – Call or email Annie 250-674-2468 [email protected]

• Core Strength Fitness. Tuesdays. 10-11am 250-674-0001

• Badminton: Mon & Wed, Oct – Mar, CSS gym, 7:30-9:30 pm, $3 drop-in fee, info 250-674-2518

• Drop in Basketball: Winter, dates TBA, $2 drop in at Clearwater Secondary School Gym. Info: 250-674-1878

• Slo-Pitch: Clearwater mixed Slo-Pitch league May – July. Contact Carmen Archibald 778-208-1773, 250-674-2632

• Drop in Soccer: June -Sept, tues and Thurs, 6:30-8:00 PM, CSS � eld, $2 drop in, grade 8 to adult

SENIORS• BUNCO: 3rd Tue of every mth, Dutch Lake Seniors Drop-in Cen-

tre, 1:30 – 3 pm, info 250-674-2400

• Wells Gray Country Senior’s Society 3rd Sun Social Meet at the Wells Gray Hotel at 12:30pm for lunch or dessert, & chat

• Wells Gray Country Senior’s Society Book Club Last Thursday of the mth 2pm at the library. All seniors welcome.

• WGCSS Writers Circle: Meets 1st & 3rd Thur. @ Library

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Cards of ThanksA big thank you to all our cus-tomers and friends for the years of support.

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InformationBarriere A-A Meetings

Every Tuesday at 7:30pmPentecostal Church818 Amnesty Road

250-672-9643250-672-9934

CANADA BENEFIT Group - Do you or someone you know suffer from a disability? Get up to $40,000 from the Canadian Government. Toll-free 1-888-511-2250 or visit online at www.canadabenefi t.ca/free-assessment.

Clearwater Alcoholics Anonymous

Sunshine Group meets every Tuesday, 8 pm, Elks Hall

72 Taren Dr.Open to Everyone

For info contact Wendy 250-587-0026

Announcements

InformationDo you need help with

reading, writing or math?FREE confi dential adult

tutoring available.• Clearwater Literacy

250-674-3530 • Barriere Literacy

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Safe Home Response Providing a safe place to

escape for women and their children.

Volunteers always needed. Clearwater 250-674-2135

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

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Lost & FoundFound: Large boat cover. Found on Hwy 24. Please call 250-674-2634 if yours.

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Employment

Business Opportunities

HIP OR knee replacement? Arthritic Conditions/COPD? Restrictions in walking/dress-ing? Disability Tax Credit $2,000 Tax Credit $20,000 Refund. Apply today for assis-tance: 1-844-453-5372.

Career Opportunities

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION!In-demand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: Care-erStep.ca/MT or 1-855-768-3362 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

Education/Trade Schools

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START A new career in Graphic Arts, Healthcare, Business, Education or Infor-mation Tech. If you have a GED, call: 855-670-9765

Home Care/SupportRN, LPN and HCA position in Prince George, Kelowna, Fort St. John, Terrace. On-call, casual posi-tion with full-time hours currently avail. in Pr. George for HCAs. Send resume to [email protected], F: 250-717-7538.

Medical/DentalMEDICAL Transcriptionistsare in huge demand! Train with Canada’s top Medical Transcription school. Learn from home and work from home. Call today! 1-800-466-1535 www.canscribe.com or [email protected].

Employment

Trades, TechnicalCLASS 1 DRIVER in Golden, BC area. Start IMMEDIATELY. Experience is an asset. Call 866-344-2215 or Email: Shaun@bnwcontract ing.ca Competitive Wages & Benefi t Package.

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Home ImprovementsFULL SERVICE plumbing from parker dean. Fast, re-liable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1-800-573-2928

InsulationACCURATE Sprayfoam Ltd. is now booking for August and September in your area. Call our Toll Free # 1-877-553-2224 for more information.

Merchandise for Sale

Services

Moving & Storage• Indoor Storage Units • Offi ce space with equipment storage available. Hwy access for convenience & [email protected] Yellowhead Hwy 5

AuctionsBUD HAYNES & Ward’s Fire-arms Auction. Sat., Aug. 29, 10 a.m., 11802 - 145 St., Ed-monton, Alberta. Estate Stan Andruski of Manitoba. Website catalogue w/pictures online. To consign phone Linda 403-597-1095 or 780-451-4549; www.budhaynesauctions.com; www.WardsAuctions.com.

Heavy Duty Machinery

A-CHEAP, LOWEST PRICES STEEL SHIPPING Dry Storage Containers Used 20’40’45’53’ and insulated con-tainers all sizes in stock. 40’ containers as low as $2,200DMG. Huge freezers. Experienced wood carvers needed, full time. Ph Toll free 24 hours 1-866-528-7108 or 1-778-298-3192 8am-5pm. De-livery BC and AB www.rtccon-tainer.com

Misc. for SaleBrother Coverstitch 2340cv, 4 thread. New. Perfect condition. Paid $560 - sacrifi ce $450. Quilting, Raw edge fi nishing. Ph. 250-587-6595

DON’T OVERPAY! www.rtmi-homes.com “Your smart hous-ing solution” Canada’s largest provider of manufactured housing. Text or call (844-334-2960). In stock 16’/20’/22’ Homes on sale now!

STEEL BUILDINGS. “Our big 35th anniversary sale” 20x20 $4500. 25x24 $5198. 30x30 $7449. 32x36 $8427. 40x46 $12140. One end wall includ-ed. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca.

Misc. WantedWanted to buy: Used record player and/or with a tape com-bination. Call 250-587-6336

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The B.C. govern-ment exceeded its financial targets for the last fiscal year, and the economy grew enough that unions that signed on to the government's growth sharing formula will likely see a small pay increase in 2016.

Finance Minister Mike de Jong pre-sented the province's audited public accounts Wednesday, with a sur-plus of $1.68 billion, almost 10 times the size it was forecast to be. That was due mainly to higher personal, corporate and sales tax revenue in the later part of the fiscal year that ended in March.

Gross domestic product growth came in at 2.6 per cent for the year, ahead of the finance ministry's eco-nomic forecast council figure of 2.3 per cent.

Public service union contracts signed last year included a formula to distribute half of any gain above that independent forecast, translating to a 0.15 per cent additional raise on top of negotiated increases.

De Jong said the GDP numbers must still be finalized by Statistics Canada, and the adjustment to pay levels for employees in the health, educa-tion and other public services who signed on will be made in 2016.

De Jong said he is tracking the steeply ris-ing cost of the current forest fire season, and there is a contingency fund to cover whatever is needed. That uncer-tainty and international instability in Asia and Europe mean the government will not assume higher revenues will continue this year, he said.

Sales tax revenue exceeded budget fore-casts by $322 million, and corporate tax rev-enue was up $208 mil-lion. Property transfer tax was up $128 mil-lion, and all other taxes brought in $254 million more than forecast.

Natural resource revenue decreased by $18 million from 2013-14, despite an increase in forest revenue of $35 million due to econom-ic recovery. Less rainfall and snowpack led to a decrease of $74 million in power production.

Submitted

KAMLOOPS — The Mayor’s Gala for the Arts committee is now accepting proposals for original designs for the Mayor’s Awards for the Arts.

The Mayor’s Gala for the Arts committee will select a new award design this fall, and commission the successful artist to create three awards required to present at the ninth annual Mayor’s Gala for the Arts award

ceremony on Jan. 30, 2016.Proposals for designs in all

mediums including clay, wood, glass, copper and more will be accepted until Aug. 31, 2015.

Requirements for the awardThe selected design will be an

original work of art that achieves the following:

• Is distinctive and will be exclusive to the Mayor’s Gala for the Arts

• Represents the arts as inte-

gral to our community’s identity and vitality

• Has a presence without being overwhelming

• Able to withstand repeated handling

• Fabricated in long lasting materials

• Must be reproducible – to be awarded at successive Mayor’s Awards for the Arts ceremonies

• Not to exceed five pounds. The Mayor’s Gala for the

Arts recognizes and celebrates

excellence in all areas of artistic creation and contributions to the arts. The Mayor’s Awards for the Arts seek to increase visibility of the Arts in our region.

The Mayor’s Awards for the Arts for 2016 categories are Business in Support of the Arts, Emerging Artist, and Craft and Design.

Proposals

can be submitted by email to Kaitlin Methot at [email protected] or in person at #6-510 Lorne Street. To find out more information visit www.mayorsgalaforthearts.com.

18 -19Call for design – Mayor’s Award for the Arts

Economic growth means raises for unions

Finance Minister Mike de Jong shows chart of B.C. operating deficits and surpluses in recent years. Photo by Don Craig/B.C. government

B.C. can afford $10 a day child careCanadian Centre for Policy Alternatives

VANCOUVER: A $10 a day child care program in B.C. would largely pay for itself through the considerable boost to provincial and federal government revenues from more women participating in the workforce.

“Universal child care is entirely afford-able for B.C., either as a federal-provincial partnership or a B.C.-only program like the one in Quebec,” says Iglika Ivanova, a senior economist at the Canadian Centre

for Policy Alternatives and author of Solving BC’s Child Care Affordability Crisis: Financing the $10 A Day Plan.

The CCPA study builds on research by economist Pierre Fortin, which found large and almost immediate economic and fiscal benefits from the provin-cial child care plan launched in Quebec in the late 1990s. It enabled more women with young children to return to work, which boosted Quebec’s economy and gener-ated significant returns from higher tax rev-enues, reduced social assistance for families

with children, and lowered reliance on other income-tested benefits.

“It’s not unreason-able to expect the $10 a day child care plan in B.C. to pro-duce similarly large economic benefits,” says Ivanova. Her research finds that if B.C.’s experience were similar to Quebec’s, a $10 a day child care program in B.C. would significantly increase the workforce partici-pation of mothers of young children, grow B.C.’s economy by $3.9 billion per year, and generate about $1.3 billion in revenues for the provincial and federal governments.

The study models implementation of the $10 A Day Child Care Plan, an integrated early education and child care system pro-posed by B.C. child care experts. Over a 10-year period, the plan would reduce fees to $10 a day (waived for families with incomes under $40,000 a year), create enough spaces for all families who want them, and increase the quality of care.

The cost of the $10 A Day Plan has been pegged at $1.5 billion – only $200 million more than the increase in provincial and fed-eral tax revenues it would generate.


Submitted

Hot weather came early to B.C. this year but that means even more children will be playing outside now that school's getting out for summer break.

On average, 17 child pedestrians (aged five to 15) are injured in crashes each year in the Southern Interior.

Road safety is not always top of mind for kids so it's impor-tant to go over the rules of the road if

you're a parent and pay extra attention when you're behind the wheel, especially around playgrounds and residential areas.

On average, 153 child pedestrians (aged five to 15) are injured in crashes each year in B.C.*

Top tips for drivers:• Slow down: With

more children playing outside in the summer, be cautious and watch your speed, especially near playgrounds, parks and in residen-

tial areas. Playground speed limits remain in effect year-round.

• Watch for clues: In residential areas, a hockey net or ball can mean that kids are playing nearby. Remember that a child could dash into the street at any moment. Pay atten-tion and always antici-pate the unexpected.

• Watch for cyclists: Actively watch for cyclists on the road who might be harder to see. Make eye con-tact with them when-ever possible to let them know you have seen them. Shoulder check for cyclists before turning right and watch for oncom-ing cyclists before turning left.

Top tips for parents:• Focus on the

basics: Go over these important road safety tips with your chil-dren – even older children need to be reminded about road safety.

• Set a good exam-ple: Never jaywalk or run across the street. Where possible, cross at intersections with a pedestrian crossing light or marked cross-ing.

• Parked vehicles: Encourage your chil-dren to avoid short-cuts through parking lots or around parked cars where it's harder for drivers to see small children.

• Safe driving with

children: Relatives, friends' parents, and other caregivers often transport children in the summer. The law requires children be secured in car seats or booster seats until they are four feet nine inches tall or at least nine years old. Make sure your children's seats or boosters goes with them if they might travel without you by car.

• Cycling 101: Cyclist injuries from crashes with vehicles peak in July and August. It's never too early to teach your children safe cycling behaviour – it could help make it second-nature to them when they're older. Start by covering these basics:

– Cycle in a straight line, avoid weaving and try to be as pre-dictable as possible.

– When sharing a path with pedestrians, ride on the right hand side for everyone's safety. Use a bell or horn to alert others when you plan to pass.

– When turning, shoulder check well in advance, hand signal and then with both hands on the handle bars, shoulder check again before turning.

– Make sure chil-dren wear approved helmets that meet safety standards every time they ride their bikes and periodically inspect them for signs of wear.

18 -19

Keep kids safe on our roads this summer, ICBC urges drivers and parents


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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.

August 6 - 12, 2015

It almost seems as if something is work-ing against you this week, Aries. It could just be your overac-tive imagination. Channel your en-ergy into a creative project.

It’s nearly impos-sible to stick to your schedule this week, Cancer. Too many things will pop up, and you’ll be spending your time juggling multiple responsibilities.

Libra, a little daydreaming can be good for the soul. Give daydreams their due time, but remember to refocus on real life as well. You’re up to a chal-lenge you face this week.

Capricorn, continue with your consis-tent approach to handling your many responsibilities. You’re juggling a lot these days, and you’re benefitting from your work ethic.

Aquarius, adhere to your original plan this week, avoiding distraction until the tasks at hand are a distant memory. Your plan is reliable and sure to work.

You may get swept away in some life-like dreams this week, Taurus. It may be difficult to discern when you’re awake or asleep. Don’t get carried away.

Leo, your imagina-tion may push you in the wrong direc-tion this week. Day-dreaming instead of getting things done is risky. Focus on the tasks at hand.

Scorpio, your schedule is about to clear up so now is a great time to take some time off. You deserve a break after buckling down for so long. Relax and enjoy yourself.

It’s nearly impos-sible to hide your emotions right now, Pisces. So why not share them and get some support from friends and family?

Gemini, a profes-sional predicament may have you feel-ing as if you have been run ragged. Regroup, even if it means taking a few days off. This time away is just the remedy you need.

Virgo, your co-workers will come through in a big way this week. Make the most of this opportunitity to work together as a team, and it will pay dividends going forward.

You know what needs to be done, Sagittarius. You may not have enough manpower to get everything accomplished, so put out a few feelers to see who is up to helping.

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A p r i l 2 3 - 2 9 , 2 0 1 2

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.

August 6 - 12, 2015

It almost seems as if something is work-ing against you this week, Aries. It could just be your overac-tive imagination. Channel your en-ergy into a creative project.

It’s nearly impos-sible to stick to your schedule this week, Cancer. Too many things will pop up, and you’ll be spending your time juggling multiple responsibilities.

Libra, a little daydreaming can be good for the soul. Give daydreams their due time, but remember to refocus on real life as well. You’re up to a chal-lenge you face this week.

Capricorn, continue with your consis-tent approach to handling your many responsibilities. You’re juggling a lot these days, and you’re benefitting from your work ethic.

Aquarius, adhere to your original plan this week, avoiding distraction until the tasks at hand are a distant memory. Your plan is reliable and sure to work.

You may get swept away in some life-like dreams this week, Taurus. It may be difficult to discern when you’re awake or asleep. Don’t get carried away.

Leo, your imagina-tion may push you in the wrong direc-tion this week. Day-dreaming instead of getting things done is risky. Focus on the tasks at hand.

Scorpio, your schedule is about to clear up so now is a great time to take some time off. You deserve a break after buckling down for so long. Relax and enjoy yourself.

It’s nearly impos-sible to hide your emotions right now, Pisces. So why not share them and get some support from friends and family?

Gemini, a profes-sional predicament may have you feel-ing as if you have been run ragged. Regroup, even if it means taking a few days off. This time away is just the remedy you need.

Virgo, your co-workers will come through in a big way this week. Make the most of this opportunitity to work together as a team, and it will pay dividends going forward.

You know what needs to be done, Sagittarius. You may not have enough manpower to get everything accomplished, so put out a few feelers to see who is up to helping.

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Duplex / 4 PlexBarriere: Lg 1 bdrm apt (750 sq.ft.) on quiet St. in quiet 4-plex bldg. Apt has priv bal-cony w/good view and is locat-ed in the town of Barriere with a population of around 2,000. Pets are neg. 4-plex is located on lg lot w/plenty of parking for RV’s. NS in apt. Hydro is ex-tra. A 1-yr fi xed term. Contact Rick @ 250-682-2231

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Clearwater: Lg 3 bdrm farm-house on acreage. Lg kit, w/d, beautiful view, animals wel-come. Avail Aug. 1, $1200/mo + dd. Call Julie 250-674-0188

Suites, LowerBARRIERE: 1 bdrm bsmt apt for rent on Dunn Lk Rd close to high school, suitable for one person, N/S N/P, $750/mo heat/hydro included. DD. Ref.Avail Immediately 250-672-9958 or 250-319-5220

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Tom Fletcher – Black Press

The B.C. govern-ment exceeded its financial targets for the last fiscal year, and the economy grew enough that unions that signed on to the government's growth sharing formula will likely see a small pay increase in 2016.

Finance Minister Mike de Jong pre-sented the province's audited public accounts Wednesday, with a sur-plus of $1.68 billion, almost 10 times the size it was forecast to be. That was due mainly to higher personal, corporate and sales tax revenue in the later part of the fiscal year that ended in March.

Gross domestic product growth came in at 2.6 per cent for the year, ahead of the finance ministry's eco-nomic forecast council figure of 2.3 per cent.

Public service union contracts signed last year included a formula to distribute half of any gain above that independent forecast, translating to a 0.15 per cent additional raise on top of negotiated increases.

De Jong said the GDP numbers must still be finalized by Statistics Canada, and the adjustment to pay levels for employees in the health, educa-tion and other public services who signed on will be made in 2016.

De Jong said he is tracking the steeply ris-ing cost of the current forest fire season, and there is a contingency fund to cover whatever is needed. That uncer-tainty and international instability in Asia and Europe mean the government will not assume higher revenues will continue this year, he said.

Sales tax revenue exceeded budget fore-casts by $322 million, and corporate tax rev-enue was up $208 mil-lion. Property transfer tax was up $128 mil-lion, and all other taxes brought in $254 million more than forecast.

Natural resource revenue decreased by $18 million from 2013-14, despite an increase in forest revenue of $35 million due to econom-ic recovery. Less rainfall and snowpack led to a decrease of $74 million in power production.

Submitted

KAMLOOPS — The Mayor’s Gala for the Arts committee is now accepting proposals for original designs for the Mayor’s Awards for the Arts.

The Mayor’s Gala for the Arts committee will select a new award design this fall, and commission the successful artist to create three awards required to present at the ninth annual Mayor’s Gala for the Arts award

ceremony on Jan. 30, 2016.Proposals for designs in all

mediums including clay, wood, glass, copper and more will be accepted until Aug. 31, 2015.

Requirements for the awardThe selected design will be an

original work of art that achieves the following:

• Is distinctive and will be exclusive to the Mayor’s Gala for the Arts

• Represents the arts as inte-

gral to our community’s identity and vitality

• Has a presence without being overwhelming

• Able to withstand repeated handling

• Fabricated in long lasting materials

• Must be reproducible – to be awarded at successive Mayor’s Awards for the Arts ceremonies

• Not to exceed five pounds. The Mayor’s Gala for the

Arts recognizes and celebrates

excellence in all areas of artistic creation and contributions to the arts. The Mayor’s Awards for the Arts seek to increase visibility of the Arts in our region.

The Mayor’s Awards for the Arts for 2016 categories are Business in Support of the Arts, Emerging Artist, and Craft and Design.

Proposals

can be submitted by email to Kaitlin Methot at [email protected] or in person at #6-510 Lorne Street. To find out more information visit www.mayorsgalaforthearts.com.

18 -19Call for design – Mayor’s Award for the Arts

Economic growth means raises for unions

Finance Minister Mike de Jong shows chart of B.C. operating deficits and surpluses in recent years. Photo by Don Craig/B.C. government

B.C. can afford $10 a day child careCanadian Centre for Policy Alternatives

VANCOUVER: A $10 a day child care program in B.C. would largely pay for itself through the considerable boost to provincial and federal government revenues from more women participating in the workforce.

“Universal child care is entirely afford-able for B.C., either as a federal-provincial partnership or a B.C.-only program like the one in Quebec,” says Iglika Ivanova, a senior economist at the Canadian Centre

for Policy Alternatives and author of Solving BC’s Child Care Affordability Crisis: Financing the $10 A Day Plan.

The CCPA study builds on research by economist Pierre Fortin, which found large and almost immediate economic and fiscal benefits from the provin-cial child care plan launched in Quebec in the late 1990s. It enabled more women with young children to return to work, which boosted Quebec’s economy and gener-ated significant returns from higher tax rev-enues, reduced social assistance for families

with children, and lowered reliance on other income-tested benefits.

“It’s not unreason-able to expect the $10 a day child care plan in B.C. to pro-duce similarly large economic benefits,” says Ivanova. Her research finds that if B.C.’s experience were similar to Quebec’s, a $10 a day child care program in B.C. would significantly increase the workforce partici-pation of mothers of young children, grow B.C.’s economy by $3.9 billion per year, and generate about $1.3 billion in revenues for the provincial and federal governments.

The study models implementation of the $10 A Day Child Care Plan, an integrated early education and child care system pro-posed by B.C. child care experts. Over a 10-year period, the plan would reduce fees to $10 a day (waived for families with incomes under $40,000 a year), create enough spaces for all families who want them, and increase the quality of care.

The cost of the $10 A Day Plan has been pegged at $1.5 billion – only $200 million more than the increase in provincial and fed-eral tax revenues it would generate.


Submitted

Hot weather came early to B.C. this year but that means even more children will be playing outside now that school's getting out for summer break.

On average, 17 child pedestrians (aged five to 15) are injured in crashes each year in the Southern Interior.

Road safety is not always top of mind for kids so it's impor-tant to go over the rules of the road if

you're a parent and pay extra attention when you're behind the wheel, especially around playgrounds and residential areas.

On average, 153 child pedestrians (aged five to 15) are injured in crashes each year in B.C.*

Top tips for drivers:• Slow down: With

more children playing outside in the summer, be cautious and watch your speed, especially near playgrounds, parks and in residen-

tial areas. Playground speed limits remain in effect year-round.

• Watch for clues: In residential areas, a hockey net or ball can mean that kids are playing nearby. Remember that a child could dash into the street at any moment. Pay atten-tion and always antici-pate the unexpected.

• Watch for cyclists: Actively watch for cyclists on the road who might be harder to see. Make eye con-tact with them when-ever possible to let them know you have seen them. Shoulder check for cyclists before turning right and watch for oncom-ing cyclists before turning left.

Top tips for parents:• Focus on the

basics: Go over these important road safety tips with your chil-dren – even older children need to be reminded about road safety.

• Set a good exam-ple: Never jaywalk or run across the street. Where possible, cross at intersections with a pedestrian crossing light or marked cross-ing.

• Parked vehicles: Encourage your chil-dren to avoid short-cuts through parking lots or around parked cars where it's harder for drivers to see small children.

• Safe driving with

children: Relatives, friends' parents, and other caregivers often transport children in the summer. The law requires children be secured in car seats or booster seats until they are four feet nine inches tall or at least nine years old. Make sure your children's seats or boosters goes with them if they might travel without you by car.

• Cycling 101: Cyclist injuries from crashes with vehicles peak in July and August. It's never too early to teach your children safe cycling behaviour – it could help make it second-nature to them when they're older. Start by covering these basics:

– Cycle in a straight line, avoid weaving and try to be as pre-dictable as possible.

– When sharing a path with pedestrians, ride on the right hand side for everyone's safety. Use a bell or horn to alert others when you plan to pass.

– When turning, shoulder check well in advance, hand signal and then with both hands on the handle bars, shoulder check again before turning.

– Make sure chil-dren wear approved helmets that meet safety standards every time they ride their bikes and periodically inspect them for signs of wear.

18 -19

Keep kids safe on our roads this summer, ICBC urges drivers and parents

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Kellogg’sVector Cerealor Granola

317 g & 400 g

100% Whole Wheat

Bread450 g

Doré-MiHaloumi Cheese

Selected Varieties160 g

QuakerInstant Oatmeal

Selected Varieties228 g - 430 g

FRESH

DELI

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BAKERY In-StoreBaked

WESTERN CANADIAN OWNED & OPERATED

SOME ITEMS ARE SUBJECT TO GST AND PLUS DEP., RECYCLING FEE WHERE APPLICABLE*. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES. SOME ITEMS MAY NOT BE EXACTLY AS ILLUSTRATED. MEMBER OF THE CANADIAN FEDERATION OF INDEPENDENT GROCERS.

Prices Effective: Sunday, August 9th to Saturday, August 15th, 2015 CLEARWATER, 365 Murtle Crescent SW, (: 250 - 674 - 2213 Store Hours: Sunday - Saturday: 8:00 am - 9:00 pm

Smucker’s Jam

Selected Varietiesor Shirriff Marmalade

250 ml & 375 ml

FreshChicken Legs

Back Attached

ArribaTortilla Chips

Selected VarietiesOld Dutch

245 g & 260 g

LIMIT 2

UNBEATABLE SAVINGS

UNBEATABLE SAVINGS

Garden Salad or Cole Slaw

Fresh Express12 oz & 14 oz

UNBEATABLE SAVINGS

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