June 27, 2012

ECHOES OF SECOND CANYON A Community Newsletter

Clearwater BC

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*A Blast From the Past*

Music & Décor from the 50’s

Soups, Salads, Sandwiches,

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Centre

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Rhymes Along The Way A book of poetry

By Barbara Ferguson

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Clearwater

A Nautical Tale

I feel the need to write a verse With a catchy, short refrain About a family of pirates Who live in Pirate’s Lane. The names they use in public Seem like ordinary names, Like Bonnie, Chris and Coralie, Maya, Brynn and James, But when they roam the seas at night, Of course we may never meet, They use their real names out there Like One-eyed Dick and Pegleg Pete. Their banner, Skulls & Crossbones, Hangs high above the mast, And if the Coastguard sees them, They disappear very fast! They search the world for booty Of gold and precious stones, But then by Monday morning Of course they must be home. Their boat hides in the basement, They sail out at high tide, It’s long and lean with a tall, tall mast, But it isn’t very wide.

Pirate girls, like other children, Still have to go to school, Learn math and grammar, simple things, Like swimming in a pool; But their real lives are elsewhere, Steering the ship by night, Learning tides and storms at sea, With the moon and stars for light. This jolly plan of pirates, They have a Pirate Dog, Who helps them find their way back home When sailing in the fog. I think I’m sounding envious ‘Cause my life seems so slow— I wonder if they would take me with them— Just once— As a stowaway below?

By Barbara Ferguson

Do You Have a Child Starting Kindergarten This September?

Check out the Food Banks “Backpack Program”

The Food Bank is giving out a few backpack to all children who

are entering kindergarten this year to show the connection between

better health and better learning. The backpack will contain some

school supplies, nutritional snacks and information packages donated

by Interior Health and Food Banks Canada.

The Food bank is located at 741 Clearwater Village Rd and is

open Mondays and Fridays from 9 am to 12 pm. Call 250.674.3402 for

more information.

The Garden Gate…..and Beyond

From the Kitchen

Brookfield Shopping Centre

Clearwater BC

250.674.3122

“If you look the right way, you can see that the whole

world is a garden” From “The Secret Garden”

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If you need help getting away from domestic

abuse call SAFE HOME. 250.674.2135 (Clearwater

area) 250.682.6444 (Barriere area)

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Environmentally-conscious methods used

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with minimum order of 5 lbs

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Call Ted or Maureen 250.677.4308

Herbs and Their Therapeutic Uses

Dill: For upset gastro-intestinal tract. Indian scientists have found that dill’s limonene works just as well as prescription antibiotics at killing harmful intestinal bacteria such as E-coli. Dill pairs well with salmon, eggs, cucum-bers, chicken, cheddar cheese, mixed greens, clear soups, cream cheese, beets, carrots.

Cayenne: For congestion. The fiery capsaicin deactivates the neurotransmitter that is linked to congestion and pressure. The result is less sinus pressure and congestion. Cayenne pairs well with root vegetables, roasted poultry, rice, chocolate, leafy greens, shrimp, eggs, popcorn, beans, creamy soups.

Cilantro: For fatigue. The carboxylic acid in cilantro binds to heavy metals such as mercury in the blood and carries them out of the body. Their removal reverses the toxic build-up that causes chronic fatigue, joint pain and depression. Pairs well with seafood, avocadoes, black beans, steak.

Parsley: For bloating. Parsley is a natural diuretic that relieves bloat-inducing water retention by preventing salt from being re-absorbed into bodily tissue. Pairs well with grains, onions, Parmesan cheese, pasta, salad, seafood, tomatoes

Basil: For the blues. Basil boosts the brain’s production of dopamine and serotonin. According to Indian research-ers, basil can elevate your mood within 3 days. Pairs well with tomatoes, olives, strawberries, melon, fresh mozzarella, pizza, pasta, white fish, feta cheese.

Ginger: For nausea. Ginger calms digestive-tract spasms better than motion-sickness drugs, according to a study at Brigham Young University in Utah. Pairs well with citrus fruits, tea, sweet potatoes, pork, coconut, onions, relish, pears, rice.

Garlic : For resisting colds and flus. Garlic tends to reduce the frequency of colds and flu without any side effects. If you have a cold or the flu, take small amount of garlic every day until the infection disappears. Pairs well with beef, chicken, pork, lamb, broccoli, cauliflower, potatoes, tomatoes, salad dressings, (and so much more!)

Wendy’s Dill & Garlic Dressing 1 c sour cream ⅓ c Miracle Whip ¼ c fresh dill, roughly chopped or 1 tbsp dried dill 1-2 cloves fresh garlic, chopped or 1 tsp garlic powder ¼ c milk or cream*

Put all ingredients into a food processor or blender and process until smooth. Refrigerate for a few hours before serving.

*If you eliminate the milk, this also makes a good dip for raw vegetables or for a topping for baked potatoes

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Cheryl Thomas

Watkins

Call 250.674.3260

Products on display @

the NT Aboriginal

Centre

Barbara Pelton, RCRT, ST, CCI

For appointments call

250.674.0098

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The North Thompson Sharing Centre: A Place for Everyone

Have you checked out the North Thompson Aboriginal Centre lately? If not, you really should. They have so much to offer, whether you are Aboriginal or not, everyone is welcome. The Aboriginal Sharing Centre first opened its doors in April of 2010. It was started as part of the Aboriginal Engagement of Success by 6 to provide a place to gather and share the Aboriginal culture and traditions of the peoples of the North Thompson Valley. It has grown extensively since then into a place where everyone, not just Native people, can drop in for a cup of coffee and friendly conversation with the volunteer on duty or can browse for the perfect gift among the work of many artists. Ever wanted to try making a dream catcher, pine needle basket or maybe even a drum? The Centre holds classes to show you how to make these crafts and more. The Centre also hosts family events quite regularly where everyone can come and join in on a BBQ and traditional games such as lahal. The focus of the Sharing Centre is on the values of raising children in a traditional way. By valuing the development of young children, by spending time in an unstructured yet wholesome way, they are hoping to be setting the example to all, that spending quality, sharing times with your family will make life much richer for all. The Elders, in the traditional family, lived with the families. They shared the stories of their lives, and the stories that their grandparents passed down –teaching life lessons in a very non-threatening, easy to remember way with the young ones. These lessons help them to develop their own skills and becoming aware of and proud of their culture and their heritage, true, but also opening up their minds to the responsibilities we all have towards the earth and the many other creatures we depend on to help life to happen for all of us. The Aboriginal Sharing Center is partnered with Success By 6 the Aboriginal Engagement & Yellowhead Community Services, (both Clearwater & Barriere), United Way of Kamloops, and many, many, local business’s. The Centre is run by volunteers (they could use more). They are always open to suggestions, ideas, & comments, so stop by the Sharing Center and let them know what you would like to see happen. Call them at 250.674.3703 or e-mail cindy.w@yellowheadcs.ca.

The Sharing Centre is located at 751 Clearwater Village Rd, in the Community Resource Centre building .

The Aboriginal Sharing Center is

sponsored by Success By 6 &

Yellowhead Community Services

A Place for Everyone:

The North Thompson

Aboriginal Sharing Centre

751 Clearwater Village Rd

(in the Community Resource

Centre Building)

250.674.3703

E-mail: cindy.w@yellowheadcs.ca

Everyone Welcome

Sept 16: Pot Luck Gathering

at noon. Bring a friend and

a dish to share

The Bulletin Board

Wanted: volunteers to help compile joke books

for distribution to our hospital, senior’s facilities &

more. Some material available to start you out.

Contact Fran McRae at Evergreen Acres or call

250.674.3326

Wanted: Piano player(s) needed as choir

accompanist(s) for NEW community, youth and

children's choirs in Clearwater. Please contact

Leah 250-957-8440 or leahpepperjones@live.ca

For a toonie, you

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mid month issue

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Dec—drop off by

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If you need help getting away from domestic abuse

call SAFE HOME. 250.674.2135 (Clearwater area)

250.682.6444 (Barriere area)

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Erica’s Everything Emporium Clothing Store and Boutique

Psychic and Tarot readings are also available.

58 Young Rd, Clearwater BC

250.434.4559

Birds smarter than seven year old kids: Study

From London: No matter how bright you think your child is, until the age of seven, children are no brainier than the birds. Researchers at the University of Cambridge during simple experiments found out that birds did just as well as children up until the age of seven, The Daily Mail reported. By pitting birds against boys and girls using tests inspired by the Aesop's fable in which a thirsty crow is able to drink from a pitcher after using pebbles to raise the water level to within its reach. In two of the three tests the birds, Eurasian jays, did just as well as the seven-year-old children. After this, the human mind proved superior to the bird brain. The experiments built on earlier work in which jays quickly learned that adding stones to a cylinder half-filled with water would bring a tasty treat floating on the surface within reach of their beaks. In a second task the jays, colourful members of the crow family and about the same size as jackdaws, realized it was better to use pebbles, which sink, than corks, which float. When Cambridgeshire children, aged four to ten, were set similar tasks, they did as well as the jays on the first, up to the age of seven. From the age of eight, the pupils learned more quickly than the birds. The pattern was similar with the second task, except four-year-old children did worse than the jays. However, a third, more complex, task separated the youngsters from the birds. It again involved dropping objects into water to raise its level. But this time, a U-shaped tube was used, with the join at its bottom hidden; giving the impression it was two separate tubes. This appeared to confuse the birds. However, the children did as well as before. The researchers said this shows children are better at putting precon-ceptions aside. Lucy Cheke, a PhD student, said: "It is a child's job to learn about the world. They can't do that if they're limited by a preconceived idea about what is or is not possible. For a child, if it works, it works. The birds, however, found it much harder to learn what was happening because they were put off by the fact it shouldn’t be happening." From: http://zeenews.india.com/news/eco-news/birds-smarter-than-seven-year-old-kids-study_789876.html

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Yellowhead Hwy, Clearwater, BC

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Meeting & Banquet

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Open at 7 am daily

Live music every Thursday night

Voice teacher new to town. *Looking for

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website for more info: leahpepperjones.com or

call 250-957-8440

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What the Stars Say Brought to you by ‘Erica’ at Erica’s Everything Emporium

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403 263 1039 in AB

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Horoscopes for September

Aries will be off to a slow start until Venus moves

into Leo on the 7th. Your charm works on most

people now. All juiced up and ready to go, your

plans take shape. Some of you slow pokes that

haven’t made the necessary changes to your lives

are feeling an urgency now to do so.

Geminis have so many people and things coming

at you, you’ll be challenged to make sense of it

all. Jupiter still resides in your sign and has given

you too much of everything. Research new

ventures or people before you buy into them.

Make a concerted effort to retreat to get

organized not overwhelmed.

Taurus may notice an impending pressure to

reevaluate your lives. Saturn’s so to be arrival

into Scorpio is making you feel a little weird.

This month isn’t helping. There’s a hectic ener-

gy all about. It would benefit you to let go of

some of that stubbornness and enjoy the oppor-

tunities chaos brings.

This month we have the equinox on the 22nd. The new Moon is on the 16th, in Virgo, this month and the full moon is on the 30th,in Pisces. This month with the Sun in Virgo then moving into Libra, we’ll be in the mood to get back to work and school. Virgo is productive and busy.

Cancerians are more outspoken about their

emotions and opinions. Particularly during the

first half of the month. You can stand out and

make the mark you want. The intuitive part of

you is powerful and especially accurate. Mars in

Scorpio gives you a louder voice and a shot or

bravery. Look out world!

Virgonians are probably busy making their own

cakes…you’re good at most things. Stand still

for a moment and have a look at what’s around

you. Choose what and who warrants your

energy and what doesn’t. Be honest and aware

of the path you make. Otherwise, you can be

swept up by every project and in every direction.

Happy birthday!

Leo may be coming back down to earth after a

crazy summer. There is a desire for self-

improvement with Venus in Leo after the 8th.

Your creativity is needed more at work/home

too. What a wonderful time to begin new

projects and have fun with them. This is an

opportunity to catch up. Don’t blow it

socializing.

Librans are getting a chance to enjoy the hard

work they’ve put into recreating their realities.

Heading into your birthday cycle empowers you,

allowing you to execute the last bits of your

plans. Be mindful of your health. Emotionally

your feeling rejuvenated, but your bodies may

need more time to balance.

Sagittarius will go through a strange sensation of

being aimless for a short time. The usual

carefree energy has been replaced with a feeling

of limbo. You’re meant to stop and look more

closely at your possibilities, really think about

them. Opportunities are more serious and can

lead to bigger better rewards. It’s an adventure!

Scorpions can sense the change in the air. You

are restless and need to be more in tune with life.

Mars is giving you terrible ants in your pants.

Make intelligent decisions this month. Even the

typically scrutinizing Scorpion can be

impetuous. As you rarely do anything halfway,

your actions have greater consequences. Use

Mars’ energy to finish things undone.

Capricorns will be relieved to see life is back to

normal. You’re ready to dig in. Unfortunately,

you spend a good portion of this month getting

others organized. This month still sees Saturn in

Libra and it keeps you in check just a bit longer.

Inch ahead, you can make a mad dash next

month.

Pisces are getting on top of all those loose ends.

You have the momentum to make a dent in your

workload. Your downfall is being pulled into the

drama in other people’s lives. This month is

about YOU. Treat yourself the way you would

treat one of those poor waifs that needs you so.

Then there will be more of you to go round.

Aquarians have Mars and Venus affecting them.

Projects and jobs need fine-tuning. You will keep

trying to ‘get it right’ with what you’re working on.

Try not to get too grouchy, unexpected cool

things are happening too. You need to be open

to receive them, not distracted by the ongoing to

do list.

If you need help getting away from domestic

abuse call SAFE HOME. 250.674.2135 (Clearwater

area) 250.682.6444 (Barriere area)

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Stonehenge Inspired by Sound Illusion, Archaeologist Suggests

Theories about the purpose of Stonehenge range from a secular calendar to a place of spiritual worship. Now, an archaeologist suggests that the Stonehenge monument in southern England may have been an attempt to mimic a sound-based illusion. If two pipers were to play in a field, observers walking around the musicians would hear a strange effect, said Steven Waller, a doctoral researcher at Rock Art Acoustics USA, who specializes in the sound properties of ancient sites, or archaeoacoustics. At certain points, the sound waves produced by each player would cancel each other out, creating spots where the sound is dampened. It's this pattern of quiet spots that may have inspired Stonehenge, Waller told an audience Thursday (Feb. 16) in Vancouver, British Columbia, at the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. The theory is highly speculative, but modern-day experiments do reveal that the layout of the Stonehenge ruins and other rock circles mimics the piper illusion, with stones instead of competing sound waves blocking out sounds made in the center of the circle. In support of the theory, Waller pointed to myths linking Stonehenge with music, such as the traditional nickname for stone circles in Great Britain: "piper stones." One legend holds that Stonehenge was created when two magic pipers led maidens into the field to dance and then turned them to stone. Waller experimented by having blindfolded participants walk into a field as two pipers played. He asked the volunteers to tell him whenever they thought a barrier existed between them and the sound. There were no barriers in the field, but acoustic "dead spots" created by sound-wave interference certainly gave the volunteers the impression that there were. "They drew structures, archways and openings that are very similar to Stonehenge," Waller said. Waller believes the people who built Stonehenge more than 5,000 years ago may have heard this sound-canceling illusion during ceremonies with musicians and thought it mystical, spurring the creation of the stone circle. Though the theory is unlikely to settle the mystery of Stonehenge, Waller said he hopes to highlight the importance of considering sound in archaeology. Rock art sites are often in areas where cave acoustics are particularly prone to echoes, he said, suggesting that ancient people found meaning in sound. "Nobody has been paying attention to sound," Waller said. "We've been destroying sound. In some of the French [rock art] caves, they've widened the tunnels to build little train tracks to take the tourists back – thereby ruining the acoustics that could have been the whole motivation in the first place."

From: http://www.livescience.com/18525-sound-illusion-stonehenge.html

CLEARWATER FOOD BANK 250.674. 3402

Do you have pint-sized or jelly jars you don’t need?

Drop them off at 741 Clearwater Village Rd.

This Month’s Donation Wish List:

coffee hand soap Peanut butter

Jam

Sugar

Food Bank hours

Monday & Friday,

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Back to

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Hair Bands

New: Natural Baby Products

Scrapbooking, knitting, sewing & beading supplies, ribbon & lace

Natural products from Hybrid Cosmetics

Many great gift ideas! Located at 543 Swanson Rd

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Books by Friendship Soup Publishing:

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Scrumptious Salads

Soups Galore

Christmas Delights

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Address Book

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The North Thompson Communities Foundation

The North Thompson Communities Foundation Board members meet once a month to discuss the man-agement of the Foundation. As a member of the Communities Foundations of Canada, we need to be very diligent at this task. The NT Communities Foundation was founded when Weyerhaeuser closed their doors many years back. The Board of Directors of the day invested the $50,000 with the Vancouver Foundation in a Matching Fund account. Each year we “grant” the interest from these investments and those we have with the Interior Savings Credit Union back into the Communities of the North Thompson Valley. What kinds of things do we support? Community building efforts are our favourite. We have assisted with the re-vamping of community halls such as those in Blue River and Upper Clearwater. We have supported clubs such as the 4H, the Ski Club and a variety of recreational Clubs. We have funded clean-up projects and art projects. Earlier this spring we offered a course in proposal and grant writing at the Little Fort Hall – it was well attended and people appreciated the information. The list is long and wonderful, and if your group is a recipi-ent, you may have even heard of us. Leadership development is at the heart of the Foundation world. Part of being a good leader is being a good listener, being able to accept help, offer advice, and ensure that a task is getting done. Mostly though, it is the willingness to work with a team of individuals towards a common goal. Check out our brand new web-site at www.ntcommunities.com and maybe even look for me or anoth-er Board member to have a conversation. We would love to work with your group or yourself as an individual towards the future development of the Foundation. The Foundation world is an exciting one. This year we are encouraged in our good work, by the Gover-nor General, David Johnson, himself. Mr. Johnson is calling for a return to the Smart and Caring Canada that we all grew up in and loved. You are welcome to ponder that concept and decide what it means to you. You are also welcome to build the Foundation of this valley

2012 Chairperson, Cheryl Thomas