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Cleans It All! Lamming Mills reunion 2 Borealis shakes things up 3 Curling rink tax 5 Wicked wildfires 7 Goat River beckons 8 PM42164515 Thursday, August 24, 2017 Volume 8 Issue 33 $1.90 + GST Golden Dirt Boys 10 ($1.30 when you subscribe) “Brutal, unsafe;” reaching Watchers of the sky the Terry Fox Monument Mike Berkenpas and his group of hikers made the summit of Mount Terry Fox in record time, but when they went for the monument, things got tricky. by ANDRU MCCRACKEN “It was loose shale. We couldn’t get down the same way,” he said. Mike Berkenpas wasn’t supposed to And just then mother nature threatened hike to the monument that day. He wasn’t to throw a curveball. even planning for the summit, which “There was some weather coming in. I was much closer. In fact he had signed was really rushing to get them off of that up to lead enthusiastic, but lesser skilled peak because at that point we didn’t have Terry Fox Trekkers as far as the subpeak. a way off. If that weather came in and Thanks to his great attitude and amaz- socked us in we wouldn’t be able to find a ing athleticism, he was able to fill in for way back down from the ridge,” he said. another volunteer at the last moment. The trekkers were still taking pictures That meant ascending 2600 metres (or of the monument when Mike ended the 8500 feet) over 28 kilometres. photo session early. And the walk through the park, was He led the group in the opposite direc- anything but. tion they needed to get back. Then they “We got to the peak really quickly. There encountered hail. were maybe four of us there almost before The extraordinary journey ended safely anyone [else] left the repeater,” he said. after just 12 hours, which is a very speedy After getting to the peak, his group of day for what was accomplished. well-prepared hikers mulled going to the Mike is left with mixed feelings about monument. the trek. Two were keen to go, so Mike decided to “The suffering and the effort involved take them. forces reflection for sure. It may not “We checked to make sure we had lots be worth doing if it was too easy,” he of water, food, everyone had raingear and said. “The people that come like that stuff,” said Mike. it’s hard and they like that it is harder He hadn’t actually been to the monu- than they thought it would be. They are ment but had a good idea of how to get pretty emotional when they get to the there. top, they can’t believe the feat they have As they climbed up the steep slope to accomplished.” the monument things got sketchy. Mike However, he thinks that some changes realized they probably should have been should be considered. roped in. “My personal opinion is that the monu- “I had no idea how hard it was going to ment and the peak should be the same be,” he said. “It was way more technical thing,” he said. than anything we had encountered up “All three of us agreed that the hike up until that point. There were some very to the monument was brutal and not nervous moments.” worth the effort. ListingsListings They made it up safely, but that set them I don’t think it is safe for the average onon P15!P15! up for new challenges. hiker.” Megan and Zoe Pawliuk were all set for the rare solar eclipse Monday morning, despite the cloudy weather. They and their grandpa Paul Johnson caught a quick glimpse of the eclipse through the clouds. See Paul’s photo on P14. / PAUL JOHNSON Prince George therockymountaingoat.com One call • Water damage/flood response APPLY BY EMAIL TO • Auto detailing NOW HIRING! 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The log home is inviting and well-maintained, with cottage touches and a covered deck for your morning coffee. Fenced with cattle guards, the property is ideal for the hobby farmer or horse lover. Only minutes from town, this is truly the best of all things. Top: Jeff and Laura Corbett / Bottom left: James Corbett at the wheel of the army jeep. / Bottom right: Dorothy Ganz Schafer (in blue jacket) whose brother worked for the mills, and Elsie Lamming Martin (pink jacket; daughter of Oscar Lamming, who opened the mills in 1943) / MONICA MARCU by MONICA MARCU Roughly 100 former residents – some of whom now live in McBride and others who travelled a distance – Last weekend, former residents of Lamming Mills gath- came together for the reunion and to celebrate old times. ered for a Show and Shine and reunion. The reunion included a dinner, show and shine, memo- $120,000 rabilia display, and a 2hr program of songs, stories and memories of Lamming Mills and its residents. Lot 2 Small River, Valemount The town of Lamming Mills is one of the oldest settle- Looking for bare land in the Valemount ments in the Robson Valley. In the 1950s, 250 people area? This 4.5 acre property is part of a lived there. 7-lot community about 20 minutes north of The sawmill and community was established in 1943 town. With a water easement in place, and by 7th Day Adventists and the mill employed about 70 a roadway into the lot, you are halfway there Back to school! people. The town had about 60 houses, a school (Grade to creating your getaway place. Sitting high 1-8, still functional today), a church and a post office. above the Small River valley, this lot is rural yet We’ve Many families moved there in 1943, some from AB, and accessible. Look no further for your piece of got left around 1969 when the post office finally closed its the valley. doors. The mill was sold in 1968. Until then the commu- school nity, although self-sustained and small, was bustling and Shelly Battensby, Realtor supply thriving. In the winter, the road to McBride was often Different. Better. lists! closed. Centre City Realty According to organizers, the reunions usually happen Cell: 250-566-1086 every two years and the gathering is important to teach Office: 250-562-3600 Valemount IDA • 250-566-4594 the young generation about their history and heritage. www.valemountmcbridelistings.com 1163 5th Ave, Valemount Each office independently owned and operated. Valemount | Dunster | McBride | In Print | Online Thursday, August 24, 2017 3 The Corporation of the Village Borealis bends Ministers’ ears; of McBride Employment Opportunity – gets ready to drill Public Works (PW1) The Corporation of the Village of McBride is looking for a Public Works Labourer (PW1). This position is classifi ed as a Full Time, permanent position and will entail working Friday, Saturday and Sundays. Employees in this position are under the Direction of the Public Works Foreman, and the Lead Hand in the Foreman’s absence. Reporting to the Public Works Foreman, the successful applicant will perform a variety of duties which include, but are not limited to, maintenance, repairs and improvements to Roads and Sidewalks, Water and Sewer Systems, Cemetery, Parks, Buildings, and training on Operation of Equipment (backhoe, dump truck, loader, etc.). Manual labour, garbage collection, minor repairs and maintenance and operation of various small tools, vehicles and equipment are required. This position requires the individual to be safety conscious and be able to work with limited supervision. The successful applicant will be required to have completed Grade 12 and must possess a valid BC, Class 5 Drivers Licence. Air Brake Endorsement is preferred. Preference will be given to applicants who possess certifi cation in Water Distribution and Wastewater Distribution. Wages are determined by CLAC Local 501 Collective Agreement. A resume complete with references, qualifi cations and work experience should be submitted to: Matthew Slaney, Public Works Foreman Village of McBride 100 Robson Centre PO Box 519 McBride, BC V0J 2E0 Telephone: (250)569-2229 Fax No: (250)569-3276 Resumes must be received in person or by mail before 2pm, August 31, 2017 We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Do you have a news tip? Call us! 250-566-4606 One of the seismometer stations set up by Borealis GeoPower south of Valemount in conjunction with the University of Calgary and a company called Nanometrics. / SUBMITTED by LAURA KEIL and possibly in perpetuity, Thompson says. The work was done in collaboration with University of Borealis GeoPower was in Victoria last week making Calgary researchers and a company called Nanometrics. sure the new Provincial NDP government and the Green These are the first seismic monitoring meters for geo- Party know about the Canoe Reach geothermal project, thermal in Canada, Thompson says.
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