Barriere Star Journal, October 03, 2013

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Riders of all ages ride to support the Food Bank

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Food Bank regains non-profit status ..... page 3

Simpcw hosts open house Chu Chua Community Hall

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Barriere Elementary’s ribbon cutting

Barriere rider Greg Janis and his son Dawson Janis were all smiles as they ride through town while participating Barriere’s annual Thunder Alley Stomp’n Toy Run last Saturday.

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By Margaret Houben North Thompson Star/Journal Barriere’s 7th Annual Thunder Alley Stomp’n Toy Run was very aptly named, as the bikes did sound like thunder as they passed through the streets. Over 40 motorbikes took part in the Toy Run. Paul and Barb Morris started this event four years ago as a non-profit fund raiser in memory of Nicky Grummett. Grummett, at the age of five, started collecting bottles and cans so he could give the money to families less privileged. Sadly, he passed away at the age of 15 in a motorcycle accident. The Toy Run is held in honour of both Nicky Grummett and his father Colin Grummett, who passed away from cancer.

Bikes started arriving in numbers at the AG Foods parking lot at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28. By 11:45 a.m. the lot was getting full, people were chatting, checking out the bikes,

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and enjoying the coffee and donuts served by volunteers from the Food Bank. “This is the single biggest fundraiser for the Food Bank,” stated Rose Seymour, one of the Food Bank volunteers. “The donations of toys alone make Christmas so much better for many local families, and the donations in cash help us keep our shelves stocked when donations of food items are low.” Indeed, for a small community like Barriere, every donation – large or small – counts!

At noon the run began, winding it’s way throughout the different segments of town, collecting donations along the way. By the time they ended up at the Morris’ home, a pick-up truck load, both box and back seat, was totally filled with food and toy donations that were then brought to the Food Bank. After the run, there were a bunch of games then everyone went to the Legion for a steak dinner and dance. Despite the power outage during the dance, festivities were

able to continue when generators were brought in for power.

The money from the coffee and donut sales, the 50/50 drawn at the Morris’ and numerous other cheque donations totaled approxi-

mately $2,855. Then, of course, there were the proceeds from the dinner at the Legion, the silent auction, etc, which came to another $3,832. This brings the total to over $6,687.

Riders make their way up Barriere Lakes Road to participate in the bike games that were held before the dinner and dance.

Star/Journal photos by Lisa Quiding

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MP McLeod has new duties Kamloops This Week KamloopsThompson-Cariboo Conservative MP Cathy McLeod is taking on new duties after Prime Minister Stephen Harper shuffled his parliamentary secretaries this past week.

McLeod, formerly the parliamentary secretary for National Revenue, will now assist with two ministerial portfolios: Labour and Western Economic Diversification.

Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo Conservative McLeod said MP Cathy McLeod. she’s “really Star/Journal file photo pleased” with her new assignments.

“It’s really important in terms added a dozen new secretaries as of supporting the west and sup- part of the shuffle.

MPs are paid $160,000 a year porting economic growth,” she and earn an additional $16,000 said. parliamentary-secretary McLeod is one of 11 secre- for taries reassigned. Harper also posts.

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Coroner probes B.C. youth suicides Despite the media Almost half BC NEWS and political focus on of the teens in bullying, an analysis of the study were recent youth suicides 17 and 18, in B.C. has found that and two out bullying was a factor in of three suconly one in four cases. cessful suicides The B.C. Coroners were boys. Of Service released the rethe 91 cases, port of a death review 18 were abwith panel Sept. 26, lookoriginal, a rate Tom Fletcher ing at 91 youth suicides about twice as between 2008 and 2012. It rec- high as the general population. ommends better coordination Michael Egilson, who chaired between schools, hospitals and the B.C. Coroners Service Child mental health services to iden- Death Review Panel, said the next tify teens at risk of suicide, and step is to meet with young people follow-up after suicides to deter- to get their input into how best to mine drug use, sexual orientation reach vulnerable teens before they and other possible risk factors. harm themselves.

More than 60 per cent of NDP children and family deyoung people studied had previ- velopment critic Carole James ous or current contact with the said more awareness and study mental health system, the largest of the problem is helpful, but common factor. But 27 per cent of the cases were teens who took their lives without any previous warning signs identified by family, school or people in the community.

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the recommendations have been made in other studies by coroners and Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, B.C.’s independent children’s advocate.

James said parents often describe a “revolving door” where teens with mental illness go to emergency, get medication and are told to return to the hospital or call police if they have another crisis.

Meanwhile they go on a waiting list for counselling or residential treatment, which can take several months.

James said when she questioned Minister of Children and Family Development Stephanie Cadieux in budget debates this summer, she was told there are no more resources in the current budget to expand youth mental health services.

Notice of Annual General Meeting LOWER NORTH THOMPSON COMMUNITY FOREST SOCIETY Advance notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Lower North Thompson Community Forest Society will be held on Thursday, October 17, 2013 at 7:00pm at the North Thompson Volunteer Centre located at 4936 Barriere Town Road (District of Barriere Building), at which time it is intended that Directors be elected for the ensuing year.

As per the by-laws of the Society: A member seeking to stand for election as a Director on the Board of the Society must meet the following criteria: a) A person must be a member in good standing. b) A person must submit a written nomination, signed by two other members in good standing. c) A person has not been convicted of an indictable criminal offence unless they have obtained a pardon. d) A person has agreed, in writing, to abide by the Constitution and Bylaws & Declaration of Commitment. e) A person has completed a written Personal Disclosure of potential conflict of interest, with explanation of how it may be a conflict.

Persons interested in standing for election shall submit a resume by October 11, 2013 to: Election Committee Lower North Thompson Community Forest Society Box 983 Barriere, BC V0E 1E0 Advance notice is also given for the following resolution to be made at the AGM: A resolution to re-define the eligible area of residence or property ownership for membership, to include the District of Barriere.

Pink shirt anti-bullying day has been a tradition for B.C. politicians for years.

The latest study of teen suicides confirms that mental illness is a much larger problem.

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Hydrant Maintenance Please be advised that the District of Barriere will be performing annual fire hydrant maintenance this week and it is possible that water pressure irregularities may be experienced for the next several days.

The District of Barriere apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause.

If you have any questions, please contact the District Office at (250) 672-9751.

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Over $3,800 raised for Barriere and area literacy Dollars raised will be matched 100 per cent by the government

By North Thompson Star/Journal On Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2013, the annual Postmedia Raise-aReader campaign once again took to the streets of Barriere to raise funds that are earmarked to promote literacy within the Barriere area (McLure to Little Fort).

This year, thanks to volunteers who hawked special edition newspapers, and the generosity of those who made donations, the local Raise-a-Reader campaign has raised to date $3,857.83; surpassing last year’s total for Barriere of $3,496.33.

“One hundred per cent of all the funds raised will stay in the area and are matched in total by the government,” said Barriere and Area Literacy Outreach Coordinator (LOC) Jill Hayward, “Important and vital literacy programs within our community, such as Mother Goose, Partner Assisted Tutoring and more, are funded by these dollars. I am very appreciative of all the wonderful volunteers who came out on Raise-a-Reader Day to help hawk special edition newspapers, take donations, and promote literacy and learning initiatives within our immediate communities. We couldn’t have come in with such a good total without

their help and energies.”

The Ministry of Education is also providing $500,000 to support literacy and this year’s Raisea-Reader campaign, Education Minister Peter Fassbender said.

Funds raised through the annual Raise-a-Reader campaign play a vital role in supporting literacy programs that help B.C. families. Since 2004, the Province has invested more than $5.8 million in support of Raise-a-Reader, including the investment announced last week.

Hayward says she was especially appreciative of the four grade 7 students at Barriere Elementary who joined with volunteer Dawn McCormick to sell the papers in the morning and afternoon to parents and others who were arriving at the school. “These students didn’t just sell papers, they made it a fun event, with lots of smiles and laughter all around.

I’ve heard from a number of folks what a great job they did promoting this literacy initiative for our community. A big thank you to Sami, Brooke, Meghan and Pam.” Hayward also says thanks to volunteers Bill Kershaw, Rhonda Kershaw, Colleen Hannigan, Pat Paula, Virginia Smith, Glen Stanley, Bev Murphy, Cindy Wilgosh, and Cheryl Thomas. With

a special mention to Barriere Esso and Subway, Barriere Petro and A&W, Sam’s Pizza and Rib House and Barriere AG Foods.

“Literacy exists to empower today’s children and families with the ability to read, write and do mathematics, but it is also about problem solving, decision making, technology and social skills,” said the LOC, “These skills significantly affect the quality of life and the health and social eco(l to r) AG Food’s customer Sheri MacGregor makes her donation for the nomic well-being of individ- Raise-a-Ready campaign last week with volunteers Bev Murphy, Cindy uals, families and our com- Wilgosh and Cheryl Thomas. munities.”

Star/Journal photo by Elli Kohnert Hayward says she is now working on signing up vol2010 Legacies Now Community youth and adults in the communiunteers who would like to work Literacy Initiative. The Barriere & ties where we live. Previously called as volunteer tutors for the Partner Area Literacy Outreach Coordi- Lower North Thompson Literacy Assisted Learning (PAL) program nator works with a group of inter- & Learning; Barriere & Area Litfor adults that will get underway ested community partners, joining eracy Outreach is now managed again this fall. Anyone who is together to develop, maintain and by Yellowhead Community Serinterested in signing up is encourexpand literacy levels for children, vices in Barriere. aged to contact her by calling 250318-8023 or 250-672-9773, or by emailing: jill.h@yellowHOME HARDWARE IS A CANADIAN OWNED COMPANY headcs.ca.

Volunteers are also welcome to stop in at the Yellowhead Community Services office in the Ridge, 4936 Barriere Town Road, Barriere.

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The Barriere Food Bank regains their status Submitted Great news! The Barriere Food Bank now has it’s non-profit status restored. Any business or individual who has donated to the Food Bank in 2013 can get a tax receipt for their donation with our tax ID on it. The Food Bank is really rolling with more volunteers on board and some successful fundraising bringing in some much needed funds.

The Toy Run was held this last weekend and was a smashing success. Even with rain threatening, a large group turned out for a great ride ending with a barbecue at Paul Morris’ home. We’d like to say a big thank you to Paul Morris and all the great motorcyclists who participated as well as AG Foods and the Legion for their participation. Everyone worked hard to make this year’s Toy Run a great event! We have lots of toys to fill the holiday hampers this year.

We had some other donations of note. We’d like to say thank you to the Legion for their donation of a $100 Hole in One prize from their annual golf tournament. We’d like to thank the BagLa-

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People can drop cans and bottles off at the bottle depot and designate the proceeds to be donated to the food bank. This donation program has been helping the food bank purchase some much needed food during our restructuring period. So please keep bringing in your bottles and cans – we thank all the folks who do this for the Food Bank on a regular basis.

October will be a month of planning for some big events in November. We have the annual Spaghetti Dinner at Sam’s Pizza on Nov. 18 and the No Host Bazaar on Nov. 16 to look forward to.

The Food Bank is open every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 12 noon for hamper pick-ups. For any inquiries, please call the Food Bank at 672-0029.

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OPINION Guest Editorial

The North Thompson STAR/JOURNAL

Thursday, October 03, 2013 North Thompson Star/Journal 359 Borthwick Avenue, Box 1020, Barriere, B.C., V0E 1E0 250-672-5611

by Keith McNeill

BC Coroners Service decision is short-sighted

Just another provincial government decision that’s bad for the North Thompson Valley.

That is how we view the decision by the BC Coroners Service to award a contract for the collection of the bodies of those who die suddenly or unexpectedly in the Valley to a company from Kelowna.

Up until this spring, the bodies of those who died suddenly or expectedly at home, on the highway or elsewhere in the North Thompson Valley typically were collected by North Thompson Funeral Services and held in Clearwater or Barriere, unless needed for autopsy in Kamloops.

Now it appears that all are being taken to Kamloops.

Most of us don’t like to think about death, and definitely we do not like to think about sudden and unexpected death.

It does happen, however, and when it does the way it is handled can make a huge difference in how the family and the community recover.

When a loved one dies, we do not want his or her body lying at home any longer than possible. Even less so if the body is next to the highway.

And when someone comes to collect that body, we would prefer to have a familiar face and a person we have confidence in to handle the matter with dignity and compassion.

Up until about a decade ago there was no funeral home in the North Thompson Valley. The funerals and other services for deceased Valley residents were almost all handled out of Kamloops.

Then Drake Smith opened North Thompson Funeral Services and we found out what we were missing.

We have no idea if this decision by the BC Coroners Service will affect the viability of that business, but why should the thousands of Valley residents who benefit by having a local funeral service be asked to take that risk?

Over the years we have seen the Ministry of Forests, BC Parks, social services and other provincial government agencies scale back their operations in the Valley as they attempt to centralize to Kamloops and Victoria.

We can tell them that it doesn’t work. Experience will no doubt eventually teach them that long-term effectiveness is far more important than short-term efficiency. We just hope that they will learn that lesson before it is too late.

The STAR/JOURNAL welcomes all letters to the editor. We do, however, reserve the right to edit, condense or reject letters over matters of libel, legality, taste, brevity, style or clarity. While all letters must be signed upon submission, and have a contact telephone number, writers may elect to withhold their names from publication in special circumstances. Drop your letter off at the Star/Journal Office, fax it to 672-9900, mail it to Box 1020, Barriere, VOE 1EO, or email to news@starjournal.net.

Barriere Youth Soccer Association is looking to gain your support To the Editor, In the spring of 2013 Kathy Matthews, a local parent and teacher conducted a survey within the community to determine if there was an interest for youth soccer in Barriere, including outlying areas. There were over 90 youth, ages four to 12, interested in playing and developing

their soccer skills in the fall of 2013!

Membership to BC Soccer was granted to the Barriere Youth Soccer Association formed during the early summer. We are a non-profit organization. Grants have been attained to help with start-up costs, such as buying soccer equipment.

We currently have

81 youth, ages four to 12, participating each week in fun, skill development soccer sessions with local volunteer coaches.

Our soccer program will run for six weeks until Oct. 12, with plans to celebrate our first season with a Soccer Festival! We hope we can attain funding and donations to provide

a barbecue and hand out some relevant prizes to participants.

We look forward to gaining your support and any donations would be greatly appreciated. Please contact us with any further questions or comments.

Ashley Salle, Director Barriere Youth Soccer Association

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Government sick days need prescription of accountability Canadian Taxpayers Federation When was the last time you called in sick? Was it just a case of the sniffles? Were you flat on your back? Or did you go golfing and not want to use a vacation day?

Did you feel guilty about leaving your co-workers to cover for you?

Did you take as few days as possible, knowing someone else had to pick up the slack in your absence?

Chances are if you work in the private sector, your answers are very different from those of some government employees.

Numbers recently obtained by the Canadian Taxpayers Federation through Freedom of Information and Statistics Canada data requests show the average private sector worker in B.C. took 7.4 sick days last year. The average government employee took two-thirds more: 12 sick days.

Are our government employees really that much more sickly than their counterparts in the private sector?

Both groups have a mix of white collar and blue collar jobs. Both groups have dangerous occupations, along with safe ones. Yet, government employees seem to be much more delicate, needing 4.6 more sick days every year.

Federal government employees are the worst of the bunch – taking an average of 17.9 sick days last year. That’s more than three full work weeks of sick time! More federal employees book off sick every day than

actually show up for work at General Motors and Chrysler across the country – combined.

Government sick days add up to a lot of taxpayer money. The B.C. government, to its credit, has a slightly lower sick day average among its 25,345 core employees – 9.1 sick days last year. That is still more than the private sector average, but roughly half of their federal counterparts.

The government estimates that those sick leave days cost taxpayers $29.2 million last year.

Multiply that figure across all 410,895 government employees in B.C. – including those working for municipalities, regional districts, universities, colleges, transit authorities, health authorities, federal offices and other agencies – and taxpayers could be paying out as much as half a billion dollars in sick leave every year.

And that’s not including long-term disability.

No one is suggesting that sick leave be eliminated. Obviously, we all get sick from time to time and, when bad enough, should be able to stay home and recover. But a culture has clearly grown within many government agencies where sick leave is another benefit to be exploited – how else do you explain the discrepancy in numbers between the private sector and government employees?

Even the big unions know this, and are using the promise of reduced sick days to negotiate raises with the B.C. government, to comply with the

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Premier’s cooperative gains mandate.

The BCGEU, for example, extracted an increase of four per cent over two years for 26,000 of its members based, in part, on reducing sick days.

Of course, there is no plan to claw back those raises if sick time is not reduced.

Government agencies need to be more aggressive in following up with employees who call in sick.

During B.C.’s 2011 budget debate, then-Finance Minister Kevin Falcon showed that simple accountability might be the best way to reduce government employee sick time.

“Absenteeism can be very expensive, especially in the health care system. One of the health authorities, by just undertaking a very simple change — when someone called in sick for work, they received a phone call from the employer as a result of the call-in — saw a dramatic reduction in absenteeism,” said Falcon.

Imagine: something as simple as being held accountable through a phone call caused fewer government employees to call in sick.

It seems many government employees have no idea what it’s like in the real world, where sick days are taken only when you’re actually sick.

With the sick day gap between government and the rest of us now at 62 per cent, and perhaps costing half a billion dollars annually, it should be taxpayers who feel nauseous enough to need time off.

Small business to be honoured during the month of October To the Editor, am working hard to make B.C. the most Small businesses are the heart and small-business friendly jurisdiction in soul of communities. They support Canada. It’s why we’re continuing to cut families and keep local economies red tape and boost the small business strong. The owners are parents, coaches share of government contracts by 20 and volunteers who make a difference per cent. It’s also why government has every day. already cut the small business corporate October is Small Business Month - income tax rate by 44 per cent, and is our chance to recognize the tremendous committed to cutting it a further 40 per contributions that small businesses cent. make.

This month, join me in thankAcross B.C., 98 per cent of business- ing small businesses in your es are small businesses and more than community. They are more than a million British Columbians work for just business owners. In fact, you them.

It takes courage, energy and dedication to run a small business.

I know the challenges from running my own business for 21 years Thanks to Heidi, Pat, Dean, Pam, Kate and Emma for giving me the ‘surprise of my life” party. and from my time Wonderful to see siblings, family and friends. with the BC Chamber of Commerce and Thanks again for the flowers, gifts and good wishes. the North Vancouver Love to all, Joy-Nan-Mum Chamber. That’s why, as Minister of State, I

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can nominate your favourite for a Small Business BC Award between Oct. 1 and Nov. 30: http://sbbcawards.ca/ Together, we can make sure the smallbusiness heart of our communities beats a little stronger.

Naomi Yamamoto Minister of State for Tourism and Small Business

It was a cold, windy and miserable Toy Run day But your friends showed up and made it all okay For it wasn’t about weather, or how anyone felt It’s about families who have to tighten their belt The run went through the streets of our township After the cops served you their egality bike lip All afternoon long the Bike Games were played Through laughter and quips we friends all stayed We enjoyed it all, and the MC was his usual self Leaving no one untainted no one safe on the shelf Then to supper, drinks, silent auction and a dance The lights went off but a genset gave us a chance A good time, again, was had by young, old and all Giving to those who without, may stumble and fall ~ Thank you, Barb and Paul Morris ~ With good people like you, communities grow strong. ~ Blake Munce, River’s Day, Sept. 29, 2013 ~

The Barriere Legion, branch #242 would like to thank the volunteers, organizers and supporters of the Thunder Alley Toy Run for allowing us to be a part of such a worth while event.

Thank you to our members for supporting this and a special thanks to the Ladies Auxiliary and their volunteers for putting together the dinner, and Len and Michelle for BBQing.

We would also like to thank Bernie and Bill Kershaw, Glen and Jean Cochrane and Al Fortin for the cash donation, and everyone who donated food and toys to the Food Bank.

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Simpcw First Nation held its open house at Chu Chua Community Hall

By Margaret Houben North Thompson Star/Journal

The Simpcw First Nation Open House included many displays, as well as offering a light lunch for those who came out to learn about Simpcw and the many programs they have for the community.

Star/Journal photos by Margaret Houben

Barriere Mayor Bill Humphreys chats with Simpcw Fisherieis and Wildlife Coordinator Tina Donald at the Simpcw First Nation Open House on Sep. 30.

Simpcw First Nation held an open house on Sept. 30 at the Chu Chua Community Hall. There were displays from each of the different departments, and many of the Band Council members and staff were present to answer questions.

There were maps, showing the boundaries of their area, and information pamphlets at each station, about each component covered in the open house.

One of the interesting displays was about the Simpcw Cenotaph Project.

This project is for the creation of a war monument specifically for the Simpcw First Nation. They are hoping to have the marble monument ready by Nov. 11 of this year, with the landscaping of the area around the monument to be completed later.

There were also displays on: Little Moccasins Head Start Program - a holistic community based program designed to enhance early childhood development, school readiness and overall family health and wellness for First Na-

Junior achievement seeks volunteers

By Margaret Houben North Thompson Star/ Journal Junior Achievement (JA) is the world’s largest not-for-profit or-

ganization dedicated to educating young people about business.

With over 120 charters world wide, JA brings a global view of business to local communi-

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ties. Since 1955, Junior Achievement of British Columbia (JABC) has partnered with educators, donors and volunteers to bring a real world experience

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Family reunions can be a lot of fun. Reconnecting with family members can also be a good time to learn more about your family’s health history. it will help you answer your doctor’s questions like: “is there any diabetes, heart disease or cancer in your family?”

Knowing about your family’s health history can help you take preventative measures to keep yourself in good health.

Keeping your eyes healthy is very important. Part of a regular eye exam is to have a dilated eye exam which allows the eye doctor to have a good look at the retina at the back of the eye. some diseases like high blood pressure, diabetes and macular degeneration are often symptomless in the early stages, but could be discovered with a dilated eye examination. Have you had your eyes checked lately?

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into the classroom.

Their programs give students in grades 5 through 12 the confidence and skills they need to become the next generation of business and community leaders.

Since 1955, 3.7 million Canadian youth have participated in their business and entrepreneurial education programs. One of 17 charters across Canada, JABC relies wholly on the support and enthusiasm

of dedicated financial supporters and volunteers who bring the real world experience into the classroom.

JABC is looking for volunteers in the Barriere and area business community to help delivery their free business education programs to area youth.

To volunteer or get more information, go to www.jabc.org, email kirsti.kirkness@jabc. org, or call 250-3196030.

tions preschool children on reserve.

Neqweyqwelsten School - this school was established by parents in the Simpcw community in 1983, and delivers program that ensure all students have their learning needs addressed, while setting high expectations for learning for all students.

The Dunn Creek Hatchery - this hatchery is part of the Fisheries Program.

The main focus is the conservation and management of any fish stock within the Simpcw Territory.

Home Support/Personal Care Worker this program promotes and maintains the health, safety, independence, comfort and well being of individuals and families. It improves the quality of care to promote maximum independence.

The Simpcw Resources Group is the business side of Simpcw First Nation.

It’s purpose is to generate income and employment from the use of Simpcw Natural Resources using sustainable and environmentally responsible methods that respect the culture of the Simpcw First Nation.

These are just some of the displays at the open house.

The Frugal Gourmet is back

By Margaret Houben North Thompson Star/Journal

The Frugal Gourmet classes are set to begin again, now that the summer holidays are over.

The first session will be on Oct. 16, at 7 p.m. The theme will be “from the minute you shoot it to the table”. On the menu will be loin chops (deer), rouladin (moose), red wine gravy, garlic mashed potatoes and apple coleslaw with red cabbage.

Be sure to pre-register for this course by dropping by Yellowhead Community Services, and paying the $20 per person fee. These courses are fun, informative, and can be as ‘hands-on’ (or not) as you like.

There are plans to also have a kids night prior to Halloween; more information on this In loving Memory of will be printed once the details have been confirmed.

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School support staff close to contract deal

By Dale Bass Kamloops This Week A deal appears to be in place. What remains is how the deal will be funded.

By Oct. 15, administration at the KamloopsThompson school district will have to submit to the provincial government a savings plan that shows how it will pay for wage increases that will likely go into place after a tentative agreement was reached with the union representing support staff.

After three days of bargaining, the potential deal was reached on Wednesday, Sept.

18, one that will see the 27,000 school-board staff represented by the Canadian Union of Public Employees receive a retroactive raise of one per cent, effect July 1, 2012, a 2.5 per cent increase on Feb. 1, 2014 and a half per cent increase in May 2014.

The contract expires at the end of June 2014.

Staff had been working without a contract for more than a year as bar-

gaining progressed.

Kamloops-Thompson school district Supt. Terry Sullivan said the delay in finalizing a deal was the provincial government’s requirement any wage increases in the public sector be funded through comparative gains — in essence, find the money somewhere because there will be no more coming from the government for salaries.

Sullivan said a framework being negotiated at the provincial level resolved Wednesday and, once that was in place, a deal with CUPE Local 3500 was easy to reach.

Sullivan said it shouldn’t be a challenge paying for the first increase because the district is in a good financial position, with a surplus that can be dipped into to pay wages.

The subsequent pay hikes must be justified through a savings plan, something Sullivan does not foresee as posing significant problems because the district has

worked hard in recent years to find ways to save money.

For example, it pays less on fuel now than it did in 2004 and 2005, he said.

The union represents education assistants, clerical, trades, maintenance and technology staff and bus drivers.

Sullivan said he has always maintained throughout bargaining the employees represented by CUPE “are the lowest paid and they are entitled to a wage increase.”

John Hall, president of the Kamloops CUPE local, was not available for comment and no date for a ratification vote has been announced.

Sullivan said the next priority is to resolve bargaining with the B.C. Teachers’ Federation, something that has been put on hiatus as the union’s court challenge to government restrictions on its bargaining rights is heard in B.C. Supreme Court.

In 2011, the court

ruled on an application from the BCTF on a 2002 provincial law change that removed its right to bargain class sizes and composition, among other issues.

The court declared the action unconstitutional and directed the government to make changes.

The BCTF is back in court arguing the government has ignored the repercussions of the ruling and that Bill 22, which was passed by the province last year to end strike action by teachers and require a mediator negotiate an agreement, is also unconstitutional.

The court began hearing the application earlier this month, with more dates scheduled for October.

Sullivan said there’s no indication when a ruling will be rendered and bargaining with teachers can begin again.

“But, I’m sure CUPE will be interested in what will happen with the teachers,” he said.

The last meet and greet until the Gallery moves to its new location

Grade 7’s support PWF and raise money for their year end field trip Barriere Elementary students could be found at the gates last Saturday at the Fall Fair Grounds helping out at the annual Provincial Winter Fair (PWF). (l to r) Meghan Booth, Rebecca Quiding, Pamela LeFeuvre and Jessica Gartner (in the booth) were some of the volunteers of the grade 7 students who were collecting entry fees for the fair and in turn the PWF generously made a donation to the class for their year end field trip.

Star/Journal photo by Lisa Quiding

We would like to express our extreme gratitude to all the organizers, volunteers, sponsors and participants of this years toy run. We could not have done it with out everyones help.

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Mining for gold north of Kamloops?

By Andrea Klassen Kamloops This Week

Star/Journal photo by Lisa Quiding

Breaking ground

The work going on behind the Fire Hall in downtown Barriere is where LNB Construction Inc. is putting in the rapid infiltration basin’s for the sanitary sewer collection system. The work should be done in the next few weeks, after which it will undergo testing throughout the winter.

Citizen OF THEYear 2013

When First Americas Gold took over a series of mine claims about 70 kilometres north of Kamloops, they knew there was probably some gold in the land.

They didn’t, however, expect to find evidence of quite so much of it.

Earlier this month, the Vancouver-based company announced it had identified a six-kilometre-long, one-kilometre-wide area at its Kamloops Copper-Gold property that appears to be rich in gold.

“It was a little bit of a surprise for us to discover the magnitude of that zone,” First Americas CEO and president Drew

Bonnell told KTW. “There was some historical evidence that there was some gold there and some good grade gold way back into the ‘80s, but not to the scale that we’ve actually uncovered,” Bonnell said.

We’re pretty excited about that opportunity. It’s a large system and it seems to have all the right components to it, the right geology.”

First Americas’ geology team also believes it has located a massive sulfidecopper deposit on the property 24 kilometres northeast of Barriere.

That find is less surprising, Bonnell said. First Americas’ claims surround a copper deposit discovered in the 1980s,

and Bonnell said multiple deposits are not uncommon.

“These deposits of mineralized ore seem to accumulate in clusters, in pods very similar to a pearl necklace,” he said.

“Where there’s one massive sulfide deposit in this region, typically there’s others along the string of pearls and it’s a matter of just trying to find where they are.”

Bonnell said the difficulty at the site is that there is little visible rock to give clues about what lies in the ground.

It’s only because of recent developments in geo-chemistry that the team was able to locate the deposits as quickly as it has — First Americas only took over the site ful-

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CITIZEN OF THE YEAR FOR 2013 My choice for citizen of the year is:

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ly this summer.

“By using these new techniques, we think we’re on to something,” Bonnell said. “And some of these techniques have only been available in the mining world really for the last six months. So, we’re using some pretty sophisticated science.”

Now that it has identified possible deposit sites, the company wants to begin drilling in the area this year, Bonnell said.

If early findings are positive, more exploratory drilling would follow next spring. While the project is in the very early stages, Bonnell said First Americas is hopeful it may eventually be able develop a mine at the site.

He said the company has already reached out to the Simpcw First Nation to make it aware of its plans and is working on setting up a meeting with the band’s chief and council.

“If it goes down that road, we have the attitude that we’re going to make sure we do things right every step along the way,” he said.

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Mayor tips his hat to the Legion and all its efforts The Legion golf tournament was fantastic with a good number of golfers out to enjoy a well organized event. Then the Legion steps up to the plate to host the Toy Run dinner. Considering the cool and rainy weather this was a good thing to happen. Progressive changes are happening at Barriere Legion Branch #242. Plus the membership is growing by leaps and bounds. I can honestly say that about the leaping and bounding now that there are younger members.

There is a long list of people to say thanks to for helping with the Toy Run. Once again Barb and Paul Morris put the event together and worked as hard as ever to make it happen. Everyone did a great job of organizing and participating. There were even visitors from New Zealand this year that braved the weather to come out and support the Barriere Food Bank. I want to give a very special thanks to Cpl Underhill for arranging traffic control and other support despite a shortage of staff and other pressing matters. It is critical that the RCMP be on board whenever events like the Toy Run happen and once again they have been there for us.

Speaking of being there for us, I stopped in to check on the team that was making pies as part of the fund raising efforts for the splash pad. The production

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of apple pies was in full swing. District CAO Ms. Hannigan was at one end of the production line peeling and coring apples and Ms. Barb MacManus was at the other end bagging and tagging the results. I should have taken notes as to the rest of the team but I did notice a good number of the Heritage and Community in Bloom committee members and always helpful residents such as Lindsay Arcand, Tasha Buchanan, Lynn Wright, Nora Johnson and Elsie Doering. I apologize to those that I have missed.

Former councillor Kathy Cooper and current councillor Virginia Smith were also there doing duty rolling pastry and putting the pies together. I mentioned to councillor Smith that her ride in the Toy Run was waiting but she said that apple pie making was her task for the day. I am told the total was around 250 pies made and sold. Small wonder there was no time for a ride in the rain on the back of a Harley.

The Provincial Winter Fair was held over the weekend as well. Lots of hopeful 4-H members doing their best to show off the results of the la-

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Barriere is very fortunate to host the Provincial Winter Fair. As one of the premier agricultural events in the province it helps showcase the District of Barriere and surrounding area to a large audience what a great place to live and raise a family this is. Attracting new residents is just as, if not more important, than attracting industry. As our population grows so does the need for services and the businesses that provide those servic-

es will relocate here bringing additional employment opportunities with them.

It was time go out explore and experience once again the beauty of where we live. We decided to spend a few nights up at Johnson Lake Resort. Barb and Jim Lewko do a wonderful job of making their guests feel welcome and provide an atmosphere that just makes you feel like you want to be there.

Our cabin was well equipped including beds that were comfortable and a Blue Jay to act as an alarm clock. It was a great holiday and good value. Plus we caught some tasty fish to add to the overall experience.

In addition to small local businesses, agriculture ventures and resource based industries, tourism provides our area with much needed economic diversification. Please support our local operators as much as you can and help promote their efforts by recommending them to others.

Little Fort gets new signage thanks to the Regional District Submitted by Maureen Nelson Little Fort is pleased to display three new ‘Welcome to Little Fort’ signs that were purchased by the North Thompson Nicola Regional District.

Mr. Bill Kershaw was approached in April to see if the TNRD would be able to assist the small community with the purchase of the three signs and was very pleased that the TNRD generously purchased the signs for Little Fort.

The new signs went up this past July and showcases the Little Fort Ferry displayed on the circle. Little Fort is very proud of its Ferry and honoured to have it displayed on the “Welcome to Little Fort” signs.

The three signs are located on Highway 5 north and south of entering Little Fort and the third can be seen at the bottom of Highway 24 just after the Lemieux Creek bridge.

One of the three signs welcoming travellers to Little Fort proudly show the Little Fort Ferry in the upper circle of the sign.

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Volunteers support the Toy Run Barriere Volunteer Fire Department follows in the parade of bikes through the town of Barriere last Saturday during the annual Toy Run.

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(l-r) Food Bank representatives John Wilcox, Alexis Jones, Rose Seymour and Antoon Houben prepare coffee and goodies for those taking part in the Toy Run on Sept. 28.

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Barriere Elementary ribbon cutting ceremony

By Margaret Houben North Thompson Star/ Journal There will be a lot of exciting things happening at Barriere Elementary on Monday, Oct. 7.

Things get underway at 4:15 p.m. with a ribbon cutting ceremony at the new playground.

Guest will include SD73 Trustee Rhonda Kershaw, MLA Terry Lake, and PAC Chairperson Leesa Ge-

nier, as well as other members of the school and the community that supported this project. There will be cookies and treats available.

The ribbon cutting ceremony will be followed by the PAC open house and barbeque, which will run from about 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. and will be a perfect opportunity for parents to meet teachers.

After the bar-

beque, there will be a School District Board meeting in the library, starting at 7 p.m. During the meeting, students will do a presentation "Are You Smarter Than a BES Fifth Grader?" where they will put questions to the trustees and students regarding the Barriere Elementary School plan.

Be sure to come out and join in the festivities.

(l-r) Yellowhead 4-H members Madison Kerslake, Hannah Feller, Tyson Schilling, Tyler Schilling, Kash Sigouin and handlers Sheldon Van Sickle and Sara Kate Smith (missing from the picture) win Top Group of Five at the Provinical Winter Fair.

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Kids can get cooking this Halloween Submitted

chose the ingredients you’re using. It can lay the groundwork for healthy eating later on. · Teens might appreciate the chance to improve their cooking skills — good preparation for when they’ll need to cook for themselves. Teens also might be interested in trying different cuisines. Do they love Asian food? Visit an Asian market and put together something authentic.

“Parents get something out of this kitchen togetherness, too. First, there’s the quality time you’ll share. Then there’s the pleasure of sitting down at the table together to enjoy what you’ve whipped up” says KidsHealth.org.

HealthyCanadians.gc.ca states the benefits of teaching your child to cook include “Cooking is an important life skill. Reading recipes help your child’s literacy skills. Measuring ingredients help improve math skills. Picky eaters are more likely to try food they help make. Cooking is a great way to instill healthy habits that will last a lifetime.” They go on to say

Oct. 31 Frugal Gourmet is putting on a Kids Learn to Cook Night that’s going to feature a perfectly ghoulish menu.

The night will begin at 5 p.m. with kids learning to cook Wingetti, severed head lettuce, and ghoulish mud pie. This will be a fun and safe way for kids to spend Halloween night.

The kids are encouraged to dress in costume. The crazier the costume the better.

Bring your friends and have a great time learning to cook and having fun too.

Bob Sorenson will be leading the group of up to 25 in the kitchen located at the Ridge 4936 Barriere Town Road. All aged children are welcome when accompanied by an adult. Even if the children are young, they may not be able to help you prepare the dishes but they don’t want to be left out. Give them an empty pot or spoons so they can pretend to cook with you ... or bang out a tune.

Younger kids can watch what you’re doing and help out with small tasks, like stirring something or setting the table. Older kids can be taught how to crack eggs or measure ingredients. Even teens might be lured into the kitchen if you tell them they can choose the dish and you’ll help prepare it with them.

Benefits of time together: BARRIERE · Preschoolers see how • Nov. 2: Barriere Seniors Bazaar & Luncheon at the Seniors Hall,11am-1pm. the dishes they eat are • Nov. 16: No-Host Bazaar, North Thompson put together — and they Fall Fair Hall,10am-1pm. Info 250-672-9330 get hands-on experience, (evenings).

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You don’t need wings to fly

SPORTS Relax Class coming in November Submitted by Yellowhead Community Services

BMX rider Ty Waite takes flight last Friday and the Barriere Bike track beside AG Foods.

Mountain bike rider Colton Pearson gets some great air after finishing the clean up at the track last week.

Right: Before the fun begins, the dedicated riders; (l-r) Ty Waite, Landon Pearson and Colton Pearson take time to clean up the track by picking up trash, rocks and other debris. Riders and Jason Collin (not shown), the track designer, also spend much of their time raking, building up the banks and moving hand screened dirt around, further enhancing the tracks design.

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Yellowhead Community Services is presenting Relax Class beginning Nov. 6, 2013. It will run each Wednesday evening from 7:15 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. for four weeks.

The class is designed to help people relax and de-stress from their busy days. It is not an exercise class, bur rather a time to learn simple methods to help with relaxation.

Statistics Canada reports “Stress carries several negative health consequences, including heart disease, stroke,high blood pressure, as well as immune and circulatory complications.”Exposure to stress can also contribute to behaviours such as smoking, over-consumption of alcohol, and less-healthy eating habits.

In 2010, 23.5 per cent of Canadians aged 15 and older reported that most days were ‘extremely or quite a bit stressful’, up from 22.3 per cent in 2008.

Daily stress rates were highest in the core working ages (35-54), peaking at about 30 per cent in the 35 to 44 and 45 to 54 age groups. People in these age groups are most likely to be managing multiple career and family responsibilities.

Workplace Wellness reports that ‘Stress is not unusual or abnormal. It’s an everyday occurrence that your body reacts to in either a positive or negative manner. It’s basically the preparation of your body to physically move. Year heart rate increases and your breathing becomes faster in anticipation of muscular activity.

“Stress is the effect your body experiences as it adjusts to ever-changing circumstances. As a positive influence, it can fill you with excitement and propel you into action or provide you with a feeling of happiness. Stress can be a very motivating factor. It allows you to accomplish tasks and set goals and see them through to completion.

“Good stress, also called eustress, is caused by the release of chemicals such as adrenalin, endorphin, serotonin and dopamine, which are produced in your body and act as natural anti-depressants and pain-relievers.

“However, if you don’t use up the adrenalin that gets pumped through your system in response to stress, sooner or later it will physically manifest itself in such negative conditions as muscle tension, headaches, ulcers, high blood pressure and heart disease. It is estimated that 75 percent to 85 percent of all medical problems are related to stress.”

“Over 50 per cent of lost work days are stress related, which keeps about one million people per day from attending work. Stress accounts for $26 billion in medical and disability payments, and $95 billion in lost productivity per year.” - Occupational Health and Safety News/National Council on Compensation Insurance.

Come to Relax Class and learn new ways to relax and overcome stress. Fees are $40 for the set of sessions. Call Yellowhead Community Services at 250-672-9773 to register before Nov. 1, 2013. First come, first served.

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VALLEY

VOICES

A day to remember with Royce and Nancy Gibson windows of the frame one-room school they were currently using.

About 10 years ago, Uncle Lloyd Gibson and Jack Maciejko had hitched two teams of horses to a cable wrapped around the building and dragged it up the river on the ice from Wire Cache.

Up the hill on main street of town where they had been sledding only a few weeks ago, Royce and his sisters met other families gathering: the Craigs, Cederholms, Vaginskis, Kellys, Chokoloks, Lundeburgs, Sawchucks, Dillaboughs.

Some would ride in cars, some in wagons.

The big boys, Royce included, would walk the 6 miles or so to the sport field.

Eleanor Deckert May 24, 1938. Avola The annual school sports day.

Students from Avola were ready to challenge the McMurphy students at running, jumping, 3-legged race and the big finale: the base ball game. The mid-point meeting place was Wire Cache in Oscar LaBell's field.

Royce Gibson, (his 13th birthday was the very next day) set off walking to school with his sisters: Frances (age 11), Verna (age 10), and Vivien (age 9), leaving little brother Carmen home with his mother, Mary Ellen (Marsh) Gibson.

Royce was new to the thick forests, vast mountains and wide river valley of the North Thompson, having moved from the prairies only last year. His mother was afraid of the river, but his father, Gerald, had been to Avola before.

In 1920, just after the forest fire, Gerald had come to cut poles, shakes and rail road ties.

And so the family had returned to join Gerald's brothers, Lloyd and Carman and their parents, William and Edith (Bissel) Gibson, to work their farm on the east side of the river.

Their two-story home was built on three foot pilings in anticipation of the river flooding.

Fertilized by the silt,

May 24, 1938 McMurphy Nancy Holt (age 12), sister, Joyce (age 13), Joan (age 7), and little sister, Patricia (age 2), lived in the

McMurphy Station House. Her father, Frank Ewart Holt (who came to the valley with his Dad in 1910), had been working up and down the valley for Canadian National Railway since 1924, about the time he had married Henrietta Emmiline Bester.

Allowed to wear shorts since it was a sport day, the girls crossed the river on the three-year-old suspension bridge with Connie Nord (age 8).

A car came from Avola and the children piled in.

On top of the excitement of the day of competition was the greatly anticipated picnic: egg, beef and cheese sandwiches, canned fruit, pies, cakes and cookies. Best of all, Mrs. Cederholm, the lady with 10 children who was also the Avola mid-wife, was bringing home made ice cream!

And so, on this day to remember, as Nancy

stepped up to the plate, ready for the pitch.

Royce crouched behind her as the catcher.

Frustrated by his continuous razzing to break her focus, Nancy scolded, "Oh hush up. You're so mouthy."

Six years later, Royce would join the army, serving as a gunner in 2nd AntiTank Regiment of 2nd Canadian Division.

Six years later Nancy would write him letters in Belgium, Holland and Germany.

Eight and a half years later, Dec. 27, 1946, was another day both Royce and Nancy would always remember. "She was my Christmas present!"

Royce explains that they were married in Avola in his grandfather's home.

Seven children, 15 grandchildren, 10 great grand children and over 75 years later, May 24, 1938, is still a day both Royce and Nancy remember.

Swimming in the creek near Avola in the late 1930's: Beth, Jean and Billy Kelly and Frances, Verna and Vivien Gibson with cousin Gerry Gibson.

Photo from Bob Jensen's collection.

their fields grew fine crops. Gerald built his family a house on the west side of the river.

Royce could see the scar from the forest fire 18 years ago. Turing right, the children passed the old Community Hall where Whist, cribbage, dances and dinners brought the commu-

nity together. Crossing the train tracks, the children passed between the store and the boarding house.

The sounds of the axe and the smell of new wood caused them to look over to the building site where Hemming Wicklund and John Sjogard, two Finlanders, were at

work on the new log Community Hall. Last year they had finished a new log school at McMurphy for a total of $500.

There was talk of "The Finn Boys" building a new log school house in Avola next year. The children were eager to watch the process from the

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Royce and Nancy (Holt) Gibson 2013, at their home in Barriere.

Photo by Eleanor Deckert)

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Nature plays a large part in Art by Ecki

By Elli Kohnert North Thompson Star/Journal The small settlement 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 imagination, 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 property. Varieties of creatures also made from wood, line the path to the house; and the

Canada, and eventually 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 themselves 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 transformed one room of their home into an art gallery, where he now displays the numerous ‘Art By Ecki’ creations.

The variety of his work is remarkable; it

carve on it!”

He notes that nearly all the materials he uses in his creations are natural; giving the artwork its special character.

Sometimes a person 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-

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“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 .”

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What does “Composition” really mean?

“Photography is not like painting.

There is a creative fraction of a second when you are taking a picture. Your eye must see a composition or an expression that life offers itself to you, and you must know with intuition when to click the camera.

That is the moment the photographer is creative.” I included that quote by famous French photographer, Henri Cartier-Bresson, because he used the word “composition”, and it is that word and how it is currently being used that I have been recently thinking about.

The word composition gets thrown around a lot when discussing photographs.

I’ll read forums where responses to posted images might say something like, “great capture, good composition,” or sometimes, something as meaningless as “I love your composition”.

I know the posters don’t actually mean composition as a photographic technique.

I think it has just become an alternative word that means “picture”.

Modern photographers seem

to hesitate referring to a photograph someone has posted to an online site as a picture. They want a more modern word, and I guess using the word “composition” instead of “picture” has become that word.

With that in mind, when a young photographer said to me, “I don’t really know a lot about photography, but what I do know is that I am really good at is composition.”

That was one of the few times I have been left speechless.

Photographic composition is defined as, “the selection and arrangement of subjects within the picture area.”

And unlike those who replace the word picture with the word composition, I use composition and compositional guidelines to help me enhance a photograph’s impact.

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The rule of thirds says that you should position the most important elements in your scene along these lines, or at the points where they intersect, and by doing so, adding balance and interest to one’s picture.

I looked up composition online where there are page after page of composition tips. I decided I’d add my own, “apple technique to

proper picture making and composition”. Here goes!

One is driving along and sees an inspiring scene. Don’t just point the camera out the car window!

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4. One should get an apple and eat it as one looks at the inspiring scene. Think about what is likeable about it, and make some choices as to how one would compose, or arrange, the features within the picture area one is photographing. Photographers should ask; what would someone like to say about the scene to the viewer?

5. Finally, go back to the car, get the camera, and make the picture.

Elliott Erwitt, American, documentary photographer wrote, “To me, photography is an art

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Celebrating 36 Years Butter-Pecan Sweet Potatoes

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on the grill, mix together the soy sauce, sugar, honey, mirin, garlic & ginger & simmer for 15 mins. Stir frequently & keep an eye on your heat. Sugary sweet sauces like this will burn quickly if your temps get away from you. Stir together the corn starch & water & stir into the teriyaki mixture. Simmer another 5-7 mins. Remove from heat. Bring the grill heat up to 400F. Slice the steak across the grain in 1/4” strips. Thread the steak onto the skewers in a weaving fashion. Grill for 2 1/2 mins then flip. Grill another 2 1/2 mins & flip again. Brush the top with some of the teriyaki glaze & cook for 2 more mins.

Flip, brush with glaze & cook for a final 2 mins. Remove, sprinkle with sesame seeds & cilantro.

Remove sticks before eating.

Each week a group or volunteer(s) are recognized in this space for their contribution to our community.

If you, your service organization or group would like to recognize an individual please call the North Thompson Volunteer and Information Centre at 672-0033.

Barriere Curling Club

This club has been part of the North Thompson community since 1979, providing the residents of Barriere and the surrounding area with a facility where folks can go to socialize, have fun, and enjoy the sport of curling. The curling season is from October to March every year. All are welcome to join.

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Preheat oven to 400F. Peel potatoes & halve lengthwise; slice crosswise 1/2” thick. On a baking sheet, toss potatoes with olive oil (we brush it on both sides); season with salt.

Transfer half the potatoes to a second baking sheet; cook both sheets until potatoes are tender, tossing occasionally, 25-30 mins. Sprinkle with butter, brown sugar, pecan pieces & cayenne pepper, dividing

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Barriere Drop In Art. Fridays 11:30am-2:30pm at NTVIC end of Sep to Nov 19 - Flu Shots, 9am-12:30pm@ Barriere Health Clinic - call for Mar (except holidays). Nominal fee. All welcome. appointment 250-672-5515.

Barriere Elementary PAC: 1st Wed. of mth, 6:30pm, call 672-9916 or Nov 29-Dec 1 - Clearwater Elks Christmas Bazaar @ Elks Hall. Fri. 5-8pm, Leesa Genier at 320-3629.

Sat. 10am-4pm, Sun. 9am-noon. Info/tables 250-674-3535.

Barriere Firefighters’ Practice: Firehall, Thurs., 7pm Nov 30 - Seniors Craft Fair, 10am-2pm @ Barriere Seniors Hall.

Barriere Food Bank: every Wed. Leave message 672-0029 Nov 30 - Make It, Bake It, Create It, 2nd Annual Christmas Market, 10am- Barriere Genealogy: Every 1st & 3rd Friday of the month at the Library, 6-7pm, except Jul/Aug. For info call 250-672-9330.

4pm @ Heffley Creek Hall. Sandra 250-578-8519.

Barriere Hospice: Loans out handicap equipment - call 250-672-9391.

Dec 6-8 - Candlelight & Holly @ Barriere Legion basement. Fri. 10am8pm, Sat. 10am-6pm, Sun. 10am-4pm. Tables 250-672-9337.

Barriere Photography Club. All welcome. For info contact Shelley Lampreau at 250-672-5728.

Dec 7 - Seniors Christmas Dinner, 6pm @ Barriere Seniors Hall.

Dec 8 - Christmas Craft Fair, 10am-late afternoon @ Chu Chua Com. Hall. Barriere Community Quilters: 2nd & 4th Thurs.of mth, 2pm at the Barriere Food Bank. Judy 250-672-5275 or Fran 250-672-2012.

For info call 250-672-995.

Barriere Search & Rescue: 2nd Tues. of mth, 7pm. Training on 4th Tues.

Dec 31 - New Year’s Eve Bullarama @ NT Agriplex of mth, 7pm.

Army Cadets - 2941 RCACC Cadet Corp. - ages 12-18. New Recruits BSS PAC & Booster Club: 1st Tues. of mth, 5:30pm. 250-672-9943.

Welcome. Marc 672-9681.

Survivors of Brain Injuries: Call John at 250-372-1799.

Baha’i Night: Fri., 7:30pm, Marge Mitchell’s home. 672-5615 Barriere Adult Day Program: Mon. & Wed. 9-2. Lunch, crafts & music at Bethany Baptist Church Prayer: Every Tues., 7pm.

Carpet Bowling: Mon, Wed, & Fri., 9:30am-12 @ L6ittle Fort Hall. the Seniors Ctr. Sherry Jardine 672-5121 Barriere & District Heritage Society: 3rd Wed. of mth, 1pm at NTVIC Community Kitchen: If interested call Dede 554-3134. in the winter, at Museum in the summer.

Community Soup Day: Christian Life Assembly on Annesty Rd. 3rd Barriere & District Riding Club: Jan-Mar: 3rd Sun. 1pm; Apr-Oct: 3rd Mon. of every mth, 11:30 am.

Council of Senior Citizens: Devoted to improving quality of life for Thurs. 7pm both at NTVIC. www.barrieredistrictridingclub.com. Info seniors. 604-576-9734 or email ecbayer@shaw.ca.

Darcey 250-318-9975.

Crib: Mon. & Fri. 1-4pm @ Little Fort Hall.

Crib: Barriere Legion 242, every Thurs. 7pm, Sept. to May. Darts: Barriere Legion 242, every Thurs. 7pm, Sept. to May. Farmers Market - Thurs. 10-2 Sam’s Pizza. 672-5159 or 672-5919.

Gambler’s Anonymous: 250-374-9165 or 250-374-9866.

Heffley Creek Acoustic Coffee House: 3rd Fri. every mth 7pm.

Performers, concession, play area for kids! Call 578-0056.

Literacy Tutoring: Learn to read FREE. Susan Ross 672-9875.

Little Fort Recreation Society: 1st Thurs. each mth 7pm LNT Catholic Women’s League: 2nd Mon. each mth, 7pm at St. George’s. Call 250-672-9330 for info.

McLure Vounteer Fire Dept. Rec.: 1st Wed. each month at 7:30pm upstairs. Except Jul & Aug. 250-578-7565 for info.

McLure Firefighter Practice: 2nd & 4th Tues., 7pm, McLure Firehall Men’s Floor Hockey: Tues., 8-10pm at Barriere Sec. School.

NT Fish & Game Club: 4th Mon. each mth 7pm Volunteer Centre. More info 672-1843 NT Museum: Summer hours - Tues & Fri 9am-5pm; Wed & Sat 10am4pm; Thurs 10am-5pm.

NT Valley Hospice House Soc.: 3rd Tues of the mth, 11am, Little Fort Hall. More info 672-5660 or 672-9500.

Quilting: 1st Tues of the mth, 10am @ Little Fort Hall.

Safe Home: Get away from domestic abuse, call 250-674-2135 (Clw) or 250-682-6444 (Barriere).

Walk & Fitness: Indoors, Tues & Thurs 12-2pm. Barriere Ridge Gym, everyone welcome.

Wilson’s Arena weekly practice: Mon Game, Tues: Stock Dogs, Wed: Team roping, Thurs: Team penning

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Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm

Clearwater: AA meetings Every Wednesday, #11 Lodge Dr., side door. Roll call 8 p.m.

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GROWING OKANAGAN KIA dealership looking for technicians and apprentices to fill full time positions. Offering a competitive salary, commensurate with experience. Please email resumes to: ron@kelownakia.com

GUARANTEED JOB Placement: General laborers and tradesmen for oil and gas industry.

Call 24hr Free Recorded Message. For Information 1-800-972-0209.

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Announcements

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Cards of Thanks

Coming Events

Many, many heartfelt thanks to all the staff at the Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital during Larry Wurm’s recent stay at the hospital. The whole staff nurses, doctors, chefs, ambulance drivers and custodial staff went above and beyond in helping Larry and his family cope with a very difficult time.

We sincerely appreciate all the little extras that seem to go hand in hand with small town caring and compassion. ~ Shelley Wurm and family

Voices United Choir First practice — Oct. 9 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM @ Catholic Church All who want to sing are welcome. $10 fee.

Coming Events GROW MARIJUANA Commercially. Canadian Commercial Production Licensing Convention October 26th & 27th.

Toronto Airport, Marriott Hotel. www.greenlineacademy.com Tickets 1-855-860-8611 or 250-870-1882.

Hospital Auxiliary Dessert Extravaganza Oct. 19 Tickets $25.00 Now available Call Leslie 250-674-3205 or Gail 250-674-3521

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Employment Career Opportunities PRODUCTION MANAGER (Kamloops BC) Kamloops This Week has a full time position available for a production manager. In addition to dummying our print and online products, the production manager must ensure that all deadlines are upheld and that all our products maintain the highest quality control. The successful applicant must demonstrate competency in all areas of staff management and previous management experience is considered an asset. If you have strong technical skills, staff management experience, a background in ad design, experience in print and online products, exceptional time management, are a strong team player, and have a passion for online and print products then we want to hear from you.

Interested applicants should email a detailed resume along with a list of 3 working references to: publisher@kamloopsthisweek.com

Information

Help Wanted

Safe Home Response Providing a safe place to escape for women and their children.

Volunteers always needed.

Call 250-674-2135.

An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring dozer and excavator operators. Lodging and meals provided. Drug testing required. Call (780)723-5051 Edson, Alta.

Norms Auto Refinishing, Terrace, BC. High production, ICBC Accredited body shop requires a LICENSED AUTOMOTIVE PAINTER Competitive wages, Excellent Benefits. fax 250-635-3081 email: mel@normsautorefinishing.ca attn: Mel Rundell, Manager Wanted Buttontop operator for logging in Clearwater area.

Call 250-851-8418

HOSPITAL AUXILIARY THRIFT SHOP

Located across the railway tracks in Vavenby, B.C. Wednesday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Sunday 11a.m. - 3 p.m.

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Personals

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Barriere Alcoholics Anonymous Call: 250-672-9643 For Al Anon Call: 250-672-9643, 250-677-4234

WE are looking for experienced erectors for pre-engineered steel buildings. fax to 250-717-5751, hr@mscsteel.com

Career Opportunities

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E-mail: mail@barriere-employment.ca • Website: www.barriere-employment.ca

School District No. 73

(Kamloops/Thompson) Relief School Bus Driver, Barriere School District No. 73 (Kamloops/Thompson) is currently accepting applications for a Relief School Bus Driver in Barriere.

The successful applicant must possess a valid Class 2 Drivers licence with an Air endorsement and have three years proven previous driving experience. Applicants must be able to successfully complete the School District’s road test.

Applications should include, but are not limited to, the following information: • Work history • Indication of a valid Class 2 driver’s license • An Air Brake Endorsement • A recent driver’s abstract If you have the above qualifications, please submit written applications by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 10, 2013 to: Sharlene Bowers, Director of Human Resources School District No. 73 (Kamloops/Thompson) 1383 Ninth Avenue Kamloops BC V2C 3X7 E-mail to sbowers@sd73.bc.ca or fax: (250) 372-1183

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Clearwater Gigantic Garage Sale Sunday & Monday Oct. 13 & 14 1070 Traub Rd, Blackpool 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Vehicles, tires, rims, boats, motors, RV, piano, exer mach, trailers, office equip, furniture, fish tackle, rifles, antiques, collectables, kitchenware.

NO EARLY BIRDS PLEASE!

AUTOMATED TANK Manufacturing Inc. is looking for experienced welders. Competitive wages, profit sharing bonus plus manufacturing bonus incentive. Full insurance package 100% paid by company. Good working environment. Keep your feet on the ground in a safe welding environment through in hole manufacturing process. No scaffolding or elevated work platform. Call Cindy for an appointment or send resume to: cindy@autotanks.ca. 780-8462231 (Office); 780-846-2241 (Fax).

ELECTRICIAN Tolko Industries Ltd. is currently seeking a Certified Electrician to join our team at our Lavington Planer Division in the Okanagan Region of BC. POSITION OVERVIEW: Reporting to the operation’s Maintenance Supervisor and working with tradesman, and other team members, the candidate will carry out maintenance programs and projects at the division. This is a challenging position and an opportunity to work in an innovative environment.

QUALIFICATIONS: •Good working knowledge of WorkSafe BC & OH&S Regulations •Valid Elec. Interprovincial Journeyman ticket •3-5yrs. industrial maint. exp •PLC exp. a definite asset •Superior trouble shooting and communication skills •Must be willing to work any shift and be a team player

MILLWRIGHT Tolko Industries Ltd. currently seeks Certified Millwright to join our teams located in the Okanagan region of BC. POSITION OVERVIEW: Responsible for the preventive maintenance repair, installation and modification of equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS: •Certified Millwright with a Planerman endorsement •Forestry Industry exp. an asset •Superior Troubleshooting Skills •Exc. Organizational Skills •Hydraulic and Welding experience an asset •Strong safety background •Desire to work in a team environment BUILD YOUR CAREER WITH US! “We provide a dynamic environment w/ competitive compensation where people succeed as our most valuable resource.”

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JOURNEYMAN AUTOMOTIVE Service Technician(s) in Hanna Alberta. Hanna Chrysler Ltd. offers competitive wages from $30/hour, negotiable depending on experience.

Bright, modern shop. Full-time permanent with benefits.

Friendly town just 2 hours from major urban centres.

More info at hannachrylser.ca Fax 403-854-2845; Email: chrysler@telusplanet.net

WHERE DO YOU TURN

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· Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technicians · Journeyman Electricians · Journeyman Welders · General Foreman SMS Equipment in Elkford, BC has moved into their brand new facility and is now hiring supervisors and tradespeople!!!

We offer a wide variety of shifts to accommodate employees who want to achieve work life balance or the opportunity to work overtime. We also offer temporary staff housing while you find your own accommodation in the beautiful Elk Valley.

We are one of the largest Komatsu dealers in the world and believe our continued growth is a result of our highly skilled and engaged employees who deliver excellence in the workplace.

We Offer A Very Competitive Compensation Package.

If you are interested in working for a very dynamic company where your input, your ideas and your participation is valued, apply today at bcjobs@smsequip.com or fax your resume to: 1-250-865-2644

Work Wanted HAFI GRANTS Notice to low income seniors and persons with disability.

You may qualify for a grant up to 20,000. to modify and adapt your home for improved safety and accessibility. For details contact your local HAFI expert Hans Ounpuu, Building contractor @ 250-674-3875.

Need some help with those odd jobs you don’t have time for? Call Keiran Jones at 250-674-3051 mowerman275@gmail.com

Services

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Portraits, weddings, special events, pet portraits, commercial.

Affordable memories that last a lifetime. Seniors rates.

Book now avoid & disappointment.

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Merchandise for Sale

Food Products Organic Garden Market has cukes, beets, carrots, cabbage, tomatoes, peas and more. Located across from Clearwater train station.

Open daily 9 am - 6:30 pm Ph 250-674-3779

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Merchandise for Sale

Rentals

Transportation

Misc. for Sale

Apt/Condo for Rent

Auto Financing

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available.

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STEEL BUILDINGS, Metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x 40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x 150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

Clearwater: 2 bdrm suite in Woodside Apt, $650/mo.

Close to Clearwater Library, medical center, Jim’s Market.

NS. NP. Avail immediately.

Call 250-674-3252

Misc. Wanted

Moving Sale Saturday, Oct. 5 9 am - 3 pm 47 Lakeview Dr. Clearwater, B.C.

Genuine Coin Collector Buyer Collections, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins etc 778-281-0030 Used Postage Stamps

Heavy Duty Machinery A-STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’53’ in stock.

SPECIAL 44’X40’ Container Shop w/steel trusses $13,800!

Sets up in one day!

40’ Containers under $2500!

Call Toll Free Also JD 544 & 644 wheel loaders JD 892D LC Excavator Ph 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

Misc. for Sale Complete CLARION car sound system, still in boxes w/receipt, has blue tooth, you name it. Paid $2000, asking $1300 or swap for 4x4 truck.

Concrete striptie forms with whaler bars. Various sizes. $6,000.00 Ph. 250-674-3779 For Sale: 2000 Craftsman riding lawnmower, 42” cut, 6 speed, new starter, w/5’ lawn trailer. 250-677-4233

Support International Scouting by donating used stamps which are sorted & sold to raise money for the International Development Fund of the International Scout & Guide Fellowship. This fund pays for training for Scouters in the third world.

Drop stamps off at front counter of the Star/Journal in Barriere, or call Margaret at (250)672-9330.

Real Estate

Suites, Lower Clearwater: 1 bdrm suite located on Clearwater River. F/S, W/D. Incl util & internet. Avail Nov. 1, NS, NP. $580/mo. Ph for appoint 250-674-0231

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent Clearwater: 1 bdrm Woodside Apt. Clean, updated. Photos kijiji, six mo. of Hydro incl, central location.

N/S N/P $555.00/mo Ph. 250-674-0220

CHURCH OF ST. PAUL

4464 Barriere Town Road

Worship Sunday 11:00 A worshipping community of Anglicans, United & Lutherans

All Are Welcome

the Rev. Brian Krushel

Office: 250 672-5653 www.norththompsonpc.ca

ST. GEORGE’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Sunday Mass - 9am Wednesday, Friday & Saturday Mass - 9am

Father Donal O’Reilly

Ph 672-5949 • Fax 672-5974 CHRISTIAN LIFE ASSEMBLY 4818 Annesty Rd. (Across from High School) 9:30am Adult Sunday School 10:30am Sunday Service and Children’s Sunday School Pastor: Lance Naylor Youth Pastor: James Mason 672-0111 www.clabarriere.org

FELLOWSHIP Bible Study on Tuesdays at 1pm PASTOR TODD ENGLISH Join us for refreshments after the Service.

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by Keith McNeill

Digital and film photographs.

Phone 250-674-3252 or email:kmcneill@mercuryspeed.com

Phone 250-672-1864 anytime.

Affiliated with North American Baptist Association.

“Believe in the Lord Jesus - and you will be saved.” (Acts 16:31)

Seventh-day Adventists

Meet in the Church of Saint Paul on Saturday Mornings Bible Study - 9:30am Worship Service - 11am Fellowship Meal - 12:30pm Everyone Welcome 318-0545

4 bdrm, 3 bath home for rent in Clearwater. $1200 + util. DD req. Pets neg. Avail Sept. 1.

Please call 250-376-1032.

ISO - house for Oct or Nov, have dogs, need space, NS/non-drinker, quiet, clean, handyman. Long term rental.

References avail.

Contact Dwight 250-319-1619 Lakefront, Forest Lake, short term, 6 mo., furnished 2bdrm.

NS/NP WD, $650 incl. util. 1778-773-2465 or 1-604-5414084.

For Sale By Owner

11:00 am Sundays at the Ridge

CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind and a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

Homes for Rent

Munday 14x70 MH. L/rm, 2 bdrm, kit/din/rm, full bath, c/w f/s, w/d, oil furnace, hwt.

Owned by older couple, in gd shape. Estate sale - must be sold & must be moved from property. Asking $28,500.00.

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Duplex / 4 Plex Barriere: 3 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, duplex, large fenced backyard, 1 car garage. $875 + util. DD. Pets neg. Avail Oct 1. 250672-0041.

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North Thompson Star/Journal Thursday, October 03, 2013

Arts Council gets new executive

By Margaret Houben North Thompson Star/Journal On Sunday, Sept. 29, the North Thompson Arts Council held their annual general meeting in Little Fort. One of the main orders of business was to elect the 2013-14 officers. The newly elected members are as follows: President - Charlene Lau Vice president - Doris Laner Secretary - Margaret Houben Treasurer - Patti Wood Directors - Margot Venema, Lana Laskovic, Kim Cartwright and Irene Gouchie.

One of the director positions remains open and will be filled at the next general meeting.

After the meeting, members watched a very inspirational short video: “Phil Hanson, Embrace the Shake”. This video is available online at www.ted.com, a non-profit group committed to ideas worth spreading. All their videos are free to watch and cover a wide range of topics.

The next event planned will be a Cashless Craft Swap on Oct. 26, 12:30-2:30 p.m. at the North Thompson Volunteer and Information Centre (the Ridge).

At the next general NTAC meeting, which will be on Oct. 27, 2 p.m. at the North Thompson Volunteer and Information Centre, the 2014 events calendar will be discussed, with dates and locations being set for all the events being planned for the coming year. If you want to have a say in what we will be doing in the coming year, please come out and join us.

New members are always welcome, and membership fees are only $10 a year. You don’t have to be an artist to be a member; a few of our current members are art lovers and wanted to join just to support the arts in our community. For more information, call Margaret Houben at 250-672-9330 (evenings), or drop by the Armour Mountain Art Gallery, located inside Armour Mountain Office Services.

TNRD Vignettes recognized by Union of British Columbia Municipalities TNRD The Thompson-Nicola Regional District has received an honourable mention from the Union of British Columbia Municipalities at the Community Excellence Awards in the Best Practices — Civic Engagement category for a series of promotional vignettes focused on communities in the Regional District.

The honour was announced during the annual gathering of the UBCM in Vancouver on Thursday, Sept. 19.

The vignettes were spearheaded by the

Thompson-Nicola Film Commission, using a grant from the Northern Development Initiative Trust. The production of the vignettes was also helped by the film commission’s expertise and access to industry professionals free of charge.

Randy Murray, chair of the TNRD, had high praise for all those involved in producing the vignettes, which he calls a valuable tool in raising awareness about the communities and municipalities in the TNRD. “Small municipalities and unincorporated

communities often do not have the capacity to develop the materials required to reach their target markets,” Murray said. “These vignettes, which we were able to produce at no cost to the taxpayer, will help spread the word about the great things our regional district has to offer.”

The seven vignettes cover a broad spectrum of topics, from festivals to rural living, to economic opportunities.

The vignettes can be seen on the TNFC website http://www.tnrdfilm.com/videos and YouTube.

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OBITUARY In Loving Memory

Beulah May Matthias (nee Giles) April 16, 1941 - September 15, 2013 Beulah May Matthias of Barriere, B.C., passed away on Sept. 15, 2013 at the age of 72. May had been in the care of the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice House in Kamloops. May has had a brave struggle with cancer for the past year. May was born in Hartford, Ontario on April 16, 1941.

May was survived by her loving husband of 43 years, James Myskiw of Barriere, B.C., sister Mary from Armstrong, B.C., brothers Ross of Rayleigh, B.C., John of Brandford, Ontario, and son Davied of Brandford, Ontario.

May was predeceased by

her mother Mildred Giles (nee Haviland) and her father Lloyd Giles.

She received her formal education in the province of Ontario.

She was a member of the United Church of Saint Paul in Barriere, B.C. and volun-

teered her time to the Thrift Store.

She loved to go to garage sales and she had a vast collection of antiques. The collection is the pride and joy, and May’s legacy. May will be truly missed

by James and her friends at the Thrift Store.

There will be a private funeral service held for May later in the year.

Donations are requested in the memory of May to the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice House, 72 Whiteshield Cres. S., Kamloops, B.C. V2E 2S9.

Funeral arrangement entrusted to North Thompson Funeral Services, 250-672-1999.

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Cameron Kerslake wins big with the Top Jr. Showmanship 2013 award for his sheep at the Submitted photos by Jennifer Kerslake PWF last Saturday.

(l-r) Hannah Feller wins Top Intermediate Aggregates and Madison Kerslake wins Top Intermediate Judge.

Payden Irving wins Jr. Photography Judged Champion for her framed photograph she is displaying and 4th place for her record book in this years PWF. Payden sold her winning photograph for $200.

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It was all celebration at the winter fair as Yellowhead 4-H members (l-r) Lauren Tremblay and Katherine Pelayo jump for joy.

(l-r) Payden Irving wins 1st and Emma Hamblin wins 2nd in Top Photography Judge for the photography they entered.

Hannah Feller (left), Yellowhead 4-H member, wins the Top Overall Reserve Showmanship prize and trophies for her sheep that is wearing the pink ribbon. Next to her is Jessica Sage from Yale who also won.

Lauren Tremblay, a Yellowhead 4-H member, gets ready for her turn in the ring with her steer during the PWF held last weekend.

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Fire Prevention Week October 6-12, 2013

Fires are real, not just events in the news or movies. Fire is fast, extremely hot and spreads rapidly. It creates thick black toxic smoke that is even more deadly than flames! When fire strikes, seconds are important! There is no time to stop and think. Everyone needs to know what to do! Smoke alarms provide the early warning of the problem and a home fire escape plan will provide time to escape safely. Although we hope you never have to use it, planning and practising your home escape plan may one day save your life and the lives of your loved ones.

The 2013 Fire Prevention Week Campaign is “Prevent Kitchen Fires”. This year’s theme “Prevent Kitchen Fires” focuses on providing families and communities with the knowledge necessary to identify potential fire and burn risks in the kitchen and be prepared if a fire or other emergency should occur.

The fire service has again partnered with local schools to teach children and their families the importance of developing and practising a home fire drill. Children will learn these skills by completing an interactive fire safety worksheet – ”Fire Safety Starts with You” provided by your local fire department. Those children successfully completing the activity booklet and the entry form and returning the entry form are eligible to enter to win an iPad.

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Fast facts about fire Fire prevention in Canada Home Fires In 2011, fire departments responded to 370,000 home structure fires. These fires caused 13,910 civilian injuries, 2,520 civilian deaths, $6.9 billion in direct damage.

On average, seven people die in home fires per day.

Cooking is the leading cause of home fires and home fire injuries, followed by heating equipment. Smoking is a leading cause of civilian home fire deaths.

Most fatal fires kill one or two people. In 2011, 12 home fires killed five or more people resulting in a total of 67 deaths.

dents. Ovens accounted for 16 per cent.

Children under five face a higher risk of non-fire burns associated with cooking than being burned in a cooking fire.

Microwave ovens are one of the leading home products associated with scald burn injuries not related to fires. Nearly half (44 per cent) of the microwave oven injuries seen at emergency rooms in 2011 were scald burns.

Clothing was the item first ignited in less than 1 per cent of home cooking fires, but these incidents accounted for 16 per cent of the cooking fire deaths.

Cooking Fire Departments responded to an estimated annual average of 156,600 cookingrelated fires between 2007-2011, resulting in 400 civilian deaths, 5,080 civilian injuries and $853 million in direct damage.

Two of every five home fires start in the kitchen.

Unattended cooking was a factor in 34 per cent of reported home cooking fires.

Two-thirds of home cooking fires started with ignition of food or other cooking materials.

Ranges accounted for the 58 per cent of home cooking fire inci-

Heating The leading factor contributing to heating equipment fires was failure to clean, principally creosote from solid fueled heating equipment, primarily chimneys.

Portable or fixed space heaters, including wood stoves, were involved in one-third (32 per cent) of home heating fires and four out of five (80 per cent) home heating deaths.

Half of home heating fire deaths resulted from fires caused by heating equipment too close to things that can burn, such as upholstered furniture, clothing, mattresses or bedding.

In most years, heating is the second leading cause of home fires, fire deaths, and fire injuries. Fixed or portable space heaters are involved in about 4 out of 5 heating fire deaths.

Smoking Materials During 2007-2011 smoking materials caused an estimated 17,900 home structure fires, resulting in 580 deaths, 1,280 injuries and $509 million in direct property damage, per year.

Sleep was a factor in one-third of the home smoking material fire deaths.

Possible alcohol impairment was a factor in one in five of home smoking fire deaths.

In recent years, Canada and the United States have required that all cigarettes sold must be “fire safe,” that is have reduced ignition strength and less likely to start fires.

Electrical About half (49 per cent) of home electrical fires involved electrical distribution or lighting equipment. Other leading types of equipment were washer or dryer, fan, portable or stationary space heater, air conditioning equipment water heater and range.

Electrical failure or malfunctions caused

Fire Prevention Canada (FIPRECAN), the national voice of fire prevention and education in Canada.

Please take a few minutes to peruse our site for valuable information that may save your life, and the lives of your loved ones. Statistics show that, on average, fire kills eight people each week in Canada, with residential fires accounting for 73 per cent of these fatalities.

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home fire injuries and 6 per cent of direct property damage from home fires.

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• If your home has any fuel-burning devices such as a gas furnace, gas water heater, gas appliances, or an attached garage or carport, install at least one CSAapproved carbon monoxide outside all sleeping areas.

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See Fire Prevention Canada’s YouTube videos: Our multiple international award-winning Public Service Announcements, including the subject of kitchen fires and a video on last year’s National Launch of Fire Prevention Week, organized by Fire Prevention Canada.

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ally, through educating the public directly and through the Fire Service. Fire Prevention Canada is privileged to have His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada as its Patron.

Fire Prevention Week 2013 will be observed from Sunday, Oct. 6 through to Saturday, Oct. 12. The theme for this year is “PREVENT KITCHEN FIRES ©” National Launch of Fire Prevention Week The fire community will gather in Ottawa for the national launch of Fire

show that nearly 60 per cent of Canadians have not installed a CO alarm. In addition to being impossible to detect, CO also has another nefarious trait. Symptoms of carbon monoxide exposure mimic the flu, without the fever. It is routinely responsible for thousands of clinic and hospital visits each year, and is commonly misdiagnosed. Prolonged or extreme exposure causes nausea, dizziness, confusion, the loss of physical mobility, brain damage and ultimately, death.

More home safety resources can be found on the www. safeathome.ca web site.

Analysis was undertaken on almost 50,000 fires that occurred in Alberta, British Columbia, and Ontario over a 5-year period involving 663 fatalities. The findings demonstrated that the death rate per 1,000 fires in the absence of a present, functioning smoke alarm was 74% greater than when a functioning smoke alarm was present.

Thanksgiving turkey fires cause for concern at 9-1-1 centre E -Comm’s fire dispatch team is

E-Comm has received some odd calls to 9-1-1 before – including someone wanting to know how long to Thanksgiving weekcook a turkey – but a end. “A turkey isn’t turkey fire is no joke. something you typiIn fact, it is a leading cally see on a list of cause of spikes in household fire haz9-1-1 calls over the ards, but we get 9-1-1 holidays. calls about ovens going up in Journal“A flame your ovenTimes can start The North Thompson Star/ and the in Clearwater flames all the time,” says Corey by Black easilyPress and escalate quickly,” are published each Thursday Group Ltd. We says Kelso, E-Comm fire dispatcher.

Kelso. “Oil drippings through a welcome readers’ articles, photographs, comments and letters.

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About Fire Prevention Week Fire Prevention Week was established to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire, the tragic 1871 conflagration that killed more than 250 people, left 100,000 homeless, destroyed more than 17,400 structures and burned more than 2,000 acres. The fire began on Oct. 8, but continued into and did most of its damage on Oct. 9, 1871.

Commemorating a conflagration According to popular legend, the fire broke out after a cow - belonging to Mrs. Catherine O’Leary - kicked over a lamp, setting first the barn, then the whole city on fire. Chances are you’ve heard some version of this story yourself; people have been blaming the Great Chicago Fire on the cow and Mrs. O’Leary, for more than 130 years. But recent research

by Chicago historian Robert Cromie has helped to debunk this version of events.

The ‘Moo’ myth Like any good story, the ‘case of the cow’ has some truth to it. The great fire almost certainly started near the barn where Mrs. O’Leary kept her five milking cows.

But there is no proof that O’Leary was in the barn when the fire broke out - or that a jumpy cow sparked the blaze. Mrs. O’Leary herself swore that she’d been in bed early that night, and that the cows were also tucked in for the evening.

But if a cow wasn’t to blame for the huge fire, what

was? Over the years, journalists and historians have offered plenty of theories.

Some blamed the blaze on a couple of neighborhood boys who were near the barn sneaking cigarettes. Others believed that a neighbor of the O’Leary’s may have started the fire. Some people have speculated that a fiery meteorite may have fallen to earth on October 8, starting several fires that day - in Michigan and Wisconsin, as well as in Chicago.

The biggest blaze that week While the Great Chicago Fire was the best-known blaze to start during this fiery two-day stretch, it wasn’t the biggest. That distinction goes to the Peshtigo Fire, the most devastating forest fire in American history. The fire, which also occurred on Oct. 8, 1871, and roared through Northeast Wisconsin, burning down 16 towns, killing 1,152 people, and scorching 1.2 million acres before it ended.

Historical accounts of the fire say that the blaze began when several railroad workers clearing land for tracks unintentionally started a brush fire. Before long, the fastmoving flames were whipping through the area ‘like a tornado,’ some survivors said. It was the small town of Peshtigo, Wisconsin that suffered the worst damage.

Within an hour, the entire town had been destroyed.

Eight decades of fire prevention Those who survived the Chicago and Peshtigo fires never forgot what they’d been through; both blazes produced countless tales of bravery and heroism. But the fires also changed the way that firefighters and public officials thought about fire safety. On the 40th anniversary of the Great Chicago Fire, the Fire Marshals Association of North America (today known as the International Fire Marshals Association), decided that the anniversary of the Great Chicago Fire should henceforth be observed not with festivities, but in a way that would keep the public informed about the importance of fire prevention. The commemoration grew incrementally official over the years.

In 1920, President Woodrow Wilson issued the first National Fire Prevention Day proclamation, and since 1922, Fire Prevention Week has been observed on the Sunday through Saturday period in which October 9 falls. According to the National Archives and Records Administration’s Library Information Center, Fire Prevention Week is the longest running public health and safety observance on record. The President of the United States has signed a proclamation proclaiming a national observance during that week every year since 1925.

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safety rules should always be followed in order to prevent burns and fires. The first step is to have a thorough knowledge of how your cooking appliances work, whether you’re using the stove, microwave, deep fryer, or fondue burner.

Never leave cooking food unattended.

Use a pot or frying pan that has a diameter equal to or bigger than the heating element. Keep children and animals well away from hot appliances and roll up long sleeves. Turn pot handles towards the back of the stove; use oven mitts to remove dishes from the oven; place hot plates on an appropriate surface well away from the edge of a worktop or cooking surface; and beware of steam produced by cooking food.

Do you feel like some delicious homemade French fries? Be sure to use a certified fryer with a thermostat — don’t heat oil in a pot to fry foods, because oil fires are easy to start and hard to put out.

Keep articles made of paper, fabric, and plastic well away from heating elements.

When you leave the kitchen ensure that all cooking devices are switched off. Don’t store objects in the oven.

Greasy residues can accumulate and catch fire, so be sure to regularly clean the inside

as well as the outside of your stove, the ventilation hood, and the recipients under the elements. Don’t allow a buildup of residues to accumulate in a self-clean oven.

If your clothing catches fire, drop to the ground and roll around while covering your face with your hands. Never

extinguish a cooking fire with water or try to move the pot.

Instead, cover it with an appropriate sized lid to cut off the fire’s source of oxygen. Use a fire extinguisher if necessary and call the fire department, even if the fire seems to have gone out.

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So that history will not be repeated The Great Chicago Fire, as it is now universally called, took place in October 1871. It took 27 hours for the firemen to get it under control and caused 250 deaths, 100,000 people to be homeless, and destroyed 17,400 buildings. Fortunately, a catastrophe on this scale is unlikely to happen nowadays because of modern infrastructure and the very latest in firefighting techniques. However, we can never be too cautious: fire prevention should be everyone’s concern.

Did you know that among the multitude of domestic appliances to be found in our homes, many could be the source of house fires due to defects or manufacturing flaws? This could include products as varied as small household appliances, furnaces, computer equipment, and even speakers. Faulty equipment is usually recalled by the manufacturer or sometimes by the retailer, so registering new electronics and appliance purchases on the manufacturer’s website allows you to validate your guarantee and ensure your safety.

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Clearwater fire department doing their part in celebrating Fire Prevention Week We will be going to Raft River Elementary on Oct. 10 to present to the Kindergarten class, it will include a short talk and view a new fire safety video, and include some take home info and giveaways.

The kindergarten to grade three students will have an activity booklet and entry form given to them by their teacher, they can fill this out and enter into a Province wide contest for an iPad. We will be at the school Oct. 10 presenting in the grade four classes, a new fire safety video and a tour of the fire trucks. The grade four classes are our target audience, and that is why in their giveaway items, they will get a red draw ticket, which is good for a draw for them only at our Open House at the fire hall on Oct. 10 at 6 p.m. They will also be filling out an activity booklet and entry form, for the Fire Chief and Deputy Fire Chief for

a Day Contest. That includes being picked up by firefighters in fire truck and taken for lunch.

Lastly, we will be trying to involve the whole elementary school with this exciting contest. We are doing a colouring contest. It will be a random drawing for two groups, kindergarten to grade three and grade four to seven. The students will colour Regatta Firefighter and fill out an activity booklet.

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by their teacher. The contest deadline will be the end of day on Friday, Oct. 11, with the random draw to be held on Tuesday, Oct. 15 at the District of Clearwater office at 10 a.m. The prizes will be a tablet for each of the two groups.

The Fire Department Open House will be on Oct. 10 starting at 6 p.m., which is our regular training night. We will have door prizes, fire extinguisher demo, smoke alarm info and

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Clearwater features residential, commercial and industrial properties available for development and more importantly, a community prepared to attract new business enterprise. The community is self-sustaining and offers a successful retail and service industry that is capable of providing for the entire region.

Telephone: 250 674-2257

Contact Us: PO Box 157, 132 Clearwater Station Road, Clearwater, BC, V0E 1N0

www.districtofclearwater.com

Telephone: 250 674-2257

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