Barriere Star Journal, March 05, 2012

MONDAY, MARCH 05, 2012

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Local residents divided over pipeline project Kinder Morgan

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Another standoff with police in Barriere Man with a knife

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Gold for Barriere girls at Blue River

STAR/JOURNAL photo: Jill Hayward

Six teachers and four student teachers from Barriere Elementary school participated in a day of protest on Monday, Feb. 27, by waving signs with notations such as; “Bargaining for a fair deal�, “Kids are worth it�, “Special needs neglected�, and “negotiate don’t legislate�. The group stood along Barriere Town Road, in front of the AG Foods Mall where they could wave their signage at passing motorists and speak with those who were on foot. More on page 3.

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The B.C. Teachers’ Federation has served strike notice for this Monday through Wednesday after teachers across the province endorsed the option in a province-wide vote.

The union was required to give two school days’ notice before being in a legal strike position, under a Labour Relations Board ruling on essential services that allows for up to three consecutive days of full strike action this week.

Education Minister George Abbott said Thursday that schools will be open, and it’s up to parents if they want to send children to school.

The LRB ruling prohibits picket lines, allowing unionized support staff to go to work. Administrators will supervise students, but normal instruction will not take place.

The B.C. government began

debate Thursday on legislation that would extend the current teacher pay and benefits for another six months, while a mediator works with the BCTF and the B.C. Public School Employers’ Association in an effort to find common ground on class sizes, special needs support and other issues.

Nearly 28,000 BCTF members voted yes to the strike option out of the 32,209 who voted Tuesday and Wednesday, after the B.C. government tabled legislation to impose a “cooling-off period� until the end of August and impose heavy fines on the union and its members for strikes during that time.

Nearly 9,000 teachers did not vote, and more than 10 per cent or 4,263 voted against strike action.

Abbott and Premier Christy Clark would not specify how long the government would wait before passing that legislation, but it likely won’t be

in time to prevent a three-day strike.

Clark said she wants to give the union time to “climb down from the cliff � after seven months of working to rule, refusing to complete report cards and other non-essential duties.

Opposition leader Adrian Dix said the NDP will oppose Bill 22 in the legislature. Dix called for “real mediation� but refused to say if he would support a raise for teachers.

BCTF president Susan Lambert has dismissed the legislation and restrictions on mediation to work within the government’s two-year “net zero� wage mandate as “bullying tactics.� She said an extra $30 million fund for special needs support this year, on top of more than $800 million currently budgeted, is a “crumb� that won’t even cover inflation. “The results of our province-wide vote are strong evidence of the unity and determination of BCTF mem-

bers in rejecting this government’s provocative and damaging legislation,� Lambert said.

NTVIC after school program to run all day during strike The NT Volunteer Centre (NTVIC) After School Program in Barriere will run from 7a.m. - 6 p.m., this Monday to Wednesday, in an effort to help working parents on days the teachers are out on strike. A fee per student will be charged for half day or full day participation with a limit of 24 students. Email: ntvickathy@telus.net or call 250-6720033 for more information. Parents take note there will be no school buses running Monday through Wednesday of this week, and no teachers at schools.

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B.C. Forest Service marks 100th in turmoil

By Tom Fletcher Black Press V I C TO R I A – B.C. Forest Service staff shared a cake with former ministers and deputies at a ceremony at the legislature Monday to mark the service’s 100th anniversary, before politicians resumed their bitter debate about the state of the province’s forests.

NDP forests critic Norm Macdonald said the recent auditor general’s report highlighted the need to update B.C.’s for-

est inventory, 70 per cent of which is out of date. But he said last week’s B.C. budget reduced spending on forest health over the next two years.

Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Minister S t eve Thomson replied that his budget includes a $10 million fund for this year to update the Crown forest industry in priority areas, particularly those affected by the mountain pine beetle infestation in the B.C. Interior.

Thomson said that

effort responds to Auditor General John Doyle’s recommendations on upgrading the forest inventory. But Thomson rejected Doyle’s conclusion that industry-led reforestation of logged areas has been done cheaply and reduced species diversity, making the forests more vulnerable to pests or disease.

Forest service seed orchards select the best stock for each elevation, soil and climatic zone, providing seed to forest com-

panies responsible for replanting logged areas, Thomson said.

The forest service has two seed orchards near Vernon, one near Salmon Arm, one near Prince George, one in Saanich and a research station at Cowichan Lake where scientif ic tree selection began in 1912.

Brian B a r b e r, director of the ministry’s tree improvement branch, said in an interview it is in forest companies’ interest to plant the best tree stock available for each site,

as quickly as possible after harvesting.

Strong, fast-growing trees outpace underbrush more quickly, saving money on brush treatment and meeting the companies’ legal obligation to establish “free growing� trees on Crown land.

Barber said the broad areas of lodgepole pine susceptible to beetle kill were created in part by decades of forest f ire suppression, which allowed stands to live longer and become more attractive to

beetles. But their origin goes back far beyond 40 years of intensive replanting activity. “The mountain pine beetle epidemic occurred via a large food source, available because of f ire suppression,� Barber said. “But those are trees that regenerated naturally following f ires that were set by settlers, and by people doing mining exploration in the early 1900s.�

Alvin Yanchuk, senior scientist in the tree improve-

ment branch, said research continues to determine if the latest beetle outbreak across western North America was a result of long-term climate shift, or simply a string of warmer winters that allowed them to multiply and spread. “This beetle is one of the thousands of bark beetles around the world,� Yanchuk said. “There’s a handful that go epidemic, and we happened to have them when we had the right conditions.�

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Elementary school teachers picket on day of protest

By Jill Hayward North Thompson Star/Journal Teachers from all over the province took part last Monday in a provincewide day of action, with union meetings slated for every school at lunch hour and demonstrations in every community after school.

The BC Teachers’ Federation promised “there will be no disruption of class time on the day of action. Rather, teachers will be using their off hours to discuss the current situation together, provide advice to their union, and demonstrate their opposition to a legislated contract”.

In Barriere, six teachers, and four student teachers from Barriere Elementary School (BES) participated after classes concluded for the afternoon in the ‘day of action’ by waving bright yellow signs with notations such as; “Bargaining for a fair deal”, “Kids are worth it”, “Special needs neglected”, and “negotiate don’t legislate”. The group stood along Barriere Town Road, in front of the AG Foods Mall where they could wave their signage at passing motorists and speak with those who were on foot.

Kamloops-Thompson Teacher’s Association (KTTA) local rep, and teacher at BES, Val Williams, said the ‘day of protest’ did not affect the regular school day for the students. She noted that under the current phase one of the job action being taken, “We are still teaching regular days at school. Things not done in phase one of the job action include not attending staff meetings, and we do not write formal report cards. However, we are still meeting with parents, and this year I have had more meetings with parents than I have had in my 20 years of teaching.”

Asked if she thought this was because there are no report cards being issued during the job action Williams replied, “I like to make sure my parents know where their kids are academically. We all try to support their children.”

Williams noted the teachers at Barriere Elementary have concerns about the number of Ministry category children [special needs] they are experiencing in the classrooms.

“The designated number for these children in a classroom is three,” said Williams, “But last year some of our teachers had six or seven in their classrooms.”

She noted that Bill 27 and 28 on the bargaining table regarding class size and composition would address this problem “but the government say the bill is discriminatory and they want to drop it”.

“A teacher can’t possibly deal with this kind of a teaching situation,” said Williams, “Teachers are having to adapt. Many of these kids are falling through the cracks. At one time these kids [special needs] were tested; now we struggle to have one or two a year tested.”

Williams also said that some of the Ministry category children have funding that provides a one-on-one assistant to work with that individual. However, in most cases there is no extra funding so the class teacher “must adapt”, noting that sometimes these kids can disrupt the rest of the class.

Several of the teachers holding protest signs also commented that kids are not just coming with learning and social problems, but also no breakfast, cleanliness problems, and unfortunately low income challenges.

“Teachers spend a lot of money out of their own pocket on their classes,” said Williams, “There are no resources given for that.”

She also hopes the upcoming KTTA vote, “...will be a solid ‘yes’ vote that says we want a negotiated settlement, not a ministry imposed settlement. They can’t rule us back to work – we’ve always been at work.”

On Feb. 28 and 29, teachers across B.C voted overwhelmingly in favour to escalate the limited “teach only” job action to a full-scale walkout. Results of the vote were made public on Thursday, March 1.

STAR/JOURNAL photo: Bob Hayward

Bridge closed on Yellowhead Traffic traveling the Yellowhead Highway were detoured along Barriere Town Road on Feb. 29, and Mar. 1, from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m., due to maintenance work being done on the bridge over the Barriere River.

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OPINION

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Guest Editorial; By Martha Wickett - Salmon Arm Observer

Just say no to supertankers C

raggy coastline, whales surfacing, eagles soaring. After a visit to the coast of British Columbia, there’s little doubt what a precious gem the West Coast of this country is. The ocean is a living, breathing entity.

And, of course, key to it all are the salmon. Here, we have the privilege of living close enough to the Adams River to regularly witness the miracle that is the returning of the salmon to their spawning grounds. Clearly, we humans are simply a tiny part of a much bigger and wondrous system, all the complexities of which we probably have no hope of ever understanding completely.

Yet, somehow, a body called Transport Canada has determined that Enbridge and its proposed Enbridge Northern Gateway oil tanker and pipeline project could safely use supertankers carrying oil to navigate the waters of the West Coast.

The Coastal First Nations have reacted strongly to the approval, noting that a report prepared by the First Nations over the past eight years confirms that “a tanker spill would cause catastrophic economic, environmental and cultural damage.”

The group is an alliance including Council of the Haida Nation, the Wuikinuxv Nation, Heiltsuk, Kitasoo/Xaixais, Nuxalk, Gitga’at, Haisla, Metlakatla, Old Massett and Skidegate.

The executive director of Coastal First Nations, Art Sterritt, states that Transport Canada’s decision “is yet another way in which the federal government is unduly influencing the very flawed Joint Review Process on the Enbridge Project. It’s abundantly clear the government isn’t interested in what the public hearing process determines.”

The report notes that spill response techniques identified by Enbridge include booming around tankers to contain spilled oil and using skimmers to remove oil, techniques similar to those used during the Exxon Valdez cleanup. Those were decidedly unsuccessful. The people and environment in that area, although now out of the public eye, are still suffering enormously.

While this plan to run supertankers up the coast of tourist- destination, ‘Super Natural’ British Columbia will affect every British Columbian when the ocean and the cycle of life that depends on it is doused in oil, it will particularly affect the Coastal First Nations who, for thousands of years and to this day, live off the food they can harvest from their watery front yard. Despite strides to the contrary, the disrespect from and greed of the relative newcomers to this land will continue and be amplified if this plan is allowed.

A few weeks ago there was a march of about 2,000 people in Prince Rupert opposing the project. In abundance were people who depend on the ocean directly for their livelihood, for their food. To them this project is not some theoretical proposition that they’re taking an ideological stance on.

It’s real, it’s looming and it’s menacing. They know that the issue is not if a spill occurs, but when.

The North Thompson Star/Journal is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a selfregulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C., V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org.

Caribou population threatened with decline To the editor; A recent letter to the editor of the Clearwater Times mistakenly stated that protected ungulate winter ranges for mountain caribou are closed to snowmobiling and helicopter skiing.

In 2007 the B.C. government’s Mountain Caribou Science Team recommended closures of critical mountain caribou habitat to snowmobiling and helicopter skiing. Critical habitat was placed into Ungulate Winter Range protection (UWR) in 2008 through a government actions regulation

order. Most of these UWR areas include protection from forest harvesting activities. However, under severe pressure from the snowmobile industry the B.C. government supported the development of special permits called Stewardship M a n a g e m e n t Agreements or SMAs. These permits were introduced to provide for continued snowmobiling activities in recently protected mountain caribou habitat.

The SMAs are not legally enforce-

able agreements and were arranged through a memorandum of understanding negotiated with the BC Snowmobile Federation and the Association of BC Snowmobile Clubs without allowing for sufficient public or stakeholder input. The intent was to allow historic levels of snowmobile activities to occur within pre-existing snowmobile use areas.

The UWR objective was to prevent current and future displacement of mountain caribou. The terms of reference stated that if there

was the likelihood of increased intensity and frequency of snowmobile use in the proposed SMA area it would be denied for inclusion.

In the Blue River area the process facilitated a major expansion of “new” snowmobile destination riding areas located entirely within the protected endangered mountain caribou winter range areas.

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Caribou population threatened in riding intensity and frequency.

Since SMA introduction, a subsidized effort to heavily promote and market these new snowmobile destination areas has occurred in the Blue River area.

Significant, legally protected mountain caribou habitat has remained open to snowmobiling, contrary to the government’s science team’s recommendations.

The Wells Gray North Thompson mountain caribou sub-population is being further threatened with decline.

At the same time that there is this very significant problem in Blue River, the local snowmobile club in Clearwater has taken a much more responsible

To the editor; Road safety is always a big issue for people, especially our seniors. So anything the Government of BC can do that increases road safety is obviously a good thing and something we should be looking at.

That’s why I was excited to hear about a new kind of reflective material being used to make traffic lines on roads easier to see.

Apparently it actually shines your headlight’s beam back at you!

I haven’t seen these new reflective lines myself, but friends who have, on the Sea-to-Sky Highway, tell me they’re really helpful and even work well on a dark rainy night.

I don’t know why nobody thought of doing this sooner, but it sure is a good idea and I would love to see the same thing done on the Island Highway.

Lesley Bates, Courtenay, B.C.

resulted in a deficiency of government monitoring of snowmobile SMA boundaries and inadequate enforcement measures for protected mountain caribou habitat.

Several people have witnessed acute displacement of mountain caribou by snowmobiles in protected mountain caribou habitat, the most recent being the week of Jan. 31 - Feb. 5.

The Mountain Caribou Science Team made specific recommendations to close some critical mountain caribou habitat areas to helicopter skiing, yet none have been implemented in the province.

One heli-ski operator has even applied for an increase in the number of helicopter skiing runs in the Quesnel region.

Most people are likely unaware of the high intensity and frequency of snowmobiling that continues to occur in legally “protected” mountain caribou habitat. These legally designated ungulate winter

Submitted photo:

Photo shows both snowmobile and caribou tracks in a protected winter range. The animals were pushed out of the area by the snow machines right after a storm ended, YEA members report.

They ask that snowmobiles be kept out of sensitive areas and that the regulations be more strictly enforced. ranges for mountain caribou must first be closed to snowmobiling and heli-skiing before implementation of predator management programs. Otherwise recovery efforts are ineffective.

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approach to addressing endangered mountain caribou recovery efforts by staying within historical snowmobile use areas where previous management agreements were in place.

Each snowmobile club is responsible for education, signage, monitoring of boundary compliance and reporting wildlife sightings and occurrence. Parts of these SMA boundaries are accessed through complex avalanche terrain. Club members, who for the most part do not have professional training in avalanche risk management, are required to navigate potentially dangerous terrain and avalanche conditions in order to meet their SMA obligations. In 2009, immediately after approval of the snowmobile SMAs, all B.C. government employees, including conservation officers, were restricted from entering “any” avalanche terrain due to the introduction of WorkSafe BC avalanche worker safety measures. This has

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Injured snowmobiler assisted

by WG Search and Rescue The Times Nine Wells Gray Search and Rescue members and two volunteers from Clearwater Snowdrifters responded to rescue a snowmobiler with a back injury near Blue River on Wednesday, Feb. 15.

The team was stood down as they passed through Avola, according to a team spokesperson.

A BC Ambulance Service helicopter from Kamloops had been used to retrieve and transport the injured subject out, he explained.

In fact, it had been anticipated that the team

would not be needed but it was called out as a contingency. Darkness was approaching and the helicopter might experience difficulties landing.

The Snowdrifters have their own small rescue team and the WGSAR volunteers were happy to have some more experienced snowmobilers along, said the spokesperson.

The incident occurred between Cook and Whitewater Creeks, about 10 km north-northwest of Blue River. The terrain was described as not having a high avalanche hazard.

Cell service in Vavenby and area

By Robyn Rexin The Times

THE TIMES photo: Keith McNeill

Wild canes

Vavenby resident Joe Schulte shows off two canes he made from pieces of diamond willow and deer antlers. The willow came from near Fort St. John while the antlers he found on his farm. The willow required many hours with a knife to reduce it in size, he says.

After a long wait, Vavenby finally has got cell service. With Thompson Nicola Regional District (TNRD) Area A representative Tim Pennell offering the site for the tower on behalf of the TNRD, and with an infrastructure agreement between Telus and the provincial government the ball started rolling and cell service was put in.

The tower is beside the area’s

TV site. Eventually TV service and other pre-existing services such as Mercuryspeed will move over to the new power supply.

The power line has not yet been finished but should be completed by next week.

The use of cell phones became operational on Saturday, Feb. 11.

On Sunday John Gerber started the morning off at Vavenby Christian Church by telling the congregation to turn off their cell phones so that the church service could begin.

Residents have mixed feelings about having cell service.

They feel it will be good in case of emergencies such as breaking down on the highway. One resident felt that it shows we are up to date with the rest of the world and people won’t look at us as a backwoods town.

Most residents are upset that their cell phones don’t work because they must be 3G or better. Older ones won’t work so many citizens need to buy new phones.

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The Times On Feb. 16 Yellowhead Mining Inc. reported that it had increased the estimated size of its proposed Harper Creek coppergold-silver mine near Vavenby by more than

50 per cent.

Last week the company reported results for certain drill holes that supported the increase in the estimated size of the ore body.

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holes from HC11120 through HC11130, which represent a series of “step out” holes drilled following the completion of resource drilling referred to in its news release of Feb. 16. The most recent drill holes

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Sometimes, too much protein gets excreted in the urine and this may need further evaluation to rule out kidney disease. If the urine is foamy in appearance, it could signify protein content. This is called proteinuria.

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were meant to further investigate mineralization along strike, down dip and at depth. The holes were positioned to the east and west of the proposed pit limit.

In addition two in-fill holes were drilled near the centre of the deposit, to support the block model estimates and provide increased confidence in the resource estimate in that area.

“These results conf irm our previous hypothesis that the ore body is open along strike, down dip to the north and at depth.

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Another standoff with police in Barriere North Thompson Star/Journal The Barriere RCMP Detachment report they have had another armed standoff with a Barriere resident.

On Monday, Feb. 26, an 18-year-old male was arrested by police after he was seen walking around the community brandishing a large kitchen knife.

Police negotiated with the male for approximately one and a half hours after which the male was taken into custody without any injury to those involved or the public.

The male is currently facing multiple charges and will be appearing in Kamloops Provincial Court.

No name has been released, and no explanation was given by police as to why the male was brandishing the knife, or if he was under the influence of alcohol or narcotics as of press time last week.

Jordan Leader, who was taken into police custody on Feb. 20, after a 29 hour armed standoff has appeared in court and been remanded into custody.

The standoff was the result of a domestic dispute and assault and Leader is facing charges of assault with a weapon, possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose, careless use of a firearm, two counts of having unauthorized possession of a firearm, and breach of a court-ordered condition.

Court date pushed back for Merritt cop

By Phillip Woolgar Merritt Herald The f irst court appearance for former Merritt RCMP Staff Sgt. Stuart Seib was pushed from Feb. 21 to May 23.

Crown spokesman Neil MacKenzie said his off ice is in the process of assessing the RCMP investigative report. “Crown decided it would be appropriate to conduct the review before the court date,� he said. “If charges are approved, we have to go through disclosing Crown evidence to

the accused.�

The Crown is slated to read the charges against Seib at the court appearance. Seib then has the option to make a plea. “We aren’t expecting a plea at that date,�

MacKenzie said.

Seib was charged with stealing drugs valued at under $5,000 from seized exhibits.

Mer ritt’s former top cop was an RCMP member for nearly 20 years. He was transferred from Clearwater to Merritt in November 2011.

Seib was arrested on Jan. 10 and had

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his badge and service weapon seized.

Drugs have also gone missing, along with cash, at the Nanaimo RCMP detachment, police announced on Wednesday.

Police there are i nve s t i g a t i n g the disappearance of 0.3 g rams of cocaine

and $10,000.

Nanaimo RCMP Supt. Norm McPhail told CFJC TV7 in Kamloops that he is considering multiple changes to handling exhibits.

The paraphernalia were discovered missing during a routine exhibit movement in December.

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First anniversary celebration The Irly Building Centre (which is now also Barriere TIM-BR Mart) held their first anniversary sale on Thursday, Mar. 1. The store was full of sale items and 50 per cent off winter clearance items, as well as cake and refreshments for the customers. Pictured (right) is proprietor Shawn Fadear after placing the first anniversary sale sign outside the store. (Above) Customers Bev and Barry Henry take a moment to enjoy the cake after making their purchases.

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AT BARRIERE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

FRIDAY, MARCH 30th 2012 9:00 AM TO 10:00 AM Families with Children born in 2008 and 2009 Parents and children are invited to come and learn and play together.

Guest presenters will share information about: • Getting ready for kindergarten • Healthy growth and development • Child safety To Register Call 672-9916 THE SESSION WILL BE LIMITED BE SURE TO PRE-REGISTER.

FESTIVAL OF S S E N L L WE Following the Ready Set Learn Session:

Jump Start Your Child’s Future AT BARRIERE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL GYM

Friday, March 30th 2012 10:00 am to 12:00 pm The event will include: • Booths set up with information and tools from various services for a healthy child development such as nutrition, growth, dental, hearing, vision, and more.

• Food, raffle prizes, games, and give aways

Report from new SD73 Trustee Hello from the school board office. It has been a very busy first few months as a new school trustee! I have attended numerous training sessions, board meetings, PAC meetings and toured schools throughout my area. I have enjoyed hearing from students, staff and parents on the interesting aspects of their school, as well as opinions on how things can be improved.

At the board table there are two policy

This is an open event brought to by Success by Six for children ages 2 – 5 and their parents. This portion of the event does not require registration and drop in is welcome.

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For more information please call Carla at 250-320-4147.

EDUCATIONAL ISSUES

School Trustee Rhonda Kershaw amendments being considered in the next few weeks that may be of interest. They are referred to as: Policy 403.2 Technology: Student Acceptable Use Consent Form/

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Videotaping – the current policy is being amended to include videotaping consent, in addition to the existing photography consent for students.

Policy 606.1 Alcohol and Other Drugs – the policy is being amended to guide the use of breathalyzer tests for students under the jurisdiction of the District.

For those wishing to view the policies they are accessible on the school district website as part of the public

board agenda from Feb. 20, 2012. These two policies were withdrawn at this meeting to provide an opportunity for further consultation.

I would welcome any comments or questions before they are brought back to the board for a decision in late March or early April.

There are many questions surrounding the current teacher job action. Updates from the school district can be found on the website at http://www. sd73.bc.ca under the

heading “Job Action Updates”. Current and archived information updates are available for students and parents to review.

I am available for questions or comments on both e-mail at: rkershaw@sd73. bc.ca or by phone at 250-319-7328. Please feel free to contact me for comments or questions. I look forward to seeing you all in the schools.

Rhonda Kershaw Trustee, School District #73

Wastewater system discussed at recent public works meeting

By Margaret Houben North Thompson Star/Journal The first half of the District of Barriere’s Public Works Committee meeting focused on a status report for the wastewater grant and an overview of the next steps to be taken. The discussion included topics around where the facility will be located (behind the fire hall), the building design, guidelines around who will have to hook up, creating an incentive program to encourage hooking up to the system, and tying everything in to the downtown revitalization planning. There will be an open house regarding the building design, likely around the end of March or beginning of April.

It was noted that the Birch Lane treatment plant is having some issues as it is not receiving enough sewage input. The Road Assessment that was done in December is almost ready for presentation to council. Staff members

are looking into drafting a Truck Route and Restrictions bylaw for Barriere.

Peter Blanke from the Monte Carlo Motel had a few questions for the Committee members. Q: When is phase one of the wastewater system expected to be completed? A: Approximately two years. Q: Will the water main pipes be replaced at the same time and in the same trench as the sewage pipes when they are installed? A: They will be in their own trench as they must be at least 10 feet away from the sewage pipes. Blanke also requested that the District consider putting in some street lights along the road near the Station House Restaurant, the Monte Carlo and the Petro Can Station. This prompted a brief discussion about other street lights that need to be installed or replaced including some on Dunsmuir, DeeJay and Oriole Roads.

The next meeting of the Public Works Committee will be on March 20 at 7 p.m.

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Local residents divided over pipeline project The Times Many residents of the North Thompson Valley participated in a telephone survey conducted last week by Kennedy Stewart, MP for BurnabyDouglas.

The survey asked people’s opinions about Kinder Morgan’s plans to twin its Trans Mountain pipeline.

Stewart, who is the NDP associate critic for natural resources, released the survey results on Monday.

They show that 55 per cent of those residents who expressed an opinion support the pipeline-twinning project while 45 per cent oppose it.

The survey was conducted between Feb. 21 and 23 and involved contacting nearly 30,000 Kamloops area households. Over 4,000 households provided a response.

“These results show Kinder Morgan will have a lot of work to do before they build a new 300,000 barrel per day oil pipeline through the North Thompson Valley and beneath the Thompson River,” said Stewart. “What

is most disappointing is that the Conservative government has already decided to unconditionally support this new pipeline before the proposal is even submitted for review to the National Energy Board.

We f ind this rash response unacceptable. The NDP will continue to provide balanced information to affected residents and meaningfully consult them as this expansion proposal pushes ahead.”

The Kamloops survey is part of the continuing efforts by the NDP to consult widely with British Columbians on the new Trans Mountain oil pipeline.

An identical phone survey of almost 40,000 residents in Stewart’s riding of BurnabyDouglas, through which the new pipeline is also planned to pass, showed that 72 per cent of those with an opinion opposed the expansion. A province-wide phone opinion poll conducted by the Mustel group showed 60 per cent of British Columbians with an opinion oppose the new pipeline.

Kinder Morgan recently

ended a notice of open season - which started October 20, 2011 and ended February 16, 2012 - that secured binding 15- and 20-year transportation agreements with domestic and foreign oil ref ining companies.

The oil pipeline company received a sufficient amount of commercial interest during its open season, meaning that it will move forward in its plans to fully twin the Trans Mountain pipeline.

Construction on the Trans Mountain pipeline began in February, 1952, and its f irst shipment of cr ude oil ar rived in Burnaby in October, 1953.

Trans Mountain has been owned and operated by Kinder Morgan Canada Inc. since 2005. This pipeline is 1156 km long, traveling from Edmonton to Greater Vancouver and the Puget Sound.

The present pipeline had a capacity of about 300,000 barrels per day. Doubling it would bring that capacity up to 600,000 barrels per day or more.

New cut level for tree farm licence Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Effective immediately, the allowable annual cut for Tree Farm Licence 35 will be 125,000 cubic metres, chief forester Jim Snetsinger announced last week.

The new allowable annual cut (AAC) is lower than the previous cut of 325,600 cubic metres, set in 2004 to enable the salvaging of trees affected by mountain pine beetles and the 2003 McLure wildfire.

The new AAC is focused on spruce and pine beetle impacted stands that are comprised of more than 50 per cent spruce or pine.

Tree Farm Licence 35 (also known as the Jamieson Creek TFL) covers 36,557 hectares about 28 kilometres north of Kamloops along the Highway 5

corridor, near the communities of McLure, Louis Creek, Black Pines and Vinsulla. The logging rights are held

by West Fraser Mills.

“The harvest level has been reduced to a level consistent with the mid-term timber supply for TFL 35.

The new allowable annual cut is sustainable and accounts for a range of important values, including biodiversity and wildlife,

and socio-economic considerations,” said Snetsinger.

The chief forester’s determination is an independent professional judgment based on information ranging from technical forestry reports, First Nations and public input to the government’s social and economic goals.

Under the timber supply review, the chief forester or deputy chief forester must

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determine how much wood can be harvested in each of the province’s 38 timber supply areas and 34 tree farm licences at least once every 10 years.

A new allowable annual cut may be determined earlier in response to abnormal situations, or postponed for up to five years if an allowable annual cut level is not expected to change significantly.

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Kids say “bullying stops here”

By Elli Kohnert North Thompson Star/Journal There was no doubt that everyone at the Barriere Elementary School (BES) was taking a stand against bullying on Feb. 29, for pink shirt day.

There was a sea of pink shirts being worn throughout the building, and when students were directed to Mrs. McCloud’s classroom to join together in a demonstration against bullying with songs, dancing, and readings no one was hanging back.

Both teachers and students got right into the spirit of the event with great enthusiasm.

When asked, one teacher commented “Our students with their teachers did a great job today to create an awareness about the destructiveness of bullying in schools, but also anywhere else.”

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though the ‘Bullying Stops Here’ day is now over, it is important to carry the decision to stop this behaviour on into our everyday living.

There are many ways and means to counteract bullying, being aware of the behaviour of kids around you and not to allow them to slip into bullying behavior is especially important.

People are encouraged to watch for warning signs. Some possible indications are kids grouping together and intentionally leaving others out; aggressive behaviours with peers, such as yelling, hitting or throwing, laughing when other kids get hurt, and name calling of siblings or friends are a few of the more obvi-

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Students and staff turned out in pink attire on Tuesday, Feb. 29 for pink shirt day at Barriere Elementary School. ous indications of bullying behaviour.

Developing empathy is a core element to changing bullying behaviour. Here are a few examples about how to build empathy

for adults who are in teaching positions: by reading stories about bullying, draw pictures and role play with the child and adult exchanging roles, and discussing how each feels. Help

kids to see how hurtful bullying is, and help them to see the victims point of view.

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Barriere Photography Club member Lindsay MacInnes sent along this interesting recent photograph of a single leaf that has braved the best that Old Man Winter has thrown at it since last fall. Go to Facebook to find out more about the club.

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Library holds Bulwer-Lytton Bad Fiction Writing Contest North Thompson Star/Journal “It was a dark and stormy night....” Those words from Edward Bulwer-Lytton came to be what is known as the worst opening to any novel. In honor of this terrible opening the Thompson-Nicola Regional District Library System is hosting its own Bulwer-Lytton Bad Fiction Writing Contest.

“The town of Lytton was actually named after Bulwer-Lytton when he was the secretary of state for the colonies,” said Andrée Beauchemin, TNRD reader’s advisor. “He is perhaps best known for that opening sentence of his 1830 novel Paul Clifford, which is the genesis for this contest.”

TNRD Library is putting the call out to you, to see if you can do any worse at penning the worst possible

opening sentence to a novel. Since 1982, San Jose State University has sponsored a BulwerLytton Fiction contest and the library system has permission from the founder of that contest to hold its own competition again this year.

See www.bulwerlytton.com for all things Lytton as well as past and present winners of the San Jose contest.

The entries there will give you an idea of what the judges looking for.

The contest is open to any resident of the region aged 13 and over.

You can enter as many times as you like. No profanity please, and each entry must only contain a single sentence (60 words maximum).

Submissions can be dropped off at any branch or email contests@tnrdlib.ca, and please include your name, address and phone number. Deadline

for entries is 4 p.m. on April 15. Guest judge is Thompson Rivers University English professor George Johnson.

The winner will be announced April 30.

TNRD Library System covers 11 municipalities, including Clearwater and Barriere, plus 10 electoral areas, including “A” (Wells Gray Country),“B”(Thompson Headwaters), and “O” (Lower North Thompson).

Legion encouraging new members

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Eight new members were sworn in at the Barriere Royal Canadian Legion Branch 242 on Feb. 21.

They are pictured here with president Al Fortin (left) and second vice president and Sergeant-atArms Simon Jung. The Legion is currently pushing its membership drive and welcoming those who have not served in the military to come out and see what the group is all about.

Congratulations!

Books at the library Snowing outside? Cuddling up on the couch or in your favourite easy chair with a mug of something hot and a good book is a great way to pass the time - it beats shoveling the white stuff. As usual, the Barriere Library has lots of choices, and something for everyone.

Taken, by Robert Crais - When the police tell a wealthy industrialist that her missing son has faked his own kidnapping, she hires Elvis Cole and Joe Pike-and Cole soon determines that it was no fake.

The boy and his secret girlfriend have been taken, and are now lost in the gray and changing world of the professional border kidnappers who prey not only on innocent victims but also on one anotherbuying, selling, and stealing victims like commodities. Fortunately, the kidnappers don’t yet know who the boy is, but when Cole goes undercover to try to buy the two hostages back, he himself is taken and disappears. Now it is up to Pike to retrace Cole’s steps, burning through the hard and murderous world of human traffickers . . . before it is too late.

Love in a Nutshell, by Janet Evanovich - Kate’s plan is to turn The Nutshell into a Bed and Breakfast.

Problem is, she needs cash, and the only job she can land is less than savory. Matt Culhane wants Kate to spy on his brewery employees. Someone has been sabotaging his company, and Kate is just new enough in town that she can insert herself into Culhane’s business and snoop around for him.

I’ve Got Your Number, by Sophie Kinsella - Poppy Wyatt has never felt luckier. She is about to marry her ideal man, Magnus Tavish, but in one afternoon her “happily ever after” begins to fall apart. Not only has she lost her engagement ring in a hotel fire drill but in the panic that follows, her phone is stolen. As she paces shakily around the lobby, she spots an abandoned phone in a trash can. Finders keepers! Now she can leave a number for the hotel to contact her when they find her ring. Perfect! Well, perfect except that the phone’s owner, businessman Sam Roxton, doesn’t agree. He wants his phone back and doesn’t appreciate Poppy reading his messages and wading into his personal life.

The library also has music cd’s, and dvd’s, perfect for an at-home movie night.

200 athletes from the Thompson-Okanagan (Zone 2) competed at the 2012 BC Winter Games bringing home 80 medals.

Thank you to the coaches, officials, volunteers, and families who support these growing champions.

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Getting warmed up for the Blue River School Cross Country Ski Race are Barriere Elementary students Halle Smith, grade 4, and Lauren Tremblay, grade 6, who both won gold at the event.

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The 15th annual Blue River Elementary School Cross Country Ski Race took place on Thursday, Feb 23, under sunny skies and great snow conditions.

There were 82 students participating from kindergarten to grade 7, Blue River, Vavenby, Clearwater, and two students from Barriere Elementary.

“Next year we hope to see a strong showing from Barriere; perhaps even a school bus load, as has been the case in some of the past years,” said one of the adult helpers who attended from Barriere.

Barriere Elementary students Lauren Tremblay grade 6, and Halle Smith grade 4, both triumphed in their races and returned home with gold medals.

The event is put on by Blue River Elementary with the support of Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing resort.

Blue River teacher Kendra Staruiala, commented that although the school arranges the competition, they receive great support from the resort, who help with the track and put on a

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(Above) Barriere Elementary School student Halle Smith (center) with the gold medal she won by taking first place in the Grade 4 Girls event during cross-country ski races in Blue River on Thursday, Feb. 23. With her on the podium are second place winner Emma Collins (r) and third place winner Josee Cooperman, both from Raft River Elementary in Clearwater.

(Right) Lauren Tremblay holds the gold medal she won in the Grade 6 Girls race. great lunch for everybody. “They are always there to give a hand, said Staruiala, “The kids all

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love coming up here, they are full of good energy, are excited and everyone of them displays good sportsmanship. I enjoy the event very much; even getting organized, there is so much support around here. It does build community and it is great to be with all the students from the different schools; seeing them enjoying themselves in a friendly competition is a positive aspect of this cross country ski race.”

Here are the results: Raft River (RR), Blue River (BR), Vavenby (V) and Barriere (B) took part.

Kindergarten Girls: 1, Maya Parsons (RR); 2, Aysha Falk-Hurst (RR).

Kindergarten Boys: 1, Max Mullen (RR); 2, Owen Sim (RR); 3, Gavin Prince (V).

Gr. 1 Girls: 1, Ginger Huff (RR); 2, Sage Barstow (RR); 3, Bailey Murray (RR).

Gr. 1 Boys: 1, Alex Belle (RR); 2, Rylan Baker (RR); 3, Andrew Ludbrook (RR).

Gr. 2 Girls: 1, Claire Arduini (RR); 2, Hayli Mullen (RR); 3, Angel

Van Engelen (BR).

Gr. 2 Boys: 1, Parker Collins (RR); 2, Dayton Flegel (V); 3, William Persad (RR).

Gr. 3 Girls: 1, Cadence Busse (V); 2, Kelly Ludbrook (RR); 3, Eve LaBranche (RR).

Gr. 3 Boys: 1, Aiden Cairns (RR); 2, Cameron Chayer (RR).

Gr. 4 Girls: 1, Halle Smith (B); 2, Emma Collins (RR); 3, Josee Cooperman (RR).

Gr. 4 Boys: tied for first, Jayden Kjenstad (RR) and Ryley Griffin (RR); 2, Kyle Dobi (RR); tied for third, Jasper Belle (RR) and Eric Wiunig (RR).

Gr. 5 Girls: 1, Haliya Arduini (RR); 2, Morgan Dobi (RR); 3, Sarah Schwaiger (RR).

Gr. 5 Boys: 1, Mitchell Chayer (RR); 2, Ryan Green (RR); 3, Grayson Panko (RR).

Gr. 6 Girls: 1, Lauren Tremblay (B); 2, Annie Whelen (RR); 3, Emily Giesbrecht (RR).

Gr. 6 Boys: 1, Clayton Sollows (RR); 2, Jaxon Kjenstad (RR); 3, Adrik Leppky (RR).

Gr. 7 Girls; 1, Hanna Wadlegger (RR); 2, Arel Briggs (RR); 3, Alli Borrow (RR).

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Have we seen the “last” Wells Gray Birchleg?

By Margot Venema The 14th and possibly last Well Gray Birchleg Race was held on Feb. 18 and was well attended. Some of those taking part even wore colorful Viking costumes and hats.

Participants had the choice of doing a relaxed three-km, the more challenging 10-km to the warming hut, or the 20-km loop. This scenic route leads through the forest and along the beautiful Murtle River.

At the end of the race a wonderful tasty chili with a bun was waiting at the Upper Clearwater hall, along with treats and warm drinks. All children who participated in the ski got to pick a prize and the adults had a chance to win something in a draw.

Over their bowls of chili a few of people were wondering

what birchleg actually stands for.

In 1206 a civil war raged in Norway. In the middle of winter two birkebeiner warriors risked their lives and traveled 55 km through forests and over dangerous mountain ranges in cold weather to bring the two-yearold heir to the throne, Haakon Haakonsson, to safety.

The name birchleg (the English translation of birkebeiner) is based on the footwear Norwegian warriors were wearing, which consisted of animal skins wrapped around their legs and held in place by birch roots.

Every year birchleg crosscountry ski events are held all over Canada and Scandinavia to remember this rescue. However, this was, as far as we know, the last Wells Gray Birchleg Event.

Jim Chambers said, “Ellen

and her husband Kelly Ferguson have always been the driving force behind organizing this yearly event in Clearwater along with many other volunteers.”

Chambers, a Little Fort resident, was one of the original promoters of the local event.

Sadly, but understandably, the Fergusons have now decided that the time has come to stop.

No doubt everyone who attended the Birchleg Race would like to say thank you to all the volunteers with the Murtle River Nordic Club, who put so much effort into organizing this event for the last 14 years.

This fun and active event for the whole family will surely be missed (although there are rumors that the tradition might not totally end after all). I guess we’ll have to wait and see.

New protection for sled dogs in B.C. Ministry of Agriculture A new layer of protection is now in place for sled dogs in British Columbia.

The Province, sled dog industry, veterinarians, and the BC SPCA have jointly created Canada’s first Sled Dog Code of Practice, and sled dog standards of care regulation to enhance the health and welfare of all sled dogs in B.C. Sled dogs in B.C. will be protected by B.C.’s sled dog standards of care regulation, which is enforceable under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act. The regulation establishes legal requirements for things such as containment, health and working conditions.

In order to provide sled dog operators time to transition, the standards will come into effect between now and Oct. 1, 2012.

The Sled Dog Code of Practice outlines a set of recommended best practices for B.C.’s sled dog industry. The code also provides information to both commercial and recreational sled dog operators in such matters as:

* Health and welfare. * Nutrition. * Housing. * Husbandry. * Transportation. * Euthanasia.

Both the code and standards will be reviewed in 12 months, and from time to time as they are put into practice.

To view the code of practice document and standards of care online, please visit: www.gov.bc.ca/agri/ taskforce.html Since February 2011, B.C. has also made other notable changes to enhance the lives of sled dogs, including: * Amendments to the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, giving B.C. the toughest animal

cruelty penalties in Canada. * Changes under the Land Act to ensure sled dog companies

with Crown Land tenures are annually inspected by the BC SPCA or a veterinarian.

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Looking into the landscape to tell a story Landscape photographer Eliot Porter once said, “Sometimes you can tell a large story with a tiny subject”.

On the weekend I bundled up against the damp, windy cold and headed down to the frozen shore along the South Thompson River not far from my home. My intention was to photograph the Pritchard Bridge that spanned the river and I had hoped to see large chunks of ice jammed against the pillars.

I like photographing architecture, and any kind of structure, whether it is buildings, fences, and yes, bridges, it is just plain fun for me. I look for how the light plays on stone, wood, metal, glass, and any other building material and how it creates shadows and features, like ice, that interact with the structure.

However, to my disappointment, the large chunks of ice I had noticed a few days earlier were gone. The strong wind that constantly blew along the river valley must have cleared all the ice from around the bridge pillars.

I wandered along under the bridge looking for interesting angles. I had mounted my camera with a

16-85mm lens thinking that its wide view would give me an interesting perspective. My intention was to photograph the bridge in a fashion that would look good when converted to black and white.

I looked for shadows and highlights that would create enough contrast to give depth and dimensionality to black and white images.

Much of the time I see black and white images that have been changed to monotone without regard to the tonality of the subject.

All I see are flat tones of black and white with no relationship to the actual colour quality of the full colour original.

There are several programs that convert image files to black and white while keeping that tonality, PhotoShop among them, but my preference because of the control and finality is Silver Efex Pro from http://www.niksoftware.com.

I walked along the shore and crossed under the bridge looking for creative opportunities and trying to find interesting perspectives of the bridge.

Eventually, however, what caught my eye were features protrud-

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* O H N % N MA N ing from the sand like posts and branches, and I began looking down and along the shore instead of up; and that’s when I really started to take pictures that were working for me. There were shells, small bits of water-worn wood, a halfburied rusty oil drum, fish skeletons and much more, like an overturned shoe in the sand.

I changed lenses to an 18-200mm to have more focal length and a narrower view for ground level shots of posts and other revealed objects sticking up from the sand.

The light was perfect and its low angle created intriguing shadows that added definition to each of the subjects I selected as I walked along the sandy beach.

Each small object, in Eliot Porter’s words, had its own “story” and I tried to show something in each that was more than just a snap shot of an object on the beach.

Often we forget that there is more in the landscape than majes-

tic peaks and expanses of fields.

I began by ignoring the “tiny subjects” thinking only the bridge would be worth photographing. If this was a garden, then I would immediately contemplate closeup photography and grab my macro lens, but it took me a while to realize how much more there was to photograph on that frozen river beach.

Soon, I will be walking through the sand with my camera again, this time keeping my eye on the ground, and I will be dressed even warmer.

These are my thoughts this week.

Contact me at http:// www.enmanscamera. com or email: emcam@ telus.net.

Stop by Enman’s Camera at 423 Tranquille Road in Kamloops. And if you want an experienced photographer please call me at 250371-3069. I also sell an interesting selection of used photographic equipment.

John Enman Photo

Looking for shadows and highlights that will create enough contrast to give depth and dimensionality to black and white images becomes more than just a snapshot on the beach.

Acrylic painting for youth and other courses upcoming at NTVIC North Thompson Star/Journal The North Thompson Volunteer and Information Centre (NTVIC) in Barriere are planning some volunteer training courses coming up in the near future. NTVIC says they will be offering a Food Safe Class, and are also willing to set up a Pathways to Competence course, a babysitting course and a first aid course if enough people are interested.

Thanks to the members of the North Thompson Art Council who will be instructing the youth,

acrylic painting classes for youth from grade 4 to 10 will be taking place at NTVIC on March 19 and 20 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Cost is nominal and all supplies will be provided, but participants should wear older clothing in case of any spills. Please register with NTVIC

by March 8.

If you are interested in any of these programs, or want further information, please call NTVIC at 250-672-0033 or email:ntvickathy@ telus.net and leave your name and phone number as well as the course you would be interested in.

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Celebrating 34 Years of

VOLUNTEER of The Week

FROM MY KITCHEN

By Dee

Cod and Vegetable Stew 2 tbsp olive oil 2 medium onion, coarsely chopped 3 garlic cloves, sliced 1 large red bell pepper, cut into matchsticks 1 lb sweet potatoes, peeled & cut into 1/2inch chunks 3/4 tsp salt

Chicken Breasts with Apples 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp (15g) butter 2 shallots 2 crisp, red-skinned dessert apples 1⁄2 tbsp light brown sugar 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 cup (150ml) dry cider

1–2 tsp Worcestershire sauce 2 tbsp whipping cream salt & black pepper Put the oil & butter into a frying pan & heat gently over a low heat. Peel & chop the shallots. Add them to the oil & butter in the pan or casserole, increase the heat to moderate, & fry, stirring occ., for 3–4 min., or until they are soft. While the shallots are cooking, quarter, core, & slice apples, then add them to the shallots & sprinkle with brown sugar. Raise the heat to high & fry until the mixture starts to turn a golden caramel color. Lift the shallots & apple slices from the pan w/a slotted spoon & set aside. Add the chicken breasts & fry them over a fairly high heat for about 6 min., turning once. Add the cider & bring it to the boil & simmer, uncovered, for about 8–10 min., stirring occ. & turning the chicken once more, until cooked. Stir in the Worcestershire sauce whipping cream & season to taste. Return the shallots & apple slices to the pan & warm them through for another 1–2 min., but do not allow the sauce to boil.

Each week a volunteer/volunteers 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 250-672-0033.

By Dee

1/2 tsp dried thyme 1 1/2 cups frozen peas 1 cup frozen whole-kernel corn 1 1/2 lbs skinless, boneless cod fillets, cut into bite-size pieces In a large skillet or Dutch oven, over medium heat, heat oil. Add onions & garlic & sauté 5 min. or until onion is golden.

Add red pepper & sweet potatoes & cook, covered, 5 min. or until sweet potatoes begin to soften. Stir in 1 1/3 cups water, salt, & thyme. Bring to boil, reduce heat, & simmer, covered, 5 min. or until sweet potatoes are tender. Stir in peas and corn.

Place cod on top of vegetables, cover, & simmer 7 min. or until fish is cooked through and flakes easily.

FROM MY KITCHEN

Butternut Squash Gratin 1 butternut squash, about 1 kg, seeded & peeled 1 medium red onion, halved & thinly sliced 1 1⁄2 cups frozen corn kernels, thawed 2 1⁄4 tsp extra virgin olive oil 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese Preheat the oven to 400°F. Cut the butternut squash into 1cm thick chunks. Combine the squash, onion, corn & oil in a large bowl, tossing to coat. Arrange the vegetables in a 30 x 20cm (13 x 9”) baking dish. Bake until the butternut squash is tender, about 40 min., stirring halfway through cooking time. Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese over the vegetables and bake until melted and golden, about 5 min..

Salute to our community Each week a volunteer or student is 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 250-672-0033 or the North Thompson Star/Journal 250-672-5611.

March 5 - 11, 2012 The color gray will play a significant role in your life this week, Capricorn, and it won’t be all bad. A treasured heirloom holds the key to a precarious December 22– situation.

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Think pink, Aquarius, and that stink you raised will dissipate before it does more harm than good.

Shades of rose and coral pique your curiosity and get you snooping.

Sunny days are here again, Pisces, and yellow is the key to making quick work of every project you’re given. A blast from the past makes a joyous announcement.

March 21– April 19

April 20– May 20

May 21– June 21

Red spells passion, and it will be all around you this week, Aries.

Make the most of it by getting things done and showing that special someone how much they mean to you.

You’ve got the blues, but they won’t last long with the arrival of a long-lost friend. Take time out to catch up and reminisce, Taurus.

It will be just the boost you need.

Knock-knock. Who’s there? Orange. Orange who? Orange you glad your finances are starting to look up, Gemini? Keep saving, keep investing and financial freedom will be yours.

June 22– July 22

July 23– August 22

August 23– September 22

Green never looked so good, Cancer.

Find more ways to implement the three R’s—reduce, reuse, recycle—and keep more green in your pocket.

It is not black and white, as you were led to believe, Leo. Get the facts before you make your decision.

A friend requires some counseling.

You’ve never been one to brown nose, but the superior you’re about to encounter will require it. Submit, Virgo, or prepare to receive more grief than you deserve.

Lucky Libra. You get back in the black and you learn how to stay there. Mealtimes around the table foster connections and provide insight into September 23– a recurring dilemma.

October 22

October 23– November 21

Shades of purple indicate a period of extravagance is about to beset your home.

Don’t worry, Scorpio.

It won’t last long enough to alter anything permanently.

White beckons to you from every turn and can only mean one thing, Sagittarius. You need to learn to relax, starting now. Arrange for some TV time or a November 22– long bubble bath.

December 21

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COMMUNITY EVENTS & SERVICES

250-674-2674 Mar 7 - NT Arts Council general meeting, 7pm @ NTVIC. All welcome.

Mar 7 - Choir Meeting @ NTVIC. Youth Choir, 6:30-7:30pm, Adult Choir 7:30-8:30pm. Bring questions & suggestions. All welcome. Info: 250-957-8440 or redpepper@live.com.

Mar 8 - Barriere Grad Fashion Show, 7pm @ Barriere Secondary Gym. Mar 8-11 - Cowboy Festival Kamloops Mar 10 - NT Comm. Foundation Grant Writing all-day Workshop for Non-Profits, $25/person @ Little Fort Hall. To register: 674-3260 or 672-5103 Mar 10 - Legion Ladies Aux. Bake & Garage Sale, 9am-2pm.

Call Eileen - 672-2456 for table rentals.

Mar 10 - TV Act. & Soc. Club, Let’s Dance, 8pm@ Ukrainian Hall, Kam., music by Serious Dogs. $10/person. For tickets call - 250-372-3782.

Mar 14 - Barriere Photography Club meeting. Royal LePage office at 6:30pm Mar 17 - St. Patrick’s Day, 5pm @ Legion. Karaoke, Irish Stew.

Mar 30 - NT Fall Fair & Rodeo Banner Night & Apron Auction, 7pm @ Lions Hall. Info & to book appearances call Diane 6720273 or Catharine 672-0019 (weekdays only).

Apr 15 - Fly Casting Course w/Mo Bradley, 1pm @ Anglers Gift & Tackle. Call 672-2111 for more info.

Apr 28-29 - Hospice House Antique Appraisal Weekend @ Little Fort Hall.

Army Cadets - 2941 RCACC Cadet Corp. - every Tues. 6:30pm,

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Barriere Survivors of Brain Injuries: For more info call ages 12-18, Legion Basement. New Recruits Welcome. Info: John at 250-372-1799.

Marc Tremblay 672-9681.

Baha’i Night: Fri., 7:30pm, Marge Mitchell’s home. 672-5615 Barriere Women’s Basketball: Mon. 7-9pm Barriere Barriere Adult Day Program: Mon. & Wed. 9-2. Lunch, crafts Secondary gym. Call Kim Fennell 250-320-7689 for info.

Barriere Youth Group: every Friday, 7-10pm at NTVIC, & music at the Seniors Ctr. Sherry Jardine 672-5121 Barriere Beavers & Cubs - Lions Hall 5:30pm every Mon., sponsored by Yellowhead Community Services. Contact Curt starting Sept. Leaders needed for 2011-12 - call 250-672-9683. 674-2600 or email curt.o@yellowheadcs.ca.

Bethany Baptist Church Prayer: Every Tues., 7pm.

Barriere Cancer Support: 672-9263, 672-0017 or 672-1890 Barriere Curling Club: Oct.-Mar. Curling, league & bonspiels. Carpet Bowling: Mon., Wed., & Fri., 9:30am-12 noon @ Little Fort Hall.

Barriere Food Bank: Open every other Wed. starting June 1, Community Kitchen: If interested call Dede 554-3134.

10am-noon. Call for info 672-0029 (leave a message).

Barriere & District Heritage Society: 3rd Wed. of mth, 1pm Community Soup Day: Christian Life Assembly Church on Annesty Road. 3rd Mon. of every mth. at NTVIC in the winter, at Museum in the summer.

Council of Senior Citizens: Devoted to improving the Barriere & District Riding Club: 2nd Tues. of mth, 7pm. www.barrieredistrictridingclub.webs.com. Info Cherie 672-9341 quality of life for all seniors. Call 604-576-9734 or email ecbayer@shaw.ca.

Barriere & District Seniors Events: Mon. Whist 7pm, Tues. & Thurs. Carpet Bowling 10am, Wed. Fun Cards 1pm, 672-9627 Crib: Barriere Legion 242, every Wed. 7:30pm, Sept. to May. Crib: Mon. & Fri. 1-4pm @ Little Fort Hall.

Barriere Elementary PAC: 1st Mon. of mth, call 672-9916 Barriere Firefighters’ Practice: Barriere Firehall, Thurs., 7pm Darts: Barriere Legion 242, every Thurs. 7pm, Sept. to May. Fibre Arts: Every Tues. 7-9pm @ NTVIC Barriere Hospice: Every 2 weeks. 250-672-9391 Barriere Quilting Club: 2nd & 4th Thurs. of mth, 4pm at the Gambler’s Anonymous: 250-374-9165 or 250-374-9866.

Barriere Food Bank. Judy 250-672-5275 or Fran 250-672-2012. Heffley Creek Acoustic Coffee House: 3rd Fri. every mth Barriere Search & Rescue: 2nd Tues. of mth, 7pm. Training 7pm. Performers, concession, play area for kids! Call 578-0056.

Lapidary Club: 4th Wed. 7pm. Volunteer Center. 672-0153 on 4th Tues. of mth, 7pm.

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

BSS PAC & Booster Club: 2nd Mon. of mth, 6:30pm.

Little Fort Coffee House: 1st Friday each mth @ Little Fort Community Hall. $4/person (musicians free). For info: call Bill 672-5116.

Little Fort Recreation Society: 1st Thurs. each mth 7pm LNT Catholic Women’s League: 2nd Wed. 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 Arts Council: Every Friday from 12-3pm, painting at NTVIC - any medium/all welcome.

NT Fish & Game Club: 4rd Mon. each mth 7pm Volunteer Centre. More info 672-1843 NT Valley Garden Club: 3rd Sun. of mth, 1pm. Summer Community Garden, weather permitting. Winter-NTVIC. 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 (Clearwater) or 250-682-6444 (Barriere).

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

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Every day in some small way Memories of you come our way.

Though absent you are always near Still missed, loved & always dear.

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Cards of Thanks Barriere Hospice extends a huge THANK YOU to the Barriere Lady Lions Club, for their generous donation. We really do appreciate your help and support.

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

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Personals AA meetings every Wed. 11 Lodge Dr. Roll call 8 pm.

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Alcoholics Anonymous Phone 250-674-3838 or

250-587-0026 Anytime Barriere Alcoholics Anonymous Call: 250-672-9643 For Al Anon Call: 250-672-9643, 250-819-5361, 250-308-5139 or 778-220-6269

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Help Wanted An earthmoving company based in Edson Alberta requires a full time Heavy Duty Mechanic for field and shop work. We require Cat Dozer/Deere excavator experience. You will work a set schedule for days on and off.

Call Lloyd @ 780-723-5051 ASPHALT PAVING Personnel Required: Paving contractor in the beautiful BC Interior requires paving personnel for all aspects of Asphalt Lay-down.

Applicants should have minimum 1 years’ experience in Highway, commercial and residential paving, although candidates with construction experience will be considered for training. Please forward resume to: paverswanted@yahoo.ca.

Clearwater Dental Clinic requires a CDA or DA Level 1 to cover a maternity leave position and a FT Registered Dental Hygienist. Drop off resume at Clearwater Medical/Dental Clinic or fax: 250-674-2225.

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ASPHALT PAVING Personnel required: Paving contractor in Kamloops area requires Foreman and personnel for Asphalt Lay-down. Applicants should have minimum 1 years’ experience in commercial and residential paving, although candidates with construction experience will be considered.

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WEBCO LEDUC - division of Sun Media, requires Full-time Heatset/Coldset 1st & 2nd Pressmen. 15 unit Goss Community. Competitive rates and benefits. Email resume: et@webcoleduc.com.

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Emergency calls. Reasonable rates. corbeau@telus.net Claude 250-674-4046.

Pet sitting available. Are you looking for a little TLC for your pet while you are on vacation?

Please call Keiran and Kaydn Jones at 250-674-3051. References available.

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Please call 250-718-3330 or Fax: 1-888-679-0759 For more information or send your resume & current drivers abstract to: driverclass1@shaw.ca P. Scheck Industrial LTD requires a Certified Electric Motor Winder and a handy man (must have grade 12) apply with resume 205A Lear Rd. or email: pscheck@uniserve.com SERVICE MANAGER - Hanna Chrysler Ltd. (Hanna, Alberta).

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Fitness/Exercise Elliptical Trainer Canadian Tire Cardio Style ET150 in very good condition. Will trade for treadmill in good condition.

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WEBCO LEDUC - division of Sun Media, requires Full-time Heatset/Coldset Journeyman Pressman. 15 unit Goss Community. Competitive rates and benefits. Email resume: et@webcoleduc.com.

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

Affordable memories that last a lifetime. Seniors rates.

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Business/Office Service DENIED CANADA Pension plan disability benefits? The Disability Claims Advocacy Clinic can help. Call Allison Schmidt at 1-877-793-3222. www.dcac.ca

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Cleaning Services Penny’s Housecleaning Dependable, reliable, quick.

Reasonable rates. email pstef2@yahoo.ca. 250-674-3650

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NORTH THOMPSON JOBS BARRIERE EMPLOYMENT SERVICES 629 Barriere Town Rd. Barriere, BC V0E 1E0 Phone: 250-672-0036 / Fax: 250-672-2159 E-mail: mail@barriere-employment.ca • Website: www.barriere-employment.ca

LINE & BUFFET COOK – Mike Wiegele F1312 we’ll personally see that you get the information you’re seeking, or call and SENIOR FOREST TECHNICIAN/PROJECT make an appointment.

COORDINATOR – F1612 • FREE COMPUTER AND ECE’S & ECE’S ASSISTANTS – YCS / INTERNET ACCESS • FREE RESUME Clearwater F2712 HELP FARMERS – Gang Ranch F2912 • FREE INFORMATION ON MANY RANCH WORKERS – Farmers, Cook, SERVICES Irrigators, Cowboys F2912 “Funded in whole or part through the Skill Development: If you have been on Employment Insurance in the past 3 years (5 Canada-British Columbia Labour Market years maternity) & are currently unemployed, Development Agreement” Sponsored

by Barriere & District Chamber of you may be eligible for re-training dollars.

Commerce Book an appointment to see one of our counselors for more information.

We look forward to seeing you – come in and

CLEARWATER EMPLOYMENT SERVICES Box 2559, RR #2, Clearwater BC V0E 1N0 250-674-2928 Fax 250-674-2938 E-mail: info@clearwateremployment.ca • Web Page: www.clearwateremployment.ca

the impression you will make to your future employer. Please drop in and our friendly staff will assist you.

• Targeted Wage Subsidy (TWS): Are you currently on Employment Insurance or have you been in the last 3-5 years? If you have, you may be eligible for wage subsidy. Ask us for further info.

• Funding for Skill Enhancement: Recent or active EI clients with a career plan in mind seeking assistance through Service Canada are required to book an appointment with one of our Employment Counsellors.

• Self Employment: If you are interested in Self-Employment please call our office and book an appointment with one of our Employment Consultants for a referral to Community Futures. Next scheduled visit is TBA or every 3rd Thursday of the month.

• Blue River Itinerant: An employment GENERAL INFORMATION consultant comes to town once a • Free Workshops: month. Next visit is March 27. If one on Resume development - Mar. 15, 2012 9-2:30; one appointments are required please limit 6 people call to set up a time prior to the drop in.

Please call 250-674-2928 to register for one For more information drop in to 58 or all of these free workshops Young Road, Clearwater, BC or phone • Resumes & Interviews: Go hand in hand, 250-674-2928 or fax 250-674-2938. so the better prepared you are the greater

Housekeepers: 2pos/Seas/Clw #0209 Registered Dental Hygienists: FT/Clw #0208 CDA or Dental Assistant Level 1: Mat Leave/ Clw #0208 Cook: FT/Blue River #0207 Early Childhood Educators & Educator Assistants: FT/PT/Clw. #0206 Volunteer Firefighter 7 pos./Clw. #0205 Customer Service/Kitchen Helper: Seas/ Clw. #0202 Class 1 Driving Instructor: FT/Clw. #0201 Cook/Kitchen Helper: Casual/Clearwater #0111 Boat Operator/Small Engine Mechanic: Seas/Blue River #0108 Trip Leader Raft Guide: FT Seas. Clw #1203 Room Attendants: FT/PT Blue River #1011 Home Share Provider: FT/Clearwater#1006 Community Nurse Consult.: Casual/Clw. #1001

For more information drop in to 58 Young Road (above Raft River Fitness), phone 250-674-2928 or fax 250-674-2938 “Funded in whole or part through the Canada-British Columbia Labour Market Development Agreement” Sponsored by Yellowhead Community Services

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Scrap Car Removal

Kathy’s Jewellery & Gifts Jewellery available Certified Scentsy consultant Product on hand To order call: 250-674-3763

STEEL BUILDINGS for all uses! Spring Deals! Make an offer on sell-off models at factory and save thousands Now! Call for Free Brochure - 1-800-6685111 ext. 170.

Level building lots on Oriole Way, Barriere. Your choice Lot 2 or Lot 8. Featuring well maintained street, close to high school & downtown. Asking $72,900 w/complete septic system, and $59,900 without septic.

Conventional built housing only. 250-587-6151.

Visit our website: itec-ent.com

Clearwater: Manuf hm in Thompson Crossing Manufactured Housing Development.

Features 2 bdrm, l/rm tip out, f/rm, screened porch, carport, f/s, w/d, $625/mo. 250-5876151

SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars & trucks & heavy equipment. $4.00 each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Minimum 10.

Call Toll Free 1.877.334.2288

Sue’s Jewellery Repairs Since 1975 - We do it all, Retipping, Sizing, Soldering.

Sue Ludtke - 250-587-6357 Uncle Barry’s Treasures Furniture, electronics, jewellery, clothing, movies, sewing machine repairs & much more!

38 Young Rd., Clearwater 250-674-3322

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STEEL OF a deal - building sale! 20X24 $4798. 25X30 $5998. 30X42 $8458. 32X58 $12,960.

40X60 $15,915.

47X80 $20,645. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca.

Lets You Live Life.

Feed & Hay Hay for sale: Square bales $6, over 100 $5.50/each.

Round bale: 1st cut $60, 2nd cut $65. Delivery available.

250-672-9319 Hay-Grass Alfalfa mix for sale.

60-70 lb bales @ $6/bale.

McLure 250-672-5795

Merchandise for Sale Firewood/Fuel Premium Fir Pellets $225/ton Call 250-819-2944

Garage Sales Barriere Legion basement, Mar.10, 9am-1pm. Garage & Pie Sale. Table rentals $10.

250-672-2449 or 250-6722456 to reserve.

Misc. Wanted Used Postage Stamps 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 Acreage for Sale Barriere 9.6 acres for sale.

Power water access. Nicely treed.Close to lakes and Sun Peaks. 250-690-7244

Houses For Sale

Mobile Homes & Parks FACTORY DIRECT WHOLESALE modular homes, manufactured homes, and park models. New homes starting as low as $37,209, 16 wides $49,183, and double wides $70,829. www.hbmodular.com or 877976-3737 The Home Boys.

Seniors: Tired of Living Alone?

Furnished room available.

Meals, laundry & housekeeping incl. $1,500/mo (base rate). Respite also avail. Call Carole’s Place 250-672-0309

Suites, Lower

Apt/Condo for Rent

Clearwater: 1 rm bsmt suite.

Own ent, own bath, shared kit. $400/mo. NS. Ref. 250-6740187

Clearwater: Apart. for rent. $675. 1 or 2 bdrm or commercial space. Across from shopping center; paved parking; laundry hook-ups; util not incl.

NS/NP. DD. Avail. March 1st.

Call 250-674-3578, 250-6748586, or 250-674-2736.

PRICE REDUCED, 2 bed suite in 55+ RiverBend Seniors Community, Kamloops, $1950/m, spacious, welcoming, wheelchair friendly. Avail. i m m e d i a t e l y . catherine_steele@hotmail.com 1-604-408-1023 (Vancouver)

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Trucks & Vans FOR SALE: Excavating Company including excavators, dump trucks and skid steers. $250,000 O.B.O FOR SALE: Septic Pumping Company includes 2 trucks (one hydrovac, one pump truck) 250,000 O.B.O Email: jaydensunfire@yahoo.ca for more details.

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Clearwater: 3 bdrm duplex, w/d, big backyard. $750/mo.

Call Julie 250-674-0188

Furnished cabin/chalet in Birch Island. $650/mo. Incl util.

Ph. 250-674-1543

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Heavy Duty Machinery

HOUSE Clearwater, 1 Acre - 2 bdrm, furnished. Carport and Shed. N/Smoking. $900 plus utils. $900 DD. Ref req’d.

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In the Matter of the Estate of Dale R.Clearwaters aka Dale Clearwaters, Deceased Notice is hereby give that creditors and others having claims against the estate of the above-named deceased are hereby required to send them to the undersigned Executor, at 328 Evans Ave., Kamloops, BC V2B 1J9 before the 1st day of April, 2012, after which date the executor will distribute the estate among the parties thereto, having regard only to the claims of which she then has notice.

Susan Hutchinson, Executor 328 Evans Ave. Kamloops, BC V2B 1J9

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Sale of 1998 Mercury Mistique to take place at 5115 Barriere Town Rd., North River Towing (2004) Ltd., April 2, 2012 at 9am. Vehicle owned by Lorna Jean Bergey with $1479.50 owed to NRT.

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Clearwater: 3 bdrm manuf hm in Mountain Meadows MHP. F/s, w/d, oil furnace, wood stove. $625/mo. N/S, N/P. 250-587-6123

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A worshipping community of Anglicans, United & Lutherans

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FIBERGLASS BOAT. 23’. 3/4 built. $35,000 in cost - obo.

New hull, new engine, tandem trailer, all parts incl., fast design. 250-674-2334.

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

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Wednesday, Friday & Saturday Mass - 9am

Priest Father Donal O’Reilly Ph 672-5949 • Fax 672-5974 PENTECOSTAL CHRISTIAN LIFE ASSEMBLY 4818 Annesty Rd. (Across from High School) 9:30 a.m. Adult Sunday School Class 10:30 a.m. Sunday Service K.I.D.S. Church 10:00 a.m. Thurs. Prayer Pastor: Lance Naylor 672-0111

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In the Matter of Part 3.1 (Administrative Forfeiture) of the Civil Forfeiture Act [SBC 2005, C. 29] the CFA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT: On September 22, 2011, at Highway 5 and Roundtop Road, Clearwater, B.C., Peace Officer(s) of the Southeast District Traffic Services seized, at the time indicated, the subject property, described as: $16,125 CAD, on or about 23:00 Hours.

The subject property was seized because there was evidence that the subject property had been obtained by the commission of an offence under CCC 354 (1) Possession of Property Obtained

by Crime.

Notice is hereby given that the subject property, CFO file Number: 2012-904, is subject to forfeiture under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will be forfeited to the Government for disposal by the Director of Civil Forfeiture unless a notice of dispute is filed

with the Director within the time period set out in this notice.

A notice of dispute may be filed by a person who claims to have an interest in all or part of the subject property. The notice of dispute must be filed within 60 days of the date upon which this notice is first published.

You may obtain the form of a notice of dispute, which must meet the requirements of Section 14.07 of the CFA, from the Director’s website accessible online at www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/ civilforfeiture. The notice must be in writing, signed in the presence of a lawyer or notary public, and mailed to the Civil Forfeiture Office, PO Box 9234 Station Provincial Government, Victoria BC V8W 9J1.

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Coroners pro seatbelts North Thompson Star/Journal The BC Coroners Service is urging all drivers and passengers in motor vehicles to use their seatbelts at all times.

The Coroners Service has just completed a detailed study of fatal motor vehicle crashes in the Interior of the province that shows a high proportion of those who died were not wearing seatbelts - with devastating results.

Although numerous studies by the RCMP and Transport Canada show that at least 90 per cent of British Columbians wear their seatbelts, the Coroners Service study showed that fewer than 60 per cent of those who died were wearing them at the time they crashed.

The deaths of those who died despite correct seatbelt use confirm that some crashes are so devastating that no amount of safety equipment can save the occupants. However, coroners who attended the crashes described many examples in which seatbelt use would almost certainly have saved lives - people who were thrown through windshields, thrown around inside a vehicle, or ejected from a vehicle. The Interior study mirrors numerous studies which show that failure to wear a seatbelt significantly increases the risk of serious injury and death, independent of other factors in the crash.

The BCCS study looked in detail at fatal motor vehicle crashes for 2010 in the Interior Region of B.C., a total of 85 deaths.

(Crashes involving motorcycles, cyclists or pedestrians were not included.) Of the 85 cases, only 47 per cent were wearing seatbelts at the time of the crash, 41 per cent were definitely not, and seatbelt usage was unknown in 12 per cent of the cases.

The Coroners Service is continuing work on similar studies in other regions of the province. The first study was done in the Interior Region because coroners there had noted a high proportion of persons not wearing their seatbelts in the crashes they

were investigating.

Here are some more stts from the study: * Total number of deaths investigated: 85 * Of those, 62 per cent were drivers, and 35 per cent were passengers. In two per cent of cases, it could not be determined definitively who had been the driver in the crash. * Of those who died, 62 per cent were male, 38 per cent were female. * Gender made little difference as to whether or not someone wore their seatbelt.

Of the males who died, 45 per cent were wearing seatbelts, and 41.5 were not wearing them, with seatbelt usage unknown for 13.5 per cent. Of the females who died, 50 per cent were wearing them, and 41 per cent were not, with usage unknown for nine per cent. * Persons involved in a crash in which the driver was impaired by alcohol or drugs were significantly LESS likely to have been wearing their seatbelt. In cases in which impairment was a factor, only 25 per cent of those who died had been wearing their seatbelts. Sixty-four per cent had not, and usage was unknown for 11 per cent. But in cases in which impairment was not a factor, 58 per cent were wearing their seatbelts, 30 per cent were not, and usage was unknown in 12 per cent. * Tourists and persons who did not live in the BC Interior were significantly MORE likely to have been wearing their seatbelts than local residents. Of persons from outside the region, 61 per cent were wearing their seatbelts, 29 per cent were not, and usage was unknown for 11 per cent. For local residents, only 37 per cent were wearing their seatbelts, 49 per cent were not, and usage was unknown for 14 per cent.

This mirrors the finding of many studies which show persons are more likely to wear seatbelts on lengthy trips, such as highway driving, than on short trips around their home communities.

O B I T UA R Y In loving memory

James Ronald (Jim) Swales May 18, 1932 – March 2, 2012 Jim Swales died peacefully at his home in Barriere, B.C., after a lengthy illness.

He is survived by his loving spouse of 10 years, Ruth Christley; sons Errol (Sun Ping) Swales of Beaverton, ON, Barry (Elaine) Swales of South Yorkshire, England, Derek Swales of Orillia, ON, Jimmy (Brenda) Swales of Manilla, ON; daughters Shirley Barney of Calgary, AB, and Joan Hales of Beaverton, ON; step children Anthony Land of Hardington, ON, Christopher (Cheryl) Land of McLure, BC, Debbie Soroka of Kingston, ON, and Barbara (Brent) Land

of Sydneham, ON; plus numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends. Jim will also be greatly missed by his fourlegged companion of 12 years, Prince.

During his career Jim was a hard working man, who worked in construction with heavy equipment. He was an avid (and very

skilled) f isherman and hunter, who also loved to feed the birds around Barriere. He became fondly known by many as “the bird man”.

Following cremation, private family ar rangements have been made.

Donations to the Heart & Stroke Fund, the Cancer Society or to the Salvation Army would be appreciated. On-line condolences may be sent to the family via www.

NorthThompsonFuneral. com.

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

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Barriere Secondary Senior Boys basketball team were happy to have new team jackets to wear to the Okanagan Championships on Feb. 23. The team placed second in their league which gave them a seat in the tournament again this year. The boys put in a great effort, but were defeated by some of the best Single A teams in the province. Dustin Machny and Jordan Rainer were named MVP’s, and Dylan Luison and Reg Hanson were recognized for their defence plays.

Mystery dog a survivor

By Elli Kohnert North Thompson Star/Journal It was already dark when Rory Herritt and his son were driving home to Brennan Creek on the Adams Lake Road when suddenly they saw a dog that looked in trouble. There were no homes nearby, and Rory could see the dog was very thin with parts of his body showing only bare skin. The dog was shy, and ran away when Rory tried to approach him, so they decided to go home and tell Rory’s wife Suzanne about their encounter.

This then proved to be the beginning of a rescue mission that was to stretch over a 10 day period.

When Suzanne first saw the emaciated German Shepherd mix dog she was reminded of another dog like this one that she managed to rescue about a year ago. That was also a Shepherd mix, and just like this dog had a skin condition resembling mange, which turned out to be only a food allergy; she wondered if there might be a connection between the two dogs.

Suzanne said, “I spent about six hours trying to coax the dog to me, but he remained standing at a distance and watched me. However, he eventually slept on a blanked I put down for him. I fed him daily, and spent time around him hoping I could get close, but he was too afraid. I was not leav-

ing that dog out there, an animal’s life means too much to me.”

Knowing she needed some help Suzanne called Kent Kokoska, Senior Animal Protection Officer for the SPCA, as well as Jamie Wiltse, special Constable for the SPCA. “I called them asking for help, and I was immensely thankful that they promised to come out and help the dog,” said Suzanne.

Jamie arranged for a live dog trap, and on Feb. 8, both Kent and Jamie came out to set the trap. The officers stayed on site, and visited with Suzanne for some time waiting for the dog. When they could wait no longer they left her in charge to watch the trap.

Suzanne says she went every day to put fresh hamburger into the trap, but had no luck in tempting the dog inside. Eventually she used more ingenuity and decided to place a nice piece of salmon in the trap which the dog could not resist; and finally on the afternoon of Feb. 11, she was able to call the SPCA officers to tell them the dog was safely trapped.

The SPCA came out from Kamloops the same day, and the Herritt family assisted them to bring the trap down the hill and into the vehicle. All those present at the completed rescue agreed it was a job well done.

Kent Kokoska

(Above) Loki, the mystery dog is shy about trusting a new friend.

Submitted photos:

(Right) Thanks to the efforts of Suzanne Herritt, Loki, is now getting the care he needs.

reports that the dog, now named ‘Loki’, was taken to a veterinarian in Kamloops who provided the canine with medical treatment for the skin condition, which was later diagnosed as a flea allergy and skin infections were treated with antibiotics.

Loki is recovering well at the SPCA shelter and will be available for adoption when he is medically cleared,” said Kent. “He is a shy guy but warms up to people quickly, he actually likes being with people.

He is friendly, and once he is ready for adoption we are looking forward to finding him his forever home.”

Jamie says she is concerned that almost a year ago a dog was found on that same stretch of road with a similar skin condi-

tion. “We just don’t want to think that anyone is callous enough to leave a dog out on an active logging road. If anyone knows how the dog ended up on that stretch of road they can contact me at 250-376-7722.”

Suzanne thanks both Kent and Jamie.

“Even though we sometimes feel upset with the SPCA, where would we be without them,” said Suzanne, “I hope that the donation I sent along with Loki is helpful with his recovery. And to Kent and Jamie, thank you from the bottom of my heart, I just know that Loki is smiling too. If we all work together we can make a difference, giving help to the many animals who don’t often get all that they need.”

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324 Harby Road $549,900 Custom log hm-2 acres, view of Dutch Lk. Decks on 2 sides w/view. Lrg foyer, heated flrs & lrg lvng rm. Delx ktch fir cab, granite CT, BI appl & WI pantry. Loft, lux. master w/BI dressers, jetted tub. 2bdrm basement suite & lrg family rm & much more 956 Barber Road $489,900 - NEW 24 acre w/log home. Sky lights & views. Full suite. Wood accents. 1 bdrm bsmt suite & cabin on the property (rented).

Veranda, Several buildings + horse stables, tack room & hay barn. Fenced and Xfenced.

549 Fawn Road $425,000 Double lot, w/view of Dutch lk. HW flooring. Newer kitchen cabinets. 2 bdrms on the main & 1 in basement w/mstr upstairs w/ensuite. Hot tub, pool & shop 24x30. Several decks covered & open on quiet subdivision 1950 Old N Thompson Hwy. $399,900 3 bdrm mdlr open, pellet stove, double garage, 24x40 shop on 100 acres. Pasture, wet lands & hay field. IG pool w/cement deck. + older log cabin on approx 7 acres.

5289 Clearwater Valley Rd $349,900 - NEW PRICE Custom 10 acres near park. Vaulted ceilings, skylights, HW floors, high end appl, Covered veranda & 12x32 deck w/view.

Guest house, sauna, steam rm, certified WS 227 Blair Place $349,000 Clwr Estates w/mntn view & UG services. Modern & well built. Open plan, finished bsmnt, HW, berber carpets & more. 2 decks, lndscp, garden & fenced. Garage & hardy plank trim.

226 Blair Place $319,000 - NEW Level entry, 3 bdrm, 2 baths & WI closets. Central air, vacuum and UG sprklr. Oak kitchen, pantry, heated tile floor. Open plan.

Yard fully fenced & lndscpd. Covered deck, open patio & view.

420 Ritchie Road $299,900 3bd 2bath on 0.42 acres w/UG sprklr. Bright, sunny kitchen, all appliances & central vac. 12x16 shop, wood shed & 2nd drive.

This property is just minutes from town.

3156 Vavenby Bridge Road $258,000 Well built. Upgrades incld heat pump w/2 overhead units, 1 for home & 1 one for suite, new wett inspected WS, R50 insulation, flooring & more. 2 bdrm suite & bsmnt. .77 acre, lrg shop & kennel 231 Blair Place, $249,900 - NEW .56 acre lot w/UG utilities. Mountain view & close to amenities. Lrg living rm w/woodstove. Kit has a lot of cupboards & a bay window in the dining rm. A double garage. 3 bdrm + den on a full basement 38 Lakeview Road $249,900 - NEW Reno’d 1 block from Dutch Lake on full bsmnt w/new roof . New cabinets & stainless appl incl. 15 ml lam. HW. Upgraded baths w/modern fixtures. Storage shed/shop in a fenced bkyd. Close to all amenities.

245 Phillips Road $239,000 - NEW PRICE Renod w/kitchen, tile & wood floor, windows, propane FP, elec back up.

1acre w/lrg deck, RV storage, 1 car garage, garden boxes & more. The front garage w/divided storage area & tiled office area. Shows like new.

3141 HUNDSBEDT ROAD $229,900 6 bdrm home 3.1 acres 2 shops 20x24 fruit trees, private setting. Many upgrades. New furnace and oil tank.

328 RIVERVIEW CRES. $214,800 Dutch Lake subd., .38 ac lot.Open, spacious & upgraded. New flooring, soaker tub, wood stove. Outside entry office. Fenced & front has a circle paved driveway.

509 Clw Valley Rd $198,000 - NEW PRICE Centrally located. The top floor has been redone new kitchen, light fixtures, flooring, & bathrm. New roof & ext. paint. The basement has 1 bdrm. New furnace & HW tank.

1210 Hern Road $185,000 Updated 4 bdrm on a.5 acre lot in Blackpool. New cabinets, laminate, windows & reno’d bathrms & lighting. Fenced w/47x12 workshop & 1 vehicle garage.

424 Riverside Road $145,000 Located in Vavenby w/tons to offer. Solid home w/2bdrs up & 1 down, lrg family rm & great heating. Walking distance to the store and post office and has a view.

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2354 Petrol Road $129,000 Lot w/mnt view, private w/little traffic. New shingles & paint. Open plan w/wood features, tile & lam. flooring. WStove. Lrg studio 9x23. Great for a young family. Garden space & boxes. Bareland strata $100/mnth.

169 Wood Road $129,900 Vavenby, close to amenities. Private yrd w/mntain view. Recent metal roof & vinyl siding. Updates incld countertops, laminate, paint, elect. & heating. Vendor is a Realtor.

352 Ruby Road &124,900 Just over 1/2 acre overlooking the Thompson River. Quiet area on CDS. 12x20 workshop, 24x30 2 bay RV storage & more. Great starter or retirement home in Vavenby.

429 Wildwood Road $129,000 Centre of Clearwater. Upgrades: secondary metal roof, counters, sink, laminate, carpet & paint. Newer propane frun., has winter pkg. Grge, shed & part fenced.

1177 Traub Rd $99,900 Located in Blackpool w/view of the mountains. Lrg lot w/log cabin,lrg gardens & lots of privacy. Covered home w/free standing metal roof.

86 Blanchard Road $80,000 Lrg lot. Metal roof over the home, deck & storage. Newer cabinets, counter & appl. Recent paint, laminate & HE wood stove. .41 acres.

289 Vavenby Bridge Road $60,000 Vavenby, this 4 bdrm home is close to store, school, post office & recreation. Basic structure appears to be in good condition. Court Order: 46069, this home is being sold “AS IS” and Schedule “A” applies. #5 – 851 Old N Thompson Hwy $54,900 - NEW Well maintained newer mobile. 3 bdrms & a cozy kitchen, laundry & spacious back entrance. A small deck at the back allows for enjoying the summer evenings.

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457 Eden Rd $700,000 Land & building: leased to Dairy Queen - 2013 w/option to renew.

Ideally loc. Hwy 5 near school & tourism. 13yrs old. Great invest prop.

Franchise not incld.

257 Glen Road $379,000 - NEW PRICE Commercial mall & hall w/permit for 160 seating available. Commercial kitchen, storage & fenced yard. Presently has 2 tenants FT & 1 PT & 1 avail.

Willing to discuss all options. 24 hrs notice 6176 Trout Creek Rd 142 acres, ranch, Mill, woodlot & 35 acres peat moss bog. Close to Wells Gray Park. 3 level dove tailed cedar log home to lock up & sm log home w/ several cabins. Trout Creek (w/water license) & lake. Approx 35 head of cattle.

CAN BE NEGOTIATED WITHOUT THE SAWMILL, WOULD BE REMOVED FROM PROPERTY

LOTS AND ACRES Lot 2 Galliano Road $89,900 3.6 acres, Land can be subdivided zoned R2.

1745 Birch Island Lost Creek Rd $319,000 1+ km of riverfront, pasture 908 Clw Village Rd $38,000 New septic. Hydro & ph. at lot line. - NEW PRICE Lot A Trout Crk $139,900 13+acre well & septic 5233 Clw Valley Rd $164,900 30acres Subdiv.

1952 Dunn Lake Rd $40,000 1 acre 1485 Davy Rd $50,000 1.26 acre.

193 Ogden Road $60,000 .71acres corner lot Sunshine Valley

COMMUNITY When we sell a property, the Brokerage & Rep jointly donate $50 to a local charity or nonprofit organization of the Seller’s choice ROGER & KATRIN POWELL CLW FOOD BANK MARCEL & HEIDI ROTZETTER DR. HELMCKEN HOSPITAL AUXILLARY CHRIS & DONNA NEWEL CLW FOOD BANK GREG YEOMANS CLW HOSPICE SOCIETY

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2A-4480 Barriere Town Rd. 250-672-5300 • Fax: 250-672-5306 Residential

4358 Barriere Tw Rd MLS107663 Perfect for Small Bus. 4bdrm 2Bath1.35 acre $279,000 NEW

784 Leonie Crk Rd MLS107629 On the river 4bdrm 4bath log home.

9.75 Acres $940,000 NEW

4797 Gibbs Rd. • 4 bed, 3 bath MLS104350 $285,000

4743 Birch Lane • SXS Duplex 3 bdrm 2 bath MLS 106334 $459,900

4689 Birch Lane • 3bd 2 bath MLS 105180 $249,900

4776 Spruce Cres • 2bd 2bath, geothermal MLS102388 $429,900

543 McLean Road • 3 bed MLS 103868 $259,000

4811 Spruce Cres. • 2bdrm, 2bath, Geo heat, MLS106545 $395,000 538 Oriole Way MLS107873 Exec. 1676sqft 2bed 2bath main, Full basement w/finished office.

Inlaw potential $369,000 NEW 4809 Spurce Cres • MLS 106586 Tasteful Rancher at RiverWalk.

Developer to pay closing cost. $355,000 NEW.PRICE 4764 Spruce Cres MLS106868 Quality 1300+ sqft. 2 bdrm, 1 bath + ensuite in Riverwalk $299,900 NEW 470 Oriole • Reno’d MLS 101022 $294,000

www.karinascott.com 584 Barkley Rd • 3 bed 2 bath MLS 100926 $179,500 4752 Spruce Cres. • MLS 106614 Unfin at RiverWalk. Developer pay closing cost $175,000

NEW.PRICE

4789 Birch Lane • Newly Built 1191sf 2 Bed, 2 Bath 1/2 Duplex MLS 106102 $240,000 366 Stains Rd • .94 acre, 3 bed 2 bath MLS104300 $236,500 566 McLean Rd MLS 106378 1344sf 3bd, 2bath $229,900 705 Barriere Lks Rd • .5 acre with shop 2 bed 2 bath MLS105792 $192,500 5416 Agate Road • Lake front lease MLS101339 $185,500 BUYER.INCENTIVE.2012.

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#23-4510 Power Rd MLS108066 Open plan w/3 bdrms, 2 baths, heat pump heating &cooling pump syst. $97,000 NEW

Mobile Home

27-4510 Power Rd • 2 bed 2 bath MLS 100957 $79,000

41-4454 Barriere Town Rd • 2 bed 2 bath MLS105108 $134,900

15 -4626 Summer Rd • 2 bed 1 bath MLS 106137 $28,000

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NEW.PRICE

503 McLean Rd • 3bdrm & den, 3baths, family home w/potential for inlaw suite. MLS106174 $259,500

3145 Lemieux Crk Rd • 40 acre 2 bed, log home MLS 103639 $189,000

Residential with Acreage

3 Summer Road MLS 102858 1350sf mobile on large 70x100 corner pad. $124,900 NEW

368 Agate Bay Road • Custom 10 acres w/cottage MLS 85915 $674,900

16-620 Dixon Creek Rd • 2 bed 2 bath MLS105770 $120,000

752 Leonie Cr Rd • MLS88417 8.99 acres river front 3 bed 3 bath $558,860 NEW 6041 Creekside road (to new) 1700+sf log home on 10+ acres near Rec Lakes $537,000.

6088 Barriere Lks Rd • Rancher 10 usable Acres MLS 103196 455,000 NEW.PRICE 2708 Barriere Lks Rd • 22.3acres river front MLS 104163 $449,000 693 Stone Rd Louis Cr • MLS106433 1510sf 3bdrm,3bath 2acres $379,000

Commercial Carls Market • 6 acres & Hwy loc. MLS(R)102042 $529,500

NEW.PRICE

4269 Yellowhead Hwy • Hwy exposure $337,000

10-4510 Power Rd • 3 bed 3 bath MLS 103253 $124,900

4610 Barriere Town Rd • Commercial Building MLS 103624 $199,000

#28-4510 Power Rd MLS108045 924sqft 2 bdrm, 1.5 bath. Sunset Heights. heat pump heating &cooling pump syst. $105,900

NEW

3-4428 Barriere Twn Rd • 1yr 2 Bed 2Bath MLS106061 $95,000

NEW.PRICE

26-4510 Power Rd • 2 bed 2 bath MLS 102323 $97,000

642 Barriere Town • Commercial building MLS 105348 $179,000 4614 Barriere Town Rd • Lot & building MLS 103625 $169,000

Building Lots & Acreage Lot B Yellowhead • 60+ acres subdivideable in the District of

Barriere. MLS85473 $1,500,000 3293 Barriere Lks • 58+ acres MLS 85521A $595,000

575 Mclean Rd • Corner lot MLS 85723 $69,900

4247–421 Dixon Crk Rd • MLS 106852 388acres borders District, creek $499,000

Lot C Yellowhead Hwy MLS 12.06 acres only minutes from Barriere, some flat building sites.$69,900 NEW

5349 Genier Lk Rd • MLS106097 19+ acres min. to Barriere $284,900

544 Barkley Road • .46 acre flat lot MLS 106521 $59,500

2708A Barriere Lks Rd 16 acres MLS 101762 $199,000

560 Station Rd MLS101866 • .34 acre Commercial $49,900

4711 & 4719 Barriere Twn Rd. 1.16acres riverfront near downtown MLS106116 $195,000

Cleawater

2785 Barriere Lakes Rd Mins from E&N Lks 19.8acres, drilled well & 2 building sites $149,900 NEW

5412 Clw Valley Rd. MLS106945 2200+sf, 9+acres $399,000 335 Musgrave Rd Clw • 3 bed 2 bath MLS103586 $239,0000 BUYER.INCENTIVE. OF.10K.ON.COMPLETION

Lot 3 Boulder Mountain Road MLS 101053 $119,900 924 Harvey Road • 10 acres MLS(R) 101604 $120,000

Kamloops & Area

3148 Glengrove •15 acres MLS 86777 $110,000

570 Sun Rivers Dr. • 5bdrm 3 bath executive MLS 105996 $569,000 NEW.PRICE

900 Harvey Road • 10 acres MLS(R) 101603 $110,000

Home on 1 acre near Monte Lake MLS105178 $284,900