Barriere Star Journal, May 28, 2012

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B Keith McNeill By BBlack Press About 60 politic cians and community lleaders met in Blue

River last Tuesday to get an update on a regional economic development pilot for the Barriere to McBride corridor.

Biggest news at the forum was a commitment from BC Hydro to provide $50 million to upgrade its Valemount distribu-

tion system.

The crown corporation’s board chair, Dan Doyle, was in Blue River to make the announcement.

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Liquor store in Barriere raises $2,695 towards school’s dry grad Barriere Secondary

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Barriere Netball brought back silver from provincials

The BC Hydro upgrades in Valemount would be required for a proposed new transmission line to the Village of McBride.

They also would tie in with negotiations with alternative energy producers.

The alternative energy producers would pay the costs of the transmission line and a new substation at McBride. “Significant groundwork has been completed by the community of McBride, clean energy producers and BC Hydro over the past two years that will help set the stage for productive negotiations as we strive to meet everyone’s needs,� said Doyle.

McBride presently receives its electricity via an 85 km distribution line from

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BC Hydro board chair, Dan Doyle, announced the project last Tuesday in Blue River.

Valemount. The line is at its maximum capacity and the village experiences frequent outages.

The new system would see the construction of a new 138kilovolt transmission line from the existing Valemount substation and a new substation near McBride.

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Devil in the making A giant dust devil formed quickly in the air over Louis Creek on May 19, then completely gone in a matter of seconds.

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Monday, May 28, 2012 North Thompson Star/Journal

BC Hydro rate hike trimmed for 2013

By Tom Fletcher Black Press V I C T O R I A – Despite controversial private power contracts and approval of two pricy dam refits, BC Hydro’s rate increase will be only 1.44 per cent next year, Energy Minister Rich Coleman announced Tuesday.

Coleman said the B.C. government is instructing the B.C. Utilities Commission (BCUC) to limit rate increases to a total

of 17 per cent for the three-year period ending April 1, 2014. With rates up 7.1 per cent since April of this year and last year’s eightper-cent hike, the 1.44 per cent increase for next year is to meet a political commitment made by Coleman and Premier Christy Clark last year to reduce planned rate increases by half.

The smallest rate increase in years is to take effect April 1, 2013, just weeks before

the next provincial election. And the latest government instruction means a BCUC public hearing on the latest rates won’t proceed.

Coleman said in an interview the directed increase was not done for election purposes, but because it was the simplest way to proceed. A “negotiated settlement” with major ratepayer groups means a BCUC hearing that could run for months isn’t necessary, he said.

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ic John Horgan said Tuesday the government’s move is the latest in a series of political interventions into BC Hydro policy. It forced the utility to buy private power on expensive long-term contracts, it imposed the smart meter program and moved ahead on the Site C dam on the Peace River, all without review by the BCUC to see if they are in the best interests of ratepayers, he said.

“This is a Crown BC Hydro

The Ruskin Dam in the Fraser Valley (shown) and the John Hart Dam near Campbell River are two major reconstruction projects that will increase BC Hydro debt in the years to come.

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corporation, the envy of North America, and these guys have run it into the ditch,” Horgan said.

Coleman launched a review of BC Hydro last year, after Clark spoke out against the prospect of a 50 per cent increase in hydro rates expected over five years.

The review by deputy ministers said reducing BC Hydro staff and in-house engineering, along with other costsaving measures, would meet the government’s target of keeping annual rate increases below four per cent.

But the BCUC’s rate

hearings pushed the increase for the current year up to 7.1 per cent, to increase repayment of debt that has been stacked up in recent years.

Auditor General John Doyle issued a report last year that said the government was taking annual dividends from BC Hydro that were not justified by its earnings, and the utility was increasing deferred debt as a result.

Coleman announced Tuesday that the province was able to reach its rate goal by forgoing $75 million in dividends over three years.

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Resurfacing this summer for Agate Bay Road to Adams Lake North Thompson Star/Journal Residents, tourists and commercial drivers will all benefit from road upgrades scheduled to take place in the North Thompson this summer.

The province has announced that an asphalt resurfacing project on Agate Bay Road will upgrade 11 km of road between the Heffley/Louis Creek Road and Adams Lake.

Work will start in early summer and finish before the end of September. A stronger road base and improvements to shoulders and drainage will also be part of this project.

It is reported that the strength and surface improvements to Agate

Bay Road will reduce the amount of time load restrictions are in place and allow for reduced travel time by up to as much as one and a half hours for logging trucks hauling to Adams Lake Lumber.

A smooth riding surface is reported to reduce wear and tear on tires and vehicles, benefitting resident motorists, tourists and commercial vehicles.

The use of environmentally-friendly techniques for hot-in-place surfacing improvements will reduce emissions, fuel consumption and reduce aggregate requirements.

Other improvements scheduled to take place will be in the South Thompson:

· A project awarded to Dawson Construction will resurface 3.5 km on Highway 97 from Hanna Road north to the four lane section.

Additionally, sections of Highway 5N from the Yellowhead Flyover to Mount Paul Way will be resurfaced. There will also be surface improvements to the Commercial Inspection Station entrances, located west of Kamloops on the Trans-Canada Highway.

Recycled asphalt pavement from the Highway 97 project will be used to hard surface Duck Range Road and Fallis Place. Work will complete in early summer. · As announced in December, 2011, Pat Road Pedestrian Overpass will undergo

construction of new protective screening to prevent vandals from throwing debris from the overpass onto the highway. Work is scheduled to complete on May 31, 2012.

Travellers should also note resurfacing is underway on Highway 1 from Tobiano to the Highway 5 junction.

Completion is scheduled for the end of June.

Travellers are reminded to check DriveBC for possible delays due to project work during construction season and plan their trips accordingly.

Please obey signs and traffic control personnel at construction sites for your safety and that of roadside workers.

Photo submitted by: Clearwater Fire Dept.

Two North Thompson Valley firefighters from the Clearwater Fire Department, Lars Kolind (front) and Chris May (behind Lars) participated in a Spring Training held in Oliver.

North Thompson firefighters learn how Firefighters from across the province came together earlier this month to learn firefighting and rescue skills during Oliver’s Spring Training Weekend, May 5 and 6. The Oliver Volunteer Fire Department hosts the event every two years. It was reported that this year approximately 400 firefighters took part, including the North Thompson Valley communities of Clearwater, Barriere, Blackpool and Vavenby.

Harvey’s Auction Service Presents

New home buyers bonus, and seniors home reno tax credit available now in Ministry of Finance First-time home buyers can receive a cheque for up to $10,000 to help with the cost of buying a newly built home, and seniors who need permanent home renovations, to help them stay in their homes longer, will be assisted with the cost of those renovations through legislation recently introduced by the province.

Bill 45, the Income Tax Amendment Act, 2012, introduces legislation for the B.C. First-Time New Home Buyers’ Bonus and the B.C. Seniors’ Home Renovation Tax Credit announced in Budget 2012.

First-time buyers of newly built homes may be eligible to receive the B.C. First-Time New Home Buyers’ Bonus of up to $10,000 - giving families a break, while supporting the new-home construction sector.

Individuals must apply for the bonus through the B.C. government. Bonus

payments will be sent out as cheques in the mail.

A new B.C. Seniors’ Home Renovation Tax Credit of up to $1,000 annually will be available to help with the cost of permanent home renovations that provide British Columbians aged 65 and over with increased independence, allowing them the flexibility to remain in their own homes longer. It will be available to individuals who incur eligible expenditures on or after April 1, 2012.

The credit can be claimed by seniors, whether they own their home or rent, and by individuals who share a home with a senior, when individuals file

their personal income tax returns for 2012, and future years.

Information on the B.C. First-Time New Home Buyers’ Bonus, as well as the application form, can be found online at: http://www. sbr.gov.bc.ca/individuals/ Income_Taxes/Personal_ Income_Tax/tax_credits/ fthb_bonus.htm The bonus is a temporary measure, effective until March 31, 2013.

Information on the B.C. Seniors’ Home Renovation Tax Credit can be found online at: http://www.sbr. gov.bc.ca/individuals/ Income_Taxes/Personal_ Income_Tax/tax_credits/ seniors_home_reno.htm

Bill 37: New Animal Health Act North Thompson Star/Journal Proposed changes to B.C.’s Animal Health Act received first reading on April 30.

The changes would help prevent the spread of animal disease as well as improving the response to a potential outbreak. These changes are essential to meet the B.C. Agrifoods Strategy commitment to expand domestic and international markets.

The proposed changes follow consultation with B.C.’s livestock, poultry and honey producers, federal and provincial government agencies and more than 300 submissions to the ministry’s web-based citizen consultation.

Today’s emphasis on food safety and security require modernization

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of the act, which has not been substantially changed since 1948.

The B.C. Agrifoods Strategy includes the development of a new animal health framework as one of 49 actions that are projected to lead the B.C. agrifoods sector to becoming a $14-billiona-year industry by 2017.

The legislative process for Bill 37, The Animal Health Amendment Act, can be followed at: h t t p : / / w w w. l e g . bc.ca/39th4th/votes/ bills-list_hansard.htm

Ranch Dispersal Auction Saturday, June 9, 10 a.m.

Bison Ranch Road, off Barriere Lake Road

Short List: Total Bison Corral (cattle squeeze), Corral Gates; New Rolls Deer Fencing; Pressure Treated Posts; Terex Dozer 82-20B w/ Blade & Winch, rebuilt motor, turbo, Hydraulic Pump TS Ready; 1070 Case Tractor 3pt 270hrs on rebuild; Yanmar Diesel Tractor w/bucket, 4 wheel assist w/attachments; Combine 9600; Hesston Chopper; Feed Box; Irrigation Sprayer; Grain Feeder; Side Delivery Rake; Lewis Cattle Oiler; (2) Grain Transfers; Tie Mill & Edger; (2) Fir Laminated Beams 45’; (3) Snowmobiles; Large Scale; 25’ Airstream Travel Trailer; 16’ Landscape Tandem Trainer; Full 30’ Van Trailer;

Antique: Horse Plow; Country Door; Homemade Forge Shop: 50 ton Press; (2) Lincoln Welders; Chariot & Chuck Wagon Wheels

Collector Truck: 1975 GMC 6500 w/Hoist, original, low km Terms and conditions: certifiable funds, no removal until fully paid.

Concession • Your attendance appreciated Info Call: Auctioneer Harvey Hantula Charter Member BC Auction Association 1983-2012 phone/fax 250-376-7826 • Cell 250-319-2101 View 3 Auctions on Kijiji

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OPINION

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Editorial;

The time to prepare for fire season is now I

f you lived here in the fall of 2003 you will know how important it is to prepare your property for the coming of hot summer weather and the inevitable possibility of wildfires.

Here is some very good advice on what residents can do before the wildfire season begins. s (OMEOWNERS SHOULD CHECK INSURANCE POLICIES TO ENSURE ADEQUATE coverage against fire damage to belongings, property and buildings - whether the fire starts within the structure or from the surrounding forest. As fire insurance is reasonably and readily available in B.C., provincial disaster financial assistance does not apply to f ire damage.

Residents should make an inventory or video of all belongings. Keep it in a fireproof container with other important documents as proof for insurers in the event of an insurance claim resulting from a f ire. s 3AFETY MEASURES FOR HOMES AND PROPERTIES DURING THE WILDF IRE SEAson: - Start with a general yard cleanup. Remove needles, branches and underbrush that could fuel a fire.

- Get rid of brush, long grass and anything growing under large trees that could cause a fire to spread into those and neighbouring trees.

- Prune low-level branches up to at least 2.5 metres above the ground and keep your grass mowed.

- Move your woodpile and other flammable materials away from your house or other buildings. Flammable materials should be at least 10 metres away and uphill from your home.

- Replace bark mulch with gravel or decorative rocks.

- If your home or business is on a slope, pay particular attention to the downhill side of your property. Fire can race uphill and burn trees, brush, grass or other flammable materials.

If you are going away on vacation during wildfire season make sure you have left instructions and contact numbers with whoever you have keeping an eye on your property.

Take the time to make some plans, act on them, be vigilant, and hopefully we’ll all come through another wildfire season with our homes intact.

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

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.

Why is ICBC compensation only one-third of WCB’s?

To the editor; I’m tired of hearing about the bonuses that are being given to executives at ICBC [Insurance Corporation of B.C.].

While I am all in favour of people being rewarded for excellent service, it is my opinion that this is hardly the case, and this money would be better spent properly compensating people injured in accidents who desperately need it.

Yes, I am one of those people. I was injured in a horrific MVA [motor

vehicle accident] last year which nearly ended my life.

I survived due to a commitment to proper safety gear and procedures, but I was struck on the head hard enough to break my neck, and I spent two weeks in a coma.

I am fortunate that it was not longer. My recovery is slow and even now, almost a year afterwards, it is hard to write this letter. (I am getting a friend to help edit it.)

I don’t expect to return to work anytime

soon and I will probably never be able to do the work I did.

Unless the court case is resolved and I receive a judgement (which won’t happen anytime soon) I have no other financial resources.

I am receiving about 25 per cent of my wage from ICBC. This is considered the maximum allowance and has been for the last 20 years, yet it is far different from the 75 per cent of my wage I received from WCB [Worker’s Compensation Board], when I was previously

injured on the job.

Note that this previous injury was less serious and the impact on my finances far less serious.

As both are operated by the provincial government, why is there such a large difference in compensation?

Could you pay your mortgage or rent on 25 per cent of your income? I doubt it.

Please do not release my contact information because this is still in litigation with ICBC. An MVA Survivor Received by email

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Know Your Power online map To the editor; I recently came across an excellent online map that I think your readers will find quite interesting. The map is interactive and shows the locations and fuel sources being used to generate electricity at power plants across Canada.

It was put together by the Canadian Electricity Association and can be found at http://knowyourpower.ca/electricity-map/.

If you zoom out on this online map, and view the whole country at once, it’s easy to see graphically how renewable hydroelectric power predominates in BC, Manitoba, Quebec, Newfoundland and Labrador while fossil fuel power predominates in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario and the Maritimes.

If you zoom in on the map, and place your

cursor over individual power plants, you get information about the generating capacity and specific power source of individual generating facilities; from the largest coal and nuclear power plants right down to the smallest wind energy and run-of-river projects.

Given that the interactions between energy, environment and economy are, to say the least, complex, I feel it’s important for every person to know a little bit about the energy that powers our homes and businesses; where it comes from, and how it’s generated.

Knowing information like this makes us better citizens and better able to make informed choices and decisions.

Yolanda Lora Vilchis Received by email

Should we pray for fewer weeds?

Watch out for identity stealing E-muggers able customers and victims with invisible e-muggers.

The new El Dorado for criminal organizations is mining people’s private data. If your personal identity gets stolen; your bank balance, drained; or your credit rating, destroyed; tough luck.

If you are an ordinary person, nobody will care.

The police won’t care because an investigation would

To the editor; If you knew of a back road where thieves randomly stop cars and rob the passengers, would you risk using it?

Probably not, but I bet you routinely travel the information highway. You know the one I mean, that super-fast, superconvenient electronic marvel that connects users with cyber friends, corporations with track-

be too time consuming. The corporate executives won’t care because their salaries are based on the bottom line. The bankers won’t care because they can increase financial fees to recoup their losses. And your politicians won’t care because ‘Big Business’ has told them not to interfere with e-commerce.

Lloyd Atkins Vernon, B.C.

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Not all of God’s plants are welcome in the flower bed at the Church of St. Paul in Barriere. When it comes to grass and weeds they are being removed; in this picture by volunteer Micki Andrews, a member of the Church’s congregation. Andrews noted some new landscaping is currently being planned to give the entrance to the Church a fresh look.

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Storyteller and author Jan Andrews (left) stopped by the Barriere Library on May 10, to speak to Miss Oates’ Grade 4/5 class. The 27 students listened while the author spoke about her passion for writing. One of Andrews’ books, The Auction, is currently being transformed into an opera by composer Dr. John Burge.

Her other titles include: Rude Stories, The Twelve Days of Summer, and The Very Last First Time.

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Government of Canada Invests in seniors’ projects

By Jill Hayward North Thompson Star/Journal

District Senior’s Society to purchase a ride-on lawn mower, new counter tops in the hall kitchen, kitchen supCathy McLeod, Member of plies, new curtains for the hall stage, Parliament for Kamloops – Thompson and paint for the building. s FOR THE $ISTRICT OF – Cariboo made the announcement last week that seven New Horizons for Barriere’s Seniors in Motion proSeniors programs will begin through- gram, which will be to purchase nine out the riding for a total of $134,142. pieces of all weather outdoor exercise Mrs. McLeod made this announce- equipment that will be set up in the ment on behalf of the Honourable park close to the playground area.

It was noted that Barriere resident Diane Finely, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, and fitness instructor Barb Gordon, and the Honourable Alice Wong, will be volunteering her time to teach seniors about how to use the equipMinister of State (Seniors).

Two of the seven programs are ment by using “correct form” once it is installed in the park. There will within the community of Barriere.

“I was really pleased when I heard also be plaques on each piece of the who was getting the grants,” said equipment with instructions for its McLeod as she announced the fund- use.

It was also mentioned that Barriere ing at the Barriere Senior’s Hall, “Congratulations Barriere on these Lion’s Club will be donating and two very important projects in your building a gazebo in the park so some community. Our government recog- of the equipment will be under a roof, nizes the diversity of skills, knowl- while the balance will be outdoors.

Members of the Senior’s Society edge and experience that seniors contribute to our society and the and the District of Barriere were economy. Through initiatives such as excited to receive the news, and the New Horizons for Seniors, we are thanked the MP, and the Canadian helping to ensure that seniors main- Government for supporting their protain a high quality of life and contin- grams with the much appreciated ue as active, participating members funding.

McLeod stated, “Barriere people of their communities.”

Funding for Barriere projects must be doing some great grant writing proposals to get so many grants to include: s FOR THE "ARRIERE AND benefit your community.”

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(Above) MP Cathy McLeod (center) shakes hands with Barriere and District Senior’s Society president Gloria Gartner (r), while past president Carol Bugera, and Society member Wim Houben thank the MP for Canada’s support of their equipment and upgrade requirements.

(Right) L to r: Barriere Councillor Amanda Sabyan, Barb Gordon, MP Cathy McLeod, Councillor Virginia Smith, and Mayor Bill Humphreys, after McLeod advised the District they would be receiving a grant to purchase outdoor exercise equipment for the park.

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North Thompson Valley

Hospice House Society 1st Annual General Meeting June 27, 2012 at 7pm

at the Little Fort Community Hall The positions up for election are: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and 3 directors. Ideally we would like

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to see representation from all 3 communities - Barriere, Little Fort and Clearwater. Hope to see you all there even just a show of support for those who are willing to step up.

For more info contact Barb 250-677-4367.

WorksBC Employment Services opens in Barriere Kamloop-North Thompson MLA Terry Lake (center) cuts the ribbon to open the new WorksBC Employment Services Center in Barriere on Friday morning, May 18. The center operates under a partnership between the District of Barriere Chamber of Commerce and Yellowhead Community Services.

Also pictured: (L to r) Chamber of Commerce president Scott Kershaw, Yellowhead Community Services (YCS) executive director Jack Keough, Barriere Employment manager Connie Falk, District of Barriere Councillor Bill Kershaw, YCS director Joanne Stokes, Chamber director Frank Gordon, and Barriere Employment counsellor John Wieczorek.

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TNRD gets ready for mosquito season Black Press The ThompsonNicola Regional District is gearing up for what promises to be another higherthan-normal mosquito season. Rivers in the TNRD have already started flooding and the accumulated snowpack in the North and South Thompson watersheds is well above normal.

Environment Canada is forecasting a heat wave, which could translate into significant flooding in the next month and hundreds of hectares of water left standing, potentially teeming with mosquito larvae.

Although crews will be working up to seven days per week, residents should expect higher than normal numbers of mosquitoes this summer.

Nuisance Mosquito Control Program The ThompsonNicola Regional District currently operates the Nuisance Mosquito Control Program in Electoral Areas “A” (Wells Gray Country), “O” (Lower North Thompson), “P” (Rivers and The Peaks), “J” (Copper Desert Country), “L,” and in the municipalities of Sun Peaks, Kamloops, Barriere, Clearwater, Chase and Logan Lake.

The program operations are run by BWP Consulting Inc. The majority of the Nuisance Mosquito Control Program is focused on floodwaters of the North and South Thompson rivers and early spring snowmelt pools in the grasslands around Pritchard, Pinantan, Logan Lake,

Knutsford, Paul Lake and Lac Le Jeune.

Control of nuisance mosquitoes is accomplished by treating them in their larval stages with a larvicide containing a metabolite of the bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis var israelensis (Bti). The larvicide is harmless to non-target organisms, including amphibians, birds, fish, reptiles, mammals and even other insects.

BWP Consulting certified technicians apply the larvicide by hand from backpack applicators and from the air using a helicopter seeder.

West Nile Virus prevention program cut back The ThompsonNicola Regional District was recently informed that funding for the West Nile Virus (WNv) Risk Reduction programs,

which includes comprehensive larviciding throughout the region, as well as education and surveillance programs, will not be available this year.

This is because it has been determined that WNv levels in British Columbia are unlikely to reach those seen in other areas of North America that have experienced large, protracted outbreaks.

As a consequence of this funding cut there will be no mosquito control in areas outside the boundaries of the TNRD Nuisance Mosquito Control Program. This includes the Upper and Lower Nicola Valley, Quilchena, Cache Creek, Ashcroft, Lytton as well as Clinton and surrounding areas.

Mosquito prevention At this time of year,

Liqour store in Barriere raises $2,695 towards community’s dry grad celebrations North Thompson Star/Journal School District 73 has received $12,037 from the BC Liquor Store’s Support Dry Grad campaign to support alcohol-free high school graduation celebrations in their communities.

Just over 22 per cent ($2,695) of that amount, was raised by the liquor store in Barriere; with all of the $2,695 raised now going towards Barriere Secondary’s dry grad celebrations.

A total of $540,692 was donated from Feb. 25 to Mar. 31,

by BC Liquor Store customers throughout the province who were asked if they would like to support dry grad celebrations in their communities

by donating one dollar. The funds raised help schools across B.C. to host alcoholfree graduation events and activities such as boat cruises, ski trips and dances.

The campaign is part of the LDB’s corporate social responsibility program to promote the responsible use of beverage alcohol – a program that includes the prevention of underage drinking and promotion of zero consumption for minors.

The contributions by liquor store customers supplement funds raised by parents, students and teachers who volunteer year-round to raise funds for dry grads.

This year, 55 school districts participated in the campaign. One hundred per cent of

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the donations collected are distributed to high schools hosting dry grad events.

Since the Liquor Distribution Branch’s (LDB’s) first annual Support Dry Grad campaign in 2001, more than $4.4 million has been donated by gov-

ernment liquor store customers for alcoholfree high school graduation events in communities across British Columbia.

Customers were given chocolates in recognition of their donation to the Dry Grad Campaign.

residents and property owners are encouraged to think about places around their properties where mosquito larvae may be present. Any water-holding containers should be emptied, rain barrels should be covered with screens to prevent mosquitoes from flying in and laying eggs, and eavestroughs should be checked for proper drainage. Also, owners of swimming pools should drain water sitting on top of pool covers. This water can be capable of supporting thousands of mosquito larvae.

For more information contact Cheryl Phippen at bwp@shaw. ca or call the 24-hour mosquito advisory line at 250-372-5700.

Additional information can be found online at tnrd.ca

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A helicopter has its seeder filled with larvicide in Knutsford. Aerial applications are done when there is extensive mosquito larval habitat.

Have you dropped a loonie in the Food Bank Can? Are you free a few hours a week?

Would you like to meet other members of the community who have similar interests? Would you like to improve the lifestyle of your community?

Try volunteering with one of the numerous organizations that make the Lower North Thompson Valley a nice place to live. You’ll find the information you need at the North Thompson Volunteer and Information Centre in the Ridge, or by calling 250-672-0033.

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Councillor Paula attends Barriere meeting while in Nova Scotia

By Margaret Houben North Thompson Star/Journal

The District of Barriere’s May 22 Council meeting made a little bit of history on Tuesday, with Councillor Pat Paula teleconferencing into the meeting from Nova Scotia. Although away on holiday, she fully participated in the meeting, both making motions and voting on them throughout the meeting.

Two bylaws passed their first three readings: the Water System Bylaw No. 92, amending Bylaw No. 1644 and Bylaw No. 89; and the Remote Access to Server Policy No. 21.

Council members heard a report from the Fire Chief, Al Kirkwood, covering the month of April. Councillor Smith thanked Kirkwood for the Fire Department’s attendance at the Emergency Support Services display on May 11 at Barriere AG Foods.

Council members passed a motion

to approve a $500 grant request from the North Thompson Arts Council for their upcoming Celebration of the Arts on June 23-24.

Staff reported that there will be some grading done on Barriere roads on Wednesday, May 23 - including the lane from the Senior’s hall to the Bandshell.

There was some discussion on unsightly properties and unlicensed vehicles parking on road allowances, as well as heavy trucks parking on roads not up to bearing such loads. As there is no after hours staff available for ticketing vehicles parked in the evenings, not much can be done for that issue, but phone calls or letters will be sent to those with unsightly properties and owners of unlicensed vehicles. Tickets will only be issued if phone calls and letters do not result in the issues being resolved.

The next Council meeting will be on June 5 at 7 p.m.

STAR/JOURNAL photo: Jill Hayward

Chatting live at ‘The Bear’ Kamloops North Thompson MLA Terry Lake gave a live interview with DJ Steve Shannon at Barriere’s new radio station ‘The Bear’ 93.1FM on May 18. Shannon owns the station, and since the launch of ‘The Bear’ earlier this month says he is enjoying the positive feedback from his listeners.

Road check Hard luck story turns up drugs scams a good Samaritan

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On Sunday, May 13, a road safety check stop was set up on the corner of Highway 5 and Highway 24 in Little Fort. Clearwater Traffic, Kamloops Traffic, Kamloops IRSU (integrated road safety unit) and Barriere RCMP took part in the check stop, which lasted for approximately six hours.

Police checked a large number of vehicles and issued numerous tickets.

Of note were a charge against a prohibited driver, a small (no case) drug seizure, and a large drug seizure consisting of two pounds of marijuana, 100 grams of cocaine and 500 tablets of morphine.

We at the North Thompson Star/Journal take great pride in supporting our community and the organizations who strive to make our area the best place to live: • • • • • • • • • • • • •

North Thompson Agriplex North Thompson Fall Fair Barriere Fire Department Crime Stoppers Barriere and District Food Bank Barriere and District Hospice Barriere Alzheimers Muscular Dystrophy Cowboy Festival Royal Canadian Legion Branch 242 Barriere Search and Rescue Numerous Recreational Groups and Events and many more

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Fence loses in vehicle hit an run A fence around a Barriere residence took substantial damage from a hit-and-run off Deejay Road sometime in the early hours of May 19.

North Thompson Star/Journal A good Samaritan has an empty wallet after trying to help a man who turned out to be a hard luck scammer.

On April 24, 2012, at 6:15 p.m., a 43-year-old Kelowna man was approached by an unidentified Caucasian man asking for money to pay a large cab fare.

The man claimed that a friend or family member was coming and promised to pay back the cash once they arrived.

The Kelowna man, being a good Samaritan and trying to help out someone in apparent need, gave up his cash to pay the fare.

When the scammer left to pay the taxi driver, he never returned.

If someone approaches you asking for money, consider the following: s 3 3AFE )F YOU GIVE IN WOULD YOU BE WORSE OFF for having done it? s # #REDIBLE )S THE PERSON TRYING TO CONVINCE you that they are credible without being verified? s ! !GGRESSIVE )S THE SCAMMER USING AN aggressive tactic, or language, that requires an immediate or imperative response? s - -OTIVE )S THEIR MOTIVE TO DEPRIVE YOU OF money or assets (banking information), typically with a promise of greater reward?

If the answer is “YES� to any of the above questions, then don’t fall for it.

If it’s a phone call, simply hang up.

If a letter, throw it away.

If in person, kindly tell them you’re not interested.

It’s that simple.

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Mayor Janice Brown of Spallumcheen (left) and Mayor Bill Humphreys of Barriere (right) participate in the inaugural BC Mayors’ Caucus held in Penticton, B.C., from May 16 to 18. Organized by a steering committee comprised of nine mayors from across B.C., more than 80 mayors from each corner of the province were in attendance.

Humphreys reports on meetings Recently I attended the inaugural B.C. Mayor’s Caucus. The focus of the caucus was to investigate common problems our communities face and hopefully reach common solutions. All communities share problems that, with a united effort, could be solved easily.

Funding for required local services was the main topic. In the recent past, other orders of government have shifted the responsibilities of providing some services to local government. The problem came about when the funding attached to these services was not transferred along with the responsibility. For large communities this is a problem. For small communities like Barriere it is a much larger problem.

Add the need to upgrade aging infrastructure now shouldered mainly by local government and the process of taxation must be addressed. The Caucus members stated a need to “Redesign the cost sharing formula for significant infrastructure projects to reflect the tax revenue distribution.”

There is only one taxpayer. There is no need for more tax monies to be collected. The money that is now collected just needs to go to the right places.

On May 22, Ms. Hannigan, Mr. Hayward, Mr. Scott Kershaw and I attended a meeting of the McBride to Barriere Corridor Regional Economic Investment Pilot series of meetings. The economic pilot is directed by the Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Innovations. JTI Minister Bell attended along with Minister Bond, Minister Lake and MP Cathy McLeod. Mayors Frasier, McCracken and Harwood were there to complete the local side of government. A full compliment of government staff and interested investors and business people rounded out the group.

Good news for some and great news for others was delivered tempered with some disappointments.

On the really good news side Mr. Dan Doyle, the chairman of B.C. Hydro announced a $50 million investment that will partner with independent power producers in the Robson Valley to provide stable and sustainable power for that region. This is the culmination of decades of hard work on the part of all concerned. My hat is off to Mayor Frasier and Minister Bond along with a host of others for working with everyone to bring the dream to fruition.

Still on the good news side Minister Lake

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Bill Humphreys announced $50,000 in funding for road repairs in the forest area of Wells Grey. The unique aspect of this is that these repairs are to provide public access into those areas and to allow tourism operators to carry on providing service. Normally such funds from the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resources are not provided for this use.

Ministers Thomson, Lake, Bell and Bond showed a true willingness to provide a workable solution for what was a major local problem.

On the disappointment side we were told the supply of fibre issue which affects our plans for industrial growth here in Barriere will take some years to complete. When pressed the people delivering this news said that in some cases the time lines can be reduced. We will follow up on the issue with the people that can encourage those doing such work to try a bit harder for us.

Yes, it is all about Barriere I say. Well to a certain extent anyway. When the third aspect of the economic pilot, which is tourism, comes into play we need to look past the borders of the District.

We need to work with all of the parties throughout the corridor and beyond to bolster this important portion of our economy.

The District of Barriere contracts to the Chamber of Commerce for the tourism side of our economic development efforts. The Chamber president, Scott Kershaw, has offered to actively engage all parties in the area to take advantage of the benefits that can be derived from the current push from the JTI Ministry economic pilot to grow this important aspect of our economy.

The message I want to give to all orders of government, our neighbours and partners here in the valley and in fact the entire world is that Barriere is not going away.

We will continue to grow, flourish and help others. Partnerships and family are what has kept us strong through years of adversity and trials.

Work with us and we will all benefit more than if we face the challenges alone.

Clean up in the cemetery Submitted photo: Lynn Wright

District of Barriere Financial Officer Nora Johnson, accompanied by a few other volunteers gave two hours of their time on May 22, to help give the Barriere Cemetery a spring cleaning. Here Johnson puts a new coat of paint on a work shed while others weeded and trimmed the gardens.

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Area students compete at Regional Heritage Fair

By Lauren Tremblay Youth Reporter

STAR/JOURNAL photo: Jill Hayward

(Above) The beauty of a Glover’s Silkmoth (Hyalophora columbia gloveri) was captured in a photo as it rests on a fence in Louis Creek. This moth is most common in Alberta, and active from mid May to late June. They are generally not active until midnight or later, and are attracted to light.

STAR/JOURNAL photo: Margaret Houben

(Above right) A tiny toad turned up last month in a Barriere back yard. If you look closely, and find the sunflower seed in the photograph, you will get a good idea of just how small he was.

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On Friday, May 11, the Henry Grube Center in Kamloops, was the meeting place for the Annual Kamloops Thompson Regional Heritage Fair.

This year, the Regional Heritage Fair was only one day long.

The contestants had the chance to go to a total of three places in Kamloops.

One of the places was the Cemetery (right beside the Sagebrush Theater), it was there that we traced tombstone designs that we liked. Most of us thought this activity was a little creepy.

Another part of the field trip was the Kamloops Museum.

We played a game where we had to pick items to survive the Gold Rush (it was kind of like Survivor).

Lastly, we had a tour of the CN Railway Artifact Site. We went on different trains, one of which was the 2141 Steam Locomotive.

We learned about Billy Miner and about the different train’s artifacts. At all of the sta-

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(Above:) Barriere Elementary School (BES) student Sara Kate Smith will be going on to compete with her project on ‘Gilbert Smith’ in the Provincial Heritage Fair competition after advancing from the Kamloops Thompson Regional Heritage Fair on May 11, in Kamloops.

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Daymon Parish was one of the students who advanced from the school’s Heritage Fair in Barriere to represent BES at the Regionals in Kamloops.

tions we had a fabulous time.

After the tours we went back to the Henry Grube Center.

We split into two different groups, one group was judged, while the other group went outside to do some native activities. We all had a great time singing and playing the native drums.

After everyone was judged we had to do a scavenger hunt through the projects.

There were several questions about different projects. After the scavenger hunt, we handed our paper in with our name on it.

The people who organized the scavenger hunt then pulled names from the box. A couple of people won Heritage Fair t-shirts, one person won an i-pod touch and lastly, one person won an i-pad. Unfortunately, no one from Barriere won the i-pod or i-pad.

We had an awesome day filled with tons of surprises.

Congratulations to Sara-Kate Smith with her project entitled ‘Gilbert Smith’. Sara is going on to the Provincial Heritage Fair in Abbotsford this summer.

Have fun!

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Making dining out just a little bit easier It is now easier than ever to make healthy choices when dining out with the recent launch of the Province of British Columbia’s Informed Dining program.

Featuring more than 300 restaurant outlets in British Columbia, the program publishes nutritional information and allows diners to view the information in a format similar to that of a nutritional guide on products at the grocery store.

All you have to do is look for the Informed Dining logo at participating restaurants.

“British Columbians have made it clear they want information to help them make informed choices about what they and their families are eating,” says B.C. Minister of Health Mike de Jong. “With Informed Dining, we are partnering with B.C. restaurants to help make the healthy choice the easy choice.”

Some of the participating restaurants include chains such as The Boathouse, De Dutch, A&W and Little Caesar’s, and stand-alone restaurants such as H.A.V.E. Cafe in Vancouver, Mountain Eagle Books in Smithers and Joseph’s Coffee House in Victoria.

With people in British Columbia eating a meal in a restaurant approximately 10 per cent of the time, it’s never been more important to be able to source out healthy options.

With the new program, calorie and sodium information is prominently highlighted for all regular menu items, while other nutrients, including carbohydrates and fat, are also noted. The program also gives advice on daily calorie and

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British Columbians have made it clear they want information to help them make informed choices about what they and their families are eating,” says B.C. Minister of Health Michael de Jong. “With Informed Dining, we are partnering with B.C. restaurants to help make the healthy choice the easy choice.” sodium requirements.

Excess weight can increase the risk for type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and various cancers, so caloriecounting is an important part of a healthy diet. Eating too much sodium contributes to high blood pressure, stroke, heart disease and kidney disease, making sodium another important piece of the healthy eating puzzle.

“Healthy eating is a critical element in living a long and healthy life and avoiding cardiovascular disease,” says Gavin Arthur, vice-president of research and health promotion for the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada. “The Informed Dining program takes a positive step forward in providing people with information they can use in making informed choices while dining out.”

The program is voluntary, but the provincial government is

encouraging every restaurant to join the initiative and make such information available.

“We want to be part of the solution in making healthy choices, easy choices in B.C.,” says Vice-President of the Canadian Restaurant and Foodservices Association Mark von Schellwitz. “This program has the potential to help restaurant patrons become more conscious about what they are eating – it also shines a light on those establishments already providing menu nutrition content while encouraging other restaurants to follow suit.”

The provincial government has been working on this program since 2010, and has given restaurants several options for disclosing nutrition information, including a menu insert, a poster or a brochure.

“I am proud that we have about 300 outlets across the province signed up to participate in this important program,” says Ian Tostenson, CEO and president of the B.C. Restaurant and Foodservices Association. “I know that other business will continue to learn more about Informed Dining and sign up – this information is what our customers have been telling us they want, and it is our responsibility to provide it.”

The initiative is part of the Healthy Families BC campaign, created by the Province to promote healthy lifestyles and prevent chronic disease. For more information, visit www. healthyfamiliesbc.ca/home/informed-dining. The website also features a contest with weekly draws and a grand prize to cook like a chef and learn from a dietitian.

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SPORTS Barriere Netball brought back silver from Provincials

By Kim Fennell

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Trophy teammates Barriere athlete Dylan Luison’s team, the Kamloops AAA Midget Baseball Riverdogs, won a 10 team B.C. Junior Premier Baseball League and Midget AAA Tournament in Kelowna the weekend before last.

Luison, (catcher on the left), is pictured with his teammate James Arko holding the trophy. The Riverdogs home tournament is on the July long weekend at Norbrock Stadium in Kamloops.

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Recently, the media have been reporting about taking some blood pressure medications at night rather than in the morning. Sometimes, if the medication is taken at night, the blood pressure may drop too low, causing falls during a trip to the bathroom.

This is something to be discussed with your doctor and pharmacist.

Poison Ivy: this skin problem is caused by brushing up against the plant which contains urushiol, an oily resin that causes painful itchy rashes of the exposed skin. Urushiol is found on the stem, leaves, and skin of the fruit of the plant. You can’t catch poison ivy from another person. You have to touch the resin. Treatment includes washing the area with cold water. Our pharmacists can help.

Shingles is a painful, blistering rash caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox.

There is a vaccine for those that have this virus in their system due to childhood exposure to chickenpox. Its rate of effectiveness is 55% ... pretty good odds to prevent the pain and discomfort of shingles. See your doctor about this.

Breastfeeding is good for the baby and the mother. Human breast milk contains over 300 ingredients. These include white blood cells, interferon, antibacterial and antiviral agents. Breast milk is good for the baby’s developing immune system.

Taking medications while breastfeeding can be worrisome to new mothers. Our pharmacists will be happy to advise you about what’s safe and what isn’t.

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The Barriere Netball Club took two teams to the Provincial Under 18 Championships in Burnaby on May 12.

Both the Junior Team, and the Senior Team played a round robin format.

The Senior team consisted of three grade 11 players (two of them playing for the first time) and four grade 9 players. They had

tough competition, as most teams consisted of grade 11 and 12 players. They finished the round robin with two wins and four loses putting them in fifth place.

Brittany Piva won Most Valuable Player. Other players include Jess Gartner, Alysha Piva, Kimberly Pelayo, Jessie Proulx, Sadie Lawrence and Carlea Dunn.

The Juniors played four games against teams from the Lower

Mainland ending with a result of two wins, one lose and one tie.

The Junior team consisted of all grade 8 players and one grade 9.

Other teams had players in grades 8, 9 and 10.

The Junior team placed second to receive a silver medal in the tournament.

Chelsea Lloyd was awarded the Most Valuable Player award.

Other players include Hannah Feller, Jillian

McInnes, Jamie Proulx, Ariel Fennell, Vanessa Balatti and Talyse Lyons.

The girls played well and never gave up. They are all great athletes with great attitudes.

Barriere Netball Club is hosting an Under 30 Tournament on June 16 and 17, at Barriere Secondary.

Any alumni may join them on this weekend.

Fuelling for fitness and energy

By Simon Jennings, Reg. Dietitian Whether you are devoted to the gym or like to workout in the great outdoors I have a few nutrition tips that will help you maximize your energy.

1. Carbohydrates are your friend. Low carb diets have become very popular but will not give you adequate energy for exercise. Just to be clear, by ‘exercise’ I mean activity more strenuous than a leisurely walk (think biking, hiking, running, a fitness class, etc). And by ‘low carb’ I mean significant restriction of grain based foods. Carbohydrates are stored in the liver and muscles as glycogen. Glycogen fuels our muscles during activity. By eating whole grain carbohydrates with each meal and snacking on fruit you’ll help ensure that you have adequate glycogen stores for long lasting energy.

2. Choose the right type of carbohydrates. Of course you should limit ‘bad carbs’ like pop, chips, and sugary foods. Instead fuel your body with ‘good carbs’ such as whole grain bread, quinoa, oatmeal, fruit and vegetables. These low glycemic carbohydrates will provide more sustainable energy and appetite satiety. Where as high glycemic foods, like white bread, white rice or sugary foods can create energy highs and lows, and leave you feeling hungry half way through your activity.

3. Pay attention to the timing of your meals. Try to eat a meal with carbohydrates and a small to moderate amount of protein 2-4 hours before exercising. Adjust the size of your meal depending on how much time you have.

The closer you get to ‘go time’ the more important it is to have

smaller amounts of food that are easy to digest. Choose foods that are lower in fat and fibre as they slow digestion. For early morning workouts or times when you’re eating 30-60 minutes before exercising have a small snack that is primarily carbohydrate such as a banana and a glass of milk, whole grain crackers with a little peanut butter, or a smoothie with fruit and milk.

4. Hydrate! Carry a water bottle and drink from it throughout the day. Consume ½-1 litre of water in the 4 hours before your workout. It is also important to hydrate during and after exercise.

Riders competed May 20 at the fall fair grounds in Barriere to qualify for the BC Heritage Circuit Finals, being held in Maple Ridge this July.

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Here are some example meal ideas for two - four hours before exercise: Oatmeal with berries and milk or yogurt; Whole grain toast with peanut or almond butter and banana; Egg(s) and whole grain toast; Breakfast wrap: scrambled eggs, green onion, red pepper and salsa; Greek inspired salad made with chicken, feta and quinoa; Smoothie made with banana, frozen berries and plain Greek yogurt; Cottage cheese with fruit and a whole grain muffin; Whole grain wrap with veggies, lean meat and cream cheese; Lean meat or fish (2-3 oz.) with brown rice and veggies

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Skips at the B.C. Seniors Carpet Bowling Championships try to figure out how to score more points in complicated situations. The event wrapped up May 11, at the Hart Pioneer Centre, in Prince George.

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Classic cars turn out for May Day Parade Alf Timms’ 1961 Thunderbird cruises down Station Road in Clearwater. The car was the first place winner in the Classic Car category during Clearwater’s May Day parade on Saturday, May 19. Behind it is third place winner – Ben Ottaway’s 1929 Ford Roadster.

Are you and your boat ready for the season?

By John Gullick Canadian Safe Boating Council Every year thousands of boaters go out on the water without giving any thought to how prepared either they or their boats are for the season ahead. Personal preparation involves ensuring you have on-hand your Pleasure Craft Operator Card, up to date nautical charts, a pre-departure checklist and have obtained a reliable marine weather forecast.

When it comes to vessel preparedness, one of the first things to ensure is that your boat and engine(s) are mechanically sound. Remember that, throughout most of Canada, boats have been in storage for a number of months over the winter and may not operate as efficiently as they did last season.

Make sure that you follow the recommended maintenance schedule found in your boat’s owner’s manual.

The Canadian government also mandates that specific safety equipment be carried on board. This equipment can be of great benefit and can mean the difference between a great day out on the water and a potential disaster.

During Safe Boating Awareness Week, which was May19 to 25, and throughout the entire season, the Canadian Safe Boating Council and Smartboater.ca want to remind

Canadians to review their safe boating check list before heading out onto the water.

Required items vary depending on boat length but the list below highlights the things that, at minimum, need be carried on board, in good working condition and within reach each time you go out: Compulsory Items required on a typical vessel 6 meters or less in length: s 4HE VESSELS LICENSE OR REGIStration if powered by a motor of 7.5 kw (10 hp) or more s ! #ANADIAN APPROVED FLOTAtion device (PFD) in good repair and of appropriate size for every person on board s &IRE EXTINGUISHER DEPENDING on type of engine, gas tank or cooking appliances on board) s 7ATERTIGHT FLASHLIGHT OR PYROtechnic distress signal requirements (flares) s 3OUND SIGNALING DEVICE s "UOYANT HEAVING LINE MINImum 15 meters in length) s 0ADDLE OR ANCHOR WITH AT least 15 meters of rode and /or chain s 2E BOARDING DEVICE s "AILER OR MANUAL WATER pump s .AVIGATION LIGHTS Other items to check: s 3ECURE BATTERIES s 0ASSIVE VENTILATION THAT allows air to flow through below decks s %XHAUST FAN OR BILGE BLOWER

that removes dangerous vapours s &LAME ARRESTER AND HEAT shielding for inboard engines s 5P TO DATE CHARTS s -AGNETIC COMPASS s 2ADAR REFLECTOR Consider requesting a Recreational Vessel Courtesy Check. This is a totally voluntary service and is conducted without penalty if a deficiency is found.

You will simply be advised of the requirement and a re-inspection will be offered when you have added these items.

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Carpet bowlers compete in provincials at Prince George Black Press Teams from the Prince George area won medals in two of three events at the B.C Seniors Carpet Bowling Championships, held last week at the Hart Pioneer Centre.

In the Team of Four event, Roy Green, Maureen Braun, Alzora Hick and Gary Kwast of the Prince George Moose teamed up for silver medals, finishing behind the Port Alberni

team and ahead of Interlakes.

In the Team of Two event, the Vanderhoof pair of Frank Long and Erling Clemmensen finished third, behind Port Alberni and Barriere.

The Houston-Telkwa team took the Team of Three event, followed

by Chemainus and Little Fort.

The championships ran from Tuesday to Friday, and all three events were run as round-robin tournaments.

Match Play coming for Men’s Night Submitted by Mike Webb Here are the Chinook Cove Golf Men’s Night results from May 17.

Flight 1: Low Gross: Mike Webb (35) Low Net: Ray Glebe (32.5) Long Drive: James Lane Long Putt: James Lane K.P.: Richard Knowles K.P. in 2: Rob Sunderman Flight 2: Low Gross: Ray Amos (41) Low Net: Kelly Sunderman (33.5 retro) Long Drive: Dustin Rainer

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Pets are perfect models for portrait photography In my opinion photographers that have pets have something special. I’m not just writing about the companionship, or the devotion one receives.

That relationship is special and important, however, what I am referring to is that pets are perfect models for our portrait photography.

Photographers point their cameras at just about everything in their lives.

Spouses and children patiently put up with constantly having their picture being taken, but eventually even they need to go on about their lives without being constantly photographed, and when that happens, if you are like me, you go looking for the family pet.

Got a new camera or lens? Want to try out that studio lighting technique? Or just bored and want someone ever ready and able to pose for a photograph? Call the dog, or coax the cat.

I can’t even begin to count the pictures I have taken in my life of horses, dogs, cats, parakeets, hamsters, chick-

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* O H N % N MA N ens, fish, and frogs.

Those pets never complained when the pictures didn’t work out, and even waited for another blast of the flash without blinking.

I admit the goldfish aren’t very good posers, and Chuck, the rooster that guards the hens, doesn’t seem too interested in standing still for his portrait; but Peaches, the cat, seems more than okay with posing for long periods of time.

Peaches became a resident years ago in the barn, as cats do from time to time. I have no idea of her origin, or how old she is, but after a bad runin with either a wandering coyote or the neighbor’s dog, and the follow up convalescence in our home, she somehow moved from the barn to sleeping on my wife’s lap.

The name Peaches came from when I was feeding three strays

one winter. My wife asked me what their names were; but, heck, I just didn’t want them starving in the cold weather and hadn’t bonded enough to exchange names. I explained, “The black one is named Furry, the spotted one is Furry, and the yellow one is called Furry.”

Linda named them Furry, Trixie, and Peaches, respectively. So after Furry got old and died, and Trixie was adopted by a neighbor down the road, Peaches came inside for first aid, a warm place to live, and has become a constant object of my photography.

I will admit that cats are great posers.

They will sit without moving for long periods of time, giving photographers lots of time to test out lenses, learn flash techniques, and get creative with a camera. Peaches

ignores me most of the time, except when she wants food. So I can take all the pictures I want pretty much any time without any interference. She just sits and waits.

I have never been one of those picture takers that take cute or silly pictures of the animals with which I share my home. I like portraits, so my pet photographs are usually planned and not much different than a formal portraiture of a person. Actually, that cat is a lot easier than most people because she just sits motionless staring at some spot in space for long periods of time. Other than sleeping and eating, Peaches the cat doesn’t seem to think much else matters, thus she is the perfect poser.

“One day Alice came to a fork in the road and saw a Cheshire cat in a tree.

Which road do I take? she asked. Where do you want to go? was his response. I don’t know, Alice answered.

Then, said the cat, it doesn’t matter.” That quote from ‘Alice in Wonderland’ by Lewis Carroll reminds me of

John Enman Photo

Family pets, such as Peaches, make great models for the photographers in the home. my cat, Peaches.

I am not suggesting that photographers should rush out and adopt a cat or any other pet only because they need a model, but if one already inhabits the home then put them to work as an artist’s model. And if any of

the pictures are good, then add some words like Merry Christmas or Happy Birthday in PhotoShop and make some cards for your friends and relatives.

These are my thoughts this week.

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Rhubarb Meringue Tarts 4 cups chopped rhubarb 3/4 cup sugar 3 tbsp cornstarch 1 tbsp butter 16 baked tart shells Another Spring Dish 3 egg whites Cream of Asparagus Soup 1/4 tsp cream of tartar 3 tbsp butter 1/3 cup of sugar 3 tbsp flour Place rhubarb in a medium 1 tsp salt saucepan at medium heat. Stir 1/4 tsp basil in the 3/4 cup of sugar mixed 1/4 tsp pepper with cornstarch. Bring to boiling.

3 cups milk Reduce heat and simmer 5 1 cup pureed cooked asparagus minutes, stirring frequently. Stir 1/4 cup cream in butter. Pour into baked tart Melt butter in a large saucepan at shells. Beat egg whites and medium heat. Blend in flour, salt, cream of tartar until soft peaks basil and pepper. Gradually add form. Gradually beat in the 1/3 milk. Cook and stir until thickened. cup sugar, a small amount at Stir in pureed asparagus. Heat a time, beating until stiff peaks thoroughly. Stir in cream before form. Spoon meringue onto tarts, serving. sealing the edge of crust.Bake at 400 F about 5 minutes until lightly Rhubarb is really good for you so browned. Cool completely before here is a really tasty sweet treat serving.

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Rhubarb Muffins 2 1/2 cups flour 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1 1/4 cups packed brown sugar 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 egg 1 cup buttermilk 1 tsp vanilla 2 cups chopped rhubarb Topping 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1 tbsp butter melted 1 tsp cinnamon In large bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt. In separate bowl, blend sugar with oil; whisk in egg, buttermilk and vanilla.

Stir into dry ingredients along with rhubarb just until flour is incorporated. Spoon into greased or paper-lined muffin tins, filling 3/4 full.

Topping: Combine sugar, butter and cinnamon sprinkle over batter.

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A huge thank you to my wonderful family and many good friends for the great get-together at the Wells Gray Inn on Sunday, May 20. Thank you very much to the Wells Gray staff, especially to Bonnie and Melody, to Sharon, our excellent cake maker, to those who tried to keep it a surprise, to those who traveled many miles to be with us, to Ken who planned it and carried it out so well. It was fabulous. ~ Barbara Ferguson

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Lumby & District Wildlife Association

Gun and Antique Show & Sale

Pat Duke Arena

Sat., June 9 9am - 5pm

Sun., June 10 9am - 3pm Admission $5 at the door.

For information or table rental contact: Otto @ 250-549-1355 North Thompson Arts Council Celebration of the Arts, June 23-24, 10am-4pm both days.

4307 Yellowhead Hwy, Barriere. More info at norththompsonartscouncil.com.

Information

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CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance (877)818-0783.

Technical Advisor, Wood Products - India Forestry Innovation Investment Ltd. is seeking a Technical Advisor, Wood Products for a one to two year contract based in Mumbai, India. The successful candidate will have extensive knowledge of BC softwood species and appropriate application of BC wood products. For further information, interested candidates are asked to view the job description and qualiďŹ cations at www.bcďŹ i.ca under Contract and Employment Opportunities.

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

Volunteers always needed.

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VAVENBY THRIFT SHOP Past Vavenby General Store Wednesday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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

Various items of clothing

priced as low as .25cents

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

Side door. 250-674-0079.

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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An Earthmoving Company in Alberta is looking for a 3rd year or Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic. You will be part of a team maintaining and servicing our eet of Cat dozers, graders and rock trucks plus Deere/Hitachi excavators.

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JOURNEYMAN TECHNICIAN required immediately for Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep dealership in Salmon Arm, BC. Proven producer, good attitude, quality workmanship a must.

Excellent wage and beneďŹ t package. Contact Pat - phone 250-832-8053, fax 250-8324545, email pat@brabymotors.com Mature, resp person needed for laundromat & tanning salon. Sat. to start; Sun. when summer picks up. 10 am - 4 pm. Pls leave resume with Sandy at TNT.

SERVICE ADVISOR. Brown’s Chrysler Ltd. Westlock, Alberta is looking for an above average individual skilled in customer service. Duties to include: effective communication with customers, recommend scheduled maintenance and schedule work. QualiďŹ cations shall include: knowledge of vehicles and the automotive industry. Sales experience is considered an asset, strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills, ability to work in a fast paced environment with tight time constraints, computer literate and posses a valid drivers licence. Apply to: Dale Marshall - Service Manager. Phone 1780-349-5566. Fax 1-780-3496493 or email: dalem@brownschrysler.com TABER TIMES/Vauxhall Advance is seeking an editor to lead a three-person newsroom. Candidate must be able to multitask, produce a quality newspaper and maintain online presence. Send covering letter and resume to: Coleen Campbell, Publisher. Email: ccampbell@abnewsgroup.com Deadline Thursday, May 31.

WANT TO see scenic BC! Needed immediately . Experienced Feller Buncher Operator with Chipper Head/Mower to work around Hydro Transmission Lines. Must be willing to travel throughout BC (based out of Vanderhoof). $28-$34 per hour + BeneďŹ ts. For more info. e-mail: sbcjobs@hotmail.ca.

Send Resume to: SBCJOBS Box 1136 Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 or Fax: 250-567-2550

Trades, Technical AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN. Journeyman Automotive Service Technician required. 45 minutes North of Edmonton, Alberta. Busy at rate Chrysler dealership. Above average wages to commensurate with training level achieved. Chrysler experience an asset but not essential. 4th year apprentice considered. Apply to: Dale Marshall - Service Manager.

Phone 1-780-349-5566. Fax 1780-349-6493 or email: dalem@brownschrysler.com FOREST Fire Medics and Class 4 or Class 1 Drivers Wanted. Email resume to sarah@alphasafety.net or fax to 250.785.1896.

Work Wanted

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E-mail: mail@barriere-employment.ca • Website: www.barriere-employment.ca FARMERS: Gang Ranch F2912 RANCH WORKERS: Farmers, Irrigators F2912 WRANGLER/RANCH HAND: Crystal Waters Guest Ranch A0212 CUSTOMER SERVICE PERSONS: Jim’s Food Market A0212A HOUSEKEEPER: Mike Wiegele - A1012 CONTROLLER: Mike Wiegele A2312 COOK: Knight’s Inn A2512 BUS PERSON: Mike Wiegele A2612A EVENING LINE COOK: Mike Wiegele A2612B PREP COOK: Mike Wiegele A2612C SERVER: Mike Wiegele A2612D SOUS CHEF: Mike Wiegele A2612E RESERVATIONS COORDINATOR: Mike Wiegele A2612F ACCTS PAYABLE & ACCOUNTING CLERK: Mike Wiegele A2612G LABOURER/SAWMILL OPERATOR/LEVEL 3 FIRST AID: A2712 RANCH LABOURER: Summer Student Position A2712A LABOURERS: Ponderosa Ginseng M0112 COOK: FT Station House M0212A

WAITRESS: PT Station House M0212B PARTS PERSON: FT, Barriere Auto Parts M1512 FARM LABOURER: Blue Ridge Ranch M1612 HR COORDINATOR/PAYROLL ADMINISTRATOR: Mike Wiegele M1612A If you have been on Employment Insurance in the past 3 years (5 years maternity) & are currently unemployed, you may be eligible for re-training dollars. Book an appointment to see one of our counselors for more information.

We look forward to seeing you – come in and we’ll personally see that you get the information you’re seeking, or call and make an appointment.’ • FREE COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS • FREE RESUME HELP • FREE INFORMATION ON MANY SERVICES “Funded in whole or part through the Canada-British Columbia Labour Market Development Agreementâ€? Sponsored by Barriere & District Chamber of Commerce

CLEARWATER EMPLOYMENT SERVICES 58A Young Road, Clearwater BC V0E 1N2 250-674-2928 Fax 250-674-2938 E-mail: info@clearwateremployment.ca • Web Page: www.clearwateremployment.ca House-keeper: Seasonal/Clearwater #0517 Restaurant Server: Seasonal/Clearwater #0516 Front Desk Clerk: 2 positions FT/Clearwater #0515 Campsite Attendants: 2-positions PT/Clearwater #0514 Sports Coordinator: Seasonal/Clearwater #0513 Community Rec. Healthy Living Coordinator: PT/Clw #0512 Automotive Industrial Parts Person: FT/Barriere #0511 TrafďŹ c Control Person: 3-positions PT/Seasonal #0510 Home Share Provider/Roommate: FT/Clearwater #0509 Power Point Designer: PT/Clearwater #0508 Reservations Coordinator: FT/Blue River #0507 Sous Chef: FT/Seasonal/Blue River #0506 Server: FT/Seasonal/Blue River #0505 Prep Cook: FT/Seasonal/Blue River #0504 Line Cook: FT/Seasonal/Blue River #0503 Bus Person: FT/Seasonal/Blue River #0502 Breakfast Cook: 2-FT/Seasonal/Blue River #0501 Cook: Casual/Clearwater #0416 Customer Service Employee: 4 positions/Seasonal/ Clearwater #0414 Baking& Cook Assistant: 2 positions/Seasonal/Clearwater #0413 Barista: 2 positions/Seasonal/Clearwater #0412 Controller: FT/Blue River #0411 Dishwasher: FT/PT Blue River #0409 German/Dutch Speaking Tour Guide: Seas/FT Clw #0408 Housekeeper: Summer Season/Blue River #0407 Campground Attendant: FT &PT/Seasonal/3 positions/ Clearwater #0406 Server: FT & PT/Seasonal/2 positions/Clearwater #405 Front Desk Clerk: FT/Seasonal/2 positions Clearwater #0404

Housekeeper: PT/Seasonal/3positions/Clearwater #0403 Cashier/General Help: PT/Seasonal/2 pos/Clw #0402 Customer Service Rep: FT & PT/3 pos Little Fort #0401 Shuttle Bus Driver/Naturalist/Photographer: Full-time/ Seasonal/Clearwater #0322 River Operations Manager: FT/Seas/Clw #0320 Line Cooks: 2 F/T, 1 P/T position/Blue River #0305 Cook: FT/Blue River #0207 Volunteer FireďŹ ghter: 7 positions/Clearwater #0205 Customer Service/Kitchen Helper: Seas/Clw #0202 Class 1 Driving Instructor: FT/Clearwater #0201 Cook/Kitchen Helper: Casual/Clearwater #0111 GENERAL INFORMATION • Free Workshops: Please call 250-674-2928 to register for free workshops. • Resumes & Interviews: Go hand in hand, so the better prepared you are the greater 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. • Blue River Itinerant: An employment consultant comes to town once a month. Next visit is June 7 If one on one appointments are required please call to set up a time prior to the drop in.

For more information drop in to 58 Young Road (above Raft River Fitness), phone 250-674-2928 or fax 250-674-2938 Operate by Yellowhead Community Services The Employment Program of BC is funded by the Government of Canada & the Province of British Columbia

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Barriere: fully self contained recent reno. 1bdrm app 4 rent.

10 min from town. Incl sundeck, heat, hydro , satelite tv, washer. NS/NP/Ref. $525/mo.

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Covered porch overlooking Clearwater River, large kitchen and living area, fully furnished with linen. info@riveradventures.ca. 250-674-0001.

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

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Computer Services Clearwater Computers is your neighborhood computer store & repair outlet; all makes & models. We offer new and used computers. Other services incl: 15Mb unlimited ADSL, unlimited dial-up internet, 2.9 cents a minute long distance, unlimited webhosting, online backup, domain management, color photocopying, faxing and more. Located at #6 W Old NT Hwy (beside Supersave Gas).

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Home Repairs Handyman Service specializing in drywall and tile. Call Andrew at 250-677-4215.

Misc Services A bookstore in Clearwater?

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Pets Large reptile tank for a lizard, snake, turtle or what have you (36”x18”x13”) complete with heat lamp, daytime lamp, and filter. Screened top. $195 obo for all. Call 250-674-7118.

Merchandise for Sale

Appliances For Sale: Kenmore silver front load W/D w/drawer stands.

2yrs old. $1200. 250-672-9867

Food Products MacLennan Farms has young grass finished beef & lean grass finished hamburger. 250-6742449. Please leave a message.

May 19th Farmers’ Market: asparagus, lettuce, spinach, greens, shoots, rhubarb, eggs, vegetable bedding plants, baking, crafts.

Garage Sales Clearwater Multi-family Yard Sale. June 2 at 1141 Traub Rd. from 9:00 am-3:00 pm.

Group Yard Sale: 768 Leonie Creek Rd., Barriere, June 9-10, 10am-3pm. Lots of items including horse tack.

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Misc. for Sale 16’ shuffleboard. $100. 250672-9867 Additions. Where is. Ideal for free-standing or to expand your home’s square footage.

One at 10’x36’6”; one at 10’x27’. Phone 250-587-6151.

Big Chief Smoker. Top loader. $35; Equalizer hitch. Comes w/hitch, bars, clamps, & 2 5/8 ball, $325; Chest waders, $15.

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STEEL BUILDING - Blowout sale! 20x26 $5,199. 25x28 $5,799. 30x42 $8,390. 32x56 $11,700.

40x50 $14,480.

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Misc. Wanted Looking for broken washers, dryers, fridges and stoves.

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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.

Plants /Nursery Trees for sale: Colorado Blue/Green Spruce 2-4m. Austrian Pines 3-4m. Burlapped & basketed $40 to $140. Best quality service & price. Call 250-672-9712 or 250-819-9712

Real Estate Acreage for Sale Barriere: 4 bedroom res, sunken den, in-floor radiant heat, windows galore 30X40’ shop & 40X60’ fdn. Fenced 10+ ac usable land ready for res w/valley views. Close to town & lakes. Assessed at $252K. Will consider lake front trades.

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Clearwater: 1 bdrm suite, 500 sq. ft., $550/mo, incl util. DD req. Avail now. 778-549-0410.

Mobile Homes & Pads Barriere: 2bdrm mobile home for sale. New stove. Some recent updates. #2 Riva Ridge Trailer Park. $16,000.00 obo.

250-672-2162 Clearwater: 2 bdrm trailer, oil heat, F/S, $400/mo + DD. Call 250-674-2755 Clearwater: 3 bdrm, clean, spacious, propane fuel. $675/mo + util; 2 bdrm + den, dblwide, wood stove, oil heat, $600/mo + util. No Pets, N/S, DD req. Both incl w/d, f/s. Mtn Meadows MHP 250-587-6123

In loving memory

Dianne Marie Pecor (nee Daigle)

Want to Rent Clearwater. Older man looking for a room with/kitchen.Lv msg at Times office 250-674-3343.

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Homes for Rent Barriere: 3 bdrm, 2 bath Rancher. No indoor pets, NS. Near amenities. $1200.00/mo 604-855-2188 Clearwater. House for rent $825/mo. Spacious 3-bdrm family home.

Basement w/fm/rm+den. 2-car carport, large yrd. Mobile for sale. 1888-587-6270. Pine Grove Mobile Home Park. 1244 Ford Rd. Clearwater, BC. Clearwater. House on 1/2 acre in Miller sub. $950/mo, DD, W/D, F/S, DW. Avail. July 1. Ref. req. 250-319-5169.

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CHURCH OF ST. PAUL

4464 Barriere Town Road

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

All Are Welcome the Rev. Graham Brownmiller Office: 250 672-5653 www.norththompsonpc.ca

Christmas Eve 6:30pm ST. GEORGE’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Sunday Mass - 9am Wednesday, Friday & Saturday Mass - 9am

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

JUST TO DIGEST YOUR FOOD.

4818 Annesty Rd. (across from High School) 2:00 pm Sundays Join us for refreshments after the Service 672-0111 (Tuesdays) or 672-9830 anytime Affiliated with North American Baptist Association.

“Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters” – (Isaiah 55:1)

Meet in the Church of Saint Paul on Saturday Mornings Bible Study - 10:00 Worship Service - 11:30 Fellowship Meal - 1:00 Everyone Welcome 672-5332

Dianne passed away peacefully with her family around her at the Kamloops Hospice Home.

She was predeceased by her father Joseph M. Daigle, her mother Kathleen Daigle, and two brothers, Roland and Peter.

Dianne is survived by her loving husband Charlie Pecor; her sons Jason (Delilah), Brian (Sandy), and Billy (Lisa). She is also survived by her grandchildren: Tyler, Kay, Tawny, Curtis, Brilee, Seth, Tristan, Kaiden, and Dominic. Also by her sisters: Val (Bruce Lorenzen), Pamela (Russ Murray), Helen (Jim Nightingale), Kerry (Ron Palek), Eileen; and brothers: Phil (Gloria), Mark (Linda), Joseph Jr. (Barb), Jack, Paul; as well as many nieces and nephews.

Dianne was an active member of the Lower North Thompson Catholic Women’s League and the Catholic church, and enjoyed attending the many C.W.L. functions, whether

local, diocesan or provincial and served on both the local and diocesan levels of the C.W.L. Dianne loved to visit with her many family members and loved having them visit. She cherished her family and friends, and was always busy with her many hobbies and crafts.

She enjoyed her work for many years as the office manager at the BC Fisheries Society Clearwater Office.

Services will be on June 30, 2 p.m. at St. George’s Parish in Barriere, BC. Donations in her memory can be sent to either the Cancer Society (any branch), or the Kamloops Hospice Association.

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FAITH: Turn the other cheek, smile and forgive still works

By Karel Samek Kamloops This Week

STAR/JOURNAL photo: Jill Hayward

Louis Creek author and traveller Réjean Coallier holds his most recent publication, ‘Travelling Window: Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland’.

NT Valley author, Réjean Coallier, releases new book

By Margaret Houben North Thompson Star/Journal Réjean Coallier has done a lot of traveling over the years, and loves writing about his travels. “It’s my way of sharing my experiences of my travels,” he explains, “and in each book I’ve included some of the many pictures I took.”

While his journeys have led him around the world, he has called the Thompson Valleys his home for many years, residing in Louis Creek in the North Thompson Valley for the last three-and-a-half.

Coallier’s latest book, ‘Travelling Window: Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland’, includes reflections on his journey through those countries, as well as numerous photographs.

This book is his third to be published in English, and he has another four books published in French.

Coallier will be at Second Glance Books in Kamloops, on June 9, from 1 to 3 p.m. where he will be signing books for those who would like an autographed copy.

Think of an individual, family member, colleague at work, neighbour or group of people who really get under your skin or rub you wrong way.

They criticize you, talk behind your back, twist your words, lie about you or put you down.

Take it a notch further — not only do you dislike them, but you detest them.

They likely dislike you, as well.

These things happen far too often and they develop in families, at workplaces, neighborhoods and even in churches that give lip service to God’s love.

Can this unfortunate situation change?

Maybe you live in complete harmony with everyone or your case is not that extreme.

However, you sense there are subtle animosities from some toward you.

And, God forbid you have some of these kinds of resentments slowly growing in your own mind and, unless something changes, they may turn to animosity and hate.

Perhaps you are not that kind of person.

You love or like everyone and they feel the same way about you.

But, are we honest?

Are we living in ideal world where everybody

likes and loves everybody?

Realistically, we do not like what everyone is, what and how they behave, do or what they stand for.

It works both ways.

There is a great difference between liking and loving, especially from the biblical point of view.

God is love, the Bible says (1 John 4:8).

God loves everyone in the world unconditionally (John 3:16), and that love’s effect is designed to bring change which the Bible calls salvation.

Yet, it is true God doesn’t like — let alone love — what we are, do and how we treat each other.

Our selfishness and what we do to one another grieves and hurts God immensely.

Yet, He loves us.

In His first public sermon on the Mount, Jesus commanded His followers to love with His kind of love: Our enemies and those who treat us badly — treat them kindly, do them good, not retaliate against them and fight them, but wish them the best and pray for them.

Jesus said this is what God is like, as He is kind and merciful to the most undeserving and evil.

This picture of “our Heavenly Father” is much different from the picture well-meaning Christians over the millennia made of Him: “Do good and God will reward you, do wrong and He will zap you!”

There is some truth that doing good carries many benefits and doing bad will, in time, bring its own consequences.

However, God has a much bigger picture in mind — and so should we.

He is in the business of changing human hearts, turning His enemies into friends.

According to the apostle Paul, it is “the goodness [mercy, kindness, compassion, pity, long-suffering] of God that leads to our repentance [genuine inner change]” (Romans 2:4.)

There is one effective way to get even with our enemies, though.

Apostle Paul wrote about this in Romans 12:17-22: “If someone has done you wrong, do not repay him with a wrong . . . Do everything possible on your part to live in peace with everybody. Never take revenge, my friends, but instead let God’s [righteous] indignation do it.

“For, the scripture says, ‘I will take revenge [administer justice at right time in right way]. I will pay back, says the Lord.”

Instead, as the scripture says: “If your enemies are hungry, feed them; if they are thirsty, give them a drink; for by doing this you will make them burn with shame.”

“Do not let evil defeat you; instead, conquer evil with good.”

When you start feeling resentments toward someone, have the courage to confront them, first in your heart and then in how you act.

If it is a deep-seated and long-term problem, go to your pastor, mature and trustworthy Christian friend or counsellor and, along with their counsel, and encouragement from God work with them to change your heart and give you wisdom to deal with it.

It may mean a session of counselling and abusive situation resolving sessions with the one(s) you are in this painful deadlock with.

And, next time some people offend you, take God’s kind of revenge.

Let Him deal with it and them.

He is both wise and kind.

By you being kind, praying for them and when appropriate doing the offenders good in their crisis situations, you’ll do your part.

While you cannot win them all, you may make some people think, feel ashamed and become people who will at least show basic courtesy and respect. ~ Karel Samek is pastor of Ashcroft and Merritt Seventh Day Adventist churches and Merritt Friendship Outreach. He lives in Logan Lake and was a missionary in the Czech Republic and Slovakia and formerly communist-bloc countries.

District looking for vendors for Bandshell North Thompson Star/Journal The District of Barriere is looking for vendors to participate in Barriere Bandshell Fridays during District sanctioned events at the venue in Fadear Park.

Commercial, nonprofit, artisan, and farmer’s market vendors are all encouraged to con-

tact the District office for more information regarding costs and how they can participate.

Booth space will be 10’x10’,and commercial vendors can have a table set up, or host an activity at the site either free to attendees or by donation to a charitable cause.

There is no cost for non-profits.

Yes, hummingbirds do perch

STAR/JOURNAL photos: Jill Hayward

At least long enough to complete a little personal grooming and feather straightening, before flying of to the next nectar station.

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MEAT

GROCERY WHITE • 10KG

CALIFORNIAN #1 • 4LB CLAMSHELL

PORK LOIN CHOPS .....................$3.49/LB

ROGERS SUGAR .........................$9.98/EA

STRAWBERRIES ......................... $5.98/EA

EXTRA LEAN • VALUE PACK • 6.57KG

DAIRYLAND • 500ML

CALIFORNIAN • 6OZ CLAMSHELL

GROUND BEEF .............................$2.98/LB

WHIPPING CREAM ......................2/$5.00

MARINATING • VALUE PACK • 9.24KG

NESTLE • SV • 510-700ML

BLUEBERRIES, RASPBERRIES OR BLACKBERRIES ...................... 2/$5.00

SIRLOIN TIP STEAK .....................$4.19/LB

NESQUIK SYRUP ........................$4.98/EA

SEEDLESS • MEXICAN OR CALIFORNIAN #1 • 6.57KG

WHOLE • 5.03KG

GATORADE G2 OR COOL BLUE • SV • 6X591ML

RED GRAPES.............................. $2.98/LB

FRYING CHICKEN ........................$2.28/LB

SPORTS DRINK ..........................$5.98/EA

CELLO WRAPPED • CALIFORNIAN #1 • 2.16KG

4.14KG

WESTERN FAMILY • UNSWEETENED • 1L • + DEPOSIT

WHITE CAULIFLOWER .................$.98/LB

SMOKED PICNIC HAM ................$1.88/LB

APPLE JUICE ............................ 1O/$10.00

FLORIDA GROWN #1 • 2.16KG

FARM RAISED

SV • 10-12X355ML OR 6X710ML • + DEPOSIT

LARGE FIELD TOMATOES ...........$.98/LB

CENTRE CUT • BONE IN • VALUE PACK • FAST FRY • 7.69KG

FRESH TROUT......................... $1.38/100G BASSILI’S BEST • 907G

CHICKEN & MEAT LASAGNE ......2/$11.99

COKE, SPRITE, FLAVOURS OR DASSANI WATER.......................$4.98/EA SV • 111-167G

KNORR SIDEKICKS ...................10/$10.00 SV • 285-310G

OLD DUTCH SNACKS...................2/$5.00 SV • 550G

CHRISTIE COOKIES ....................$4.98/EA

PRODUCE

CLASSIC ROAST • 1KG

MJB COFFEE .............................. $6.98/EA TIDE • SV • 20-40 USE

LAUNDRY DETERGENT ............. $6.98/EA WHITE SWAN • 6 ROLL

JUMBO PAPER TOWELS ........... $4.98/EA

CALIFORNIAN • 1.94KG

NAVEL ORANGES .........................$.88/LB MEXICAN • 1.94KG

HONEYDEW MELONS...................$.88/LB PRODUCT OF CHILE

KIWI FRUIT.....................................2/$.88

PUREX • SV • DOUBLE • 12ROLL

BATHROOM TISSUE.................. $6.98/EA

TWISTOS • SV • 150G

BAKED SNACK BITES ...................3/$6.00

DELI ITALIAN WINE SALAMI......... $2.58/100G CERVELAT SALAMI....................$2.58/100G MILD GOUDA ........................ $2.78/100G

PARKAY • 850G

SOFT MARGARINE .................... 4/$10.00

BEEF OR MINI • 1.13KG

CHEF BOYARDEE RAVIOLI ...........4/$10.00

CITRUS OR PASSIONATE PEACH • CHILLED • 2.63L • +

WESTERN FAMILY • SV • 341-398ML

DEPOSIT

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FIVE ALIVE ...................................2/$7.00

KRAFT • SV • 475ML

WESTERN FAMILY • REGULAR OR PULP FREE • FROZEN •

MIRACLE WHIP OR REAL MAYO 2/$6.00 SV • 645ML

PREGO PASTA SAUCE................4/$10.00 CORN FLAKES, RAISIN BRAN, JUST RIGHT, FIBRE PLUS OR MUSLIX • SV • 310-680G

355ML

ORANGE JUICE .............................4/$6.00 FROZEN DESSERT • SV • 4L

ARCTIC STAR ............................ $4.98/EA

KELLOGG’S CEREALS ...................3/$9.99

BAKERY

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32 E OLD N THOMPSON HWY • CLEARWATER, BC, V0E 1N0 • PH: 250-674-3999

351 Helmcken Street $239,000 - NEW Open concept & updated w/windows, flooring, sidin & bsmt. Lrg kitchen, & Wett certified stove.

Backs no to park. Furnishings available 1068 Clw Valley Rd $139,900 - NEW 5 acres min. to Clw. View of the valley. Close to all recreations yet very central.

324 Harby Road $549,900 Custom log hm-2 acres, view of Dutch Lk. 2 Decks.

Lrg foyer, heated flrs & lrg lvg rm. Delx ktch fir cab, granite CT, BI appl & WI pantry. Loft, lux. master w/ BI dressers, jetted tub. 2bdrm bsmt suite 956 Barber Road $489,900 - NEW 24 acre w/log home. Views. Full suite. Wood accents. 1 bdrm bsmt suite & cabin (rented).

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

549 Fawn Road $425,000 Double lot, view of Dutch lk. HW. Newer cabinets. 2 bdrms + 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, garage, 24x40 shop, 100 acres. Pasture, wet lands & hay field. IG pool w/cement deck. + older log cabin on approx 7 acres.

206 Murtle Road $379,900 4 bdrm, 3 bath w/circle drive. Tiled foyer & maple HW. Open concept & mntn view. Wood kitchen cabinets, beautiful counters & island. Modern baths, WI closets, Levelor blinds & 2 lndry rms.

Cose to amenities. New home warranty in place.

2704 KP Road $379,000 - NEW 9+ acre riverfront w/2 creeks, riding arena. Sundeck w/1500 ft of beach. 1536 sq.ft. Mstr, ensuite jetted tub. Updates: roof, furnace, HW tank & laminate. 32x90 building w/3bay garage games rm, 3 horse stalls, hay & dry storage 200amp, metal roof & water 5289 Clearwater Valley Rd $349,900 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 Clw 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.

357 Robson Place Road $339,900- NEW Classy family home in a quiet cul-de-sac. Open floor plan w/family rm in the basement. Custom tile

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work, HW, sundeck & private yard. This home is close to amenities.

226 Blair Place $319,000 - NEW 3 bdrm, 2 baths & WI closets. AC, vacuum & UG sprklr. Oak kitchen, pantry, heated tile floor. Open plan. Fully fenced & lndscpd. Covered deck, open patio & view.

6293 Clearwater Valley Rd $299,900 - NEW Overlooking Hemp Creek. Cedar sided 3 bdrm, 2 storey w/oak cupboards, lrg windows & new lam. flooring. Garage w/glass overhead door. 3km to Wells Gray Park. 9+ acres on the west side of the road to Wells Gray.

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.

436 Riverside Rd $269,900 - NEW 1 acre waterfront on the NT River. Well maintained open plan w/updated kitchen. Upgrades incld laminate, HW tank, vinyl windows & paint. New shop, lndspd & fully fenced front yard.

3156 Vavenby Bridge Road $258,000 Well built. Upgrades incld heat pump w/2 overhead units (1 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/WS. Kit has a lot of cupboards & a bay window in the dining rm. A double garage. 3 bdrm + den on a full basement 1031 Raft River Rd $239,900 - NEW Well maintained lrg lot. Ensuite, & WI closet.

HW flooring, oil furnace w/new WETT approved WS back up. Private & fenced yrd. A 24.41 shop/ garage w/11x18 loft office, 12’ overhead door & 7’ shop door.

245 Phillips Rd $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.

23 Lodge Drive $229,900 - NEW PRICE Near downtown, well maintained. Garage, RV cover, woodshed & lrg deck. Open plan home w/wood accents. Crafted cabinets & newer counters. 4 bdrms, 3 baths. Basement w/bdrm, bath, family room, cold rm & storage. Move in ready.

3141 HUNDSBEDT ROAD $229,900 6 bdrm home 3.1 acres 2 shops 20x24 fruit trees,

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private setting. Many upgrades. New furnace and oil tank.

349 HELMCKEN STREET $229,900- NEW Newly reno’d open plan w/new kitchen baths & many other features. Recently painted, partly fin. bsmnt. Backs on to park, fully fenced.

145 NORFOLK RD $199,900-NEW PRICE 3 bdrm. w/oak cabinets, , lrg dining. Private deck & gardens. Near amenities. Lam. flooring & fresh paint. Mnt. view, motivated offering a cash back $2000 upon completion.

424 Riverside Road $145,000 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.

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 .5+ acre overlooking the NT River. Quiet area on CDS. 12x20 workshop, 24x30 2 bay RV storage & more. Great starter or retirement 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.

19-561 Ridge Road $99,000 - NEW Mobile home park on Dutch Lake. 2 yrs old, lived in for less than a year. Modern w/dark cupboards, 2 baths. Close to all amenities. 10x12 covered deck & 8x10 shed.

68 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.

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289 Vavenby Bridge Road $60,000 Vavenby, this 4 bdrm home is close to amenities & recreation. Court Order: 46069, being sold “AS IS” and Schedule “A” applies.

5-851 Old N Thompson Hwy $44,900 Newer mobile. 3 bdrms & a cozy kitchen, laundry & spacious back entrance. A small deck at the back allows for enjoying the summer evenings.

250-674-1514 lhadley@century21rison.com

COMMERCIAL 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.

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 lvl 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 SAWMILL, IT WOULD BE REMOVED

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LOTS AND ACRES Lot 2 Galliano Road $89,900 3.6 acres, Subdividable zoned R2.

1745 Birch Island Lost Crk 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.

Avola Forest Service Rd 5 parcels totaling 350 acres, can be sold somewhat separately or together. Call Listing Realtor for more information.- NEW DL 3079Avola Forest Service Road - 22 acres on an island in the North Thompson river. Access over a narrow channel of Avola Forest Service Rd opposite side of the NT River from Hwy 5. Unique property is fully treed and it could be a fascinating property to hold.- NEW

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COMMUNITY

When we sell a property, the Brokerage & Rep jointly donate $50 to a local charity or nonprofit organization of the Seller’s choice HEATHER MCDERMID – MINOR HOCKEY PAT MAYER & LYNNE FRIZZLE – FOOD BANK DENNY & MARK PETRIK – CLEARWATER HOSPICE GARY BRAATEN – HIGHWAY RESCUE

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Factors that might hurt Thompson Crossing A New Beginning to Carefree Living a home’s value (MC) Nowadays, homeowners looking to sell their homes know it’s not as easy to do so as it might have been a few years ago. A struggling economy has made it difficult for many homeowners to sell their homes for a price they’re comfortable with.

But the sagging economy is not the only thing can make it difficult to sell a home. In fact, a host of other things, some obvious but some not so obvious, can hurt a home’s value as well. * Location: A home’s location is arguably its best or worst selling point. A home in a great location won’t be as difficult to sell as a home in a bad neighborhood. But location goes beyond a neighborhood’s reputation, especially in recent years. Homeowners who live in a neighborhood or development with many foreclosures might find those foreclosed properties are hurting their own home’s value. Lots of foreclosures could negatively affect a neighborhood’s reputation, which might make a home within that neighborhood less attractive to prospective buyers. * Appearance: A home’s appearance is another obvious variable that might affect its resale value. Homeowners might want their home to reflect their own individuality, but that’s not going to help when the time comes to sell the home. If the exterior paint is out of the ordinary, then it might be wise to choose a more traditional or conservative color before erecting the “For Sale” sign out front. The same goes for a home’s interior. If the interior design is especially unique, a more traditional interior decor might help the home sell faster. * Size and style: Another thing to consider when selling a home is its size and style. A home that stands out on the block might be an

attention-grabber, but that’s not always attractive to prospective buyers. For instance, a colonial sitting in the middle of a street filled with contemporary homes will stand out, but likely for all the wrong reasons. It will likely appear dated and out of place, which is something buyers might not want. In addition, if the home is considerably larger or smaller than the surrounding homes, then this could hurt its value. *Non-conformity: In many ways, conformity is not considered an admirable trait. But when selling a home, conformity could make the difference between a home selling quickly or remaining on the market for months if not years. When shopping for a home, buyers often shop in certain neighborhoods and towns and might see many different homes within a given ZIP code.

Homeowners with homes that don’t conform to others in the area might find it difficult to sell their homes. For instance, homeowners trying to sell a two bedroom home in a neighborhood filled with three bedroom homes might notice their home’s value is not as high as that of surrounding homes, regardless of the neighborhood or how similar the home’s exterior is to surrounding homes. * Age: Older homes might have character and a sense of nostalgia, but appraisers take age into consideration when determining a home’s value. And buyers tend to lean toward newer homes for a number of reasons, not the least of which is the feeling that newer homes have far more modern amenities than older homes.

When it comes to a home’s value, there are a host of things that could ultimately increase or decrease that value in the eyes of prospective buyers.

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1036 VISTA POINT RD - BARRIERE • $329,000 NEW Mnt. view on 10+ acres that was built & maintained with Post & Beam owner/builder care. Open Floor Plan, Vaulted ceilings, with 3/4 partly finished lower level workshop. The Special Place.

4165 HAGGARD • $257,500 REDUCED Country type yard atmosphere,

404 DESFOSSES • $60,000 Eend of the Cul-de-Sac Dream park. Landscaped & cleared

220 JENKINS RD • $239,000 Turnkey 24x50 green house w/addition & booth; 1 Ton

& grass planted ready to build. Grassy Park. The nice trees & fence are there, just picture your rancher, double wide, modular, or single wide home. Property to either side avail as package.

van; forklift-Ownotor - 6000lb lift; orchard; 12x16 workshop; chicken house; & nice home w/new 100 amp; roof & siding. Wonderful patio. Comes w/ revenue and expenditure books.

400 DESFOSSES • $120,000 1.05 Acres 650 sf home on a double title flat lot. Seller has started addition. All located in Old Time Clearwater in quiet cul-de-sac.

4580 BARRIERE TOWN ROAD • $339,000 Walk to all amenities. 4 bdrm- 3bath.

Over 2.000sf well maintained – w/potential to rezone. Mortgage helper studio. All appliances

1472 DIXON-SAR • $127,700 GLENGROVE ESTATE backing on to Crown Land. Views

5345 YELLOWHEAD • $69,000 lndscpd & cleared rural building lot w/newly drilled

from several Flat, cleared areas. Close to twn, within Fire Protected, Everything ready to go to build.

well & septic, north of town. Clear Title. No HST/GST. Chinook Cover golf between you & town.

701 GREER • $325,000 2600 sf vaulted ceiling, 1bdrm elegan. Deck w/BI firepit

4649 BARRIERE TOWN ROAD • $70,000 Septic plan on file. Prime commercial build lot location in downtown Barriere. This close to one acre parcel has many opportunities to the right Buyer. Back of the property is sloping but front almost 1/2 half flat, cleared and ready.

overlooking pond. European crafted. Kitch Islnd w/marble. Wainscotting & tile. 30 acres.

310 VAVENBY BRDGE RD • $107,000 Wonderful weather year round. 2bdrm w/

Wonderful 5 bdrm, 3 bath, custom built cabinets in dream kitchen. Wood/oil combo heat & all permits included. Over 1/2 acre of beautiful North Thompson Riverfront Views.

bath at each end of the home, open lvng, dining, & kitchen. Covered deck facing bkyd. Corner lot.

LEMIEUX CREEK RD – LITTLE FORT • $375,000 16.30 Acres. 1080sf log/

393 MCLEAN • $65,000 MODULAR BUILDING LOT. Services at lot line. Septic appr.

frame home w/finished 580sf upper floor & 330sf bsmt. 288sf guest cabin w/loft & 2 sundecks.

29.5X31’ barn w/loft, attached roofed, 12X33’ shop, 6X10’greenhouse.

but not installed. Flat. Frame built homes allowable. Building scheme on file. NO HST

2955 BUFFALO SPR • $109,000 40 + acres backing onto Crown Lands. Majestic views and great building sites. Selling “AS IS; WHERE IS” Well below tax assessed value.

421 ORIOLE WAY • $186,000 Wonderful 4 bdrm - 2 bath - ready to move in starter home with fresh air sundecks frt & bck - atttached single carport - fenced nice sized bckyrd - wood storage and catch all untility shed. Basement entry home with lots of extras.

1105 VISTA POINT • $171,400 12 acres with a nice little cabin with loft. Hydro is in and connected, Outside facilities, fire pit, older camper for extra sleeping. Full windows from main floor to peak facing the fantastic views.

GLENTANNA RIDGE • $79,500 - $84,900 Phase V “Ready to Buy” Lots all Registered. Have a Dream - Let’s Help You Make it Come True” 434 BARKLEY RD • $229,000 Huge 3 bdm on seasonal riverfront w/private yard.

Covered Deck w/view of the river. Lrg & roomy. 3/4 finished basement w/full daylight windows.

Garage converted to craft ceramic shop.

4801 GLENTANNA • $65,000 Corner Lot near amenities. Building your dream home

2984 BUFFALO • $745,000 Beautifully designed 2 yr old rancher w/full veranda.

Finished basement all on 10 flat useable horse type acres. Wow, home theater, gym, 5 bdrms, 4 baths, stainless steel BI kitchen appl., double wall ovens, play area, 400 amp service ready to build shop/garage/stable. See this on the website 717 BARRIERE LAKES ROAD • $239,900 Open living home received extensive reno’s in 2005. Pictures speak a thousand words & this definitely fits the bill. New Kitchen w/full island. Balcony view off the lvng rm leading out to cover Outdoor Enjoyment.

410 DESFOSSES • $64,500 Private, cul-de-sac. ‘as is where is’ .34 acre w/fully reg. septic syst. Plan your dream home in this great location. Cute log shed/play. Adjoining Lot avail.

3664 GLENGROVE • $160,000 Community water system at line. Within the fire protected area. Your choice of placement of your dream home. Closet to the road, second or third bench. The further back on the property, the better the view.

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3612 SOUTH BARRIERE RRIIER E E LA LAKE AKE K RRD D • $1 $$199,000 999,0 ,000 0 2.0 22.077 acres along Haggard Creek.

2 story home w/2bay carport, upper arport or , uuppe ort, pper floor ppe ooor master mast assteer er bdrm bddr drm w/walk w/w /wwa /wa walklkk out ou covered co cov balcony facing creek. /wo woo ood sto sstove tov ove bback ove acckk up uup. p. G uesst ccabin. ab n. ab abin abi Electric radiant heating ww/wood Guest 3732 GLENGROVE • $$124,900 Treed 9.88acre in fire protected area, supplied w/ community water. Gravel driveway in and Water UG to two building sites. Services at lot line.

6288 CORRAL • $389,000 9.47 Acres. Surrounded by Crown Land, near entrance to Wells Gray Park. 2 bdrm, 2 bath, HW flrs, custom accents & gorgeous yrd. + 1 bdrm cottage w/ wood heat, ktchen, living rm & 3pc bath. Detached shop/garage. 20 min. to Twn 4697 BARRIERE TOWN ROAD • $119,000 1 bdrm w/metal roof, .39 acre lot.

Nice yard, newer septic, wood shed, storage area. Walk to all amenities. Electric or wood heating.

Great starter or retirement

340 HELMCKEN • $236,500 Beautifully kept basement entry 4 bdrm, 3 bath. Single car garage, asphalt driveway, fully fenced, with gazebo, wood shed & large storage shed. Great neighborhood to raise family. Set up nicely for In-law suite. Wood/electric forced air furnace.

1.3 SHUSWAP • $122,000 Recreational bldg lot located on the most beautiful warmest lakes in the region. Sandy beach, view, nature all around. Services at lot line.

paved access to property line. Beautiful Building Site. Good community water well system.

6041 CREEKSIDE - BARRIERE • $450,000 NEW Country retreat, 3 bdrm log

380 ROBIN DR • $65,000 Ready to go building lot w/NO HST/GST. Services located UG @ lot line. Full UG basements welcome. Make your plans now & move in soon.

home. 10 acres w/river. 10 mins to E Barriere Lk. 1100+ sf insulated & wired barn w loft, dble garage w/200 amp service, tack shop & utilities shed. Court Order #46719

439 MCLEAN ROAD • $239,000 Excellence emits. 3 bdrm vaulted ceiling w/chain

397 MCLEAN N • $$264,900 2 4, 26 4,90 4,9 900 Lu LLuxury xurry SShow howw RRa ho how Rancher; anch c er; ch e 18 er 1800+ 1800+sf 800+ 0 of beauty. Deck off the dining 00

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60 EMERY $180,000 Original Homested, but needing some TLC. East Blackpool. 19 + Acres, approx 8 acres of beautiful bottom growing land in the valley, in ALR, By Appointment Only

1261 THOMPSON • $54,900 Lrg lot-great subdivision near NT river. Treed, w/easy

9 MOUNTAIN MEAD • $99,000 Five Yrs New in Mountain Meadows accommodating

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548 SWANSON RD • $128,500 As is, where is. Quiet, access to Dike & NT River adjacent to the property. Character home. Old barn offering great dry storage w/upper loft.

315 VAVENBY • $75,000 Picket fenced bungalow w/wheelchair access on .26 acre.

Upgraded electric to 125amp, new laminate. 4pce bath, f/sw/d. Change from city living.

or investment duplex, or w/mortgage helper. Many options for any Buyer. NO HST. rm opening thru garden w/double ardde den ddoor. oor oo or. EEnsuite nsuuite te w/ ww/d /double ssink, ink, ssoaker oaake ker ttub ubb & steam shower.

620 CLRWTR VILL• $115,900 Fenced w/nicely laid out home w/detchd shop/garage.

3 bdrm. Upgrades: 200 amp service, electric furnace w/heat-pump, bath , lino & laminate flooring.

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Cowboy Times May 28, 2012

Official newsletter of the BC COWBOY HERITAGE SOCIETY

Features 83 Mile House Antique Auction!

A whole Museum of antiques for sale!

BCCHS Board of Directors for 2012/2013 ~ Page 2

COWBOY FESTIVAL REVIEW ~ Page 3

2012 HALL OF FAME INDUCTIONS ~ Page 3

If you're like us, and many others that enjoy this newsletter and our lifestyle, then you probably really like antiques. As well as household antique items that can sit on the shelf you may also be interested in horse drawn buggies, sleighs, and farm equipment.

If this is the case then June 16th, at 10:00 am, you'll want to be at 83 Mile House!

This will be a sale like you've never seen before - there will be hundreds of household items, blacksmith tools, milking parlor equipm e n t , w h e e l right tools, carriage and oil lanterns, gramo-

could go on and on.

All those items you've dreamed of owning ... and so much more. See the auction sale details at: www.bclivestock.bc.ca (click on equipment sales) and lots of photos of the 83 Mile House antiques at www.83milehouse.com (click on the "What You'll See" page). See ad on page 3

phones, harness, telephones, brass bells, horse brasses, scales, butter churns, Dutch ovens, stoves, windows, washing machines, rope makers, tools by the truck load, and I

Spirit of the West Celebrates 20 Years on Radio!

It was June 17th, 1992 that the first Spirit of the West Radio Show first hit the air waves. At CFJC radio in Kamloops producer Doug Collins liked Hugh’s idea of a grass roots, western, tell it like it is radio show about ranching. Hugh used the CFJC studio to produce the show for the first little while, although it wasn’t long until he set up his own studio at home.

A year later Doug suggested that other radio stations might be interested so Hugh put out the word ...

almost instantly CJDC in Dawson Creek said wanted to get on board. Today the show can be heard at 28 different times every week on various radio stations throughout North America and that doesn’t include the huge number that hear the show on the Internet. Four stations in Alberta, two in Saskatchewan, nine in BC, an one in each of Idaho, Montana, South Carolina, South Dakota, Wyoming, and Texas all carry the show at least once every week.

The learning curve for

Hugh over the past 20 years has been huge. Cowboys haven’t changed much, neither has their music or their poetry. Even horse training has been easy to keep up to date on, but technology ... now that’s a different story.

Hugh started with the old reel to reel tapes but over the years has had to switch everything to computer ... and that was not only a lot of learning but a lot of expense, too. All that money to keep up with the times and yet the show is not a big money maker - the reason he does it? Because

it’s his first love ... radio, and spreading the positive word about our ranching industry and keeping our western heritage alive!

Hugh has received numerous awards over the years including: Best Agricultural Program from the Canadian Agri-Marketing Association in 1996 and 1999, Western Broadcaster of the Year from the Academy of Western Artists in 2001, and in 2002 he joined the likes of past award winners Ian Tyson, Roy Rogers & Dale Evans, Rex Allen, Gene Autry, and

John Wayne in receiving the Founders Award, at the National Cowboy Symposium, for contributing significantly to Western Heritage and Cowboy Culture. In 2008 his name was added to the Joe Marten Memorial Award for the Preservation of Cowboy heritage in the province of BC. Hugh has received numerous awards over the years including: Best Agricultural Program from the Canadian Agri-Marketing Association in 1996 and continued on page 2...

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President's Message Mark McMillan BCCHS President May 2012

Autry, and John Wayne in receiving the Founders Award, at the National Cowboy Symposium, for contributing significantly to Western Heritage and Cowboy Culture. In 2008 his name was added to

the Joe Marten Memorial Award for the Preservation of Cowboy heritage in the province of BC. It’s now 2012 and that means that the Spirit of the West has been on the air for 20 years - wow! Another remarkable thing is the fact that over the past 20 years they’ve never repeated

a show! Amazing! Way to go Hugh!! Keep it up!

If you’d like to advertise on the Spirit of the West give Billie and/or Hugh McLennan a call at 250573-5731. You can also find all the information, as well as hear the Spirit of the West Radio Show at: www.hugh-mclennan. com

It’s been an interesting year ... a very different year ... starting out with the passing of our friend and our president. Then we had to deal with the economic downturn and the threat of poor sales at the concerts and the Festival. In the end everything turned out fine, thanks to the huge support of our dedicated board of directors, the never ending stream of volunteers, and the amazing support of our sponsors.

The 2011/12 highlights were the success of the 2011 Festival, the Mike Puhallo Benefit Concert, the BC Cattlemen AGM tradeshow booth, the Mane Event tradeshow booth, the Cowboy Christmas Concert, the 100 Mile Cowboy Concert, and this year’s Kamloops Cowboy Festival. All that and the books are still in the black.

Looking to the future, I don’t believe that we should change anything, at least nothing major. We have the

BCCA AGM and the Mane Event (hopefully) to attend in the way of promo / tradeshow booths, then we need a break ... and I am looking forward to summer.

The biggest thing, or at least most important thing, in my President report is to stress a huge thank you to all of you, and to all the other volunteers out there!! And to all of our sponsors!

The BCCHS Board of Directors for 2012/2013 The BC Cowboy Heritage Society Annual General Meeting and Elections

The North Shore Communty Centre’s Annual Fall

Antiques & Collectibles Sale

took place Sunday, May 13th. There are no real changes to report except that we have a new Volunteer Coordinator, Kathy Schneider. Marg has stayed on as a director and has offered her assistance for the upcoming year - thanks

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First off I’d like to say how happy we were with the last issue of the Cowboy Times, the printed Festival program.

Everyone was happy with the way it turned out so a big thank you to the North Thompson Star Journal and especially Lisa who puts it all together!

In this issue you’ll find a couple of book reviews, information on the new Mike Puhallo Memorial Student Scholarship for Cowboy Poetry, a couple of reviews from the 2012 Festival and some

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highlights for the 2013 Festival. Congratulations go out to Billie and Hugh as they celebrate 20 years of the Spirit of the West. All the information is here on the huge up-coming antique auction at 83 Mile House Museum ... a must if you like antiques and/or horse drawn equipment. Check the index above or scroll down to find all this and more.

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16th Annual Kamloops Cowboy Festival Mark McMillan The comments that we received at the Festival and the emails and phone calls we received after the fact, all said the same thing - that everyone had a great time and enjoyed the whole Festival.

Although attendance was down a bit this year the shows and displays were some of the best ever.

In walking around the Festival Trade Show one could find exhibitors with just about everything cowboy / western and the booths all looked fantastic.

There truly was something for everyone. BC High School Rodeo Association and BC Rodeo Association were both present as was the Kamloops Therapeutic Riding Association.

Further up the hall the Canadian Cowboy Country Art of the West Show and Sale. It was very nicely put together and looked great with some terrific art, photos, sculptures, and saddles on display. The judges’ results from the art show are:

Flat work - Arnold Mosley took both 1st place and runner up ribbons and Charlene Parenteau got the People’s Choice Award. In Sculpture Reg Parsons took both ribbons and in Photography the judges decided to call the entries

by Liz Twan and Kim Taylor a tie for 1st. The Amateur Saddle division was won by Dawn Cummins and the runner up was Kathleen Threlfall. Darcy Kabatoff won both first place and runner up in the professional Saddle division.

The Country 103 Rising Star Show Case had contestants entered from far and wide. In the music section Tim Ross, Al Boehler, and Dale McEachern made the finals and on the poets side there was Jill Gunnarson, Wendy Vaughan, and Vivia Oliver. The results from the judges were all very close and it took a lot of calculator work to pick the winners.

The top poet was Jill Gunnarson and the top musician was Dale McEachern, each taking home a cheque for $1000. All four runners up received $500 each. The

two winners will get their chance to appear on main stage at the 2013 Festival.

The workshops and seminars were sponsored by Country 103 and Café Motivo (Cowboy Coffee) and were well attended.

Cowboy hats, song writing, cowboy poetry, about saddles, BC history, and guitar picking were some of the topics. There was even one called “Yodeling Don’t Have to Hurt” put on by 18 year old Shirley Field (oops got those numbers backwards) that is always really popular.

As for entertainers I sure couldn’t name anyone in particular that stood out, but with over 45 performers there all weekend the entertainment was superb.

Cowboy Poets and Western musicians came from as far south as Texas, from as far north as Fort St John, and from almost everywhere in between. The most enjoyed shows though, were, as always, the Saddle Up Dinner Theatre Show on Friday evening and the Horse Barn Dinner The-

ANTIQUE Farm Equipment & Museum sale 83 Mile House, BC Saturday June 16 • 10 am Extensive selection of horse drawn wagons, buggies, carriages, cutters, sleighs and farm & construction equipment. Large collection of antique milk cans, butter

atre Show on Saturday evening!

See tons of photos from both Donna and Jerry on their Face Book pages.

You might want to mark your calendar now on March 7 - 10, 2013, for the 17th Annual Kamloops Cowboy Festival.

churns, household items, gramophones, carriage lamps, kerosene lamps, blacksmith tools, horse harness, anvils, blowers, traps, saws, barber chairs, bells, irons, cast iron cookware, scales & crockery.

Leather sewing machines, footwear repair equipment, grain separators, pulleys, antique hand tools, stained glass windows, wash boards, antique washing machines, plus many, many more items! Also 1999 Dodge dually 4x4 Cummins diesel extended cab, 1981 Chrysler Cordoba with 318 gas engine and 18’ 7500 lb axel trailer.

The BCCHS 2012 Hall of Fame Inductions

Mike Puhallo Memorial Student Scholarship

Walters Family - Family as Ranching Pioneeers Norman Granberg - Working Cowboy Andy Copeland - for a second induction History was made this day at the BCRA Williams Lake Indoor Rodeo. Fort St John cowboy, 63 (64 next month) year old Andy Copeland, was inducted into the BC Cowboy Hall of Fame with three others. The big excitement though, was not the induction, but rather the fact that Andy rode a bronc the same day that he was inducted - and not an exhibition ride that he had hoped to see, no ... Andy actually entered the rodeo! That makes 48 years of rodeo ... so far!

Complete biographies and photos of each of the above, as well as all past inductees, can be found on the BC Cowboy Heritage Society web site at: www.bcchs.com.

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We don’t quite have all the rules in place yet, but this scholarship will be set up very similar to the other BCCHS student scholarships. It will be for graduating seniors or college students who are enrolled in any post secondary institution, or will be so, within the year of the competition.

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Both 2012 induction ceremonies went very smoothly - the first one was at the Kamloops Cowboy Festival with Dave Longworth as MC. It was held during the Friday evening feature show at the Calvary Community Church. The following were the inductees: Joe LeBourdais - Competitive Achievements Deanfield Ranch - Century Ranch Gordon Parke - Ranching Pioneer Andy Copeland - Competitive Achievements The second ceremony was in Williams Lake, at the WL Indoor Rodoe, on Sunday April 22nd, during the intermission.

Mark McMillan did the MC duties. Prior to this the Museum of the Cariboo Chilcotin in Williams Lake put on a wonderful get-together for the Hall of Fame inductees and their families.

As usual there was tons of food and everyone had a great time.

There were many stories shared by the inductees and a lot of catch-up was done between families and friends. The Museum is home of the BC Cowboy Hall of Fame so everyone got a chance to check out the displays of memorabilia, especially saddles, from other past Hall of Fame inductees. A little after noon the attendees left to museum for a short walk to take in the 1:00 rodeo performance. The 2012 inductees in Williams Lake were: Johnny Wilson - Ranching Pioneer

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