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Members of the Boulder Mountain Fiber Arts group were a bit disappointed with the cool and damp weather on June 10 when they arrived at the Barriere Bandshell to get ready for their first participation in the World Wide Knit In Public Day (WWKIP). However, in no time they were cheerfully and enthusiastically setting gazebos up and getting ready to knit and visit with each other.

WWKIP Day was started in 2005 by Danielle Landes, as a way for knitters to come together and enjoy each others company. This event is unique, in that it is the largest knitter run event in the world. The idea was to bring knitters out of their homes into the fresh air to share new ideas about their common activity, visit, and know that not only Grannies knit but that any age group can enjoy it.

Virginia Jalava says when she moved to Barriere, she joined the Fiber Arts Group to continue what she had enjoyed in her former hometown. There she had been part of the WWKIP Day, which prompted her to interest Barriere knitters in participating.

“There was enough interest to get organized for this years event. All participants in the event work together, the volunteers work together; there is not one person leading – instead everybody shares the work.”

Area resident Mariel Dewey, now 86-yearsold, was the initiator of the Boulder Mountain Fiber Arts Group, as she lives on Boulder

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Members of the Boulder Mountain Fiber Arts participated for the first time in participation in the World Wide Knit In Public Day at the Barriere Bandshell on Sunday, June 10. Pictured (l to r) are some of the participants: Loraine Dunn, Lynn McDougall, Joanne Watt, and Barbara MacManus.

(Right) Sheep handler Melanie Stutt of 4 Bar S Ranch gave a demonstration on how sheep are sheared, and how the raw wool clipped from the animals is turned into yarn for the knitters.

Mountain Road. Dewey says the group expanded over the years to the point where now members come together in smaller groups, meeting on different days, and in different homes. For this occasion though, it was a joint effort. In spite of the cool and damp weather, women were busy knitting and chatting, sharing their ideas and experiences, and obviously enjoying themselves.

Members of the public dropped in to the event to see what it was all about.

What they found was not only ladies using fiber

such as wool to knit with, but a live demonstration about where that wool comes from.

Melanie Stutt, from 4 Bar S Ranch, was on hand with three sheep to demonstrate sheep shearing, and to explain how the raw wool clipped from the sheep is worked into yarn. Even in modern times, yarn it is still produced in much the same way as it was in much in earlier days.

Stutt provided the shearing demonstration using two older lambs and their mom. All those who were watching were duly

impressed with how well she handled the ‘woollies’, as they seemed not too happy about the whole process of shearing. Stutt however, gave the three little opportunity to put up a fuss.

Fiber Arts Group members said, “We’re doing this for the first time. We’re very pleased with the turnout, and that everyone enjoyed themselves in spite of the weather. Thanks to everyone who helped make the WWKIP Day a success, and we’re already looking forward to doing it again next year.”

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Victims of major Trauma now receive faster paramedic care KAMLOOPS – Last week, patients suffering from major trauma in the Interior started receiving paramedic care faster as the BC Ambulance Service (BCAS) Autolaunch program takes effect.

Through the simultaneous dispatch of a ground ambulance and a critical care paramedic crew via helicopter to accident scenes, Autolaunch provides rapid transport and critical care paramedics for patients who require definitive care at a designated trauma hospital. Activating the helicopter and critical care paramedic teams as an initial response reduces the time it takes to get patients to advanced trauma care. “The Autolaunch program enables BCAS emergency medical dispatchers to simultaneously send both an air and ground ambulance to major incidents where time is a critical factor,� said Kamloops-South Thompson MLA Kevin Krueger. “This kind of innovation uses our health care resources in the most effective way possible to achieve the best possible emergency medical care for victims of major trauma in the Interior,� said Kamloops-North Thompson MLA Terry Lake.

Based on information provided by 911 callers, BCAS dispatchers identify calls that indicate that the patient would likely benefit from an Autolaunch response. A dedicated air ambulance helicopter with a team of critical care paramedics and a ground ambulance are dispatched immediately. The responding ground ambulance is advised an Autolaunch has been initiated and is given the aircraft’s estimated time of arrival. If the ground crew arrives on scene and feels that the patient does not require air transport to a Trauma hospital, the paramedics can cancel the incoming critical care paramedic team who then returns to the helicopter base to await their next call. “Getting the right patients to the trauma center that can best provide care for their injuries as quickly as possible is critical for those patients

with major injuries,� stresses Dr. Stephen Wheeler, Medical Director, Emergency and Health Services Commission Critical Care Transport Program. “Reduced transport times to trauma centres results in better patient outcomes and reduced hospital stays and health care system costs.�

Prior to the Autolaunch program, patients were initially taken by ground ambulance to the closest local hospital where an air ambulance transfer to a trauma center would be requested by the emergency department physician.

Autolaunch has reduced overall times from the initial 911 call to arrival at a major trauma center by several hours in many cases.

Since initiating the trial program in July 2004, Autolaunch has operated successfully in the Vancouver Island, Vancouver Coastal and Fraser health authorities, the East Kootenay and the western region of the Northern Health Authority.

In the Interior, the Kamloops-based helicopter response area includes Williams Lake to the north, across to Revelstoke, the U.S. border to the south and Nakusp to the east.

BCAS dispatchers prioritize ambulance calls similar to a triage in the hospital emergency room; patients with the most severe conditions are seen first. When contacting 911, callers should be prepared to answer questions, listen carefully and try to remain calm.

BCAS operates under the authority of the Emergency and Health Services Commission (EHSC) and provides public ambulance service throughout British Columbia. The EHSC has the legislated mandate under the Emergency and Health Services Act to provide B.C. residents and healthcare professionals with access to prehospital emergency and patient transfer services. The EHSC also oversees BC Bedline and Trauma Services BC. The EHSC is a division of the Provincial Health Services Authority which manages high-quality specialized health care services across British Columbia.

Kamloops SPCA beats PG — again Kamloops This Week The battle for animal-help supremacy is over and, just like in major-junior hockey, Kamloops beat Prince George again.

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The final totals saw the Kamloops SPCA winning definitively by raising $40,140.38 in May, while the Prince George SPCA raised $21,406.02.

Despite coming out as top dog, it was by no

means a turkey-shoot for Kamloops.

The River City trailed in the beginning, with Prince George tripling Kamloops’ total a few days into May — $12,000 to $4,500.

After an incredible comeback, the

Kamloops SPCA reached its goal of $40,000.

The City Challenge is the Kamloops SPCA’s largest fundraiser of the year., and is supported by many who reside in the North Thompson Valley.

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Two eagles and a raven provided some impressive aerial manuevers for folks in Louis Creek last weekend when they actively clashed over avian territory and nesting sites.

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Democracy wilting in Ottawa W

hile the lumping together of numerous pieces of federal legislation in one giant omnibus bill may not be precedentsetting, we fear that doing so threatens to reduce our democracy to mere window dressing.

Stephen Harper’s Conservative government, still relatively young in its f irst majority, is attempting to reduce the level of debate on specif ic issues relating to everything from environmental protection to military spending to multiculturalism. No aspect of governmental operations is being spared here.

Our concern is that sections of the bill pinpointed by hard-working MPs as troublesome – remember, this bill affects every ministry – cannot possibly be given the time they need to discuss potential problems with implementation before regulations and budgets get put in place.

It’s not just opposing MPs who have been left scrambling by this tactic. Even Conservative MPs are forced to bone up on all aspects of the government’s budget legislation. Who’s got time for that? And how can we expect any of our elected representatives to be wellversed on even half of the legislation tabled?

Meanwhile, Opposition and other MPs have tabled 800 possible amendments to the bill, which will no doubt cause further confusion and anxiety among this country’s lawmakers as the bill goes through the debate process.

The feds have argued that time is of the essence as they work to keep our economy from spiralling as a growing number of European countries are experiencing.

Still, that is not reason enough to subvert the democratic process and allow for the kind of proper debate that Canadians have come to expect.

To use a well-used phrase, this can only end badly, both for the continuity of services, checks and balances in this country and the preservation of the type of democracy we all voted for – Conservatives, New Democrats, Liberals and Greens alike. ~ The Victoria News 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.

Volunteers worth $1,350,000 To the editor; Volunteers are busy.

There are over 53 different groups in Barriere that are all run by volunteers.

If each group averaged 10 people that would make 530 volunteers.

Add in another 50 for the groups that have more than 10, and its 580.

Now add in the parents who help out at the schools, parents who take turns helping out/ driving kids to ball and track and field events, so maybe another 50; now it’s up to 630 volunteers.

We can add in the seniors who make the crafts for their craft sale, the quilters group, and the people who work to help with hot dog sales,

bazaars, and fundraisers: so about another 50, up to 680.

Now I figure most of these volunteers average about 50 hours a year volunteering (even just attending one meeting a month) so 680 x 50 = 34,000 hours.

Now, about 100 of these people put in about 600 hours a year; so another 60,000, for a total of 94,000 hours. a year.

Actual events take more time than you think. The North Thompson Fall Fair weekend takes about 100 people 100 hours each; equalling a total of 10,000 hours.

The McLure Wildfire Monument Society event, the Harvest Festival, the

Celebration of the Arts, and other area events take 40 people 100 hours for another 4,000 hours.

Now, for all the people and hours I missed (I apologize) I’m going to add 2,000 more hours.

This brings the total to 110,000 volunteer hours a year.

I know of five people who volunteer at least 1,000 hours a year (that’s only three hours a day) for 5,000 more hours.

My world is kind of small so I assume there are at least 20 more people in town that volunteer 1,000 hours, for 20,000 more hours.

New total: 135,000 hours of volunteer time a year in Barriere.

The government

values volunteer hours at $10/hr. That means these dedicated people give Barriere $1,350,000 of free labour and time every year.

Obviously, I have had some fun with these figures; and some will say to divide it in half or more, but others will agree and say it should be more.

So remember, next time you hear someone say they can’t find someone to volunteer for their project, you can tell them it’s because everyone is already busy!

Donna Kibble President North Thompson Volunteer and Information Centre Barriere

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Seniorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s advocates consulted North Thompson Star/Journal 4HE -INISTRY OF (EALTH HAS kicked off a series of consultations on seniors advocates. There will be 10 public consultations taking place throughout the province in the coming weeks, with the closest one to Barriere being IN +ELOWNA ON *UNE 4HOSE wishing to attend should phone 1-855-356-9614 or email seniorsadvocate@gov.bc.ca and register.

"Through the seniors action plan, we are changing the way seniors access and receive care THROUGHOUT " # SAID (EALTH -INISTER -ICHAEL DE *OHN "UT we cannot move forward without consulting the groups most

affected, seniors and their famiLIES 7E ARE LISTENING TO WHAT British Columbians want from a seniors advocate."

The commitment to estabLISH AN /FFICE OF THE 3ENIORS Advocate is a key component of the Province's seniors actions plan. An advocate supports the commitment in that plan to ensure a more accessible, transparent and accountable approach to seniors care. More information about the plan can be found online at www. seniorsbc.ca.

One of the actions from the plan that has been completed is: an after-hours palliative nursing service has been expanded province-wide to help British

Columbians with terminal illnesses access after-hours nursing support in their own homes over the phone.

3OME OF THE ACTIONS YET to be completed: improving access to information for seniors and their families so they can make better care choices; protection and safety of seniors through the development of a provincial elder abuse prevention, identification and response plan by $ECEMBER AND ENSURing concerns are responded to and resolved in a timely way through the creation of a tollfree phone line for seniors and FAMILIES TO LAUNCH *UNE

MP McLeod pleased with proposed regulations related to the Firearms Act Ottawa â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Cathy McLeod, Member of Parliament for Kamloops â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Thompson â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Cariboo says she was pleased that proposed Firearms Information Regulations (NonRestricted Firearms) were tabled in Parliament last week.

The implications of these regulations mean that businesses would not be required as a condition of their license to collect and keep point-of-sale data with respect to long guns. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Ending the Long-Gun Registry Act repealed the requirement for lawabiding hunters and

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would no longer be required to keep the information that identifies the buyer of a non-restricted f irearm.

This will eliminate the potential for the re-creation of the fed-

eral long-gun registry. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is welcome news to many of my constituents, and I know it will ensure fairness to firearms owners across the country,â&#x20AC;? concluded McLeod.

Cathy McLeod farmers to register non-restricted f irearms, and these proposed regulations will ensure that a long-gun registry is not created through the back door,â&#x20AC;? said McLeod.

Businesses will continue to be able to keep normal business records, but they

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School district wants to cut shortfall

By Tim Petruk Kamloops This Week It’s not cheap to bus thousands of students around a geographical area the size of Belgium each day — so the KamloopsThompson school district is looking to make changes.

“We travel about 9,000 kilometres a day and we have about 4,000 kids riding the bus each day,” said assistant superintendent Karl de Bruijn.

“Compare that to a school district like Burnaby, where you’re sandwiched between Boundary Road and New Westminster.”

School District No. 73 has been operat-

ing its transportation division at a loss for years, de Bruijn said, and officials are trying to change that.

“We’re underfunded for what the transportation costs us here,” he said.

The district already tried asking Victoria to review its transportation funding.

“They actually came back with less money,” he said, explaining the review was based on postal codes — which vary greatly in size depending on population.

The district is looking at ways to reduce the annual shortfall, which has been as high as $500,000 in recent years.

“Some districts provide no busing at all,” de Bruijn said.

“It’s not mandatory for districts to do that.”

He also mentioned the possibility of charging students to ride the school bus, a move that could generate up to $300,000 annually.

De Bruijn said the fact per-student funding has risen in recent years is not enough to offset the increased costs of moving them all around.

“The funding has gone up, but the perstudent cost has gone up as well,” he said.

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Positioning the portal within a School District Business Company will allow British Columbia to solidify its leadership in the provision of high quality Inter national Education.

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There’s a new Marriage Commissioner in town

By Jill Hayward North Thompson Star/Journal In British Columbia, couples can choose a religious or civil ceremony for their marriage. Civil ceremonies are performed by Marriage Commissioners, who are private citizens appointed by the Chief Executive Officer of the Vital Statistics Agency.

Most recently in the North Thompson area, Marriage Commissioner Bonnie CruzelleMyram is retiring from that position after a decade of joining couples together in civil ceremonies.

Barriere resident Leslie Stirling will be taking Bonnie’s place, and the new ‘commish’ is all smiles regarding the appointment.

“I am quite excited. In fact I am really excited about it,” said Leslie in an interview last week, “I think it’s a really cool thing to do.”

Marriage commissioners are permitted to stay only a maxim of 10 years in the position. CruzelleMyram’s 10 year date was up in September of this year, but she says that due to personal health reasons she resigned early in May, and Stirling is now the person to contact.

“I really enjoyed the 10 years I served as the Marriage Commissioner for this area,” said Bonnie, “I wish Leslie all the best, and I know she will do a really good job.”

Leslie says she has spent a considerable amount of time over the years being involved with her church, but wants to advise folks that in this new position she will be officiating over civil ceremony marriages, which will not be religious services.

“I already have three weddings booked, and will be doing the first one on June 16,” said Leslie, “I turned 65 last Saturday; no one can tell me you can’t teach an old dog new tricks!”

You can contact Leslie Stirling at 250-672-5706, or go to http://www.vs.gov.bc.ca/marriage/howto.html for more information on civil marriage ceremonies.

The private Marriage Commissioner program administered by the Vital Statistics Agency has been in operation since 1982. The program has grown to a current level of over 340 Marriage Commissioners performing approximately 57 per cent of the roughly 22,000 marriages solemnized in British Columbia each year.

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NOTICE The District of Barriere 2011 Annual Report will be available for public inspection at the District of Barriere office located at 4936 Barriere Town Road between the hours of 8:30am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday as of Monday, June 11, 2012. A Special Council Meeting has been scheduled for June 27, 2012 at 4:30pm for Council to consider the Annual Report as well as any suggestions or questions from the public regarding the report.

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Barriere resident Leslie Stirling is now the new Marriage Commissioner for this area.

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The current marriage commissioner program provides a couple with additional flexibility on their special day. There are now no restrictions to time or location of the ceremony, and a couple may write their own vows or have other specific wishes or needs included in their ceremony.

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Stitching for the Fair

By Margaret Houben North Thompson Star/Journal The definition of the word ‘sewing’ is “the act, method or occupation of one that sews, or material that has been or is to be sewed”; and the word ‘sew’ is defined as “to unite or fasten by stitches”.

Personally, needle and thread drive me crazy. Give me paper, scissors and glue, and I’m happy as a clam; give me a needle and thread and you’ll soon hear me muttering and grumbling to myself and scowling fiercely. That being said, I truly appreciate others’ talents where sewing is concerned. Growing up, mom made most of our clothes, and they were awesome, tailored to fit perfectly for each of us, with embroidered embellishments, or bobbin lace accents.

Throughout the North Thompson Valley there are many individuals whose talents for sewing are awesome. I greatly admire anyone

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Start sewing your work of art now to enter into the Sewing section at the North Thompson Fall Fair in September. who has the patience and the skill to turn out a lovely handmade quilt, cuddly teddy bear, or versatile apron.

The upcoming North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo is a perfect opportunity to show off your skills to the community.

Encourage your mom, your sister, or your neighbour to enter their work of art in the exhibit hall contests for Sewing. There are numerous categories

to choose from; pillowcases, tablecloths, cushions, needle point, cross stitch, aprons, stuffed animals, jackets, boxer shorts, quilts, and many others. Check out this year’s North Thompson Fall Fair Catalog, or for more information contact Sewing Convenor Donna Irving at 250672-9942. You will find Fair catalogues at the Star/Journal, area newsstands, or at www.fallfair-rodeo.com.

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Traditional ceremonies, authentic cultural experience, and a weekend filled with fun and socializing will be hosted by the Simpcw First Nation on Aug, 17, 18 and 19, when the 2012 Secwepemc Gathering comes to Chu Chua this summer.

The Secwepemc People, known by non-natives as the Shuswap, are a Nation of 17 bands occupying the south-central part of the province of British Columbia. The ancestors of the Secwepemc people have lived in the interior of British Columbia for at least 10,000 years.

The Simpcw are a division of the Secwepemc, or Shuswap, whose traditional territory encompasses approximately 5,000,000 Ha in the North Thompson region.

It’s been a long time since the Secwepemc Bands gathered in Chu Chua, and Secwepemc Gathering coordinator for the Simpcw, Alison Eustashe, says she is very excited about the event.

“We have so much happening, and we expect 400 to 500 participants to take part,” said Eustache, “It’s going to be a lot of work, but we are all really looking forward to it.”

Eustache says everyone is encouraged to come out and participate in the gathering. “The event is open to the public and we welcome and encourage anyone who would like to attend.”

Some of the cultural presentations and activities featured throughout the weekend will be of particular interest to many; topics will include hand drumming, pine needle basket making, story telling, crafts, and bull rush mats.

Opening ceremonies for the Gathering will start the weekend off at 4 p.m., on Friday, Aug. 17; then followed by a variety of events, including: children’s activities at the playground starting at 6 p.m., and bingo in the gymnasium starting at 7 p.m. Sports fans will find a Slow-Pitch game at the Chu Chua Ball Park, and Ball Hockey at the Simpcw Rink.

The impressive Pow Wow grand entry will take place at 7 p.m., Friday evening, and the last event to start will be the Traditional Sllek’mew’es Open Games, at 8 p.m. at the Rink.

On Saturday, the day will start off in three different areas; all starting at 8 a.m., with Fast Ball at the Barriere Ball Parks, Slow-Pitch at the Chu Chua Ball Park, and Ball Hockey at the Simpcw Rink. Then at 10 a.m., children’s activities will begin at the playground, as well as Elder’s Horse

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Simpcw First Nation Elder Sam Saul in full traditional dress during a Pow Wow held last year in Chu Chu.

Shoes, and other activities and presentations.

The Pow Wow grand entry on Saturday will begin at noon, then bingo starts at 1 p.m at the gymnasium, followed by a Shuswap Fashion Show at 5 p.m.

Don’t miss the Shuswap Idol in the gym at 7 p.m., or check out the Traditional Sllek’mew’es Battle of the Bands at 7 p.m. at the Rink. All followed by a Family Dance at 9 p.m.

Sunday will feature the final games of Fast Ball, Slow-Pitch, and Ball Hockey, all starting at 8 a.m.

Children’s activities start again at 10 a.m., along with more activities and presentations.

The colourful and traditional Pow Wow grand entry for Sunday will begin at 10 a.m., and the closing ceremonies of the Gathering begin at 3 p.m.

Throughout the weekend you will find a spectacular expression of the Secwepemc people’s heritage, and a vibrant display of storytelling, dance and song in traditional regalia.

Those wanting more information on any of the events should contact the Simpcw First Nation Band Office at 250-672-9995, and ask for Secwepemc Gathering coordinator, Alison Eustashe; or go to www.simpcw.com and click on ‘news’, and then ‘2012 secwepemc gathering’.

Guess the title of the Moonlight Movie and win a VIP package North Thompson Star/Journal The North Thompson Volunteer Centre say they are pleased to be able to work with Interior Savings Credit Union in bringing the community of Barriere a Moonlight Movie again this year.

The movie will take place at the Bandshell in Fadear Park on Aug. 13, and will start when the sun starts to go down.

Organizers advise that at this year’s event there is a contest to win a VIP package for

someone in Barriere to enjoy at the Moonlight Movie. Those entering the contest must go to Interior Savings’ Facebook page and guess the name of the movie. There are clues to help you guess, and you can enter as often as you wish.

If you guess the correct movie title, your name will be entered into a draw to win the special VIP package on Movie night.

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Plan carefully for business revitalization strategies You may have noticed there is quite a bit of activity around town. The Communities in Bloom committee have been hard at work sprucing things up and building planters in Fadear Park. The Community Garden has been straightened up, sprinkler lines are going in and the garden plots filled and planted.

At the Bandshell the curbs have been installed on the ramps, the handrail is mounted, planters are placed and filled, the garden along the walkway weeded and planted.

We all should give a big round of applause for all the volunteers and District staff that have been working hard to complete this project.

Speaking of the Bandshell a Worldwide knit day was held there on June 10. I managed to get there at the end. I got to pet the sheep and speak to a few of the knitters though. Cindy and Melanie Stutt from 4 Bar S Ranch were good enough to take the time to show me how a wool picker and a wool carder worked.

The items on display were one of a kind and beautiful to see.

I was privileged to hear a very talented young lady sing. The Campbell family from Clearwater were in Barriere for the day and their daughter asked Charlie Kibble if she could use the microphone. I must say it was a wonderful impromptu performance. Ms. Lisa Lee Campbell you are a talented young lady.

I hope to hear more from you.

Mr. Myles Bruns from the Jobs Tourism and Innovations Ministry stopped by this week to catch up on what was happening in Barriere and see how he could help us succeed. Mr. Bruns was on his way to Clearwater then to Prince George for the International

Bioenergy Conference and Exhibition. To quote the BC Bioenergy Network website this conference “provides opportunities for bioenergy experts, existing businesses and organizations, and new entrants to come together to explore leading-edge concepts and current applications in the bioenergy sector globally.”

Since the focus of our economic expansion here in Barriere encompasses the bioenergy sector it may have been useful to attend the conference.

I have every confidence though that Mr. Bruns will be willing to share the knowledge he has gathered as well as promoting our area to those present at the conference. Barriere needs champions in all orders of government and areas of the business sector.

When investors come to our area they see not only the economic potential but also the lifestyle that attracts people to make their home here in the valley. All things being equal it is the latter portion of the equation that can be leveraged to sway

ayor M e h t s A . sees it.. with District of Barriere Mayor

Bill Humphreys a developers mind to locate here.

Diversification is the key to success. Long past are the days when we can rely on a single industry to provide employment. We must explore all aspects of business opportunities in tourism, health and seniors care as well as industries such as mining and forestry.

Innovative ideas like the tourism plan recently unveiled by Glenn Mandziuk from the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association are working to encourage tourism providers to partner together and create an experience that is unique to our area. The plan includes going beyond our borders and presenting these one of a kind experiences to the world.

It is imperative that we not lose sight of the businesses that are here now in our growth plans. The District must provide careful plan-

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Too many times local governments fail in their obligations to those businesses that are already established within their jurisdiction.

We must strive to attract more customers for these business establishments through careful planning and revitalization strategies.

Barriere sits at the gateway to a wonderfully diverse valley full of history, adventures to be explored and economic opportunities that will allow all of us to prosper and grow.

We can and will seek out stable sustainable solutions to enable economic growth.

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Many upgrades to Barriere community garden site

Papa bird

By Margaret Houben North Thompson Star/Journal

STAR/JOURNAL photo: Jill Hayward

It’s not just humans that celebrate being a father. This attractive Western Kingbird filled the air with song when baby birds started to break through their egg shells into the nest that this feathered parent and his partner have been so carefully watching over for the past few weeks.

Members of the North Thompson Valley Garden Club enjoyed a lovely day on June 10 at the Community Garden.

After a leisurely pot luck lunch, members chatted and strolled the garden, looking at all the many improvements that have been made over the last few weeks - the new sprinkler system, new gravel on the walkways, and five brand new composting bins.

The bins were made by members Doris and Franz Friesinger.

Bob Loucks, of Bob’s Barriere Glass, and his wife Deb dropped by around 1 p.m. to put in the new glass cover he had donated for the bulletin board, helped out by Franz Friesinger.

The next group event will be a garden tour at Pinantan Lake for Garden Club members in July, and on September 8, the Club will host their Harvest Festival at the Barriere

STAR/JOURNAL photo: Margaret Houben

Bob Loucks (left), of Bob’s Barriere Glass, and his wife Deb donated a new glass cover for the notice board at the community garden. Here they are assisted in installing the cover by Franz Friesinger.

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This year it will be on from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. All are welcome to come out and enjoy

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Nature plays a large part in Art by Ecki

By Elli Kohnert North Thompson Star/Journal The small settlement of Vavenby is home to Ecki Manthei, a gifted artist who‘s artwork grows out of his connection to nature, and his drive to follow every new idea with a passion that moves him to create what is in his imagination, without delay.

Ecki’s home stands out from all others in the Vavenby trailer park where it cannot be missed. Two large life-like eagles formed from wood, seem to be guarding his property. Varieties of creatures also made from wood, line the path to the house; and the ambiance of this place leaves no doubt that an artist lives here.

Ecki, and his life partner, Marilyn, arrived in the North Thompson Valley about five years ago. When they saw the trailer court in Vavenby, they “liked it right away and bought it”; a comfortable, quiet place that allows his creativity to flourish.

Ecki says he emigrated with his parents from Austria when he was a very young boy in 1945. He has lived and worked in various northern locations in

Canada, and eventually came to live in Cloverdale, B.C. It is there that he began his artistic career.

Seashells were his medium then, tells Ecki as he explains how they lend themselves to be made into clocks for instance, or be used as a canvas for his paintings.

When the couple eventually settled in the community of Vavenby, it is here that Ecki took on art as his life work.

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

The variety of his work is remarkable; it ranges from usable art, like wooden spoons and clocks, to wildlife and nature paintings.

Ecki uses antlers for many of his carvings that depict wildlife, especially wolves, in their habitat.

“When I am walking in the forest, or along a stream, I often see something that gives me an idea for a project,” says the artist, “I may pick up a rock that would be just right to paint something on, or maybe I am lucky to find a moose or deer antler, and I know right away what I want to

carve on it!”

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

Sometimes a person may come into the gallery to view Ecki’s work, and they may purchase a special item of art for their own home.

Most of the time though, Ecki and Marilyn market the art work by taking part in craft fairs.

“At some I do well, with others I do not,” commented the art-

ist on selling his work through craft fairs.

The couple say they have a few tentative ideas in mind for marketing; such as going on the road to sell their creations. But right now, they have no immediate plans that they want to follow.

“We like it here in Vavenby,” says Ecki, “We feel comfortable around here, and we do enjoy to be with the friends we have made in the area. For now, ‘Ecki’s Art’ will have its home in the North Thompson Valley .”

(Above) Ecki Manthei of Vavenby shows one of the many antlers he has carved that are displayed in his home gallery.

Celebration of Art in Barriere June 23, 24

By Jill Hayward North Thompson Star/Journal Everything is in place for the June 23, and 24, Barriere Celebration of The Arts. The venue will be similar to last year’s event and will once again be hosted on property beside Highway 5 in Barriere, now the home of Sam’s Pizza and Rib House.

The two day Celebration of Art event is an extravaganza of art and culture, featuring the amazing talent of the North Thompson Valley and British Columbia.

Put on by the North Thomspon Arts Council, and the Yellowhead Artists Cooperative, the venue

continues to be admission free to the public, and encourages youth to attend and participate in the 12 years and under Art Activity Area.

Those involved say they expect a strong turnout of vendors this year and that they are looking forward to presenting such a broad range of top quality art for exhibition and/or for sale.

Organizers say booth space is being filled fast by artists and artisans, and they encourage those who have not yet registered to do so now and avoid being disappointed. Service groups and organizations are also welcome to participate to promote their programs in a booth at the site. Vendors are reminded they

must supply their own canopy or tent, and that power is not available.

If you would like more information or would like to book a space, or volunteer, please call Jessie at 250-672-9772.

“We figure that all the rain will be done with by then,” said one positive thinker, “It will be a great weekend, and the vendor tents will be to provide shade from the sun, not keep the rain off. We are expecting lots of artists, and a steady stream of visitors to our presentation. Come on down and see the extremely good works being produced from people within our art community. You’ll be impressed – I guarantee it!”

(Top left) Ecki’s life partner, Marilyn, looks on on as he passionately describes his art creations to the Star/ Journal reporter.

(Bottom left) Some of the beautiful creations that Ecki offers for sale to the public from his Vavenby gallery or at craft fairs.

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Free Kids Fishing Day at Johnson Lake in 2011 provided a great learning experience for area youngsters.

6th Annual Free Kids Fishing Day coming up at Johnson Lake North Thompson Star/Journal Johnson Lake Resort is hosting it’s 6th Annual Free Kids Fishing Day on June 23 and 24. Children ages five to 15 will learn how to fish, and it is expected they will have a whole lot of fun doing it.

Some of the topics that will be covered will include: fish identification and habitat, learning to tie knots, casting and retrieving, and proper fish handling. There will also be a tour to view spawning rainbow trout, as well as other crafts and activities. All fishing gear will be supplied, as will a barbecue lunch.

Those attending should bring lifejackets for the youth, as well as cool and wet weather gear, just in case it rains.

Organizers say that even with the choice of either the Saturday or Sunday session, space is limited, so it will be a good idea to register early for this great family event by calling 250-672-1008, or sending an email to info@johnsonlakeresort.com.

This annual event is sponsored in 2012 by Johnson Lake Resort, AG Foods, the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC, the Family Fishing Society of BC, and Turkey’s Party Makers.

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Barriere’s U15 Boys Club Team, the Rockers, beat the undefeated Tropics (Valleyview) 58-52 on June 4.

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Barriere’s U15 Boys Club Team, the Rockers, played their last Spring League basketball game on Monday, June 11.

The Spring League basketball consisted

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of four teams: the Rockers from Barriere, the Tropics from Valleyview, the Raptors from St. Ann’s, and the Phantoms from Sahali.

The highlight of the U15 Boys Club Team was when they beat the undefeated Tropics (Valleyview) 58-52 on June 4.

Although the spring league does not keep scoring stats it is important that it be made known that the Rockers had four wins and four losses.

The Rockers were made up of one grade six player, six grade 7 players, four grade 8 players, and two grade nine players. The other teams were mainly grade nine players with a couple of grade 8 players to round out their rosters.

As the coach of the team, I must say “hats off ” to all the players who signed up for the Elite Program; and for

their dedication to the team through attending practices and games.

Practices were very demanding, and all players accepted the challenges that they were presented. Each player also accepted their role on the team and worked very diligently to improve their skills.

The spring league allows the players to increase their skills and develop team spirit. Having played eight games together and practicing during the off season bodes well for the basketball program in Barriere.

In addition, the players and I would like to say “THANK YOU” to our sponsor Gabion Walls Systems for a financial contribution of $350.

Barriere’s U17 team the Royals, sponsored

by Defiance Quality Contractors, who also contributed $350,

played their last game June 5.

The season did not start too well for the U17, as one player broke his collar bone and another broke his finger prior to their first game; this resulted in having three U15 players move up for U17 games. Then, after the third game, one player was hired by the Gilbert Smith sawmill, making him unavailable for remaining team games and practices.

Although they did not win a game, the experience they obtained from playing a higher level of basketball competition, Double A and Triple A teams, is immense.

Finally, a special thank you to all the parents who provided rides to and from the games each week.

Your support was very much appreciated.

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25 ladies braved the rain to enjoy Tuesday night golf last week

By Leslie Stirling Wow, what incredibly wet weather we had on Tuesday night, June 12, but it really wasn’t unexpected. After all, it was Ladies Night at the Golf Course. What was a surprise was that 25 ladies braved the rain to take part.

I guess we just got tired of waiting for that bright sunny day. Carol Hindle showed everyone that the weather couldn’t deter her. A score of 44 earned her low gross for Flight 1 and two fine shots gave her the KP prizes for Hole 4 (Barb & Carman Smith) and Hole 6 (River

Adeventure Co). Sandy LeBourdais won the Flight 1 low net prize and the AG Foods prize for a long putt on Hole 8. Flight 2 low gross went to Sunny LeBourdais with a score of 51 and Cori Walker picked up the low net. Cori also walked away with the Estylo Hair Design prize for long drive on Hole 1 and the Shais Design prize for long drive in 2 on Hole 5.

Joan Streadwick scored 59 to win low gross for Flight 3 and also won the hidden score prize from Stamer Logging.

Flight 1 winners were Karen Peterson (long putt

- Jul’R by Lynda), Deb Legaree (long drive in 2 Rainer Custom Cutting), and Trudy Scarlett (long drive Bodi Mekanix). Flight 2 winners were Lynda Beddington (long putt - Our Little Secret Consignment), Chris LeCerf (KP - Carl’s Market Garden), and Susan Newberry (long putt - Barriere Irly Building).

Flight 3 winners were Helen Fraser (long putt - Crystlee’s Hair Design), Joanne Lyle (long drive - Knights Inn), and Sue Paulus (closest to the golfer - Shais Design), Barb Smith (rest in peace - North Thompson Funeral Services), Brenda Carl (long

drive in 2 - Barriere A & W). Evelyn Lucas and Carol Young won the hidden score prizes (Carol Patton, CGA and Ron Wallace Trucking).

Leslie Stirling (that’s right -me) won the Val-Bella Studio prize for a long putt on Hole 7. Deb Winiski used the most putts to win th Bodi Mekanix prize and Audrey Rilcoe took the Country Store Antiques prize for least putts. Audrey and Brenda Carl each used 16 putts but Audrey won the prize by “Retro”.

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

Sep 1-3 - NT Fall Fair & Rodeo @ Fall Fair Grounds Jun 23 - Bike Rodeo @ the Ridge Barriere Hospice: Every 2 weeks. 250-672-9391 Sep 8 - Garden Club Harvest Fest. 1-4pm @ Barriere Jun 23 - BC Barrel Racing Qualifiers @ Fall Fair Grounds Community Garden.

Barriere Quilting Club: 2nd & 4th Thurs.of mth, 4pm at the Jun 23-24 - Celebration of the Arts, 10am-4pm each day @ Barriere Food Bank: Judy 250-672-5275 or Fran 250-672-2012.

Sep 20-24 - Provincial Winter Fair @ Fall Fair Grounds.

Sam’s Pizza & Rib House grounds.

Barriere Search & Rescue: 2nd Tues. of mth, 7pm. Training Jun 23-24 - 6th Annual FREE Kids Fishing Day @ Johnson Lake Army Cadets - 2941 RCACC Cadet Corp. - Tues. 6:30pm, on 4th Tues. of mth, 7pm. ages 12-18, Legion Basement. New Recruits Welcome. Marc Resort. Please Register - 250-672-1008, as space is limited.

672-9681.

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

Jun 24 - Legion Week free community BBQ, 12 - 4pm @ Baha’i Night: Fri., 7:30pm, Marge Mitchell’s home. 672-5615 Barriere Survivors of Brain Injuries: Call John at 250-372Barriere Bandshell, music, food, refreshments, bouncy castle & more.

Barriere Adult Day Program: Mon. & Wed. 9-2. Lunch, crafts 1799. & music at the Seniors Ctr. Sherry Jardine 672-5121 Barriere Youth Choir: Every Thurs., 7pm @ Church of St. Jul 1 - Canada Day Celebrations, 2-7pm @ the Barriere Bandshell. For more info or to book a booth call 250-672-9751. Barriere & District Heritage Society: 3rd Wed. of mth, 1pm Paul. All youth welcome. Info call Leah Jones 250-957-8440.

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

Jul 14 - Let’s Danc, 8pm @ Ukrainian Hall, Kamloops. Music by at NTVIC in the winter, at Museum in the summer.

McIvor in Motion. Tickets: 250-372-3782 or 250-374-2774.

Barriere & District Riding Club: 2nd Tues. of mth, 7pm.

Carpet Bowling: Mon, Wed, & Fri., 9:30am-12 @ Little Fort www.barrieredistrictridingclub.webs.com. Info Cherie 672-9341 Hall.

Aug 6-10 - BCWF Wild Kidz Day Camp ages 9-12. 672-0156.

Barriere & District Seniors Events: Mon. Whist 7pm, Tues. Community Kitchen: If interested call Dede 554-3134.

Aug 13 - Interior Savings Movie Night & Thurs. Carpet Bowling 10am, Wed. Fun Cards 1pm, 672-9627 Community Soup Day: Christian Life Assembly on Annesty Aug 16-19 - BC Barrel Racing Finals @ Fall Fair Grounds.

Rd. 3rd Mon. of every mth.

Aug 17-19 - Secwepemc Gathering 2012, Celebration of Family Barriere Cancer Support: 672-9263, 672-0017 or 672-1890 Barriere Community Choir: Every Wed., 7pm @ Church of St. Council of Senior Citizens: Devoted to improving quality of @ Simpcw First Nation. Info call 250-672-9995 ext 246.

Paul. All adults welcome. Info call Leah Jones 250-957-8440. life for seniors. Call 604-576-9734 or email ecbayer@shaw.ca.

Aug 18-19 - Secwepemc Fast Ball Tournament 8am-6pm @ Barriere Curling Club: Oct.-Mar. Curling, league & bonspiels. Crib: Barriere Legion 242, every Wed. 7:30pm, Sept. to May. Barriere Ball Parks Barriere Elementary PAC: 1st Mon. of mth, call 672-9916 Crib: Mon. & Fri. 1-4pm @ Little Fort Hall.

Aug 24-26 - BC Little Britches Rodeo Finals @ Fall Fair

Darts: Barriere Legion 242, every Thurs. 7pm, Sept. to May. Gambler’s Anonymous: 250-374-9165 or 250-374-9866.

Heffley Creek Acoustic Coffee House: 3rd Fri. every mth 7pm. Performers, concession, play area for kids! Call 578-0056.

Lapidary Club: 4th Wed. 7pm. Volunteer Center. 672-0153 Literacy Tutoring: Learn to read FREE. Susan Ross 672-9875.

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

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

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

NT Arts Council: Fridays 12-3pm, painting at NTVIC - any medium/all welcome.

NT Fish & Game Club: 4rd Mon. each mth 7pm Volunteer Centre. More info 672-1843 NT Valley Hospice House Soc.: 3rd Tues of the mth, 11am, Little Fort Hall. More info 672-5660 or 672-9500.

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

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

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

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Introduction Rainy day reading to Facebook: hands-on course in town North Thompson Star/Journal

In loving memory

Verneeta Bruce (nee Eakin) December 22, 1922 – June 9, 2012 It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Verneeta Bruce (Nee Eakin) on June 9, 2012, in Hinton, Alberta.

This kind, gentle spirit left her earthly home too soon, to forever be with her beloved husband Jack (John), brothers, Jim and Roger, sisters, Emeline and Clarice, her mother, Emma Margaret and father, Emmit Albert Eakin, and one grandson, Taylor Bruce.

A patient and loving mother to Gene (his love Jacqueline and her children Madeline, Clara and Atley) of Almonte, Ont., and Colleen (husband Neil) of Hinton, AB; a steadfast wife to her husband Jack and a very proud grandmother to f ive grandchildren, Garett and Mackenzie Bruce of Almonte, and Tara (Jesse) Lehoux and Cindy Simmonds of Hinton, AB.

She also leaves behind nieces Lor raine, Suzon, Debra and Becky; nephews Roger, Bob and Fred; brother, Ronald Eakin and sister-in-law Gloria Eakin.

Verneeta was laid to rest in view of her childhood home on the slopes of Mount Olie, in the Little Fort Cemetery on Saturday, June 16, 2012, at 11:00 AM with a graveside service.

Born December 22, 1922, in Portland, Oregon, her parents and siblings f inally settled at Little Fort where she explored the many hills, lakes and waterways of

the North Thompson Valley, and beyond.

She was an artist extraordinaire, an avid reader. An outdoor enthusiast always eager to explore; and enjoying her true love of the outdoors in any means possible, in all seasons, hunting and f ishing, and swimming in the various creeks and lakes she encountered; most often with her childhood friend and eventually her husband, Jack, by her side. Her generous nature was always evidenced in willingness to share possessions, lend a helping hand or simply lend an ear if she believed that she could be of help.

She will be greatly missed.

The family suggests that your memories are your donation.

To leave a condolence or expression of sympathy for the family, please visit www. mountainrose.ca.

North Thompson Star/Journal It’s time to demystify Facebook.

The Lower North Thompson Learning & Literacy is organizing a course called “Introduction to Facebook”. The course will cover the do’s and don’ts, an overview of the features , as well as privacy and security issues.

There will be lots of interaction and time for all your questions.

This two-evening

course will be held on Tuesday, June 26, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., and Thursday, June 28, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the Workplace BC office (used to be the Barriere Employment Office) on Barriere Town Road.

Participants will need to bring their own computer or phone with them.

Course fee is $30.

RSVP (no later than Friday, June 22) via email: barb.g@telus.net, or call Barb Gordon, Learning & Literacy Coordinator, at 250-672-2111.

Tired of gardening, or hiding out from the rain? Drop by the Barriere Library and check out some of the new titles they have in stock. Then curl up in your favourite chair at home, or stretch out on a lawn chair and start reading.

The Road to Grace, by Richard Paul Evans - Reeling from the sudden loss of his wife, his home, and his business, Alan Christoffersen, a once-successful advertising executive, has left everything he knew behind and set off on an extraordinary cross-country journey. Carrying only a backpack, he is walking from Seattle to Key West, the farthest destination on his map.

The Wind Through the Keyhole, by Stephen King - In this book, the author returns to the rich landscape of Mid-World. Roland Deschain and his ka-tet—Jake, Susannah, Eddie, and Oy, the billy-bumbler—encounter a ferocious storm just after crossing the River Whye on their way to the Outer Baronies. As they shelter from the howling gale, Roland tells his friends not just one strange story but two . . . and in so doing, casts new light on his own troubled past.

Lots of Candles, Plenty of Cake, a non-fiction title by Anna Quindlen - In this irresistible memoir, Anna Quindlen writes about looking back and ahead— and celebrating it all—as she considers marriage, girlfriends, our mothers, faith, loss, all the stuff in our closets, and more.

Keep children reading this summer Submitted Experts say that children’s reading skills tend to drop during the summer months.

Research shows that children who don’t read during the summer, especially reluctant readers and atrisk students, can lose up to three months of reading progress.

The good news is that summer reading loss can easily be prevented. Reading as few as six books over the summer will help young children maintain their reading levels. The more they read, the better readers they become.

The experts say the keys to

success are letting kids know that reading is important, and making time to read together and providing plenty of reading material for them to dig into. (Look for the Learning & Literacy Bright Blue Book shelf at the Ridge which is a free book exchange program.) Other tips for keeping your children engaged are: Be a Model – children copy their parents behavior. When they see you reading, they become eager to read as well.

Use the Library – Check out the summer reading program for children and encourage them to enroll.

Link the books to summer activities – If you are traveling, have

your child read about the area you are going to and research what activities are available in the area. If they enjoy baseball, have them read a book about baseball.

Link the books to movies – Have them read the book first, then see the movie.

Provide time for them to read – pick a night to turn off the TV and the computer and pick up a book.

Discuss each others books. Make sure they bring a book along on holidays.

Provided by Learning & Literacy. For more information contact your local coordinator – Barb Gordon 250-672-2111.

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Ads may be submitted by phone if charged to a VISA, MC or an existing account.

CHECK YOUR AD! Notice of error must be given in time for correction before the second insertion of any advertisement. The paper will not be responsible for omissions or for more than one incorrect insertion, or for damages or costs beyond the cost of the space actually occupied by the error.

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Lost: 3 rings @ Walmart lot, on Sun. June 10. Very old, sentimental value. Reward offered. Brenda: 250-578-0058.

Hospital Gift Corner Open Monday - Friday 10 am - 1 pm

Lost: Gold bracelet. Lost night of CSS Grad Prom (Saturday).

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North Thompson Arts Council Celebration of the Arts, June 23-24, 10am-4pm both days.

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

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NORTH THOMPSON JOBS BARRIERE EMPLOYMENT SERVICES 629 Barriere Town Rd. Barriere, BC V0E 1E0 Phone: 250-672-0036 / Fax: 250-672-2159

E-mail: mail@barriere-employment.ca â&#x20AC;˘ Website: www.barriere-employment.ca RANCH WORKERS: Farmers, Irrigators F2912 CUSTOMER SERVICE: Jimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Food Market & Subway A0212A LABOURER/SAWMILL OPERATOR/LEVEL 3 FIRST AID: A2712 COOK: FT Station House M0212A LOG TRUCK DRIVER: Clearwater area M0512 BREAKFAST COOK: Summer, Mike Wiegele J0412 SOUS CHEF: Summer, Mike Wiegele J0412A BUS PERSON: Summer, Mike Wiegele J0412B HOUSEKEEPER: Summer, Mike Wiegele J0412C LINE COOK EVENINGS: Summer, Mike Wiegele J0412D PREP COOK: Summer, Mike Wiegele J0412E SERVER: Summer, Mike Wiegele J0412F ECE: Building Blocks Daycare J1212 INFANT/TODDLER SPECIAL NEEDS EDUCATORS: J1212A EDUCATOR ASSISTANTS: Building Blocks Daycare J1212B

CASHIER: Part time Barriere Petro Can J1212C 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 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; come in and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll personally see that you get the information youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re seeking, or call and make an appointment.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;˘ FREE COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS â&#x20AC;˘ FREE RESUME HELP â&#x20AC;˘ FREE INFORMATION ON MANY SERVICES â&#x20AC;&#x153;Funded in whole or part through the Canada-British Columbia Labour Market Development Agreementâ&#x20AC;? 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 â&#x20AC;˘ Web Page: www.clearwateremployment.ca Labourer: 3-positions Casual/Clearwater #0609 Janitor: Casual/Clearwater #608 Cashier: 2 positions FT/PT/Blue River #607 Sales/Customer Service: PT/Clearwater #0606 Horse Guide/Ranch Hand: PT/Seasonal/Clearwater #0605 Sales/Clerical: PT/Clearwater #0604 Sales/Marketing: FT/Clearwater #0603 Custom Wood Furniture Maker: FT/Blue River #0602 Sales/Service: FT/Barriere #0601 Housekeeper: FT/Seasonal #0528 Housekeeper: PT/Little Fort #0527 CafĂŠ Cook: PT/Little Fort #0526 Remote Camp Cook: 30 positions/Seasonal #0525 Remote Camp Prep Cook/Sand.Maker: 20 pos/seas #0524 Remote Fire Camp Baker: 10 positions/Seasonal #0523 Customer Service/Food Prep: 3 pos FT/Little Fort #0521 Waitress/Waiter: FT/Clearwater #0519 Housekeeper: Seasonal/Clearwater #0517 Restaurant Server: Seasonal/Clearwater #0516 Home Share Provider/Roommate: FT/Clearwater #0509 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 Customer Service Employee: 4 pos/Seas/Clw #0414 Barista: 2 positions/Seasonal/Clearwater #0412

Controller: FT/Blue River #0411 Dishwasher: FT/PT Blue River #0409 Housekeeper: Summer Season/Blue River #0407 Server: FT & PT/Seasonal/2 pos/Clearwater #405 Housekeeper: PT/Seasonal/3 pos/Clearwater #0403 Customer Service Rep: FT & PT/3 pos Little Fort #0401 River Operations Manager: FT/Seas/Clw #0320 Line Cooks: 2 F/T, 1 P/T position/Blue River #0305 Volunteer FireďŹ ghter: 7 positions/Clearwater #0205 Class 1 Driving Instructor: FT/Clearwater #0201 Cook/Kitchen Helper: Casual/Clearwater #0111 GENERAL INFORMATION â&#x20AC;˘ Free Workshops: Call 250-674-2928 to register â&#x20AC;˘ 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. â&#x20AC;˘ 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. â&#x20AC;˘ 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. â&#x20AC;˘ Blue River Itinerant: An employment consultant comes to town once a month. Next visit is June 19 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

North Thompson Star/Journal Monday, June 18, 2012

Services

Merchandise for Sale

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Rentals

Transportation

Auto Financing

Photography / Video

Misc. for Sale

Homes for Rent

Need a professional

Barriere: 3 bdrm, 2 bath Rancher. No indoor pets, NS. Near amenities. $1200.00/mo 604-392-9016

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).

Ph. 250-674-1032

Addition: Where is. One left!

10â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 36â&#x20AC;&#x2122; 6â&#x20AC;?. Well constructed, free standing or add to your Mobile Home sq. footage. Exterior vinyl siding, interior drywall.

Complete w/efďŹ cient wood heater. 250-587-6151.

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

1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

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

1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

STEEL BUILDING - Blowout sale! 20x26 $5,199. 25x28 $5,799. 30x42 $8,390. 32x56 $11,700. 40x50 $14,480. 47x 76 $20,325. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca

Misc Services

Misc. Wanted

A bookstore in Clearwater?

You bet!

On-line at

COIN Collector looking to buy Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins.

Bulk Silver coins, bills etc. Call Chad 250-863-3082 (Local) Used Postage Stamps

photographer?

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

Affordable memories that last a lifetime. Seniors rates.

Book now avoid & disappointment.

Sorry no passport photos Jill Hayward 250-319-8023/250-672-0055

Computer Services

www.biblio.com/bookstore/ kukuchai-books-clearwater

Sueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jewellery Repairs Since 1975 - We do it all, Retipping, Sizing, Soldering.

Sue Ludtke - 250-587-6357 Word by Word Proofreading & Editing 250-674-7118

Painting & Decorating BUDGET PAINTING, Interior, Exterior, 25% off Summer Special, Fully Insured, Licensed, Excellent References, Quality Workmanship, Senior Discounts, Free Estimates, 1(250)571-9722

Business for Sale

Vavenby Trail Rides. Beautiful trails, lots of options. Lessons available. The Shook Ranch.

250-676-9598.

Merchandise for Sale

LIVE THE Dream. Harbours End Marine, 27 year history on beautiful Salt Spring Island, BC â&#x20AC;&#x153;the best place on earth!â&#x20AC;?

Owner retiring, well-established business only $129,000 email: jg_cormorant@shaw.ca

Appliances

For Sale By Owner

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

Reconditioned appliances in good working order available at North River Appliance. Call Doug at 250-674-0079.

Barriere: 900sqft house w/full basement on .41 acre.

3bdrm 1bath. Many recent renos.

View of river. $175,000. Gary 250-6729642.

Auctions

Clearwater: 3 bdrm home, 1000 sq.ft, detached shop, 1/2 acre, fenced yd. Trutch Rd. Quiet St. $140k 250-674-1643 Clearwater. Log house for sale. 1900 sq.ft. rancher. 3bdrm 1.5 baths. single det gar.

1/2 acre. Paved dr. Fenced yd.

Above-grnd pool. Furnished. $419,000. 778-208-0144.

Free Items FREE. Tired green hot tub.

Will deliver. Tired air hockey game. Clearwater Bible Camp.

250-674-3026.

Heavy Duty Machinery A- STEEL SHIPPING STORAGE CONTAINERS / Bridges / Equipment Wheel loaders JD 644E & 544A / 63â&#x20AC;&#x2122; & 90â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Stiff boom 5th wheel crane trucks/Excavators EX200-5 & 892D-LC / Small forklifts / F350 C/C â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cabsâ&#x20AC;?20â&#x20AC;&#x2122;40â&#x20AC;&#x2122;45â&#x20AC;&#x2122;53â&#x20AC;&#x2122; New/ Used/ Damaged /Containers Semi Trailers for Hiway & StorageCall 24 Hrs 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

Clearwater: House on 1/2 acre in Miller sub. $850/mo, DD, W/D, F/S, DW. Avail. July 1. Ref. req. 250-319-5169.

Transportation

Antiques / Classics

DreamCatcher Auto Loans â&#x20AC;&#x153;0â&#x20AC;? Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

1-800-910-6402

Bulls s t o Bo &

Broncs

www.PreApproval.cc DL# 7557

Cars - Sports & Imports ATTENTION COLLECTORS 1980 CAMARO, only 50,000 K on reblt punched 305 eng. 3 spd. Needs some body work.

For more info. 1-250-5239762. (Logan Lake)

Recreational/Sale 1992 10 ft camper. Ex cond.

Bathroom, fridge, stove, oven.

Must see. $7500.00 250-587-0003

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CHURCH DIRECTORY

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 OfďŹ ce: 250 672-5653 www.norththompsonpc.ca

Christmas Eve 6:30pm ST. GEORGEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

Mobile Homes & Parks

Sunday Mass - 9am Wednesday, Friday & Saturday Mass - 9am

Sunset Heights Barriere, 2008 16â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x66â&#x20AC;&#x2122; manufactured home. 3 bdrm, 2 bath, f/s, w/d, electric furnace, walk-in closet in m/bdrm. 8â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x10â&#x20AC;&#x2122; shed. $120,000 250-672-1948

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

Duplex / 4 Plex

Father Donal Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Reilly Ph 672-5949 â&#x20AC;˘ Fax 672-5974

Legal Notices

Legal Notices

Applications will be accepted from non-proďŹ t organizations and churches for permissive tax exemptions for 2013-2015. Organizations that own and occupy their property and meet the requirements in the Community Charter may qualify for a tax exemption.

Mobile Homes & Pads

Please submit a request in writing to the District of Barriere at PO Box 219, Barriere, B.C. V0E 1E0, outlining the reasons why your organization would like to be included in the Bylaw. You must indicate the community service that your organization provides, submit a current ďŹ nancial statement and a list of the organizationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Board of Directors.

Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re on the net at www.bcclassiďŹ ed.com Modular Homes JUNE SPECIAL Brand New 16â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Wide Modular Homes. From $69,000.00 mark@eaglehomes.ca

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

2013-2015 Permissive Tax Exemptions

For Rent: Barriere, 3 bdrm Duplex, 1 1/2 bath, heated 1 car garage, fenced, inground sprinkler system. Avail Jun 1.

RR/DD, $875/mo. 250-6720041

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

250-672-2162

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Acreage for Sale

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MacLennan Farms has young grass ďŹ nished beef & lean grass ďŹ nished hamburger. 250-6742449. Please leave a message.

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.

Real Estate

Pets & Livestock

Food Products

Clearwater. Avail. July 1. 5bdrm home. Sunshine Valley.

NS, F/S/, W/D. In ground pool.

Call 250-319-6527.

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.

Barriere: 10 acres on Glengrove. Paved Rd., power, phone, water @ lot line. $149,000. 250-690-7244

UNRESERVED AUCTIONSJune 16 & 17, Redwater, Alberta. Collector vehicles and tractors, 1300 die cast toy tractors, wagons, buggies, show harness; old gas upright gas pumps; original case eagle; antiques. Thursday, June 21 - Harry Shapka, Vilna, Alberta. Phone 780-636-2165.

JD 8650, 4440, 4240; Concord air drill; 1977 & 87 Kenworths; Cat 966C loader; Komatsu D85; lowboy; 8820 & 860 combines; haying equipment.

Saturday, June 23 - John Baranec, Innisfree, Alberta.

Phone 780-592-2308. Steiger ST250, 9030 Bi-Directional; 4640 & 4320; MF 8450; Claas 98; 1980 Ford tandem; Kello 24â&#x20AC;&#x2122; disc; JD 820 & 830; plus full line-up. View full lists online: prodaniukauctions.com.

Clearwater: 2 bdrm 2 bath w/bsmt on Birch Island acreage. Hydro, sat TV incl $1200/mo. Ph. 250-674-3321

Your request in writing must be received in the District ofďŹ ce by August 20, 2012.

For further information contact the District of Barriere ofďŹ ce at 250-672-9751 or Nora Johnson, Finance OfďŹ cer at njohnson@barriere.ca or Colleen Hannigan, CAO at channigan@barriere.ca

THE OPEN DOOR FELLOWSHIP 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 AfďŹ liated with North American Baptist Association. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the watersâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; (Isaiah 55:1)

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WELLS GRAY HOME HARDWARE 86 STATION RD., CLEARWATER

674-3717

Seventh-day Adventists 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

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Monday, June 18, 2012 North Thompson Star/Journal

MEALS made EASY Downtown Barriere

Downtown Barriere 250-672-9929 WINTER HOURS 9am - 6pm 250-672-9929 SUMMER HOURS 9am - 7pm

MEAT

GROCERY 2 LITRE

ORIGINAL • 225G

CALIFORNIAN #1 • 2.16KG

RIB END CHOPS ..........................$4.18/LB

DAIRYLAND MILK .....................$2.99/EA

KRAFT DINNER ............................4/$5.00

PEACHES.......................................$.98/LB

SWEET & SOUR • VALUE PACK • 6.79KG

ARTIC STAR • SV • 4L

SV • 584-920G

FROZEN DESSERT ........................2/$9.00

FOLGER’S COFFEE ..................... $7.98/EA

CALIFORNIAN #1 • 2.16KG

100%, OR FRUIT PLUS VEGGIES • SV • 1.36L • + DEP.

SV • DOUBLE 12 ROLL

SUNRYPE JUICE OR BLENDS ........3/$6.99

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

SV • 750-990ML

FULL SHEET OR CHOOSE-A-SIZE • 6 ROLL

HELLMANN’S MAYONNAISE .......2/$7.00

SPONGE TOWELS ULTRA ......... $7.98/EA

FAMILY SIZE • SV • 270G

SV • 20-40 USE

LAY’S POTATO CHIPS .................3/$7.98

TIDE LAUNDRY DETERGENT .... $7.98/EA

MEXICAN GROWN

OATMEAL CRISP, FIBRE 1 OR SWEETENED • SV • 310-505G

QUARTERS OR SOFT BOWL • 1.28-1.36KG

FRESH MANGOS .......................... $.98/EA

GENERAL MILLS CEREALS ...........2/$8.00

PARKAY MARGARINE .................2/$7.00

SEEDLESS • MEXICAN

CAP’N CRUNCH, CORN BRAN, SQUARE OR MUFFETS • SV • 350-650G

SMOOTH OR TANGY ORIGINAL • 2.4L • + DEP.

MINI WATERMELONS ............... $2.98/EA

BONELESS • VALUE PACK • 9.22KG

PORK SIDE RIBS ..........................$3.08/LB GREAT FOR THE BBQ • 17.59KG

PREMIUM PRIME RIB ROAST .....$7.98/LB FRESH • BACK ATTACHED • 5.69KG

CHICKEN THIGHS ........................$2.58/LB SCHNEIDER’S • SV • 175G

SLICED BOLOGNA .......................$2.98/EA

QUAKER LIFE CEREALS ................2/$8.00 SV • 398ML

DOLE PINEAPPLE .........................3/$3.99

DELI

NECTARINES .................................$.98/LB SEEDLESS • CHILEAN #1 • 4.37KG

GREEN GRAPES ......................... $1.98/LB RED OR GREEN • BC GROWN

LEAF LETTUCE ............................. $.88/EA

SUNNY D ......................................2/$6.00 BLACK DIAMOND • SV • 168G

CHEESTRINGS OR FUNCHEEZ ......2/$7.00 MINUTE MAID • CHILLED • SV • 1.75L • + DEPOSIT

PEPSI, 7UP, FLAVOURS OR AQUAFINA WATER • SV • 1.5-2L • + DEP.

ORANGE JUICE .............................2/$6.00

SOFT DRINKS ...............................3/$6.00

DAIRYLAND • SV • 12X100-125G

12X500ML • + DEPOSIT

MULTIPACK YOGURT............... 2/$10.00

AQUAFINA WATER....................$3.98/EA

SUPERFRIES OR SPECIALTY • FROZEN • SV • 154G-1KG

OCEAN SPRAY • JUICE OR BLENDS • SV • 1.89L • + DEPOSIT

MCCAIN POTATOES ....................2/$7.00

100% CRANBERRY......................2/$8.00

NO SUGAR ADDED ICE CREAM OR SORBET • SV • 1 OR 2L

PESTO OR BRUSCHETTA • SV • 218-650ML

CHAPMAN’S FROZEN YOGURT .................................... $5.48/EA

CLASSICO PASTA SAUCE ...............2/$6.00

PRODUCE

BAVARIAN MEATLOAF ......... $1.38/100G FRENCH HERB LOAF ..................$1.38/100G

BAKERY

MONTERAY JALAPENO CHEESE .......................................$2.58/100G

NAAN BREAD .................................$3.98/EA POWDERED OR CHOCOLATE

MINI DONUTS ..............................$2.98/EA

Sale in effect from June 17 - June 23, 2012 • SV - Select Varieties