Barriere Star Journal, July 09, 2012

MONDAY, JULY 09, 2012

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Canada Day at the Bandshell

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Farmers getting a break on property assessment Starting in 2013

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Plate-winning jockey’s success a foundation of family, faith and fearlessness

The community of Barriere celebrated Canada’s 145th birthday in grand style, with large numbers of people turning out for the festivities in Fadear Park and the Barriere Bandshell.

The rain held off, and the sun graced the day with a few appearances; much to the enjoyment of families who were picnicking on the grass. The red and white of Canada’s maple leaf was everywhere, as both young and old actively displayed pride in their country.

Both MP Cathy McLeod, and MLA Terry Lake graced the proceedings opening, as did Mayor Humphreys, Simpcw Band Councillor Tom Eustache, and TNRD Area ‘O” alternate Mike Fennell. Bouncy castles, concessions, and a steady lineup of great musicians on stage filled the day with smiles and good memories.

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Barriere’s Justin Stein

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Kids Learn to Fish Day at Johnson Lake 50 youngsters attend

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B.C. school trustees endorse teacher contract

By Tom Fletcher Black Press

B.C. school trustees have embraced

a contract extension for the B.C. Teachers’ Federation that promises labour peace in schools until next spring.

With 85 per cent of boards of education participating Wednesday, the vote was unanimous in favour of the

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The deal imposes a two-year wage freeze on teachers, which had already been accepted by school support staff and other public sector unions in B.C. “Boards of education are pleased that we have been able to achieve agreements with all of our unionized staff in these challenging times,” said Melanie Joy, chair of the B.C. Public

School Employers’ Association.

Teachers voted by a three-to-one margin last week to accept the contract extension, with 52 per cent of BCTF members casting ballots.

The deal puts off a bitter dispute over government changes to hiring, layoff and performance evaluation of teachers. Education Minister George Abbott said the agreement includes a letter of understanding to con-

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the agreement includes some improvements to teacher benefits and leave provisions. But the union is going to court to argue that imposing a two-year wage freeze violates their constitutional right to collective bargaining.

Lambert has also indicated that the BCTF will once again work to unseat the B.C. Liberal government, as it has done with advertising and protests in recent elections.

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tinue talks on those issues.

Those discussions are expected to resume this fall, dealing with professional development, evaluation and which issues are negotiated at the provincial and local level. The long-running dispute over class size and composition may also heat up again next year as the B.C. Liberal government heads into an election campaign.

BCTF president Susan Lambert said

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ty capacity, empowering individuals, creating longterm economic and social change and challenging Rural communities and small cities cannot avoid existing systems of exclusion and discrimination.”

Funding for the $199,938 study comes from natural disasters, but their impacts can be reduced by proper planning and having appropriate support the Partnership Development Grant of the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of systems in place beforehand.

A new study spearheaded by Julie Drolet of Canada.

Partners who have given commitments of Thompson Rivers University will develop recommendations and strategies aimed at helping commu- support include the Canadian Association for nities be more resilient to the impacts of wildfires, Social Work Education, Council on Social Work Education, International floods, hurricanes, tsuAssociation of Schools namis and other natural of Social Work, disasters — all of which Canadian Red Cross can have long-term and “The challenges we all face and partnering nonfar-reaching economic governmental organizaand social implications. due to disasters are enormous,” tions.

The three-year study, This project is a titled Rebuilding Lives — Julie Drolet, TRU project founder continuation of Drolet’s Post-Disaster, will bring research looking at together researchers, rural communities and government departsmall cities and how ments and community partners from Canada, the United States, Australia, climate change has affected their social and economic well-being.

India and Pakistan.

“The project is significant because it provides a Disasters will be looked at from a 360-degree perspective of before, during and the rebuilding range of community perspectives on sustainability, equity and livelihoods post-disaster of interest to afterward.

By analyzing international case studies, research- stakeholders such as emergency service volunteers, ers will glean best practices, emerging better prac- emergency managers, educators, social workers, community practitioners, and the social sciences, tices, innovative solutions and more.

“The challenges we all face due to disasters are particularly in the relationship between the social enormous,” said Drolet, project founder and associ- construction of disasters, climate change adaptation and mitigation, the environment, and sustainate professor of social work at TRU. “There is a lot to learn about building communi- able development,” said Drolet.

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World Trade Organization Appellate Body issues final decision on COOL Canadian Cattleman’s Association Canada Day celebrations began a bit early in the cattle industry, thanks to the World Trade Organization (WTO) Appellate Body decision regarding mandatory Country Origin of Labelling (COOL).

On June 29, the Appellate Body confirmed the most important part of the WTO Dispute Panel decision of November 2011 that the U.S. COOL legislation discriminates against Canadian livestock in the U.S. market.

The Appellate Body’s decision is final.

“This is the result that we have been seeking,” said Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA) President Martin Unrau.

Unrau, along with industry representatives, were in Dundurn,

Saskatchewan, with Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz, International Trade Parliamentary Secretary Gerald Keddy and Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification and Member of Parliament for Blackstrap Lynne Yelich, when the announcement was made.

By upholding the part of the panel ruling that confirmed the discriminatory nature of COOL, the Appellate Body’s decision has provided an important victory for

Canadian cattle producers. The CCA is hopeful that the U.S. will amend the COOL legislation to eliminate the discrimination.

“Going forward, the CCA will be working with its U.S. counterparts to develop a solution that eliminates the discrimination of Canadian cattle in the U.S. market,” he said. COOL has affected billions of dollars of commerce in cattle and beef products since it was implemented in 2008. At a cost of $25 to $40 per head, the

current impact of COOL to Canadian producers is approximately $150 million per year.

The CCA is very grateful for the determined efforts of International Trade Minister Ed Fast and Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz and their officials in pursuing this case at the WTO. This case has been complex and expensive to argue for both the industry and the government, but it has been well worth the effort to achieve this decision.

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Thank you to the Rainer Family for hosting our 40th Wedding Anniversary. You prepared your premises against rain or sun, and decorated wonderfully for the occasion.

Thanks to our daughters and families for their contributions, and to all who came with “Best Wishes”; and especially Reverend Lloyd Strickland for attending and presiding us through a delightful renewal of our wedding vows.

It was a day we’ll remember for sure.

Bless you all.

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OPINION

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Editorial;

You were wrong about the Bandshell R

emember a few years back, when the fledgling District of Barriere jumped at the chance to apply for grant monies to turn a sadly overgrown and untended large patch of ground in the center of town into something that would be a benefit for the community and its residents?

That ground was Fadear Park. Back then we remember there may have been a few picnic tables stuck in the middle of an overgrown crop of weeds and wild grasses where an occasional visitor might sit to pass the time; but to get to the tables you had to maneuver through doggie do and assorted items of trash, which few had the inclination to attempt.

When a number of grant opportunities provided well-over $500,000 in grant money to create recreation and green space within the community, we found it quite difficult to understand the naysayers who complained bitterly about the District’s required matching contribution of $100,000 to the project.

Change is always hard to embrace when folks think they’re just fine with things the way they are; and change that comes about as a result of local government decision making may be especially bitter to swallow.

The improvements to the parks, irrigation upgrades, ball diamonds and sports courts, building of the Fieldhouse, newly paved walkways in Fadear Park, and the construction of the Bandshell have been a source of constant growling for those that believe it to be a folly to want to improve the green living space and lifestyle of the community. “Why do we need that?

“Nobody wants that?” “Their crazy to be spending our money on parks, build a swimming pool!”, and “What a waste of time, no one will ever use it!”

We think it’s time to say to those who said no one would be using the new parks, the field house, or the Bandshell, “You were wrong”. So far this year the Bandshell alone has played host to five major events (Barriere Fun Run, World Knit Day, Legion BBQ, and July 1 Celebrations), it also hosts Barriere Bandshell Fridays, Thursday night practices for Barriere’s Got Talent, and a movie night in August. 2011 also saw the Bandshell well utilized, even though it was still undergoing construction at the time.

For $100,000 we have gained all of the above for our families to enjoy now and into the future; we have increased the lifestyle of the community, and given real estate a boost as well.

Yes, we would all love an indoor swimming pool, but the big funding problem with a swimming pool is not how much it costs to build, but how do you sustain it? Swimming pools are expensive to maintain, staff, and repair. Those with concerns about substantial tax increases need to rethink their push for a pool until the community is in a better position to afford one.

Once a park, or bandshell is constructed, the cost of sustainability is nominal compared to a swimming pool or recreation centre.

However, as the community of Barriere proceeds to move forward into its future, growth is inevitable; and one day, not too far distant, when funds come available to sustain a swimming pool, we’ll be hearing, “Why are they building a swimming pool, nobody will use that?”.

You were wrong about the success of the Bandshell, and we are now looking forward to the day when we can say, “You were wrong about the success of the swimming pool as well”.

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Group discusses concerns for farmland To the editor; As a member of the board of directors of the very grassroots movement called the BC Food Systems Network, I was delighted to receive an email recently to inform us of the grassroots movement of farmers and eaters that attended the recent Richmond city council meeting to add their support to the decision of the Richmond council to ban GMOs (genetically modified organisms) from their land.

The BC Food Systems Network: It is inclusive of any who care about the future of humanity, and about the health of the citizens. You are welcome - just check out the website, feel free to join or consider attending the annual gathering. We

would love to welcome you in person in July.

Here is a quote from one member who attended: “There were Richmond farmers grateful for the opportunity to learn how to grow food, passionate about keeping that food free of GMOs.” There were young people, including two teenagers who talked about their concern for the future and their fears about GMOs and keeping the land of Richmond free of environmental hazards. Several people spoke about the uncertainties, even acknowledging the words of the two or three supporters of GMOs, but submitting that we just don’t know and won’t necessarily know for some time, the harmful effects

on human health or on the environment and appealing for a cautious approach.

One man contrasted the difference between actions that are reversible and those that are not.

One woman spoke on behalf of the bee population, and all the contributions bees make to agriculture - warning that bees are vulnerable to changes in the makeup of our crops and have been severely threatened and reduced lately.

Pesticide resistance and other potential harmful side-effects of GMOs were raised. One speaker, hearing-impaired, made a brave and logical argument providing facts about health and environmental concerns.

Many who were not in the long line-up of speak-

ers shared the concerns and have our own unique stories to reinforce their statements.” (Rosemary P., Richmond, B.C.) I hope our municipal councils and our First Nations communities start the discussion on keeping the North Thompson Valley free of GMO. Hummm, you laugh and say, ‘Too late.’ You are right. Look around you - the people are getting less healthy, the land is getting less healthy. Maybe, just maybe, it is time to take this and climate change seriously.

Cheryl Thomas Clearwater, B.C. Community member, parent and grandparent “We are the leaders we’ve been waiting for.” First Nations origin

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Farmers getting a break on property assessment

By Ida Chong Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development VICTORIA - This province has a rich agricultural history, and we want to make sure our farmers have the support they need to prosper well into the future in a challenging and competitive industry that requires long hours and huge investments in infrastructure and land.

We depend on our agricultural products for domestic use and consumption, as well as export revenues, and need to do everything we can to keep farmers on the land. For my ministry, that has meant taking a second look at farm property assessments.

In 2008, our government appointed the Farm Assessment Review Panel to examine our farm property assessment practices. Since then, new rules have been implemented, clarifying the split classification of Agriculture Land Reserve (ALR) and non-ALR farm properties. What this means is that a number of farmers, particularly those on smaller properties in rural-urban areas with high land values, will see significantly lower property taxes than they had prior to the changes.

As a result of the most recent legislative and regulatory amendments, based on recommendations from the Farm Assessment Review Panel, farmers will also benefit from four more property assessment changes. Generally speaking, these changes will ensure farmers pay lower property taxes and are able to maintain or grow their business and enjoy the fruits of their labour once they retire.

Providing relief for farm property tax by reviewing farm assessment policies also fulfils a commitment from our government’s recently released agrifoods strategy, part of the BC Jobs Plan.

Intensive operations such as dairy, poultry, mushroom farms and greenhouses can require capital investments of several million dollars.

Starting in 2013, existing property tax exemptions will be higher on outbuildings like barns, silos, and other improvements. The exemptions will be the higher of either 87.5 per cent of the total assessed value of all farm improvements or $50,000, which is the current maximum. This will

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Volunteers needed at fall fairgrounds To the editor; The North Thompson Fall Fair & Rodeo Association is looking for some helpful volunteers to lend a few hours over at the fairgrounds in Barriere. We are getting our grounds ready for the many events that are planned for the summer, and due to all of the construction that is taking place there and keeping our usual volunteers busy, we are in need of some assistance for regular repair and maintenance. If you have some free time, and are handy in any way, we would appreciate your help.

We are looking for people to do minor plumbing, yard work, weed wacking, painting, light construction repairs, general cleaning, and much more. If you can find a few hours to help it would be greatly appreciated. Please contact Donna Kibble at 250672-5672.

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encourage the growth and expansion of operations throughout the province by allowing farmers to make improvements or add to their infrastructure without having to pay more taxes.

And we have good news for farmers with farm dwellings in the ALR who want to retire from active operation. Retired long-term farmers and their spouses who want to stay on the homestead can apply annually to have their residences taxed as farm dwellings as long as the farm remains productive. For some, this could translate into the difference between having to find a new home and being able to stay on the land they have worked for decades.

We also want to make sure our farmers and ranchers can focus on what they do best - producing fruits, vegetables, grains, meats and dairy products and raising livestock - without having to focus too heavily on paperwork.

Farm income reporting periods will now be aligned with farmers’ Canada Revenue Agency income tax reporting periods, reducing paperwork and stress. There will be special reporting periods to deal with new farms, new owners of properties already classified as farms, or developing farms, which do not have a two-to-three-year history of production by the owner.

In addition, we are providing farmers with more production opportunities to achieve and maintain farm status, which usually reduces the taxes they pay for their properties. Right now, a farm of two to 10 acres must generate $2,500 in gross sales from qualifying products produced on the property to gain farm status. For smaller operations in particular, this can be a challenge. So we have expanded the number of qualifying agricultural products to include birch and maple sap and syrup products, breeding products produced as part of a livestock operation and horse stud services provided as part of a horse rearing operation.

All of these changes recognize the meaningful contributions farmers and ranchers make to B.C. contributions to our economy, our sustenance and our sustainability that make this province such a unique and attractive place to invest and raise families.

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If you have made pre-arrangements elsewhere and would like to discuss having your local funeral home take care of you, please feel free to call.

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Reaction ferries back in business High water levels in the North Thompson River had receded enough by the beginning of last week that both the McLure, and Little Fort reaction ferries were back running again.

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Break-and-enter at Dixon Creek Road property Barriere RCMP Detachment During the week of June 24, 2012, a rural property was broken into on Dixon Creek Road, just out of Barriere. The property is near power lines with an access road.

The suspects broke into the garage, damaged the door with a pry bar, smashed out windows on a piece of machinery, and also damaged an ATV by breaking portions and trying to get it started with a screwdriver. There was also an expensive English saddle stolen from a trailer with other small items.

The main gate was entered by breaking the padlock on the locked gate.

At this time the police are reviewing some footage of the suspects caught on a surveillance camera. There are charges pending of Break and Enter

Committing the offence of Mischief and Theft, which when combined may be facing an indictable charge.

The Barriere RCMP are asking that anyone with knowledge of this crime please contact the local Detachment (250-672-9918) or CrimeStoppers (1-800-222-8477) to assist in confirming the identity of these criminals and the location of the items stolen.

It was a busy week leading up to the Canada Day long weekend with high volumes of traffic.

There was an increase in the number of traffic related offences and complaints leading up to and through the long weekend.

Police are reminding all drivers to plan ahead, take your time and share the road with all road users.

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North Thompson Star/Journal On June 29, the provincial government, police and ICBC launched this summer’s impaired driving CounterAttack campaign.

Every year, on average, 38 people are killed in the Southern Interior in impairedrelated crashes.

Between 2006 2010; 16 people were killed in impairedrelated crashes in

Kamloops, six people were killed in impaired-related crashes in Salmon Arm, four people were killed in impaired-related crashes in Golden, and one person was killed an impaired-related crash in Revelstoke.

Throughout the summer, police across the province will be checking for impaired drivers at CounterAttack roadchecks.

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ed awareness advertising. A TV ad airing throughout June has reminded drivers to take their turn as a designated driver, and a CounterAttack TV ad begins airing provincewide July 2.

Designated driver messaging – highlighted in bars, restaurants, wineries, golf courses and sports venues throughout the year – will also be prominent at special events this summer.

Police will use the additional enforcement funding to set up multiple roadblocks at specific times and in new locations, as well as using other enforcement tactics to help make B.C. roads safer throughout the summer vacation season.

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mer, have a great time and make sure they plan ahead for a safe ride home by having a designated driver or another safe alternative. Call a taxi, take transit, use a shuttle service or call a sober friend.

As summer CounterAttack road checks ramp up in July, about $1 million will be added to enhance traff ic enforcement budgets. This will increase the number of police roadblocks and the likelihood of catching those who ignore warnings about drinking and driving, as well as those who drive while impaired by drugs.

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District of Barriere

The proposed Barriere wastewater treatment plant as it will look from the East elevation.

Wastewater treatment updates A big thank you goes out to everyone that came out and enjoyed Canada Day at the bandshell. MP Cathy McLeod, Minister Terry Lake, Alternate TNRD Director Mike Fennell and Simpcw First Nations Councillor at Large Tom Eustache shared the stage with Mason Mosdell to sing O’ Canada. Well, actually, Mason did the singing and most of us followed along.

Tasha Buchanan did the organizing. There were lots of volunteers behind the scenes as usual to make things happen, Lynn Wright, Marty Philibert, Charlie Kibble, Al Fortin, Scott and Kevin Kershaw to name a few, that put in extra time to make it happen. Cpl. Underhill was there and stepped in to lend a hand moving the bouncy castle to the approved location. We even had cupcakes to celebrate Canada Day from a new Barriere business, Gracious Cakes.

The District hosted a Zoning Roundtable recently that was well attended by a variety of interested parties. Now that we have an Official Community Plan a zoning review is needed.

Ms. Sandra Upson has been hired to assist in doing the zoning review.

Ms. Upson has created a webpage that contains a survey. The zoning webpage can be accessed off the District webpage.

We need public input

for the process to be a true reflection of what the residents of Barriere want.

Recently some information has been circulated about projects being undertaken by the District of Barriere that is not correct. It is impossible for those not intimately involved to give out accurate information.

At the last Public Works committee meeting this problem of misinformation was discussed. It was decided that a single source should supply information and that source should be the Mayor with the help of District staff.

To that end we are putting together a chart of the progress of our largest current projects which are the wastewater treatment plant, sewage collection, sewage distribution and septage collection. While all of these fall under the same grant for a sewer system they have been broken out into these four modules to allow for greater efficiencies. Information changes as the results of studies arrive and decisions are made on that information.

A few facts have already been established.

The date that the sewer project needs to be completed by is the end of March 2015. This date is set by the parameters of our grant for the sewer project. This is the date that the whole project needs to be completed.

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Bill Humphreys We must not confuse this date with the possible prior completions of other portions of the project. For instance, we are making the completion of the septage receiving station a first priority.

The completion of this portion is planned well ahead of March 2015 but as the date has not been set that information is not yet available.

Another fact that has been set is that the company that will design the wastewater treatment plant is EcoTek. The system to be used is a solar aquatics type that has been pioneered by the president of EcoTek, Mr. Kim Rink. There was a public meeting held with Barriere Council and Mr. Rink on June 28. There will be another public meeting held the first part of August. There is a tentative wastewater building design available now and we will welcome input on the design.

The location of the wastewater treatment plant is not set in stone, the route of the sewage collection lines and placement of the distribution system as well as the type of distribution

to be used are still being engineered. As each of these items are placed in the proposed final design category I will let you know.

There is nothing secret about this process.

The District is actively seeking input for all aspects of the project. I would ask though that when information is given out about the project that everyone consider the source. As well meaning as some folks are they may simply not know what is happening.

Bandshell Fridays have started. Come on down, hear some music and enjoy a pleasant evening in the park with your neighbours. Bandshell Fridays has a Facebook page. Check it out and remember to click the Like button.

For the second year in a row, the North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo will be holding Lawn Tractor Races. This year the races will be sponsored by Douglas Lake Equipment and Insight Tire and Auto.

The lawn tractor jockeys will race all three days of the fair. Races will be held on Saturday, Sept.

1, right before the fall fair parade reaches the grandstands. On Sunday right before the rodeo performance starts; and finally on Monday right after the Heavy Horse event.

This year there will be two classes: Stock Lawn Tractor (22hp max); and Modified Stock Lawn Tractor (22hp max). Each will have trophies and prizes for first, second and third place winners.

There will also be a People’s Choice for the best looking tractor; participants are encourage to decorate their machines so they can take part in the People’s Choice.

Ballots for voting for the People’s Choice will be available at the Douglas Lake Equipment booth dur-

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One thing lawn tractor jockeys need to know - you MUST have a valid B.C. drivers license to race your tractor.

Another important thing to note - cutting blades MUST be removed from all tractors.

Regarding personal safety equipment, no entry to the track will be allowed unless ALL the following gear is evident: CSA/ DOT approved helmet with visors or goggles; gloves; long pants; boots which cover the ankles; and a jacket or long sleeved shirt. It is recommended, but not required, that all drivers wear body safety apparel such as motorcross upper body gear.

The deadline for

submitting your entry will be Aug. 31, and will be limited to the first 16 entries received in each class - so the earlier you register, the better your chances of getting to race.

To get a full list of the rules, with all the “do’s and don’ts”, contact organizer Frank Holt at 250-318-1374 or 250-672-9292.

Trophies will be presented to the first, second, and third place winners of the feature races in compliance with the rules. Final results will be tabulated after completion of all races on that day and an awards presentation will be held.

Prizes provided by the hosting venue will be awarded to top three drivers in each class on that day.

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ESS holds practice at Blackpool Black Press Last month, on June 13, members of the Little Fort and Clearwater Emergency Support Services teams combined for an exercise at Blackpool Hall. This exercise was part of the regular training of ESS team members for setting up and operating a reception center should an event, such as a flood, require the evacuation of people from their homes.

This was the first time the team had worked in the newly renovated Blackpool Hall. As part of the exercise, an after action report is completed and a plan for setting up that particular facility is developed

or revised. Issues such as location, access, washrooms, equipment such as tables and chairs, kitchen facilities, capacity and the like are all taken into account.

To date, ESS Clearwater has developed plans for the Sportsplex and the Blackpool Hall, while the Little Fort team has one for the Little Fort Hall.

It is anticipated various facilities from Little Fort to Blue River will eventually be evaluated for possible use during evacuations.

The Blackpool Hall Committee and Star Lake Women’s Institute were very supportive of this exercise, with some of the members even participating as “evacuees”.

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Notice of Field Studies For the Proposed Trans Mountain Expansion Project Teams have begun the field program related to the proposed Trans Mountain Expansion project. This field work is taking place along the pipeline corridor. It will gather information, as a first step, to support routing and environmental studies for the proposed project. These studies will be used in the preparation of Kinder Morgan Canada’s facilities application which is expected to be filed with the National Energy Board in late 2013.

Field studies began in June 2012 and will continue throughout 2012 and 2013 field seasons. The timing and nature of this field work will be subject to change depending on the weather and time of day. The work includes: Wildlife and bird surveys Fish and fish habitat assessments Soil and vegetation identification Noise and air quality studies Forestry health review Archaeology field studies Traditional knowledge studies Route feasibility assessments We are committed to a thorough and open engagement program about the proposed Trans Mountain Expansion Project. For more information, please contact us: www.transmountain.com | info@transmountain.com | 1.866.514.6700

Bible Camp in North Thompson celebrates 50 years Submitted In 1962 Clearwater Bible Camp opened its doors to the children and youth of the North Thompson Valley.

For the past 50 years, thousands of young people have attended Clearwater Bible Camp. Many had their lives changed as they learned about the truths of the Bible. Started by the Evangelical Free Church, the camp originally consisted of one large log house.

The girls camped in the lower floor while the boys lived on the top floor. Various camp activities were enjoyed on the undeveloped three acres of land. Over time some cabins were built along with washrooms and a dining room.

In 1989 the property was leased to Canadian Sunday School Mission. This organization already had camps throughout Canada. In B.C. alone, it had already developed six Bible camps, as well as some new churches, ministries to the mentally challenged and vacation Bible schools.

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Campers enjoy a little good, clean fun at Clearwater Bible Camp. The facility is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. a number of new cabins and a well supplied dining room.

Today the camp has seven cabins, staff rooms, a workshop, a water slide, a climbing tower, as well as other facilities that add to the summer fun.

Also in 1989, Tom and Marguerite Meland became the camp directors. They must have liked it, because they stayed for the next 20 years. Their daughter and son-in-law, Dawn and Duane Bakken took over directing the camp until they moved into a different ministry that will take them overseas.

This summer, Tom and Marguerite are back as the interim camp managers. They have great help from administrator Angela Upton, seasonal director Ben Johnson, and program director Hannah Jurus.

Both Ben and Hannah have attended and worked at this camp for many years. The campers have so much fun with them.

This anniversary summer looks very exciting! We have some of the most experienced staff yet and many fun activities. This will include: climbing, water rafting, inner-tubing, canoeing,

archery, crafts, riflery, hiking, wide games and water fun. Chapel times are a big part of Clearwater Bible camp. The campers love the singing and the Bible teaching.

To help celebrate this anniversary, the staff organized a youth rally that was held on Saturday, June 16, and a community open house followed on Sunday, June 24.

There’s still room for more campers this summer. Register your children for a time they will never forget.

Check out the camp at www.clearwaterbiblecamp.com .

NT Volunteer Centre will be hosting summer day camps for youth North Thompson Star/Journal The North Thompson Volunteer Centre (NTVIC) in Barriere are pleased to announce that Beverly Murphy has joined their staff.

“We are happy to have someone with such a great knowledge of the community, and with so much energy join us,” said NTVIC president Donna Kibble, “We are also happy to have Alex Harpauer and Ema Yurkiw working during the summer to organize and work with the youth during our summer programs.”

Kibble says for those students who are seeking exciting activities over the summer., the centre “... has tons of sports, crafts and games for ages 6-10 and 11-13”.

The first session will be free, and all others will be five dollars per day. All camps will run from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. daily, and two arts and crafts days have already been held.

Starting Monday, July 9 to 12, there will be a mixed sports camp all week; with sports such as soccer, netball, volleyball and basketball.

July 17 to 20, will be a pre-teen fun week for ages 10 to 13. Events will include obstacle courses, a watermelon eating contest, and much more.

July 23 to 27, will be nature week, with hiking, bug catching, nature crafts, etc.

July 31 to Aug. 3, will be theatre and fine arts week; where you can show off all of your acting and singing talents.

August 6 to 10, will be Olympics week where everyone can compete for the ‘gold’. There will also be a movie night hosted in Fadear Park Aug.13.

For more information on any of the above programs or events, or to register a youth, call the North Thompson Volunteer Centre at 250672-0033.

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Truckinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; the trout in B.C. for 35 years

By Grant Gale A Cranbrook area truck driver is a familiar face at Clearwater Trout Hatchery and in the North Thompson Valley.

Larry Fox has put in more than 35 years hauling trout for the provincial fish culture and lake-stocking program. He has been hauling specially equipped trailers since the mid-1970s for the B.C. government's Fish and Wildlife program and its successor, the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC. A f ish culturist always accompanied Fox, but the truck driver gained a lot of experience transporting fish. There were times when his resourcefulness and experience helped with some potentially serious situations. Fox was always more than just "the driver".

One of his more memorable trips occurred recently when the truck broke down on Roger's Pass.

He worked with the fish culturist from KTH, who monitored the fish while a replacement truck was provided. The run took an extra six hours, but the fish arrived in excellent condition.

As angler demands on lakes increased in the Cariboo and northern part of the province, the lack of a major trout production facility in the area

required fish to be produced and transferred from Kootenay Trout Hatchery (KTH) near Cranbrook. Prior to the purchase of the Clearwater facility in 1997, the fish were transferred into the much smaller Loon Creek Hatchery (LCH) south of Clinton.

These fish are reloaded into smaller trucks for delivery to the various lakes.

LCH used to receive 15 or more semi-trailer loads of fish. The first trailer used for these transfers was a refitted milk tanker. In the mid-1980s, a specially designed trailer replaced the original tanker. The new unit had updated oxygen delivery equipment and more compartments. This trailer can hold up to 175,000 fish depending on the size and species of fish.

The contract is always more than showing up with the truck to hook on and drive. Fox goes to the hatchery to move the trailer from its storage location to the pond building, and then has to be on hand while the fish are being loaded to move it between containers.

One truck had to be fitted with modified exhaust stacks when the doors in the new pond building at KTH were found to be too low.

But as Larry approaches retirement, he reflects back

on his involvement with the program.

This has always been his favorite contract, and he smiles every time he gets to talk about it.

Recent water and energy conservation measures adopted by the FFSBC means more fish are produced at Clearwater Hatchery, requiring fewer transfers. The transfer program will continue for some years yet, but Larry will be putting in fewer hours behind the wheel.

"That's OK" he says, "lots of other things to do".

But you can bet that when the hatchery calls, he will pretty much drop whatever he's doing.

(Above) A large tanker truck delivers fish from Clearwater Trout Hatchery to all areas of the province except Vancouver Island.

(Above) Truck driver Larry Fox adjusts his mirrors before leaving to make another delivery for the Freshwater Fisheries Society of B.C.

(Left) Trucker Larry Fox unloads a tanker full of young fish at Clearwater Trout Hatchery.

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Rain makes rainbows Wind and rain didn’t dampen the spirits of area youth, Gerri-Lee Genier, and a friend, during the Barriere Celebration of Art on June 23, 24. The girls quickly painted the above three words and colourful rainbow in the events youth tent. Pictured is Gerri-Lee Genier.

A small business armful Melanie Stutt says her small business can be an armful at times, as she brings out the colourful yarn she had for sale at the Barriere Bandshell July 1 celebrations. Stutt says all of the yarn she sells is made from fleece that she shears herself from the sheep she raises. The fleece is then shipped to a company that cleans, dyes, and spins the wool into yarn; which is then shipped back to the young entrepreneur. Stutt sells the yarn by the skein, or in packages, complete with instructions on how to make toques, or kiddie caps, giving the customer their choice of the many colours she has available.

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Small colourfull pots of lip gloss were made by grade six students Gerri-Lee Genier, Katlyn Palmer, Kathleen Janis, Ashley Bonneau, and Zyla Neighbour during the Power of Being a Girl program at Barriere Elementary.

“We’ve done lots of things together,” reports program co-ordinator Helen Fraser, “Yoga, posture, hair and make-up, and crafts like tie-dying T-shirts and most recently a class on how to make lip gloss.”

The lip gloss is made from beeswax, oil, food colouring and flavouring, and has turned out so well the girls are selling it to friends and family. The group meets a few times a month and plan to have more classes on entrepreneurial topics like designing logos.

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Plate-winning jockey’s success a foundation of family, faith and fearlessness For Woodbine jockey Justin Stein, who recently won the Queen’s Plate with Strait of Dover, and his wife, Renee, family, faith and a love for everything horses brought them together and has kept them even closer.

It was by no means a typical romantic scene nearly nine years ago in Barriere, a town of just over 1,200 people in central British Columbia, when the cowboy at heart, who has 705 career wins, met the city girl, who was working two jobs as a psychiatric nurse.

They were neighbours, but hadn’t met in the three months Renee had moved in to the adjacent 10-acre farm, her dream of owning horses on a quaint spot of land having finally coming true.

On August 2, 2003, tragedy struck Barriere, in the form of a massive forest fire.

“I arrived at my home to find that an evacuation order had been issued and the fire was only four kilometres away,” recalls Renee.

“I was informed by a truckload of people trying desperately to move horses to a safer location. It turned out the young adults were my next-door neighbours.”

People lower down in the valley were evacuating their horses to farms higher up.

When the Louis Creek sawmill exploded, families up the mountainside worked feverishly to evacuate dozens of the frightened animals.

Justin and his younger siblings were in a truck holding onto lead ropes attempting to run horses down to safer locations. The fire was cresting over the hills as people, some in trucks and some on foot, were working to rescue their horses by running them literally miles to safer locations.

“Miraculously, the fire jumped our road and burned out less than a block from my new home and Justin’s parents’ home,” remem-

bers Renee. “There is no reason other than a miracle that this fire stopped. Dozens of houses just down our road had been burnt to the ground, yet ours remained intact.

“As I would later find out, the handsome horse rescuer was Justin. He was working as a forest firefighter at the time and I was later blessed with getting to know his family and especially him.”

Their first date didn’t take place over a candlelit, four-course dinner. But in the eyes of both, it was perfect.

“Being a city kid, I thought there possibly could not be anything more attractive than a cowboy in wranglers breaking a horse next door,” offers Renee. “He won me over.”

The pair was engaged four months later. At the same time, Justin began to entertain the idea of becoming a jockey like his father, uncle and grandfather had done before him. He loved his life as a cowboy growing up and missed being around his ‘best friends,’ the horses.

After working horses in Kamloops for two months, a horseman told him ‘he might have something’ and suggested he move to Vancouver to pursue a career as a jockey.

Renee sold her animals and rented out her beloved farm to support Justin in pursuing his dream.

“It meant a lot to me to have that support,” says Justin. “You don’t know how things will turn out, but Renee stood behind me 100 per cent.”

Within four months, he was riding at Hastings Racetrack in Vancouver, and winning. The kid could ride.

After winning four races, along with 15 top-three finishes as an apprentice in 2004, including his first victory on August 28 with

Justin Stein and his wife Renee, first met in Barriere where they lived. They now reside in Eastern Canada, close to Woodbine Race Track where Justin recently won the coveted Queens Plate on Straight of Dover. The couple are pictured here with their three sons, Owen, Jeremy, and Elias.

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Mayne Stating, Justin dominated the Hastings standings one year later.

He was the runaway leading rider with 148 victories, eclipsing the Hastings apprentice record of 123 winners set by Dave Wilson in 1994. His closest competition had 104 wins.

When the 2005 meet ended in Vancouver, Justin headed east to Woodbine. In 97 mounts, he won 13 races at the Toronto oval, including the prep for the Valedictory Stakes with longshot Lettherebejustice.

Justin, whose year was also highlighted by the birth of his first son, Owen, was also named as a finalist for both the 2005 Sovereign Award (Canada’s Top Apprentice) and the Eclipse Award (North America’s Top Apprentice).

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His 23 per cent win average was 10th best in North America.

When the Woodbine campaign concluded, he flew back to British Columbia. Soon after, Justin and Renee were married.

“We decided to elope and were married in a little stone church in the winter in the middle of the Rocky Mountains by candlelight,” recollects Renee. “Our honeymoon was an incredible snowboarding adventure which suited us to a tee. One month later, we packed a mattress, fold-up crib, a chair and a few suitcases into a pull trailer and left B.C. for the chance at making it in Toronto.

We never looked back.”

In 2006, Justin recorded 109 wins at Woodbine, good enough to rank fourth in the colony. He was also a finalist for the second

consecutive year as Canada’s Top Apprentice.

From 2007-2010, he would win 67, 80, 71 and 58 races, respectively.

Although his numbers dipped, Justin’s resolve didn’t.

“The stress and strain of what he does isn’t something that’s easy to relate to,” offers Renee.

“It’s important for us to be there for one another in the tough moments. Being a jockey isn’t easy in so many ways. But he isn’t the type to give up.”

Justin has become accustomed to the highs and lows of racing.

“One minute, you’re winning a big race and the next, it’s a disappointing result,” notes Justin.

“You have to keep believing in yourself.” ...continued on page 19

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Christmas in July coming Twent-five crazy ladies went golfing in the rain on Tuesday, July 3.

Donna, Vicki and I had an excuse; Deb Rainer makes us go whether it rains or shines. But I certainly can’t speak for the sanity of the rest of them.

The only time I can remember being wetter was when Debbie made me go golfing with her and Susan Mitchell in Kelowna and at least that time Susan brought rain gear for us all. To add insult to injury we played from the whites.

For you non-golfers that means we played from the men’s tees, making the course much longer than when we play from the reds. As we drove up to each tee box you could hear me mutter “damn whites - whose idea was that?”. And yes, it was Debbie’s idea.

Donna Salle scored a 51 to win low gross for Flight #1 (by retro) and Susan Mitchell took low net, proving both ladies are not deterred by a little rain. I scored a 57 to win low gross for Flight #2 proving even I can get lucky now and then.

Christina LeCerf won low net. Angie Rainer, a most enjoyable cart mate won low gross for Flight #3 with a 58.

Susan Mitchell needed a wheelbarrow to carry home her winnings for her birdie on #7 and KP on #6 (River Adventure Co). Debbie Rainer (Flight #2) had long drive in 2 on #1 to

win the Knights Inn cerChinook Cove

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tificate. Trudy Scarlett did the same for Flight #1 to win the Our Little Secret Consignment Store certificate. Barb Smith had a long putt on #2 to win the Rainer Custom Cutting for Flight #3. Chris LeCerf did the long putt thing on #2 for Flight #2 sponsored by Shais Design while Erin Mitchell used a long drive to pick up the Flight #3 prize from Station House Restaurant. Carol Hindle took home a basketfull of Flight #1 prizes which include KP on #4 (Barb and Carman Smith), KP in 2 on #7 (Barriere Irly Building) and long drive on 8 (Bodi Mekanix).

Debbie LeGaree had a long putt on #5 for Flight #1 to take home the ValBella Studio certificate and Angie Rainer had a super long drive in 2 on the same hole (Flight #3 - Barriere A & W). Sue Paulhus hit closest to the “Lady Golfer” on Hole #8 to win the Barriere Massage certificate and Susan Bondar had a lng putt for Flight #3 on Hole #9 to win the Crystlee’s Hair Design certificate. I tucked to prizes into my back pocket - Country Store Antiques certificate for long putt on #9 and

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Rest in Peace goodie bags from North Thompson Funeral Services went to Sue Paulhus, Angie Rainer and Barb Smith. Five prizes went unearned (Carl’s Market Garden, Carol Patton CGA, AG Foods, Ron Wallace Trucking and Stamer Logging) putting the Hidden Score into play.

Winners were Brenda Carl, Joanne Lyle, Evelyn Lucas, Barb Smith and Lynda Beddington.

Supper in the clubhouse was nourishing and noisy, filling the room with laughter. We wished Barb Smith and Debbie Rainer a happy birthday and celebrated with cake.

I also wished the ladies born from October to March a happy birthday as they always miss out on having their birthdays celebrated. I didn’t, however, bring a cake for each of them.

And now I am off for points east - Turner Valley, Ottawa and New York City.

The way my luck runs you can expect warm sunny weather for the next three weeks. Don’t forget our next Ladies Fun Night on July 24th Christmas in July...turkey dinner with all the trimmings.

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SPORTS Kid’s Learn to Fish Day at Johnson Lake

By Barb Lewko Johnson Lake Resort The weekend was better suited for ducks, but the 6th annual ‘Kid’s Learn to Fish Days’ took place as planned on June 23 and 24, at Johnson Lake Resort.

Close to 50 plucky children braved the elements (including a thunder storm), and participated in two fun-filled days learning about freshwater fish and fishing. The two instructors from the Fraser Valley Trout Hatchery, Jessica and Alana, headed up the teaching program, and Mel Schmidt from the North Thompson Fish and Game club also participated, offering his many years of expertise and assistance.

Between them, they kept the children entertained and interested in learning such topics as fish habitat and identification, knot tying, rigging a fishing rod, and how to release a fish properly.

At the lunch break, the hungry crew had a barbecue hot dog lunch, after which there was casting

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The 6th annual ‘Kid’s Learn to Fish Days’ at Johnson Lake Resort saw close to 50 youngsters brave the elements to enjoy the event. Pictured is Geneva Depenning, participating in the fun of teaching her daughter Autumn to fish. practice on the lawn, then the long-awaited casting from the dock, as well as trolling from a rowboat in Little Johnson Lake for the trout. Also included in the day’s events was a tour of the spawning channel, where numerous large trout could be seen swimming in and around the spawning beds.

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Some people feel that an alcoholic drink at night helps them sleep. However, alcohol’s effect on sleep has been studied well, and although it can help initiate sleep, it doesn’t result in sleeping through the night. Generally, sleep quality was poorer in women who had a pre-bedtime drink.

A new type of hearing aid is now being marketed in Europe and the U.S. Called SoundBite, it directs sound through the jawbone and into the inner ear. The device is custome-made for each patient and is positioned onto the upper left or right molars.

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weather was not very cooperative, and there were some very wet fishermen; but the rain didn’t deter them from getting out there on the water!

Although no fish were caught, plenty could be seen swimming in the shallows. Each child went home with their own brand new fishing rod and tackle box, so there will be many more opportunities for this young generation of fishermen to practice their new skills.

This event was free to the participants, and a big thank you goes out to the sponsors who make it happen: the Family Fishing Society who supplied fishing rods and funding support, the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC who supplied the instructors, Inmet Mining who supplied fishing rods and tackle boxes, AG Foods who supplied much of

the food, Anglers Gift & Tackle who put together the fishing rod and tackle box give-aways, Turkey’s Party Makers for supplying the big (and much needed!) tent canopy, and Johnson Lake Resort for hosting the program and providing the venue.

“Learn to Fish” is a province-wide program designed by the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC to introduce more children to the wonderful sport of fishing. The FFSBC is a nonprofit organization that works in partnership with the provincial government to deliver the provincial fish stocking program as well as conservation fish culture services that support steelhead and sturgeon recovery programs.

Watch for notices next year as Johnson Lake hopes to put on the 7th annual Kids Learn to Fish Program in 2013.

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Interior Whitewater Expeditions accepted into Signature collection The Times Clearwater’s own Interior Whitewater Expeditions (IWE) has been accepted into the Canadian Tourism Commission’s prestigious Signature Experiences Collection.

“It’s very prestigious,” said Interior Whitewater owner Doug Trotter. “The Signature Experiences are supposed to be once-in-a-lifetime adventures.”

In particular, IWE’s five-day/ four-night multi-sport adventure called “Do You Believe in Magic?” is showcased in the collection.

The tour involves two days of canoeing on Mahood Lake, a hike from Mahood to the Clearwater River, and then two days of whitewater rafting on the Clearwater - all in Wells Gray Provincial Park.

Sights seen along the route include Sylvia and Goodwin falls along the Mahood River, and side-trips to see Moul and Spahats falls along the Clearwater.

Other sights include native pictographs that date back as far as 3,000 years.

Cost of the Do You Believe in Magic? trip is $1450 plus tax for an adult.

IWE has been offering the

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five-day trip for about eight years, said Trotter.

Everyone who has gone on it, including the guides, say it is awesome, he said.

Three or four years ago a couple from Saudi Arabia picked Do You Believe in Magic? after researching trips all around the World.

Last year a family from France and England completed the trip and then sent Trotter a photo album chronicling their adventures.

Being accepted as a Signature Experience means IWE can use

that designation in its advertisements and promotions, said Trotter.

The Canadian Tourism Commission will also advertise the adventure in its promotions around the world.

Interior Whitewater Expeditions was one of 48 businesses accepted into the Signature Experiences Collection this spring.

IWE was the only rafting company to be accepted into the collection this spring and remains one of only two rafting companies in the entire collection.

Unleash your inner Spielberg with the BC SPCA’s Paws and Claws Film Festival North Thompson Star/Journal Calling all aspiring filmmakers and wildlife fanatics!

The BC SPCA’s Wi l d Animal Rehabilitation Centre (Wild ARC) is now accepting film entries for the second annual Paws and Claws Film Festival, which showcases North American wildlife-inspired short films and documentaries.

Public screening and voting on the finalist films, as selected by festival organizers, will be held both online during October (dates TBA) and at a screening event on Oct. 21 in Victoria.

“We are really excit-

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ed to announce that this year’s Paws and Claws Film Festival has been expanded to accept wildlifeinspired f ilms from across Canada and the United States,” says Sara Dubois, manager of wildlife services at the BC SPCA. “Last year’s inaugural event was a great success.

We are excited to see what amazing wildlife footage our entrants will have in store for us this year.”

Dubois says the purpose of the Paws and Claws Film Festival is to promote awareness, knowledge and understanding of wildlife and nature through excellence in film. All filmmakers first time, amateur or

pros of any age - are invited to submit their take on the diversity of wildlife in North America and the challenges they face.

Wildlife may be shown in their natural habitats or, where applicable, in their adapted urban environments.

Specifically, “wildlife” includes free-living birds, mammals, amphibians, reptiles, fish and insects, but not exotic, feral or domestic animals, or wildlife in zoos or rehabilitation facilities.

Entry categories include three minutes or under, 12 minutes or under and 45 minutes or under. The film entry fee is $10

and films made in any style or genre from 2009 and on are eligible. Submission deadline is Sept. 28.

Awards will be presented to the top films in each of the three entry categories, as selected by festival organizers and public votes.

Formal announcement of the award winners will be held at Wild ARC’s annual fundraiser and dinner auction on Nov. 3, at CFB Esquimalt (Naden Wardroom).

Tickets will be available online.

For detailed information on how to submit material as well as other pertinent details please visit www.spca. bc.ca/filmfestival.

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William Gee (Whistling Will) of Courtenay looks down the barrel of his rifle during the Cowboy Action Shooting event hosted at Heffley Creek Gun Club on the Canada Day long weekend . The 11-year-old is a two-year Cowboy Action Shooting veteran, where competitors dress in Western garb, sport aliases, and take dead aim at targets.

Fall Fair Tidbits St t G Start Getting tti Ready R d For F The Th 2012 North Thompson Fall Fair & Rodeo Field crops, grains, potatoes and more Section 3 of North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo competitions, is all about field crops, grains, and fodder. Contrary to what that title suggests, you don’t necessarily have to have a whole field of anything to enter this (though for the hay it would likely help).

Division B is for field turnips and pumpkins, and even a separate class for carved pumpkins. This will be great practice for those planning on carving their own jack-o-lantern for Halloween.

Division C is for potatoes and covers several varieties - netted gems, warbas, norlands, and any other early or late variety.

For the grasses and grains Division A, there are classes for corn, Timothy, alfalfa, clover and assorted other types. The deadline for entry forms for this section is August 24, except for Division E, Baled Hay and Silage - for this division, the deadline is August 8. For more information about any of the above classes, contact the section convenor, Jane Milburn, at 250-672-9391, or pick up your copy of the Fall Fair Catalogue at local newsstands.

Remember to enter your home canning at the Fair Don’t forget to go berry-picking this year, and be sure to get enough to make your favourite flavour of jam or jelly for the Fair. The Home Canning section of the contests covers jams, marmalades, jellies, and canned fruits, and has separate categories for nearly every kind of fruit that grows in our climate. And not only fruits can be entered - you can also can vegetables, game and fish.

Have a pickle recipe that’s been in the family for years? Dig through your cookbook or recipe drawer and find it. This might be the year you win first prize!

Keep in mind, too, that if you use Bernardin mason jars, that there is a special set of classes just for those that include some awesome prizes.

Pick up a catalogue or go to: www.fallfair-rodeo.com

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Wandering the streets of a city with my camera I enjoy wandering city streets with my camera because I think the possibilities for photographs of cityscapes are endless.

Let me begin by saying that my wife and I were in Kelowna, B.C., doing cleanup and some renovations to a house we own and rent out.

The day had been long, and with lots of work done we had reached the time when we wanted to just stop, rest, and find something to eat.

Linda had said she had a craving for souv-

laki. I don’t’ get cravings the way she does. Hers are always for some specific taste or particular food, while mine is just for food. She, of course, gets irritated with me when she asks for my help, “What would you like?” and I respond, “Hmmm….food”. So we stopped, washed up, and found a Greek restaurant called Yamas where I ordered souvlaki and she ordered lamb.

Well, so much for her craving.

The day had been clear and bright, and at 7:30pm the sun was

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I began this by writing “The possibilities

Hints on a first time garden The anatomy of a garden by a ‘sometimes’ gardener.

If these words of wisdom don’t make you feel better about your inevitable demise, then you’re pretty well hopeless. Because this is from an oldtime, bona fide mixer of water, dirt, and fertilizer (that yucky looking brown stuff splattered all over a cow’s eating place and free for the taking).

My mother used to tell me to “look on the bright side of a problem”; it didn’t always work, but was always worth a try. I mean, ‘what the heck’, maybe

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one; take a yard, full of assorted size rocks and boulders. Don’t get greedy for a ‘first time’ garden, because those rocks are heavy. Lay down over them a mulch of sorts - like paper grocery bags if you’re a big eater (or newspaper). Then lay down an appropriate amount of dirt. Over the dirt, lay easy to grow seeds such as cucumbers, tomatoes, and onions; and ‘walk’ them into the ground.

If you have any room left in your garden, sew a few seeds of genus ‘Everlasting’, because that’s the last time it’s going to grow.

for photographs are endless.”

Summer in the vacation city of Kelowna mean streets filled with tourists walking or bicycle riding, exotic cars, prowling Harley Davidson motorcycles, and just about any kind of architecture one wants. A photographer only has to select a subject.

So after one of those meals that makes one so satisfied that you must bump up the tip a bit to the waitress, we wandered out into that exciting scene and Linda suggested I take her back to the house so I could do what a photographic opportunist like me is most fond of, wandering.

I spent my time looking up, over, and around, jaywalking, precariously standing in the street, and oblivious to those that have just as much right to a sidewalk as I do. I pointed my camera and made exposure after exposure, so totally preoccupied with what I was seeing and

John Enman Photo

Cityscape possibilities are endless. John Enman says when he composed this shot he “...wanted shadows on the concrete, glaring and reflecting glass, the contrast of bricks, concrete, metal, and glass, against the sky or other buildings, and patterns of everything”. the act of photographing that, I admit, I do get caught up in what I am photographing.

On this occasion I had decided to only capture parts or specific details of the architecture, and not the whole building, as part of the city’s landscape; just small parts of buildings that engaged me. I wanted shadows on the concrete, glaring and reflecting glass, the contrast of bricks, concrete, metal, and glass, against the sky or other buildings, and patterns of everything.

Our dinner had lasted long and the return trip taking my wife home

took away time so I had to move fast, because evening shadows were growing and starting to take over the valleys between the tall buildings in a dim, flat scene, without the defining contrast that separates features.

When I finally put the lens cap on my camera and headed for the car I did notice bright neon signs turning on and bright light pouring from a couple of nearby bars, but both had some intense looking characters glaring menacingly at me and my camera, so I continued walking without composing a picture. I’ll leave those

shots for another day when I can shoot and rush off without being weighed down with too much Greek food, or better yet, to younger photojournalists. I’ll stick to photographing buildings.

These are my thoughts this week.

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cooking liquid, the juice of 1 small lemon,soy sauce & a pinch of sugar. Shred (or chop fine) chicken breasts & add to the noodle & vegetable & shredded bok choy, & half the peanut dressing. Gently toss together to mix, drizzle over the remaining dressing, & serve.

A Classic Applesauce Cake 1/3 cup butter 1 cup sugar 1 egg 1 12 cups flour 1 tbsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp cloves 1/4 tsp allspice 1 cup applesauce 1/2 cup raisins Cream butter & sugar until fluffy, beat in egg thoroughly. Add dry ingredients alternately with applesauce to creamed mixture.

Beat until well blended. Stir in raisings. Pour into greased 9 in. square baking pan. Bake at 350 F for 45 to 50 mins.

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Bright Pepper & Salami Salad 8 oz pasta (fusili, bow tie) 3 tbsp vinaigrette dressing 1 green pepper 1 red pepper 1 yellow pepper 1 small red onion 100 g salami 3 1/2 oz arugula (or fresh spinach leaves) Cook pasta according to instructions or until al dente, Drain, put into a large bowl & toss while hot with the vinaigrette. Set aside. Thinly slice the peppers, onion, & salami into

strips . Add to the pasta with the arugula & toss gently. I use baby spinach instead of arugula, its a little more family friendly.

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FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY

House, 4307 Hwy 5. 10am-2pm. Info call Donna 672-5159.

Gordy West Band. Tickets at the door.

Barriere Firefighters’ Practice: Barriere Firehall, Thurs., Sep 1-3 - NT Fall Fair & Rodeo @ Fall Fair Grounds 7pm Sep 8 - Garden Club Harvest Fest. 1-4pm @ Barriere Barriere Food Bank: Every other Wed. June 1, 10am--noon.

Community Garden.

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

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

Barriere Hospice: Every 2 weeks. 250-672-9391 Army Cadets - 2941 RCACC Cadet Corp. - Tues. 6:30pm, ages 12-18, Legion Basement. New Recruits Welcome. Marc Barriere Quilting Club: 2nd & 4th Thurs.of mth, 4pm at the Barriere Food Bank: Judy 250-672-5275 or Fran 250-672672-9681.

Baha’i Night: Fri., 7:30pm, Marge Mitchell’s home. 672-5615 2012.

Barriere Adult Day Program: Mon. & Wed. 9-2. Lunch, crafts Barriere Search & Rescue: 2nd Tues. of mth, 7pm. Training on 4th Tues. of mth, 7pm. & music at the Seniors Ctr. Sherry Jardine 672-5121 BSS PAC & Booster Club: 2nd Mon. of mth, 6:30pm.

Barriere & District Heritage Society: 3rd Wed. of mth, Barriere Survivors of Brain Injuries: Call John at 250-3721pm at NTVIC in the winter, at Museum in the summer.

1799.

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

Barriere Youth Choir: Every Thurs., 7pm @ Church of St. www.barrieredistrictridingclub.webs.com. Info Cherie 672Paul. All youth welcome. Info call Leah Jones 250-957-8440.

9341 Bethany Baptist Church Prayer: Every Tues., 7pm.

Barriere & District Seniors Events: Mon. Whist 7pm, Tues. & Thurs. Carpet Bowling 10am, Wed. Fun Cards 1pm, Carpet Bowling: Mon, Wed, & Fri., 9:30am-12 @ Little Fort 672-9627 Hall.

Barriere Cancer Support: 672-9263, 672-0017 or 672-1890 Community Kitchen: If interested call Dede 554-3134.

Barriere Community Choir: Every Wed., 7pm @ Church of Community Soup Day: Christian Life Assembly on Annesty St. Paul. All adults welcome. Info call Leah Jones 250-957Rd. 3rd Mon. of every mth.

8440.

Council of Senior Citizens: Devoted to improving quality of Barriere Curling Club: Oct.-Mar. Curling, league & bonspiels. life for seniors. Call 604-576-9734 or email ecbayer@shaw.ca.

Barriere Elementary PAC: 1st Mon. of mth, call 672-9916 Crib: Barriere Legion 242, every Wed. 7:30pm, Sept. to May. Crib: Mon. & Fri. 1-4pm @ Little Fort Hall.

Barriere Farmer’s Market: Thursdays. Sam’s Pizza & Rib

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 250-6742135 (Clw) or 250-682-6444 (Barriere).

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

North Thompson Star Journal Monday, July 9, 2012

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250.672.5611 fax 250.672.9900 email office@starjournal.net Services

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Rentals

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Help Wanted

Fitness/Exercise

An Alberta Construction Company is hiring dozer, excavator and labour/rock truck operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilfield road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051.

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

Call 250-319-8023.

Heavy Duty Machinery

Mobile Homes & Pads

Mobile Homes & Pads

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

Barriere: 2 bdrm, 2 bath, on acreage. All appl. Close to town. NS/RR. $700/mo. 250672-0063

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

250-672-2162

Help Wanted

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Employment

359 Borthwick Ave, Box 1020, Barriere, V0E 1E0 250250.672.5611 672-5611 •Fax Ph: Fax:250-672-9 250.672.9900

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

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Advertisers are reminded that Provincial legislation forbids the publication of ads which discriminate against any person because of race, religion, sex, color, nationality, ancestry or place of origin or age, unless the condition is justified by a bona fide requirement for the work involved.

Readers; in ads where ‘male’ is referred to, please read also as ‘female’ and where ‘female’ is used, read also ‘male’.

NOTE: When ordering items out of province, the purchaser is responsible to pay provincial sales tax. Do not send money in response to an advertisement without confirming the credentials of that business, and be aware that some telephone numbers will be charged for by the minute

Cook wanted for small camp.

Ph. 250-672-1025 Couple With Horses. Large Central BC Cattle Ranch seeks couple with horses to spend summer on range with cattle herd in the spectacular Chilcotin country. Travel trailer provided for housing. Low pay, but an adventure of a lifetime.

Alexis Creek Ranch (425) 4818451 Email: cblakey@wesmar.com

Trades, Technical CABLE PLOW and Drill Operator. Well-established company provides underground telecommunication installations throughout Alberta. Experience required. Accommodation and meal per diem provided. Email resume; catearmstrong@ grahamsbackhoe.com HIRING ironworkers and welders immediately. Please email resume to: snoel@tru-steel.ca

Work Wanted

Announcements

Coming Events CALLING ALL Jokers! Former teachers & students. John Oliver Secondary’s 100th Anniversary September 21 & 22, 2012.

Pre-registration required. Early Bird ends July 15th. www.jo100.ca, joanniversary@gmail.com.

Hospital Gift Corner Open Monday - Friday 10 am - 1 pm RED CROSS SWIMMING lessons and AQUAFIT CLASSES!! CONTACT: Leah Jones 250-957-8440 redpepper62@live.ca

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

Volunteers always needed.

Call 250-674-2135.

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

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

Great deals - low prices

Wanted: Vendors of local foodstuffs and products at the Clearwater Farmers Market.

250-674-3444

Personals AA meetings every Wed. #11 Lodge Dr., side door. Roll call 8 p.m. 250-674-7155 or 250674-7313 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

Employment Business Opportunities $30,000-$400,000yr.

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Drivers/Courier/ Trucking MATCO. CLASS 1 Household Goods Drivers 2 years experience required. $5000 sign-on bonus. *Terms and conditions apply*. Competitive Wages.

Contact: Dana Watson, Fax 780-484-8800 dana.watson@matco.ca

Education/Trade Schools MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION Rated #2 for at-home jobs.

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Take advantage of low monthly payments. 1-800-466-1535 www.canscribe.com admissions@canscribe.com TRAIN TO BE AN Apartment/Condominium Manager at home! We have jobs across Canada. Thousands of graduates working. 31 years of success! Government certified. www.RMTI.ca or 1-800-6658339, 604-681-5456.

Farm Workers AUSTRALIA/NEW Zealand dairy, beef, sheep, crop enterprises have opportunities for trainees to live & work Down Under. Apply now! Ph:1-888598-4415 www.agriventure.com

Hairstylists New Walk-in Barber Shop.

Hot shaves. Located at Barry’s Treasures - side door.

778-208-9432

Clearwater: Attn low income seniors & persons w/handicaps. New HAFI program by BC Housing funds up to $20,000 to make modifications to your home. (Replaces the RRAP program). Call building contractor Hans Ounpuu for more info. 250-674-3875 Need some help with those odd jobs you don’t have time for? Call Keiran Jones at 250-674-3051

Services

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

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Photography / Video Need a professional 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

PHOTOS

by Keith McNeill Digital and film photographs.

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

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).

Ph. 250-674-1032

Misc Services DROWNING IN Debt? Helping Canadians 25 years. Lower payments by 30%, or cut debts 70% thru Settlements.

Avoid bankruptcy! Free consultation. Toll Free 1 877-5563500 www.mydebtsolution.com GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed?

Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: It’s That Simple.

Your credit/age/income is not an issue. 1-800-587-2161.

M O N E Y P R OV I D E R . C O M . $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660.

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

Sue Ludtke - 250-587-6357

Merchandise for Sale

Appliances 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.

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

12’ boat w/motor, oars, etc.

Antique agri-collection: 4 steel wagon wheels, 1 combine wheel, 1 plow & other misc. items.Best offer 250-672-9627 950 Western Rugged 2-cycle generator, $120.00; 1500 W Honda 4-cycle generator, $400.00. Ph. 250-674-3517 Addition for sale. 10’ x 36’. Vinyl siding exterior, drywall interior. As is, where is. First $1000 takes it. 250-587-6151.

Electric Wheelchair, comes w/battery charger & new batteries. $1,000. 250-672-5537 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available.

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

STEEL BUILDING - Huge clearance sale! 20x24 $4,658.

25x28 $5,295. 30x40 $7,790.

32x54 $10,600.

40x58 $14,895. 47x78 $19,838. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca.

Misc. Wanted I Buy Old Coins & Collections Olympic, Gold Silver Coins etc Call Chad 250-863-3082 Local Used Postage Stamps Support International Scouting by donating used stamps which are sorted & sold to raise money for the International Development Fund of the International Scout & Guide Fellowship. This fund pays for training for Scouters in the third world.

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

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

Business for Sale LIVE THE Dream. Harbours End Marine, 27 year history on beautiful Salt Spring Island, BC “the best place on earth!”

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

For Sale By Owner 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.

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent 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.

Avail immed. (250)672-9241

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

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

CUSTOMER SERVICE: Jim’s Food Market & Subway A0212A CASHIER: Part time Barriere Petro Can J1212C BREAKFAST COOK: summer, Mike Wiegele J2212 SOUS CHEF: summer, Mike Wiegele J2212A BUS PERSON: summer, Mike Wiegele J2212B HOUSEKEEPER: summer, Mike Wiegele J2212C LINE COOK EVENINGS: summer, Mike Wiegele J2212D PREP COOK: summer, Mike Wiegele J2212E SERVER: summer, Mike Wiegele J2212F COOK: Knight’s Inn J2312 BAR SERVER: Knight’s Inn J2312A VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED FOR THE FOLLOWING: North Thompson Fall Fair: Donna Kibble 250-672-5672

Monument Society: Contact-Jill Hayward 250-672-5611 SKILL DEVELOPMENT: If you have been on Employment Insurance in the past 3 years (5 years maternity) and 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.

“The Employment Program of British Columbia is funded by the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia” In Partnership with Barriere & District Chamber of Commerce and Yellowhead Community Services

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 Customer Service: FT/Clw #0625 Housekeeper: PT/Seasonal/Clw #0624 Customer Service Employee: 3 pos. FT/PT Little Fort #0623 Room Attendants: 2 pos. FT/PT Blue River #0622 Babysitter: Casual/Clw #0621 General Farm Worker: FT/Clw #0620 Accounts Payable & Accounting Clerk: FT/Blue River #0618 Human Resources Coordinator & Payroll Admin: FT/Blue River #0617 Front Desk Attendant: Seasonal/Blue River #0616 Administrative Assistant: FT/Blue River BC #0615 Line Cook: FT/PT Little Fort #0614 Server: PT/Clw #0613 Chambermaid: PT/Clw #0612 Live In Motel Manager: FT/Clw #0611 Housekeeper: Seasonal/Clw #0610 Labourer: 3-pos. Casual/Clw #0609 Janitor: Casual/Clw #0608 Cashier: 2 pos. FT/PT/Blue River #0607 Sales/Marketing: FT/Clw #0603 Custom Wood Furniture Maker: FT/Blue River #0602 Sales/Service: FT/Barriere #0601 Housekeeper: PT/Little Fort #0527 Café Cook: PT/Little Fort #0526 Waitress/Waiter: FT/Clw #0519 Housekeeper: Seasonal/Clw #0517 Restaurant Server: Seasonal/Clw #0516 Home Share Provider/Roommate: FT/Clw #0509 Reservations Coordinator: FT/Blue River #0507 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: 4 pos./Seas./Clw #0414 Barista: 2 pos./Seasonal/Clw #0412 Controller: FT/Blue River #0411 Housekeeper: Summer Season/Blue River #0407 Housekeeper: PT/Seasonal/3pos./Clw #0403 Line Cooks: 2 F/T, 1 P/T position/Blue River #0305 Volunteer Firefighter: 7 pos./Clw #0205 Class 1 Driving Instructor: FT/Clw #0201 GENERAL INFORMATION • Free Workshops: Call 250-674-2928 to register • 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 per month for the summer months to the Blue River Library. Next visit is Tuesday July 10th. If a one on one appointment is 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

The eyes have it Fetch a Friend from the SPCA today! spca.bc.ca

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Monday, July 09, 2012 North Thompson Star/Journal

Rentals

O B I T UA R I E S

Homes for Rent Barriere: 3 bdrm, 2 bath Rancher. No indoor pets, NS. Near amenities. $1200.00/mo 604-392-9016 Clearwater 4-bdrm 2-bath house, one acre fenced yd.

Avail July 15. DD & Ref. req. $950/mo. 250-587-6317.

Clearwater: 4 bdrm home, Weyerhaeuser sub, N/S, N/P, $900/mo. Ph. 250-674-3772 Lvg msg.

Transportation

Antiques / Classics

In loving memory

In loving memory

Don Piper

C. R. Dwight Johnson

February 26, 1933 – July 5, 2012

August 30, 1945 – June 20, 2012

Silently, as the stars wheeled in the heavens and a new day began, Thursday, July 5, Don Piper began his passage into the world to come.

In hospital in Kamloops for the past two weeks, Don was finally pain-free and at peace, in the company of family.

A resident of the North Thompson for the past 22 years, Don was born in Peers, Alberta, Feb. 26, 1933, was raised on the Lower Mainland, and found his true home in the Chilcotin in 1964. He found his life partner, Ann, during a sojourn at Williams Lake, where youngest son Don Junior was born.

The Pipers were a blended, extended and occasionally rowdily happy family.

Don was predeceased by his five siblings, Walter, Hortense, Adelaide, Frank and Mary.

He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Ann, at Barriere, “the Big Kids,” David (Lydia) at Terrace and in the Yukon, Patsy

(Charles) Grimshire in Northern Alberta, Buddy (Carol) in Prince George, Shelly (Vince) Ubell at Quesnel and Wes (Kelly) at Kitimat, and Don Junior, at Little Fort. Also surviving are 11 grandchildren, Sherry, Cody, Julian, Charlie Anne, Joseph, Brandi-Marie, Sean, Sheldon, Maria Dulce, Marion Rose and Mary May, and four greatgrandchildren, Avalon Rose, Kaden, Damien and Madison. As well, Don leaves a long list of nieces and nephews and their growing families.

Cremation; a quiet gathering of family and friends will be planned for later in the summer.

CHURCH DIRECTORY

CHURCH OF ST. PAUL

4464 Barriere Town Road

Worship Sunday 11:00

With deep sadness we announce the sudden passing of Dwight Johnson on June 20, 2012, at his home on Lemieux Creek Road in Little Fort, B.C. Dwight was born at Kelowna, B.C., on August 30, 1945, and married Cheryl Joanne Zado at Armstong, B.C., on September 8, 1968. Dwight and Cheryl moved to their mountain home on Lemieux Creek Road, in Little Fort, B.C., in August 1970. He was a good neighbour, a caring friend, and always lived his religion with his many acts of kindness in the community.

Dwight was an energetic person and always up to a challenge. Dwight and Cheryl spent six years in the Islands of Micronesia, and one year in The Gambia, West Africa, as missionaries for the Seventhday Adventist Church.

Dwight taught grades 5 to 10 (general education), Adult Education, Poultry Management, and the Mittleider method of gardening. He

also did maintenance on various mission schools throughout the Islands. Dwight was a ham radio operator and spent many hours communicating with people around the world.

A highlight of Dwight’s life was the publication of his book “Journey Into Time” in 2007, which was the culmination of his in-depth study of the Biblical book of Revelation. Over the past year Dwight had been researching for a second book.

Dwight and Cheryl home schooled their children, Chad and Ewanah, through grades 1 to 9. Chad went on to become a Nurse Practitioner,

currently employed in the state of Texas; Ewanah a Medical Doctor specializing in Internal Medicine, currently employed as a Hospitalist in the state of Michigan.

Dwight leaves to mourn his beloved wife Cheryl, son Chad (Landy), daughter Ewanah (Rafal), and his grandchildren Lindsey, Kelsey, Julian, Adrian, and Anna, as well as his niece Marlayna (Nathan), who shared their home for seven years. The family looks forward to being reunited with Dwight on that glorious resurrection morning.

The family would like to thank the Paramedics, RCMP officer, and Drake Smith for their compassionate assistance. A Celebration of Dwight’s Life will be held in the Little Fort Hall on August 6, 2012, at 3:00 p.m.

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

NorthThompsonFuneral. com

A worshipping community of Anglicans, United & Lutherans

All Are Welcome Auto Financing

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

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Cataract patients will now receive foldable intraocular lenses free of charge.

Foldable monofocal lenses rather than rigid lenses - are now the standard of care for cataract surgeries and will be provided by the health authority.

Previously, patients purchased lenses directly from their sur-

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geons at a range of prices from $210 to $500.

Health authorities also now offer specialty lenses, such as multifocals, at a standard, reduced price. The price will depend on the specific type of lens.

Patients who choose specialty lenses will have to pay only the cost difference between the price of the lenses they choose and the foldable monofocal lens.

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Jockey’s success a foundation of family, faith and fearlessness That perseverance would pay off in the form of 102 wins at Woodbine in 2011, a campaign that saw him finish fourth in the standings.

“It was crazy last year,” says Justin. “I did keep track of the number of wins I had. I keep the programs from the big racing days in the calendar, the Queen’s Plate, in the summer, and the big races like the Woodbine Mile and Canadian International, that take place in the fall. I’ll look at them only on those days to see where I am. In 2010, it was a slow year. Last year, I could see the big improvement.”

There were plenty of reasons to celebrate.

He took the Eclipse Stakes with fan favourite Fifty Proof, the Kenora with Quick Code, the Labeeb with Stormy Lord and the Overskate with Gypsy Ring, recording $4,961,691 in purse earnings and posting 326 top-three finishes at the Toronto oval.

Woodbine-based trainer Ian Black handed Justin the reins of Stormy Lord for September’s $250,000 President’s Cup at Parx in Philadelphia. The son of Stormy Atlantic, bred in Ontario by his owner, Kinghaven Farms, won the turf race by 1 1/4 lengths.

It was yet another memorable moment in a year of many.

“When I looked at one of the programs in September, I saw there was a chance to hit 100 wins,” recalls Justin. “Never in my wildest dreams did I think

I’d get there. But I was a better rider than I was in 2010.

Confidence counts for a lot and I think that’s what people saw.”

His family also saw more of him.

Long before Mayne Stating won that $7,000 claiming race on a hot summer’s day, Renee knew there would be sacrifices that came with the sport.

On most days during Woodbine’s 167-day Thoroughbred meet, Justin is up long before his three sons, out the door before the sun comes up, home a couple of hours before it’s time for everyone to turn their lights out.

Yet, in spite of the demands of his career, Justin, Renee and their three sons Owen, Jeremy and Elias (they are also looking to adopt a child in the near future) f ind strength through stability in their family life.

It was something Neal Wilson, Justin’s jockey agent, took notice of right away when he took over his book in 2011.

“He’s just a good kid who loves doing what he does,” praises Wilson. “In terms of riding, his patience and confidence in the horses are his biggest assets. Morally, he has a respect for everybody, his family and everyone at the racetrack. Whether he’s riding for someone who has two horses or 200, he treats everyone the same way. You can’t teach that as an agent. That’s just who he is.”

In a sport where a 20 per cent win average is equivalent to

batting .300 in baseball, Justin can put a day on the racetrack, regardless of the outcome, into perspective.

“My family life, it’s perfect,” acknowledges Justin, who points to his victory with Gypsy Ring in the Overskate as one of his most cherished wins in 2011.

“There was a little more stress because we were doing so well, but when I came home, we did things together. We had a lot of fun.”

Whether he makes a trip or two to the winner’s circle, gets nosed out at the finish line, or winds up crossing the wire last, at the end of each racing day, during his 30-minute drive home to Caledon, the 32-year-old rider reminds himself of what does represent a sure thing.

“Life away from home can be hectic, full of ups and downs. At home, it’s just the opposite.”

A trip to Guatemala over the winter, where Justin was part of a group from his local parish that traveled to the South American country to help build a church, once again gave him time to reflect on family.

“It made me very grateful for a lot of things in my life, where I’m from, my wife and children, for what I am able to have,” says Justin. “Everyone was friendly, but it’s tough to see...a lot of people have nothing. You come away from the experience a better person.”

Now, his focus is on the 2012 Woodbine campaign.

“I went into it with a lot of

Jockey Justin Stein with the Queens Plate Trophy after the record setting race aboard Strait of Dover on June 30 at Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto.

Submitted photo: confidence,” he states. “I feel as though I have everything in my life that I could ever want or need.”

He also wears his heart on his sleeve, so to speak.

“My whole left arm is pretty much covered in tattoos,” says Justin. “I have three pieces on my right arm. My wife’s name is just over my heart. I have my dog tattooed on my left calf, he’s a border collie. I have lots.

I can’t put a number on it.

“Every once in a while I get tired of the pain of getting tattoos and I’ll take a year off, but then I’ll get hungry for one,” he continues. “I’d like to get some-

thing for my boys, for my job, things that are significant to me.

Maybe something for my belief and faith in Jesus.”

Win or lose, Renee is proud of who her husband is, on and off the track.

“He has a fearlessness about him where he faces everything head-on. But he does everything with a strong work ethic, strong faith, strong morals and honourably. I applaud that.” ~ Article courtesy of Chris Lomon and Woodbine Entertainment G ro u p , with thanks to Canadian Thoroughbred / horse-canada. com

Rev. Graham Brownmiller to leave Church of St. Paul “Summer time, / and the living is easy … / one of these mornings / you’re going to rise up singing / then you’ll spread your wings / and you’ll take to the sky.” (“Summertime” by George Gershwin) It may officially be summer, but we here in the North Thompson are definitely trying to see the easy living of summertime – the weather is not quite as many of us want or expect it.

But summertime is not just about going to the beach, getting a suntan, hanging out with friends and visitors (although those are mighty fun things to do!), to me, summertime is about change.

Summertime is about

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changing attitudes and changing perceptions and changing lives; some people find that during the summer they are able to rest and relax a bit more and get some of the neglected household

chores done; others find that they spend time connecting at a deeper level with people they haven’t seen for a while.

I wonder what this ‘summer’ of ours is teaching us at this point. Perhaps it is teaching us to take on an ‘attitude of gratitude’ and be thankful for the rain that nurtures and sustains and protects. Perhaps it is reminding us that there are other things in the world to be more worried about than how upset we are with the weather.

Perhaps it is a reminder that the One who Creates, creates all things.

This season of change is especially real in my own life this year, and the life of the churches with whom I am honoured to serve. I have accepted a call away from the North Thompson to another church in New Westminster.

This change is one that is both sad and exciting; this summertime is one in which I get to continue rising, and continue taking

to the sky supported by a whole host of witnesses: those I have met and those I have yet to meet.

Clearwater United Church and the Church of St. Paul (Barriere) will also get to spread their wings (once again) and welcome someone new into leadership and servantship and the gracious towns of Barriere and Clearwater will open their arms and say ‘welcome.’

Summertime easy living is just beginning,

but the changes that we get to experience will be with us for a lifetime. The goodbyes are just starting, and the relationships will remain firmly in the lived experiences of those

whose lives have been touched.

Thank you for helping me see the grace of God in this time, and in this place. Blessed be and thanks be!

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