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He didn’t believe it! And it took some convincing for Barriere resident Keith Moore to believe he is the communitiy’s newest Citizen of the Year. On being given the news, Keith looked puzzled and said, “That must be a mistake, I know I have been nominated, but being selected for this honour must be a mistake.” Keith’s reaction was not surprising. This has been a whirlwind month for him, as one award after another is bestowed. On Oct. 10, he received the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal for his dedication and longtime volunteering to his community, and for his service in World War II with the British Columbia Regiment (Duke of Connaught’s Own). Keith is also scheduled to receive his 60 Year Pin from the Barriere Branch 242 Royal Canadian Legion on Oct. 26. And now he will have another date when the community will gather to recognize his contributions at the Barriere Citizen of The Year Banquet which will have a time and place announced within this newspaper over the next few weeks. Once the news that he had been chosen to receive the Citizen of the Year Award had sunk in, Keith stated, “I didn’t do it all by myself; no matter what I did, I had good support from the community.” Community support is what Keith Moore has been more than exemplary at over the past 60 years; since moving with his family from Blucher Hall to Barriere. It was then that Keith worked at the Tolko Mill in Louis Creek, and his volunteer work in the community began at the same time. “We started the Barriere Legion in 1952 – 53,” said Keith, “We received our charter at that time, and I have been a member since then. Of course, I was only
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one of many volunteers.” In 1965, he became a member of the Barriere Volunteer Fire Department until 1975. “We had a heck of a good crew,” said Keith, who was also the first driver for the fledgling Barriere Ambulance Service. “It didn’t look much like an ambulance back then, it was only a re-modeled van, but it was a start, and it filled a real need in the area.” Keith tells that eventually he and his wife moved to Revelstoke where he worked as maintenance supervisor at the Downie Revelstoke Sawmill for several years. Sometime later, the couple moved to Sicamous where they operated a B&B, but eventually sold their home, and since Keith was retired, decided to travel for awhile. However, it was not long before they moved back to the Barriere area, first to East Barriere Lake, and then decided to buy an apartment in Barriere. “We came back just in time to finish the Barriere Senior’s Hall,” said Keith with a smile. He then served as president of the Barriere Senior’s Society for four years, and has been an active member as well as a director for Barriere Rural Crime Watch. “Barriere is the best place to raise a family,” says Keith, “Of all the other places I have lived, here is where I am at home. I will stay in Barriere until I can’t keep my driver’s license anymore, and then I will move to Kamloops to be close to my wife Eleanor who has lived in a care home there for several years.” The Barriere Legion submitted Keith Moore’s nomination for Citizen of the year, stating, “Keith is an active member of our Branch, where he has served two terms of two years each as president: he also served in other executive positions. ...Keith continues to attend meetings when he is able, and actively supports fund raising events... He is always available for us to ask advice when we need it. ...As you can see, Keith was, and still is, an active member of our community.” Keith Moore is now in his 91st year.
Don’t miss that four-way stop The new four-way stop at the corner of Barriere Town Road and Salle Road (next to the post office) has kept local RCMP busy since the signs went up last Sunday. Although many drivers are seeing the new signs and stopping (as pictured), there are still a large number of motorists who are driving on through. This is keeping police on the alert as they continuously stop the offenders and point out the signs, as the pictured RCMP vehicle was in the process of doing last Tuesday.
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The uncertain future of Brennan Creek School Brennan Creek School opened in 1958, and now, 54 years later it may be closed. It is always upsetting to see a community school close its doors. However, with enrollment expected to decline to a mere three students for the 20132014 school year, the Board of Education for School District No. 73 is considering doing just that. To close now will result in the three students currently in the community being transported to Barriere Elementary via an existing bus route; a long and tedious trip for students, especially in the winter months. Back in 2009, the School District received a report that said closing the school would result in a savings of approximately $3,500. The recommendation made at that time was to keep the school open, as the savings by closing would be minimal. Today the School District feels the savings outweigh the distance and travel time that students will be riding the school bus to Barriere. This is of course is a concern for those raising families in Brennan Creek, and for those who may be planning to do so in the future. There is also much discussion on what to do with the school property if it is closed. The holding includes acreage directly adjacent to Adams Lake, and of course the school building itself. Is this an opportunity for the School District to market the property for good market value due to its desirable location, or will the School District retain the property as they have done with many other schools that have closed? There is also some discussion circulating that the property could be leased to the Thompson Okanagan Regional District for a Regional Park. TNRD Area ‘O’ alternate director Mike Fennell says he is very much in favour of this. Which will retain the accessibility of the spot for Brennan Creek residents to enjoy the beach and lake side, while possibly utilizing the school as a community centre. There seems to be a number of options and discussions circulating about the future of this small one room school that sits on the banks of Adams Lake, and as a result, SD 73 will be holding a public meeting there on Nov. 5. The public meeting will be to discuss the possible closure of Brennan Creek Elementary, and will start at 7 p.m., at the school, 6200 Adams West FSR. For those who would like the opportunity to voice their concerns, it is suggested you contact Elaine Burns at 250-374-0679 at least one week prior to the meeting date to schedule your presentation. A written copy of the presentation should be provided in advance of the meeting. Copies can be mailed to 1383 9th Ave., Kamloops, B.C., V2C 3X7, attention: Board of Education; or they can be emailed to facilityinput@sd73.bc.ca. Before we see this unique piece of area history disappear, I would encourage the public to make sure you are there. The North Thompson Star/Journal is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a selfregulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C., V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org.
Heffley Creek Gun Club in need of new blood and support To the editor; An eventful summer is over and the time for the Heffley Creek Gun Club AGM is again approaching. The present table of off icers are making a very strong appeal to the membership. We need members to step up to the plate and do their part to ensure that the Heffley Creek Gun Club can continue to properly function under the Societies Act in the future.
This means that we need new blood on the executive, and more members to help with the maintenance of the range. The group we have now has served for many terms, and it is time to give a few of them a break and introduce new faces to the inner workings of this club. The executive only holds a maximum of f ive meetings a year, plus the AGM. Please think about
it. Six nights out of 365 is really not too much to ask from a member, one or two years a decade. As well, we hold just a few work parties each year. As of this date, we are looking for a new treasurer, secretary and a pistol director, but every position is always up for change. Executive changes bring new ideas, and introduces more people to the running of the club, and will
ensure that shooting sports remain interesting, fun, and appealing to the present membership and the next generations. Please come and show your support for the club on Nov. 4, at the Lotus Inn, 512 Tranquille Road, Kamloops, starting at 6 p.m. with supper, and then the meeting at 7 p.m. Ron Gabler President Heffley Creek Gun Club
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Beyond the Beetle: An action plan for healthy forests VICTORIA - With the release of ‘Beyond the Beetle: A Mid-Term Timber Supply Action Plan’, we have outlined a clear strategy to help our forests recover from the damage done by the mountain pine beetle infestation. Unfortunately, the release of the action plan has led to the spread of misinformation and it’s important for your readers to know the facts. Government is not advocating logging in reserves. Reserves have been set up to manage crucial wildlife habitat, biodiversity, viewscapes and old growth forests. Those reserves are important and need to be kept. If a community believes the reserves no longer serve these purposes, they can initiate a discussion with government. Only then would government consider altering any of those designations. Along with having community support, any proposed changes must be ecologically sound and supported by science. Any such proposals will be considered on a caseby-case basis. Managing our forests is a complex issue, but the outcome we all want is simple: an industry that continues to support workers and communities. In coming up with this plan, we’re building on the $884 million we have
spent since 2001 fighting the infestation and its environmental and economic impacts. We’re advocating for better use of the wood in beetle-affected areas, as opposed to increasing the number of trees cut. Not all beetledamaged timber will supply sawmills, but it will supply the growing wood bioeconomy sector. Any areas harvested will be reforested with improved seed and start to contribute ecological values sooner than they might otherwise. The action plan includes a 10-year forest inventory plan, with the first five years focused on re-inventorying the hardest-hit mountain pine beetle areas - work which is already well underway. Critics say this work should have started sooner, but while the pine beetle epidemic was at its peak, the everchanging landscape of the beetle’s destruction made it difficult to carry out a comprehensive inventory. We are investing in innovative silviculture practices to grow more trees and grow them faster, and are working with licensees on comprehensive plans that cover the entire timber supply areas. These plans contribute to growing fibre but they are equally about growing healthy forests to preserve water, wildlife, visuals and other
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It’s not a deer, but an elk. A number of area sightings have been reported within the area this fall.
Concession 6:30pm Fireworks 7:30pm
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CRIB ~ 6 players present on Oct. 18 - 1st - Ernie Yungen • 2nd - Marian Berglund • 3rd - Betty Wolff • High Hand - Frank Gibson • Skunk - Laura Rathbone DARTS ~ 6 players present on Oct. 16 - 1st - Don Fries • 2nd - Emil Gammel • 3rd - Ellen Tros • High Scores, Ladies - Maureen Wiseman w/119; Men - DDon on Friess w/140 • High Finish, Ladies - Maureen Wiseman w/119; Men -Emil Gammel w/100
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NOTICE NOTICE Canadian Treasures
Legion Poppy Campaign starts this week
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Since 1921, the Poppy has stood as the Symbol of Remembrance, a visual pledge to never forget those Canadians who have fallen in war and military support operations. The Poppy also stands internationally as a “symbol of collective reminiscence�, as other countries have also adopted its image to honour those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice. The Royal Canadian Legion’s Poppy Campaign will officially get underway this Friday, Oct. 26. The Legion’s Poppy Campaign always kicks off the last Friday of October when the Poppy blossoms on the lapels and collars of over half of Canada’s population.
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This Sunday, August 5th – ONE DAY ONLY!
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The Road Show is also looking for rare gold and silver coins.
BUYING GOLD JEWELLERY The Road Show is looking to purchase old, broken or unused GOLD JEWELLERY in any condition. With gold and silver at near world record highs there has never been a better time to cash in.
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Ban on young people from using tanning beds in effect Ministry of Health VICTORIA - Changes to a provincial regulation banning youth under the age of 18 from ultraviolet (UV) tanning are now in force to reduce the chances of developing skin cancer later in life. Effective Oct. 15, 2012, businesses that fail to post the required sign informing the public of the ban, or who violate the ban by unlawfully permitting minors to use their indoor tanning equipment without a prescription, will face a fine of $345 for each offence. Under the Public Health Act, changes to
the provincial regulated aactivities regulation ban the use of commercial th UV indoor tanning beds by youth under the age of 18, unless they have a medical prescription for a condition such as psoriasis that requires ultraviolet light treatment. The announcement follows the government’s commitment in March to ban youth from indoor tanning. The March 20, 2012, tanning bed ban announcement followed the release of a report compiled by an Indoor Tanning Working Group. The report was issued to provide recommendations and options.
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The working group was established following the Capital Regional District’s 2011 bylaw that banned minors under the age of 18 from using indoor tanning beds. A number of requests for a provincewide ban were received, including a resolution from the Union of B.C. Municipalities. The report released by the Indoor Tanning Working Group included the recommendation of implementing a ban for youth under the age of 18 years from using commercial UV indoor tanning equipment without a medical prescription. The World Health
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Organization has found that indoor tanning before the age of 35 raises the risk of melanoma by 75 per cent. Melanoma is the most deadly type of skin cancer. In Canada, the incidence rates of melanoma are rising every year. Overall, skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in Canada, and yet it is also one of the most preventable. In 2012, the BC Cancer Agency estimates that 966 British Columbians will be diagnosed with melanoma and 150 will die of it. One in 69 females and one in 56 males is expected to develop melanoma during their lifetime. One in 413 females and one in 284 males is expected to die of melanoma.
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Get ready to buck bulls for Farm Kids on Dec. 31 $ECEMBER PROMISES TO BE A SPECIAL EXPERIENCE THIS YEAR IN "ARRIERE WHEN THE .EW 9EAR S %VE @"UCKING &OR 4HE &ARM Kids’ professional bull riders event and dance comes to the .ORTH 4HOMPSON !GRIPLEX %VENT ORGANIZERS 3TEVEN 0UHALLO and Ed LeBourdais, along with stock contractor Schaan Perry OF 3 % "UCKING "ULLS SPENT A MORNING LAST WEEK WITH !GRIPLEX REP *ILL (AYWARD MEASURING OUT WHERE THE BUCKING SHOOTS ARENA bleachers, beer garden and dance floor will be set up inside the COMPLEX Puhallo says the event is sanctioned by Elite Professional "ULLRIDERS )NC AND APPROXIMATELY TOP RATED BUCKING BULLS will be in attendance. h7E LL HAVE .ORTH !MERICA S BEST BULL RIDERS UP AGAINST " # S best bull riders,� said Puhallo, “The top eight riders will move into a championship round with a $5,000 added purse.� The event is hosted by the Farm Kids Scholarship Fund, which is a non-profit organization committed to rural youth pursuing higher education; the Bullarama will be their first fundraising event. Tickets are on sale at the Star/Journal office in Barriere or by going to: www.farmkidsfund.ca. Tickets are $80 for the "ULLARAMA AND $ANCE OR WITHOUT THE DANCE AND kids 12 and under.
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Josephine Puhallo smiles and stretches out her hand to show dad, Steven Puhallo, just how much room there is in the North Thompson Agriplex to raise funds for farm kids with a New Year’s Eve Bullarama set for Dec. 31/12.
Open fire prohibition rescinded North Thompson Star/Journal Effective at 12 noon on Monday, Oct. 22, 2012, all open fires will now be permitted within the Kamloops Fire Centre, due to a decreased risk of wildfires. This also applies to the Municipality of Barriere. The public can now: s "URN ANY MATERIAL larger than a half-metre high by a half-metre wide. s "URN STUBBLE OR grass. s 5SE FIREWORKS OR burning barrels of any size or description. Anyone considering Category 2 or 3 fires must comply with the Ministry of Environment’s Waste Management Act and open burning smoke control regulation. For more information, go to: www.bcairquality.ca Category 3 fires require a burn registration number, which may be obtained by calling 1-888-797-1717. Individuals who fail to meet these requirements may be subject to fines. Please follow these tips on using fire safely: s +EEP FIRE SITES AWAY from buildings, trees and other combustible materials. s $O NOT BURN DURING windy conditions. s (AVE ADEQUATE PEO-
ple, water and hand tools available to prevent the ffire from escaping. s .EVER LEAVE A FIRE unattended. The onus is on each individual to ensure safe, responsible burning, as outlined by the Wildfire Act and regulations. Those found to have been responsible for an escaped fire may be liable for fire suppression
costs and damages. The rescinding of the restrictions applies to all BC Parks, Crown and private lands, but does not apply within the boundaries of local governments that have forest fire prevention bylaws and are serviced by a fire department. Please check with civic authorities for any restrictions before
lighting a fire. Report a wildfire or unattended burning by calling *5555 on your cellphone or toll-free to 1-800-663-5555. For the latest information on current wildfire activity, burning restrictions, road closures and air quality advisories, go to: http:// www.bcforestfireinfo. gov.bc.ca
Board of Education School District No. 73 (Kamloops/Thompson) 1383 – 9th Avenue, Kamloops, B.C. V2C 3X7 tel: (250) 374-0679 fax: (250) 372-1183 www.sd73.bc.ca
PUBLIC MEETING TO DISCUSS POSSIBLE SCHOOL CLOSURE
BRENNAN CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL The Board of Education of School District No. 73 (Kamloops/Thompson) is serving notice that Brennan Creek Elementary School is being considered for closure, effective July 31, 2012. YOUR INPUT IS ENCOURAGED AND WELCOMED The Board will hold a public meeting to discuss the proposed closure, and to receive petitions and/or presentations from interested parties and members of the community. During this meeting there will be an opportunity for people to express their concerns. However, time may be limited so if you wish to ensure an opportunity to speak you can schedule a presentation. To schedule a presentation at the public meeting, please contact Elaine Burns at 250-374-0679 at least one week prior to the meeting date. A written copy of the presentation should be provided in advance of the meeting. Those who do not want to make a presentation at the public meeting may submit a presentation in writing. Please forward written comments, at least one week prior to the meeting date to: 1383 – 9th Avenue, Kamloops, BC V2C 3X7, Attention: Board of Education, or electronically by e-mail to: facilityinput@sd73.bc.ca Brennan Creek Elementary School, 6200 Adams West FSR, Brennan Creek, BC November 6, 2012 at 7:00 PM For additional information, you may contact the Superintendent’s Office at 250-374-0679.
A new partnership totalling $200,000 will assist community forests and small woodlot licence holders to identify new business opportunities. Small wood lot licensees between McBride and Barriere will be one of the areas to benefit from this project which focuses on improving fibre utilization, facilitating collaboration and business relationships, developing new markets and business ma opportunities and fosop tering ter information sharing. sh $URING THE RECENT McBride - Barriere M Regional Economic Re
Investment Pilot, the consultations recognnized that if communnity forests and woodlots could increase their collaboration on a sub-regional scale, they could benef it from several synergies and increased economies of scale. The project includes $60,000 each from the Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Skills
Training, the Southern Interior Beetle Action Coalition (SIBAC), the Omineca Beetle Action Coalition and $10,000 each from the BC Community Forests Association, and the Federation of BC Woodlot Associations. The project will be managed by SIBAC on behalf of the other project partners.
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Bullarama and New Year’s Party (19+): $80.00
Bullarama only: $50.00 • 12 and under (bullarama only): $15.00 Food vendors will be available on site Sanctioned by Elite Professional Bullriders Inc.
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Promoting community to B.C. government
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Eco Depot taking shape The new TNRD Eco Depot and waste transfer station at Louis Creek is starting to take shape as a large steel building on the site is constructed.
This last week seemed to be one for meetings out of town. I attended a meeting in Blue River organized by Chief Rita Matthew and her Council. TNRD Area Director Macdonald, Mayor Harwood, Mayor McCracken, Chief Matthew, Councillors Donald and Eustache and myself talked about common concerns in the North Thompson valley. We also explored ways to partner on possible business and social ventures to the benefit of all the residents of the valley. We all agreed that sharing local resources as well as improving the flow of information between groups would be first priority going forward. Each community in the valley has its own unique lifestyles and culture. Working as a
group to support the growth of each area will allow progress to happen much quicker than if we all focused inwardly. This is not to say that each of us put the interests of our own communities behind the wishes of others. In all cases my focus is what will benefit Barriere. After a quick visit with Minister Bennett up at the Agriplex, I travelled to Kamloops to meet with the new Minister of State for Seniors, Dr. Ralph Sultan. After a tour of the Ponderosa Lodge given to us by Sue Rolph the Residential Care Manager of the facility, we went off to Thompson Rivers University for a look behind the scenes of the new law facility being constructed. Minister Sultan and
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I spoke about how his ministry can help seniors here in the valley. As a result we are planning for Minister Sultan to visit Barriere in the near future to hear local concerns and ideas. I want to thank June Phillips, Assistant to MLA Kevin Kruger for all her assistance in organizing the meeting with Minister Sultan. Ms. Phillips worked with Minister Sultan’s assistant Barb Ewens to make everything happen on time and at the right place. I feel we are on the right track to get better facilities and programs for seniors here in the valley. Each meeting, email and letter helps to keep our needs known and cared for. There was a working group meeting for the zoning bylaw review for the District. As I have said previously, we currently use the bylaw we inherited from the TNRD. It is time to make bylaws more suited to the needs of Barriere. The review is progressing quite well. We will be holding another roundtable to check that the changes being made are along the lines of what residents feel is important. There has been some activity around investors wanting to relocate to Barriere
as well as families wanting to move here. The investors for the most part have been referred through the OpportunitiesBC group which is a portion of the Jobs Tourism and Skills Training ministry. By having the ministry involved a lot of the work around checking to see who it is that is making inquires is done. The investors that then come to Barriere know in advance what we have to offer and we in turn know that they have a true interest in our area. Many hours can be spent with an investor only to find that their needs cannot be met or that they do not have the required capital to undertake the projects proposed. With our limited resources we can ill afford to spend time chasing projects that have no hope of actually happening. Another project that is coming to Barriere is the New Years Eve Bullarama to be held in the Agriplex. I met with Steven Phullalo, Jill Hayward, Deanna and Ed Lebourdais to see what they had in store for us. The event turns out to be a fundraiser for the Farm Kids Scholarship program. I encourage everyone to get out and watch this event; it promises to be as entertaining as it is beneficial to the farm kids that will receive the scholarships. Barriere is a premier example of a rural community. We are well positioned to become the destination of choice for those seeking to experience what a rural lifestyle has to offer. We all need to work to support the various events that are now coming to our area. We all know that our community can succeed and grow as long as we pull together to make that happen.
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Barriere RCMP answer 10 calls for service last Friday Barriere RCMP Report On Oct. Oct 15 15, 2012 2012, at 11:15 p.m. p m Barriere RCMP responded to a 911 call on Dunn Lake Road. The line was open and yelling and screaming could be heard along with sounds of things smashing. Members attended the residence locating the accused, a 34-year-old male, who was taken into custody. Investigation on scene revealed damage to the property and all three other occupants were assaulted. The male was taken to the Barriere Detachment where he was released the next day with a court date in November and numerous conditions of release. On Oct. 17, at 07:50 a.m Barriere RCMP responded to a roll over motor vehicle collision on Barriere Lakes Road just before Leonie Creek Road. A red Ford F250 pulling a dual axle black box type trailer failed to negotiate the left hand curve going off road right. The truck rolled onto its roof while the trailer remained on its wheels, both nearly entering the creek. The scene was checked by the complainant, BC Ambulance attendants, and RCMP with no sign of a driver or occupants. The vehicles were both removed from the ditch area as there was fluid leaking from the truck and concerns of contaminating the creek. To date there has still been no report from the driver or registered owner. If anyone has any information on this collision please contact Cpl. Underhill at the Barriere RCMP Detachment.
On Oct. 19, at 22:36 p.m. Barriere RCMP responded to a call in Louis Creek where a r female had made death threats to a male and f damaged property. Patrols were made in the area with no success so the Kamloops Police Dog Services were called to assist and locate the female. Members made further patrols with the Police Service Dog locating the female hiding nearby. The female was taken into custody and released with a court date in late November on charges of Uttering Threats and two counts of Mischief. It was a very busy Friday, Oct. 19, with 10 calls for service throughout the Detachment area. This had extra members called out for assistance through the night until 3:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 20. At this time of the year Barriere RCMP Detachment is up 75 files from this time last year. Barriere RCMP would like to remind all drivers to ensure their vehicles are ready for winter, such as good winter tires, windshield wipers and fluid, regular service and emergency kit in the event you get stuck in dangerous winter conditions. We are also entering the time of year when we will see the risk of frost, black ice and varied snow conditions at anytime. It is important to leave yourself plenty of time to get where you need to go and drive to the conditions so you are not in a hurry. * Submitted by Cpl Darin Underhill, NCO Barriere Detachment
Safety first Next Wednesday is Halloween. Please watch out for little ghosts and goblins as they enjoy trick or treating around the community. Let’s keep them safe.
Grants available for youth programs from 911 Golf Deadline for grant applications Dec. 3, 2012 D If you haven’t picked up an application from the Barriere RCMP th Detachment front counD ter to apply for youth program funding you pr are ar missing a good opportunity. op Funds raised in the th 2012 911 Golf Tournament Funding To have ha been earmarked to be used for supporting
youth programs within the community. The deadline for applications has been changed to Dec. 3, 2012, at 4 p.m. RCMP Cpl. Darin Underhill encourages anyone who needs funding for any youth related event, function or project to please apply. “It is also important that people realize
it doesn’t have to be used immediately, but should be used by next year,” said Underhill, “We are looking at giving out around $5,000 in the area. I know there are a lot of people looking for funding so even if they think they may not qualify, please apply, you may just end up with some money.”
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Thursday, October 25, 2012 North Thompson Star/Journal
A Wells Gray Honeymoon: Leena Hämet-Ahti and Teuvo Ahti Couple spend life sharing botanical studies from NT Valley with the world By Trevor Goward The Times It is mid-July mid-July, 1961 1961. The scene is a rolling subalpine meadow somewhere on the upper slopes of Battle Mountain in Wells Gray Provincial Park. The day is cold, raw, overcast, and threatening rain. Near the edge of the meadow two human forms, clad in heavy rain gear, can be seen moving slowly about on hands and knees. From time to time one of them pauses, removes a notebook from a pocket, and then quickly writes something down. Most of the time, however, their hands, when free, are constantly swatting at mosquitoes. Meet Teuvo Ahti and Leena Hämet-Ahti ... on their honeymoon. Although Teuvo (“Ted” to his anglophone friends) and Leena are no strangers to western North America, home for them is Finland. Here Leena was born in Kuusamo in 1931, and Ted in Helsinki a few years later in 1934. Coming of age in Finland during World War II could not have been easy; perhaps it was this that instilled in both of them a love of wild green places. Ted and Leena met at the University of Helsinki. They married late in 1960, just in time to plan a two-month “honeymoon” of intense botanical study in Wells Gray Provincial Park. On paper, Ted was hired (by Yorke Edwards of BC Parks) to study mountain caribou habitat. In practice he and Leena used the opportunity to make a first comprehensive inventory of the Wells Gray’s plants, lichens, mosses and hepatics. Later that same year, 1961, Ted successfully defended his Ph.D. thesis: a world monograph on reindeer lichens (Cladonia subgenus Cladina). Leena earned her Ph.D. two years later with a dissertation on the birch forests of northern Norway and Finland. Both scientists would continue their association with the University of Helsinki throughout their careers. Ted and Leena have traveled to many
parts of the world. With more than 500 papers between them covering many ffields of botany, mycology and plant ggeography, Ted and Leena have welldeserved international reputations. The Ahtis’ first foreign allegiance, however, is to the wilds of western North America. The 1961 “honeymoon” trip was not Ted’s first visit to the west (he had already collected lichens in British Columbia in 1958), nor would it be his, or Leena’s, last. In following decades, one or both of them would return many times, with visits to Wells Gray Park in 1980, 1987, 1992, 1994, and 2009. By their own reckoning the Ahtis have assembled 10,500 plant specimens from western North America. These specimens are now housed at the University of Helsinki (H) - with duplicates at the University of British Columbia (UBC) and the Canadian Museum of Nature (CANL). Taken together, their collections represent the largest extra-North American collection of western plants ever assembled. From these collections of vascular plants, mosses, hepatics, lichens and unlichenized fungi have come numerous important publications, including Ted’s papers on Wells Gray Park mosses (1967) and Wells Gray Park macrolichens (1992). Ted was also instrumental in preparing the first and second checklists of British Columbia lichens (1967, 1987). Meanwhile, Leena published on the vegetation zones of western Canada (1965a), the vascular flora of Wells Gray Park (1965b), and the timberline meadow phenomenon (1978). Leena and Ted’s contributions to western botany extend far beyond their collections and publications. Through their personal charm and readiness to help, they have inspired more than one young career in botanical studies. Their early work in British Columbia led many European botanists to follow the “Ahti trail” westward to Pacific North America.
(Above) Finnish botanists Leena (l) and Ted Ahti have been regular visitors to Wells Gray Park for decades. Photos submitted
(Right) Fight Lake cabin, built in the 1950s by Charlie Shook and Ted Petre, hasn’t changed much in half a century! Photo by Leena Hämet-Ahti.
(Lower right) Treeline on Battle Mountain has crept upslope noticeably since this photo was taken in 1961. Photo by Leena Hämet-Ahti.
(Bottom) How much do you suppose this view looking south from Battle Mountain toward Trophy Mountain has changed in 50 years? Photo by Leena Hämet-Ahti.
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No guys required on this hunting trip By Elli Kohnert North Thompson Star/Journal
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L to r) Dorothy and Joan (last names withheld by request) pose in front of their comfortable hunting campsite at Saskum Lake earlier this month. (Top) Joan inside the camp tent.
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Joan, from Alberta Joan Alberta, and Dorothy Dorothy, from Vancouver Island, say they have hunted together for several years. Earlier this month they returned to Saskum Lake, near North Barriere Lake, to once again pursue their passion for the outdoors and hunting. In no time at all the pair had a roomy camp tent erected on their chosen camping spot; and when another camper who was in the area stopped by to say hello she was impressed with the outdoor camp. Everything was set up, wood stove in place, beds ready, firewood brought in, and of course the coffee pot was perking. Joan says she has hunted in many countries, and can competently hunt with bow and arrow or rifle. When the visitor asked if the gals “..were waiting for their guys?”, the answer was “We don’t have guys, only ‘exes’, and we like it that way”. Dorothy spent one of the days working in camp; she had to process the deer that she’d killed the previous day. She handled all the work connected to it by herself, and in no time had the task completed. The ladies say their next hunt will be in Alberta; after that they don’t know where the pull of the hunt will be taking them next.
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Early snow on the mountain Sun Peaks Resort residents woke up to approximately 13 cm (5”) of snow the morning of Saturday, Oct. 20. Winter recreation buffs reportedly were smiling all day long.
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SPORTS Rec Society hold work bee and erect signage at Barriere Forks NT Recreation Society
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Celebrate an early Halloween October 27th, 2012 Barriere Legion Hall COSTUMES ARE WELCOME Doors open at 6:00 Bingo from 7– 10:00 Sponsored by Barriere Curling Club
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New signs for the ski trails at Barriere Forks Park were put up at a work bee on Saturday Oct. 13. Ten members of the North Thompson Recreation Society split and piled wood for the both the woodstove and the fire pit. The warming hut was cleaned, and everyone walked the trails to insure the signs were in the right place. The lovely wooden signs were kindly donated by Bob Stirling. Snowshoe trails have been cleared as well, and markers for these trails will be put up when snow makes them more visible. Ski lessons for children age four and up are planned for two Sundays in January on the 13th and 20th, to be followed by a fun evening on Saturday, Jan. 26, with dinner, night skiing and a howl to the moon.
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New ski trail signs, kindly donated by Bob Stirling, were put by club volunteers, Gary Burkholder and Norm Veitch, at the Barriere Forks Park during an Oct. 13, work bee.
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Ridge multipurpose room on Friday, Jan. 11, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Trails are available for all ages to use every day in winter. An informal Ski and Tea time on Tuesdays will start when the trails are ready. Grade 8 students will all have the opportunity to ski at the trails and be outfitted with proper equipment owned by the Society. Mary MacLennan is facilitating this program. The North Thompson Recreation Society has changed their meeting date to the third Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the NT
Volunteer Centre in the Ridge, and membership for the year is $10. The club has facilitated swimming lessons for many years, as well s a yoga program. We have members who love to hike and enjoy activities in the outdoors. Come and find out what we are all about! Next meeting Nov. 19. The club will have a booth at the No Host Bazaar in the Fall Fair Hall on Saturday, Nov. 17. Ski lesson and membership information will be available at that time, or call Carman or Barb Smith at 250-672-9403 for more information.
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Submitted Barriere Curling Club members met with Bill Bennett, MLA from the East Kootenay riding and is the Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development. Mr. Bennett was reviewing some of the projects that his Ministry had funded last year through grants. One such project was the work completed on the brine manifold in the Barriere Curling Rink. The work was successfully completed by Pearson Mechanical and some curling club members. Mr. Bennett was supportive of the improvements to the building infrastructure and the use of the structure as a multi purpose building for the community of Barriere. The grant also paid for a new heater for the lobby area which had burned out last year. Ken Beharrell fit the new heater into place. The Curling Rink has had to delay league play until the week of October 29, as the compressor was still causing some problems with the ice making. Hegyi Refrigeration from Kamloops was called out to assist the Curling Club’s ice technicians. The compressor had a failure with a valve and the problem has now been rectified and the ice is freezing properly. On Friday, Oct. 19, the Barriere Curling Rink hosted a Fun Night mixer and registration. The event was well attended by the regular curlers, local people that are new to curling, and several people new to Barriere. The turkey shoot game was won quite handily by Mike Keating. He came within 14 cm of the target! Other social games played, were won by Barb Smith, Louise Dunstan, Carol Wilcox and Susan Bondar. Registration is up this year over last year. Ladies Tuesday night league still has some openings but there are six full teams registered. As well, there is room in Wednesday Seniors and Thursday Men’s leagues. The Friday mixed league has been well subscribed also but still has a few openings. Youth Curling leagues will start the week of Nov. 19. Youth from ages seven to Grade 7 will be on Mondays and managed by Louise Dunstan. Students will arrive at the curling rink right after school and curling will end at 4:30. A snack and drink will be supplied before the youth go on the ice. The Youth League for students from Grades 8 to 12 will be held on Wednesdays after school. This league will be managed by Darin Underhill and Steve Whitred. Watch for notices sent out at both schools for further information and registration. The Curling Rink is hosting a Free Coaching Clinic on Nov. 3, from 1 p.m. until 4:00 pm. Part of the time will be classroom curling theory including information on equipment, game play and strategy. Then there will be a chance on the ice for skill development delivery, sweeping and the game. Pre- registration is required by phoning (250) 672-5334. The Curling Club is also hosting a SPOOKTACULAR BINGO at the Legion Hall on Oct. 27, with doors opening at 6 p.m. Costumes are welcome. Look for additional information on posters around town and advertising in this newspaper.
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Bennett, “Athletes going to the Canada Summer Games need S to be able to focus hard on performance - to really zero in on doing what they do best without distractions. That’s why this team of mission staff is so important. They take care of all the details so that the athletes can realize their potential.” Chef de mission Rob Needham will lead 21 mission staff mem-
VICTORIA - Team BC BC’s mission staff for the 2013 Canada Summer Games has been Su selected, Minister of sel Community, Sport and Co Cultural Development Cu Bill Bennett announced Bil last week. las “We’re proud to support sport develsup opment in our provopm ince through Team BC inc mission staff,” said mi
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Oct. 21, Barriere gardens were covered in a light dusting of snow, reminding folks that cold weather will soon be settling in for awhile.
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Victoria’s Harbour: a perfect place for photography We had decided to escape for a few days to Victoria, B.C., over the Thanksgiving weekend. The ferry docked at Schwartz Bay, we disembarked, and made the scenic drive into Victoria. This is a bustling, picturesque city surrounded by water that is, in this photographer’s opinion, a perfect place for a photographer to wander around looking for photographic opportunities. We were lucky in that our hotel room was on the ninth floor with a beautiful view overlooking a panoramic harbor only a block away. It was the perfect setting for a photographer. Upon reaching our room, the first thing I did was set up my tripod on the balcony, attach the camera, and start taking pictures of the view. I wanted photos that showed the warm afternoon light; and later on I more photos displaying the early evening sky as the city lights began turning on. Finally, as the sun
vanished, I made lots of long exposures with the only illumination coming from the harbour and the city. Our first morning had a beautiful blue sky with only a slight breeze, and as my wife got together with her longtime friend, leaving for a day of siteseeing and some shopping, I got out my camera and made my way down to the water front on foot. My wife and I live in the very dry Interior of the province, with rolling hills, lots of lakes, and a large river. However, the ocean and everything connected to that environment; there is unfamiliar, and exciting, and I couldn’t wait to start taking pictures. I chose to bring my 18-200mm lens. The 18-200mm is a lightweight,a multifocal length lens with an aperture range of f/3.5 – f/5.6. I know that many photographers these days are favoring wider apertures like f/2.8, but I would be using small-
er apertures because I wanted scenics with a sharp focus from foreground to background. Using a wide aperture would reduce that depth of field. And for those readers that would say, “what about those low light evening images from the balcony?” My answer is that those were the images that especially needed all the depth of field I could get and most were f/8 or more. Besides I was using a tripod and a cable release. Anyway, there wasn’t anything in my pictures of that low light cityscape that would be moving, and I could use as slow a shutter speed as was necessary to get an exposure that worked. I call lenses like that 18-200mm “vacation” lenses because they are so versatile. I have never been one for carrying lots of equipment and a lens that gives me both wide and telephoto capabilities saves me from carrying a bag
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* O H N % N MA N full of lenses. My plan was to spend as much time as possible walking along the waterfront. I meandered back and forth thinking nothing of retracing my path when there might be another subject angle I wanted to consider, and the added weight of a heavy wide aperture lens, or additional lenses, would have slowed me down. Exposures change with how the sun reflects off a subject and returning to a place previously photographed several blocks away seemed worth the effort. I had to get used to how the reflection off the water tricked my camera’s light meter. I don’t know if all cameras are the same, but
in my experience relying on the camera’s meter in many cases will result in an over exposure. So I always underexpose around large bodies of water. That’s easy. I just make a few exposures and check my histogram until I am satisfied. I had a great time photographing boats, planes, birds, and pretty much anything else on, off, and around the water that caught my eye as I roamed Victoria’s waterfront. I found new subjects, met interesting people, and even spent time with other photographers. I really enjoyed the change of photographic scenery and highly recommend any photographer to change things up to refresh their perspective.
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This is a very tasty way to dress up carrots. Carrots with Garlic & Basil 1 lb carrots 1 tsp olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup fresh basil (or 1 tsp dried) 1 tsp lemon juice Ground black pepper Peel and slice carrots, & steam until tender, about 5 mins. Heat oil in large non stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the carrots, garlic, basil & lemon juice. Saute until cooked through & fragrant, about 3 mins. Sprinkle with pepper & serve, warm, at room temp or even slightly chilled.
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Literacy Tutoring: Learn to read FREE. Susan Ross 672-9875. Barriere Adult Day Program: Mon. & Wed. 9-2. Lunch, crafts & month at the Barriere Library, 6-7pm. For info call 250-672-9330. music at the Seniors Ctr. Sherry Jardine 672-5121 Barriere Hospice: Every 2 weeks. 250-672-9391 Little Fort Coffee House: 1st Fri. each mth, Oct - May, 7pm @ Barriere & District Heritage Society: 3rd Wed. of mth, 1pm at Barriere Photography Club. All welcome. For info on meeting Little Fort Community Hall. NTVIC in the winter, at Museum in the summer. dates contact Shelley Lampreau at 250-672-5728. Little Fort Recreation Society: 1st Thurs. each mth 7pm Barriere & District Riding Club: 2nd Tues. of mth, 7pm. www. Barriere Community Quilters: 2nd & 4th Thurs.of mth, 2pm at the LNT Catholic Women’s League: 2nd Wed. each mth, 7pm at St. barrieredistrictridingclub.com. Info Cherie 672-9341 Barriere Food Bank. Judy 250-672-5275 or Fran 250-672-2012. George’s. Call 250-672-9330 for info. Barriere & District Seniors Events: Mon. Whist 7pm, Tues. & Barriere Search & Rescue: 2nd Tues. of mth, 7pm. Training on 4th McLure Vounteer Fire Dept. Rec.: 1st Wed. each month at Tues. of mth, 7pm. Thurs. Carpet Bowling 10am, Wed. Fun Cards 1pm, 672-9627 7:30pm upstairs. Except Jul & Aug. 250-578-7565 for info. BSS PAC & Booster Club: 1st Tues. of mth, 5:30pm. Info call Barriere Cancer Support: 672-9263, 672-0017 or 672-1890 McLure Firefighter Practice: 2nd & 4th Tues., 7pm, McLure Barriere Choir: Every Thurs. @ Christian Life Assembly, Annesty 250-672-9943. Firehall Barriere Survivors of Brain Injuries: Call John at 250-372-1799. Rd.. Youth 7-18 at 3:30pm; Adults 19+ at 6:30pm. Call Leah Jones Men’s Floor Hockey: Tues., 8-10pm at Barriere Sec. School. 250-957-8440. Bethany Baptist Church Prayer: Every Tues., 7pm. NT Fish & Game Club: 4th Mon. each mth 7pm Volunteer Centre. Barriere Curling Club: Oct.-Mar. Curling, league & bonspiels. Carpet Bowling: Mon, Wed, & Fri., 9:30am-12 @ Little Fort Hall. More info 672-1843 Barriere Drop In Art. Every Friday from 1-3pm at NTVIC from end Community Kitchen: If interested call Dede 554-3134. of Sept to March (except holidays). Nominal fee. All welcome. Community Soup Day: Christian Life Assembly on Annesty Rd. NT Museum: Summer hours - Tues & Fri 9am-5pm; Wed & Sat 10am-4pm; Thurs 10am-5pm. Barriere Elementary PAC: 1st Tues. of mth, 6:30pm, call 672-9916. 3rd Mon. of every mth, 11:30 am. Barriere Farmer’s Market: Thursdays. Sam’s Pizza & Rib House, Council of Senior Citizens: Devoted to improving quality of life NT Valley Hospice House Soc.: 3rd Tues of the mth, 11am, Little Fort Hall. More info 672-5660 or 672-9500. for seniors. Call 604-576-9734 or email ecbayer@shaw.ca. 4307 Hwy 5. 10am-2pm. Info call Donna 672-5159. Quilting: 1st Tues of the mth, 10am @ Little Fort Hall. Barriere Fibre Arts. Every Tuesday, 7-9pm at NTVIC, from Oct-Apr. Crib: Barriere Legion 242, every Wed. 7:30pm, Sept. to May. Safe Home: Get away from domestic abuse, call 250-674-2135 Nominal attendance fee. All welcome. Crib: Mon. & Fri. 1-4pm @ Little Fort Hall. (Clw) or 250-682-6444 (Barriere). Barriere Firefighters’ Practice: Barriere Firehall, Thurs., 7pm Darts: Barriere Legion 242, every Thurs. 7pm, Sept. to May. Summer Stretching Classes. Tues. 6-7pm at the Ridge. Free. Barriere Food Bank: Every Wed. starting Sep. 12, 10am--noon. Gambler’s Anonymous: 250-374-9165 or 250-374-9866. Call for info 672-0029 (leave a message). Heffley Creek Acoustic Coffee House: 3rd Fri. every mth 7pm. Wilson’s Arena weekly practice: Mon Game, Tues: Stock Dogs, Performers, concession, play area for kids! Call 578-0056. Barriere Genealogy Club. Meet every 1st & 3rd Friday of the Wed: Team roping, Thurs: Team penning
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17th Annual Winter Wonderland Arts & Crafts Fair Sunday Nov 18 10 am - 2pm Wells Gray Inn conference Center
Clearwater: AA meetings every Wednesday, #11 Lodge Dr., side door. Roll call 8 p.m. 250674-7155 or 250-674-7313
Hospital Gift Corner Open Monday - Friday 10 am - 1 pm
FOUND: sleeping bag, near Clearwater. Call 250 688-6694
New Year’s Eve Bullarama Bucking for the Farm Kids New Year’s Eve, 7pm-2am Doors Open at 6:30pm At the NT Agriplex, Barriere Tickets available online at www.farmkidsfund.ca, the NT Star/Journal (Barriere), & the Horse Barn (Kamloops). Pancake Breakfast Blackpool Hall Sunday, Oct 28th 8 am - 11 am $5/person
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.
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Central Interior BC HVAC & Electrical company is seeking a journeyman Refrigeration Mechanic. Experience in Air Conditioning & Refrigeration is an asset. We offer competitive wages and benefits. If you enjoy the challenges of a variety of work including service, maintenance, and installs, and enjoy living in a community offering the best of outdoor activities, then we many be a perfect fit for you. Please respond with resume, including references to Fax: 250-398-9099 or email to: horizonclimatecontrols@ shawbiz.ca
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Caretakers/ Residential Managers MOTEL ASST Manager team to run small nice Motel in Parksville BC. Non-Smoking, no Pets, in good Health, fulltime live-in position. Call 250586-1633 or email: kjjr27@hotmail.com
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Duties include vacuuming hallways and stairs, mowing lawn, shoveling steps and sidewalks, general maintenance, light repairs and some painting. Residence in the building is not a requirement. Applications should be sent to: Strata Plan K252 105 - 245 Park Drive Clearwater, BC V0E 1N1 Applications must be received by 5 pm, Fri Nov 16. Required for an Alberta Trucking Company. One Class 1 Driver. Must have a minimum of 5 years experience pulling low boys and driving off road. Candidate must be able to pass a drug test and be willing to relocate to Edson, Alberta. Fax resumes to: 780-725-4430 SUTCO Contracting Ltd. requires a qualified Chip Hauler, based in Merritt. The position requires min. 2 yrs exp. inclusive of mountain driving, clean abstract and ability to crossshift working days and evenings. We offer extended benefits, e-logs, satellite dispatch and steady work with direct pay. Fax: 250-357-2009 Tel: 250-357-2612 Ext: 230 or apply online; www.sutco.ca
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EDMONTON BASED Company seeks experienced Dozer, Excavator and Grader Operators for work in Northern Alberta. Accommodations and subsistence provided. Fax 780-488-3002; jobs@commandequipment.com ERNIE O’S Restaurant and Pub Edson, Alberta requires line cooks. $13 - $16 per hour. Subsidized housing available. Fax resume to 780-723-3603 email: ernieos.doug@telus.net
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Found: Digital camera with case. Found on Hwy 5 by Birch Island. Ph. 250-6785371 to identify. Found: Misc. items found at NT Fall Fair grounds in Barriere after the Labour Day long weekend. Items include jackets, hats, sunglasses, earrings, & rings. Also 1 small wallet (empty), a debit card, car keys, & an i-pod type device. Drop by the Star/Journal office to identify & claim, or call 250-672-5611. Lost: Black German Shepherd, purple and green collar. Female, with sore hip. Last seen in Blackpool area. Her name in Vegas. If found please call Jennifer at 250-587-6234
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An Alberta Construction Company is hiring Dozer and Excavator 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.
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JOURNEYMAN automotive technician required for busy shop in Revelstoke, BC. We are diverse shop, working on all makes and models, and are devoted to quality workmanship and customer satisfaction. Applicant would be required to do all kinds of repairs from chassis and brakes to electrical and in depth computer diagnostics. $25-30/hr. Please email resume to revelstokegarage@gmail.com or apply in person at The Revelstoke Garage - 1240 Powerhouse Rd, Revelstoke, B.C.
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Fitness/Exercise Elliptical Trainer Canadian Tire Cardio Style ET150 in very good condition. Will trade for treadmill in good condition. Call 250-319-8023.
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Feed & Hay Hay for sale, 5x5 rounds, 1200lbs alfalfa grass mix, top quality. $80. Louis Creek. 250672-9737
Good Dog Obedience Spring Classes Starting in Nov.! Basic Obedience - A 6 week course in good manners & canine behaviour begins Thursday, Nov. 1, 7pm at the Fall Fair Hall in Barriere for all dogs at least 6 months old & up. Cost $100. Novice Class - Six weeks of fun as we take you & your dog to the next level of obedient behaviour. Participants must have successfully completed a previous Basic Obedience course to qualify. Class starts on Thursday, Nov. 1, 8pm. Cost $100. To register or for more information contact Jill Hayward at 250-319-8023
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NORTH THOMPSON JOBS BARRIERE EMPLOYMENT SERVICES 629 Barriere Town Rd. Barriere, BC V0E 1E0 Phone: 250-672-0036 / Fax: 250-672-2159
E-mail: mail@barriere-employment.ca • Website: www.barriere-employment.ca CARPENTER/FRAMER: PART TIME, KERTON AGENCIES S0412 COOK: STATION HOUSE S2012 FAMILY SUPPORT/DEVELOPMENT WORKER: IMPCW O1612 SPORT SHOP/BOUTIQUE MGR.: MIKE WIEGELE’S O1712 MAINTENANCE MANAGER: MIKE WIEGELE’S O1712A PROGRAM SUPPORT (CASUAL): INTERIOR HEALTH O1812 CASHIER: NOT SUITABLE FOR STUDENTS, PETRO CAN O2212
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
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Maintenance Manager: FT/Blue River #1018 Sport Shop & Boutique Manager: FT/Blue River #1017 Class 1 with Air Truck Driver: Seasonal/Clearwater #1016 Payroll & Accounts Payable: FT/Blue River #1015 Boutique Clerk: Seasonal/Blue River #1014 Maintenance Supervisor: FT/Blue River #1013 Ski Technician: Seasonal/Blue River #1012 Water Systems Attendant Contract: PT/Clearwater #1011 Line & Buffet Cook: Seasonal/Blue River #1010 Swing Cook: Seasonal/Blue River #1009 Breakfast Cook: Seasonal/Blue River #1008 Sandwich Maker: Seasonal/Blue River #1007 Dining Room Supervisor: Seasonal/Blue River #1006 Electrician: FT/Blue River #1005 Wine Sommelier: Seasonal/Blue River #1004 Server: FT & PT/Blue River #1003 Line Cook: FT & PT/Blue River #1002 Dishwasher: PT/Clearwater #0914 Server: PT/Clearwater #0913 Processor Operator: FT/Clearwater #0910 Administrative Assistant: FT/Blue River #0908 Housekeeping Manager: FT/Blue River #0905 Housekeeper: Seasonal/Blue River #0904 Fine Dining Server: Seasonal/Blue River #0903 Snowcat Driver: Seasonal/ Blue River #0902 Registered Massage Therapist: Seasonal/Blue River #0901 Chef Garder Manger (Evening Chef): Winter Season/ Blue River #0820 Breakfast Cook: Winter Season/Blue River #0819 Dishwashers: Winter Season/Blue River #0818 Bus Host: Winter Season/Blue River #0817
Heli-Ski Guides: 6 pos/Seasonal/Blue River #0816 Lodge Manager: Seasonal/Blue River #0812 Housekeeping Supervisor Assistant: FT/Blue River #0810 General Information • Free Workshops: Thurs. Oct. 25th – Work Search Techniques Workshop (every 4th Thursday) Thurs. Nov. 1st – Internet & Email Basics Workshop ( or every 2nd Thursday) Thurs. Nov. 8th – Labour Market Information and Research Thurs. Oct. 18th – Creating and Updating Your Resume Workshop (every 3rd Thursday) Please call Call 250-674-2928 to register for free workshops • Resumes & Interviews: Go hand in hand, so the better prepared you are the greater the impression you will make to your future employer. Please drop in and our friendly staff will assist you. • Targeted Wage Subsidy (TWS): Are you currently on Employment Insurance or have you been in the last 3-5 years? If you have, you may be eligible for wage subsidy. Ask us for further info. • Funding for Skill Enhancement: Recent or active EI clients with a career plan in mind seeking assistance through Service Canada are required to book an appointment with one of our Employment Counsellors. • Blue River Itinerant: An employment consultant comes to town twice/mth to the Blue River School. Next visit is Thursday Nov. 1 from 1-3. 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
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Success By 6 is a program which provides support for aboriginal and non-aboriginal community organizations that benefit children up to the age of six and their families. The Barriere Early Years Community Table has identified three strategic priorities with Success By 6 for this year: • To raise public awareness of the importance of the early years, • To enhance capacity for parents and families, • To increase opportunities for parents to access available community resources and supports. Community grants are available to successful applicants whose proposals meet the identified criteria . If you wish to receive a proposal package or if you have any questions, please email Adrienne Pullen, Success By 6 Coordinator @ Adrienne.p@yellowhead.cs.ca or call 672-9773. Deadline for submissions is Monday, Nov. 5, 2012. Late submissions will not be reviewed.
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Barriere: newly renovated 3bdrm, 1232sqft, doublewide on .06 acres. 2.5k from downtown. Quiet area. $160,000 obo. 250-672-5528
Barriere: 4plex (1 side), 2bdrm up, 1bdrm down. NS/NP/RR/ DD. Avail Nov 1. 250-6729958 or 250-319-5220 Barriere: large 1 bdrm apartment in quiet neighbourhood.750sqft. $590/mo. Pets negotiable. Call 250-682-2231 or 250-681-4364
Premium Fir Pellets $240/ton
Wood Splitter For Sale Homemade - Heavy duty $900 obo Phone 250-578-7321
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Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Chad: 250-863-3082 in Town
Heavy Duty Machinery 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
Misc. for Sale Bosch TracRac T3B portable mitre saw stand, $200. 60 gallon aquarium, good cond., $50. 250-672-9335 FOR RESTLESS or cramping legs. A fast acting remedy since 1981, sleep at night, proven for 31 years. Mon-Fri 8-4 EST 1-800-765-8660. www.allcalm.com Lawn sweeper, brand new. 250-672-9627 Winch, like new. 250-6729627
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
Duplex/4 Plex Clearwater: Duplex on 1/2 acre, 3bdrm/5bdrm. Many upgrades. $174,900. Owners will consider trades in Kelowna area. Contact property manager 250-674-0188 Ask for Julie.
Clearwater: Early 70’s 3 bdrm MH w/covered deck & addition. $6,500.00 for quick sale. Call Frank 604-751-2771 or 604-850-9059 EXECUTIVE CUSTOM HOME Barriere: 2 bdrms, 2 bath, 6 appl. f/yard, garage, c/a, u/g sprinklers, geo thermal, $1,100.00/mo, min. 1 yr lease. Avail. immediately. NS/NP. Gateway 250-372-1231
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District of Barriere Road Closure Bylaw No. 98
CLEARWATER: Clean 2 Bdrm. Apt close to Raft River School. 5 Appli. N/S, N/P, REF. $600/mo plus util. & DD. Avail. Nov 1st. 250-674-2559 Clearwater: Woodside Apt. Clean, renovated, 1 bdrm. Close to library & medical centre. Winter plug-ins. NS/NP Ph. 250-674-0220 Riverbend Seniors Community
Kamloops (55+) 2bdr. suite $1700/mo., river view, spacious, wheelchair friendly, many extras. Email catherine_steele@hotmail.com 1(604)408-1023 Vancouver
Duplex / 4 Plex Barriere: 3 dbrm duplex, 1 1/2 bath, 1 car heated garage. W/D, fenced, inground sprinkler. Avail imm. RR $875/mo + DD. 250-672-0041
Modular Homes Clearwater: Very attractive 2 bdrm Modular Hm. Incl all appl, hobby rm, covered front entry, storage shed. Location: site #24 Thompson Crossing. $800/mo + DD. 250-587-6151
Homes for Rent Barriere/Louis Creek: 1 bdrm home on 9.5 acres. $850/mo 250-690-7244 Clearwater: 2 bdrm house, Lodge Dr, close to shopping & Clearwater river, carport, workshop, private backyard. Appliances incl. Avail Dec 1, $875/mnth. N/S, ref. 250-6740001 or info@riveradventures.ca Clearwater: 2 Bdrm mobile home for rent in Mountain View MH Park $600/mnth or rent to own. Phone 604-7512771 or 604-850-9059 Clearwater Riverfront 1 bdrm apt, priv & quiet, lg kit & lvg sp, fully furn, hydro, propane, cable tv, internet all incl, NP, N/S, ref, $850/mo, 250-6740001 or info@riveradventures.ca (photos on www.wellsgrayrafting.ca)
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Pursuant to the Community Charter, Council may by bylaw close a portion of a highway to traffic that is vested in the municipality and remove its dedication as a highway. The District of Barriere Road Closure Bylaw No. 98 has received first reading from Council. Before giving the Bylaw subsequent readings and final adoption, further public consultation is being sought by Council. Anyone who believes that their interest in property is affected by the proposed bylaw, shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present a written submission respecting matters contained in the bylaw that is the subject of this Hearing.
ST. GEORGE’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Sunday Mass - 9am Wednesday, Friday & Saturday Mass - 9am
A copy of the Draft Road Closure Bylaw is available for review on the District’s website (www.barriere.ca) and at the District Office (4936 Barriere Town Road).
Father Donal O’Reilly
Written submissions can be delivered in person to the District Office (4936 Barriere Town Road) or by fax (Fx #: 250-672-9708), by email (channigan@barriere.ca) or by mail (P.O. Box 219, Barriere BC, V0E 1E0) by Monday, November 5th, 2012 at 4pm.
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Flu clinics happening in the NT Valley
O B I T UA R Y In loving memory
Allen James McWatters
Interior Health Flu clinics across the Interior Health region have begun. Getting a flu shot is one of the best ways to protect yourself and others from the flu and its complications. Seniors, infants under five and people with chronic illness are most at risk of serious illness or complications that can result from the flu. “Many people incorrectly use the term flu to refer to any illness caused by a virus, such as the stomach flu or the common cold. However, the influenza virus causes illness that tends to be more severe than other viruses,” said Dr. Rob Parker, Medical Health Officer with Interior Health. “Influenza is an infection of the upper airway. A person with influenza is at risk of other infections, including viral or bacterial pneumonia, which is an infection of the lungs.” Influenza is the leading cause of preventable death due to infectious disease in Canada, killing thousands of Canadians every year and hospitalizing thousands more. Influenza (the flu) spreads easily from person to person through coughing, sneezing, face-to-face contact and by touching surfaces such as door knobs and telephones that have been contaminated with the virus. “People can spread the influenza virus before they show any symptoms at all,” said Dr. Parker. “That’s why it is very important to wash your hands throughout the day – especially after sneezing, or coughing as well as before and after visiting daycares, hospitals or health-care facilities. And, if you are feeling sick, stay home to avoid exposing others to the virus.” The flu shot is a safe, effective way to reduce the chances of getting and spreading influenza. Those who are not eligible for the free clinics can still get a flu shot. Check with your pharmacist or doctor to find out about getting vaccinated. Flu shots are available at free flu clinics for: s 0EOPLE YEARS AND older and their caregivers/ household contacts s !LL CHILDREN AGE TO
August 17, 1939 – October 12, 2012 Allen McWatters was born in Milden, SK, on August 17, 1939. He M passed away peacefully, surrounded pa by family, at Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Hospice House in Sn Kamloops, B.C., on October 12, Ka 2012, at 3:30 p.m. 20 Allen was predeceased by his parents, and his sister Diane. He is pa survived by his wife Gloria, four su daughters, Brenda, Lillian, Sharon da and Cathy. He will be missed by his an three grandchildren, David, 17 years, thr Justin, 13 years and Stacey, 14 years, Ju as well as his brother Henry. Allen enjoyed fishing and look-
ing after the animals on the farm. Allen also found time to take part in the Black Powder events in the area. A Memorial will be held at the Squam Bay Hall in the spring of 2013. Donations in Allen’s memory may be made to the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice Association, 72 Whiteshield Crescent S., Kamloops, BC, V2E 2S9, or to the Kidney Foundation of Canada, #200-4940 Canada Way, Burnaby, BC, V5G 4K6. Service arrangements entrusted to North Thompson Funeral
Services, 4638 Barriere Town Road, Barriere, BC, V0E 1E0. Telephone: 250-672-1999, www. NorthThompsonFuneral.com
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There will be a Flu Shot Clinic this Friday, Oct 26, at the Barriere Seniors Centre, 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. No appointment is necessary.
THOMPSON-NICOLA REGIONAL DISTRICT NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING TAKE NOTICE that an election by voting is necessary to elect a Director representing Electoral Area “O” (Lower North Thompson) for the remainder of a threeyear term, and that the persons nominated as candidates are as follows:
59 months of age s (OUSEHOLD CONTACTS and caregivers of infants age 0 to 59 months of age s #HILDREN AND ADULTS with chronic health conditions and their household contacts s !BORIGINAL PEOPLE s #HILDREN AND ADOlescents (6 months to 18 years) with conditions treated for long periods of time with Aspirin® or ASA and their household contacts s 2ESIDENTS OF NURSING homes and other chronic care facilities s 0REGNANT WOMEN who will be in their third trimester during influenza season and their household contacts (pregnant women who are in other high risk groups can be immunized at any time during the pregnancy) s 0EOPLE WHO ARE VERY obese (BMI > 40) s (EALTH CARE AND other care providers in facilities and community settings who are capable of transmitting influenza disease to those at high risk of influenza complications s 0EOPLE WHO PROVIDE essential community services (First Responders, Corrections Workers) s )NMATES OF PROVINCIAL correctional institutions s 0EOPLE WHO WORK with live poultry and/or swine s )NDIVIDUALS WHO provide care or service in potential outbreak settings housing high risk persons (e.g., crew on ships) Scheduled Flu Clinics
in the immediate area are: Barriere: Barriere Seniors Centre Friday, Oct. 26, 9:30 - 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 2, 9:30 - 3 p.m. No appointment needed Barriere: Barriere Health Centre Tuesday, Nov. 6 Friday, Nov. 9 By appointment only Little Fort Little Fort Community Hall Tuesday, Nov. 6, 10 - 11 a.m. No appointment necessary
Electoral Area "O" (Lower North Thompson) Surname, Given Name
Usual Names
Jurisdiction of Residence
Fennell, Michael
Mike Fennell
Barriere, BC
Kershaw, William
Bill Kershaw
Barriere, BC
VOTING OPPORTUNITIES:
The established voting opportunities are as follows:
ADVANCE VOTING OPPORTUNITIES: th Advance Voting Opportunities will be held for Electoral Area “O” (Lower North Thompson) at the Thompson-Nicola Regional District Office, 4 Floor, 465 Victoria Street, Kamloops, BC on the following dates: x x x x x
Wednesday, November 7, 2012 Saturday, November 10, 2012 Tuesday, November 13, 2012 Wednesday, November 14, 2012 Friday, November 16, 2012
8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Additional Advance Voting Opportunities will also be held for electors at the District of Barriere, (The Ridge) 4936 Barriere Town Road, Barriere, BC on the following dates: x x x x
Wednesday, November 7, 2012 Tuesday, November 13, 2012 Wednesday, November 14, 2012 Friday, November 16, 2012
8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
GENERAL VOTING DAY (GVD): GENERAL VOTING DAY will be open to qualified electors on Saturday, November 17, 2012 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the following locations:
To find a flu clinic near you, visit http:// www.interiorhealth.ca or call your local public health office (look under Interior Health in the blue pages of your phone book for your local health unit). Information is also available at www.immunizebc.ca. Support your community. Shop Local.
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ELECTOR REGISTRATION: Registration of all electors will take place at the time of voting. ELECTOR QUALIFICATIONS: In order to vote, an elector must be eligible either as a resident Elector, or a Non-Resident Elector, the requirements of which are as follows: 1.
Resident Elector: x must be age 18 or older on General Voting Day; x must be a Canadian citizen; x must have been a resident of British Columbia for at least six (6) months immediately preceding the day of registration; x must be a resident of Electoral Area “O” (Lower North Thompson) for at least 30 days immediately preceding the day of registration x must not be disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or be otherwise disqualified by law.
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Non-Resident Elector: x must not be entitled to register as a resident elector of the Electoral Area; x must be age 18 or older on General Voting Day; x must be a Canadian citizen; x must have been a resident of British Columbia for at least six (6) months immediately preceding the day of registration; x must be a registered owner of real property in Electoral Area “O” (Lower North Thompson), either as joint tenants or tenants in common for at least 30 days immediately preceding the day of registration; x registered owners of the real property, either as joint tenants or tenants in common, are individuals who are not holding the property in trust for a corporation or another trust; x must not be disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or be otherwise disqualified by law.
Voter Proof of Identity and Residence All Electors (Resident and Non-Resident) will be required to produce two (2) documents, at least one (1) of which must contain the applicants signature, providing evidence of their identity and place of residency. For example, any two (2) of the following will be acceptable: x a BC drivers license; x a BC identification card issued by the motor vehicle office; x an owner's certificate of insurance and vehicle license issued by ICBC; x a BC care card or gold care card; x a Social Insurance card; x a Native Status Card issued by the Department of Indian Affairs; x a citizenship card issued by Citizenship and Immigration Canada; x a real property tax notice; x a credit card or debit card; x a utility bill, or x a Firearms Acquisition Certificate. Non-Resident Property Electors must also produce the following documentation evidencing proof of ownership of property and written consent of other property owners (if any): Proof of Ownership: state of title certificate, registered agreement for sale, latest property tax notice, or latest property assessment notice Consent: written consent of a majority of the property owners if there is more than one owner (forms available at www.tnrd.ca) that they are entitled to register the jointly owned property. The person voting must sign the consent form. ANSWERS TO COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS: x No elector may vote more than once regardless of the number of properties owned; x It is not necessary to be a property owner to register and vote as a Resident Elector; x There is no restriction to the number of Resident Electors entitled to register and vote per household; x Corporations or businesses are not entitled to register and vote. Liz Cornwell, Chief Election Officer 300 - 465 Victoria Street, Kamloops, BC V2C 2A9
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Thursday, October 25, 2012 North Thompson Star/Journal
Minister of Sport and Recreation tours NT Agriplex By Jill Hayward North Thompson Star/Journal
STAR/JOURNAL photo: Jill Hayward
Touring the North Thompson Agriplex on Oct. 18 are; (l to r) North Thompson Fish and Game Club officer Ben Thiessen, Barriere Curling Club director Susan Bondar and president Brian Bondar, North Thompson Agriplex co-chair Karl Rainer, Curling Club member Rodger Nordquist, District of Barriere Mayor Bill Humphreys, Curling Club ice man Harry Ebert, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development Bill Bennett, District of Barriere councillors Bill Kershaw and Pat Paula, North Thompson Agriplex Project Manager D’Arcey Feller, and North Thompson Agriplex Committee member Carman Smith. Not pictured is North Thompson Agriplex co-chair Jill Hayward.
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Bill Bennett, the Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development for the province of B.C., paid a visit to the North Thompson Agriplex on Thursday, Oct. 18, to view the work being done on the annex attached to the building. The annex will house washrooms, showers, a ticket booth, offices, a large entrance way, and a 3000 sq. ft. hall. Funding to build the annex has been contributed to by the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development with a Community Recreation Program grant for $228,000 that was received earlier this year. District of Barriere Mayor Bill Humphreys, and councillors Pat Paula and Bill Kershaw welcomed Bennett to the community. “I was here in Barriere in 2007 just after incorporation,” said Bennett, “It’s great to come back and see how the community has progressed since then.” The tour through the facility was given by North Thompson Agriplex project manager D’Arcey Feller, accompanied by Agriplex Commitee members Karl Rainer, Jill Hayward, and Carman Smith. The Minister said he was most impressed with the Agriplex facility. “I’ve heard about the Agriplex, and what you have done here, especially from Terry Lake,” said Bennett, “But until you actually see it, you can’t picture how impressive it is. Congratulations. Congratulations.” The Minister also stopped in at the Barriere Curling Rink which also received a Community Recreation Grant in the spring. Club president Brian Bondar, with club members Susan Bondar, Rodger Nordquist, and Harry Eberts were on hand to greet Bennett. North Thompson Fish and Game Club director Ben Thiessen was also on site to welcome the Minister as well, and to provide an overview of the community involvement his organization undertakes.
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