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EcoDepot opening Jan. 29 ..... page 6

District invites residents to luncheon with Lieutenant Governor Jan. 28

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Legion installs officers ..... page 10

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Healthy Forests - Healthy Communities speaker for Jan. 19 The Clearwater Times Bill Bourgeois, coordinator of the province-wide Healthy Forests - Healthy Communities (HFHC) initiative will be the keynote speaker at the North Thompson community dialogue session to be held at the Wells Gray Inn this Saturday, Jan. 19.

The forum will be an opportunity for residents to hear of the progress to date on the issues identi-

fied in the November 2011 HF-HC session in Clearwater, and to help define priority actions to be pursued in the immediate future in the North Thompson Valley.

Bill Bourgeois, PhD, is a registered professional forester, has 38 years of experience in promoting advancement of B.C. forest management and is the coordinator of the Healthy Forests - Healthy Communities initiative - a non-

partisan, volunteer supported initiative to provide an opportunity for communities and concerned citizens to inform decisionmakers of their views and concerns regarding the management of B.C. forestlands.

In the past two years, Bourgeois has led the series of community workshops to identify how recent changes in forestry influence the economic stability of rural towns, the quality of

life in our communities and family life. In the summer of 2012, a second round of community workshops continued to obtain information from citizens on desired actions to address forestry concerns.

A draft strategic action plan has been prepared reflecting the information compiled to date. It will be finalized in February and presented to senior provincial government, local govern-

ment and industry decision makers.

Bourgeois is expected to speak to issues and actions identified in other community dialogue sessions, enabling attendees to compare and contrast the local forestry issues and propose solutions.

For more information, go to the Healthy Forests - Healthy Communities - A conversation on BC Forests, website at http://bcforestconversation.com

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Bill Bourgeois, coordinator of the Healthy Forests - Healthy Communities initiative, will be the speaker at the North Thompson session at the Wells Gray Inn on Jan. 19.

B.C.’s Wildfire Management seeks firefighters North Thompson Star/Journal KAMLOOPS - The Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations’ Wildfire Management Branch is recruiting physically fit, motivated and team-orientated individuals to fill fire crew positions for the 2013 fire season.

Interested candidates can apply until Jan. 24 online through the Wildfire Management Branch website: www.bcwildfire.ca/employment The job requirements are listed on the website, including details about the recruitment process, preferred qualifications and fitness requirements.

Successful applicants will be assigned to crews in various locations throughout the province and typically will start in May and work until the end of August.

During the course of their employment, crew members not only fight fires throughout B.C., but may also be called upon to assist with fire suppression in other parts of Canada and internationally.

Throughout the season, crews will be engaged in a variety of activities and projects, including fuel management, prescribed burning, community work and public awareness campaigns.

All crew members must meet national physical fitness requirements. New crew members receive extensive training in fire behaviour, fire management tactics, fireline equipment use, fireline organization, communications, air operations and orienteering.

The Wildfire Management Branch employs over 1,100 firefighters and specialized personnel, who are widely considered to be among the best wildfire crews in the world.

Learn more at the Wildfire Management Branch website: http://www.bcwildfire.ca/employment Or go to Facebook: http://facebook.com/ BCForestFireInfo Every Thursdaywe bring you the NEWS and the VIEWS from the Lower North Thompson Valley.

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Skills tests could change next year

By Tom Fletcher Black Press VICTORIA – All students in Grade 4 and 7 who are able to are expected to write tests of literacy and math skills this month, but changes will be considered for future years, B.C. Education Minister Don McRae says.

Long opposed by the B.C. Teachers’ Federation, the Foundation Skills Assessment tests are being administered in public schools across B.C. The issue is sure to be debated in this spring’s provincial election, as the NDP campaigns to scrap universal testing and look for a new way to evaluate student performance.

McRae said Wednesday there will be no change to the program this school year, with students only excused due to family emergency, illness or other circumstances beyond the control of the student. But he said he is open to discussing the program with the BCTF, school administrators and parents for years ahead.

“Any time we have a form of assessment, I think it’s really important that after you give it, if you’re going to give it again, you continually look at it to see if it can be done better or more efficiently, and meet the needs of the students, the

Clearwater Health Expo booking now Submitted Clearwater Festival and Events Society (C-FES) are currently planning their seventh annual Arts, Health and Wellness Expo.

The event will be held on Saturday, Feb. 2, in the gymnasium at Clearwater Secondary School.

The benefits of the Expo are to provide and create community health and wellness partnerships, lifestyle choices, and to bring awareness of services and businesses in our community and area.

The Expo will offer entrepreneurs an opportunity to promote their businesses (including homebased businesses) and groups or non-profits an opportunity to highlight what they do.

All booths will be 10’x10’ spaces and you are welcome to share your space with another business.

C-FES has been organizing events in Clearwater and area for over 10 years and has encouraged the number of visitors to the area, providing a positive

economic impact.

For more information or to book your space call Fay 250-6742700 or Cindy 250-6742939 or email cfesevents@yahoo.ca.

In conjunction with the Expo there will be a Job Fair happening in the Pit at Clearwater Secondary School. The Job Fair will be held on Friday, Feb. 1, for students, and then open to the public on Saturday, Feb 2, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., Clearwater and District Chamber of Commerce along with Clearwater Secondary School will host the Job Fair.

parents and the educational system,” McRae said.

NDP education critic Robin Austin said work is underway with education experts to refine the party’s position on skills testing. If the NDP forms a government in May’s election, the plan is to replace province-wide tests with a random sample of students, and develop a new program later.

Austin said one of the problems with FSA testing is the annual controversy over the Fraser Institute school rankings based on test scores. The rankings are intended to help parents track their local school performance over time, but media attention typically focuses on comparing schools in rich neighbourhoods and poor ones.

The BCTF continues to urge parents to bend the rules and pull their children out of the testing program. A letter to parents on the BCTF website argues that FSA tests are expensive, time consuming and “results are misused to rank schools and promote privatization.”

McRae said FSA test results for all students have played a role in identifying students who need extra help, and can also help administrators spot performance problems in their schools.

But he agreed with Austin that it would not be appropriate to use FSA tests alone to evaluate teacher performance.

As a former teacher, McRae said one of his concerns about FSA is the timing. If they are going to continue to be used, the tests should be administered in the fall so teachers and parents have the results in time to work with students later in the school year, he said.

Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, B.C.’s Representative for Children and Youth, has expressed concerns about doing away with universal tests, because they can help schools improve results for aboriginal students.

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Seems like the snow falls this year just don’t want to let go of the trees, as can be seen on this apple tree in Louis Creek. The weight of the snow is not only causing problems for the trees and shrubs in the valley, but is also affecting power lines, causing flickering lights and outages.

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OPINION

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Thursday, January 17, 2013 North Thompson Star/Journal 359 Borthwick Avenue, Box 1020, Barriere, B.C., V0E 1E0 250-672-5611

Editorial;

Online romance can break your bank account It’s already the middle of January, with February and Valentines Day looming on the horizon. For those who are single or alone, it can prove to be a trying time. At this time of year many people find themselves turning to social networking or dating sites to try and make that special connection with a new friend or life partner.

A good number of people have been fortunate in finding their special someone via online romance. Unfortunately though, for a large number of folks, their attempts to find a loving companion has actually introduced them to a callous predator who preys on their heart and scams their cash.

The Better Business Bureau has named online romance scams as one of their top ten scams of 2012, and with good reason.

Through a social networking or dating site you will virtually meet the person (the criminal). Your online romance scammer will create a relationship, sometimes spending several months in building a rapport online with the intention of making you feel that you are in a romantic relationship.

But, that person you met online turns out to be a criminal who typically says that they are in a far away country, and that they eventually want to meet you (the victim) in person.

Around this time, the criminal will note that they can’t afford to travel, and will seek assistance from you in covering travel costs. Sometimes there’s an emergency, a sick family member for example, and that they need financial help from you to visit the sick individual.

Of course, the requests for help are all a scam and the money wired by you (the victim), often in very large amounts, is now in the hands of the criminal.

What are the warning signs of a romance gone wrong?

Someone claims to have fallen in love with you quickly through a virtual connection. That person wants to immediately leave the dating site to use instant messaging or email. They claim to be from the U.S. or Canada, but they are working overseas. They’ve asked you for money, or to cash a cheque. They are coming to visit you soon, but an event prevents them from visiting. They have no close family or friends to turn to when they need help.

Don’t let yourself be fooled. If you use online dating sites be aware that criminals have access to them to. Stay smart and keep your heart and your pocketbook in one piece.

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Thanks for a great x-country ski holiday at The Forks To the editor; Two members of my family, visiting over Christmas, wanted to do some cross-country skiing.

Barb Smith and her husband Carman very kindly picked them up and took them to the Barriere

Forks Park where this takes place.

Melanie and her daughter were totally in awe of what has been done to make the landscape attractive, as well as the small building with the fire lit and snacks all around.

They are looking forward to going back this summer for walking and next winter to ski.

Their experience has mostly been in the Laurentians, where the land and trees are totally different.

We would also like to thank other people in Barriere who donate their time, bring out heavy equipment to keep the trails groomed, and make sure wood is in place for the fire.

Barbara MacManus Barriere

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A flash of lights on the highway saves a life To the editor; At about 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 30, I was returning home, driving east on the TransCanada Highway, just before the Valleyview interchange and just after the Yellowhead turnoff.

I was driving in the left-hand, or passing, lane of the highway, where there is a slight curve.

On the other side of the cement divider, I noticed a car, travelling west, flashing its lights very quickly.

I assumed the driver of the vehicle was warning me of a police presence ahead, where the speed limit drops to 80 km/h from 90 kn/h.

I thought that was somewhat strange, given that particular place seemed an unlikely place in which to have police.

I decided, nonetheless, to err on the side of caution (although I was not exceeding the speed limit) and pulled into the right-hand lane.

After making the adjustment, I turned my head back to face the front.

In the oncoming lane, where I had been less than one second ago, was a car driving down the wrong side of the divided highway — and doing so at what I perceived to be a good speed.

The car missed me by no more than a couple of feet. One more second and I would be dead.

This letter is to thank the driver who flashed his or her lights at oncoming traffic.

That person obviously saw what was happening on the other side of the cement barrier and wanted to warn vehicles involved.

That driver saved my life.

In saving my life, that driver blessed my family — my wife and my children, who would have lost their spouse and father.

On behalf of them, my friends and, most especially, myself, I want to publically acknowledge the gift of life the action had in the lives of so many others.

From the bottom of my heart, I thank that driver.

My life has been altered and I will not forget this moment and what someone did for this stranger.

I hope and pray there was no other car coming along behind me. If there was, I will be praying for that family for the rest of my life for any loss of life or disability that might have resulted.

It is not given to many people to have their lives taken and given back to them in an instant.

In wars, perhaps, but seldom in the normal to and fro of daily life.

I have been blessed to have experienced such a moment. I am profoundly grateful and trust the remainder of my life will reflect that gratitude.

Brian Mitchell Kamloops

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Lions and Farm Kids partner to raise over $7,000

Farm Kids Scholarship Fund (FKSF) founder Steven Puhallo, holding his daughter Josephine, received a cheque from Barriere Lions Club president Barry Pick last week for $3,561.39. The cheque totalled 50 per cent of the profit from the beer garden that was run by the Lions at the New Years Eve Bullarama hosted by FKSF. Puhallo said the entire event had cleared $12,000 for FKSF; with $10,000 going into scholarships for rural kids, and $2,000 being held for startup funds for their next event. Puhallo noted the Barriere and District Riding Club, area 4H groups, and the BSS Dry Grad had all been able to fundraise as a result of partnerships with FKSF and the Bullarama. The North Thompson Agriplex is already booked for FKSF’s 2nd Annual New Years Eve Bullarama next December.

Also in the picture are Lions Club rep Frank Gordon (l), and Laura Mairs, who was in charge of the beer garden.

MP says new ePassport coming in July I would like to remind all constituents that the new ePassport will be available on July 1, 2013.

For those who are looking to renew their passport this year or apply for the first time, starting on July 1, 2013, the new Canadian electronic passport will be available for adult applicants with an option for a 5 or 10 year ePassport, while children’s ePassports will be issued for a maximum of 5 years.

The Canadian ePassport will have an electronic chip embedded in the back cover of the book. The chip adds an extra layer of security to the passport and makes it more tamper-proof.

The chip will store the same personal information that is detailed on page 2 of the passport, the photo and a country-specific digital security feature that proves the passport was issued by the Government of Canada.

When information is first stored on the chip in the Canadian epassport, the chip is electronically locked.

This means that even if someone were to at-

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Cathy McLeod tempt to tamper with the data on the chip, the chip would indicate that the lock had been broken and the fraud would be detected.

ePassports are currently in use in some 95 countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom and France, and all have reported no chip failures.

In Canada, we have conducted a pilot project since January 2009 by issuing more than 50,000 diplomatic and special epassports, and no problems have been reported. In the unlikely event that the chip cannot be read, the passport will

still be valid.

Once the Canadian ePassport has been fully implemented in July, everyone will be allowed to submit a new application if you wish to replace your non-electronic passport with an ePassport.

The only prerequisite is you will be required to pay the full fee and the unused validity period on your old passport will not be transferred to your new passport.

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Barriere to receive Age-friendly BC grant North Thompson Star/Journal

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Area carpet bowlers meet every Tuesday and Thursday at the Barriere Senior’s Hall from approximately 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Everyone is welcome to participate, and the bowlers say they are more than willing to help new folks learn the game.

There is plenty of camaraderie during the morning games, and everyone enjoys a light lunch as well. Pictured are bowlers (l to r) Slim Newman setting the balls up for the next session, with Wally Kreutz looking on.

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Barriere GenealoGy CluB 1st & 3rd Fridays of the month, 6-7 p.m. at the Barriere Library If you have a laptop, bring it.

Also bring whatever info you have on the names you want help researching ie: full name, birthdate, birth place, etc.

Join us on Facebook group: Barriere Genealogy Club Margaret at 250-672-9330 (evenings)

Seniors in Barriere and throughout the province will benefit as 27 communities receive grants of up to $20,000 to help create programs or tools that address the needs of their older residents.

0Barriere will receive $15,400 for a senior’s mental and physical fitness project.

“This year’s grant recipients have recognized the importance of ensuring that communities and businesses meet the needs of residents of all ages,” said Minister of State for Seniors Ralph Sultan last week. “Successful projects focus on a wide range of supports to make life easier for older residents. Many of these programs are supporting seniors to remain socially active and connected to their communities and are helping to reduce isolation, which is one of the top issues that I hear from seniors across B.C. when I meet with them.”

The age-friendly planning and project grant program is a partnership between the government of B.C. and the Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM). Grants of up to $20,000 are provided through UBCM to help establish, or continue, a variety of projects that support healthy, active seniors.

Applications for age-friendly planning and projects grants were reviewed by staff from UBCM and the Ministry of Health. They were scored on a variety of factors, including: goals, proposed activities, involvement of seniors and other key partners, budget, and innovation and sustainability.

“As local governments come to grips with aging populations, there is a need to rethink the range of services we provide and how they are delivered. This program is helping communities around the province to improve policies and services for seniors,” said Mary Sjostrom, president of the Union of British Columbia Municipalities.

Since 2007, 117 B.C. communities have received funding to support age- friendly planning and projects. Examples include age-friendly assessments, ensuring services are more accessible, supporting transportation and social connection to help prevent social isolation, and improving the community by increasing garden and green space.

In September 2012, government announced $500,000 was available for the 2013 round of grants. Fourteen of the 27 successful applicants for 2013 have not received previous funding through the program.

The age-friendly grant program is only one aspect of Age-friendly BC, which focuses on providing communities with support, information and recognition to help meet the needs of an aging population. Local governments can achieve age-friendly recognition and officially become an Age-friendly BC community once they have completed four basic steps that focus on community engagement, commitment, assessment and action.

To learn more about Age-friendly B.C. and the Age-friendly Planning and Project grant program, please visit: www.gov.bc.ca/agefriendly

Eco Depot opening Jan. 29

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The Thompson Nicola Regional District (TNRD) advise they will be mailing out a brochure in the coming weeks to area residents who will be making use of

the new TNRD EcoDepots in Clearwater and Louis Creek, which are scheduled to open Tuesday, Jan. 29.

Landfills in Barriere and Clearwater will be permanently closed at the end of the day on

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Ten Eco-Depots, including those in Clearwater and Louis Creek, are opening or being upgraded in 2013 as key components of a recycling program that will see more waste diverted from the landfill as recycling continues to increase.

Peter Hughes, TNRD Director of Environmental Services, says residents who continue recycling will benefit financially when weight-based, payas-you-throw garbage disposal is introduced at Eco-Depots this year. The weightbased strategy will be based on a $60-pertonne disposal fee for garbage with the minimum being set at $1.

Residents will be able to continue recycling select materials at no cost.

The brochure provides details on the

new weight-based user strategy, procedures, disposal rates and locations. Additional information will be available through the TNRD website and socialmedia services.

The Recycle Now program, which includes the shift to weight-based user fees, was introduced in June 2008, along with the introduction of household recycling at all transfer stations and landfills.

It was developed after an extensive public consultation process found strong support for recycling programs.

The North Thompson Eco-Depot update brochure will go to all North Thompson homes and businesses.

Additional copies of the newsletter will be accessible online at www. tnrd.ca or by calling 1.877.377.8673.

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When not to call 9-1-1 for an ambulance

BC Ambulance Service

Last year Emergency Medical Dispatchers at BC Ambulance Service (BCAS) answered more than 394,000 9-1-1 calls. While many of those calls involved life-threatening situations from cardiac arrests to childbirth to motor vehicle incidents, some, however, were not of an urgent nature and did not require an ambulance response.

• I think my house is infested with fleas.

Can someone come and check it out?

• I can’t get through to my cell provider.

Can you help me?

• My husband is driving me crazy. I need you to take him away.

• I need you to get hold of my doctor for me -- the office is closed.

• I’m out of beer.

• I swallowed toothpaste. I didn’t spit it out. Will it make me sick?

• There’s a dead crow in my yard. Could I get West Nile disease from it?

• I don’t need an ambulance, but if I do, how much does it cost?

• I have a doctor’s appointment in the morning. Could you call me at 8:00 so I’m not late?

• What’s the phone number to the hospital nearest to me?

BCAS Director of Dispatch Operations Gord Kirk oversees dispatch centres in Van-

couver, Victoria and Kamloops, as well as the more than 240 dispatch staff who serve the province.

He strongly recommends that 9-1-1 calls for ambulance service be used for medical emergencies only. “It’s important to remember that we’re here to help people with emergency medical situations. Calls that are inappropriate divert resources from those who need swift medical attention.”

BCAS encourages the public to dial 9-11 for assistance during a medical emergency.

Alternatives to calling an ambulance include contacting the 8-1-1 tele-health service, accessing a walk-in clinic, making an appointment with a family doctor or visiting a hospital emergency department if necessary.

Hospital emergency departments triage all patients that arrive, including those by ambulance.

BCAS operates under the authority of the Emergency and Health Services Commission (EHSC) to provide residents and healthcare professionals with access to pre-hospital emergency and patient transfer services. The EHSC also oversees BC Bedline and Trauma Services BC. The EHSC is a division of the Provincial Health Services Authority, which manages high-quality specialized health care services across BC.

Computer users warned about virus invading through popular program called Java

Need a warm coat for winter for only $1.00?

Every Tuesday and Thursday, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m., the Church of St. Paul’s thrift store in Barriere is open for business. Volunteers (l to r,) Lynette Woods and Betty Uppenborn, say there is “tons of stuff”, all clean and ready to go. There is everything needed in clothing for all ages, plenty of baby things, gloves, hats and toques, jeans, warm jackets, night clothes, blankets, drapery, and crafts. Most of the items in the store only cost $1, and you can take home a bag full for just $6.

The ladies say, “We are very grateful for the generosity of the community in the donations made to the store. That’s what keeps us going”.

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North Thompson Star/Journal Kevin Bryant, a computer tech and owner of Media Esteem Business Services in Barriere, says he wants to warn the general public about some nasty computer viruses that are currently making the rounds.

“Over the last few weeks,” Bryant stated, “I have seen some really bad viruses; destructive viruses that are invading the computers through a popular program called Java. Destructive viruses cause a lot of hassles for computer users, not to mention repair costs; and this could be just the tip, since 99.9 per cent of computers have Java installed (including Macs).”

Java is a computer language that enables programmers to write software utilizing just one set of code that will run on virtually any type of computer, including ones that use Microsoft Corp’s Windows, Apple Inc.’s OS X and Linux, an operating system widely employed by corporations.

Computer users access Java programs through modules, or plugins, that run Java software on top of browsers such as Internet Explorer and Firefox.

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Hackers have figured out a way to exploit Java to install malicious software enabling them to commit crimes ranging from identity theft to making an infected computer part of an ad-hoc network of computers that can be used to attack websites.

Bryant tells that Oracle, the company that owns Java, is working on a fix for the problem, but until their fix is ready, it is recommended to disable the Java plug-in on your computer.

Bryant also noted, “A lot of Facebook games might not work with Java disabled, so in the meantime we just have to wait for Oracle to release the solution to this virus.”

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Community choirs starting up again North Thompson Star/Journal After two wonderful and successful Christmas performances in Clearwater and Barriere, Leah Jones says she is ready to take on some new music and new choir members starting the last week of January.

“I would like to thank all those that helped out at the performances,” said Jones, “It couldn’t have happened without you. We generated some healthy donations to the food bank, and had some money donated as well. So thank you to the community for THE TIMES photo: Keith McNeill

Vocal coach and music teacher Leah Jones encourages the members of her choir during the Peace Around the World concert held at Blackpool Hall on Dec. 7. The community choirs for adults and youth were a big hit during the holiday season and are now ready to start up again for spring. Those interested in joining the choirs are reminded that the last week in January will be the first practice of the new year.

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helping out those in need, and thank you for coming to the performances.”

Jones says the spring concert will again be centered around the theme of PEACE. The music will speak to peace but also will have ‘peaceful’ songs; some will be familiar and some not.

Anyone who wishes to sing in the community choirs is welcome to attend, and no experience is necessary.

A willingness to learn, and a happy spirit is all that is required.

Music links for most of the music will be available for participants to sing along

with at home.

“I have what I like to call ‘learning choirs’, said Jones, “Participants will learn a lot about singing just from being a member of the choir.”

You can find more information at: leahpepperjones.com.

If you are interested in finding out what the choirs are all about and would like to give it a try, mark these dates on your calendar: • Barriere Community Choir for Adults: Thursday, Jan. 31, at the New Life Assembly Church on Amnesty and Barriere Town

Barriere Walk for Memories dedicated to Jean Hambrook Margaret Houben North Thompson Star/Journal The Alzheimer’s/Investors Group Walk for Memories, 2013, is dedicated to Barriere resident Jean Hambrook.

Born in Kamloops as the third oldest of nine children, she married Tom on May 12, 1962.

As Tom’s job in the forest industry required that he moved often, they have lived in many different communities throughout B.C., ending up in Barriere. Jean is no stranger to Alzheimer’s disease, having gone through it with her mother. Her mom ended up in a home, as even with medication, her condition deteriorated rapidly.

Having witnessed her mom’s struggle with Alzheimer’s, Jean and her husband Tom knew the warning signs, and were able to get Jean diagnoses quickly, when her symptoms started showing two years ago.

The doctor prescribed Jean a medication called ‘aricept’, a newer drug. Being a newer drug, it is more expensive, which caused some problems initially, as the government did not initially want to pay for it. The doctor had to get special dispensation for her. However, it was well worth it.

Prior to taking the medication, Jean was unable to remember simple shopping lists, or even where to go to do her shopping.

“Within two days of starting her medication,” her husband, Tom, said, “she was virtually back to normal. It was amazing.”

Jean and Tom received information and support during the progression of the disease from the Alzheimer

Society of B.C. With this information, and from what they learned from their experiences with Jean’s mom, they learned how to work and cope with dementia.

When you participate in the Investors Group Walk for Memories, you help transform the way we all live with and challenge dementia. On January 27, everyone is invited to come out to the Barriere Senior’s Hall at 10 a.m. to prepare for the 2013 Walk for Memories. After a short warm up, the walk will start at 11 a.m. After the walk, there will be a light lunch, a silent auction, a raffle for a laptop and other items, and door prizes.

For more information, contact Liz Gilbertson, 250672-9337.

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• Barriere Youth and Children’s Choir: same date and place as above, but at 3:30 p.m. until 5. p.m.

• Clearwater Community Choir for Adults: Tuesday, Jan. 29, at the Church of Christ - Clearwater Christian Church, 11 Lodge (behind Fields), at 6:45 p.m.

• Clearwater Youth and Children’s Choir: same date and place as adults but at 3:30 p.m. until 5. p.m.

• The PEACE concert(s) will likely be the first weekend of May, and there will be extra rehearsals the week before - plan to be there.

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District invites residents to luncheon with Lieutenant Governor On Jan. 11, there was another ceremony for the presentation of the Queens 60th Jubilee medals.

One of the recipients, posthumously, was Bonnie Cruzelle Myram. When it came time to announce Bonnie’s award it was an emotional time for all that knew Bonnie and there were many in attendance that did. Two of her children, Debbie and Dean were there to accept the award. I spoke to them at the reception that followed the ceremony. They were very pleased that their mother was given the award.

Her Honour, the Honourable Judith Guichon Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia attended the ceremony and presented the medals. During Her Honour’s address it was mentioned that there would be numerous visits all over the province during her term. As it happens, Barriere will be the recipient of one of those visits on Jan. 28. There will be a luncheon held from noon until 1 p.m. in the gym at The Ridge. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Her Honour will give a short address during that time. It will be interesting to hear what our new Lieutenant Governor has to tell us. Following the luncheon, Her Honour is scheduled

to visit Barriere Secondary School where she will address the students. Hopefully there will be time to speak with students in a focus group.

Minister Lake was one of the hosts for the ceremony. I spoke with him and he confirmed that he will be at Barriere’s Citizen of The Year dinner on Jan. 19. I had concerns that other greater or more pressing issues may keep him from attending. Terry indicated that he felt it was important to come to Barriere and other communities to recognize those residents that have given so much of themselves to make their community successful, as well as to interact with residents on a regular basis.

I agree wholeheartedly with this sentiment.

Barriere residents care about their community. They need to know that their concerns have been given proper consideration. Coming to our celebrations and talking to residents first hand is the best way to gauge concerns. It shows that our community gets just as much attention and time spent by our MLA on issues that effect us as other communities that are larger and perhaps more vocal.

I believe in working with people to make things happen, not

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demanding that we get our way. My experience with Minister Lake and his staff has been that there is a consistent willingness to listen to what is needed here in Barriere and to provide help and support as needed.

In fact, Ministers Lake, Bell and Bond were at the first meeting of the Economic Development pilot held last spring in Valemount. Since that time they have “walked the talk” and made themselves and their staff available to help keep the focus of the pilot projects on track and in focus.

Without their individual and combined efforts nothing would have come from the pilot economic development project meetings. Instead, all three of the projects identified have gone ahead to varying degrees and will continue to show good progress in the months to come.

The District Council has to make some hard decisions.

Plans must be made around how best to maintain and grow our community and what direction to go with each issue. Our

neighbouring communities have the same decisions to make. Perhaps there is an opportunity to combine ideas and leverage opportunities to get the best results for all. There is no sense in each community doing the same studies and arriving at the same conclusions.

Well, unless you are the person that makes your living doing studies, then doing a number of studies would certainly be profitable.

Sound planning, a well thought out economic development plan and a good working relationship with all other government bodies is the only way to insure that our community will grow in the desired direction, as well as be sustainable for future generations.

The amount of snow this year has caused more than enough problems.

The local road clearing contractor has been taxed to the limit in trying to keep the roads clear. On their behalf, I ask for your patience and understanding around this issue.

Dog Obedience Classes start in February!

Learn to teach your dog basic good manners and acceptable behaviour in all situations.

Six week courses start on Sunday • Feb. 17 • 11 a.m. at Barriere fall fair hall. For dogs 6 months & up Cost $100 • Call Jill 250-319-8023 to register

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Read away the winter days An avid reader checks out one of the many interesting titles that are on the shelves at the Barriere Library. The library offers endless titles on just about any subject you can imagine, along with a number of comfortable chairs to relax and enjoy that good book.

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The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 242 in Barriere held their installation of newly elected officers on Jan. 11.

Branch officers installed for 2013 were: Al Fortin president, Stu Geoghegan first vice-president, Simon Jung second vice-president, Lloyd Romeo past president, Eileen Miers secretary/ treasure, and directors Vern Buker, Don Howe, and George Simpson.

Ladies Auxiliary officers installed were: Kelly Searle president, Denise Howe vice-president, Eileen Miers secretary/treasure, and directors Pam Casselman and MaryAnn Shewchuk.

STAR/JOURNAL photos: Lisa Quiding

Barriere Legion officers installed for 2013: (l to r) Al Fortin president, Stu Geoghegan first vice-president, Vern Buker director, Simon Jung (rear) second vice-president, Keith Moore who performed the installation ceremony, Don Howe director, George Simpson director, Willie Brown service officer, and Eileen Miers secretary/treasure. Not in the picture is Lloyd Romeo past president.

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(Above) Ladies Auxiliary officers installed for 2013: (l to r) Pat Brown co-chair membership committee, Pam Casselman director, Kelly Searle president, Denise Howe vice-president, Eileen Miers secretary/treasure, and Carol Clark past-president. Not in the picture is MaryAnn Shewchuk director.

(Right) Keith Moore congratulates president Al Fortin after the installation ceremony.

(Below right) Ladies Auxiliary directors (l to r) Pam Casselman and MaryAnn Shewchuk celebrate after the ceremonies.

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Sleeping lake Winter is an exciting time of year for area photographers who aren’t afraid to get out and about, even if the weather is on the chilly side. This scenic shot in the Barriere area of Genier Lake sleeping under a blanket of winter shows just how rewarding winter photography can be.

15 minutes is all it takes to improve literacy skills After a long day at school, the last thing most kids want to do is learn at home. But the benefits of learning as a family outside the classroom are huge - not only are children exposed to a culture of lifelong learning, but the bond between parent and child can grow with each teachable moment.

Finding time to set aside to learn as a family can be difficult, but all you need is 15 minutes a day to reap the benefits.

In honour of Family Literacy Day’s 15th anniversary, taking place across Canada on January 27, 2013, ABC Life Literacy Canada is offering five learning activities parents can do with their children in less than 15 minutes.

These ideas are so fun, it will hardly even feel like learning!

1. Read a book aloud together. Children’s books are usually short, and are a breeze to get through

The 2013 Kamloops Cowboy Festival poster art has been chosen.

This great drawing

by Arnold Mosely of Terry Milliken won runner-up in the Art of the West Show and Sale at the 2012 Kamloops Cowboy Festival. Arnold also won first place at the same show with “Patience Required”.

This is the second time for Arnold, as he was also chosen earlier as the 2002 Kamloops Cowboy Festival’s Poster Artist.

Arnold talks about genuinely experiencing his art....living the western life that he is painting.

He spends countless hours riding along with the cowboys; studying, participating, and recording subject material for his

Arnold Mosley cowboy artwork.

“You have to be able to get out there and absorb yourself in what the cowboys are doing. Experience for yourself, the days when it is so cold outside that the only warm spot is your saddle seat ... and ornery cows or horses that would rather put you on the ground.”

This is one reason that Arnold’s work holds an outstanding reputation with serious collectors of western and cowboy art.

The 2013 Kamloops Cowboy Festival poster by artist Arnold Mosley.

One other reason is that Arnold’s creations exhibit brilliant combinations of accuracy, composition, and mood, and convey all types of emotion.

The Kamloops Cowboy Festival will take place March 7 - 10, at the Cavalry Temple in Kamloops.

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Your CareCard, and more. in 15 minutes.

2. Heading out on a long road trip to Grandma’s house? Count how many red cars you see along the way, or find the whole alphabet using license plates and billboards.

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Sing a song. Singing encourages learning patterns of words, rhymes and rhythms, and is strongly connected to language skills.

4. Bake some cookies. Most recipes are less than 15 minutes and measuring ingredients helps children understand math and numbers.

5. Go for a walk as a family and read the

street signs. You can even think of a city or country that begins with the same first letter as the sign.

While we may not think of it, most of the time spent together at home can be learning opportunities between you and your child. Even time spent doing the dishes, eating dinner, or having a bath can all easily have a focus on learning in a fun way.

To find out how your family can have 15 minutes of fun for Family Literacy Day, visit www.familyliteracyday.ca.

Article courtesy of ABC Life Literacy Canada.

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One card. Many services. The new BC Services Card is part of government’s plan to modernize BC’s health care system. It replaces your CareCard, can be combined with your driver’s licence, and also acts as your photo ID. It’s more convenient and more secure, with enhanced features to protect your personal information. And getting yours is easy. Starting February 15, 2013, and for the next five years, you can simply enrol when renewing your driver’s licence. And even if you don’t drive, you can enrol at the nearest location where driver’s licences are issued. To learn more visit: BCServicesCard.ca

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Sun Peaks Named Top 2 in Best Canadian Ski Destinations by Canadian Living Magazine North Thompson Star/Journal Canadian Living Magazine announced their ‘10 Best Ski Destinations’ on Jan. 4, with Sun Peaks ranking second for its popularity with families and seasoned skiers and its abundant opportunities for alpine and Nordic skiing. Sun Peaks found itself in good company with Whistler Blackcomb taking number one.

Based on a formula including reader and guest impressions, ski enthusiasts’ advice and their own favourite places, Sun Peaks say they are excited to be endorsed by another reader based poll.

“Leading North American travel publications like Canadian Living and Conde Nast Traveller have recognized the multi-faceted benefits that set the Sun Peaks experience above others,” said Christopher Nicolson, President of Tourism Sun Peaks.

“Massive ski terrain and plentiful dry snow are two critical as-

sets to Sun Peaks’ reputation. But the quality and convenience of the ski-in ski-out village, diversity of shops and restaurants, and genuine friendliness of the locals are often unexpected by our guests. It quickly leads to a relaxed and home-like familiarity that is in large part why Sun Peaks’ single biggest market is the return guest.”

Also factored into the ranking is Sun Peaks’ non-ski and kid friendly activities and events.

“We are seeing more guests visit solely for winter activities such as cross country skiing, dogsledding, snowmobiling or snowshoeing,” says Nicolson. “It makes for a great winter holiday or a family gathering for those that do not ski or snowboard.”

Current and Upcoming Events: • 15th Annual Sun Peaks Winter Festival of Wine – January 12 to 20 • Adaptive Snow Sport Festival – February 1 and 2 • 2nd Annual Bluebird Day Banked Slalom – February 17

Wolf season in North Thompson has no kill limit for hunters Submitted There’s no limit on the number of wolves hunters can kill in the North Thompson according to the BC Government.

The no-limit policy will begin this year in August. Asked if this policy provides a threat to wolf populations in the region, fish and wildlife manager Jeff Morgan has

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been reported as saying that given the terrain in the area, and how difficult it is to bag a wolf, officials believe there is no significant threat to populations.

Wolf hunting has also been opened in the Okanagan with a limit of three, with government noting the Okanagan populations have greatly increased from past years.

Submitted photo: Craig Tomlinson

A number of youngsters come to a cheerful stop after a long slide down Gorman Road during the 10th annual Boulder Mountain toboggan party on New Years day.

PacificSport offers coaching courses and certification Kamloops This Week PacificSport is hosting three National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) courses on Feb. 9 and Feb. 10 at the Tournament Capital Centre in Kamloops.

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Friday Jan. 18

4:30pm 6:00pm 7:15pm 8:30pm

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The NCCP courses are designed for coaches of all levels, from youth community sports to Olympic team programs, and are broken into two streams of instruction — community sport and competitive sport.

The courses on offer are Introduction to Competition Part A, which costs $85 to attend, and Introduction to Community Sport — Triathlon and Introduction to Community Sport — Cycling, both of which are free.

Those who attend Introduction to Competition Part A are eligible for full reimbursement through the Western Canada Summer Games Coach Legacy Fund.

Call PacificSport Interior BC sport performance co-ordinator Jennifer Joyce at 250-8283583 or log on to pacificsportinteriorbc.com for more information.

Do you have a story or photograph about a sporting event in this area that you would like to share with our readers? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

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Bob Jensen: The five things I love the most

By Bob Jensen as told to Eleanor Deckert Most people just want happiness. They just don't know how to get it. They are too busy making money and having fun. They don’t see what’s big. Only “Me” and how to get what they think they want.

I personally think the world is going to go back to the old way. The city looks fragile to me. Everything and everyone is dependant on money. If a disaster happened tomorrow, how would people survive?

I learned to work on the land for what I need and work for cash for the few things you cannot grow, make, repair or salvage. These homestead life skills were passed from my grandparents to my parents to me. My wife, Colleen, and I have tried to pass this way of life on to our daughter, Jeneen, in hopes that she will have something significant to offer the next generation.

These are the five things I love the most: • Working the land and the smell of the earth.

• Helping people through paid work or volunteering.

• Seeing the potential in scrap, salvage and recycling.

• Avoiding waste.

• Family values and awe of God’s handiwork.

SUMMER I had good parents.

My Dad, Nels Jensen, brought his farming skills from Norway to Canada after working in Brazil, Argentina and Chile.

When he married Alice Kesler, they settled in McMurphy near my mother's parent’s goat farm.

Dad could fix anything. He figured out how to use the flywheel off an old washing machine to spin a potter’s wheel. He steamed birch slats to make us a sled and skis. Fixing and salvaging, seeing the potential is something I still do, recycling metal, lumber, cars and machinery.

Like many families in our Valley today, Mom stayed home with us kids to work the land and Dad went away to work for cash. He earned $500-$600 per month as a cook. In 1953, the summer when I was about seven years old, he cooked for the Transmountain pipeline crew.

The camp was close by so he could walk home.

Mom’s home made brown bread and white butter was good.

But I also loved the day-old store bought white bread and yellow butter Dad brought home, so it wasn’t wasted. Even to this day, I take care that nothing is wasted.

Not food. Not resources. Not time.

AUTUMN Autumn means back-toschool. My Mom taught us at home. As the eldest, Irene was a second mother. Dave called me “Boy.” I was the curious one.

Doris was fun to tease. Frank always tagged along and got into trouble.

Every Friday afternoon the way-freight train delivered supplies for the town, clothing and other items from the catalog, food and mail. We sent away our correspondence school lessons to Victoria and eagerly looked for new books from the Open Shelf library.

Everything had to be carried over the narrow swinging suspension bridge across the North Thompson River.

Besides school lessons, Mom taught us while we worked side by side. By the time we were 10 years old, we could all bake bread, take care of the animals, garden, bring wood and water, help with household and farm tasks. At harvest time the hay, canning, and storing food from the garden to the root cellar kept everyone moving.

In the chilly autumn evenings, she lit the brush pile. We read aloud to each other under the night sky beside the fire's warmth.

Mom talked while looking at the stars. You just can’t believe it came to be with just some Big Bang. The universe is so vast and so orderly. I don't see how anybody can believe that this just happened.

Even the simplest thing, the cell, or the atom is so complicated, so ordered and so beautiful. We had no school and no church and no library, but Mom opened the way for education and belief.

In school now-a-days they teach evolution. I say, what's the point of that? “Survival of the fittest” means “I don't have to care for my neighbour, just take the most I can for myself.” My Mom taught us: Family loyalty.

Marriage for life. Tell the truth.

Keep your word. Help each other.

We celebrated Christmas and Easter, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. These, to me, are real things. Thanksgiving has always been my favourite holiday. It really stuck with me: we have what we need and so many people don't.

WINTER All the work we had done all year gave us what we needed to make it through the winter.

It was a good feeling to know that you had helped do the work together. But the harsh cold was very real.

Wood had to be cut with a two-man cross-cut saw and Dad was away a lot, so we boys had to look for dry wood we could drag home, or gather bark from the stumps left from nearby logging. When I was about 14 years old, my brother and I carried a ton of coal in 50 pound sacks from the train station, across the swinging bridge, up the rise to our place. We didn't think it was a big thing. It was what had to be done.

SPRING By the time spring came, I was so glad to see green, so excited

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Nature plays a large part in Art by Ecki

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

Ecki’s home stands out from all others in the Vavenby trailer park where it cannot be missed. Two large life-like eagles formed from wood, seem to be guarding his property. Varieties of creatures also made from wood, line the path to the house; and the

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

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

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

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

The variety of his work is remarkable; it

carve on it!”

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

Sometimes a person may come into the gallery to view Ecki’s work, and they may purchase a special item of art for their own home. Most of the time though, Ecki and Marilyn market the art work by taking part in craft fairs.

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

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

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

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Photo by Eleanor Deckert

about the baby animals: sheep, goats, pigs, chickens, cows, dogs, cats. The whole world seems to be looking forward to a fresh start. After making it through the winter, I always wanted to do better, to learn, to try new ways. I would say, “Next spring I’m going to.... “ Sometimes the expectations just don't become reality. But the new start every spring feels just great.

Today, people can still grow their own food to eat. Here, in Avola, I have developed a community garden. You can eat a meal that didn’t take any money.

You never know what is going

to happen next. But you always have your skills to solve problems. You always have the sense of wonder and order when you look at nature and the stars. This makes me feel safe, that there is order in my life, too, even when I’m not sure what’s next.

There is a sense of satisfaction in simple things that has a higher value to me than anything you can buy in the city.

One time I climbed to the top of the mountain behind our farm, exploring with my grandfather and brother. We cooked bacon and eggs. That was good day.

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A good day for roadside photography I recently talked to a long time photographer that said the landscape photography in early advertisements by the American Automobile Association was what got him into photography. That organization was once the best place to get maps for road trips in North America.

They sent their employees out, with cameras and mapping instruments, across the continent finding the best and most scenic routes.

I remember seeing pictures of their big, fourdoor cargo vehicles with people poised on platforms on top of the vehicle with large tripod mounted 8x10 cameras on some obscure dirt road in the middle of North America. It all looked very exciting.

We both remembered pictures of Ansel Adams standing on a platform on top of a vehicle, very much like those used by the American Automobile Association, with his large camera making wonderful photographs that scenic photographers still admire.

I actually sold my jaunty, little, two-seater MG that was so easy to get around the streets of Los Angeles, and bought a bright yellow International Scout 4x4.

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trips, with back seats that were only accessed by climbing over a metal barrier behind the front seats; it was perfect in my young mind and meant that I, like Ansel Adams and the folks from the AAA, could gleefully travel the back roads in a cool looking vehicle with my camera capturing the natural world on film.

Years have passed, and technology has changed, and so have I. There are still lots of back roads to explore and photograph, but the days of climbing on my car roof are long gone.

The American Automobile Association no longer explores the country, and today I check maps on line or my cell phone. I don’t need a large 8x10 view camera like Ansel Adams used with the accompanying long hours working in a chemical darkroom to make good enlargements, and certainly don’t want to drive around in that uncomfortable, gas guzzling International anymore. I thought about that conversation and the many scenic photographs I have made while driving along the South Thompson River towards Kamloops, as I pulled off the road to meet up with fellow Pritchard photographer Peter Evans.

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We drove along the highway photographing horses, snow covered trees, and Evans even jumped out trying for some photos of distant deer bounding through a meadow.

There were lots of opportunities in spite of the flat light, but our main problem was getting my car far enough off the snow lined highway so as not to be clipped by large passing transport trucks.

We stopped and wandered along Shuswap Lake in the small town of Chase, and photographed the pier, reflections in the water, and trees along the white icy shore. When the sun finally peaked though we dashed back to the car, our goal to catch the sun along the river near a bridge that

crosses the Shuswap River a few miles from where we were. Chasing the sun seems to be part of roadside photography sometimes.

By the time we reached the Pritchard river crossing the sun was creating diagonal shafts of light that slowly illuminated some features in the landscape, and then in minutes moved, leaving them absent of light.

We parked and rushed on to the bridge, yelling at each other, “look, look, look”.

Then in spite of cars crossing the narrow bridge, we stood by the railings and shot away.

The river scene was exciting, and I constantly altered my meter trying to keep the exposure under the fast moving light. Then in about ten minutes the sun moved into the clouds and dropped behind distant hills and the sky, hills, and river were back to unexciting flat light.

However, we were like two happy young kids as we returned to the car talking about our luck with the light.

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Celebrating 35 Years

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This week’s student of the week is Grade Two student Georgia Clough in Mrs. McGravey’s class. Georgia is a cheerful, hard-working member of the class who sets an excellent example of responsible citizenship for her fellow classmates. Georgia is always looking for ways to help out either her teacher or her fellow classmates. She tackles cleaning tasks that others avoid, consoles classmates when they are upset and is often the first to get her work done.

Georgia’s incredible work ethic earns her excellent marks on her assignments. She is a curious student who is actively involved in our classroom activities. Georgia listens to advice on how to improve her work and tries to follow it making her a pleasure to teach. Thank-you Georgia and keep up the great work!

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

Mar 23 - NT Fish & Game Club Wild Game Banquet, 5:30pm Carpet Bowling: Mon, Wed, & Fri., 9:30am-12 @ Little Fort Barriere Drop In Art. Every Friday from 1-3pm at NTVIC @ the Fall Fair Hall. Tickets $25/person, call 250-672-1070. from end of Sept to March (except holidays). Nominal fee. All Hall.

Apr 13-14 - Antique Appraisal Weekend, 10am-5pm @ Little welcome.

Community Kitchen: If interested call Dede 554-3134.

Fort Hall. more info call 250-672-5660.

Community Soup Day: Christian Life Assembly on Annesty Barriere Elementary PAC: 2nd Tues. of mth, 8:45am, call Apr 27-28 - Celebration of Rural Living Expo & Trade Show @ 672-9916.

Rd. 3rd Mon. of every mth, 11:30 am.

NT Agriplex & Fall Fair Grounds. Info call: 250-319-8023.

Council of Senior Citizens: Devoted to improving quality of Barriere Fibre Arts. Every Tuesday, 7-9pm at NTVIC, from life for seniors. Call 604-576-9734 or email ecbayer@shaw.ca.

Apr 27-28 - 6th Annual Celebration of the Arts Festival @ NT Oct-Apr. Nominal attendance fee. All welcome.

Crib: Barriere Legion 242, every Thurs. 7:30pm, Sept. to May. Agriplex & Fall Fair Grounds. Info call: 250-672-9330.

Barriere Firefighters’ Practice: Barriere Firehall, Thurs., Crib: Mon. & Fri. 1-4pm @ Little Fort Hall.

7pm Army Cadets - 2941 RCACC Cadet Corp. - Tues. 6:30pm, Darts: Barriere Legion 242, every Thurs. 7pm, Sept. to May. ages 12-18, Legion Basement. New Recruits Welcome. Marc Barriere Food Bank: Every Wed. starting Sep. 12, 10am-noon. Call for info 672-0029 (leave a message).

672-9681.

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.

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

Little Fort Coffee House: 1st Fri. each mth, Oct - May, 7pm @ Little Fort Community Hall.

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 Fish & Game Club: 4th Mon. each mth 7pm Volunteer Centre. More info 672-1843 NT Museum: Summer hours - Tues & Fri 9am-5pm; Wed & Sat 10am-4pm; Thurs 10am-5pm.

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

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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

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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.

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E-mail: info@clearwateremployment.ca • Web Page: www.clearwateremployment.ca Skills Link Project Coordinator: Contract position/ Clearwater #C0042 Project Coordinator/Youth Group Supervisor: FT 12 wk Contract/Clearwater #C0037 Food and Beverage Server: Seasonal/Clearwater #C0036 House-keeper: Seasonal/Clearwater #C0031 German Speaking Tour Guide: Seasonal/ Clearwater #CB0030 Driver-Ski Guide (German Speaking): Seasonal/ Clearwater #C0029 Front Desk Clerk: PT/Clearwater #C0028 Class 1 Driving Instructor: FT Quesnel/Williams Lake #CB0024 Store Clerk/Cashier: Blue River #C0023 Line Cook: Blue River #C0022 Logging Truck Driver: Seasonal/Clearwater #CB0021 Maintenance Manager: FT/Blue River #CB0019 Boutique Clerk: Seasonal/Blue River #CB0018 Housekeeping Manager: FT/Blue River #CB0015 Housekeeper: Seasonal/Blue River #CB0014 Fine Dining Server: Seasonal/Blue River #CB0013 Registered Massage Therapist: Seasonal/Blue River #CB0012 Heli-Ski Guides: 6 positions/Seasonal/Blue River #CB0011 GENERAL INFORMATION • Free Workshops: Thurs. Jan. 24th: Work Search Techniques Workshop (every 4th Thursday) Thurs. Feb. 14th: Internet & Email Basics Workshop ( or every 2nd Thursday)

Thurs. Jan. 17th: Creating & Updating Your Resume Workshop (or every 3rd Thursday) Thurs. Jan. 24th: Self Employment Orientation (Must be referred by a Case Manager) Thurs. Feb. 1st: Self Marketing/Networking Workshop ‘JOB CLUB’: Starting January 21st: Pre-register!

Skills Link for Youth: 12 week program starting soon!

Please call 250-674-2928 to register for free workshops. • Resumes & Interviews: Go hand in hand, so the better prepared you are the greater the impression you will make to your future employer. Please drop in and our friendly staff will assist you. • Targeted Wage Subsidy (TWS): Are you currently on Employment Insurance or have you been in the last 3-5 years? If you have, you may be eligible for wage subsidy. Ask us for further info. • Funding for Skill Enhancement: Recent or active EI clients with a career plan in mind seeking assistance through Service Canada are required to book an appointment with one of our Employment Counsellors. • Blue River Itinerant: An employment consultant comes to town twice/mth to the Blue River School. Next visit is Thursday Jan. 17 from 12:30-3:40. If a one on one appointment is required, please call to set up a time prior to the drop in.

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Misc. Wanted Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Chad: 250-863-3082 in Town 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.

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Pets Good Dog Obedience Spring Classes Starting Feb. 17! * NEW DATES! * Basic Obedience - A 6 week course in good manners & canine behaviour begins Sunday, Feb. 17, 11am at the Fall Fair Hall in Barriere for all dogs at least 6 months old & up. Cost $100.

Novice Class - 6 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 Sunday, Feb. 17, 12pm.

Cost $100.

To register or for more information contact Jill Hayward at 250-319-8023 TROPICAL FISH Sale! All the products you need for your aquarium. Order online and receive 15% off with coupon code: FISH15. Sale ends January 27. www.petland.ca 1-855-839-0555

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 Clearwater: 2 bdrm townhouse located in Weyco subd.

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Avail immed. $800/mnth. Call Julie 250-674-0188 Clearwater: 3 bdrm + 2 sm loft bdrm on 1 acre. Elec/wood heat. Incl fridge & elec stove. $750/mo + DD. Avail Feb. 1 Ref req. Ph. 778-549-0410 Clearwater Riverfront 1 bdrm apt, priv & quiet, furn, util incl, ref, $775/mo, 250-674-0001 or info@riveradventures.ca Nice clean 3bdrm house for rent in Vavenby w/bsmt, carport and storage sheds on 1/2 acre with river view. $850/mo.

F/S, W/D. 250-674-0002 Short Term rental, furnished, lakeside 2 bdrm home. Absolutely NO smoking, NO pets, w/d. Avail immed. $650/mo.

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Agnes Martinsen of the Yellowhead Pioneer Residence in Barriere, British Columbia, passed away suddenly at the age of 90 at the Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops, British Columbia. Agnes was born to parents, John Henry Dale and Anne (Nee Bruyneel) in Enderby, British Columbia, on January 21, 1922.

Agnes will be missed by sons Wayne (Louise) Abbey of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Lloyd (Fran) Abbey of Barriere, B.C., and daughter Sharon Reid of Enderby, B.C. Agnes is also survived by sister Betty Wilson of Kamloops, B.C., brother Bruce Dale of Powell River, B.C., sisters-inlaw Ivy Dale of Vernon, B.C., and Mary Dale of Enderby, B.C., brother-

in- law Vern Wilson of McLure, B.C., as well as many nieces, nephews and friends. Left to cherish her memory are seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Agnes was predeceased by husband Louis Abbey of 100 Mile House, B.C., and husband George Martinsen of Vernon, B.C. Agnes was a home-

maker but found time to work for a packing house in Winfield, B.C. She also enjoyed being a Ham Radio operator with the Vernon Ham Radio Club. Agnes loved to cook and bake, especially for her family. She was always sewing, knitting and crocheting. She enjoyed fishing and camping at many lakes in British Columbia. Agnes also had a green thumb with her vegetable and flower gardens.

From the family to “The Girls” as Agnes called the staff at the Yellowhead Pioneer Residence in Barriere: You go above and beyond to make the residents feel welcome. Agnes was always looking forward to her next adventure with all of you, her time with

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DECEMBER ohen Report; a dismal picture 2012 2011 CCNA

NOVEMBER On June 23, the first Annual Barriere Bike January 2012 Rodeo took place in the editor;

and still are, looking the intersection. of Nathe to Sicamous on July 6, peared to be prettyfrom hap- Brownmiller, for suggestions Simpcw First core.

In prepara- way 6 near McLure Church of St. Paul in where they played in the py with the 2012 event. the public on options. tion held a number of tion for the project, when the vehicle was Barriere, andto health ClearRegional ChampionStein issays nothey will not only persist, willrelated Oceans to study the Cohen TheJustin SD73 Board events the district held an initially stopped for water United Church, ships.

The Squirt boys rain.

There were a tostranger to Barriere.

This government Report and bring Barriere RCMP accelerate. e Cohen Commission they will likely call anand wellness within BarriereJustice Secondinformation session speeding.

During advises he Cohen has accepted were Me tal of 40 young people Thenot 32-year-old they were other meeting in jockey Janu- federal their community markary’s We has just eliminated forward asveryto a successful, wit-Club t wasreported recently tabled in that was open to the interaction with the a callnational away from the announced bringing Barriere home that participated, rang- ary greworup in the North taking an educational February, ing they were protection of fishwhen habitat, they Thompson ness.AddicUnfortunately, the ouse of Commons.

This Barriere’s new lady public on January 24. driver, the officer North to the gold medal, and the ing in age from two to Thompson Valley comapproach for a short more information and tions Awareness Week, raising money to help Ilke Marais, fired oneathird Conservatives moved meet- the paintsdoctor, anThere incredibly dis- have A solar aquatics sys- noted several indianother church girls wonathe bronze 14. wereeveryone children munity, gradu-of British time to allow data on and the issuggested Nov. 19 to 23. in New ensure clean inwaready to start on Westminster.

A Division out of eight on tricycles, bikes with ate of Barriere Secondtem treats raw sewage cators that caused Columbia’s habitat protection ing in secret and my motion is cture was of the Conservative to learn about the new options has been gathTwenty-eight dump ter supply in villages Sun Peaks built it teams. training wheels, and ary.

Stein, now a jockey March 26 at the Barand other wastewater him to enter into an staff, and many more across no longer on the agenda.

This nment’s handling not four-way stop that was ered. truck loads of special- in Africa. The high an outdoor stage and Two judges for the teenagers on mountain at Woodbine in Toronriere Medical Clinic. with biological meth- investigation under installed on Sunday, Members of Simply mixed arena footkind of thing school is becoming studentsfarwere of British Columbia’s the country. theywas came by the thouprovincial pennies Communibikes.

The young riders cw to, won the prestigious The Thompsonods using plant and the Controlled Drugs Oct. 21, at the intersecFirst Nation and ing delivered into collecting beAccording to Justice Cohen, common Ottawa. sockeye but all sands to too hear Kevin in ties in Bloom program weresalmon, through four supporters Queen’s Plate held partnered Enderby says Nicola Regional tion ofputBarriere Town an the North Thompson bacterial life.

The and Substance Act. fore they are taken out the most harmfulCostner enviThere are many serious nada’sRoad fisheries.

Modern visited the townfacof Barstations thatSalle tested their some with of Strait of Dover, and Road, goodbye to fallen information picket at Agriplex, and courtesy District announced of circulation, and in process produces Police service dog on theWest sock-perform. tors that need riere to be Granton addressed July 18 and 19, skills and knowledge of ronmental on June 30,effects in an excittop of Justice Cohen’s next to benefit the Barriere firefighter they will from the Highway 5 Vaven- of area rancher Ian doing so were attemptno foul odour, uses was deployed, and ed, the audience was to evaluate bike safety under the ing race that he led from contaminants algal Mitchell to ensure positive future recommendations to eye post office.

RCMP by are turnoff on Nov. 8.andMitchell. then a ing Barriere attends to fill athe 20 municigallon $2.1 million from no chemicals, and subsequent to that predominantly female, pality jug forfisheries, the comwatchful eyes of local wire-to-wire, and Cpl. Darin Underhill blooms.

Much of also the research all of Canada’s Close to two-dozen spent the for good part ..... page 6 water with2012 pennies. ve theCanada’s chances for sockGas Tax STAR/JOURNAL photo: Bob Hayward treats everything that the driver was arsomething Costner re- petition.

Prior to their RCMP members. set a track record.

With commented, hope inpeople took part in done of two spreading The sockeye.

Thompson these areas was by days including the iconic rvival, he also dedicates Fund for an“We innovacomes into the facil- rested. marked on early in his arrival, area residents On June 22, the now over 700 career that it is a smooth DFO’s the demonstration, Program and packing the mate-must Nicola Regional DisHigh water levels in the North Thompson River caused youth Contaminants Action be taken andactivof his report lamenttive project to reduce Local ity, both liquids andin mid-June 90 minute performance created a progressively hive of grounds at Sam’s Pizza which wins as jockey, this transition and there wasa intended to rial.

The new footing trict were signifi cant ground seepage into a property in Exlou.

The River Forecast methane emissions at attention the Experimental Lakes strong be made. on Saturday, July 7decisions - re- closing ity must throughout the comandno Rib House were and hometown young man brought e recent decision by the Smith, solids. There is no skier, Sara Mobile Home are major incidents draw to Yelthe Agriplex the Barriere Center issued a fl ood watch for the North Thompson River and tribu- medminding the men ‘who munity as they mowed busy with artisans aris quickly carving himfrom small landfills. wins a gold waste.

Nothing needs Area (ELA) in northwestern The Conservatives can start by rvatives to gut the proat our owners new warned four-way lowhead Mining’s pro- facility another step Landfill. Beginning on taries, which was downgraded high streamfl in under got dragged up here that grass, weed-wacked, riving and puttingthe up Ontario, self a place in the history The initiative inal with a time of to be to trucked away,ow advisory yet these programs reversing changes to athe stop.” posed lead-zinc mine closer to hosting thetheir n of fish habitat from Dec. 1, 2012, houseSTAR/JOURNAL photo: Margaret Houben about fire safety Ten brave souls took the plunge to herald in the new year of 2012 with splash at the Little Fort Ferry Slip 24 hours.

However, those living along the North Thompson kept their it’s free”.

The concert and in general put the their tents and canoof Canadian Thoroughvolved the placement 106.38, and two silwhereas conventional The North Thompat Harper Creek.

New Year’s Eve BulSeven lives lost hold garbage, recycling been the and their The 25th annualaxed Little Fortby Polar BearHarper Dip on JanuaryFisheries 1, 2012, proved toAct be an unusually mild daydevfor this time of year, with the North Thompson River ies Act inin their springfor have on January 1, during the 26th Annual Polar Bear Dip into the North Thompson River. fi ngers crossed due to the heavy rains that continued throughout thePeaks, kicked off a series of fi nishing touches on the pies preparation bred horse racing. freeOn from ice and plenty ofNov. open chillylarama. waters for 10 enthusiastic ‘dippers’. and Find more on page 10. of compost on Conservatives. son Fall Fair and Saturday, vers at Sun treatment is smelly, small amounts of ..... beds page 10RoS/J File photo: Eliminating astating cuts to DFO such as as a us budget bill. 5th Annual events at Sun town’s appearance Barriere’s the week of musical month. deo Association facil- 17, During there was a comThe B.C. Coroners the landfill surface demolition would be uses chemicals, and qualifying her as the Contaminants program the Contaminants program and e Fisheries Act changes Peaks during the sumwhole.

Judges however, Celebration of the Arts June 24, a rural property ity, as well as a number over areas where plete mill dispersal Service reported they collected in bins and mer. lookdrive at a number cri- io they headed south often requires truck- a member of the Festival.

Unfortunatewas broken into on75 Dix-DFO that has been touched Fairs and Exhibito to Ontario firing sci-looking the ELA. ade all the gas more seriof workers from the involved auction at the Chu were into an transported to of the landfill is venting.

Okanagan team sesolidsnear to landfill Star/Journal filea photo: STAR/JOURNAL photo: Jill Hayward Gathering Barriere a place on Team BC for ing volving at least dozen Barriere resident teria, including tidiness, ly, at how around p.m., on Creek Road,site just out by this mill disease to whom be accidental tions Association for to spend Mobile Alabama many of were They must Heffley commit to Christmas begin community of8 Baronsidering much of entists, Chua on death that Creek Land- to The beds metabolize lected to compete or composting. on Friday, Aug. 17. the Canadian EquesRed Serge was on parade with RCMP members from the Barriere Detachproperties being hit.

Tom Fennell, was comenvironmental action, mother nature decided based of Barriere.

TheRoad. prop-of took especially honoured their 2011 fair. with family.

They will be coming riere and surrounding Lake place at Their Sun fill.

Waste was no lon- and at the Institute Ocean implementing the recomohen Report isproduced dedicated methane

by Dunn at the BC Winter On Jan. 23, a poParticipants arrived trian Championships Residents were advised ment for the annual 2012 Remembrance Day Parade to the Legion.

Picmended for his actions heritage conservation, to stir things up, senderty is near power lines in each communioverall Resort site presenstarted trip on home at the end of area, benefitted from Sciences Haydn Auction Servic- Peaks the af- found ger to betheir buried at the Victoria. mendations Justice importance of improvthe landfill, andsteady im- with an inaccess from officer far and wideMcGregor, to Games intured: Bromont, in Cadwallader, to be and rein February. lice the on the night Feb. 21, Barriere urban inforestry, land- January. ing province’s a wicked, road. (l to r)Quebec, Cst. Evan Cst.with Cory andvigilant, Cst. Dallas the Job Cre- es the2012 sale ternoon of of Nov. 25. ty’sconducted Walk. The tation scored 97 per December 15, leaving Landfill.

The ELA is Canada’s flagCohen’s report. participate in and attend port September. suspicious activity ther than eliminating the mediately reduce its Three members of the Barriere RCMP Detachment marched in the when he assisted at the scape, turf and ground and very strong wind The suspects broke into It’s noted that winSoutheast District Hunt. ation Partnership. on behalf of Simpcw year old Darfield The with Barriere Walk in Barriere was Twenty-four cent, the agricultural a tankBarriere’s Theparade.

Bear’s fiPictured rst ShowRCMP reportedNorthat Day to the police. scene of an accident on covers, fl oral displays, that uprooted the stakes the garage, damaged warming imship environmental research If these changes do not take ning skier Kate Carttion global of fish habitat in Traffic Unit seized a Legion’s Remembrance (l to r): Cst. Evan November 4 was North First Nation.

Nick Guido died afterthis Christmas lion last non-agricultural year to $199 million reflect valuefry as ofwas July 1,dic Assessment, are appointed annually Thompson Star/Journal Parade dedicated to Mackenand ful ofmarket french oil, skier, McN-Shine in Barriere on onbyJuly 27, aAlex local busiBarriere RCMP rethe Yellowhead and involvecanopies, theBarriere door with a was pry bar, pact by 21 times.

Clearwater’s assessment 2011 community or see incorrect information the Ministry of Community, wright family in radio jammer and a joined centre which run year. oncrashed an place, the roll blindly ideological to ensure thedown future aholding special day insurBarCst. Cory Sport McGregor, who recently thehas Barriere Food Bank he into aHighmetheld after dark for the Cadwallader, $6,000 to representaward, NTFFRA presinounced their 6th Anzie Livingstone and displays both scored (about 75 litres) and Donald, brought Learn how to August 18, along Airness was broken into in ported that on Friday, decreased from $325.5 million last on their notice should contact our and Cultural Development, and meet Owners of more than 4,000 way, while working for ment.

Judges also visitand tossed everything smashed out windows Tenfor brave souls Little Fort; both the Beretta Semi AutoLizdrug and Jim president Kim Keating al support at the base annual budget roughly equal to path this government has taken first time in 2012, with tives of area groups dent, “We have a very of theriere sockeye. and Cst. Celebration of to $320 this year. office indicated their noticeDetachment, between 1Park and March 15 to properties throughout the North year his 100 permillion cent, withSun aed cargo basket on the home a February bronze medal proof portHunt.

Road next to the nual the Industrial inDallas Aug. 24, a Barriere male Agro Maintetheas Wildfi reinonDragon all overthe the place.

Many on family. a piece ofSpaghetti machintook plunge to Thompson Gilbertson.

Itthat was the reports the Conservative of a assessment skiRoad chairlift while Cartwrights and will the matic pistol during spectators saying they saidand roll decreased as soon as possible January,” hearprojects formal complaints. region can expect to Peaks recipients special thank you toa the Arts Festival that of one cabisince they achieved majority tice Cohen states “if Barriere and area the livestock sections hitch holding anothfrom the Haywood your kids park.

Radio station Barriere.

Thieves enwas arrested after fl eenance.

BConAmbulance Monument and the Fall canopies sustained ery,their and also damaged $574 million lastayear to $531 ‘really Held.

The Kamloops assessment office 2012 assessment noticday theyin were given Dinner fundraiser for from sledding crazy herald the new receive enjoyed seeing Jims. traffic on Highin front the Barriere extend to CFTC, as be on April 27 office.

These disastrous for Jan. 21 owner stop Steve Shannon tered theofatyard, cut the nt trends persist, there ing held an assault on a rideresidents total 96will perprove er 170 thanks Under 23Avenue million thisbeing year.status “Ifgrounds. a litres, property owner is stillNorams is located 805 Renfrew in next fewexperienced days. breaking Paramedic Tim HoffFAir somekeys damage, a& 22 few esnet anthe Minister’s ATV by the to their new the Food Bank hostcarpet. all the lights on the payear with a.....splash at Fire Hall. they have provided the and 28, 2013, in conIn comparison the City of concerned about their assessment in Kamloops.

During the month of “Most homes in this region are pageand 11 a measures locks offJunior of twoTrials con- and radio host Gary on lawnmower; which are about the forthe habitat, man, tookpeople thesockeye, ‘thank Afish Barriere man was World were destroyed, andclearly tryingnotcent aportions power and phone and 4-H came to Barriere A&W. be a significant decline home in Fort Barriere’s ed

by Sam’s Three were rade floats’.

Barriere resident funding in launched its entirety assessment roll increased after speaking to one of our apprais- January, office hours are 8:30 a.m. about the same Pizza comparedon to Kamloops with the 1st the Little Ferry worth Pfeifer first the junction tainers and forced entry he was driving up Baryou’ one step further killed in a two-vehicle fortunate few managed to get it started with a outage in the very through with a 96 per They had asked at Whistler Olympic saving taxpayers’ dollars; they for our environment, and for productive capacity of $13.66 billion last year to ers,Athey may submit a Notice ofFaith to 5:00 p.m., Monday to title Friday. The lastNov. year’s19, assessment roll,” said from Riverwalk subdivisold so many taken to Royal Inyoung ClearwaYurkiw, to acquire this equipAnnual Celebration HOME HARDWARE IS A CANADIAN OWNED COMPANY Slip on January 1, idea of a show and shine into others.

The thieves riere Town Road.

Police by applying special collision north of Avola to escape relatively un- Graham screwdriver.

Police $13.68 billion this year; while Complaint (Appeal) byacross January 31,Park. telephone number is 250-376-6281 Held, Deputy Assessor. early hours of Tuescent. several friend sion, aduring home that both are based purely on rean extreme allfor of assessment Canada’s fisheries. dinners they finally land Hospital withthe ter couple lost theirby aholder r River sockeye habiof Miss Eastment.”doing a radio talk of Rural Living 2012, the 26thit “Most and McBride for an independent review16. or tollthrough free at 1 800 home some owners footage in this region went the806-6788. propapprehended the Expo man recognition for Fennell’s the morning of July harmed.

By 8:15 p.m. viewed of Valemount day morning, Jan. Chris Newton and Canada to collect The District ofgo towhile had been dreaming ran out of food.

Tonon-life-threatening lives following a single ern British Columbia, It was announced anti-science ideology.

Lawrence MacAulay,MP for and Trade Show, at roll decreased from $187 million Property Assessment Review Panel,” For more information, will see modest changes in the -10 Annual Polar Bear the suspects caught on help at the scene, where Investigation revealed erty, making a mess in show together, and from adjacent to the Fadear was over, and everyone about for the past few pertal year to $172 million this year. addedfor Held.them. www.bcassessment.ca. centraised to +5 perfor range.” the Food injuries following anPEI, 17, after acent single ve-a last Sandra Burkolder oil Barriere received a that the first annual the North Thompson vehicle accidentMuch the reported she will be I recently moved motion Cardigan, and Fisheries he Conservative governthere the project grew the storage areas, and Park area, where BarDip into the Hoffman Kevin that had NorthFollow did their best to North tidyhad up Bank a surveillance camera.

“Property owners whoroads feel thatMonday, The two Property BC Assessment on Twitter, Barriere’s assessment roll years.

The couple was $1,087.07. accident onand icy January 30, 2012 Thompson Star/Journal evening of vehicles Dec. 9.Assessment Achicle traffic accident converted their 1994 to their surprise, grant competing inCanada’s the Miss Celebration of Ru- Agriplex and FallFriday Fair a from quantity their property were assessment does notcritic Review Panels, independenton of BC stole YouTube, Facebook,of andcopLinkedIn.into a successfully held from $201.7 mil7 8 1 9 5 what 5 0 0 1River.

7 they decreased riere Bandshell in the House of Commons and Oceans for the McNab attendbeen northbound and salvage Charges were pending does Thompson not immediately been living in an RV that After a seven year near Sun Peaks Resort cording tostocks Clearwater Teen Canada Globe ral Living Expo and Facility. involved an Argo Delica Mitsubishi their oil took Gas Tax Fund of per pipe, wiring and event. was underway at the ing.and Fennell received an RCMP, Highway near Tum could.

However, Saturfor Break and Enter, on The participants were Committee Fisheries Liberal Party of Canada e course, current since Aug. 24,trends due to hiatus from aon position Nov. 20. the5 vehicle be- Beauty Pageant of Trade Show will be time, Local business Road Maintenance van to run onMountwaste them 3,100 kms from $6.7 million to install SERVING THE NORTH THOMPSON VALLEY FROM HEFFLEY CREEK TO BLUE RIVER The North Thompother construction rewith a good sized inscribed plaque and Tum Creek when the day morning saw most Committing the offense from Fort, on the Thompson Nic- ies, paramedics and ing driven northbound 2013. the fact Little their previous hosted at the North couple, Eldon and plow truck and a vegetable oil, and Darfield to Sault Ste. a waste water system son Fall Fair and Rodeo lated equipment. crowd in attendance. hearty thanks from second vehicle hit the of the artisans on site, of Mischief, and Theft.

Clearwater andwith Chu home had sold a ola Regional District members of the Sun by Skye and Courtney Christmas came Thompson Agriplex Kim Law, donated power pole.

Fortuacted on a plan being Marie.

From Ontarfor the downtown Association’s AmbasThe man was charged paramedics, con- Buck lead vehicle bethey’d finished possession datesetting ear- Board of Directors, Peaks Fire with DepartChua. went outfrom of conearly for the North and Fair Facility cheques atovehicle the COMFORT, Real FOOD, Real VALUE sadorFall Program held its two with operating nately Real no one was gratulations from Argo hind.

The lead vehicle up than their they displays and Barriere lier expectresident Bill ment responded to the trol and off Highway area resiThompson Fall Fair in Barriere.

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HST Barriere Food Bank family restaurant Home cooked • FREE Wireless Internet Coronation on Aug. 30, while impaired, and the area•manager andmeals crew. went the road to the were ready for the pubhurt in Licensed the located permawould be destination ed.

The wonincident, the seat breakfast two-vehicle crash on 5shopping at offWolf’s Corner and Rodeo Assocation end ofRidge Aprilin 27Barriere. and 28 just before Christmas, dents whoGilbertson’s areweather inter- Kershaw• FREE Continental Close toMinor casino, hospital, and arena at the lawnmower was imBarriere Ball right, while the second lic.commuDespite the which took down in thehome, tourism.

Mike Wiegele from start to as TNRD Director for Heffley Creek Road at approximately 17 km on Dec. 12, thanks will offer two full days one for $1,000 from ested in photography Previously called the pounded.

Squirt teams travelled went off to the left.

A issues, everyone apReverend Graham The situation in has ambitious plans for the power and phone finish, was completed Out of 1,300 8 a.m. The driver of south of Clearwater. to a partnership with of everything that re- the A&W, and one for joined together to Area ‘O’.WINNER! NTRRFA Queen Pagmalevehicle passenger the Tourism & Hospitality ount is in notunder so bad12 weeks.

Blue River pluseligible there isvoters lines across in from The members of lates to the lifestyle $2,000 from the Petro Area 2012 a southbound van lost The went in down Community Futures form a camera club. eant, and now the Amlead vehicle was not l many residenca proposal develop The first day of No- to ‘O’, the North Thompson only station.

245 eligible about eight the Esso BC control a 30 m embankment Thompson Country that is enjoyed herethis in Can Station.

Business Excellence Award bassador Program, One of the first items wearing a seatbelt and businesses there year-round glacier skivember marked the Art Council, and Lana votes were cast.

Kerkilometres from the and into the North Hydro had the power and the Farm Kids the North Thompson Barriere Elemeniere was ejectedRiver. from the Laskovic, of Armour marked the 63rd year on their agenda rth- own firstbackup day that heir ingBarriere nearwas Valemount. shaw wonafter the approxelection Highway 6A turnoff, Thompson Scholarship Fund. Valley.

ROOMS tary School held a back on that young women from arge The passenger, to make quality phoElementary School Mountain Offi ce SerThe Valemount prowith 127three votestoinfour his crossed the centreline vehicle.

On Dec. 8, Cathy NTFFRA president Unusual weather fundraiser to assist in out imately editor; Valley communities had Continental Barriere resident tography instrucThe up63rd Park principal Janicki vices, joined together for conditions led to BC setting whilemost running and Free collided with a Breakfast ier described the Phil posal would befavour, a $900for McLeod, MP forVictor Ka- Jill Hayward said the a new North playhours of been chosen to represent eath-laying cer- door Kolman, was confirmed the grand opening of Thompson Fall Fair or 10%pickup OFF Full Breakfast tion available within had closed on matesaid Mike Fennell re- northbound mloops-Thompsonfthe adequate and the million project, partnership came to be Hydro implementing ground.

The fundraistheir customers, but the NTFFRA, and the deceased at scene.of the Armour Mountain es and Rodeo wasauction a great few electricity apoignantly teaching career ceived 118 votes, los- truck driven by 7a -Kathe area fa- Harwood Cariboo, onthe behalf thanks to Farm Kids an interesting solution ent as through Mayor that John er was a silent 10 am North Thompson Val- success, with just under TELUS crews worked mloops man. joyThe Zone 2 (Thompus of cilitated the horrenhas spanned some 33 with Art Gallery on Steven August on Dec. 19, to ensure held ing by nine.

Honourable Lynne Fund founder hite in workshops. who, along Kreke on Dec. 20, durpic- elephant” Plus Single/DBL occupancy. Must the ley. The judges awarded 10,000 present coupon. son-Okanagan) boys throughout the day people Christattendred years after retiring on administra15, insidewho the initially Armour reliable power service ing District of Barri- Taxes Thompson Rivers Yelich, Minister of Puhallo, price others have the school’s Their first two day m. and chief Clearwater’s Miss Well’s Coupon expires Marchsoftball 15, 2013team won silaple andChief into the evening, University ing over the course of Oct. 31.

Janicki said Mountain Offi ce Servicere Administraand YellowState for Western Ecoapproached CFTC in to several hundred of mas Concert, with the both was to hear tive workshop wasofficer heldLeslie Groulx, r ournice freedom. ver at the BC Summer es store in the IDA mall. Gray Info Centre, Aliya the weekend. The comreplacing poles and head Community Ser- nomic ayed retirement from teachtive Officer Colleen Diversification, regards to a need for their customers near final total coming in at ice.

It’s not just represented Clearwater Bieber, the top spot of munity was filled with nouringfor thethose sacri-with digital Games; the teamfederal includ- 11th Ave. & Columbia Downtown Kamloops wiring 551 to get everying just seemed to Hannigan On chutes the morning of Barriere in the Little just reported vices Society St. reported announced rodeo and pens over $2,700. eod, said. eke at the conference.

SLR cameras. ed three for fromupgrades Barriere, Tuesday, Aug. 14, the Ambassador, with the visitors in town for the our veterans by right time at aced comepriorat the thetelephones Nov. 19 counreceive funding back they would www.scottsinn.com in the North Thomp- Fort, Lemieux Creek The New Year’s Also at theone’s meeting 2012 Invesdidsecond The TOLL Nick McInnis, Owen Unity Ride left from Vice-Ambassador titles event and for other acpinning a poppy for him. cil meeting that while $9,859.76 this fiscal to the North Thomponline. son Agriplex. As a re- and Dalwood areas.

Eve Bullarama at the pcw ntified was fiber were M.P. Cathy McLeod, booking@scottsinn.com going to Barriere resiHawkings, andand Mathew tors Group Walk for FREE tivities that took place as che, On November 6, Argo the ofLorne Sampson’s BC Hydro used a he- North had replaced the year to support their son Fall Fair Rolapels is too easy. sult that discussion, Thompson The North ThompSeveral of the in K asupport mloops-North nate Lee. Association’s fa- rodeo grounds in Chase, dents, Miss Sam’s Pizza well. The Annual Fall Memories District No. 73 large stop an arrangement that licopter to blast snow performed stles, we School should be Thompson sonTerry Fall Fairsign and that Ro- adult literacy program. deoBarriere’s imately 100 MLA Darcey the first part of the four and Rib House, Kait- Agriplex of the board Alzheimer So- had been stolen from Faira Parade was well ineschool members On Nov. 22, the cility under the Harper was beneficial to the and ice off trees near a to sold out crowd, deo Association was gtageinvited the ciety poppies on lain Chanler, and Miss to with theB.C. Lake, Prince GeorgeWoods, with her Comquar- day ride. The four-day supported, and the three of in Barmet concerned the corner of Barriere Barriere Elementary Government’s three parties involved power line that crosses and the community and publicly congratuBaillie’s Towing, Alisha day BCRA rodeo was ence represented Valemount Shirley re chests to symter horseInfrastructure stallion “Ima 4”trip, residents with 12upon.

First NaLakes Road and Bar- Volleyball Girls Team munity riere was from held the onMLA blade 5551-949 • 7” blade 5551-958 was agreed “In through an area of was happy to hear that Gotro. lated for the fantastic nies interested Bond, mayors and counClass Of My Own”, ly experience, if standing for Brennan January Creek area, tion riders,the would cover attended the Tier 1 Improvement Fund.

Sunday, 29. riere Town Road, itSTAR/JOURNAL a nutshell, Agriplex dense forest along eventroom hadonly raised STAR/JOURNAL photo: Jill Hayward Simpcw photo: First Jill Nations Doug Brown Fi(left) and Blue River’s Mike Barriere RCMP the Haywardadministrator won the911 BC Heritage evaluation (an overall uses of the cil members from the been those that arrived too to discuss future 100 kilometres in total, had since stolen playoffs at McGowan rrnative a few moments, The Golf Tourhas just received a full Highway 6 north of for the Farm Every year the Aladvised area residents $5,000 Wiegele talk together during a break theBlue provincial nals Championship spot photos: Jill Hayward such asoffuel pel- STAR/JOURNAL different municipalities oftook 94 place per cent) that late to find aScholarship seat.

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Brennan Creek stopping at conference three Council Elementary in nament coordinaset of Wiegele brand new TwoCanada Day celebrations at thememBarriere Bandshell inSchool FadearDoug Kids n combat-scarred zheimer Society of again. that they had received in conference competitions ineconomic Valemount on Jan. 16, toreining discuss economic development in the Barr biotechnology. inand the corridor, regional they received from Barriere participants during a break held atthe theevent. development heldfundin Valemount on Jan. 16.

Elementary the on the way overnight, bers passed a motion Kamloops, where they tors presented W rodeo chutes and The North ThompFund, and would be Park, under sunny skies, and with all ages enjoying B.C. chooses a local s endure. at Maple Ridgetotalling on July eventually arriving at a number of reported McBride have the markets district representatives, the the BCpurchase Agricultural closing of the school. for of a riere won tofour out Corridor. of six ing cheques pens,” said Jill Hayson Arts Council anreturning in 2013. ...continued on page 19 8656-443 Reg. $9.99 Sale individual or family break-and-enters inS/J File photo: erans with 6-7. Theimmediate win earned her e products, and and leaders vari- camera economic Boarddisfigmembers were, from ing to Kreke.

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Patient data on millions shared

By Tom Fletcher Black Press

THURSDAY, JANUARY 03, 2013

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Health Minister Margaret MacDiarmid.

attached to the health been identified so far. data, which included None included names, personal health num- social insurance numVICTORIA – Let- bers, gender, date of bers or financial inforters are going out to birth and postal codes, mation, and no evimore than 38,000 peo- as well as information dence has been found ple in B.C. whose per- from Statistics Can- that the information sonal data was copied ada’s Canadian com- was used for anything other than medical reonto a data stick and munity health survey.

The data did in- search, MacDiarmid without per01 shared bcclassified.com www.starjournal.net clude hospital admis- said. mission last year.

An internal minisHealth Minister sions and discharges, history try and police investiMargaret MacDiar- medication mid announced de- and Medical Services gation is ongoing, and tails Monday of a Plan claims. The Sta- the ministry would not data breach that led tistics Canada survey disclose the identity of the ministry to fire included information anyone involved. Most seven health ministry about patient health of the fired employees staff and contractors status, mental, physi- and contractors have involved in patient re- cal and sexual health, identified themselves search related to ap- lifestyle information publicly, and at least proval of drugs for and use of health ser- one has filed a wrongful dismissal lawsuit.

B.C.’s Pharmacare vices.

Three separate MacDiarmid said program.

MacDiarmid said breaches of ministry there were two data there were no names privacy policy have breach incidents in

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Start your New Year with a good book from the library

By Margaret Houben North Thompson Star/Journal

Gloomy winter days are a perfect excuse to curl up in front of a cheery fire with a good book and a cup of something hot to drink. The Barriere Library has numerous titles to choose from, everything from mysteries to romances, children’s titles, or DVDs for those who’d rather watch a movie.

Cat Bearing Gifts by Shirley Rousseau Murphy - The confusing events that early fall in Molena Point began perhaps with the return of Kate Osborne, the beguiling blond divorcée arriving in California richer than sin and with a story as strange as the melodies spun by a modern Pied Piper to mesmerize the unwary. Or maybe the strangeness started with the A home in the 2000 block of Agate Bay Road was completely destroyed by on Dec. old faded photograph of fiare child from23. a half-century past, and the memories she awakened in the old yellow tomcat. Perhaps that was the beginning of the odd occurrences that stirred through the coastal village, setting the five cats off on new paths. . . .

Life Among Giants by Bill Roorbach - At sevensafely, with “Lizard” only minor smoke inhalation.

North Thompson Star/Journal teen, David Hochmeyer is nearly seven the residence is located outfeet Unfortunately, tall, a star quarterback, and Princeton-bound. seems all butFire assured until his parents are sidefuture of the Barriere Protection area; so, The holiday was not able to be celebrated at His murdered, leaving and his older the attending Mounties, withLizard the assistance of home for one area family, when they lost their mysteriously Kate,samaritans, adrift and alone.

Sylphide, thefire world’s two good battled with the for house and belongings to a devastating fire just sister, greatest ballerina, lives across the pond from their approximately an hour. two days before Christmas. home,included in a mansion size of atwo muTheir battle cablethe dragging Barriere RCMP report that just after 12:30 Connecticut seum, and it turns out that her rock star husband’s p.m. on Dec. 23, their members attended a vehicles with the police vehicle from the resiown disasters have intersected with Lizard’s— dence, and to the a safe distance away. reported residential structure fire in the 2000 and Kate’s—in most intimate and Unfortusurprising nately, the house eventually became enblock of Agate Bay Road. ways. Over the decades that follow, Lizardfully and Kate gulfed, and nothing except the vehicles were Cst. Cory McGregor says the lone occupant are obsessed with uncovering the motives behind saved. at the time was able to exit from the residence the deaths, returning time and again to their father’s

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missing briefcase, his shady business dealings and shaky finances, and to Sylphide, who has threaded her way into Lizard’s and Kate’s lives much more deeply than either had ever realized. From the football fields of Princeton to a stint with the NFL, from elaborate dances at the mansion to the seductions lying in wait for Lizard, and ultimately to the upscale restaurant he opens in his hometown, it only takes Lizard a lifetime to piece it all together.

Dying On The Vine by Aaron J. Elkins - It was the unwavering custom of Pietro Cubbiddu, patriarch of Tuscany’s Villa Antica wine empire, to take a solitary month-long sabbatical at the end of the early grape harvest, leaving the winery in the trusted hands of his three sons. His wife, Nola, would drive him to an isolated mountain cabin in Submitted photo: the Apennines and return for him a month later, bringing him back to his family and business. So it went for almost a decade—until the year came when neither of them returned. Months later, a hiker in the Apennines stumbles on their skeletal remains. The carabinieri investigate and release “The occupant thatwith she ahad been their findings: theyadvised are dealing murder-suicide. The evidence it clear that Pietro Cubalerted to the fire bymakes her smoke detectors,” said biddu shot and who killednoted his wife Cst. McGregor, thisand is athen goodhimself. reThe likely motive: that Nola had minder for others to his test discovery their smoke detectors been having an affair.

Not long afterwards, Gideand keep them in working order. onAs Oliver and his wife, Julie, are in Tuscany visitof press time last week, police said the ing their friends, the Cubbiddu offspring. The reinvestigation is currently on-going, nowned Skeleton Detective is asked to reexamine Since theWhen loss of home, residentsconcludes in the the bones. he the does, he reluctantly Agate Bay Road area have been chatting that the carabinieri, competent though theyonmay Facebook in a discussion regardingwrong. the possibe, have gotten almost everything Whatbility starting own volunteer fire de- a ever of it was that their happened in the mountains, partment. murder-suicide it was not.

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June 2012. The first one prompted the letters to be sent. The second was a data stick provided to a ministry contractor containing similar information on five million individuals, including length of$1.40 hospital stayHST and incl. health condition, such as whether they have diabetes.

The third case of a data stick shared without permission, password protection or encryption took place in October, 2010. It contained diagnostic information on 21,000 people for 262 chronic conditions, including prescription history for certain drugs.

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