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Barriere municipal tax increase 1.6 per cent Margaret Houben North Thompson Star/Journal

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The presentation of the District of Barriere’s Draft 2013 Budget at the March 18 council meeting saw only six members of the public in attendance.

While the tax rates for the Regional District, School, Hospital, BCAA, MFA, and Police have not yet been received by the District, they have worked out what the Municipal Taxes will

be. There will be a slight increase of 1.6 percent for the average residential home and business in Barriere.

A representative house worth $165,430, in 2012 paid $523.72, and in 2013 will pay $532.03.

A representative house worth $250,000, in 2012 paid $791.45, and in 2013 will pay $804.01. A representative house worth $350,000, paid $1108.03 in 2012, and will pay $1125.61 in 2013.

A representative business worth $283,000, paid $2239.80 in 2012, and will pay $2275.34 in 2013.

Members of the public were also given an opportunity to comment on the Draft 2013 Budget. One question asked was in regards to budgeted amounts for economic development. In 2012, $40,100 was budgeted, while the 2013 draft budget only has $6,400 budgeted. The question being, “Will this significantly lower amount seriously affect the ability of the District to promote Barriere, and what was cut?” ...continued on page 8

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Lindsay found not responsible for attacks Kamloops This Week Mark Lindsay will not be held criminally responsible for a pair of attacks in B.C. in 2011 — one against an undercover police officer, the other on his cellmate at Kamloops Regional Correctional Centre — but a judge had harsh words for the 26-yearold son of Edmonton’s

former police chief.

After handing down his NCRMD (not criminally responsible by way of a mental disorder) verdict on Friday, March 15, B.C. Supreme Court Justice Dev Dley offered a description of Lindsay’s threat to society.

“I consider Mr. Lindsay to be a very exceptionally dangerous

person,” the judge said.

Dley deemed as “persuasive” the evidence of forensic psychiatrist Marcel Hediger, who testified in a Kamloops courtroom last week about his two-month assessment of Lindsay last year.

Hediger described Lindsay as a paranoid schizophrenic who was propelled into commit-

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ting his offences by a specific set of delusions — that a group of people was trying to murder him.

Lindsay was arrested on Sept. 21, 2011, by Kamloops Mounties after he stabbed an undercover officer during a confrontation in a vehicle outside a Barriere gas station.

The officer, whose identity is protected by a court-ordered publication ban, had previously engaged Lindsay is a Mr. Big sting operation, in which police pose as gangsters in an attempt to befriend murder suspects and eventually get them to confess to their crimes.

Less than a month after his arrest, Lindsay stabbed his cellmate at Kamloops Regional Correctional Centre twice in the same eye — once with a pen and once with a pencil — during a game of Scrabble.

In court in Kamloops

last August, Lindsay admitted to both crimes — as well as the murder of his ex-girlfriend, which precipitated the Mr. Big sting — but said he was acting in self-defence.

In his lengthy testimony, Lindsay claimed to have been the target of a group he called the Serial Killers, or Healers, which was out to get him. He said each of his victims was associated somehow with the group.

Dley ordered Lindsay to undergo a psychiatric evaluation, the results of which were made public for the first time in court last week through Hediger’s testimony.

Lindsay’s file in B.C. will now be handed over to the B.C. review board.

He is still facing a second-degree murder charge, among others, in relation to the death of his girlfriend, 31-yearold Dana Turner, in Alberta in 2011.

Mark Lindsay He is slated to appear in a Red Deer courtroom on those charges on April 8. His preliminary inquiry was held in Red Deer earlier this year, and was committed to trial.

If he is found criminally responsible for Turner’s death in Alber-

ta, his criminal sentence would trump B.C.’s NCRMD finding until its expiration.

KTW has applied to B.C. Supreme Court to receive a copy of Lindsay’s psychiatric report, but Dley has yet to make a decision.

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Where to vote? There will soon be an app for that

By Andrea Klassen When a record-low number of British Columbians turned out at the polls in 2009, it was the Vancouver Canucks who took some of the blame — a playoff run happened to fall during the provincial election campaign.

Elections BC can’t do much about hockey, but the agency is stepping up its game in an effort to get turnout for the May 14 provincial vote up from 51 per cent.

In Kamloops, chief electoral officer Keith Archer spent Wednesday, March 13, speaking with Thompson Rivers University students and the Kamloops Immigrant Society as part of a campaign to update the provincial voter rolls.

Archer told KTW young people and those who speak English as a second language are less likely to be on the voters’ list, while unregistered voters are less likely to cast a ballot.

“If you’re not on the voters’ list, we’re not going to write to you to tell you where to vote, for example,” Archer said.

Beyond the list, there are three factors that tend to influence a person into voting or not.

One is attitudinal — an interest in politics or a belief voting makes a difference.

That’s one factor better left to the politicians to influence, Archer said.

But, the agency can make polling stations easier to get to and ballots more accessible.

It can also try to combat behavioural factors that put people off voting.

“About a third of the voters in B.C. in 2009 who didn’t vote, when asked why they didn’t vote, said they were too busy,” Archer said.

“I think that’s an important thing for us to take into account.”

Elections BC is trying to

promote alternatives to voting on May 14, with advance polls, mail-in ballots and voting at an electoral office.

Archer said voters who will be outside their home riding on election day may also be surprised to learn they don’t have to vote at a particular polling station.

“Let’s say you live in Merritt and you go to school here at TRU and you decide you’re going to vote on general voting day,” Archer said.

“You’re on campus and you think, ‘OK, I’m studying, I’m finishing a paper, I don’t really have time to get back to Merritt.’ But, you can vote anywhere in Kamloops.”

To further that message, Elections BC is working on an app that will direct voters to the closest polling station based on their geographic location.

For more information, go online to: www.electionsbc.ca. *Andrea Klassen is a reporter for Kamloops This Week

Expect slimmed-down federal budget on March 21

By Andrea Klassen After releasing a budget in 2012 that was criticized for doing too much all at once, the federal government will likely deliver a sleeker document in 2013.

Foreign Affairs minister John Baird, in Kamloops for an economic roundtable on Thursday, March 14, dropped a few hints about the next budget, which is due to be announced on Thursday, March 21.

With its last budget, the Tory government drew fire for bundling a large number of legislative changes into one budget implementation act.

Changes in the omnibus bill that stripped

smaller rivers and bodies of water of federal protection, for instance, helped spark Idle No More protests this winter.

Baird acknowledged the bill was on the large side.

“I think that there’s been a number of budgets which were perhaps more comprehensive than others,” he said. “The budget in 2009 was one of them and the budget last year was one of them, building on substantial commitments we made in the election campaign.”

Baird said job creation will continue to drive the Conservative’s economic agenda in 2013.

“Wherever I go, the East, the West, Cen-

tral Canada, economic growth is still a priority,” he said. “As long as there’s one Canadian out of work, that’s one too many and we’ve got to be focused on it.”

Finance Minister Jim Flaherty has previously indicated to media that the next budget will focus on eliminating the country’s $26-billion deficit, which he has pledged to do by 2015. New spending commitments with big price tags aren’t expected.

While Baird was in town to discuss economics, he said his roundtable with Kamloops-ThompsonCariboo Conservative MP Cathy McLeod and local businesspeople isn’t likely to directly impact the up-

coming budget, which is mostly finalized.

“If we hear anything that’s compelling, we can always get on the phone with Jim Flaherty,” he said, noting the meeting was more about setting government priorities over the longer term and looking for ways to “promote Canadian prosperity abroad.”

Baird told about a dozen people representing forestry, ranching, tourism and other sectors that the government is pushing its trade commissioners to focus on small and medium-sized enterprises and working to make inroads into Asia that will benefit B.C. businesses. *Andrea Klassen is a reporter for Kamloops This Week

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Editorial; by Tom Fletcher

Both parties have betrayed us There was some public business conducted in the final frantic days of the B.C. legislature session last week, but you likely wouldn’t have heard much about it.

Premier Christy Clark’s skimpy governing agenda was overshadowed by the delivery of an internal investigation report into her government’s ethnic outreach program. A review by four deputy ministers detailed what reporters already knew from a memo and meeting notes leaked to the NDP. The plan started in the premier’s office, led by Clark’s deputy chief of staff, who resigned as soon as it was made public.

A B.C. Liberal Party employee attended the first meeting, expressly intended to organize events to impress immigrant communities, then harvest the goodwill in the form of contact lists for the coming election campaign.

After 10,000 e-mails were collected and 27 interviews conducted, they revealed a few significant details.

Former multiculturalism minister John Yap knew or should have known that the scheme was being kept secret because it was an inappropriate use of government resources. He won’t be back in cabinet, although Clark said he intends to run for re-election in Richmond-Steveston.

Yap’s executive assistant resigned when the report came out, admitting he helped cover the tracks of political meddling in the hiring of three outreach contractors with sufficient loyalty to the party.

Clark insists she knew nothing of this plan. She tabled the investigation report, and then announced that the B.C. Liberal Party had written a $70,000 cheque to the government to cover the estimated cost of the inappropriate political work done by non-political staff.

Here’s the part taxpayers may not fully appreciate. There are authorized political staffers all over the legislature, in the premier’s office, the opposition leader’s office and two teams of caucus employees who spend much of their time digging up dirt on the other party. All are paid by you and me.

A line is crossed only when a non-political employee such as a ministry communications director acts on behalf of the party. The main offender in that capacity was one Brian Bonney, whose records suggested he spent half of his time on party work. He quit in February, before the plan was leaked, and the party paid back half of his salary for the 18 months he was on the public payroll.

NDP outrage over this was blunted by another leaked document. This one was from a never-released 2010 report by Auditor General John Doyle, which condemned a five-year program of skimming money from NDP constituency office budgets all over the province and using it for political work.

In a nice bit of symmetry, much of the more than $400,000 was spent to put three-time candidate Gabriel Yiu on the NDP caucus payroll. Yiu’s VancouverFraserview candidate page boasts of his ethnic outreach work, which included tirelessly warning B.C.’s Chinese community about the evils of the harmonized sales tax. In fact, it was the NDP-Yiu operation that inspired a B.C. Liberal copycat plan.

The NDP quietly stopped the budget skimming after Doyle pointed out the blindingly obvious, which is that constituency funds are to serve constituents and are not to be diverted to political organizing.

It was kept under wraps by the secretive Legislative Assembly Management Committee. This is the B.C. Liberal-NDP co-managed trough of undocumented MLA expenses and other questionable payments that Doyle has only recently dragged into the light.

Both of these schemes have the same stink. Both are intentional abuse of taxpayers’ money for the political gain of the dominant parties. There is no moral high ground for either of them.

Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com

Elementary student’s aunt voices concerns about school bullying To the editor; I have a niece who is currently going to school here at Barriere Elementary School.

She has been having problems with being bullied in the past year, but it has now gotten worse. It has gotten to the point that the kids in her class are all ganging

up on her saying “don’t touch that or you will get *****‘s germs”.

My niece has tried to inform her teacher about what is going on, and the teacher has just brushed my niece off and said that it is my niece’s fault.

We just had an antibullying day, and you

would never think that we had, because these kids are still being cruel.

My niece is now asking to move to her dads place in another community. All because of these kids bullying her, and the ones who are supposed to help (teachers) are saying it is her fault.

I’m just hoping that by sending in this letter that maybe other parents will talk to their kids about bullying; because I am sure they would not like their kids coming home from school asking to move due to being bullied.

A concerned aunt Barriere

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Riley, thank you for the tire change To the editor; I think we all know that people who live in small towns are a special breed. Last week, I was shown very clearly just how special they can be.

While I was sitting in my vehicle at a stop sign, a young man in a truck stopped and told me I had a flat tire.

He then proceeded to help rectify the problem for me, and find the spare tire and jack that were hidden in the side of the trunk of my car. The spare tire and the jack had never been used in the 10 years that I have owned the car.

He got the tire changed, but found out the spare was also flat. He then took it off the wheel, and headed to the local gas station

to fill them both with air while I waited with my car.

When he returned he put the spare on, and then told me to drive carefully to the local tire shop. He then followed me there to make sure I made it okay.

This young man had just come off a shift at the mill, had been to the grocery store, and was then heading home. But, he took the time to stop and help an 86-yearold senior, who was someone he did not know.

Thank you Riley, the young man from Little Fort, your generosity and kindness will not be forgotten.

Chivalry is indeed not dead!

Jean Amos Barriere

Senior’s Advocate will be limited in serving seniors To the editor; Legislation to create a seniors’ advocate was passed on March 14. Unfortunately, the advocate will be limited to serving at the discretion of government and will therefore be unable to play the watchdog role that seniors need it to.

While I am pleased that the position is being created, without a truly independent advocate, and in the absence of other comprehensive action on the part of government to

improve seniors’ care, we cannot address the systemic challenges seniors face.

This legislation comes one year after the release of the BC Ombudsperson’s report on the state of seniors’ care in B.C. The Ministry of Health has fully implemented only four of the 141 recommendations made directly to the ministry since the report’s release, and partially implemented only approximately 25 per cent of the recom-

mendations.

The Ombudsperson’s findings indicate that the Ministry of Health has, in many cases, failed to fulfill its leadership role for seniors’ care in our province.

Given that there is little evidence in the 2013 budget to suggest our government intends to take serious action on seniors’ care, one advocate that is tied to government cannot fill that gap.

Rick Tuner, co-chair BC Health Coalition

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Ottawa increases tanker inspections

By Tom Fletcher Black Press With one crude oil pipeline to the B.C. coast in environmental hearings and another waiting to apply, the federal government has announced stricter rules for foreign oil tanker inspections and more coastal flights looking for signs of oil spills.

A new Canadian Coast Guard incident command system, improved hazard markers for shipping, increased surveillance flights and research into the hazards of heavy oil were announced in Vancouver Monday by federal Transport Minister Denis Lebel and Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver.

The government has also tabled new legislation it says will

strengthen requirements for pollution prevention and response at oil facilities and introduce new offences and penalties related to pollution.

Foreign tankers will have to be inspected annually, a rule now in place for Canadian vessels, to see if they are equipped with double hulls and other safety features.

A tanker safety expert panel was also announced to review current standards and recommend further rules. Lebel and Oliver described the program as moving to a “world-class tanker safety system,” the term used by B.C. Premier Christy Clark last year when she announced conditions for provincial acceptance of increased heavy oil shipments

by pipeline and tanker.

Oliver said in an interview that the changes are not a response to the B.C. government’s demands,. When Clark presented five conditions last summer, Oliver immediately agreed with four of them, related to oil spill safety and aboriginal consultation.

The fifth was an unspecified “fair share” of revenues from oil exports.

“There hasn’t been a single major tanker spill off the coast of British Columbia, ever,” Oliver said.

“But we want to make sure we keep that record, and in the very unlikely event that something untoward happens, we want to be able to respond quickly and comprehensively.”

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The 249-metre Everest Spirit makes its way to the Second Narrows Bridge in Burrard Inlet, on its way to Kinder Morgan’s Westridge Terminal in Burnaby. A federal review will also examine tugboat and pilot systems for oil tankers.

B.C. Environment Minister Terry Lake said the announcement is a welcome step.

“We’ll have to look at how it compares with other regimes, but from I see here, it goes a long way toward getting to what

we understand to be a world-class system,” Lake said. “If we’re going to have this material moved through the province, the environment and the taxpayer have to be protected to the fullest extent.”

B.C. hired an Alas-

ka consulting firm in February to conduct B.C.’s own review of spill response on the coast. Lake said that is needed with or without proposed oil pipelines, since there are daily crude shipments from Alaska, exports of Alberta

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Fuels are shipped to locations all along the coast, and freighters and other ships all carry large amounts of bunker oil for their own fuel.

Transport Canada reports about 1,500 tanker movements on the West Coast in 2009-10, among 475,000 total ship movements that year.

The only major oil spill on the B.C. coast in 20 years was the sinking of the BC Ferries’ Queen of the North in 2006.

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$100,000 offered for rural docs

By Tom Fletcher Black Press The B.C. government and the B.C Medical Association are offering doctors a $100,000 bonus to relocate to selected rural communities (including Clearwater) for three years.

The latest incentive is on top of a program to forgive student debt for doctors who will set up a medical practice outside urban areas, and other inducements to graduating and foreign doctors to venture outside large cities.

Health Minister Margaret MacDiarmid and BCMA president Dr. Shelley Ross announced the program last Wednesday. Both said it was a difficult task picking the most needy locations, and expressed hope that it is successful and can be expanded.

In the Interior Health Authority, Princeton and Clearwater are funded for two general practitioners each, and Nakusp gets one. Cranbrook is funded for one anesthesiologist.

In Northern Health, the fund will be offered for one general practitioner each in Burns Lake, Chetwynd, Hazelton, Kitimat and Tumbler Ridge. Quesnel is funded for one in-

Health Minister Margaret MacDiarmid ternal medicine internist, and Terrace is funded for one anesthesiologist.

In Vancouver Coastal region, one general practitioner each is funded for Bella Coola and Pemberton.

In the Vancouver Island Health Authority, Port Hardy is funded for two general practitioners and Port Alberni gets the only emergency physician provided for in the program.

Tofino and Galiano Island are funded for one general practitioner each.

MacDiarmid, a family doctor in Rossland before going into politics, said these won’t be typical officebased medical practices. The GP positions will involve hospital and residential care, supported by a re-

lief physician program so doctors can take some weekends and vacations.

Some involve “outreach” visits to even more remote communities, including aboriginal villages.

The program is funded out of the $10 million rural recruitment budget agreed to in the latest fee agreement with the BCMA. B.C. spends about $100 million on these programs, including one to provide continuing medical training for remote doctors.

Ross said some of the communities have had great difficulty keeping doctors, and some have lost all resident physicians at times. The program is open to new graduates, physicians from out of province and qualified foreign doctors.

“We’re short of doctors, even in downtown Vancouver,” Ross said.

Eligible doctors will get $50,000 up front and the rest after one year, with repayment required if they don’t stay for three years.

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Thanks to the very generous support from many of our local area businesses and organizations, the second annual Festival of Wellness held at the Barriere Elementary School in conjunction with the Ready Set Learn on February 22, 2013, was yet again a very successful community event. Families who attended had the opportunity to meet local professionals working to promote health and wellness, as well as have their children screened for various health and developmental milestones.

We’d like to extend our sincere thanks to all of the organizations and individuals who attended the event to offer their expertise and support, as well as all of the volunteers who helped organize and run the event.

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Union a ‘no go’ for District

By Margaret Houben North Thompson Star/Journal

The District of Barriere recently confirmed with this newspaper that a vote to determine whether District workers in Barriere would become part of the Canadian Union of Pub-

lic Employees, Local 900, had recently taken place. The Labour Relations Board (after a hearing and a representation vote) has dismissed the application by the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 900, to be certified for a unit employed by the District of Barriere.

Happy Easter We will be closed Good Friday March 29

Holiday Ad Deadlines for the April 4 paper: March 28 • 5pm

Changes in Parks staffing

The District of Barriere say there have been some changes in the area of Parks staff. Originally, the municipality had a staff position called Parks Foreman; then, during 2012, they created a new position for the Roads, Parks and Bylaw Enforcement Coordinator, and hired Dustin Doherty for the position. Most recently the District reports they have laid off the Parks Foreman, and this position has now been removed.

A seasonal worker will be hired to assist Doherty, as well as the hiring of students through the recently announced Student Employment Program. By next week, all information in relation to these positions will be posted on the District of Barriere’s website: www. districtofbarriere.com

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Do you have a story that’s full of bull?

Tell us yours and you could win tickets to the Young Guns Bullarama

By Jill Hayward North Thompson Star/Journal This is ranching country, and as a result we know there are plenty of stories out there that are full of bull! That’s ‘bull’, as in bovine. You know, the big brutes who often sport a ring in their nose, manage to squash fences so they can go walkabout, and of course those that keep bull riders humble.

The Star/Journal is inviting our readers to write down your own personal experiences about the male of the bovine species, and then send them to us for publication.

We know there are plenty of bull stories out there; the bull that put the run on a bear, the one who loved chickens, the one the kids rode, and more.

You have two weeks to compose your tale, as the deadline for submissions is April 1.

Once all the submissions are in, we’ll choose the story that we think tops the group. The winning writer will receive three tickets to the upcoming Young Guns Bullarama at the North Thompson Agriplex on April 6. We’ll also choose a second place winner, who will receive two tickets.

So, sit on down, turn on the computer or put pen to paper, and tell us your ‘bull story’.

Oh, one last thing, please don’t make your story ‘full of bull’, as we think there are enough entertaining true-to -life stories out there that no embellishment will be required.

Please keep your submissions below 500 words.

Pictures are welcome, but will not influence the

STAR/JOURNAL photo: Jill Hayward

Tell us your real life bull story and you could win three tickets to the Young Guns Bullarama, Apr. 6, at the North Thompson Agriplex. winning submission.

Email your stories to; news@starjournal.net, or drop them off at the Star/Journal office, 359 Borthwick, Barriere.

You can also fax to 250-672-9900.

Deadline is April 1, 2013.

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Barriere draft budget...

The District responded by stating most of the difference was the amount budgeted for the salary of the then Economic Development Officer (EDO) position, a position that was removed at the end of 2012.

Mayor Humphreys stated, “Things are progressing nicely for Barriere, even without the EDO.” He noted other steps have been taken to promote Barriere, such as the creation of the District of Barriere Revitalization Tax Exemption Bylaw No 101.

The budget for the Parks, which includes the Ball Diamonds and the Community Hall is slightly up from last year, with $83,300 being budgeted in 2012, and $89,675 for 2013.

Council is still putting $30,000 each year into the reserve fund for City Hall, and $30,000 into the reserve fund for Water Improvements.

After hearing from everyone who wished to speak on the budget, the council continued

on with the rest of their meeting.

The second and third readings of the District of Barriere Revitalization Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 101 were passed. The final reading and adoption will be at the April 8, Council meeting.

Council members received a report from the Barriere Fire Department. The District has received approval for 50/50 funding for a Community Wildfire Protection Plan. Members moved to take $6000 (the District’s share of the funding) from Fire Surplus for this project.

Council members approved the 2013 Budget Expenditures as presented, with the addition of $6000 of funding for the Wildfire Protection Plan.

Chief Administrative Officer Colleen Hannigan reported on several ongoing projects.

The Septage Receiving Project is progressing well. The water lines and concrete for the outside

pads are currently being worked on. Once the structure is completed, work will begin on the installation of the mechanical and electrical portions of the plant.

The final structural drawings for the Solar Aquatics Wastewater Plant will be ready for final review at a Committee of the Whole meeting that will take place on March 25 at 7 p.m. in the District Chambers. The plan is to have this ready to let for tender by the end of the month. Council is hoping that a preliminary assessment of the potential for hot water heat in the area of the first phase of wastewater pipes will be ready for review at this same meeting.

Summer positions are now posted on the District website, with a link on the front page. Successful candidates will receive WorksafeBC and first aid training as part of their jobs. The job description has been kept very general, as students will

be expected to work in a variety of situations, mowing, weed whacking, gardening, digging, painting, etc., while rotating through the Chamber’s tourism booth.

At the end of the meeting, questions were allowed from the public. A question was raised regarding the bid process for Road Maintenance, which the District takes over from the Province in September of this year. Mayor Humphreys stated that it will be June before these will be posted for bids, as the District is still compiling information on what will be required.

Another question was asked, this time regarding the anticipated costs for residents to hook up to the sewer system. Mayor Humprheys replied that they will have a better idea about this by the middle of May, as again, they are still compiling information on this.

Next council meeting will be April 8, at 7 p.m.

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Council favours borrowing to upgrade water lines Water; it is essential for life, and becoming more precious each day.

In order for a community to be sustainable its water supply must be of good quality, have sufficient quantity and be safely delivered to the residents of the community. ‘Safely delivered’ means that the pipes and other infrastructure that carry the water need to be kept in good repair and updated as needed.

Water systems use pipes made of various materials. Some of these materials have been found to have a long lifespan and can be kept in service for a number of decades.

For other materials, the service life is questionable and they tend to fail without notice. The problem is that once a water system starts to degrade it becomes prone to not only leaks, but contamination from outside sources.

Here in Barriere there has been an ongoing program to detect leaks as well as to conserve the quantities of water used. The recently completed water meter program has already resulted in detecting leaks in the system. A good number of these were on private property and without the meters it would have been hard if not impossible to find them. One of the next steps is to start upgrading the portions of the water system that have been in service for periods that approach their useful lifespan. Projects such as this are always costly and need to be done in ways that will be the most efficient and cost effective.

Possibly, the greatest cost in upgrading water lines is the repair of the roadways that need to be excavated during the project.

During the engineering of the sewer project, the District engineer, Dave Underwood, recognized that considerable savings could be found if the waterline were to be replaced in concert with the placement of the sewer lines. The road would need removal only once, and could then be properly rebuilt from side to side. This would also allow for measures to be taken to eliminate the flooding currently found on some intersections.

Also, a proper pedestrian pathway will be built at the same time resulting in an even greater saving overall.

The main waterline running down Barriere Town Road is cement asbestos pipe, and is very near to the end of its useful lifespan.

As I have said, Barriere Town Road will be excavated during the placement of the sewer lines so it makes good sense to take the opportunity to replace the waterline and do other needed improvements as well.

The waterline upgrade is not included in the grant given to us for the sewer project.

The funds will need to be borrowed. As it happens, the cost of borrowing is currently at close to an all time low.

Most of us remember when borrowing costs were in the double digits. I would hate to not take advantage of the current economic conditions, and then be

In loving Memory of

Steven Reginald Noble January 5, 1950 to March 15, 2004 After nine years There are still plenty of tears There is not a day that goes by That I don’t ask why I feel life just isn’t fair Losing you is still hard to bear How I feel is hard to explain Other than still feeling pain You are missed equally today As you were the day you left us We love you very much Grandpa, XO! Love Wendy, Cathy, Steve, Kiana, Drew, Keaton, Keisha, Tyra and Taya!

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trapped into having to replace the waterline when it fails completely at a time when the cost of borrowing is much higher.

The District has made application to the Inspector of Municipalities, and has received permission to proceed with the borrowing subject to elector approval.

The choice to use the Alternative Approval process as opposed to a referendum was carefully considered by council. Referendums are a costly process and allow only two days to collect the electoral opinion (the advance poll and voting day), whereas the alternative process gives 30 days after the second advertisement for electors to respond. The District has placed the first of the two advertisements

in this paper already, explaining the procedure for this type of approval.

The job posting and application for the student employment program have been posted on the District website and have been sent to Barriere Secondary School. In the application there are questions around having a driver’s license.

This does not mean students without a driver’s license should not apply. This type of information should be collected during the job interview, not on the application form. I apologize for any confusion around this. The program is intended to give work experience to students where they live. We have no intentions of excluding students because they do not drive.

“When you need us, we’re close by” When a death occurs, I’m here to help you, every step of the way. 24 hours a day, every day.

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

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First Draw: John Legaree, Bob Sorensen, Sam Healey & Bob Sorensen Second Draw: Patsy Martin, Scott Boyer, Jasper Neighbor & G. Blackstock Third Draw: Kelly Searle, Pat Lokstet, Pat Lokstet & Patsy Martin Fourth Draw: Jasper Neighbor, Jasper Neighbor, Alf Karlstrom & Donna Bonus Draw: Terry Vaughan • The lucky winner of $113.00 was A. Redman

Thanks To our volunTeers Mike, Joanne and Patsy FRIDAYS - Free pool • ThuRSDAY - Crib & Darts CRIB ~ 6 players on Mar. 14 - 1st - Laura Rathbone • 2nd - Joe Sabyan • 3rd - Terry Vaughan • High Hand - n/a • Skunk - Jack Thomas DARTS ~ 10 players present on Mar. 14 - 1st - Paulette Bombardier & Dennis Bombardier • 2nd - BJ Lyons & Bruce Lyons • 3rd - Pat Lyons & Frank Wiseman • High Scores, Ladies - Maureen Wiseman w/140; Men - Emil Gammel w/140 • High Finish, Ladies - Paulette Bombardier w/90; Men - Emil Gammel w/81

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Who says you can’t dance from a wheelchair?

Birthday celebrations at a recent afternoon gathering in the Barriere Senior’s Centre included music, and of course, dancing.

April 27 & 28 2013 9am to 5pm Daily Barriere, BC

Please Join Us at the: Celebration of Rural Living Expo & Trade Show April 27 and 28 • 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily

On April 27 and 28, 2013, the community of Barriere and the North Thompson Fall Fair Facility, including the brand new North Thompson Agriplex, will be hosting its first annual Celebration of Rural LivingNorth Expo and Trade Show.

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Our Life in Song

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The Grad Fashion Show presented at Barriere Secondary on Mar 14, was a first class presentation, thanks to the 2013 graduating class, parents, and BSS staff.

‘Our Life in Song’ was the theme for the evening, which was billed as “a commemoration of the music that moved us”, and the grads dynamic and vibrant performances did just that with the audience. Applause was loud and enthusiastic for the well-done efforts of the performers, the directors, and all who supported the show.

Baked goods and refreshments were provided by grads and parents, and a grad fund raising silent auction during the event was also well supported.

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The Zone Playoffs for Carpet Bowling in this area were held on Mar. 15, at the Barriere Seniors Centre, with teams from Barriere, Chase, Interlakes, Kamloops, and Little Fort competing. Top points went to Barriere, with Little Fort in second spot. Both of these teams have now qualified for the Provincial Championships which will be in Prince George from May 8 - 11, of this year, and they are all looking forward to the competitions.

STAR/JOURNAL photos: Jill Hayward

(Top) Winners of the Zone Playoffs for Carpet Bowling went to the Barriere team of (l to r) Hector Denton, Nina Clearwaters, and Ernie Yungen.

(Above right) Second place went to Little Fort’s team consisting of (l to r) Jack Livingstone, Linda Verhoeven, and Pete Verhoeven.

(Right) Hector Denton delivers his bowl during the Zone Playoffs in Barriere, while teammate Nina Clearwaters looks on.

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Where did the name Barriere come from?

Alya Bieber performs a solo skate called ‘Big Sky’ during the Raft Mountain Skating Club’s Year End Carnival, at the Sportsplex in Clearwater on Mar. 8. Bieber is the North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo Association’s reigning Ambassador for 2012/2013.

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First Nations riders do well at boardercross provincials The First Nations Snowboard Team, which trains at Sun Peaks Resort, showed well at the provincial boardercross championships, held at Big White, just outside Kelowna.

Alexis Gottfreidson, from the Tk’emlups First Nation (Kamloops Indian Band), placed third in the women’s 19-and-over division.

Hayden Tomma of the Simpcw First Na-

2013 Fishing Regs Synopsis now out North Thompson Star/Journal The 2013-2015 Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis is now online, and will soon be available in hard copy at Service BC centres and local angling licence vendors throughout the province.

The Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis is published every two years, and contains all nonsalmon sport fishing regulations in effect in freshwater in British Columbia.

The synopsis is the

go-to sourcebook for anglers in the province.

This year marks a first for the publication, with the cover photograph coming from a contest the ministry hosted in Fall 2012.

The new edition of the Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis is available at: http:// www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/ fish/regulations/ The current edition of the Hunting and Trapping Regulations Synopsis is available at: http://www.env.gov. bc.ca/fw/wildlife/hunting/regulations/

tion in Chu Chua, just north of Barriere, placed second in the men’s 15- to 18-year-old category.

Marissa Eustache, also of the Simpcw, placed fourth in the women’s 15- to 18-yearold division.

Desiree Janzen is the team’s head coach.

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Photographers are artists within their medium A photographer friend, Nancy, told me about once entering a hand-coloured, black and white photograph in a local art exhibition. The organizers advised her that they had a problem deciding where to place it, with paintings or with photography.

Wanting to be creative, and a bit traditional, she had used black and white film to photograph a scene and printed it in the old way, using chemicals in trays, with black and white photo paper. She then used translucent oils to colour specific areas of the black and white photograph.

Please remember that handcolouring black and white photographs has been in practice as long as photography has been around.

The individuals, who organized the exhibition being ignorant of the history of photography (I was told they were all painters), believed that because she had applied something on the surface of the emulsion-coated paper that her photograph now had become a painting. I think that, lacking respect for photog-

raphers as artists, they regarded her work as something one would do with a colouring book.

We both wondered what the opinion of those exhibition judges would have been if she had captured a scene with a digital camera, used PhotoShop to convert the image to black and white, and then placed colours on some areas of the image. She could have erased some items in the image, cloned others, or added items into the image that came from different photographic digital files. Would they still call it a photograph?

The artist had used the medium of photography to create the final image, but I have met people that would not want to call that photography.

Ignorant of the strong tradition of creative modification by photographers, many will refer to film-created images as “real” photography, and digitally created images as “digital” photography that are somehow unreal, as if film based photographs have never been altered or manipulated.

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John E n ma n that many patricians of other artistic mediums have a hard time including photography as art; but there are also photographers that want to dismiss digital or digitally manipulated images as not being “real” photography.

In my opinion, if the original image file or “negative” (whether it be paper, or filmbased, or digital) came from a camera of some sort, the final print, no matter what is done to it between the time light is captured on a sensor or film, and presented as a final picture, should still be called a photograph.

I am excited that the medium of photography is continually changing with modern technology. Film emulsion has gone through an amazing amount of changes since 1826 in France when Nicéphore Niépce produced the first permanent image.

Incidentally, his

picture took eight hours to expose. I can only presume that if he were handed one of the latest digital cameras he would be excited, and would not foolishly hold on to outdated technology, and as a photographic inventor he probably would be happy to experiment with today’s cutting-edge technology. Yes, if we want, we can still produce images with 100-yearold techniques and materials; or we can embrace the medium as it changes.

The problem those judges had with photography might have been is that it is used in so many different ways, and has become so accessible. Try to find some aspect of our society that is not impacted by photography. The medium has reached a place that, through emerging technology, makes it very usable for many people.

There are those that

use it only to document their lives, but it can also be used easily for creative purposes.

One only has to check out the multitude of online photography sites to find the truth in that. That might also be why those judges struggled to accept changes to my friend’s original image.

Nancy photographed an interesting subject, and, instead of choosing to use a digital file, or colour film, she decided to use black and white film to create a mood to help the viewer feel what she felt when she released the shutter.

Then further, she continued to visually discuss the subject

and the surrounding scene by adding hand colouring to enhance specific elements of the photo and produced an image that was able to go beyond being a documentary of a moment in time. I think photographers like Nancy are as much artists as those in any other creative medium. There should not have been a problem in deciding if her print was a photograph or a painting.

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Cards of Thanks The Little Fort Recreation Society would like to thank the Lower North Thompson Community Forest Society for their generous donation of $1000; much appreciated!

Coming Events Blackpool Heritage Hall Annual Children’s Easter Party Saturday March 30 noon til 2 pm games, crafts, hot dogs and egg hunt Everyone Welcome Don’t miss the Celebration of Rural Living Expo & Trade Show April 27-28, 2013 9am-5pm daily NT Agriplex & Fall Fair Facility 4872 Dunn Lake Rd., Barriere Over 100 booths & displays to peruse. Music, concessions, giveaways. A full lineup of feature speakers: including Dr. Art Hister. Free draws every hour. $5/adult, $3/stud. or senior, children 12 & under Free.

Vendor and Expo info at: www.ruralexpobarriere.com

Pancake Breakfast Blackpool Hall Sunday, March 31st 8 am - 11 am $5/person

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NOTICE Please make a correction in your North Thompson Community Directory 2013.

The listing under Campground & RV for Fifty-Two Ridge RV Park should be under Restaurants: Fifty-Two Ridge, Clearwater 250-6743909.

Alcoholics Anonymous Phone 250-674-3838 or

250-587-0026 Anytime Barriere Alcoholics Anonymous Call: 250-672-9643 For Al Anon Call: 250-672-9643, 250-677-4234 Clearwater: AA meetings every Wed., #11 Lodge Dr., side door. Roll call 8 p.m. 250674-7155 or 250-674-7313

You will be part of a team of mechanics maintaining a medium sized fleet of trucks and road maintenance equipment.

A valid CVI ticket or ability and qualifications to receive one preferred.

Apply with resume and references in person at the Burns Lake or Dease Lake Offices, or to careers@ldmltd.ca or fax to 250-692-3930 For more details on this posting and more, please visit: www.ldmltd.ca/careers

Help Wanted GUARANTEED JOB Placement: General Laborers and Tradesmen For Oil & Gas Industry. Call 24hr Free Recorded Message. For Information 1-800-972-0209.

HOOKTENDER, F/T.- Duncan, BC. Wages as per USW coastal agreement. Loader & processor experience an asset or be willing to learn to run these machines. Fax resume to 1-604-736-5320 or email to kenfraser@telus.net HUNTING GUIDE needed July-October in Northeastern Yukon. Must have minimum two years guiding experience and be comfortable with horses. Contact Chris, 867-3933802 or send an email to: chris@widrigoutfitters.com

Work Wanted HAFI GRANTS Notice to low income seniors and persons with disability.

You may qualify for a grant up to 20,000. to modify and adapt your home for improved safety and accessibility. For details contact your local HAFI expert Hans Ounpuu, Building contractor @ 250-674-3875.

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Firewood/Fuel Clean Burn Fir Pellets * Fresh from factory * $270/ton Call Morley 250-819-2944

Garage Sales Snow or Shine Undercover garage sale Saturday, March 23 10 am - 3 pm 42 Lakeview Drive

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E-mail: info@clearwateremployment.ca • Web Page: www.clearwateremployment.ca Campsite Assistant: Seasonal/Clearwater #C0089 Junior Maintenance: Seasonal/Clearwater #C0088 Greenskeeper: Seasonal/Clearwater #C0087 Operations Manager: Seas/Clw #C0084 Whitewater Kayak Instructor: Seas/Clw #C0083 Whitewater Rafting Instructor/Trip Leader: SeasClearwater #C0082 Canoe Guide: Seasonal/Clearwater #CB0081 Wrangler: Seasonal/Clearwater #CB0080 Community Support Worker: PT/Clw #C0079 Campground Attendant: Seas/Clw #C0077 Waitress/Waiter: 2 positions Seas/Clw #C0076 Housekeepers: 4 positions Seas/Clw #C0075 Front Desk Clerk: 2 positions Seas/Clw #C0074 Whitewater Rafting Instructor: Seas/Clw #C0069 Support Worker: PT/Clearwater CB0064 Reservations Manager-Maternity Leave Coverage: FT/ Blue River CB0062 Sandwich Artist: PT-FT/Little Fort CB#0055 Cashier: PT-FT/Little Fort #CB0054 Class 4 Driver: PT/Seasonal/Highway 5 #CB0051 Sightseeing Boat Operator: Seas/Blue River #CB0049 Housekeeper: Seasonal/Clearwater #C0048 IT Manager: Seasonal/Blue River #CB0043 Food and Beverage Server: Seas/Clw #C0036 House-keeper: Seasonal/Clearwater #C0031 German Speaking Tour Guide: Seas/Clw #CB0030

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• 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 Mar. 26 from 12:30-2:30. If a one on one appointment is required, please call to set up a time prior to the drop in.

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Cottages / Cabins Clearwater: Cabin for rent.

Avail. immed. $800/mo. Everything incl (util, internet, cable TV). Can come furnished or unfurnished. Watauga Village 250-674-2700

Duplex / 4 Plex Barriere: 3 bdrm duplex, 1 1/2 bath, 1 car heated garage.

W/D, fenced, inground sprinkler. Avail Apr 1. RR $875/mo + DD. 250-672-0041 Barriere: large 1 bdrm apartment in quiet neighbourhood.750sqft. $615/mo. Pets negotiable. Call 250-682-2231

Misc for Rent Furnished bachelor suite, incl access to Riverside Fitness Centre $675/mo, (internet, cable TV). 250-674-0001 or info@riveradventures.ca

Homes for Rent Barriere, 3 bdrm house on .4 acres. NS, NP. $800/mo + DD. Avail. Apr. 1, 2013. 250-6729642 Clearwater. 3-bdrm duplex.

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TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the District of Barriere is proposing to pass a bylaw which will enable the borrowing of a sum not exceeding $1,200,000 to undertake improvements to the main water line on Barriere Town Road between Station Rd. and just north of Barkley.

This upgrade, which will benefit and be paid for by all water system users, would be completed at the same time Barriere Town Rd. is being dug up to install the new wastewater pipes. This will allow the District to complete this work in as cost-effective a manner as possible and at lower than usual borrowing rates. There will be a resulting cost to District property owners of approximately $1300/lot that could either be paid up front or, paid annually with borrowing interest, in the form of a parcel tax for a fifteen year term.

In order to proceed with borrowing, Council requires the support of the electors. Qualified electors have until 4:00 pm, April 22, 2013 to advise the District should they feel this matter is of such significance that a referendum should be held. If more than 10% of the electors hold this opinion then Council cannot proceed with borrowing until after a formal referendum takes place.

Official Elector Response Forms will be available at the District Office from March 21st, to April 22nd during regular office hours or downloadable from the District website, www.barriere.ca. Proof of elector eligibility will be required through the provision of your full name, residential address and signature. Non-resident property electors must provide the address of the property they own that would be subject to the borrowing charge. Eligible electors must be within the area of the District serviced by municipal water. There are an estimated 1500 eligible electors in the District of Barriere.

Colleen Hannigan, CAO/Corporate Officer District of Barriere, 4936 Barriere Town Road • Phone: (250) 672-9751 • Fax: (250) 672-9708

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North Thompson Star/Journal You already know your pet is a star - now you can make sure everyone else knows it, too.

The BC SPCA recently announced the 2013 Animal Lovers’ calendar contest, a chance for your furry friend to win one of 12 coveted spots in the non-profit society’s popular annual calendar. “We all know that our pets are beautiful and the Animal Lovers’ calendar contest is an opportunity to show them off while helping B.C.’s most vulnerable, at-risk animals at the same time,� says Lorie Chortyk, the society’s general manager of community relations.

It only costs $10 to enter the contest, and registration is fun and easy. Between March 20 and April 19, guardians simply visit spca. bc.ca/calendarcontest and follow the online process. They will be guided through a series of steps to upload a photo, tell a heartwarming story about their pet and customize a contest webpage where other visitors can vote for their pet. Each vote costs $1, and visitors can vote as often as they like for their favourite animal. �People can easily multiply their votes by asking friends and family members to vote for their pet, and they’re encouraged to promote their pet even further through social media avenues like Facebook and Twitter.� Once a pet goes viral, says Chortyk, there’s no limit to the number of votes that could be cast.

The 12 animals with the most votes at noon on April 19 will win a coveted spot in the calendar.

An additional 10 animals judged to have the most compelling stories and photos will each win a special BC SPCA goody bag with items from the Shop BC SPCA online store.

To register and for a complete list of rules and prizes, visit spca.bc.ca/calendarcontest.

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Father Sasges gives 56 years of service to his faith Eleanor Deckert The first Saturday in April will mark Father Emil Sasges’ 56th anniversary as a Roman Catholic priest.

Born Feb. 6, 1931, in Lake Lenore, Saskatchewan, Sasges felt called to the priesthood from a young age.

He was ordained in Vernon, B.C., on April 6, 1957, Father Sasges has served in Ashcroft, Lytton, Logan Lake, and 100 Mile House, in Kamloops twice, and three times in the North Thompson Valley: 1965 – 76, 1983 – 88, and 2006 – 2012.

Although he retired in November, 2012, at age 82, he is ready to go wherever there is need of a priest.

“As long as I have strength,” he states.

Cache Creek, 100 Mile House, the missions in the Cariboo-Chilcotin and Williams Lake have recently benefited from his efforts with the sacraments and daily mass.

For 56 years he has lived his commitment to daily personal prayer, daily mass (usually multiple times on Sunday), being always available for baptisms, weddings and funerals, hearing confessions, attending the sick, aged and grieving, visiting in prison and welcoming newcomers.

“Serving in small towns has always been a big part of this effort,” Father Sasges explains.

Our Lady of the Snows Church in Blue River is open daily from approximately 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. Mass is Sunday noon with visiting priests.

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Father Emil Sasges has been a Roman Catholic priest for 56 years. Many of those years were spent in the North Thompson Valley. Now officially retired, he still helps out in the Caribou-Chilcotin area. Photo by Eleanor Deckert “My first 10 1/2 years serving Valemount as priest will always be special to me,” he said. “I came in July, 1965, with all the eagerness of one beginning a first assignment.”

Beginning with a scattered people who had only experienced infrequent pastoral visits (Father Quigley since 1949), and residents who were

themselves transient, there was much to prevent a strong sense of belonging and community.

“I was on the move constantly, the distance and irregular modes of transportation, the seasons and weather causing obstacles and challenges.

Rarely did I drive the three hours on the gravel roads between Valemount and Blue

River,” he said.

The highway between Avola and Clearwater was under construction. The railroad seemed the best choice because of regularity, efficiency and the fact that many Catholic families lived along the route – the section crews were stationed every eight miles.

Of course, with all the travel, Sasges had

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to seek meals and shelter in each town.

In this way he befriended many people, enjoyed home cooking and remembers, “... by being completely dependant on others directly for my food, lodging and even clothing and gas for my car, I knew I was more blessed materially than when I had been able to take a regular salary.”

Because Father Sasges was the first resident priest in the area, he had no suitable place to live.

“My first abode in Valemount was an eight by 10 foot shack, which Mrs. Jean Osadchuk kindly offered,” Sasges recalled. “It was beside the laundromat, which had a toilet and shower. When cold weather closed in, Floyd and Tony Larsen gave me a room in the basement, divided from Lyle’s room by a world map tacked up on the studding.”

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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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mid-’60s and ‘70s included: Labbe, Alain, Rondeaus, Rose, Clark, Hert, Tzkachuks, Poolis, Masciarellis, Nehring, Lebrun, Cummings, and Donnelly.

Father Sasges described how people moved through while employed by Canadian National Railroad, in the logging camps, on construction of the highway, in the sawmills, and on the pipeline construction.

Many were immigrant families who had not yet settled permanently. Others were moving back and forth from ranches in Alberta.

“I found myself a pioneer in that even where to meet for mass was not fixed. Our first masses were in an empty unit of the pipeline duplexes,” he said.

Homes, vacant school houses, the kitchen of the old community hall and other make-shift spaces were transformed

by the people who gathered to pray, sing and receive the Lord’s Supper.

Three factors brought about great changes at this time: First, by the fall of 1967, the Valemount Church and residence, built with donated materials and volunteer labour from the wider community under Sasges’ design, was ready to be used.

Second, the opening of the highway meant even more movement among the parishioners and much more convenient, although less adventuresome, transportation for the priest.

Third, the strength of the ecumenical movement, with a fellowship among Father Emil Sasges (Catholic), Rev. Jim Cruikshank (Anglican) and the United Church pastors, inspired the nurturing of the faith of all regardless of denomination.

And yet, these obvious “improvements” made changes that could be seen as a loss, too. Now Sasges lived alone, no longer interacting with the families for days at a time.”

“Around age 26, when I was newly ordained, I spent free time working with home-built plane enthusiasts in Kamloops,” he said.

– For more about Father Sasges' adventures with his airplane, see the next Valley Voices column in the April 4 issue of the Times.

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GI Meals in Minutes Cookbook’, Laura Kalina, Registered Dietitian and Cheryl Christian, Certified Personal Trainer, say they are excited to be guest speakers at the Celebration of Rural Living Expo and Trade Show at the North Thompson Agriplex in Barriere on Saturday, Apr. 27, at 12:45 p.m.

The pair are prepared to share with Trade Show and Expo attendees how to make the “healthy choice, the easy choice!”

With ever increasing rates of childhood and adult obesity, diabetes and other preventable illnesses, there has never been a better time for a healthy approach to weight loss that is based on science. Low Glycemic eating is proven to stabilize blood sugars, end food cravings and emotional eating.

Kalina and Christian have taken the science and transformed it into a plan

that provides easy to follow recipes, quick prep ideas and even teaches people how to shop for the right ingredients.

The pair have shared the Low GI message with people across Canada and the United States including: • Canadian Diabetes Association • BC Ministry of Education • British Columbia Nutrition Council • British Columbia Hydro • BC Food Systems Network • Society for Nutrition Education (USA) They’ve also been featured on television and radio programs across Canada.

“Learn about a 30 day complete Low Glycemic eating and lifestyle plan that will get you off the diet ‘merry go round’ forever,” says Christian. “This dynamic weight management and lifestyle seminar has helped

Laura Kalina and Cheryl Christian have co-authored the International bestseller ‘Low-Glycemic Meals in Minutes’; an invaluable resource for families and individuals that has sold over 60,000 copies. They will be speaking at the Expo and Trade Show in Barriere, Apr. 27.

thousands achieve optimal health. The positive feedback from those who are following the approach has been inspiring,” Presentation attendees will learn about: • Weight management and weight loss using the Gly-

cemic Index • Eating for diabetes prevention and management • “Quick prep” healthy meal ideas for the entire family • How to boost your energy and immune system • The benefits of cel-

lular nutrition for disease prevention • The importance of active living • Healthy family lifestyle challenge tools and resources Find out more at: www.lowgimeals.com and www.lowgichallenge.com

Just Got Better!

RE/MAX Real Estate (Kamloops) would like to welcome RJ Toor to our Kamloops office. RJ is now providing professional real estate services with the Power of RE/MAX behind him.

Outstanding Agents...

Outstanding Results.

RJ, his wife Ninder and their three children, Jessica, Adam and Ashley, moved to Kamloops four years ago and are enjoying everything our beautiful city has to offer.

RJ believes in supporting his community. RJ has served as a Director for Kamloops Minor Hockey and has managed numerous minor hockey teams here in Kamloops.

In the past, RJ worked at two Ford dealerships in the Business and Sales Management divisions. For the last three years, RJ worked full time as a professional Realtor.

In his second year, RJ was honoured when he was chosen as the “Best Realtor 2012” in the Reader’s Choice Awards.

RE/MAX Real Estate (Kamloops) is one of a group of eight RE/MAX offices in the Kamloops/North Okanagan/Shuswap area dedicated to providing the highest level of real estate services by partnering with professional Realtors who make a commitment to continue their education and make use of the RE/MAX network’s tools, education and experience. This group of offices also takes great pride in giving back to the communities in which they operate.

RJ’s community involvement, strong work ethic and considerable business and real estate experience is a welcome addition to the RE/MAX Team - please join us in congratulating RJ on his more to RE/MAX.

RJ Toor

778.220.7653

RE/MAX Real Estate (Kamloops) would like to welcome Jeremy Reid to our Kamloops office.

Jeremy is now providing professional real estate services with the Power of RE/MAX behind him.

In 2004, Jeremy moved to Kamloops and in 2012, married his wife Amy. Together they enjoy our beautiful city and appreciate the people and all the amenities Kamloops has to offer.

Jeremy has an extensive sales background and in 2012 was awarded with the prestigious Director’s Platinum award, along with a “Top 10” Distinction for gross sales.

RE/MAX Real Estate (Kamloops) is one of a group of eight RE/MAX offices in the Kamloops/North Okanagan/Shuswap area dedicated to providing the highest level of real estate services by partnering with full-time professional Realtors who make a commitment to continue their education and make use of the RE/MAX network’s tools, education and experience. This group of offices also takes great pride in giving back to the communities in which they operate.

Jeremy’s strong background in residential sales, robust work ethic and considerable enthusiasm and professionalism is a welcome addition to the RE/MAX Team - please join us in congratulating Jeremy on his move to RE/MAX.

Jeremy Reid

Real Estate (Kamloops) 258 Seymour St., Kamloops, BC V2C 2E5 250.374.3331 or 1.877.374.3331 Each Office Independantly Owned and Operated

250.320.1554