Barriere Star Journal, May 02, 2013

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Rural Living Expo and Trade Show a hit

Five candidates for 2013 Fall Fair Ambassador program

The first Celebration of Rural Living Expo and Trade Show held at the North Thompson Fall Fair facility seems to be by all reports a great success. Two full days of entertainment, lectures, demonstrations, music, free draws and great food kept visitors staying longer and coming back for more Utilizing the North Thompson Agriplex and the Curling Rink organizers say they were able put over 100 booths indoors, which was most fortunate due to the high wind gusts that plagued both days of the event.

Event manager Jill Hayward says a poll done of the vendors showed that almost all want to be back next year, and that the encouragement to have a second annual Celebration of Rural Living is huge.

“We had a great weekend for a first time venue,” said Hayward, “I have a fairly small committee of volunteers, but they came through wonderfully in every aspect of our event. I am very proud of them all, and thank everyone who came out and helped us to make our presentation of rural living such a great success.”

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Canada Post considering closing Saturdays in Barriere Report to Council

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BSS students top SD73 Heavy Metal Rocks competition

(Above) Black Press mascott ‘Newsy’ was on site at the Star/ Journal and The Times information booth.

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(Left) The team building Bike Challenge was a favourite with spectators as they watched first responders and teens team up to make bikes for kids, thanks to a grant from the 911 Golf Tournament, and support from Irly Building, Sweetnams, the Kershaws and Mayor Humphreys.

Meet The Candidates This Friday at the KamloopsNorth Thompson riding All Candidates Forum on Friday, May 3, 7 p.m. at the Fall Fair Hall on Barriere Lakes Road.

It is hosted by the Star/Journal.

Keynote speaker Dr. Art Hister signed and sold a large number of his books after the presentation.

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The trade hall (curling rink) was one of many busy areas where vendors were situated.

Find more photos on page 19.

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BC Liberal’s candidate Terry Lake says he is a “free enterpriser”

By Jill Hayward North Thompson Star/Journal Dr. Terry Lake was in Barriere on Wednesday, Apr. 24, for a meet and greet in the Legion basement hall.

A good number of area residents turned out to hear what the incumbent BC Liberal’s candidate for the KamloopsNorth Thompson riding had to say.

Lake offered up answers to a wide range of questions from those in attendance.

One attendee stated, “The oneness should be on the media to do a little

bit better job about what goes on in our province, not just what goes on in the lower mainland.”

Lake agreed, saying, “Media does have to do a little bit better job about what’s happening in the rest of B.C.” On the question of highway improvements, especially the Yellowhead, he noted, “If a community feels there is a section of highway that needs to be looked at just let me know.

For the next term I think we need to focus on identifying these problem areas.

Sit down with people who are familiar with the road and

try to identify where some of these problems are and rectify them.”

Asked about left hand turn lanes into Little Fort, Lake answered that he had already placed this on file and was waiting to hear when it would become a project.

He also said, “Look at the ‘90’s, not very much got built in British Columbia; now look at how much infrastructure we have in the province.”

Lake also noted that he would prefer to see the North Thompson Agriplex in Barriere become the center for agri-

STAR/JOURNAL photo: Jill Hayward

Dr. Terry Lake, BC Liberal candidate for the Kamloops-North Thompson riding, held a meet and greet in the Barriere Legion basement hall on Apr. 24. He is pictured here speaking with area rancher and businessman Ed Salle (r). culture in the region,

MP McLeod attends Governor General’s Caring Canadian Award Ceremony OttawaCathy McLeod, Member of Parliament for Kamloops- ThompsonCariboo, attended the Governor General’s Caring Canadian Award ceremony today at Rideau Hall in honour of Joanne Beltrametti of Westwold.

“It was a distinct honour to attend today’s ceremony, particularly during National Volunteer Week. The 26 recipients, including our own Joanne Beltrametti, have truly made a significant, sustained, unpaid contribution to their community, in Canada and abroad,” said McLeod.

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Cathy McLeod Right Honourable David Johnston, read the following statement for Joanne Beltrametti of Westwold, British Columbia.

Farmer Joanne Beltrametti is committed to instilling animal husbandry skills and a love of farming in the next generation. Through the Pritchard 4-H

Club, she helps youth gain self-confidence while teaching them to care for their own animals and raise quality livestock. She puts in long hours, both on the road travelling between farms, and behind the scenes, planning field training and preparing for judged events. She is also known in the broader community for her unflagging energy and her pride in a job well done.

The Caring Canadian Award was created in 1995. It recognizes individuals who volunteer their time to help others

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and to build a smarter and more caring nation.

The award also highlights the fine example set by these volunteers, whose compassion and engagement are so much part of our Canadian character.

“If you know a member of our community who deserves this special award, please take a moment to complete a nomination form at www. gg.ca/caring,” concluded McLeod.

“The nominations are accepted throughout the year, there is no deadline for submissions.”

rather than building another facility in Rayleigh.

Lake also stated, “Everyone knows I am a Liberal, but I am also a free enterpriser. When we get elected we will be changing the name and we will be about free enterprise.”

Asked about retaining jobs in the province should the NDP be elected, Lake answered, “The operating engineers are encouraging their members to vote BC Liberal because they have said “there won’t be any jobs if we vote NDP”. I don’t know how you can support jobs if you don’t support free enterprise.”

He also stated that the nurses are supporting the BC Liberals, and that the teachers have always done better under the BC Liberals.

“Teachers got a three per cent increase under the BC Liberals, one per cent under the NDP.”

One attendee said she was worried about another party being elected, “If you give people enough things for nothing, they all vote for you. We’re going to give you this, were going to give you that, without worrying where the money is coming from. I find that really scary.”

Lake replied, “Government is no different than your household. You have to live within your means. I’m hopeful that when people actually go into a ballot box they will vote with their wallets. I would not want to be part of a government that is telling you something, and then once elected not doing that. I want to be elected for the right reasons.”

“I think people understand that you can’t keep writing cheques. Young people are concerned about their future, about creating debt, about writing

cheques.”

“We have 25 per cent more university seats than we did in 2001. This includes TRU.” Lake also said, “We need to support communities, make sure you have services here; doctors, nurses, lawyers.

The organization of our culture is happening all over rural North America.

We are about investing in communities and creating jobs. Right now a lot of people are sitting on their hands.

They are thinking about investing, but they want a free enterprise government.”

The candidates running for the Kamloops-North Thompson riding will be in Barriere for an All Candidates Forum this Friday, May 3, 7 p.m. at the Fall Fair Hall on Barriere Lakes Road. It is hosted by the Star/ Journal.

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Election issue: agriculture policies

By Tom Fletcher Black Press VICTORIA – Relief from carbon tax on farms and promotion of B.C.-grown agricultural products are key promises in the campaign for the May 14 provincial election.

The B.C. Liberal Party and the B.C. NDP have argued for a decade about the best way to promote local food consumption. The NDP platform promises to reinstate the “Buy B.C.” program that identifies products grown anywhere in the province.

The B.C. Liberal government ended that program, and in 2012 it committed $2 million to regional “Buy Local” promotions that they say are more adaptable to local needs.

The party’s current platform promises to double that funding to “promote 50- and 100-mile diets.”

Neither party is specific about assistance for tree fruit growers. The NDP pledges to “help orchardists with replanting and other costs,” while the B.C. Liberals offer to “begin work on a permanent and sustainable tree fruit replant program, to be implemented following the current three-year, $2 million program.”

In its pre-election budget, the B.C. Lib-

eral government has The party also wants offered $20 million in to create a “Centre carbon tax relief for of Excellence for Aggreenhouse and flow- riculture” at the Unier growers, in addi- versity of the Fraser tion to an exemption Valley. for coloured gasoline • The B.C. NDP and diesel used on promises $8 million farms. per year starting in The B.C. Green 2014 for agriculture Party proposes major programs. Plans inreforms, including clude pilot programs phasing out synthetic to use B.C. produce chemical pesticides, in hospitals and tive to the rest of the banning genetically long-term care facili- country.

• The B.C. Green modified crops such ties. as canola and remov• The B.C. Con- Party would prohibing taxes on value- servative platform it further release of added B.C. products promises only to “in- top-rated land from Agricultural such as juices and troduce policies that the wines. support, farmers, Land Reserve, and Platform high- ranchers and others.” “provide small grants lights: The party emphasiz- to support munici• The B.C. Liber- es its pledge to phase palities and school als promise a new out the carbon tax on boards that wish to meat inspection sys- all fossil fuels, citing maintain and expand tem by 2014, includ- its role in poor finan- community gardens ing a new “Certified cial performance by and urban agriculB.C. Beef ” brand.

B.C. agriculture REGIONAL rela- ture.”

THOMPSON-NICOLA DISTRICT THOMPSON-NICOLA REGIONAL DISTRICT NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING THOMPSON-NICOLA REGIONAL DISTRICT NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

Take notice that a meeting of the residents of Electoral Areas “A” (Wells Gray Country), “B” Take noticeHeadwaters), that a meetingand of the of Electoral Areasand “A”of (Wells Gray Country), “B” (Thompson “O” residents (Lower North Thompson), the Districts of Barriere (Thompson Headwaters), and “O” (Lower North Thompson), and of the Districts of Barriere and Clearwater, will be held to consider: and Clearwater, will be held to consider: Take notice that a meeting of the residents of Electoral Areas “A” (Wells Gray Country), “B” The establishment of an annual financial contribution in the amount of (Thompson Headwaters), and “O” (Lower North Thompson), and of the Districts of Barriere The establishment an annual financial contribution in the amount of $50,000 to assist in of funding the Valley Connector Transit Service. and Clearwater, will be held to consider: $50,000 to assist in funding the Valley Connector Transit Service.

Meetings will be held as follows: The establishment of an annual financial contribution in the amount of Meetings will be held as follows: $50,000 to assist in funding the Valley Connector Transit Service.  Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at 2:00 pm at the Blue River Community Hall Tuesday, May May 14, 14, 2013 2013 at at 7:00 2:00 pm pm at at the the Clearwater Blue River Community  Tuesday, Legion Hall Hall Meetings will be held as follows: Tuesday, May 14,15, 2013 at 7:00 pmpm at the Clearwater Legion Hall  Wednesday, May 2013 at 7:00 at the Barriere Municipal Hall  

Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at 7:00 pm at the Barriere Municipal Hall Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at 2:00 pm at the Blue River Community Hall

 allTuesday, 14, the 2013 at 7:00 pmarea at the Clearwater Legion Since propertiesMay within local service will be affected by theHall establishment of this  Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at 7:00 pm at the Barriere Municipal Hall Since allallproperties the local areameeting. will be affected the the establishment of this service, residentswithin are advised to service attend this This willbyform basis for the service, decision all residents are advised toto attend this further meeting.

Thismatter. will form the basis for the ultimate on whether or not proceed on the ultimate decision on whether or not to proceed further on the matter.

Since all properties within the local service area will be affected by the establishment of this Further information can be obtained by contacting Ron Storie, Manager of Community service, all residents are advised to attend this meeting. This will form the basis for the Further information canatbe obtained by contacting Storie, Manager Services at the TNRD, 250-377-8673 or 877 377Ron 8673 (toll free in BC).of Community ultimate decision on whether or not to proceed further on the matter.

Services at the TNRD, at 250-377-8673 or 877 377 8673 (toll free in BC).

Director Tim Pennell Director Willow Macdonald Further information can be obtained by contactingElectoral Ron Storie, of Community Electoral AreaPennell “A” (Wells Gray Country) AreaManager “B” (Thompson Headwaters) Director Tim Director Willow Macdonald Services the“A” TNRD, at Gray 250-377-8673 8673 (toll free BC).

Electoral at Area (Wells Country) or 877 377 Electoral Area “B”in(Thompson Headwaters) Director Bill Kershaw Electoral Area “O” (Lower North Thompson) Director Bill Kershaw Director Tim Pennell Director Willow Macdonald Electoral Area “O” (Lower North Thompson) Mayor Bill Humphreys Mayor John Harwood Electoral Area “A” (Wells Gray Country) Electoral Area “B” (Thompson Headwaters) District of Barriere District of Clearwater Mayor Bill Humphreys Mayor John Harwood Director Bill Kershaw District of Barriere District of Clearwater Electoral Area “O” (Lower North Thompson) Mayor Bill Humphreys District of Barriere

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OPINION

The North Thompson STAR/JOURNAL

Thursday, May 02, 2013 North Thompson Star/Journal 359 Borthwick Avenue, Box 1020, Barriere, B.C., V0E 1E0 250-672-5611

Guest Editorial; By Thom Armstrong

Clarify housing policies During the provincial election campaign, the Co-operative Housing Federation of B.C. is working to keep low-income, senior and disabled British Columbians in their homes. Between now and 2017, some 1,500 B.C. households will lose Rent-Geared-to-Income (RGI) subsidies as their federal housing agreements end. That will impact those who can least afford to lose their homes in the most expensive housing market in Canada.

Our “You Hold the Key” campaign has actively engaged the main political parties running in the election, meeting with candidates to determine their policies in regards to RGI programs and other issues of concern to co-op members.

Last Wednesday’s policy announcement by the NDP, while it mentioned co-operative housing as part of the solution to the affordable housing crisis in B.C., was silent on the question of rental assistance for those in need. Neither the BC Liberals nor BC Conservatives mention housing in their platforms. The Green Party has no stated position on this issue, critical to our members.

Here are a few facts on the challenges co-op members face: • During the life of the government we’re to elect, over 1,500 co-op households in B.C. will lose the federal rent support that currently makes their housing affordable. The next MLAs hold the key to keeping those homes affordable.

• Between now and 2017, one quarter of B.C.’s housing co-ops will lose RGI support. That number will climb to 3,000 households by 2020. That will impact families with low-incomes, the elderly and the mobility-challenged.

• From 2011-2014, the federal government is contributing $90 million to the B.C. government for housing. But none of those funds have been ear-marked to assist co-op members who will soon lose their federal assistance.

The parties must come forward with clear, transparent policy statements on these important issues. Further, we want the public to know about the looming challenge that faces dozens of co-op communities throughout the province. For more information, please take a look at our website, www. chf.bc.ca/electioncentral.

Thom Armstrong is the executive director for the Co-operative Housing Federation of B.C.

Be There

by Rick Lime Do you know how the candidates rate?

You’ve got little or no time to wait On May 3rd there’s a meeting Where they’ll be competing Let’s all of us fish or cut bait! http://therealricklime.blogspot.ca/ The STAR/JOURNAL welcomes all letters to the editor. We do, however, reserve the right to edit, condense or reject letters over matters of libel, legality, taste, brevity, style or clarity.

While all letters must be signed upon submission, and have a contact telephone number, writers may elect to withhold their names from publication in special circumstances. Drop your letter off at the Star/Journal Office, fax it to 672-9900, mail it to Box 1020, Barriere, VOE 1EO, or email to news@starjournal.net.

Sorry, no Summer Stampede Dear friends; At the Farm Kids Scholarship Fund, our mandate is to raise funds through the production of events that promote agri-tourism and the western, rural lifestyle.

We’ve had two successful events so far with our New Year’s Eve Bullarama, and most recently with our Young Guns Bullarama.

Our next big project was to be our Summer Stampede on June 2223. This was to include professionally sanc-

tioned bull riding as the main event, along with other sanctioned rough stock events.

In discussion with our growing sponsorship group, they’ve been happy with our two events so far, and have asked us to focus on those (New Year’s Eve and Young Guns), with a future plan to an eventual summer event later on. Because of this we won’t be moving forward with our Summer Stampede project this year.

Our apologies to the

fans we value and who have become so supportive of the professional level events we love to put on.

We’ve already started planning for our New Year’s Eve event which will be returning for its second year at the North Thompson Agriplex.

For those of you who were with us for last year’s event, expect bigger special effects, larger capacity crowd, and a fully finished facility.

For those of you who are planning to buck in the New Year for the

first time with us; it’s going to be A LOT of fun!

Check out event videos and keep up to date with us at www.facebook. com/farmkidsfund We want to thank the whole North Thompson community for supporting our events and believing in the Farm Kids Fund project. As long as you keep coming, we’ll keep putting them on!

All the best, Steven L. Puhallo President and Founder Farm Kids Scholarship Fund

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NDP plan is borrow and spend VICTORIA – NDP leader Adrian Dix has finally rolled out his “fully costed” election platform.

Major policy announcements had been released previously, but there was plenty more spending added to the total.

The NDP’s health care plan is surprisingly modest – more money for home support, residential senior care, mental health and addiction services and a rural acute care initiative totaling $159 million over three years.

As health critic Mike Farnworth points out, the residential care increase will allow seniors two baths a week instead of one. Full marks to the NDP for this part of the platform.

Increases to Community Living B.C., children and families programs and aboriginal friendship centres are also commendable.

Other NDP proposals don’t inspire as much confidence.

Raise welfare rates $20 a month and index them to inflation.

Index the minimum wage to inflation too, at a time when inflation can only rise.

Set up a new child bonus program to send $70 per month for each child with family income under $25,000. Lesser payments would go to families with income up to $66,000.

This ’70s-style family allowance scheme is based on a “child poverty” claim that misrepresents federal statistics of relative income distribution. The program is optimistically budgeted at $210 million a year. Dix insists it isn’t a “big new social program,” which makes me wonder what would qualify.

It would be partly funded by cancelling a B.C. Liberal plan

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Tom Fletcher to establish education savings accounts for kids born after 2006. Out with selfreliance, in with the nanny state.

Another $100 million is added to hire more teachers, to address the teachers’ union’s often-repeated but false claim of “a decade of cuts” in education.

Another $100 million goes to student grants, much of it further subsidizing the oversupply of English, education, sociology, women’s studies, journalism and other university grads who eventually discover there is little demand for their degrees. As with welfare, increasing support for bad choices can only yield more bad choices.

On a related note, the NDP will revive a ministry of women’s equality, “to promote social and economic equality to all government programs....” As with female candidate quotas, the NDP keeps the flame of ’70s socialist feminism alive.

The party totals up its new program spending to $988 million over three years. That’s exactly the amount Dix estimates will be raised by tax hikes on cor-

porate income, bank capital, personal income over $150,000, carbon tax on oil and gas drilling, and cancelling the B.C. Liberals’ RESP and child tax credit plans.

As for deficits, the NDP claims that the B.C. Liberal budget hides a deficit of $800 million this year and similar deficits in the next two years. The B.C. Liberals point to an impressive string of “net zero” wage settlements with public sector unions, the core of their spending control record.

Would the NDP continue to hold the line on public service wages, as the B.C. Liberals have done?

Dix’s NDP caucus and staff is stocked with former government union officials.

Party president Moe Sihota is essentially a direct employee of the same unions. The B.C. Federation of Labour has shaped the NDP’s Labour Code changes, which we won’t see until after the May 14 vote.

And how much money does the “fully costed” NDP plan set aside to pay wage increases for its government union brothers and sisters?

Zero.

Since this is the party that appears to be cruising to victory in the May 14 election, I’ll look at what’s not in their platform and other issues next week.

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

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Students from Indonesia show their enthusiasm while enjoying a week long visit at Barriere Secondary School, Apr. 22-26.

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Indonesian students visit BSS

By Chad Grimm Barriere Secondary Counsellor

For the week of April 22-26 Barriere Secondary was lucky enough to be able to host 19 young women from Indonesia. In partnership with TRU World and School District 73, our school had the opportunity to pair some of our students with visiting international students.

As part of a cultural exchange, our students

were able to show our guests how our education system works on a daily basis and give them a glimpse into our lives.

In exchange, our guests from Indonesia were gracious enough to come into several classrooms and share their stories and perspectives on life in another country and culture. It is our hope that all parties involved gained some insight, respect, and understanding into the life and cultures that exist beyond our own borders.

DISTRICT OF BARRIERE NOTICE OF REFERENDUM

VOTING ON BORROWING BYLAW No.102 The District of Barriere received funding to construct a municipal wastewater plant and associated collection and distribution system to service the downtown core. Part of the project will involve digging up the west side of Barriere Town Rd. from Station Rd. to just north of Barkley Rd. with associated pipe crossings from the properties on the east side. The asbestos concrete water main along the east side of this stretch is approximately 50 years old and only 6” (150mm) in diameter. Council feels that it makes sense to borrow the money (estimated at $1.2 million) to upgrade this main at the same time the wastewater pipes are being installed, taking advantage of the low interest rates of the day. Engineering and water system staff support this decision. In order to adopt the bylaw (Bylaw 102) required to borrow the requisite amount for this additional work, Council needs the assent of the eligible electors within the Water Service area and a vote will be held on the following question. The proposed Bylaw and this notice will be available for inspection at the District office during regular business hours.

“Are you in favour of the District of Barriere Council adopting Bylaw No.102, a bylaw to authorize the borrowing of up to One Million, Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,200,000) for the proposed water main upgrade on Barriere Town Road?”

PUBLIC MEETING - Tuesday, May 7th - 7pm at the Ridge Multipurpose Room, 4936 Barriere Town Rd. Advance Voting Opportunity - Wednesday, May 15, 2013 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm

GENERAL VOTING DAY - Saturday, May 25, 2013 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm The above voting opportunities will be at the District of Barriere office, 4936 Barriere Town Rd. Special Voting Opportunity by Mail Ballot The following eligible electors are permitted to vote by mail ballot: • persons who have a physical disability, illness or injury that affects their ability to vote at another voting opportunity; or, • persons who expect to be absent from the District of Barriere on general voting day and at the time of the advance voting opportunity.

These electors must contact the Chief Election Officer either in person, by phone at 250-672-9751 or by email channigan@barriere.ca prior to May 15th to register to receive their ballots and special instructions. NOTE: It is the responsibility of the elector to ensure that Mail-in ballots are received by the Chief Election Officer no later than the close of voting on May 25th.

Scrutineer Applications are available at the District Office and will be received by the Chief Election Officer from May 3rd-13th, 8:30am to 4:30pm at the District Office. One scrutineer will be appointed by lot for each side of the question. Scrutineers must be eligible electors.

Elector Eligibility, Registration and Identification Requirements Registration of all eligible electors will take place at the time of voting. You will be required to make a declaration that you meet the following requirements: • 18 years of age or older • Canadian citizen • resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately preceding voting day • resident of OR registered owner of real property within the WATER SERVICE AREA of the District of Barriere for at least 30 days immediately preceding voting day, and • not otherwise disqualified by law from voting.

Resident electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not necessary. The identification must prove both residency and identity.

Non-resident property electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and, if applicable, written consent from the other property owners.

Colleen Hannigan, Chief Election Officer

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Candidate profile — Ed Klop

By Andrea Klassen Kamloops This Week

STAR/JOURNAL photo: Bob Hayward

Hands on shopping Barriere resident Doug Davis spent a fair bit of time checking out the tractors RV’s, boats, vehicles, and especially this Dodge Ram truck on display inside the North Thompson Agriplex during the Celebration of Rural Living Expo & Trade Show held last weekend.

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proviNciAl elecTioN May 3, 2013 7:00 pm at the North Thompson Fall Fair Hall Hosted by the North Thompson Star/Journal

When Ed Klop left B.C. for Alberta in 2000, he liked to say he would never move back to his home province if the NDP was in power.

If the polls prove to be correct, Klop may have to eat those words on May 14.

Should that be the case, the Sorrento-based businessman is hoping he will at least be dining as a member of the opposition.

Klop — or “Ed version 2.0,” as the B.C. Conservative’s regional organizer Al Forseth has taken to calling him — has a few odds stacked against him.

In the Kamloops-North Thompson riding with an incumbent Liberal cabinet minister and an NDP challenger who has been on the campaign trail since 2011, Klop is a relative unknown — and one who stepped into the race a few days before the writ drop to replace Ed Fehr.

Besides that, Klop’s Conservative party remains behind in the polls provincially, trailing the Liberals and NDP. However, after spending a decade in Alberta, Klop has one word with which to chase away the doubters: Wildrose.

Klop ran once for the upstart right-wing party and once for its predecessor, the Alberta Alliance.

Both times, he was ahead of the curve, picking up 18 per cent of the vote in his best showing.

But, two years after he left, the party broke through. Pollsters predicted Wildrose would form Alberta’s next government, toppling a long-running Tory dynasty.

That didn’t happen, but the party now sits as the official opposition and Klop’s eyes light up when he predicts what voters will do to Alberta Premier Alison Redford in the next election (vote her out, with extreme prejudice).

It’s a story Klop thinks the Conservatives can repeat in B.C. — with John Cummins standing in for Wildrose Leader Danielle Smith.

“Danielle from the Wildrose, she was well known, and a leader needs to be well known, well respected and she needs to know her stuff,” Klop says.“We feel very confident in John Cummins’ ability because he’s seasoned.”

And, Klop is hoping his own past — the son of dairy farmers who knows how to drive a tractor on a highway; a man who built more than 350 homes during his years on the Prairies — will resonate with what he sees as a practically minded electorate in his riding.

Klop will also have to combat Liberal candidate Terry Lake’s argument that a Conservative vote is a wasted vote.

In a riding like Kamloops-North Thompson, the argument goes, a strong Conservative showing could siphon off just enough Liberal votes to ensure an NDP victory. Ed Klop, who proudly states he’s never cast a ballot for the Liberals or NDP, says such an argument is not fair. “If the polls are correct, the NDP are winning a government whether we run or not. So, what should we do, just sit here and say, ‘Sorry folks, there’s no other alternative but B.C. Liberal or the NDP?” he says.

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Lake, who narrowly held onto his seat in 2009, has accused Klop’s party of splitting the vote.

In a riding like Kamloops-North Thompson, the argument goes, a strong Conservative showing could siphon off just enough Liberal votes to ensure an NDP victory.

Klop, who proudly states he’s never cast a ballot for the Liberals or NDP, says such an argument is not fair.

“If the polls are correct, the NDP are winning a government whether we run or not. So, what should we do, just sit here and say, ‘Sorry folks, there’s no other alternative but B.C. Liberal or the NDP?’” he says.

“Don’t vote Liberal then. Don’t be silly and vote Liberal. Vote for us if you’re worried about splitting.”

TNRD supports Sheep Classic and Agriplex North Thompson Star/Journal At the Apr. 18, Board Meeting of the Thompson Nicola Regional District the Board approved the following: On behalf of the BC Purebred Sheep Breeders Association, Mr. Dave Ellison appeared before the Board to request sponsorship funds

for the upcoming AllCanada Sheep Show and Sale. The Show and Sale will take place in Barriere at the North Thompson Agriplex. A total of $2,000 from the Electoral Areas Arts and Culture funds was approved for sponsorship.

Through Gas Tax funds, the North Thompson Economic Development Fund,

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By Margaret Houben North Thompson Star/Journal There was an enthusiastic crowd out to meet the 2013-14 North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo Association Ambassador candidates on April 25 at the Lions Hall in Barriere.

The evening started with current Ambassador Aliya Bieber, and Vice-Ambassador Alisha Gotro, introducing the new candidates and their sponsors.

Candidates are: Cherie Witts, who was escorted by Janette and Danny Noble, of Noble Quarter Horses. Cherie is 15-yearsold and attends Clearwater Secondary. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, drawing, painting, and working with horses. She also likes to get involved in community activities.

Kennedy Ash, es-

corted by Ron Lenoue, representing the Barriere Lions Club. Kennedy is 16-years-old and attends Clearwater Secondary. She received an award in last year’s Ambassador Program for most improved speaking, and enjoyed the program so much that she is participating again this year.

Jenna Zietsov, escorted by Kaylee Ash, representing Jim’s Food Market. Jenna is 15-years-old and attends Clearwater Secondary. In her spare time, she likes to play sports, music, and read. She participates in school volleyball, basketball and soccer, and plays the piano, guitar, flute and baritone saxophone.

Vanessa Balatti, escorted by Raj Mahall of the Knight’s Inn. Vanessa is 14-years-old and attends Barriere Secondary. She likes the outdoors, music and

sports, and in her spare time enjoys spending time with friends.

Chelsea Wilson, escorted by Chief Rita Matthew of Simpcw First Nation. Chelsea is 14-yeas-old and attends Barriere Secondary. She likes drawing, music, painting and singing, and her hobbies include camping, drawing and fishing.

This year, the candidates will be participating in several courses, including: Toastmasters, agriculture, proper etiquette, personal and professional boundaries, resume writing, interview preparation, history of the North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo, equine awareness, and horseback riding.

After being introduced, an apron auction followed, with Barry Brady rattling off the bids. Each apron had been made by the royalty and the candidates to help raise

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North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo Association Ambassador Program candidates for 2013 were introduced with their sponsors Apr. 25. Pictured with sponsors in back row are: (l to r) Miss Noble Quarter Horses Cherie Witts with sponsors Janette and Danny Noble, Miss Barriere Lions Club Kennedy Ash with sponsor rep Ron Lenoue, Miss Jims Food Market Jenna Zietsov with sponsor rep Kaylee Ash, Miss Knights Inn Vanessa Balatti with sponsor Raj Mahall, and Miss Simpcw First Nation Chelsea Wilson with Chief Rita Matthew.

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off to help her as a candidate this year for BC Ambassador.

For The Record:

The results of the Barriere Elementary School Heritage Fair on page 20, in our Apr. 18/13 issue had a number of errors. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.

Please note the following underlined corrections: Cameron Kerslake - on great-grandfather Albert Kerslake Monica Lee - on NHRA Drag Racing Ty Hartman - on great grandfather Ruben Heinrichs Pax - on Billy Barker Emma Hamblin - on Hugh Keenleyside Dam

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Trees for cemetery

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The District of Barriere recently received a grant from Tree Canada and BC Hydro, which paid for more than half the cost of planting trees between the cemetery and the fieldhouse on Airfield Road. Evergreens were planted towards the back, and deciduous trees closer to the road.

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At the District of Barriere April 22 council meeting, Mayor Humphreys proclaimed May as Child Find’s Green Ribbon of Hope month, and May 25 as National Mission Children’s Day, urging citizens to wear a green ribbon as a symbol of hope for the recovery of all missing children.

Council members passed the final adoption of the District of Barriere Solid Waste Collections and Disposal Services Rates Bylaw No. 103. They also passed the first three readings of two

more bylaws: the Financial Plan Bylaw No. 105 and the Tax Rates 2012 Bylaw No. 106. The final adoptions of these two bylaws will take place at the May 6 council meeting.

Chief Administrative Officer, Colleen Hannigan, reported on several items. The District has a new parks truck and has hired Norma Bigham as the seasonal parks worker. Four students have also been hired and will work 20 hours a week from May to the end of August.

Council has received a letter from Canada Post stating their considering closing the Barriere

Post Office on Saturdays. Council passed a motion to send a reply to Canada Post expressing our preference to keep the Post Office open on Saturdays, and to enquire as to whether there are more changes planned.

Councillor Sabyan requested council’s approval to reduce the required quorum for the Bandshell Committee down to five as they have been having difficulty in arranging meetings to which enough individuals could attend. Council passed the motion.

Dan Sweetnam invited council members to take part in the Bike Challenge

that will take place on April 28, 3 p.m. during the Celebration of Rural Living Expo and Trade Show. Four teams would be challenged to put together a bike from scratch. The bikes will then be given to local youth.

There was a question from the floor regarding whether there will be a public meeting prior to the advance voting on the referendum. Mayor Humphreys replied that yes, there will be information available at the District’s booth at the Expo on April 27-28, and there will be a public meeting on May 7, 7 p.m. in the multipurpose room.

TNRD household hazardous waste round-ups set for May North Thompson Star/Journal

Also on Saturday, May 11, a Household Hazardous Waste Round-Up will be held in The Thompson-Nicola Regional District Barriere. The Barriere event takes place at is getting ready to host four free Household the Louis Creek Eco-Depot, 4077 Agate Bay Hazardous Waste Round-Ups this year as Road., from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

“This type of waste should not be disposed part of efforts to help residents properly dispose of materials that are toxic, corrosive, re- of with your regular garbage because it is active or ignitable. The first two events take dangerous and harmful to the environment place Saturday, May 4, in Chase and Cache when buried in a landfill,” said Jamie Vieira, TNRD Environmental Services Supervisor.

Creek, and on May 11 in Merritt.

“This is why we’re offering the free service, allowing resiwith dents to get rid of MICHELLE these difficult to dispose of hazardous LEINS materials.”

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Any information you need to make your decision is available at the District office.

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Spring has arrived and the various long running events held here in our community have started once again. One of these is the North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo Ambassador program. I attended the Banner Night Ceremony and apron auction last week. There are five eager young ladies that have come forward as contestants.

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There is no doubt that borrowing money is always a contentious issue. There are some residents that are saying this project and the envisioned problems they have created in their minds are all the fault of the mayor.

Picture that the only person on council that believes in the importance of public health and safety is the mayor. Then figure out how with only one vote, the mayor has managed to bring about a referendum to finance a project aimed at improving an essential service in our town. What an incredible and ridiculous fantasy.

As mayor, I expect to take a goodly amount of criticism.

It seems to be the nature of the position, and I accept that.

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Indeed some grants do, but they are rare, and usually these 100 per cent grants are given for new cutting edge “green” projects like the sewer project.

The replacement of old worn out and failing water mains do not fall into the “green” category.

If we wait to do the upgrade the cost will be approximately twice what it would be if done along with the sewer project. The future cost is estimated to be over $2, 000,000.

A grant, which there is no guarantee of, would cover 50 per cent, and we would need to borrow the remainder of the cost which would be more than $1,000,000.

Strange that this is approximately the amount estimated to do the project now, even without a grant.

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Barriere Communities in Bloom Committee looking for gardens North Thompson Star/Journal This year, the District of Barriere’s efforts for the Communities In Bloom project, will include an opportunity for local residents to show off their gardens.

Are you doing a special project in

your garden this year? Would you like to have your work in the garden recognized? If so, you will want to contact the Communities in Bloom committee, as they are looking for gardeners who would be willing to have their gardens photographed to be part of a dis-

play. The committee will also be looking for two gardens to show the judges when they come on tour in July.

The gardens will not be judged, but certificates of appreciation will be given and perhaps, if there is enough interest, the committee is considering planning a

garden tour for 2014.

To register your garden, contact the District office at 250-672-9751. Registration will also be available at the North Thompson Valley Garden Club’s Plant Sale on May 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

MAY 2013

GENERAL ELECTION Get ready to vote.

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The following persons have been nominated as candidates for Kamloops-South Thompson for the 40th Provincial General Election.

Kamloops-South Thompson Electoral District Candidate’s Name:

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Brian Arthur Alexander Independent

Brian Alexander 681 Klahanie Dr, Kamloops, BC, V2C 5R1

Tom Friedman BC NDP

Michael Fane 480 1st Ave, Kamloops, BC, V2C 3J9

Peter Sharp BC Conservative Party

Jacqueline Hilton 1260 Thompson Crt PO Box 311, Savona, BC, V0K 2J0

Todd Graham Stone BC Liberal Party

Ronald Olynyk 300-272 Victoria St, Kamloops, BC, V2C 1Z6

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Michael Fane 480 1st Ave, Kamloops, BC, V2C 3J9

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Robert L. Clemitson Elem School 5990 Todd Rd, Kamloops, BC

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Aberdeen Elem School 2191 Van Horne Dr, Kamloops, BC

Lloyd George Elem School 830 Pine St, Kamloops, BC

South Sa’Hali Elem School 1585 Summit Dr, Kamloops, BC

Savona Seniors House 6605 Savona Access Rd, Savona, BC

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Marion Schilling Elem School 2200 Park Dr, Kamloops, BC

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St. Paul’s Cathedral 360 Nicola St, Kamloops, BC

Beattie School of the Arts-McGill 492 McGill Rd, Kamloops, BC

McGowan Park Elem School 2080 Tremerton Dr, Kamloops, BC

St. Paul’s Cathedral 360 Nicola St, Kamloops, BC

Valleyview Comm Hall 2250 Park Dr, Kamloops, BC

Chase Comm Hall 547 Shuswap Ave, Chase, BC

Pacific Way Elem School 2330 Pacific Way, Kamloops, BC

Stuart Wood Elem School 245 St Paul St, Kamloops, BC

Dallas Elem School 296 Harper Rd, Kamloops, BC

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MAY 2013

GENERAL ELECTION The following persons have been nominated as candidates for Kamloops-North Thompson for the 40th Provincial General Election.

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John Ford

Aaron Ford PO Box 181, Pritchard, BC, V0E 2P0

Kathy Kendall BC NDP

Talitha Dekker B8-480 Hollyburn Dr, Kamloops, BC, V2E 2H4

Ed Klop BC Conservative Party

Carl Hagen 216-1565 Tranquille Rd, Kamloops, BC, V2B 3L1

Terry Lake BC Liberal Party

Michael Parker 900-235 1st Ave, Kamloops, BC, V2C 3J4

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Edward Fehr 22-220 G and M Rd, Kamloops, BC, V2H 1A4

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A.E. Perry Elem School 1380 Sherbrooke Ave, Kamloops, BC

Gartner Residence 4087 Dixon Creek Rd, Barriere, BC

Rayleigh Gym 306 Puett Ranch Rd, Kamloops, BC

Barriere Lions Club 350 Borthwick Ave, Barriere, BC

Arthur Hatton Elem School 315 Chestnut Ave, Kamloops, BC

Heffley Creek Elem School 500 Marriott Rd, Kamloops, BC

Royal Canadian Legion 259 3 257 Glen Rd, Clearwater, BC

Centre for Seniors Information 9A 1800 Tranquille Rd, Kamloops, BC

20-789 Fortune Dr Kamloops, BC (250) 554-5905

Arthur Stevenson Elem School 2890 Bank Rd, Kamloops, BC

John Tod Elem School 435 McGowan Ave, Kamloops, BC

Seymour Residence 5075 Heffley-Louis Creek Rd, Kamloops, BC

North Shore Comm Centre 730 Cottonwood Ave, Kamloops, BC

Avola School House Avola Village Rd, Avola, BC

Kay Bingham Elem School 950 Southill St, Kamloops, BC

Sun Peaks-Burfield Lodge 1280 Alpine Rd, Sun Peaks, BC

Royal Canadian Legion 259 3 257 Glen Rd, Clearwater, BC

Barriere Lions Club 350 Borthwick Ave, Barriere, BC

Little Fort Comm Hall Institute St, Little Fort, BC

Tilley Residence 9744 Meadow Rd, Tranquille Valley, BC

Bert Edward Elem School 711 Windsor Ave, Kamloops, BC

McLure Comm Centre McLure Ferry Rd, McLure, BC

Van Sickle Residence 676 Agate Bay Rd, Barriere, BC

Blackpool Comm Hall Old North Thompson Hwy, Clearwater, BC

Moccasin Centre 200 355 Yellowhead Hwy, Kamloops, BC

Vavenby Comm Hall 82 Vavenby Bridge Rd, Vavenby, BC

Blue River Elem School 5917 3rd Ave, Blue River, BC

North Shore Comm Centre 730 Cottonwood Ave, Kamloops, BC

Westmount Elem School 745 Walkem Rd, Kamloops, BC

Centre for Seniors Information 9A 1800 Tranquille Rd, Kamloops, BC

North Thompson Indian Band Hall 500 Dunn Lake Rd, Barriere, BC

Westsyde Elem School 3550 Westsyde Rd, Kamloops, BC

Darfield Comm Hall 5 Hwy, Darfield, BC

Parkcrest Elem School 2170 Parkcrest Ave, Kamloops, BC

Whispering Pines Indian Band Office 615 Whispering Pines Dr, McLure, BC

David Thompson Elem School 1051 Pine Springs Rd, Kamloops, BC

Parkview Activity Centre 500 McDonald Ave, Kamloops, BC

Dee’s General Store 1537 Birch Island-lost Creek Rd, Clearwater, BC

Pinantan Elem School 3205 Holbrook Rd, Pinantan Lake, BC

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SPORTS Ladies back on course

By Leslie Stirling

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Jessica Chappell and her horse gave a demonstration on liberty horse riding (no saddle, no bridle) during the Celebration of Rural Living Expo and Trade Show at the North Thompson Fall Fair grounds last Sunday.

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Halleluah! Golf season is back and spring arrived (at least for me) on the same day. I admit that for the week leading up to Tuesday, Apr. 23, I was concerned that it wouldn’t be warm enough and the night would be a “no show”.

Of course, I always have to go...rain or shine.

Debbie makes me.

And wow!

Who would have thought we would have such a huge turnout? There were a total of 46 ladies that took to the fairways. I think almost all of our regulars showed up.

And they were ready for the fun, friends and food. I don’t know how Chinook Cove managed to fit us all into the club house for supper but they did.

Once the dining and visiting were finished we got down to handing out the prizes. And there were lots of prizes to give out. Flight One

Ladies Golf Report winners picked up prizes from Carol Patton, CGA. Donna Salle scored a smoking 44 to win low gross and Tanya Desjarlais had a 46 to win low net. Deb Legaree won low gross for Flight Two with a 48 and Evelyn Lucas won the low net with a 52.

Flight Three winner was Betty Baillie with a score of 50.

Hole prize winners were Irene Beaton (short drive - AG Foods), Susan Bondar (long putt - Avril’s Garden), Debbie Legaree (long drive Barriere A&W), Larissa Hadley (long putt - Barriere Irly Building), Susan Bondar (long drive Barriere Massage), Kim Law (long putt - Bodi Mekanix), Ilke Marais

(KP - Barb and Carman Smith), Trudy Scarlett (KP - Bondar Forest Planning), Carol Hindle (KP - Carl’s Market Garden), Susan Bondar (short Drive - Crystlee’s Hair Design), Leslie Stirling (short drive - Estylo Hair Design), Trudy Scarlett (KP - Ron Wallace Trucking), Betty Baillie (KP - Stamer Logging), Cori Walker (KP in 2 - Knights Inn), Jeannie Webber (long putt - Our Little Secret), Lois Keller (closest to the golfer - Pottery by Romana), Ilke Marais (long putt - Rainer Custom Cutting), Trudy Scarlett (long drive Shais Design), Susan Newberry (long putt - Station House Restaurant), Rose Seymour (most putts - The Look Boutique, Carol Hindle (least putts - Val Bella Studio) and seven ladies who drove into the gully (Rest in Peace - North Thompson Funeral Home).

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out to all those wonderful sponsors including our Hole In One sponsors (Bob Stirling, Barriere Auto Parts and Alpine Meadow Resort), our advertising sponsor (Star/Journal) and our door prize sponsor (Chinook Cove Golf).

Now I heard a rumor the other day and I want to let folks know the real scoop. Some ladies thought that golfing was like curling - that you had to sign up at the beginning of the year and come out for every Tuesday Ladies Night. And it just isn’t so.

You are welcome to come out for as many or as few Tuesdays as you like.

You don’t need a foursome (team). Check with the club house and we will try to line you up with some other ladies.

You don’t need to be a fantastic golfer either.

Hey, they let me golf!

So hopefully we will see you next week.

Members of the Rodeo Rednecks 4H Club stand with some of the booty they collected during a recent bottle drive. Pictured are (back, l-r) Shaye Turcotte, Gareth Hewett, Indigo Johnson, (front, l-r) Paige Weninger, Zandreya Richards, and Mackenzie Ross. The group raised $1843.34.

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BSS students top three equipment operators in SD73 Heavy Metal Rocks North Thompson Star/Journal On April 3–6, five Barriere Secondary students participated in School District 73’s Heavy Metal Rocks Program.

The five students were: Jake Bauer (gr.12), Jordan Rainer (gr.12), Quinn Brackman (gr. 12), Hayden Tomma (gr.12) and Spencer Pawloff (gr.

11).

Spencer Pawloff won the Top Student Operator of the program, and will also receive a $500 cheque for his achievement in the competition.

Two other BSS students also took awards in the Operator competition; Quinn Brackman took second place, and Jake Bauer was third.

“We are very proud of all of them!” said representatives from Barriere Secondary.

Brackman also won top spot in the Small Excavator Rodeo by posting the lowest time in the competition.

The Heavy Metal Rocks Program ran from April 3 to 6. It provided opportunities for students to explore the wide variety of rewarding career choices as heavy equipment operators in the construction industry. Students learned the importance of safety training, and received mentoring from equipment operators as they learned

to operate several different types of heavy equipment.

In addition to operating heavy equipment, students received training in the following areas: • WorkSafe – New Worker / Young Worker • Orientation training on various pieces of heavy equipment • Construction Safety - Certificate • Occupational First Aid – Level 1- Certificate • WHMIS Training – Basic – Certificate

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(Above) Barriere Secondary student Spencer Pawloff won Top Student Operator in the recent School District 73 Heavy Metal Rocks Program, and will also receive $500 for his achievement in the competition.

Area carpet bowlers off to Provincials

(Left) Barriere Secondary student Quinn Brackman won the Small Excavator Rodeo as well as placed second in the Student Operator contest. He shows off his Completion Certificate and the $50 cheque he received from SD73 for his win.

Submitted Area carpet bowlers, Donna Smith, Sharon March, Hector Denton and Lil Klassen recently won the Zone 8 Playoffs for the 4’s which qualifies them to compete at the B.C. Senior’s Games in Kamloops this August.

Jack Livingstone, and Pete and Linda Verhoeven won the 3’s and also will be moving on to compete at the Games.

And Ernie Yungen and Anke Zijderveld will represent Zone 8 in the pairs competitions.

On Monday, May 6, Little Fort’s Jack Livingstone, Pete and Linda Verhoeven and Hector Denton head to Prince George to play in the Carpet Bowling Provincials for the 4’s.

On May 9 and 10, Donna Smith (Barriere) and Sharon March (Little Fort) will compete in the pairs.

Also on the those days, Livingstone and the Verhoevens will compete against Hector Denton, Ernie Yungen (Barriere) and Nina Clearwaters (Barriere), and the rest of the province, for the 3’s.

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Area carpet bowlers, Hector Denton, Sharon March, Donna Smith and Lil Klassen recently won the Zone 8 Playoffs for the 4’s which qualifies them to compete at the B.C. Senior’s Games in Kamloops this August. Denton, Smith, and March will also be competing at the Provincials in Prince George starting May 6.

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TTL flash photography in my wife’s garden This is beginning to be a busy spring. I expect that isn’t news to those in my area that have spent all day doing yard work the past few days. But for many photographers thoughts kept wandering to, “That could make a good picture.”

I really wanted to do some photography in my wife’s garden.

The nights are still cold, but the days have been almost hot, and with that heat the first of her flowers are beginning to bloom. My goal is always to photograph what happens in the garden with the changing seasons.

There is always something in the garden no matter the weather, be it snow, rain, or like today, high clouds. The slight overcast day was perfect for my subjects.

Bright sunny days increase the contrast of scenes, making it hard to capture details in the extremes and I wanted to retain what details I could. The diffused daylight reduced the number of f/stops from black to white.

My setup is a 200mm macro lens and depending on my mood and the light, either a ring-flash, a reflector, or as I used this afternoon, a wireless, off-camera flash.

Outdoor portraits, whether of people or

flowers, in my opinion, aren’t that interesting when one only relies on illumination from the sun. Flash, on or off-camera, or even a reflector, adds dimension and depth that makes for a much better image.

I mounted my flash on a small two-foot stand and carried a tiny six-inch tripod if I needed the light to be lower to the ground, and this time I didn’t use a tripod because the few flowers were close to the ground and I prefer shooting very low level. That means almost every shot is made while lying on the ground.

By the time I could get out to the garden the sun was low and, sometimes, a heavy overcast. Perfect light.

All I had to do was put the flash to one side and adjust my shutterspeed to decrease the bright ambient light.

Today’s TTL (through the lens) flash is amazing.

Previous generations recall when the flash/camera sync speed was limiting and we could only use a flash at 1/60th of a second! How did one survive?

Today I moved my shutter between 200th of a second and 8000th of a second. That gave me lots of control over the ambient light and easily allowed me to

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John E n ma n move my aperture to increase or decrease depth of field. My advice is check your camera’s manual, read about, and set the camera to hi-speed flash sync, if available.

I’ll include a brief explanation of TTL flash. When the shutter is tripped, the light from the flash fires off and hits the subject.

Then that light from the flash bounces back to the camera, and a sensor reads it as it builds up exposure.

The in-camera computer determines when the light has massed enough light for the correct exposure and turns off the flash.

The photographer controls the flash, rather than the flash controlling our photography. With TTL technology the camera’s computer provides the correct exposure regardless of the aperture, or flashto-subject distance.

TTL technology puts the control of depthof-field back into the hands of the photographer.

Most of the time I

kept my flash on TTL, increasing or decreasing the power depending on how far I positioned the flash from a flower, and only selected manual flash as I began losing the light.

Books on garden photography recommend morning when everything is fresh, but I didn’t get a chance till late in the afternoon, as I was occupied building a temporary yard for six new chicks.

We had an early morning marauder a few months ago, probably a bobcat, reducing my laying hens to two. I have reinforced the chicken yard and think everybody’s safe now.

I’ll give the garden another couple week’s growth and try for that fresh morning (and hopefully some overcast) light.

I’ll repeat what I wrote about garden photography last February, “Just about anytime is good for a dedicated photographer to make photographs. My advice is to be creative, have fun,

and don’t worry about failures. Open them up on the computer, learn something from them, then quickly delete. Of course, some tweaking with PhotoShop always helps and, for those photographers that are like me trying for something different, anytime and any conditions will be just fine.”

These are my thoughts this week.

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MS Society Outreach Day for Barriere and area on May 8 The Kamloops and Area Chapter of the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada will be holding an Outreach Day in Barriere on Wednesday, May 8, at 10:30 a m. - 12 noon, at the Barriere Health Centre – Board Room (537 Barriere Town Road).

This visit will be an opportunity for people to learn more about the services offered by the Chapter, how to access these services, and to have questions answered regarding multiple sclerosis (MS) and new developments in the management of MS. It will also be an opportunity to meet Cyndi Lion, RSW, Com-

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Anyone with an MS connection (person with MS, family member or close friend of a person with MS, healthcare professional working with persons with MS, etc.) is welcome to attend this outreach meeting.

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Celebrating 35 Years

zucchini, apple juice & rosemary.

Bring to boiling, reduce heat, cover & simmer for 2 mins.

Meanwhile cook pasta according to package directions: drain.

In a small bowl combine wine & cornstarch, add to zucchini mixture in skillet. Cook & stir until thickened & bubbly, cook for 2 mins more, stir in tomatoes & serve over pasta with chicken.

medium heat, stir in remaining ingredients. Cook for 1 to 2 mins stirring frequently until hot.

Remove skillet from heat, add broccoli & toss gently to coat.

Serve.

Pumpkin Bread 3/4 cup sugar 1 1/2 cups of flour 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp allspice 1/2 cup cooking oil 2 eggs 1 cup canned pure pumpkin Mix dry ingredients together. Beat together oil, eggs & pumpkin until smooth. Stir into dry ingredients until well mixed. Pour into a loaf pan & bake at 350F for 1 1/2 hours.

Each week a group or volunteer(s) are recognized in this space for their contribution to our community.

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Barriere Community Quilters

By Dee

Herb Seasoned Broccoli & Tomatoes 1 lb fresh broccoli, cut into bite size pieces 2 tbsp olive oil 1/4 tsp dried Basil leaves 1/4 tsp dried Oregano leaves 1/2 tsp salt (optional) 1 clove garlic finely chopped 2 plum tomatoes, chopped Steam broccoli until crisp tender. In skillet, heat oil over

By Dee

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This group of quilters meet on the second and fourth Thursday of each month, 2 p.m. at the Barriere Food Bank office. One of their annual events is their quilt show at the Barriere Museum during July and August.

All who are interested in quilting are welcome to join.

For more information, contact Judy at 250-672-5275 or Fran at 250-672-2012.

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May 5 - LF Volunteer Fire Dept. Fleamarket, 10am-3pm @ Little Fort Hall. Tables $10 - call 677-4246 or 677-4372 to book.

May 11 - Legion Dinner and Dance. Music by Gordie West 5:30 after the meat draw, and steak dinner 8$. Everyone Welcome.

May 11 - NTV Garden Club Plant Sale, 10am-12:30pm @ Bandshell, Fadear Park.

May 11 - Let’s Dance, 8pm @ Ukrainian Hall, Kamloops, Music by McIvor in Motion DJ Services. Tickets: 250-372-0091 May 15 - NTFF&R BBQ Pot-Luck & meeting, 6pm @ Fall Fair Hall.

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May 18-19 - B&D Riding Club Horse Show @ Fall Fair grounds May 24 - Barriere Grad Ceremonies, 6pm @ Curling Rink.

May 25 - Poker Ride @ FishTrap May 31-Jun 2 - 4-H Cattle Fitting & Showing Clinic @ Agriplex.

Jun 7-9 - Back Country Horsemen Rendevous Jun 8 - Craft Swap, 10-12 @NTVIC (the Ridge). Info call 250-672-9330.

Jun 13-16 - Black Powder Cartridge Match @ Heffley Creek Rifle Range. Contact HC Gun Club, Ron Gabler 250-578-7678.

Jun 22-23 - B&D Riding Club Horse Show Jun 27-30 - Canadian Sheep Breeders Classic Show & Sale @ NT Agriplex.

Jun 27-Jul 1 - Palmers Gulch Cowboy Action Event @ Heffley Creek Rifle Range. Contact HC Gun Club, Ron Gabler 250-578-7678.

February 19– March 20

Aries, avoid making Speak up, Aries, and athe mistake problemyou will may be regret solved. later.

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May 20

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A misunderstanding. test of faith begins— Others share your be strong.

Money woes concerns, but they ease. might be waiting for someone else to speak up.

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Listen andsmiles observe Lady Luck on what everyone is doyou, Libra, and there ing this week, is nothing beyondLibra. your Once have a reach. you A treasured clear image you can heirloom resurfaces, take theback appropriate bringing many action to achieve all fond memories.

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Jun 28 - Ambassador Program Speach,Talent & Fashion Show, 7pm Barriere Genealogy Club. Meet every 1st & 3rd Friday of the @ Lion’s Hall. month at the Barriere Library, 6-7pm. For info call 250-672-9330.

Army Cadets - 2941 RCACC Cadet Corp. -Tues. 6:30pm, ages 12-18, Barriere Hospice: Every 2 weeks. 250-672-9391 Legion Bsmnt. New Recruits Welcome. Marc 672-9681.

Barriere Photography Club. All welcome. For info on meeting Baha’i Night: Fri., 7:30pm, Marge Mitchell’s home. 672-5615 dates contact Shelley Lampreau at 250-672-5728.

Barriere Adult Day Program: Mon. & Wed. 9-2. Lunch, crafts & Barriere Community Quilters: 2nd & 4thThurs.of mth, 2pm at the music at the Seniors Ctr. Sherry Jardine 672-5121 Barriere Food Bank. Judy 250-672-5275 or Fran 250-672-2012.

Barriere & District Heritage Society: 3rd Wed. of mth, 1pm at Barriere Search & Rescue: 2ndTues. of mth, 7pm.Training on 4th Tues. of mth, 7pm.

NTVIC in the winter, at Museum in the summer.

Barriere & District Riding Club: Jan-Mar: 3rd Sun. 1pm; Apr-Oct: BSS PAC & Booster Club: 1stTues. of mth, 5:30pm. Info call 2503rdThurs. 7pm both at NTVIC. www.barrieredistrictridingclub.com. 672-9943.

Info Darcey 250-318-9975.

Survivors of Brain Injuries: Call John at 250-372-1799.

Barriere & District Seniors Events: Mon. Whist 7pm,Tues. & Bethany Baptist Church Prayer: EveryTues., 7pm.

Thurs. Carpet Bowling 10am, Wed. Fun Cards 1pm, 250-672-2477.

Carpet Bowling: Mon, Wed, & Fri., 9:30am-12 @ Little Fort Hall.

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

Barriere Choir: EveryThurs. @ Christian Life Assembly, Annesty Rd. Community Soup Day: Christian Life Assembly on Annesty Rd. Youth 7-18 3:30pm; Adults 19+ 6:30pm. Call Leah Jones 250-957-8440. 3rd Mon. of every mth, 11:30 am.

Barriere Curling Club: Oct.-Mar. Curling, league & bonspiels.

Council of Senior Citizens: Devoted to improving quality of life Barriere Drop In Art. Every Friday from 1-3pm at NTVIC from end for seniors. 604-576-9734 or email ecbayer@shaw.ca.

Crib: Barriere Legion 242, everyThurs. 7:30pm, Sept. to May. of Sept to March (except holidays). Nominal fee. All welcome.

Barriere Elementary PAC: 1st Wed.. of mth, 6:30pm, call 672-9916 Crib: Mon. & Fri. 1-4pm @ Little Fort Hall. or Leesa Genier at 320-3629.

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

Barriere Food Bank: Every Wed. starting Sep. 12, 10am--noon. Call Heffley Creek Acoustic Coffee House: 3rd Fri. every mth 7pm.

Performers, concession, play area for kids! Call 578-0056. for info 672-0029 (leave a message).

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: 1stThurs. each mth 7pm LNT Catholic Women’s League: 2nd Mon. 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 & 4thTues., 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.: 3rdTues of the mth, 11am, Little Fort Hall. More info 672-5660 or 672-9500.

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

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

Walk & Fitness: Indoors,Tues &Thurs 12-2pm. Barriere Ridge Gym, everyone welcome.

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ROAD BUILDER & FELLER BUNCHER OPERATOR (Merritt)

ROAD BUILDER – Must be experienced in grades, culvert placement and install, ditching and sloping, and Forestry standard roads.

Pay negotiable, full season work with benefit package.

Feller Buncher Operator (Cat Buncher) – Full time Pay negotiable by exp. benefit package.

INDEPENDENT reps F/T P/T International firm. Huge income potential www.profitcode.biz

Please fax resume (1)250-378-4991 or e-mail: kristy@bcclassified.com

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

DRIVERS WANTED:

Terrific career Opportunity with outstanding growth potential to learn how to locate rail defects.

No Rail Experience Needed!!

Skills Needed - Ability to travel 3 months at a time, Valid License w/ air brake endorsement.

Extensive Paid Travel, Meal Allowance, 4 weeks Vacation and Benefits Package.

Compensation based on prior driving experience.

Apply at www.sperryrail.com under careers, keyword Driver.

DO NOT FILL IN CITY OR STATE

Help Wanted An Alberta Oilfield Construction Company is hiring dozer, excavator, and labourer/rock truck operators. Lodging and meals provided. Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction (780)723-5051.

Looking for experienced skidderman in Clearwater area.

Please call 250-319-9092 or 250-319-1224

SIMPCW FIRST NATION Box 220, Barriere, BC V0E 1E0 Ph. 250-672-9995 or Fax 250-672-5858

JOB POSTING

Negotiations Coordinator Kinder Morgan IBA Negotiations Announcements

Announcements

Cards of Thanks

Information

Thank You to Lenaura Building Group for donating the lumber and to Gary Pfiefer for building our beautiful bookshelf at the Barriere Public Library for our Hospice Books.

We really appreciate all that you do for us. Barriere & District Hospice Society.

2. Specific Duties a) Organize and schedule meetings b) Liaise with consultants re. contract work and invoicing for same c) Organize and manage reference documents needed for negotiations d) Establish, in consultation with Chief & Council, negotiating agenda and priorities for IBA & resource revenue sharing e) Track and execute action items f) Liaise with technical staff of project proponent and appropriate government agencies g) Organize special activities related to negotiations or consultations (e.g. direct action, news conferences, distributing public information documents, etc.) h) Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Coming Events May Day Parade Saturday, May 18 Theme: Service to the Community Registration: 9:15 Judging:10:15-10:45 Parade leaves Capostinsky Park @ 11 a.m. and ends behind Raft River Elementary School.

Entry fee: $20 business float; other entrants no charge; free lunch to all participants.

Sponsored by Rotary Info 250-674-3115

Personals Alcoholics Anonymous Phone 250-674-3838 or

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

Volunteers always needed.

Call 250-674-2135.

HOSPITAL AUXILIARY THRIFT SHOP

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

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

Great deals - low prices

1. General Responsibilities The Natural Resource Department is responsible for the overall health, conservation, protection and sustainable management of lands and resources in Simpcwulucw. The Negotiations Coordinator (Kinder Morgan IBA Negotiations) assists the Administrator, Natural Resource Department Manager, and Chief and Council to organize and conduct negotiations regarding an impact benefits agreement, consultations and interaction with Kinder Morgan Canada on a pipeline project in Simpcw territory. This process includes consultations and negotiations with the appropriate government agencies regarding permitting and regulatory requirements for the project as well as resource revenue sharing.

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

Lost & Found Found at Barriere Curling Rink Flea Market, April 20: sunglasses, prescription glasses, & pocket knife. Describe to claim. Call: 250-672-9391.

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3. Qualifications a) Specific training courses: Microsoft Office, courses related to natural resources and business management, community development or aboriginal law b) General experience/skills in this field : project coordination, First Nations community development or resource management, excellent research, data management, reporting and organizational skills c) Experience specific to this position: project management, high-level negotiations on resource projects, awareness of aboriginal title and rights issues related to major natural resource projects, familiarity with provincial government policies regarding large-scale resource development projects and the obligation to consult and accommodate First Nations d) Good interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team player e) Demonstrated experience and ability to organize, manage and lead a complex project, following accepted project management techniques. f) Ability to work under time constraints without close supervision 4. Remuneration: Negotiable 5. Aboriginal Employment Preference: This position is subject to an aboriginal employment preference.

6. Closing Date: 4 PM, May 10/13 7. Contact: Interested parties should email a letter of application, a current resume and the names of 3 references to: Doug Brown, Administrator Simpcw First Nation Email: dougbrown1@shaw.ca Note: We very much appreciate all applications received. However, only those applicants who are short-listed will be contacted.

Help Wanted

SUNRISE FORD 100 Mile House Requires Ford trained technicians & apprentices.

Well equipped 11 bay shop, competitive wages & benefits E-mail Resume to Att; Helmut Loewen helmut@sunriseford.ca

Help Wanted

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

E-mail: mail@barriere-employment.ca • Website: www.barriere-employment.ca RCA – Casual & Permanent PT, ICS B0007 CASHIER – Little Fort Store PT/FT CB0054 SANDWICH ARTIST – Subway PT/FT CB0055 LIBRARY ASSISTANT – Casual CASUAL COOK – Casual RESEARCH COORDINATOR – PT Simpcw First Nation RESEARCH ASSISTANT – FT Summer Simpcw First Nation INTERM CASEWORKER ASSISTANT – Secwepemc Child & Family STUDENT REPORTER – FT Temp. Secwepemc Cultural Education FOREST FIRE FIGHTER TRAINING – B0061 (Apply

on line @ www.wildfire.ca) Boulder Mountain Contracting 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 retraining dollars. Book an appointment to see one of our counselors for more information.

We look forward to seeing you: come in and we’ll personally see that you get the information you’re seeking or call and make an appointment.

• Free computer and Internet access • Free resume help • Free information on many services.

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

CLEARWATER EMPLOYMENT SERVICES 58A Young Road, Clearwater BC V0E 1N2 250-674-2928 Fax 250-674-2938

E-mail: info@clearwateremployment.ca • Web Page: www.clearwateremployment.ca Housekeeper: Seasonal/FT/Clearwater #C0122 Sandwich Artist: Seasonal/Little Fort #CB0121 Barista: Seasonal Casual/Clearwater #C0120 Line Cook: FT/Little Fort #CB0119 Nanny: Seasonal FT/Clearwater #C0118 Cleaner: PT/Clearwater #C0117 Server: Seasonal PT/Clearwater #C0116 Breakfast Cook: Seasonal/Clearwater #C0115 Community Liaison Assistant: PT/Clw #C0114 Casual Labourer: Casual/Clearwater #0113 Breakfast Cook: Seasonal/Clearwater #C0112 Student Service Assistant: Seas/Clearwater #0111 Kitchen Assistant: Seasonal/Clearwater #0109 Service Assistant: Seasonal/Clearwater #0108 Baker: Seasonal/Clearwater #0105 Dishwasher: Seasonal/Clearwater #C0104 Kitchen Helper: Seasonal/Clearwater #C0103 Waitress/Waiter: Seasonal/Clearwater #C0102 Cook: Seasonal/Clearwater #C0098 Day-Shift Cook: Seasonal/Clearwater #CB0092 Cook: Seasonal/Clearwater #CB0091 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: Seas Clearwater #C0082 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

Cashier: PT-FT/Little Fort #CB0054 GENERAL INFORMATION • Free Workshops: Thurs. May 2nd – Accepting, Starting & Maintaining Employment Workshop Thurs. May 9th – Internet & Email Basics Workshop ( or every 2nd Thursday) Thurs. May 16th – Creating & Updating Your Resume Workshop (or every 3rd Thursday) Thurs. May 23th – Work Search Techniques Workshop (every 4th Thursday) Thurs. May 30th - Interview Skills Workshop 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 May 9 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.

Operate by Yellowhead Community Services The Employment Program of BC is funded by the Government of Canada & the Province of British Columbia

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Employment

Services

Professional/ Management PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR We are looking for a self-motivated Production Supervisor for our busy wood post manufacturing and treating facility in Princeton, BC. The successful candidate will be responsible for employee training and development, quality and cost control, production scheduling and safety. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3-5 years supervisory experience in an industrial production operation, a post mill or wood production facility preferred.

Must have a high degree of resourcefulness, flexibility and adaptability; and the ability to plan, organize, develop and interpret programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc. Good leadership skills, and excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a proven track record are required.

Please email your resume to elizabeth@pwppost.com. For further information about our company visit our website at www.pwppost.com.

Only those selected for interviews with be contacted.

Trades, Technical CONCRETE FINISHERS & Form Setters.

Edmonton based company seeks experienced concrete finishers and form setters for work in Edmonton and Northern Alberta.

Subsistence and accommodations provided for out of town work; Fax 780-444-9165, Jobs@RaidersConcrete.com GUARANTEED JOB Placement: General Laborers and Tradesmen For Oil & Gas Industry.

Call 24hr Free Recorded Message For Information 1-800-972-0209.

Merchandise for Sale

Real Estate

Photography / Video

Misc. for Sale

Need a professional

Large picture window, 7’x12’.

Must pick up. $10 obo. 250672-1856

Mobile Homes & Parks

photographer?

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

Affordable memories that last a lifetime. Seniors rates.

Book now avoid & disappointment.

Sorry no passport photos

Jill Hayward 250-319-8023/250-672-0055

Home Improvements FLOORING SALE Over 300 Choices Lowest Prices Guaranteed!

Laminates - $0.59/sq ft Engineered - $1.99 sq ft Hardwood - $2.79 sq ft

Overnight Delivery in most of BC!

www.kingofoors.com

1.877.835.6670

Kitchen & Bath Renos, Decks, Hardwood & Tile Flooring. 30 yrs exp. Call Ray 250-6725900 or 250-318-5925

Pets & Livestock

Feed & Hay Hay for sale - small sq bales, mixed grass, some oats. Approx 50 lb/bale. 250-674-3665.

Pets Golden Lab x puppies.

Ready to go May 15th. Includes shots and deworming.

Call Adrienne 250-677-4419.

Merchandise for Sale

Work Wanted

Appliances

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.

Need some help with those odd jobs you don’t have time for? Call Keiran Jones at 250-674-3051

Fridge, convection oven & stovetop, stacking w/d, 30� stove, ft load w/d, single w/d All refurbished. 250-674-0079

Will walk dogs or care for pets

when you are gone. Wyndhaven, Archibald & Fawn area.

Call Noelle at 250-674-0071

Services

Financial Services DROWNING IN debt? Cut debts more than 50% & debt free in half the time! Avoid bankruptcy! Free Consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll Free 1-877-556-3500 BBB Rated A+ GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed?

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Your Credit / Age / Income is not an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

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

Call 250-319-8023.

Legal Services

Food Products

PHOTOS

by Keith McNeill

Digital and film photographs.

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

STEEL BUILDING - Blowout clearance sale! 20x22 $4,188.

25x26 $4,799. 30x34 $6,860.

32x44 $8,795. 40x50 $12,760.

47x74 $17,888. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422. Or visit us online at: www.pioneersteel.ca STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online at www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

Misc. Wanted True Coin Collector Looking to Purchase Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold and Silver coins, Bills + Not melting down, Serious Collector. Call: Coin Couple 1-778-281-0030

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.

Plants /Nursery

MacLennan Farms has yearling grass finished beef. Sold by the quarter based on Hang Weight, or smaller orders of choice by kg. Price list avail upon request.

Phone 250-674-2449.

SPRUCE tree SALE! Starting @ $69.-6’ft, Larger sizes available, 50 tree minimum order. Perfect for front yard, wind or privacy hedge.

Call 1-778-436-8776 or email mk1786@telus.net

Garage Sales

Sporting Goods

Annual Spring Flea Market May 4; 9 am - 1 pm Rotary Sports Park Concession available. Groups and organizations welcome. $10/table. For more info or for pick up of donations to Rotary ph. 250-674-1674 or 250-6769443.

Multiple family on Oriole Way. May 4-5, from 9am-3pm.

The Garage Sale To Die For May 4, 9 am - 2 pm.

North Thompson Funeral Services 73 Taren Dr. If you have any unwanted household or yard items in good condition, all donations will be greatly appreciated.

Please call the Food Bank at 250-674-3402 or 250-6743697 to arrange drop off or possible pick up.

Heavy Duty Machinery A-STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’53 in stock.

SPECIAL 44’ x 40’ Container Shop w/steel trusses $13,800!

Sets up in one day!

40’ Containers under $2500!

Call Toll Free Also JD 544 & 644 wheel loaders JD 892D LC Excavator Ph. 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

Misc. for Sale AT LAST! An iron filter that works. IronEater! Fully patented Canada/U.S.A. Removes iron, hardness, smell, manganese. Since 1957. Visit our 29 innovative inventions online at; www.bigirondrilling.com or Phone 1-800-BIG-IRON.

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

Photography / Video

SAWMILLS FROM only $3997 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSaw mills.com/400OT or call 1-800566-6899 Ext:400OT.

RETIRE IN Beautiful Southern BC, Brand New Park. Affordable Housing. COPPER RIDGE. Manufactured Home Park, New Home Sales. Keremeos, BC. Spec home on site to view. Please call 250-4627055. www.copperridge.ca

Better At Home program could be coming to Barriere Submitted

Rentals Commercial/ Industrial 3 Commercial spaces by Rafting & Gym. Ph 250-674-0001 info@riveradventures.ca

Duplex / 4 Plex Clearwater: Older 3 bdrm duplex. Avail June 1, $575/mo. + util, Miller sub. 250-674-0188

Misc for Rent Furnished bachelor suite, gym access, $600/mo, info@riveradventures.ca

OfďŹ ce/Retail Barriere: Commercial space over 800sq.ft. for rent. Avail immediately $500/mo includes hydro, 2 RR. (250)672-9909

Transportation

The BC Ministry of Health has given United Way funding to manage Better At Home for up to 60 communities across BC. Â Â Communities with a high number of vulnerable seniors who would benefit from the services this program offers are most likely to be included.

This program is a United Way program that helps seniors continue living independently in their own homes, by providing simple nonmedical services, like help with housekeeping and transportation to appointments.

The range of Better At Home services available varies from community to community, and depend on the specific needs of the local seniors. Â Some of the services will include: housekeeping, grocery shopping, home repair, transportation to appointments, friendly visiting, snow shovelling, and yard work.

Each community will have local non-profit agencies deliver the services. Â Some of the staff may be paid, while others will be volunteers.

Kamloops is currently part of this program.

If you are interested in having your community be part of this program, please contact Christien Kaaij, Provincial Project Manager, Better At Home, at christienk@betterathome.ca, or call 604-2681300, ext. 2213.

CHURCH DIRECTORY

Auto Financing

GOLF CARTS, generators, dirt bikes, great deals. Pricing online. 250-395-1347 www.cartsplusbcnorth.com

CHURCH OF ST. PAUL

4464 Barriere Town Road

Real Estate For Sale By Owner Clearwater: 14x70 1998 Moduline MH with winter package, 2 bdrm, very gd cond.

Owned by elderly lady. Incl c/a, w/d, f/s. Extra lg windows, very bright and airy. Master bdrm has full 4 window bay.

Two full bath, 1 is ensuite.

New roof 3 yrs ago. Incl 2 roofed porches.

Requires moving. Asking $62,000.00.

Call Jones 250-674-3051 or woodcrest8@gmail.com

Worship Sunday 11:00

All Are Welcome

1-800-961-7022

www.iDreamAuto.com DL# 7557

the Rev. Brian Krushel

OfÀce 250 2 5 5 www.norththompsonpc.ca

Cars - Domestic WWW.MILANINORMAN.COM 150+ USED CARS & TRUCKS!! 1-888-534-4745 A+ BBB RATED

ST. GEORGE’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

Legal

Lots NOVA SCOTIA’S Eastern Shore. Waterfront Lots for Sale Excellent Climate Near the Atlantic Ocean. Three Bedroom House for Sale or Rent Visit us online at: www.sawmilllanding.com or waterfront@bellaliant.net, call 1-902-522-2343 or 1-902-3284338.

A worshipping community of Anglicans, United & Lutherans

DreamTeam Auto Financing “0� Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

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

Tenders LAND PARCEL sale by tender SW 17-28-29W1 RM of Shell River, MB. 80 acres. hay/pasture/bush for farm/recreation/acreage. Highest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. Closes May, 17, 2013.

Call 204-937-7054 (Roy).

Father Donal O’Reilly

Ph 672-5949 • Fax 672-5974 CHRISTIAN LIFE ASSEMBLY 4818 Annesty Rd. (Across from High School) 9:30am Adult Sunday School 10:30am Sunday Service and Children’s Sunday School Pastor: Lance Naylor Youth Pastor: James Mason 672-0111 www.clabarriere.org

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11:00 am Sundays at the Ridge Bible Study on Tuesdays at 1pm Join us for refreshments after the Service.

Phone 250-672-9830 anytime.

Affiliated with North American Baptist Association. “Believe in the Lord Jesus - and you will be saved.� (Acts 16:31)

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WELLS GRAY HOME HARDWARE 86 STATION RD., CLEARWATER

674-3717

Seventh-day Adventists

Meet in the Church of Saint Paul on Saturday Mornings Bible Study - 10:00 Worship Service - 11:30 Fellowship Meal - 1:00 Everyone Welcome 672-5332

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Scrapbook from Rural Living Expo & Trade Show

(Above) The Leah Jones Choir performing in the Agriplex Annex Hall.

(Above) Puppeteer Andrea Belanger with ‘Billy’ entertained the kids at the Coffeehouse Storytelling

(Above) Fall Fair royalty, candidates, and volunteers get ready for the Horse Barn rural wear fashion show.

(Right) Country and western singer, Gordie West, provided nonstop music and MC work throughout the event.

(Below) Aboriginal Engagement Success

By Six storyteller Jean Bonner.

(Above) The crew from Insight Tire and Auto, and NAPA Auto Parts had a huge tool and tire display inside the Agriplex.

(Below) Mary McLennan puts Halo over an obstacle during the Rally Obedience demo.

STAR/JOURNAL photos: Jill Hayward

(Above) Cheryl Christian, Certified Personal Trainer and co- author of the Low GI Meals in Minutes Cookbook shares a moment with an audience member after her presentation on Taking the Family LIfestyle Change with Cheryl Christian.

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