Barriere Star Journal, May 16, 2013

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First responders were in attendance to tell folks about how they can prepare themselves for emergencies at the IDA mall parking lot in Barriere, on May 10. The event was part of Emergency Preparedness Week (May 5 -11) that encourages Canadians to be prepared to cope on their own for the first 72 hours of an emergency while rescue workers help those who are in need. Representatives from the RCMP, Barriere and Chu Chua Fire Departments, BC Ambulance, Barriere Search and Rescue, and Barriere Emergency Support Services were all in attendance. Pictured: (l to r) Susan Black, Drew McMartin, Wim Houben, Gerry Wenloch, Ashley Wohlegemuth and Mason, Todd English, Robin Wilson, Donna Funk, Carol Strom, Joscelyn Shaw and Georgia Dewey.

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High Streamflow Advisory issued for North Thompson River last Tuesday

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The BC River Forecast Centre issued a High Streamflow Advisory for the North Thompson River at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 14.

River levels along the North Thompson River have been rising in response to warm temperatures and heavy snow melt over the past week, and wetter weather over the past couple of days.

On Tuesday, the North Thompson River at Birch Island was flowing at 745 m3/s, approaching a five year flow, and rising. Â The North Thompson River at McLure was flowing at 1900 m3/s, also approaching a five year flow, and rising at 220 m3/s per day.

As a result of the high water in the North Thompson River the Little

Fort and McLure reaction ferries have been taken out of service as of Tuesday, and will remain so until the waters receed.

A number of properties along the river are starting to experience ground seepage and/or flooding in some areas.

River levels were expected to peak around Birch Island on Tuesday, and at McLure on Wednesday, with flows forecast to reach between a five-year and 10-year flow. Â Beyond Wednesday, river levels are expected to drop through the rest of the week.

The River Forecast Centre will continue to monitor conditions and will provide an update if required.

For the latest info go to: http://stage. emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca/2013/05/ bcflood-north-thompson.html

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The North Thompson River was expected to peak on Tuesday at Birch Island, and Wednesday at McLure.

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MP invites constituents to have their say on the future of Canada Post

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Farmers market open for season The Barriere Farmer’s Market is up and running again for the 2013 season, every Thursday morning, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., on the grass at Sam’s Pizza and Rib House, just off the Yellowhead Highway. Each week you’ll find fresh produce, meat, jams and jellies, wool, sewing, arts and crafts, wood work, and much more available.

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Ottawa – Cathy McLeod, Member of Parliament for Kamloops-ThompsonCariboo is inviting all constituents to have their say in the future of Canada Post.

“Last month, the Conference Board of Canada released a report on the future of Canada Post. It projected that the relentless decline in mail volume may lead to losses of close to $1 billion a year by 2020,” stated McLeod.

Canada Post is at a pivotal moment in its history. After successfully adjusting to fax machines, email, and broadband internet, along came a combination of high speed internet and smart tablets which have shaken the mail business to its core. Statistically, Canadians mailed almost one billion fewer let-

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Cathy McLeod ters in 2012 than they did in 2006. This loss of letter mail volume means financial losses.

In 2011, for the first time in 17 years Canada Post failed to earn a profit and reported a loss of $327 million before tax.

In the coming months Canada Post faces the challenge of considering all options to avoid becoming a burden on taxpayers.

In doing so, Canada Post must also continue to meet its public policy obligations, such as serving every

Canadian address, including those in rural and northern Canada.

Canada Post engaged the Conference Board of Canada to conduct an independent assessment of the future of postal service in Canada. The Conference Board report found: • Most Canadians believe that, despite the spread of electronic communications, they continue to need postal services but they recognize the need for change.

• Customers see the current price of a stamp as good value, and are willing to tolerate slower service than they now receive.

• The postal system remains an integral part of how small businesses send invoices and collect payments.

The Conference Board then offered a

framework for discussion of options addressing the challenge: • Converting Canadian households’ door-to-door delivery to community mailboxes; • Price increases; • Further replacement of corporate post offices with franchised postal outlets; • Reduced speed of delivery; • Alternate day delivery for mail; “I believe that Canada Post has to seriously consider all of the options in order to stem their losses as well as engage Canadians in this discussion,” said McLeod. “I encourage everyone to give their feedback either online at canadapost.ca or by mail to: The Future of Canada Post, 2701 Riverside Dr. Suite N0800, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0B1.”

New area code for BC: 236

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In response to the increasing demand for new phone numbers in British Columbia, The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) is adding a new area code to all of B.C. Beginning June 1, the new area code, 236, will ensure B.C. residents and businesses continue to have enough phone numbers.

Individuals do not need to change their existing phone number, and in areas where there is still a sufficient supply of 604, 778 and 250 numbers they will continue to be given out as long as they are available.

Where they are no longer available, or where a customer chooses, after June 1, people and businesses receiving a new phone number may get one with the 236 code. Timing and availability of phone numbers with the new area code will vary by community, depending upon the local

inventory and demand.

The geographic boundaries that govern long distance calling will not be affected.

To ensure a seamless transition to adding the new area code, 236, businesses are encouraged to begin making any necessary changes right away by reprogramming communications systems and equipment. For example, businesses that restrict long distance calls will need to reprogram their equipment to accept the 236 area code as local.

Residential customers will not need to make any changes to their equipment.

Three-digit numbers such as 211, 311, 411, 611 and 911 emergency services will not be affected.

The Telecommunications Alliance is partnership between the major telecommunications companies and industry associations across Canada. The Alliance’s mandate is to educate and inform consumers and businesses about the implementation of new area codes.

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Fire prohibitions are now in effect

As of May 10, 2013, there is absolutely no outside burning in District of Barriere until further notice North Thompson Star/Journal As of May 10, 2013, there is absolutely no outside burning until further notice within the District of Barriere.

The size of open fires has also been restricted in most of the Kamloops Fire Centre as of May 15, to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect the public.

This prohibition applies to all areas of the Kamloops Fire Centre except the Clearwater and Salmon Arm fire zones.

The Clearwater Fire Zone and the Salmon Arm Fire Zone will become subject to this prohibition on June 15, 2013, when all open burning will be prohibited throughout the Kamloops Fire Centre.

Since April 1, Kamloops Fire Centre crews have responded to 43 human-caused wildfires, the largest of which has grown to about 1,400 hectares in size. Many of these fires resulted from

poorly planned open burning.

Anyone conducting Category 2 or 3 fires outside of those two zones must extinguish any such fires by noon on May 15. This prohibition will remain in effect until Oct. 15, 2013 or until further notice.

A map of the affected areas is available online at: http://ow.ly/ kewIE Specifically, prohibited activities include: * The burning of any waste, slash or other materials (piled or unpiled). * The burning of more than one open fire of any size at the same time. * The burning of recreational and ceremonial fires that exceed the size specified for campfires (0.5 m x 0.5 m). * Stubble or grass fires of any size over any area. * The use of fireworks, sky lanterns or burning barrels of any size or description.

This prohibition does not ban campfires

that are a half-metre high by a half-metre wide (or smaller) and does not apply to cooking stoves that use gas, propane or briquettes.

This prohibition covers all BC Parks, Crown lands and private lands, but it does not apply within the boundaries of a local government that has forest fire prevention bylaws in place and is serviced by a fire department. Before lighting any fire, residents should check with local civic authorities regarding any current prohibitions.

The Kamloops Fire Centre stretches from the northern border of Wells Gray Park near Blue River to the U.S. border to the south, and from the Bridge River Glacier west of Gold Bridge to the Monashee Mountains east of Lumby.

For information about open burning and for more tips on making responsible burning decisions, please download one of the guides to open

burning at: http://bcwildfire.ca/hprScripts/ WildfireNews/Bans.asp Anyone found in contravention of an open fire prohibition may be issued a ticket for $345 or, if convicted in court, be fined up to $100,000 and sentenced to one year in jail.

If the contravention causes or contributes to a wildfire, the person may be subject to a penalty of up to $10,000 and be ordered to pay all firefighting and associated costs.

To report a wildfire or unattended campfire, dial *5555 on a cellphone or call 1-800663-5555 toll-free.

For the latest information on fire activity, conditions and prohibitions, visit the Wildfire Management Branch website: www. bcwildfire.ca You can follow the latest wildfire news On Twitter at: http://twitter.com/BCGovFireInfo On Facebook at: http://facebook.com/ BCForestFireInfo

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An aerial view of the Spatsum Creek wildfire near Ashcroft, B.C., which is believed to be human caused due to no lightening activity within the area when the fire started. Due to high winds with gusts of up to 70 km per hour, this fire had grown to 1400 hectares by Monday afternoon.

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In addition to learning about worm composting, workshop attendees will be eligible for a subsidy for a worm composter, which can be purchased for $35, a significant savings from retail prices.

Worm composters will only be available at the workshops.

People interested in attending the free workshops are urged to phone or email the contact information provided below to pre-register and to find out the specific times and locations.

The dates and communities are as follows: • May 25, Merritt • June 1, Clearwater • June 15, Barriere • June 29, Chase • July 13, Lytton • August 10, Cache Creek/Ashcroft

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If workshop attendees are interested in purchasing backyard composters, they can be purchased for $25 from Purity Feed in Kamloops and Merritt, or from member municipalities throughout the TNRD. Composting is a great way for TNRD residents to save on tipping fees and divert waste from landfills, as well as provide nutrient-rich soil for their gardens.

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OPINION

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Thursday, May 16, 2013 North Thompson Star/Journal 359 Borthwick Avenue, Box 1020, Barriere, B.C., V0E 1E0 250-672-5611

Editorial;

Take the front seat for B.C. T

he press deadline each week for the Star/Journal is 5 p.m. on Tuesdays. We try hard to meet that deadline, but sometimes it is a scramble to make it given the ever changing environment that we live and work in here in the North Thompson Valley.

We made our 5 p.m. deadline this week, but because of that deadline we will not be able to comment on which party has won the top spot in our provincial election.

However, we can tell you that the four day advance voting polls were up by 28 per cent. A considerable jump from the apathetic display we experienced from voters in the 2009 provincial election when only 51 per cent of those eligible to vote actually did so.

We can also tell you that the polling station in Barriere at the Lions Hall was a very busy place on Tuesday, it appeared that people were taking their democratic right to vote seriously, and actually did just that in order to have their voices heard.

Whichever political party has been elected to lead the province they will be with us for at least four years. If you didn’t vote for them, we’d like to suggest you don’t write them off just yet.

Let’s give the party in power an opportunity to prove themselves. Keep track of whether or not they make good on all of the promises they made during the campaign, and hold them accountable to those promises if they don’t.

Stay informed about what your MLA is doing, or not doing. Advocate for your province, your riding, and your community. If you have a concern, we suggest you not be shy about offering constructive input to your MLA or other provincial body.

Now that all the political campaigning and posturing is done, perhaps we can get back to the business of making a living, putting food on the table, and spending time with family.

But if you want to see change for the better in your community or in this province, we would suggest that if you remain sitting in the back seat, you will find yourself a long way from the steering wheel.

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Mr. Mayor, can I call you Bill Here’s some friendly advice, if you will In some columns you’ve writ You seem piqued in a fit An’ we’d mark your words more if you’d chill http://therealricklime.blogspot.ca/http://therealricklime.

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.

Students stand up for Elementary School To the editor; As Barriere Elementary school students, we would like to say that our school staff tries to and stops bullying as much as they can. But sometimes they don’t see everything that happens, so you can’t blame them!

We found the letter to be unpleasant because we love our staff.

We love the staff because they care about us, they listen to us, and they keep us safe.

The staff keeps us safe by practicing fire drills, and always knowing where we are.

They make us want to come back to school.

The staff are helpful bystanders.

We as a school would like to tell you we are supported at our school, and at the beginning of the year we are taught our behaviours that they want to see.

We feel that the article about our school in the paper was very disappointing and we disagree. So in conclusion, we would like to thank our staff for supporting us at school and keeping us safe.

Sincerely, Students of the B.E.S Bulletin

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Nomadic gophers cause neighbourhood conflict To the editor; This intention of this letter is to bring awareness of the gopher infiltration from one property into a neighboring property on Fortune Road in Louis Creek.

While the landowner with the gopher epidemic is reluctant to alter the ever seemingly populace of the gopher, the residence adjoining his property (shared by a chain link fence) is being afflicted by his adamancy to not suppress the nomadic gopher. This may seem trifle to the landowner with the rodent population, however, human factors come into the equation.

My mother is ninety-years-old, with a fractured hip, and as a result of her condition, movement caused by chasing gophers out of the property is not at all idyllic. In fact, the movement could cause her to have a sudden collapse, severely injuring her condition to an

even worse state. This event is a very likely scenario, one which would definitely constitute the involvement of a lawyer and the legal ramifications would be extreme.

Other notable inclusions involving the daily gopher epidemic invasion is much lighter in nature but still of a worthy mention, so much in fact that a legal representation could still be called upon to nullify the situation.

Property damage caused by the gophers, stress, anxiety and grief inflicted upon the residents of the adjoining property, are all factors that should not be dismissed.

The suggestion by the Stone family to the “gopher harboring” landowner next to us, is to be aware that our tolerance of this situation is now very close to the stage of proceeding with legal advisement concerning this matter.

Carson Stone Louis Creek

Things you can’t say in elections VICTORIA – Another election campaign has come and gone, with the ritual posturing of political parties and most news media searching for anything they can portray as a conflict.

Now comes the time to wonder why not enough people cared, or informed themselves about the real problems of running this $40 billion corporation called the B.C. government.

Why would they, when the whole thing is presented as a combination of beauty contest and sports event, with endless discussion of polls and “attack ads” and who’s ahead and what’s the score?

Again we have seen the truth of former prime minister Kim Campbell’s observation that elections are no time to talk about serious issues. Indeed, there are some things you can’t speak of at all.

Peace River North MLA Pat Pimm caused a stir at a candidates’ debate when he referred to constituents’ concerns that disabled children can cause difficulties in classrooms.

He didn’t say classrooms should be segregated, although that’s a discussion worth having. He didn’t deny the need for more support for special needs kids. But his oppo-

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West VancouverCapilano MLA Ralph Sultan had a similar experience when he referred to his study of poverty in that affluent area. He noted that there was a high correlation between single parenthood and kids in poverty. Picking on single mums, his detractors exclaimed, and that’s what got reported.

The B.C. Conservatives kicked their Boundary-Similkameen candidate out of the party because he wrote an article saying women shouldn’t choose to be single mothers.

You can talk about child poverty, as long as you only discuss it based on federal statistics that do not measure poverty. Christy Clark started doing this as soon as she became B.C. Liberal leader, one of several issues where she dispensed with the facts

and tried to copy a popular NDP stance instead.

She was all about families, which can of course be single people, single parents or pretty well anything you want them to be.

In fact the decline of the traditional family and the abdication of responsibility by many parents, fathers in particular, are central factors in the problem of poor and neglected children.

But you can’t talk about that, at least not during elections.

Whole areas of political discussion have devolved into euphemisms that are chosen because they can’t be defined. Everybody’s in favour of “affordable housing,” for instance. What they won’t admit is that this is code for subsidized housing, because then they would have to talk about how much the subsidy is, and who has to pay for it.

Good grief, that might raise the question of whether the state should be taking money away from

some people and giving it to others so they can live where they otherwise couldn’t afford to live.

We even have rules preventing the media from reporting polls on election day.

People might be influenced by this, you see. If you tell them Party X is far ahead, they might stay home and mow the lawn instead. If you tell them someone is making a comeback, they might change their vote because they want to be on the winning side, or the one that has “momentum.” Just like any other sport.

The news media are steadily losing influence with the public.

There are many factors involved, including the vast array of information sources that are available at most people’s fingertips.

Another factor is treating the public like they’re idiots.

Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com tfletcher@ blackpress.ca

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Dogs for playground equipment Barriere Elementary students and their parents are currently fundraising to purchase new playground equipment for the school. On Saturday, May 11, students (under the eye of their parents) sold hotdogs and pop to passerby’s at the entrance to AG Foods as part of the store’s Community Rewards Program. Pictured is a young student lining-up wieners on the barbecue.

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Manufacturers claim 99% accuracy. For most accurate results, wait until one week after a missed menstrual period. These kits detect a hormone in the urine. If results are needed more quickly, a blood test is available through your doctor.

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Borrowing $1.2 million brings residents out

By Jill Hayward North Thompson Star/Journal An information meeting regarding an upcoming referendum for the District of Barriere regarding borrowing $1.2 million to replace a water line, brought approximately 65 people out on May 15 to a public meeting at the Ridge.

The question on the referendum is, “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?”

The upgrade has apparently come about as a result of the District of Barriere receiving 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 Road from Station Road, to just north of Barkley Road, 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-yearsold and only six inches (150mm) in diameter.

Council says they feel 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 also say they 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.

General Voting Day for the referendum will be on Saturday, May 25, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., at the District of Barriere office in the Ridge.

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 six 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.

Dave Underwood, the engineer of record for the project, spoke to those who attended the meeting about why council has decided to proceed with the water line replacement project.

He noted that asbestos cement pipe was first introduced in the 1920’s, and was used extensively until the 1970’s, and finally largely discontinued in the late 1980’s.

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The pipes along Barriere Town Road were put in around 1969, with iron being the only alternative at the time.

The pipe is hard to repair and tends to crack under trench loads.

He noted that some improvements to the line were done in 1994 and again in 2010. He said that there are two options on replacing the problems with the pipe which at this time are mainly the connectors.

One option is to simply replace the failing connectors, and replace the pipe that is losing its integrity in certain areas by cutting it away and replacing with PVC pipe, and then patch up the road.

Option number two is the one council has proposed to address the failing pipe and complete a hydraulic system upgrade, and the entire roadway would be redone instead of patched.

He noted this upgrade would improve the fire suppression ability of the particular area by up to 1000 metres, and would extend the roadway life expectancy of Barriere Town Road in regards to pedestrians and traffic flow.

District water man Doug Burrows, said the problem with the pipe is definitely the failing connectors and the hydraulic problems experienced in the past. He said estimated leakage of the current water line in question is about 20 per cent.

Attendees were assured that cutting into the asbestos pipe would not cause any health hazards to consumers of the water as safeguards are used throughout the procedure, and ingesting asbestos is not harmful, it is breathing it that is the problem.

It was noted that the sewer line will run on the west side of the road and the water line on the East side.

It was also noted that during the upgrades water will be shut off quite a few times in the area and that there could be some impact to business due to unavoidable detours, but that most likely one lane of traffic will remain open.

District financial administrator, Nora Johnson, said the cost of the loan will be divided between all of the

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Dave Underwood, the engineer of record for the project, spoke to those who attended the meeting about why council has decided to proceed with the water line replacement project. properties that would be connected to the water line. She also stated that the cost is per property line, not per number of tenants on the property.

“Everybody pays the same amount now per tax roll number no matter if it is a vacant lot or a single family home, or an apartment.”

“For the property owner, the parcel tax is the most beneficial for them because they can use a part of their homeowner grant,” said Johnson.

As with previous borrowings, there are two options for payment. 1) If deferred to taxes, the payment would be approximately $115 per year for 15 years for a total paid of approximately $1700. 2) If paid up front, the payment is approximately $1300.

The payments will start once the work is done and then at that time the total amount needed to be borrowed can be determined accurately. The current waterline borrowing completes in 2015.

Up front payout for each tax roll that does not choose to finance over time - $1,270. Total cost for each tax roll that chooses to finance - $1,715 over 15 years ($115 per year).

Financing $115 per year as a parcel tax: Your basic Home Owners Grant (HOG), if you are under 65 years

of age, is $770. You are required to make a minimum tax payment on your own of $350.

Note: if your gross taxes (before HOG) are less than $1,005, the $115/year parcel tax for the water main upgrade will not impact the amount you have to pay.

Example: Gross Taxes of $1,005 less minimum required payment of $350, equals $655. Add the $115 for the upgrade to the $655, and you get $770 which is the amount of the HOG, leaving a balance owing of $0.00.

Your basic Senior’s Home Owner Grant (SHOG) if you are 65 years of age or older, is $1,045. You are required to make a minimum tax payment on your own of $100. If your gross taxes (before SHOG) are less than $1,030, the $115 parcel tax for the water main upgrade will not impact the amount you have to pay. Example: Gross Taxes of $1,030 less minimum required payment of $100, equals $930. Add the $115 for the upgrade to the $930, and you get $1,045, which is the amount of the HOG, leaving a balance owing of $0.00.

Johnson noted that if you sell your property you can’t pay off what is owed on the debt to your property. “You can choose to pay it out today, or over the term of

the debt,” said Johnson, “It is not attached to you, it is attached to the property.”

Asked how many kilometers of asbestos pipe are in the District?

Burrows said he thought about 45.

“We do have a plan that shows where we have the pipe and when it went in the ground.”

Some discussion took place about other upcoming phases to improve the pipe system in the future. One resident commented, “Each time a new phase takes place you are going to keep coming to us to pay for it. You’re going to have pretty broke old people here in town?”

Councilor Stamer answered that the District’s infrastructure is older than it should be. “We’re just trying to play catch up. We did Lodgepole because it was a critical part of the water system. It had to be done, it got to the top of the heap, even though it wasn’t what we had been planning for at the time. Hopefully we can manage with what we have. The pumps are doing well and we do have reserves for pumps, etc.”

It was noted that the $1.2 mil is only going to pay for the proposed waterline upgrade.

What happens if voters say no to the borrowing, “then we carry on with option two.”

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Local girl competing for BC Ambassador 2009 Fall Fair Queen, Kayla Holowaychuk, is again representing the North Thompson Valley My name is Kayla Dawn Holowaychuk and I am representing the North Thompson Valley for the 2013 British Columbia Ambassador Program.

It was an honour to be the 60th Miss North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo Queen for 2009 to 2010, and this has enabled me to represent the Valley again for the British Columbia Ambassador Program (BCAP).

This scholarship program is open to any young man or woman who has held a Royal or Ambassador title in B.C. and is 17 to 23. The bursaries and scholarships attached to the awards for the Candidates remains possible by the sponsorships, and fundraising efforts of the Candidates. All of the money raised goes directly to the awards offered.

The mandate for the BCAP is to promote education, motivation, and self esteem while nurturing provincial leaders of the future and assisting with postsecondary education. The Program forges links of friendships and understanding throughout British Columbia communities.

When I was five years old, my eldest sister competed for our local Pageant and became the 50th Miss North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo Princess for 1999-2000. As soon as she became a candidate, I knew that one day I would be in her shoes.

Three of my sisters partook in our astounding Program and they became my drive and inspiration to follow my dreams and reach for the stars.

Having been born and raised in Barriere, these past nineteen years have flown by, and I can honestly say I have never dreamt of spending them anywhere else, this is my home and I am so proud of that simple fact. This is where I received my education, appeared in the newspaper for the Academic and Effort Honour roll, leadership fundraisers, sports, volunteering and numerous Pageant events.

I love being involved

throughout the Valley; I have become closely knit to the area absorbing all of the history while getting to know the individuals who live here. I love the North Thompson Valley and the way we treat our neighbours; like family instead of strangers.

I graduated from Barriere Secondary in 2011; I became a Thompson Rivers University student in 2012, completing the Business Fundamentals Program. I have been accepted to Thompson Rivers University for the Tourism Management Diploma for this fall. I will commute from Barriere to Kamloops until graduation, and then I plan to work in my home community, and through the North Thompson Valley to work with individual businesses to create draws for tourism and to increase our population. I believe the North Thompson Valley has the most to offer in British Columbia and I would like to help my Valley strive forward.

Representing the North Thompson Valley is my way of giving back to our community, for all the love, guidance and continued support it has always shown me.

The BC Ambassador program allows me to once again, be a spokesperson for our beautiful valley and growing communities, which has become my greatest passion in life so far.

As a young adult, I strive to be a well-

rounded role model with a positive attitude and a life goal to inspire others.

What I look forward to most this year are the upcoming events and fundraisers throughout the North Thompson Valley. I wish to take part in as many functions as I possibly can.

Therefore, if you or someone you know is hosting an event in your community I would love to volunteer or take part in it, please feel free to contact me.

If you would like to attend the 14th annual British Columbia Ambassador Program it is on Aug. 16 and 17 at the Merritt Civic Center, in Merritt, B.C., please contact me for tickets, t-shirts, advertising, DVDs, donations, and questions. You can order the entire ticket package for $55 or you can order them individually.

This opportunity is a once in a life time chance for me, and it is only possible with your support. I am able to represent the North Thompson Valley and become the face and voice for our Valley.

If you are interested, it is possible for you to help support me during my Candidacy in a number of ways.

If you would like to donate thirty dollars to my campaign as a British Columbia Ambassador Candidate, I will in return send you a sponsorship t-shirt. The t-shirts are embroidered with the BCAP logo, and the post-secondary institutional sponsors are listed on the back.

The BCAP enables all eleven Candidates to be eligible for numerous Scholarships for PostSecondary education.

The Candidate with the most sponsors wins a $1000 bursary announced at the time of coronation on August 17. If you would like to support me by just the click of a button, you can go to www.bcambassador.com to vote for me. The Candidate with the most votes will win a $500 bursary.

On the other hand, if you would like to donate any amount, I am fundraising to promote the British Columbia Ambassador Program.

The Candidate with the most donations will win

Pat Stewart,

long time rancher from the Heffley Creek area; Invite friends to a memorial gathering on Sunday, May 26, 2013, 1 p.m. at the North Thompson Fall Fair Hall, Barriere, BC.

the awards and scholarships to be won by the successful Candidates.

Three of the eleven Candidates will be crowned August 17, and the new British Columbia Ambassadors will reign for

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For Taking a Walk on the Rural Side The April 27 and 28, Celebration of Rural Living Expo and Trade Show was a resounding success! Thank you to everyone who helped to make this event all that it could be!

Special thanks to our sponsors; the North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo Association, the North Thompson Star/Journal, the North Thompson Times, Black Press, the District of Barriere, the Thompson Nicola Regional District, Yellowhead Mining Inc., Kamloops Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram, The 911 Golf Tournament, Bob’s Barriere Glass, Media Esteem, The Horse Barn, Mayor Humphreys, the Kershaws, and Agri Digest.

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half of their fundraising efforts,. If you know of somewhere I could place one of my donation cans please contact me.

All of the money raised by each Candidate goes directly into

The family of the late

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Jim McCreight is on location in the Royal LePage Real Estate office every Wednesday.

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Kayla Dawn Holowaychuk is representing the North Thompson Valley in the 2013 British Columbia Ambassador Program.

Thank you to all of the vendors (both business and non-profit) who totaled over 100 booths and displays. Thanks to the volunteers, the speakers, performers, demonstrators and all of the folks who attended over the two days.

Our office will be closed for

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Monday MAY 20, 2013 Deadline for the May 23 paper is May 17, 9am 359 Borthwick Ave. • Barriere Ph: 672-5611 • Fax: 672-9900

Thank you to all of the Bike Challenge participants, and the Sweetnam family for co-ordinating it.

And last but not least, a most appreciative thank you to a great committee for making it all happen!

Jill Hayward, Manager Rural Living Expo & Trade Show 2013

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Plant sale a busy place Plenty of people turned up on May 11, to purchase plants and garden accessories at the North Thompson Valley Garden Club’s plant sale at Fadear Park in Barriere. The weather was perfect, sunshine but not too hot. There were also a few representatives on hand from the District’s Communities In Bloom committee, informing those interested about how they can help with this year’s project.

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The May 6, District of Barriere council meeting started with council receiving a report from Carol Patton, CGA, who presented the 2012 year end financial statement audit report.

Next up was Gai Conan speaking on behalf of the BC Sheep Breeders Association regarding their request for a grant-inaid. The BC Sheep Breeders Association will be holding a large event June 27-30, with over 300 sheep coming from across Canada, and with one of the judges coming from as far away as South Africa. Council members passed a motion to give them a grant of $500.

The 2013-2017 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 105 received final approval.

Council members appointed the following people to the Barriere 100th Anniversary Committee: Councillor Virginia Smith, Donna Kibble, Margaret Houben, Lindsay Arcand, Nora Johnson, Shirley Wittner, Tasha

Buchanan, Bev Murphy, Dustin Doherty, Charla Johnstone, Colleen Hannigan, Marie Downing and Councillor Pat Paula.

Fire Chief Al Kirkwood, gave council the March Fire Report, which included a draft of the First Responder Operational Guidelines. This draft was approved in general, with minor changes to be made to make a few of the points more clear. Kirkwood also advised council that the tanker truck is getting old and will eventually need to be replaced, and asked permission to start the process of getting one. Council passed a motion to this end.

Council accepted the Draft Winter Road Maintenance Specifications Report for information. This report is online or can be obtained at the District Office, by any local contractors interested in reviewing it. Council is looking for feedback on this report.

Council passed a motion that a Development Permit be issued to Shawn and Suzie Fadear for the new Barriere Building Centre to be located

at the corner of Highway 5 and Newberry Road. Access will be from Newberry Road, not from Highway 5.

CAO Colleen Hannigan reported on several ongoing projects. With Councillor Kershaw’s help, and using equipment provided by Stamer Logging, the planters in the triangle have been relocated.

The District say they appreciate the efforts of the United Way and students from Barriere Secondary who were out doing ‘good deeds’ in the community last week for the United Way’s A Day of Caring. They spent time weeding and picking rocks in the triangle and at Gray Place.

During the past week, the summer outside student workers delivered referendumrelated notices to all properties. Non-resident property owners have been mailed the same notice.

There has been an increase in building permit activity this spring, with three new full house permits, two foundations for modular homes, and a number of smaller permits with a net revenue to

the Building Department of $4,326 for the month of April.

The BC Heart and Stroke Foundation will be installing an Automated External Defibrillator at the Ridge. It is fully automated and building staff and other interested people will be encouraged to attend a training session on its use in the first part of June, once it has arrived.

The mayor and council members all reported that they had attended the Rural Living Expo and Trade Show. All felt it was a well run event that was informative and lots of fun.

Councillor Kershaw suggested that council may wish to look at getting more signage pointing out the way to the fair grounds for future events, and Councillor Stamer suggested that council may wish to talk to Telus regarding ways of boosting wireless internet access at the curling rink so that in future, vendors could have access at similar events.

The next District of Barriere council meeting will be on May 21, at 7 p.m.

Bare to beautiful, to business

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On May 25, at 10 a.m., the local Communities in Bloom committee members will be planting all the beautiful and colorful flowers that will decorate our community for the summer.

The Communities in Bloom committee is a small and dedicated group of locals and we’d really like to invite you to help out with the planting.

It will be a planting party! If you have any idea which end of a plant is up, come help us plant.

Every day when you drive by you’ll be able to say “I made it beautiful!”

If you’re not really into the planting but are strong, we also need help carrying plants and toting water. Your help will be totally appreciated... and you’re likely to have some fun too.

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Come meet us anytime after 10am. We’ll be the ones buzzing around wearing white, red and green t-shirts with the Communities in Bloom logo on them.

What are we planting?

Well private community members greenhouses in the area have been growing hundreds and hundreds of marigolds. They’ve been slaving over them planting seeds, repotting seedlings, watering, etc., for weeks and weeks now. We’ve also generously received donations to help out with other needs. Thanks so much to those of you who have helped out that way.

We really appreciate all the extra effort the local businesses are putting in this year too. It’s going to be a four bloom year!

In addition to the planting party on May 25, 2013, town councillors are teaming up with local businesses to compete to see who will come up with the most beautiful and innovative planting. If you’re a local business and want to get your pick of the councillors and mayor, call the District Office now...or just haul one down when you see them on the street and start planning. The plantings have to be completed on or before June 12, 2013 so they have time to get bushy before the judges get here in mid-July.

The plantings can include recycling, promoting a product, an innovative design, etc. It’s really up to you as a team. All businesses can participate, even home based businesses.

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District encouraging locals with knowledge regarding area roads to step forward Recently the Districted acquired another “new to us” pickup truck. Derek Stamer was kind enough to offer the District a deal we could not pass up on one of their company trucks. This unit will see good service in the parks carrying staff and tools to the various worksites around the District.

Stamer Logging has also been exceptionally generous with the use of their other equipment to get a multitude of tasks done around the parks. Over the years the Stamer family have been great supporters of our community. I would like to offer on behalf of council our gratitude for their dedication and continuing generosity.

The weather this spring has been unusually hot. Combine this with ongoing problems with the irrigation systems installed in our parks, and the oval turf and the grass in other areas has taken a real beating.

District staff is working to get the watering back online but another problem crops up as soon as one is fixed. It strikes me, that this irrigation system has had from the start a multitude of problems for some reason. I find that odd to the point of being totally strange. The fact is it needs to be fixed. We will go forward and make that happen.

Our student workers have recently joined the District team. Soon they will be a regular sight around the parks completing the various tasks that need to be done.

Our new seasonal parks worker, Norma Bingham, has also

been hired, and has been working away for the last few weeks.

Already she has completed such projects as trimming the hedge in front of the cemetery, and various other springtime chores.

With the combined efforts of the students and Ms. Bingham, areas that need attention such as the pathway near the community garden and our District pump house grounds should be in fine shape this year.

The District council is continuing in its ongoing efforts to bring a high level of service to our community. Going forward the goal is to provide good value to our residents for effort expended and dollars spent. If residents come across areas that need attention, or things that cause concern, please do not hesitate to call the District office and let Ms. Hannigan know.

Should you choose to do so, you can approach your favourite councillor with your concerns. Your privacy and anonymity in these matters will always be respected.

The winter roads maintenance schedule was presented to council at the last

ayor M e h t s A . sees it.. with District of Barriere Mayor

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regular council meeting. Councillor Stamer brought up a very valid point, that such items as the priority level of various roads need to be brought to council for their input.

In addition to this, it was pointed out that some residents have a wealth of local knowledge and this should be called upon rather than paying a consultant that is from elsewhere.

It is very important that our local roads are maintained to a level that satisfies our needs, not some generic model possibly from another area that has no bearing on where we are.

Staff was directed to set a meeting and include all those that may have input. I ask that anyone that has knowledge to share should contact the office and have your name added to the list.

I respect the fact that there is great value in listening to those that have actu-

ally done the work rather than relying on an “expert’ from out of town.

There was a great turn out at the Town Hall meeting around the water main borrowing referendum.

I want to thank all that turned out to ask questions. I hope that staff was able to set everyone’s mind at ease as to why this water main upgrade is an important issue that needs to be addressed.

This upgrade is only part of the upgrades that now need to be done.

The District strives to provide services such as water, at the highest level possible, and to maintain resources in a responsible manner.

The referendum advance poll is May 15, and the regular vote is on May 25, both of which will be held at the District offices.

Please make the effort to come and vote.

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Happy anniversary Sweetnam’s Sweetnam’s store in Barriere celebrated their eleventh anniversary over the first weekend in May. The day offered a number of special items on sale at the store, and of course a couple of fancy cakes for those who attended the celebration. Pictured is Lorraine Sweetnam getting ready to cut into one of the cakes.

Shopping local creates jobs and helps the economy of the area. Are you supporting the merchants and businesses in your community? If you’re not – you should be!

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Emerging Artist Show at the Karla Pearce Gallery in Kamloops.

Once an artist has honed their I won third place and received a skills as an artist at the ‘Sup- beautiful trophy and hand crafted porting’ membership level of the necklace at the opening recepFederation of Canadian Artists tion.”

“Now, I had two of my best (FCA) you can apply for ‘Active Status’, which then gives you the paintings tied up in art shows in opportunity to enter FCA shows. Kamloops, and the Barriere RuThat’s something that one of Bar- ral Living Expo and Trade Show riere’s resident artists, Katherine was approaching fast. I still had a few paintings I thought might Semrick was ready to do.

“I decided I would become do well. There were a lot of jitters a supporting member and ap- and uncertainty regarding setting ply for active status at the same up a booth at the Expo and Trade time,”says Katherine, “Ten pieces Show, but the venue turned out to of original art had to be submit- be awesome, and the volunteers ted to be juried. A very high level were incredible!”

Katherine says she was truly of professionalism is required.

The jurors look for a consistent shocked at the positive response level of ability and skill. Every she received there for her paintartist I spoke to said “don’t get ings.

“The feedback was aweyour hopes up…. It’s really hard to get in”. I thought, what’s the some,” said Katherine, “The worst that could happen? It painting that stole my show was would be a “learning opportuni- one I wasn’t even going to bring ty” and I’d have to try again next along! It was titled ‘Dew Drops year. I applied anyway. On Nov. on a Widow’s Web’, and sold to 29, of 2012, I received a letter of a private collector in Kamloops. congratulations... I made it! On- He told me, “This is the painting that’s going to make you famous”. ward and upward.!”

In April of 2013 she had the It’s such a wonderful feeling to opportunity to submit paintings have someone actually pay money to show in the Thompson Nicola to purchase a painting I created.”

Katherine says that when she Chapter of the FCA’s Open Show.

“I really had no idea at the time got home from the Expo and that this was a Canada wide com- Trade Show, her daughter-in-law petition and that the paintings from Nanaimo phoned to conwould be juried” to even get into gratulate her on the sale of the the show,” said Katherine, “I was painting.

“I couldn’t figure out how she thrilled that my painting ‘Hangin in There’ was accepted. My very had heard about the sales and the first FCA show! We went to the Expo so quickly,” said the artist, opening reception and I was truly “But she wasn’t talking about the awed and inspired by the quality Expo, she told me the painting at the FCA show had sold! She said of work that was submitted.”

Katherine tells that April was someone had gone to see it on the a “crazy busy month” for her art. last day, and they were told it had “Everything seemed to happen just left. I told her she must be at the same time. In April I also mistaken.”

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“Hangin in There, by Katherine Semrick, recently won the honour of being named the Federation of Canadian Artists People’s Choice Award.

Her painting ‘Dew Drops on a Widow’s Web’, sold to a private collector from Kamloops during the Rural Expo and Trade Show.

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my painting from the show; they told me that, yes, in fact, it had sold, and that they were preparing to put a cheque in the mail.”

“I was bouncing off the wall with excitement,” says the artist, “I called everyone I knew… and posted it on my facebook page!

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She then tells that her good fortune hadn’t stopped there. “It wasn’t until a few days later when I was checking out the results of the FCA show that I discovered completely by accident that I had won the FCA People’s Choice Award – first place. I could not begin to tell you how excited I was. The People’s Choice Award is the most incredible honour ever!”

Katherine says the People’s Choice Award is not subject to a professional art critic’s opinion, but is the opinion of the people.

“It tells me without a doubt that the majority of people who saw my work at the FCA show thought my submission was above and beyond the rest. And to win first place – absolutely unbelievable.”

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Area resident, Tracey Corraini, sent in this photo taken with her iPad on May 6, during the recent spell of record high temperatures. “It’s the first swallowtail I’ve seen this year,” said Corraini.

Pale Swallowtails occur throughout southern B.C., in low- to mid-elevation forest openings and riparian habitats as well as on dry Ceanothus (wild lilac) slopes in the Interior.

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drinkingwaterweek.org/challenge Be Water Wise: □ I will limit my shower time to 5 minutes per day. □ I will install a water efficient fixture or appliance in my home. □ I will use less water outdoors by giving my lawn only the amount of water it needs (2.5 cm of water each week, or the height of a tuna can). □ I will turn off the tap when brushing my teeth, scrubbing dishes, shaving, or during any other water wasting activity. □ I will not put harmful substances such as cleaners, paints, pesticides and grease down my drain.

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Did You Know? n The average British Columbian uses 353 litres of water per day, yet thinks they use less than 200 litres per day.* n 78 per cent of British Columbians would fix an internet outage within a day, but only 50 per cent would fix a leaky faucet within the same time frame.* n Replacing an 18-litre-per-flush toilet with an ultra low volume 6-litre or less model leads to a 66% savings in water flushed and will reduce indoor water use by about 30%.

Answers: 1.True: British Columbians use an average of 353 litres of water per day; the average Canadian uses 274 litres of water per day.* 2. True: To find out if your toilet is leaking, put two or three drops of food colouring in the tank at the back of the toilet, and wait a few minutes. If the colour shows up in the bowl, there’s a leak. 3. False: Watering your lawn thoroughly once per week rather than lightly at a greater frequency will strengthen the roots and promote a greener, healthier lawn.

WATER RESTRICTIONS

Challenge and pledge to be water wise.”

The five easy pledges can be taken online. People can also find out about community events such as tours of water and wastewater treatment facilities in their area, or download fun and educational activities for children and families, at www.drinkingwaterweek.org.

*Environment Canada, 2011.

to Know Your H2O’ and think When you turn on your tap about the impact of your everyand clean, safe water comes out, day habits. do you ever wonder how it got “We forget that we use the there or what happens to it when same treated drinking water to it goes down the drain? Or why wash our cars you should care? and water our “We may think lawns. We flush we have enough our toilets and water for our away it goes with needs in BC but whatever we put that is not always down there,” says the case. Our Foster. “Just a few water is finite, simple changes and the demand such as wateris increasing ing our lawns due to climate drinkingwaterweek.org less, using rain change, populabarrels, installing tion growth and water efficient fixtures or appliindustry needs,” says Daisy Fosances, and not putting harmful ter, CEO of the 4,700-member substances down our drains can BC Water & Waste Association. make a big difference.”

“Although the expenses may not For example, detergents, paint, be apparent, there are significant medications, and many other costs, energy and human input household products end up at required to treat our drinkwastewater treatment plants ing water to be clean and safe, where special processes are deliver it to our taps, and manage required to minimize the impact the wastewater that goes down on the environment and receivthe drain.” ing waters. Fats, oils and grease She adds, “New regulations that we put down our drains can and aging infrastructure such as often cause blockages in sewer pipes and treatment systems will lines resulting in costly repairs. mean upgrades and replaceFoster says, “During Drinking ments and this is something we Water Week, get involved and are all going to have to pay for.” learn more about your water and During Drinking Water Week, the impact of your actions. Start May 20 – 26, BC Water & Waste by taking the Community Water Association asks you to ‘Get

*RBC 2013 Canadian Water Attitudes Study.

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Tips to Conserve & Reserve • Use a rain barrel.

• Lawns only need 1 inch of water every 7 days to stay green in the summer.

• Leave grass at least 3 inches long. Longer grass retains more moisture and requires less watering.

• Use a spring loaded shut-off device on all hoses.

• Use mulch, so water moisture is retained in the soil longer and plants stay cooler in hot weather.

• Use a broom, not the hose, to clean walkways and driveways.

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Chinook Golf season opener well-supported

SPORTS

By Leslie Stirling The day was cloudy with a light breeze, but the temperature was warm and the company was great. Ten teams of four (called a foursome) spent the afternoon of Saturday, May 11, taking part in the Chinook Cove Golf Course Season Opener.

Golfers came from Clearwater, the Cariboo and other points.

The Texas scramble format made for a fun social event for all levels of golfers.

Husband Bob and I had the joy of playing with Jill and Bob Hayward, and although the four of us didn’t golf as well as the rest of the field, we did have a great time. And we got a prize for coming in last!

The foursome of Larry Dobson, Mike Titley, Susan and Kenner Mitchell finished with a score of 67 to pick up the first place prize money. There were nine

STAR/JOURNAL photo: Jill Hayward

Leslie Stirling (l) and Susan Mitchell hand out prize money and door prizes during the Chinook Cove Golf Course Season Opener on May 11. other prizes for pin placements.

Christina LeCerf had a great drive on Hole 1 to win the Ladie’s Long Drive.

Mike Titley had a killer drive on Hole 3 to win the Men’s Long Drive. Bob Hayward was a great sport and picked up the Short Drive prize on Hole 3.

The Men’s Long Putt prize on Hole 2 went to Dean Meger and Susan Mitchell sunk a nice one on Hole #5 to win the Ladie’s Long Putt. Ladies KPs went to Lois Van Damme on Hole 4

and Evelyn Lucas on Hole 6. Men’s KPs went to Ron Thurston on Hole 4 and Dennis Thompson on Hole 6.

A delicious supper on the patio completed the day and was enjoyed by all. Prize presentation finished with door prizes, and no one went home empty handed. Special thanks to the staff at Chinook Cove who always treat us to fantastic hospitality.

And my thanks to Bob, Jill and Bob for making the day so enjoyable.

It was a hot night for ladies

By Leslie Stirling Wow! Summer is here and if last Tuesday is any example we can expect to have a fantastic ladies’ season.

Forty-three ladies took to the fairways and greens to enjoy the first hot Tuesday on May 7, of the year.

Once the golfing was done, supper was eaten,

Zone 2 carpet bowlers bring home the medals

Chinook Cove

Ladies Golf Report and the prizes were handed out, we all enjoyed seeing the newest fashions to be featured in the club house at Chinook Cove. Many ladies were hoping hubby

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Zone 2 Carpet Bowling was well represented in the medal presentations at the provincials in Prince George recently. Out of eight teams in the 3’s Barriere’s (pictured right) Ernie Yungen, Nina Clearwaters and Hector Denton, won silver, and Little Fort’s Jack Livingstone, with Pete and Linda Verhoeven took the bronze. In the pairs Barriere’s (pictured above) Donna Smith and Sharon March came home with silver. 100 Mile House won silver in the 4’s with Terry and Sherry Fossum, and Al and Linda Bishop.

Submitted photos: Linda Verhoeven

Programs abound at Recreation Society Submitted Members received positive response to the North Thompson Recreation Society (NTRS) booth at the Rural Living Expo, where they gave away door prizes to visitors throughout the weekend. The lucky winners of the four snow shoe rentals for next winter were Bob Armstrong, Jerry Wenlock, Brady Chamness, Pat Matthew. Small outdoor prizes were won by Bob Hayward, Samantha Lowe and Dorothy Schulte. A one year NTRS membership was won by Fran Abbey.

The Society’s spring work bee at the Barriere Forks Trails for maintenance of trails and the hut was scheduled for May 13.

Plans for our annual summer hike are underway and

further information will be announced at a later date.

The Red Cross Swim lessons will be offered for two weeks with certified life guard and swim instructor, Brittany Stamer. Register and pay before the end of June to secure lesson times for tots to teens.

Look for more information on May 25, at Barriere AG Foods during the community rewards celebration, or at the North Thompson Volunteer Centre 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday through Thursday.

Chris and Kathy Matthews are encouraged with their initiative to start a youth Soccer Program once again in Barriere, and have received some positive results and comments from a large number of interested children and parents.

The youth soccer program is

planned for a six week period from September through October for ages four to 12 years.

Parents and community members have volunteered to coach and are waiting for a coaching course to be organized before the anticipated fall start of the program.

Sign up is now being accepted for a yoga program suitable for mature teens and adults of all ages and abilities. If there is enough interest it is scheduled to run Sept. 10 through Dec. 10, with guest instructor Janis Goad. Contact Judy Davis at 250-672-5275 for more yoga information, or become a member and be included on our yoga group email notice.

Contact Tammy McDonald at 250-672-0121, or Barb Smith for further information on programs.

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Barriere Secondary 2012 - 2013 Barriere Secondary Honour Roll for Semester 2, Term 3 Honour Roll 2012-13 • Semester 2 Term 3

GRADE 8

EFFORT HONOUR ROLL Hannah Batke Megan English Kiera Eustache Jenelle Janis Nicholas McInnes Lyric McLeish-Brown Leanna Mitchell Kathleen Pilatzke Sara Smith Serena Steel

North Thompson Star/Journal Barriere Secondary held a recognition assembly on May 7, for semester 2, term 3. Students from Grade 8 to 12 received certificates for effort, merit, achievement and honours with distinction during the assembly.

The school’s Graduation Ceremonies will be held on Friday, May 24, 6:00 p.m., at the Barriere Curling Rink.

On Thursday, June 6, the school’s Athletic Banquet will be held at 6 p.m., in the gymnasium.

Provincial Exams take place June 19 to 25, and the Year End Assembly with report cards, will be held on Thursday, June 27.

MERIT HONOUR ROLL Hannah Batke Tristan Brackman Lyric McLeish-Brown Danny Purcha Jilesa Ralko Ty Waite ACHIEVEMENT HONOUR ROLL Jenelle Janis Nicholas McInnes Leanna Mitchell Kathleen Pilatzke Sara Smith Serena Steel HONOURS WITH DISTINCTION Kiera Eustache

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EFFORT HONOUR ROLL Vanessa Balatti Flora Copley Kobe Ewashina Ariel Fennell Breann Fischer Riley Haws Jenessa Jones Chelsea Lloyd Jillian McInnes Carter Rudd Garrett Tremblay Robert Underhill Stacy Walsh

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MERIT HONOUR ROLL Vanessa Balatti Rhett Bloomfield Chale Boyce Jenessa Jones Jensen Lengkeek Robert Underhill Chelsea Wilson

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Grade 12

BSS principal Brady moves to Norkam this August North Thompson Star/Journal Barriere Secondary School’s principal, Jonathan Brady, has recently informed the school that the Board of Education has advised he is being transferred to Norkam Secondary School, Kamloops, effective August 1, 2013.

Brady, in a letter to the school, parents, and PAC, says he is “proud of the work we have done at this school”.

“I believe our students are as competitive and skilled as any in the province,” wrote Brady, “I am

proud of the support and guidance our PAC has given the school and to me. I feel torn about being moved. I love Barriere Secondary School, our students and our community. Although I will no longer be the principal of this school, I will continue to be a proud supporter of Barriere, Barriere Secondary School and the students who grace our hallways.”

A replacement for the principal’s position will be found in the next couple of weeks through a School District 73 competitive process.

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Use the right tool to copy old photos Using the wrong tool usually leads to unacceptable results in one way or another; for example, when a butter knife is substituted for a screwdriver.

That was what came to mind when I was asked if I could make quality copies of old photographs that a family wanted to use for a book of genealogy they planned on publishing. They required image files with enough quality for good enlargements, and usable for the intended family book.

They began by trying to copy several images using home scanners that worked great for documents, but only produced pictures that lacked detail. I suspect many of those originals photos were a bit over or under exposed in the beginning. Some family members tried copying the old photographs with their little digicams, however, that resulted in bright white reflection spots from the flash that obscured features in their family photos.

They decided to shoot from the side hoping to reduce the glare, but only got unusable foreshortened pictures; by that I mean the closest frame edge was large and distorted and the far frame edge was small.

They told me that even though their photographs had a bit better detail the results were still unacceptable.

That is what I mean by using the wrong tool. A camera with an on-camera flash will produce glare on reflective surfaces, and angled shots don’t make for good documentation of flat artwork because things close to the camera lens appear larger, and those farther away become smaller; and while inexpensive document scanners are great for documents they rarely produce quality reproductions of photographs. The result was they were having trouble all around.

The right tool for them would have been a camera attached to off-camera flashes,

with the flashes set off side from the painting at a 45-degree angle.

When I copy photographs I use two umbrellas to diffuse the flash, but one could get reasonable results by placing some translucent material in front of, or bouncing, the light from the flashes off large white cards. In any case, the light needs to softly and broadly, not sharply, expose the old photograph’s surface.

The wonder of digital technology is how quickly one can review the image and retake the photo if needed.

I also recommend taking several shots at different apertures.

For that, the right tool is a camera that one is able to set to manual exposure.

When photographing oil paintings or other uneven reflective surfaces I prefer working with slightly under exposed image files.

That way I can bring the detail up using PhotoShop without loosing the highlights.

If the next question is, “What kind of

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John E n ma n camera?” My answer will be that it depends on what is the desired outcome. If it is for, as in this case, faded old photographic prints for reproduction in a book, the image file needs to be large and for that I prefer a DSLR (digital single lens reflex) camera, but for a small newspaper, or website image, a digicam that will accept an off-camera flash will do just fine.

If there isn’t access to an off-camera flash then wait for the opportunity to place the painting in “flat” daylight.

Today, as I write, I see out my window that it is cloudy and overcast, perfect for even, flat lighting. One could place the picture on any support that will allow tilting right, left, up, and down.

Then as exposures are made and checked, the picture can be moved around until there is no reflection.

Two umbrellas allow me to balance the light. I lay the photographs flat and mount my camera on a copy stand that I have had for years; and use a small level to make sure the camera lens and the photographs are parallel. Then I make a test shot to check the exposure for reflection.

The final step for me is PhotoShop, which I use for cropping, contrast, and sharpening. I could purchase an expensive scanner, but I already have lots invested in a camera, and lenses that work perfectly well, and which I think may be faster to use.

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Thursday, May 16, 2013 North Thompson Star/Journal

Celebrating 35 Years

Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf 1 cup whole milk 6 slices white bread 2 lbs ground beef 1 cup (heaping) freshly grated parmesan cheese 1/4 tsp seasoned salt 3/4 tsp salt freshly ground black pepper 1/3 cup minced flat-leaf parsley

4 whole eggs, beaten 10 slices thin/regular bacon 1-1/2 cup ketchup 1/3 cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon dry mustard Tabasco to taste Preheat oven to 350F. Pour milk over the bread slices. Allow it to soak in for several mins. Place the ground beef, milk-soaked bread, Parmesan, seasoned salt, salt, black pepper, & parsley in a large mixing bowl.

Pour in beaten eggs. With clean hands, mix the ingredients until well combined.

Form the mixture into a loaf shape on a broiler pan, which will allow the fat to drain. (Line the bottom of the pan with foil to avoid a big mess!). Lay bacon slices over the top, tucking them underneath the meatloaf. Make the sauce: add ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, & hot sauce in a mixing bowl. Stir together. Pour 1/3 of the mixture over the top of the bacon. Spread with a spoon. Bake for 45 mins, then pour another 1/3 of the sauce over the top. Bake for another 15 mins. Slice & serve with remaining sauce.

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

If you, your service organization or group would like to recognize an individual please call the North Thompson Volunteer and Information Centre at 672-0033.

Barriere Emergency Support Service

By Dee

Pecan Shortbread Cookies 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup rice flour 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1 pound butter 1 1/2 cups confectioners sugar 2 tsps vanilla extract

1 1/2 cups chopped pecans Mix together the flour, rice flour, baking powder & salt in medium size bowl.

Set aside. In a mixer with the paddle attachment, cream butter on low speed for 3 to 4 mins. Add sugar & vanilla & continue to cream on moderately low speed for 2 mins. On low speed mix in the dry ingredients, blending just until the particles of flour are absorbed. Add in the pecans. Roll into logs about 2” wide.

Wrap in plastic or parchment, & refrigerate or freeze until needed. (These can also be rolled out and cut into shapes.) Slice the logs & bake at 325F about 40 mins.

By Dee

FROM MY KITCHEN

Summer Lettuce Wraps 4 leaves iceberg lettuce 4 slices roast turkey 1/2 cucumber, sliced 250g hummus sprinkle of paprika Top a lettuce leaf with a slice of turkey, cucumber, hummus & paprika, then, as if it were a sandwich, wrap it up with another piece of lettuce. Repeat with the remaining ingredients. This can be done with a variety of ingredients, such as tomatoes, avocados or peppers, as well as salmon, chicken, lamb or prawns, white cheeses, herbs, garlic, lemon juice, paprika, turmeric, oregano, all work too.

Whatever you have in your fridge!

GROUP OF THE WEEK

FROM MY KITCHEN

The members of this group provide assistance during the first 72 hours of a major event requiring an evacuation. Training is provided for those who volunteer their time.

They meet on the first Monday of the month, at noon, at the North Thompson Volunteer and Info Centre.

Everyone is welcome to join.

For more information, contact Carol at 250-672-2181 or check out the group’s page on Facebook.

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250-674-2674 Apr 22-Jun 16 - Slowpitch League. Info call Donna 672-9606.

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

May 25 - Poker Ride @ Fish Trap May 25 - Planting Bee @ Fadear Park, 10am till done.

May 31-Jun 2 - 4-H Cattle Fitting & Showing Clinic @ Agriplex.

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

Jun 8 - Flea Market, 10am-2pm @ Senior’s Hall. Tables $10/ea, call Hazel 250-672-5587.

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.

Jun 28 - Ambassador Program Speach, Talent & Fashion Show, 7pm @ Lion’s Hall.

Aug 22-Sep 2 - Rendezvous @ Heffley Creek Rifle Range. Contact HC Gun Club, Ron Gabler 250-578-7678.

Aug 29 - Ambassador Program Coronation, 7pm @ gym at NTVIC (the Ridge).

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Barriere Cancer Support: 672-9263, 672-0017 or 672-1890 NT Fish & Game Club: 4th Mon. each mth 7pm Volunteer Barriere Choir: Every Thurs. @ Christian Life Assembly, Annesty Bethany Baptist Church Prayer: Every Tues., 7pm.

Centre. More info 672-1843 Carpet Bowling: Mon, Wed, & Fri., 9:30am-12 @ Little Fort Hall. NT Museum: Summer hours - Tues & Fri 9am-5pm; Wed & Sat Rd. Youth 7-18 3:30pm; Adults 19+ 6:30pm. Call Leah Jones 250957-8440.

Community Kitchen: If interested call Dede 554-3134.

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Community Soup Day: Christian Life Assembly on Annesty Rd. NT Valley Hospice House Soc.: 3rd Tues of the mth, 11am, Little Barriere Drop In Art. Every Friday from 1-3pm at NTVIC from 3rd Mon. of every mth, 11:30 am.

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• 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 28 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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Merchandise for Sale

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Real Estate

Transportation

Rentals

Garage Sales

For Sale By Owner

Misc for Rent

Trucks & Vans

3348 Barriere Lakes Rd at Kibble’s. May 18-20, 9am-4pm. 3 generations of good stuff.

362 Lilley Rd., May 25-26, 9am-1pm - no earlybirds pls!

Lots of tools & assorted items.

406 Robin Dr, 9am-2pm, Sat. May 20. Something of everything.

4646 Barriere Town Rd., May 18, 8am-6pm only.

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

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

2011 GMC Sierra 4x4 pickup, 5.3 litre engine, extend-a-cab, auto, short box, exec cond. $17,000. Ph. 250-674-0072

Forested 3 bdrm 2 bath home

Homes for Rent

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; w w w. b i g i r o n d r i l l i n g . c o m .

Phone 1-800-BIG-IRON.

on 2.06 acres in Kershaw sub. Built 1983, recent updating to decks, floors, lighting & appl. Close to Brookfield shopping, NT Park and Clearwater River.

Wood heater and elec furnace.

Asking $310,000. To view call 250-674-3881 or cell 250-320-8389, for photos view Kijiji ad ID: 478106643

Mobile Homes & Pads Clearwater: 3 bdrm MH, incl f/s, w/d. Close to shopping. $675/mo. Call after 7 pm 250-488-4445

Clearwater: 3 bdrm home, incl f/s, w/d. Close to shopping. $850/mo. Call after 7 pm.

250-488-4445

Transportation

Auto Financing

Rentals

Legal

Legal Notices NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that creditors and others having claims against the estate of JOSEPH MICHEL GRENIER otherwise known as MICHEL JOSEPH GRENIER and MICHAEL J. GRENIER and MIKE GRENIER, deceased, Retired, late of 115 Norfolk Road, Clearwater, British Columbia, are required to send full particulars of such claims to the undersigned Executor of #2-555 Glenmeadows Road, Kelowna, British Columbia,V1V 1V5, on or before the 21st day of June, 2013, after which date the estate’s assets will be distributed, having regard only to claims of which the Executor then has notice. PAUL JOSEPH GRENIER, Executor of the Estate of JOSEPH MICHEL GRENIER otherwise known as MICHEL JOSEPH GRENIER and MICHAEL J. GRENIER and MIKE GRENIER, Deceased.

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

Duplex / 4 Plex

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available.

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

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 1-800-5666899 Ext:400OT. 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. Call Pioneer Steel 1800-668-5422. Or visit online: 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 Affordable older, well broke horse that is good w/small children. No bad habits. email sarah@wildfire.ca or info@rainerfarm.com 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 Plant a Tree there is no ‘Planet B’ Freshly dug Colorado Blue/ Green Spruce. 2m +. Burlapped & basketed. $60-$160.

Call Bob at McLure Nursery 250-672-9712 or Cell 250-8199712.

Real Estate For Sale By Owner TO view information on our house, please visit our BLOG today. Simply copy and paste this url into your browser window. www.afinehouseforsale.blogspot.ca

Barriere: large 1 bdrm apartment in quiet neighbourhood.750sqft. $615/mo. Pets negotiable. Call 250-682-2231

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

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

www.iDreamAuto.com DL# 7557

1-800-961-7022

CHURCH DIRECTORY

CHURCH OF ST. PAUL

4464 Barriere Town Road

Worship Sunday 11:00

A worshipping community of Anglicans, United & Lutherans

All Are Welcome

the Rev. Brian Krushel

ST. GEORGE’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

Grace Ruth Fennell (nee Gibson) November 10, 1931 – May 12, 2013 Grace Ruth Fennell (nee Gibson) November 10, 1931 – May 12, 2013 On May 12, Grace Ruth Fennell of Chu Chua passed away.

Grace is survived by her husband of 56 years Norman (Bud) their six children Norman (Carla), Lorene, Tim (Marg), Kerry (Kim), Evelyn (Mike), Darrell (Colleen) and twelve grand children.

She is survived by her brother Albert, brother Don (Sandra), and sister in law Madeline Gibson. She was predeceased by her sister Audrey and brother Ernie.

At the age of 19 Grace began her teaching career at the little red school house in Chu Chua in 1951. She also taught at the Louis Creek, Barriere and Chinook Cove schools.

She took nine years off to have her six children before returning to teaching at Barriere Elementary in 1969.

She came back to Chu Chua (1974-1984) then taught at Barriere Ridge and Barriere Elementary before retiring in 1987. She continued to substitute when requested at all Barriere schools, Little Fort and at Neqweyqwelsten at Chu Chua.

Grace loved teaching, her students, her neighbours and her community. She continued to foster learning by organizing demo days at the Barriere Museum and volunteering to teach life skills at the Barriere High School.

Grace was a member of the Barriere Heritage Society and

was passionate at preserving local history and heritage. She spent countless hours researching and documenting local family stories for the history book ‘Exploring Our Roots’ published in 2004.

Grace was always very busy and creative right up until the last two weeks of her life. She loved gardening, knitting, crocheting, canning, making furniture, baskets and trellises, organizing family events and looking after her grandchildren.

Services will be held at the Chu Chua Community Hall at 2:00 p.m., on Saturday, May 18.

In lieu of flowers please consider donating to the Barriere Heritage Society, the RIH Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.NorthThompsonFuneral.com

Local girl competing for BC Ambassador

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

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

THE OPEN DOOR FELLOWSHIP 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)

Seventh-day Adventists

In Loving Memory

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education, motivation, self-esteem, while assisting with post-secondary education. The Program nurtures provincial leaders of the future and forges links of friendship and understanding through BC communities. The eleven Candidates are judged on their paperwork, community table, and speech of choice, community speech, talent, and their personal interviews with the judges, the formal presentation, impromptu, knowledge exam, and promotion award. Each judge on the panel marks the Candidates out of 300 points, determined by the acts of the Candidate and the judge’s decision.

Thank you for your continued support throughout my endeavors. Please contact me if you have any questions or would like to sponsor me, or buy tickets to the performance; you can also follow me through my Facebook page at www. facebook.com/kdh2013bcapc.

I would like to thank the North Thompson Valley for supporting me throughout the North Thompson Fall Fair and Rodeo Ambassador Program, and now for the British Columbia Ambassador Program. I know that the skills I have acquired through these programs have helped shape and determine the individual I have become.

The BCAP is my opportunity to make a positive change in our world and to be a spokesperson for our Valley. If there is an event or function, you would like me to attend or volunteer at please feel free to contact me and I will gladly be of assistance.

I can only hope that my true destiny appears before me this August, I aim to make the entire North Thompson Valley proud and honoured to call me a resident and a representative, thank you for your support throughout my endeavors.

Kayla Dawn Holowaychuk

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Man arrested in Blackpool The Times During the evening of April 28, Clearwater police received a call of a man and woman arguing on the street. Police responded, however, the male had left the scene. Officers waited until he arrived and arrested him for breaching his conditions by consuming alcohol.

The man walked and then started to run away from the officer who followed close behind. He was eventually secured with the help of a passer by.

The man was held

for Kamloops court and appeared on new charges including four counts of breaching conditions, assaulting a police officer and resisting police officers in the execution of their duties. The man was held in custody and is awaiting the court’s response.

Take off your winter tires A friendly reminder that it is time to changeover your winter tires. Despite the weather, winter tires are no longer required as spring is here and summer is just around the cor-

ner, on paper at least.

Theft of tools Clearwater RCMP is looking for information about a theft from the LDM maintenance yard in Blue River.

Sometime on the weekend of April 1213, the yard was broken into and a water pump and two Ingersoll Rand drills were taken.

The water pump is similar to a Honda water pump while the drills are painted with green spray paint.

If anyone has been approached by a person looking to sell these items or if anyone

knows anything about the theft, please contact the police station or Crime Stoppers.

Check your fence lines We are well into the spring season and entering the summer. A friendly reminder that if you own cattle or horses and have property along the highway, please check your fence lines.

There is no doubt it is a never ending chore, but unfortunately, it is difficult to escape liability if a domestic animal was to be a factor in a collision.

Better to be safe than sorry.

The 2012 Barriere Hospice Society Walk-a-Thon.

Kamloops Film Society invites Short Shorts entries from area independent film makers North Thompson Star/Journal The Kamloops Film Society (KFS) is pleased to announce its upcoming 6th Annual Kamloops Independent Short Shorts (KISS) Film Festival, 2013. As part of its mission to support and encourage local filmmaking, the KFS stages an annual KISS competition, which is open to film entries from all independent filmmakers living in Kamloops and the surrounding region of Interior BC. The “short shorts” in the KISS name refers to the maximum length of the films—5 minutes or less. The KISS competition guidelines advise that all entries must be showable to all audiences, since children will be in attendance at the

competition screening, which is a free event open to the public.

Submitting entries to the KISS competition deadline May 21, and the screening of the films and awarding of prizes will be on May 31, at 7 p.m. in the Clock Tower Theatre at Thompson Rivers University.

All participants are entered into Thompson-Nicola Regional District Participation Draw for $150 Cash prizes will be awarded for the competition winners.

• 1st prize $500 • 2nd prize $250 • 3rd prize $100 • Youth Prize (18 years and under) $100 • Audience Favourite $100 MovieMart gift card • Thompson-Nicola regionbased Best Film $150

Filmmakers can drop off their entry (in DVD format or QuickTime file on DVD) at MovieMart (444 St Paul Street) in downtown Kamloops on or before May 21, 2013. All entries must include an application form (available at MovieMart or online at http://www. kissfest.ca/) and a $10 entry fee.

For more information and updates visit http://www.kissfest.ca/.

The KFS wishes all the filmmakers who enter the KISS competition the best of luck, and looks forward to seeing all of their creative expressions!

In addition, as always, the KFS thanks the many volunteers, film-lovers, and sponsors who make the annual KISS Film Festival possible.

Adelaide Black Scholarship available for students entering college or university North Thompson Star/Journal Black Press Group is pleased to announce that it has a scholarship available for employee’s or their children of Black Press Group, BC Interior North region.

The Adelaide Black Scholarship is for students entering full time first year studies at a recognized college or university within one year of receiving this award. There will be either one $1,000 or two $500 scholarships.

Candidates must submit a completed application form; a short letter outlining their career aims and objectives, including mention of any participation in activities that demonstrate lead-

ership capabilities and community involvement; their secondary school transcript including midterm exams; and two letters of reference from their school principal, teachers, counsellors, or employers.

All applications must be received by June 15, 2013, and must be sent to Black Press Heard Office, Scholarship Committee, Attn.: Rebecca Cotterell, 3175 Beach Dr., Victoria, B.C., V8R 6L7.

The selection will be made by the Black Press Scholarship committee, based on scholastic achievement. Application forms and more information are available through your local publisher, or via email from rebecca@blackpress.ca.

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Put on your walking shoes May 27 and support Barriere Hospice The 14th Annual Barriere Hospice Society Walk-a-Thon will be held on Monday, May 27, starting in the parking lot of the Volunteer Centre at the Ridge. Walkers are asked to start gathering at 6:30 p.m., and the Walk will start at 7 p.m. Walkers will be out looking for pledges, and people are encouraged to be supportive of their efforts on behalf of our local hospice services group. If you would like more information about the walk or the Society please call Jane Milburn at 250-672-9391.

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Hot night for ladies golf

Barb Morris (Bodi Mekanix), Lee Little (Country Store Antiques), Christina LeCerf (Crystelee’s Hair Design), Evelyn Lucas (Bondar Forest Planning), Kathy Cooper (Carl’s Market Garden), Michelle Funk (Knights Inn), Betty Baillie (Our Little Secret Consignment), Carol Hindle (Carol Patton, CGA), Debbie Rainer (Ron Wallace Trucking), Leslie Stirling (Pottery by Ramona), Val Stamer (Rainer Custom Cutting and Shais Design), Susan Mitchell (Station House Restaurant), Jeannie Webber (The Look Boutique), Rose Seymour (Val Bella Studio), Sue Paulhus (AG Foods), and Tanya Desjarlais (Avril’s Garden).

We would also like to thank our other sponsors who don’t make the paper every week; Alpine Meadow Resort, Barriere Auto Parts, Chinook Cove Golf, the Star/Journal and Bob Stirling. We appreciate the support of all our sponsors.

Next week is one of my favourites - four club night. For some reason I do better when I don’t have as many clubs to choose from. Does that mean that I usually make a lot of bad choices?

Hope we see you there.

Have you dropped a loonie in the Barriere Food Bank Can? Your support is always needed.

Thank You.

A Celebration of Life for

Irene Beddington

will be held on Saturday, May 25,1:30 p:m at the Church of St Paul, 4464 Barriere Town Rd, Barriere.

Flowers gratefully accepted, or cash donations to the Church of St Paul Memorial Garden Fund.

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Art For Others supports splash pad Barriere Elementary School Art for Others is Barriere Elementary School’s celebration of the fine arts. This event is a community/school event, and is one of the highlights of our school year.

Prior to the event, local artisans and artists share their talent and expertise with students at our school. They choose projects to showcase painting, clay work, etcetera. The students then work with the artist and create something to sell at Art for Others.

This year we were very fortunate to have Wayne Broomfield, Bev Anderson, Steve Rainer, Mary McLennan, Louise Dunstan, Shelley Ewashina (with help from Jim Harper Welding), Dennis Farquharson, Leanne Eustache, Daryll Laboucan, Diana Fraser and

a group of parents and grandparents from the community.

The students are introduced to a variety of art forms and they learn about creating something to give away.

This year we were also fortunate to have wonderful performances from our school’s Strings students. They did a wonderful job, and many thanks to Ms. Fletcher and Mr. Glenn Andrews. A number of other students played the piano, sang songs, and played instruments. There were many crowd pleasing performances.

Art for Others is an opportunity for students to learn to give back to their community.

They also learn that it is more important to give than it is to re-

ceive. This year our donation will be going toward the Splash Pad. Our school would like to thank the people who came, enjoyed the entertainment, and who supported the event through their generous donations.

We will be donating $1,000 to help finance the Splash Pad. A big “thank you” to the artisans and artists for sharing their talents with our students. The success of this event is because of your volunteering.

This event demonstrated once again how living in a small community creates a caring and supportive environment for families.

Thanks again for supporting our school and community.

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During Art For Others the school’s Strings students gave a very good performance, thanks to Ms. Fletcher and Mr. Glenn Andrews (pictured far right).

Photos to the right: Barriere Elementary students presented a wide array of art work for sale during the annual Art For Others event held at the school.

There efforts have a donation of $1,000 to go towards the Barriere Splash Pad.

Young artists take home great prizes from NTAC The winners of the North Thompson Arts Council’s (NTAC) Elementary Art Contest were presented with their prizes by NTAC secretary, Lana Laskovic, on May 11, at the Armour Mountain Art Gallery, in Barriere. The contest invited elementary school aged children throughout the North Thompson Valley to submit their artwork. Those entries submitted in Barriere were voted on during the Celebration of the Arts Festival on the April 27-28 weekend. The winner for the K-grade 3 category was Bobby-Raye Farrow, of Barriere Elementary (center). The winner for the grade 4-7 category was Charlotte Thorley, of Sun Peaks Elementary (right). Their winning artwork (pictured below in the same order) will be on display at the Armour Mountain Art Gallery.

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