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The annual BC Back Country Horsemen Rendezvous, which was hosted by the North Thompson Chapter, and held at the Agriplex in Barriere last weekend, wasn’t just about horses. New to the venue this year was a Hoof and Woof competition which involved a horse and rider completing an obstacle course, and then a teammate with a dog also completing an obstacle course. The event was a great crowd pleaser, and all who participated said they had a “great time” with both their equine and canine companions.

Lisalee sings for new cabinet ..... page 2

MLAs Lake, Stone get cabinet posts ..... page 3

Promising future for youth soccer in Barriere Starting Sept. 7

..... page 12 STAR/JOURNAL photos: Jill Hayward

Passenger loses life in rollover at Sun Peaks North Thompson Star/Journal

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Just after 11:30 p.m. on June 8, Kamloops Rural RCMP were called to the scene of a motor vehicle accident on the Sun Peaks Road where a single vehicle had rolled in front of the community Fire Department.

A Sun Peaks resident, Mark Russell Haynes, 33, was ejected from the vehicle during the crash and pronounced dead at the scene.

The 24-year-old driver of the vehicle, also believed to be residing at Sun Peaks, was taken to Royal Inland Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Police report the surviving driver is being investigated for impaired driving in relation to the accident.

A traffic analyst attended the scene to assist with determining the cause of the accident and the investigation is ongoing at this time.

Head on collision

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On Monday June 10, at approximately 8:40 a.m. police responded to a head on collision on Barriere Town Road near the hardware store.

Officers report that the information received, and evidence at the scene shows the white minivan traveling south on Barriere Town Road, entered the northbound lane where the green GMC pickup was almost at a stop. The two vehicles collided head on, with air bags deploying in both vehicles. Both drivers sustained minor injuries and were taken to the Barriere Medical Centre by BC Ambulance. A dog in the van was reported to have sustained a minor injury as well. Police reported the collision was under investigation with charges pending.

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Proposed Kinder Morgan pipeline may bypass the proposed Ajax site

By Andrea Klassen Kamloops This Week

Submitted photo: Len Rilcoe

Barriere’s Len Rilcoe took this photo last week of a doe with twins enjoying one of her new babies. Note the pesky magpie sitting on her rump.

Does aggressive with young

By Jill Hayward Does often leave their fawns alone for extended periods of time, many times only returning to nurse at dawn and dusk. However, the does are typically nearby, even if you do not see them, and may act aggressively to protect their young if they feel they’re in danger. Does see domestic dogs as potential predators, and will act quickly and aggressively to drive a dog away from their fawns, even if the dog is being walked by the owner on a leash, or in the owner’s backyard. However, once the fawns are strong enough on their legs to keep up with their mother the doe will leave the birthing area and lead them back to her usually territory. In the interim though, dog owners and walkers are advised to use caution for a few weeks and pay heed to any signs you may see in popular walking areas that make note of “Aggressive Deer” in the area.

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Kinder Morgan may move its entire Trans Mountain pipeline out of the path of the proposed Ajax copper and gold mine.

The company has released new information on its website about where it will lay the almost 1,000 kilometres of new pipe it wants to add to its existing lines, which run from Alberta to B.C.’s Lower Mainland.

The extra capacity would allow the company to pump 890,000 barrels a day of light and heavy oils and refined products, up from the 300,000 barrels per day it pumps now.

The project will cost an estimated $5.4 billion.

North of the Thompson River, the company is proposing to lay its new pipe along the already-existing fibre-optic transmission system line that runs through Crown land and the Lac du Bois Protected Area.

In a video on its website, the company says existing pipelines in the neighbourhood often don’t have room in their right-of-ways for another pipe.

Steep cliffs, the North Thompson River and urban growth since the original pipe was laid in the early 1950s also limit options on the city’s northern edge.

Homeowners in Westsyde have also expressed concern about the pipeline expansion in the past and have asked to have the new line routed away from their houses.

The company appears to have granted their wish.

“The route could bypass the Westsyde neighbourhood and many landowners along Westsyde Road,” the video says.

The pipeline would return to its original routing on the North Shore and across the Thompson River, but would veer off course again over lands south of Aberdeen, where KGHM Ajax wants to build its open pit copper and gold mine.

Because the existing line is so close to the mine — participants on the company’s site tours must drive over it to look at sites for some of the proposed buildings — Kinder Morgan may move its old pipe as well “to protect the integrity of the pipelines.”

The company does not have a firm route in place, but is considering a few alternatives.

An open house to collect feedback on the proposed Kamloops route is set for Thursday, June 13, and will run from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Kamloops Convention Centre, 1250 Rogers Way. To view the Kamloops routing proposal, go online to talk.transmountain.com/kamloops.

Lisalee sings for new cabinet

By Keith McNeill The Times Clearwater’s Lisalee Campbell, age 11, knocked the socks off the assembled dignitaries when she sang a soulful rendition of O’ Canada to open a ceremony held to name the members of B.C.’s new cabinet.

The event was held Friday afternoon at the Vancouver Trade and Convention centre.

“She was terrific,” said one person who was at the ceremony. “Did her own thing and really owned the moment … strung out the anthem like every pro does.”

Campbell had sung for Christy Clark when the premier visited Clearwater last November. Apparently she made an impression. Early last week a member of the premier’s staff phoned the young singer’s parents and asked if she could perform during Friday’s naming

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Lisalee Campbell of Clearwater sings during a ceremony held Friday in Vancouver to name the members of B.C.’s new cabinet. ceremony. The family drove to the Coast on Thursday. Erica’s Emporium in Clearwater provided a blue summer dress for Lisalee to wear for the event.

Lisalee and the other members of the Campbell family

planned to sing for patients at Vancouver General Hospital while on the Coast.

They also intend to perform for patients at Dr. Helmcken Memorial Hospital in Clearwater after their return.

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Kamloops MLAs Lake, Stone get cabinet posts Kamloops This Week Hospitals and highways across B.C. are now the responsibility of Kamloops’ two MLAs. Both KamloopsNorth Thompson’s Terry Lake and Kamloops-South Thompson’s Todd Stone snagged seats in Premier Christy Clark’s new cabinet, unveiled on Friday, June 7.

Lake, in his second term as MLA, moves from his previous position as minister of environment to minister of health.

Stone, a new face in the Clark government, will head up the ministry of transportation and serve as deputy house leader.

“The voice of the people of Kamloops is going to be heard loud and clear at that cabinet table,” Stone told KTW by phone from the Vancouver ceremony.

“Terry and I are going to be able to fight very, very hard for the priorities in Kamloops. Of course, we both have a provincial mandate in our respective portfolios, but we’ll be at the table making sure the issues of Kamloops are front and centre.”

Stone said the cabinet appointment was an unexpected “bonus” and he’s excited to head up a ministry that deals with “some of the most important issues” for British Columbians.

Lake also said the appointment of two local politicians to “two very big files” is a good sign for Kamloops.

“I think that shows a great sense of confidence by the premier in us and bodes well for our communities,” he said.

Lake wants his ministry to look for new and innovative ways of delivering heath care, with a focus on health promotion that keeps people from needing acute medical care

down the line.

Mayor Peter Milobar called the appointments “significant,” but said they won’t necessarily translate into more projects and provincial dollars for Kamloops.

But, he said, Lake and Stone will bring an understanding of local concerns to projects like the later phases of the multimillion-dollar Royal Inland Hospital expansion.

“If you look at the hospital specifically, we have very strong commitments from the premier and both Todd and Terry on that,” Milobar said.

“So, we were looking for those commitments to be followed through on regardless of which ministries they were in.”

Milobar said having local representation at the cabinet table does make the city’s working relationship with the province a little easier.

“Certainly I consider both men friends of mine. It makes it a little easier to have those conversations,” he said.

“It’s always nice, I can text them or leave them a voicemail and they get back to me almost right away.

I’m not saying they don’t do that generally, but not all MLAs and mayors get along like that.”

With Lake heading up the ministry of health, the decision on the controversial proposed Ajax copper and gold mine south of Aberdeen is now in the hands of Langley MLA Mary Polak, who takes over the environment portfolio, and new minister of energy and mines Bill Bennett, who represents Kootenay-East.

Kamloops Area Preservation Association member John Schleiermacher hopes the new appointees will put the project “under a

microscope.”

He also hopes to see Lake engage more with groups in the community that have concerns about the mine.

As environment minister, Lake was required to stay impartial on the mine project, which he said kept him from meeting with many of Ajax’s opponents.

“Now he’s representing the people of Kamloops in regards to the mine and his concerns should be the welfare of the people of Kamloops,” Schleiermacher said.

“We’ll be looking forward to meeting with him and expressing our concerns on the issue. I know he’s had to step back from the issue, but now I think he’s going to have to become much more involved than he has in the past.”

The new cabinet will be formally sworn in on Monday, June 10.

The remainder of the cabinet: • Rich Coleman, deputy premier and minister of natural gas development and Minister responsible for housing, • John Rustad, minister of aboriginal relations and reconciliation.

• Amrik Virk, minister of advanced education.

• Pat Pimm, minister of agriculture.

• S t e p h a n i e Cadieux, minister of children and family development.

• Coralee Oakes, minister of community, sport and cultural development.

• Peter Fassbender, minister of education.

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• Mike de Jong, minister of finance and government house leader.

• Steve Thomson, minister of forests, lands and natural resource operations.

• Teresa Wat, minister of international trade, minister responsible for Asia Pacific strategy and multiculturalism.

• Shirley Bond, minister of jobs, tourism and skills training and minister responsible for labour.

• Naomi Yamamoto, minister of state for tourism and small business.

• Suzanne Anton, minister of justice and attorney general.

• Don McRae, minister of social development and social innovation.

• Andrew Wilkinson, minister of technology, innovation and citizens’ services *Star/Journal editor’s note: KamloopsNorth Thompson MLA Terry Lake will also serve on the following committees: Cabinet Committee on Secure Tomorrow as chair, Legislative Review Committee as vice-chair, Treasury Board as vice-chair, and Cabinet Working Group on Core Review.

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Thursday, June 13, 2013 North Thompson Star/Journal 359 Borthwick Avenue, Box 1020, Barriere, B.C., V0E 1E0 250-672-5611

Guest Editorial;

Working until June 10 to pay for a “civilized society” It was Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. who famously said “Taxes are the price we pay for a civilized society.”

Fair enough. But Holmes didn’t put a price tag on the notion of a civilized society. How much are you willing to pay? Or put another way, how long in the year would you be willing to work to pay for all the stuff government does?

In 2013, Canadians worked until June 10, which happens to be Tax Freedom Day, to pay all taxes leveled by government.

Tax Freedom Day is an easy-to-understand measure of the total tax burden imposed on Canadian families by federal, provincial, and local governments. If you had to pay all your taxes up front, you would give governments each and every dollar you earned before Tax Freedom Day. If working until June 10 sounds like a long time, it’s because the taxes we pay extend well beyond the income tax we see deducted off our pay cheques. In fact, the total tax bill for a typical Canadian family includes a dizzying array of taxes, including visible ones like income taxes, sales taxes, payroll taxes, and property taxes as well as hidden ones like profit taxes, gas taxes, import duties – and the list goes on.

In 2013, we estimate that the average Canadian family consisting of two or more people will pay a total tax bill of $42,400 or 43.6 per cent of their annual income, which results in Tax Freedom Day falling on June 10. It’s only from then on that Canadians start working for themselves and their families instead of government.

While that may be reason enough to celebrate, keep in mind that Tax Freedom Day arrived two days later than last year. And it’s no wonder why. Governments across the country have recently increased taxes in an effort to make up for years of overspending that resulted in multi-year deficits.

This past year alone, British Columbia and New Brunswick increased personal and corporate income taxes (B.C. also raised its health tax), Manitoba increased its provincial sales tax, Quebec increased its top income tax rate, Prince Edward Island increased its tax on small businesses, and Ottawa increased Employment Insurance premiums.

And then there’s Canada’s progressive tax system, which imposes a higher total tax burden on families as their incomes increase. As incomes have recovered from the 2008-09 recession, the average tax burden has grown to a greater extent, causing Tax Freedom Day to come later.

As an example of Canada’s progressive system, the top fifth of income earners face an average total tax burden amounting to 52.4 per cent of income while the bottom fifth face an average burden of 17.3 per cent. Indeed, the more you earn, the more of your income goes to paying taxes.

But the true tax burden doesn’t end with the revenues that governments collect. The reality is, governments often spend more than their revenues allow and then borrow the difference. In other words, they incur deficits.

This year, the federal and six provincial governments are planning to incur deficits totalling $34 billion. (Ottawa expects a deficit of $18.7 billion while the provinces cumulatively expect deficits of $15.3 billion.) According to our calculations, Tax Freedom Day would come nine days later this year, on June 19, if Canadian governments covered their current spending with even greater tax increases instead of borrowing the shortfall.

The trend of governments relying on borrowed money began years ago. ...continued on page 5 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.

In favour of water system To the editor; Regarding the ongoing discussions of the proposed improvement to the water system, it is important to remember that the issue at stake is not about the mayor, or whether I like him. It is not about the council, nor a particular council member, nor whether I like them, like few or like none. It is about us; about our community.

In a recent letter, the writer mused that no clear answers were forthcoming as to future phases. Simply with respect to this project there were none. But as to the future, the probable answer is ‘ongoing’.

Feeding children, mowing lawns, painting fences, replacing roofs, are never-ending phases - unless we want the roof to fall in on us one winter night. Improvements to the older part of the water system with its 50-year-old narrow gauge pipe will have to be made sooner or later. And probably sooner.

Quite frankly, on reading the aforementioned letter, I was wondering whether the writer and I were at the same meeting.

Rather than the council having all of a sudden conjured this project out of thin air to foist upon us, it seemed to me that the engineers looked at the planned waste water project, which will disrupt and cross the roadway for various connections, and saw an opportunity to upgrade the parallel water line at the same time, and at less cost than a stand alone project some years hence.

I went to the meeting skeptical, tried to keep an open mind, but I left convinced.

This issue is not whether the mayor is a twit or not. It is about whether this project is appropriate, timely and cost efficient. I am convinced that it was. I am convinced that it still is.

Glenn M. Andrews Barriere, B.C.

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Volunteer Centre supports splash pad project in community To the editor; Summer office hours are now in effect at the North Thompson Volunteer and Information Centre (NTVIC) in Barriere. We will be open Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Please leave a message for business at any other time, and we will get back to you and make any arrangements needed.

At this time we thank you all for your continued support of NTVIC and hope you all enjoy a safe and carefree summer.

NTVIC is offering its support to the Barriere 100th Anniversary Committee and their quest to build a heritage theme splash pad; a “Splash in the Past” facility for people of all ages. It will focus on the history of our area, while offering a cool place to relax and enjoy the summer.

In order to accomplish this we must request funding, and in doing so we need letters of support from as many organizations or individuals as possible. We are asking that your group takes the time to write a brief letter of support and email it to the district office as soon as possible so we may proceed with the application.

For more information you may call Tasha at the district office, 250-6729751, or simply send your brief letter of support to tbuchanan@barriere. ca.

Thank you very much in advance and if you would like to be a part of the committee Tasha can give you information on that as well.

Thanks everyone, and feel free to call NTVIC at any time with your questions or concerns.

Yours truly, Beverly Murphy NTVIC office administrator

Teaching “the competitive edge”

STAR/JOURNAL photo: Jill Hayward

Yellowhead 4-H members, plus members from other Interior 4-H clubs recently attended a cattle fitting and showing clinic hosted by the Mitchell Family at the North Thompson Agriplex on May 31 - June 2. Facilitator Kirk Stierwalt, from Oklahoma, helped participants of all ages to acquire the skills needed to put the “competitive edge” on their side. He provided a wealth of knowledge including many things that have taken years of “being in the business” to learn. The hands-on course included tips on clipping, hoof trimming, show day dressing, showmanship, feeding and general care. Stierwalt is pictured giving tips on clippng a steer for the show ring.

Working until June 10... Continued from page 4...

Drivers over 80 not necessarily the problem To the editor; This letter is to Mr. Sam MacLeon, Superintendant of MVBC. Regarding: The drivers over 80 medical exam.

Dear Sir; We older drivers are certainly a hazard on the road.

My goodness, we actually think that 90 km/ph, means 90 km/ph. So we really are in the way of the younger drivers who know that you meant 120 km/ph.

Oh, by the way, I was recently passed by a government of BC auto... you know, the ones identified by the letters and numbers on the left rear, who was clearly smarter than me. He/she was doing 100 in the 90 zone and obviously knew that the two solid lines painted in the middle of the road meant pass very fast in case another younger driver was coming around the blind corner doing the same thing; and was really annoyed at the foolish older driver for forcing her/him

to pass on the other side of the road.

So, yes, let’s get these older drivers off the road, and they may be lucky enough to outlive the smarter younger drivers.

In closing, Sir... I am a retired police officer, who spent 10 plus years in the traffic division. You know the ones we used to have who’s job it was to see that we were safe on the roads. So, instead of targeting all older driver, why not use the money and resources to actually get the unsafe drivers off the road.

Unfortunately, a previous government created ICBC and, like all government started programs, the people in charge get too much power. And with all due respect, they are well intentioned, but ignorant of the way to handle unsafe drivers... put the traffic police back on the road and we will get most of the unsafe drivers off of the road.

An Older and Wiser Driver Barriere, B.C.

From 2007/08 to 2012/13, Canadian governments ramped up total government debt by $372.2 billion. Since this additional debt must one day be paid for by taxes, Tax Freedom Day may actually come later in the future. By kicking today’s debt down the road, governments are effectively passing on the burden of repayment to young Canadian families.

But back to Holmes and the price tag of a “civilized society.” Is working until June 10

effective immediately.

I wish to thank you for your generosity and support of the food bank, and of me over the years.

I hope you will con-

tinue to support this very valuable service in our community.

Thank you.

Kim Keating Barriere, B.C. June 4, 2013

least gives them the information they need to make that assessment.

By Charles Lammam and Milagros Palacios, The Fraser Institute.

Courtesy of Troy Me-

dia, www.troymedia.com.

Lammam and Palacios are co-authors of Canadians Celebrate Tax Freedom Day on June 10, 2013, available at http://www.fraserinstitute.org.

Money’s No Good Here

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Keating leaves food bank To the editor; It is with much sadness and regret that I am informing you that I have stepped down from the Barriere and District Food Bank,

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Close call for two At approximately 8:15 a.m., on Thursday, June 6, a blue Toyota Tacoma pickup was southbound on Highway 5, just north of the Fishtrap rest area. Police report the driver failed to negotiate a left hand curve and exited the road.

Evidence on scene indicated the driver tried to steer back onto the road at the last second and caught the concrete no-post. The vehicle traveled along the top of the no-post (guard rail) to the end, then went off the edge of the shoulder to the right, rolling sideways down the embankment.

“The truck rolled onto the passenger side catching a large rock in the ground on the top of the ‘A’ pillar causing severe damage to the truck, but likely saving the passenger from serious or fatal injury, said Cpl Darin Underhill, “The two male occupants exited the truck on their own, and climbed to the top of the bank. Both males received minor injuries as a result of the collision. Thankfully one witness and a flag crew stopped on scene to ensure all were okay and set up cones to warn drivers of the collision.”

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Highlights from the Thompson-Nicola Regional District Board of Directors’ Meeting of May 30, 2013, included the following: Provincial Winter Fair Mr. David Arduini appeared as a delegation to request sponsorship for the 75th Provincial Winter Fair. The Board will contribute $5,000 to sponsor the Provincial Winter Fair (PWF), which will be held again in Barriere, Sept. 27 to 30, 2013.

Dangerous Dog Control Bylaw and Service Establishment Bylaw Dangerous Dog Control Service Establishment Bylaw No. 2379, 2013, was adopted.

Dangerous Dog Control Bylaw No. 2383, 2013, was given three readings and adopted.

Electoral Areas “I”, “M”, “N”, and “P” have chosen to be part of the Dangerous Dog Control Service. A request for proposals will be issued in the fall of 2013 for a contractor to provide the service for a one-year trial period.

Valley Connector Transit Service The Valley Connector Transit service has been operating successfully since 2011 for North Thompson Valley residents travelling to Kamloops in Electoral Areas “A” and “O”, and the districts of Barriere and Clearwater.

Now, efforts are being made to extend the service to residents of Electoral Area “B” once per month. The elector approval process for the Valley Connector Transit Service will be the Alternative Approval Process.

Golden Skull Competition in Wells Gray Park The Board approved the request of Tim Pennell, Electoral Area “A” (Wells Gray Country) Director, to provide $3,000 from the North Thompson Economic Development Society Fund to the Wells Gray World Heritage Society for the Golden Skull Competition.

Operating Grants for Search and Rescue Teams The following annual Search and Rescue Grants will be provided: • Barriere, Kamloops, Logan Lake, Nicola Valley and Wells Gray Search and Rescue teams will all receive $10,000.

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• Wells Gray Search and Rescue — $31,835.46 • Nicola Valley Search and Rescue — $9,410.38 • Logan Lake Search and Rescue — $1,294.55 Policy Review The Policy Review Committee conducted a comprehensive review of all TNRD Board policies and brought forward recommendations to the Board. While the content of some policies stayed the same, most of them will be reformatted. A number of policies were amended to be consistent with current legislation and efficiency, while other policies were repealed due to irrelevancy, and some will be converted to Corporate Practices as they are operational in nature.

The next TNRD Regular Board Meeting is scheduled for June 13, at 1:15 p.m.

Spruce budworm spraying planned for Thompson Okanagan North Thompson Star/Journal The Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations plans to aerially treat approximately 23,200 hectares of forest in the Kamloops region to reduce populations of western spruce budworm.

The biological agent Foray 48B will be applied by helicopter on or about June 12-19, weather permitting, on 17 sites near Barnes Lake, Robbins range, Lac le Jeune, Logan Lake and Westwold.

The western spruce budworm is an insect that is native to B.C. and the Pacific Northwest.

In its larval stage, it defoliates Douglasfir, true firs, spruce and larch trees. A budworm outbreak has the potential to seriously harm or kill trees over large areas.

The pest manage-

ment plan and maps of the treatment areas can be viewed at the Thompson Okanagan Region Forest Health Program office at 441 Columbia Street, Kamloops or online at: http://www. f o r. g o v. b c . c a / r s i / ForestHealth/Western_Spruce_Budwor m_Spray_2013_ Thompson.htm Foray 48B is a biological insecticide that is widely used in B.C. and is registered with the Organic Materials Review Institute.

The active ingredient in Foray 48B is the naturally occurring bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis var. kurstaki (Btk). This spray affects only moth and butterfly larvae and can be used safely around humans and other animals. Birds, household pets, fish and beneficial insects (including honey bees) are not affected.

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Principal merry-go-round is now in operation Kamloops This Week With the impending end of this school year, the annual shuffle of principals and vice-principals in the Kamloops-Thompson school district has begun.

Principal appointments and transfers for the 2013-2014 school year, which begins in September, include: • Barriere elementary: Gord Cumming (currently vice-principal at Westysde secondary); • Barriere secondary: Ken Rife (currently principal at Lloyd George elementary); • Pinantan elementary: Colleen Topolovec (currently vice-principal at Dallas elementary); • Savona elementary: Grant Reilly (currently principal of Ashcroft elementary in the Gold Trail school district);

• McGowan Park elementary: Cori Wickes (currently vice-principal at Beattie School of the Arts); • Bert Edwards elementary: Paul Hembling (currently vice-principal at Barriere secondary); • Raft River elementary: Shaun McKenna (currently vice-principal in Coast Mountain School District); • Anthony Rempel: Transferring from Aberdeen elementary to Arthur Hatton elementary; • Sally Zryd: Transferring from Pacific Way elementary to Aberdeen elementary; • Jake Schmidt: Transferring from Bert Edwards Science and Technology School to Pacific Way elementary; • Michael Bowden: Transferring from Raft River elementary to Dufferin elementary.

Vice-principal announcements will be made later in the month.

Barriere looking for winter road maintenance request for proposals

By Margaret Houben North Thompson Star/Journal There were two District of Barriere meetings on June 3. The first was the Committee of the Whole, which started at 5 p.m. Members of the committee heard progress reports on the various components of the Wastewater Project. They also had a last look at the Winter Road Maintenance Specifications and Associated Contract Expectations report. After some discussion, they moved to proceed with going to requests for proposals. The RFP will be posted on the district web-site within the next week.

The next Committee of the Whole meeting will be on June 17, at 5 p.m.

The second meeting was the general council meeting. One of the delegations heard from at the meeting was from Mark Ralko of Jilmar Contracting Services. Ralko is interested in setting up hitching rails at

various locations in Barriere, and wanted to make sure the district had no objections, and to find out if the district’s permission - or permits - were required. Mayor Humprheys advised Ralko that as the locations he mentioned in his application (AG Foods, Country Feeds and the Legion) are all private property, permission is not required from the district, but from the property owners.

Council members’ only major concerns are that those using such facilities keep the areas clean.

Ralko stated that he was considering having small composting stations next to the posts, so that cleanup would be simpler, and the compost could then be free for local gardeners.

CAO Colleen Hannigan reported that the family barbecue on May 30 was a great success. They sold out of the food, and raised over $1,100 for the Heritage Splash Pad fund. Hannigan, thanked ev-

eryone who helped organize the event, and all those who attended for their support.

Council members approved Development Permit No. 1301. This permit was put forward by Interior Savings Credit Union, to renovate the facade on the building.

The district received a reply from Canada Post regarding the change of business hours for the Barriere post office. The letter states, “...after a careful review of customer traffic patterns, we have made the decision that retail services will no longer be offered on Saturdays as of July 6, 2013.” The letter goes on to say, “Please note that we will be staying open later on Thursdays, until 6 p.m.”

Council members moved to send another letter to Canada Post, requesting that they stay open later on Fridays as well.

The next District of Barriere council meeting will be on June 17, at 7 p.m.

Fuel stolen from Little Fort maintenance yard The Times Sometime during Friday night, May 31, cans of fuel were stolen from a maintenance yard in Little Fort. Because of the location and other circumstances, it is believed that the people responsible are local to the area. If anyone has information about this incident, he or she is encouraged to advise the Clearwater RCMP at 250-674-2237 or call Crime Stop-

pers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

On May 31, the Clearwater RCMP was notified of the possibility of a drunk driver. The officer on duty waited for the driver, however, it was learned that he had taken a back route out of town.

The information was forwarded to the Barriere officer, who stopped the vehicle.

The driver provided two samples into the alcohol screening de-

vice and both resulted in a “Fail” reading. The driver was issued a 90day driving prohibition

and the vehicle was impounded for 30 days. A small amount of marijuana was also seized.

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Barriere youngsters thoroughly enjoyed the 2012 Bike Rodeo, and are already looking forward to the second annual event June 23.

Bike Rodeo and Legion barbecue on June 23 North Thompson Star/Journal On Sunday, June 23, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Barriere Emergency Services and Success by Six will be hosting their 2nd Annual Bike Rodeo. This year the event will take place at the Senior Centre parking lot across from Fadear Park.

There will be a registration table where participants start out with a bike and helmet check, then pick up their test sheet and ticket for the draws. Participants will be put through four stations testing their biking skills and knowledge. Members of the local emergency services will be at each station to help the kids through each course and grade them on their efforts.

There will be great prizes once again for participants, with new bikes, bike helmets and other goodies to be awarded at the end of the event which is meant to be fun, educational and encourage safe biking practices. The bike rodeo will run alongside the Royal Canadian Legion and Barriere RCMP community barbecue, that will be taking place the same day and directly across the street in Fadear Park from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be food, drinks and fun for everyone at no charge. Organizers say they are expecting a bouncy castle, face painting, music, and other things for families to take part in.

Don’t miss a great time with the whole family on Sunday, June 23.

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The term ‘off-label drugs’ refers to the use of a drug for a condition it’s not approved for. A good example of this is using a drug used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure to relieve the anxiety of going on stage. Another is using an anti-malarial drug to treat night time leg cramps.

Diphtheria, a serious, contagious disease, has largely been eradicated with only two cases being reported this century. A German physiologist, Emil von Behring, won the Nobel Prize in 1901 for his work in developing an anti-diphtheria vaccine.

Allergies are common at this time of year. Can you outgrow an allergy? About 20% of people do. Many children outgrow their allergies to milk and eggs by the age of five. If you have an allergic child, check with an allergy specialist who can test for allergies and tell you the severity of the allergies your child has.

It’s ironic that society equates a tanned body with good health. However, as Health Canada says, ‘there’s no such thing as a healthy tan’. Tanning is a sign of skin damage and excessive exposure to the sun can cause skin cancers in the future. If you want a quick, tanned look, you can try those quick tan lotions. Remember, they do not protect you from the sun. They are just cosmetic colourants.

For advice on allergy and sunscreen products, talk to our pharmacists. We keep up to date on all the latest products available for summer ailments.

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Happy Father’s Day What all dads need to know this Father’s Day News Canada

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Father’s Day is reserved for celebrating the men in our lives. Whether it’s grandpa, dad, an uncle, or a husband, families do what they can on this day each year to make each man feel special and appreciated. While a new tie, a round of golf or a pair of game tickets may be well-received, the most generous gift one can give is information that will help him take stock of his health and well-being.

Here are five important messages to share with him this Father’s Day – or any day of the year: • Eat well: It’s important to make healthy choices and consume a well-balanced diet consisting of whole grains, vegetables, fruit, milk and alternatives, protein and healthy fats each day, to provide the body with the energy, vitamins and minerals it requires.

• Be active: According to the Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines, being active for at least 150 minutes per week can help reduce the risks of heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, Type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis, obesi-

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• Laugh more: Research shows laughter is a great medicine. Humour produces psychological and physiological effects on the body that are similar to the health benefits of aerobic exercise.

• Get checked: Though many men tend to avoid their doctor, an annual visit is highly recommended by health care practitioners. It allows for necessary tests to screen for a variety of health issues and help to flag anything that could be cause for concern.

• Address issues: If his strength and muscle tone aren’t the same as what they were last summer, or he’s not himself lately (irritable mood, lack of concentration, low energy etc.)

–it’s important to investigate. These symptoms can be attributed to several conditions; in some cases, the culprit is hypogonadism, also known as low testosterone. This medical condition, which can be undiagnosed, is estimated to affect up to 25 per cent of men in Canada over the age of 40, and can lead to symptoms such as reduced sex drive, decreased energy, body changes, mood changes and sexual dysfunction. In addition, the prevalence of low testosterone in men suffering from Type 2 diabetes is between 33 per cent and 50 per cent, and clinical guidelines published by the Endocrine Society recommend screening the testosterone levels of all men with Type 2 diabetes. If he is experiencing any symptoms out of the ordinary, it’s important that he speaks with his doctor. Not all cases of low testosterone need to be treated, but it can be a warning sign for other health concerns.

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District has incurred no debt from recent property purchase I want to thank the Star/Journal for its unbiased reporting and timely responses to any typos that happen. It is important that corrections are given when they need to be. These typos are not anyone’s fault and if the proper information is communicated then all should be good.

Speaking of communication, a few have said that information from the district is not communicated very well.

They say that it is unreasonable to expect that everyone has a computer. To this point I agree, but for those that do have access to the internet it is a valuable tool to get information out.

It was also pointed out that not everyone buys the newspaper. I find this comment interesting, because the person making this comment did so in a letter to the newspaper editor.

If they say they feel putting information in the newspaper does not suit their needs, why are they spending time writing to the editor of the newspaper? If what they say about people not buying the newspaper is true, then who will read what they have written?

The radio is a very effective way to get information out. Advertising on the radio is costly though, and the same people that have nega-

tive comments around poor communication methods also worry about money being spent. The folks at Kamloops CBC and Radio NL have been great at giving interviews about important events and time sensitive topics here in Barriere. This has been a big help.

The issue of communicating information to residents is a top priority for the district, and an effective method that satisfies the needs of the majority of residents will have to be found.

Council announced recently that the district has purchased the large ex-grocery store, the small house next to it, and 2.4 acres of land beside the Interior Credit Union on Barriere Town Road. Some may think that this has created a debt for the district.

This is not correct, as the district has a reserve fund for the purchase of a municipal office. This fund fully covered the cost of the purchase.

This purchase had been in the works for several years, as it is the land adjacent to the existing fire hall and any expansion of the hall would be difficult without more land.

Previous attempted negotiations met with failure for many reasons.

Recently the owners of the property, the HY Louie Company, agreed

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to enter into negotiations with the district at very favourable terms. I want to thank all those involved for their hard work. These are never easy negotiations. The district was very fortunate that a deal could be struck.

At the recent Federation of Canadian Municipalities conference a number of workshops were held that focused on infrastructure such as water mains. One such workshop presented the success stories of small communities that are getting more for their infrastructure dollars through asset management and innovative infrastructure practises. Big words and phrases used to fill in the gaps during the presentations. It boils down to simple concepts like bundling projects together and doing all the needed upgrades. Not just patch things together and think you are saving money.

The federal Government also revealed more details of the Long Term Infrastruc-

ture Plan, which has $53 billion including $47 billion in new funding over the next 10 years.

The new Building Canada plan includes the already existing Gas Tax Fund, a renewed Building Canada Fund with broader categories and a new incremental Goods and Services Tax Rebate for municipalities. B.C. municipalities will miss out on the GST one.

All the details will be announced later this year. The intake for grant applications will happen sometime after that, if the details can be ironed out. For local residents, and business owners that are in favour of waiting for Barriere to be given grant money from these programs to do needed upgrades, this should indicate the time frame.

New municipalities get grants. These are meant to pay for such costs as the transition of services. The work required now to acquire funding is very different. Success requires a change in focus. Change for some is never easy.

Flying high

Taking advantage of a recent windy day, an unidentified kite flyer was spotted enjoying the weather in Barriere’s Fadear Park by a local camera buff.

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Celebrate Garden Day this Friday

By Margaret Houben Canada’s Garden Day will be celebrated for the first time this year. It is intended to be an annual celebration of public gardens and green spaces that will take place on the Friday before Father’s Day each year. Canada’s inaugural Garden Day will be this Friday, June 14.

Canada’s Garden Day is a commitment to celebrate the role and many benefits of gardens in our communities as esthetic, environmental, recreational, cultural and tourism experiences. It is a perfect opportunity to celebrate all public gardens, whether botanical, educational, specialty, arboreta, or historic in nature.

Public gardens are enjoyable, low/or no-cost, beautiful places for families, children and gardening enthusiasts of all ages to visit. They provide important recreation and community venues while also serving as inspiring natural educational tools, informative resources and examples of conservation and environmental stewardship.

Gardening has many health benefits, too. It can help alleviate stress and burn calories; it will help you limber up and move your muscles. Vegetable gardens are a source of healthy foods, while flower gardens help create a scene of tranquility that can help you relax. Gardens are also important for the

environment. By capturing and filtering rainwater, gardens help prevent potential contaminants from flowing into rivers, streams, lakes and other surface water sources. Plants produce oxygen and absorb carbon dioxide, which helps reduce the ‘greenhouse effect’ we hear so much about lately. Gardens also teach us about conservation and the natural beauty of the world around us. Come out and visit Barriere’s Community Garden (behind the Library), or take the time to visit a neighbours garden, or sit outside and enjoy your own garden. For more info about this new National Day, visit www.canadasgardenday.ca, follow Canada’s Garden Day on Twitter @CanadaGardenDay and Like it on Facebook.

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Gone is the face we loved so dear, Silent is the voice we loved to hear.

Too far away for sight or speech But not too far for thought to reach.

Sweet to remember him who once was here, And who, though absent, is just as dear.

With much love from his family

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Back Country event offered up a full weekend

The Back Country Horsemen Rendezvous at the North Thompson Agriplex last weekend offered a number of events for horsemen to participate in. Above is McLure resident Kamryn Cousin in the obstacle course.

(Above) Barriere’s Jessica Chappell during her liberty horse demonstration.

Natural horsemanship clinics were given by 100 Mile’s Randy Broadaway on all three days of the event.

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(Left) The equine ambulance delivered first aid assistance from rider and owner Doctor Norm Kienitz who has a practice in Kamloops.

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Gabbing and giggling

By Leslie Stirling

Chinook Cove

Oh what a beautiful evening....everything’s going my way. Well, that isn’t exactly how the song goes but at my age I can sing it however I want. And not everything went my way. But I had a marvelous time with 35 other ladies golfing, gabbing and giggling on Tuesday, June 4.

We played from the white tees except for Hole #6 and #7. If we had played from the whites on those holes most of us would still be there hitting balls into the gully.

Debbie and I knew we had lost control of minds right from the start. After reminding a couple of arriving golfers to play from the whites we immediately drove to the red tees on Hole #1. As we started to climb out of the golf cart we noticed that we had neglected to put Deb’s clubs on. So we hustle back to the clubhouse, got the clubs and met the rest of our foursome at the white tees.

We would also like to apologize to the group behind us. We got so engrossed in our conversations that we sometimes forgot to golf...and we never stopped laughing.

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more attention to their golfing and it showed when it came time to hand out the prizes.

Flight 1 winners sponsored by Lexa Caterer were Debbie Pearce (low gross) and Susan Mitchell (low net).

Flight 2 winners sponsored by Carl’s Market Garden were Vicki Hoffer (low gross) and Angie Rainer (low net). Good to see that at least half of our foursome was paying attention.

The low gross winner for Flight 3 was Emma Allen.

As usual, many prizes were handed out for the pin placements.

Double winners were Susan Mitchell (Country Store Antiques and Carol Patton, CGA), Judy Lane (Crystlee’s Hair Design and Station House Restaurant), Carol Hindle (Rainer Custom Cutting and The Look Boutique), Susan Newberry (Bondar Forest Planning and Ron Wallace Trucking), Evelyn Lucas (AG Foods and Barriere A&W), and JoAnne Lyle (whose name I and others

having been spelling wrong for years) Knights Inn and Barriere Irly Building).

Single prizes went to Ashley Salle (Pottery by Ramona), Debbie Pearce (Barb and Carman Smith), Leslie Stirling (Shais Design), Emma Allen (Val Bella Studios), and Trudy Scarlett (Avril’s Garden).

Vreny Kempter won the Barriere Massage prize for ‘most use of a putter’. Jeannie Webber did a phenomenal job with her putter (12 putts) to win the Bodi Mekanix prize.

I will miss the ladies next week as hubbie and I are off for a round of visiting with family and friends, but I am looking forward to the fun night on June 23. The format is a four person texas scramble.

I am on the highway somewhere between 100 Mile House and Williams Lake (no, I’m not driving) and I have no idea what the tee off time is, so please ask at the clubhouse when you register your team and reserve your golf cart.

The theme is ‘the wedding’, in honour of my new position as Marriage Commissioner.

So come dressed up as any member of the wedding party that suits you.

SPORTS Promising future for youth soccer in Barriere North Thompson Star/Journal Youth soccer looks to have a promising future in the community of Barriere, according to Chris and Kathy Matthews.

“In a recent survey sent out to elementary students we had over 90 youth interested in a soccer program in Barriere,” reported Chris Matthews, “Fourteen adults were willing to coach in some capacity.”

Due to the positive feedback received, Matthews says Barriere youth soccer is scheduled to have a fall program starting Sept. 7, through Oct. 12.

“Our goal is to provide fun, safe, inclusive, skill-developing activities to challenge and enhance youth`s soccer abilities for ages four to 12,” noted Matthews.

Registration dates for youth soccer this fall are: • Barriere Elementary School, Monday, June 17, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.

• Barriere Elementary School, Thursday, June 20, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.

• AG Foods lobby, Sunday, June 23, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

• AG Foods lobby, Sunday, July 14, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

If you are unable to attend any of the above registration dates you can alternatively obtain the form from Mrs. Matthews at Barriere Elementary, and drop it off to school by June 28.

The cost of the program is $30 per youth (with the third, fourth, etc., child receiving a $5 discount). A t-shirt and insurance are included in the registration cost.

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All registration closes on Aug. 9, so that there is enough time to order the t-shirts.

“We’re also hoping to have a coaching clinic this summer for volunteer coaches,” said Matthews, “We want to support coaching development so we can deliver the best instruction to each participant. We also welcome local support/sponsors to help with funding initial equipment start-up costs and field rentals; we will need to purchase nets, balls and pinnies.”

If you would like more information on the youth soccer program, or would like to become a sponsor, contact Chris or Kathy Matthews at 250-672-0350, or email: cmatthews@telus.net.

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Drowning is the second leading cause of preventable death for children younger than 10, but recent Canadian Red Cross research shows the majority of Canadian parents do not understand what is needed to safeguard children in, on and around the water. Statistics show that 90 per cent of children who drown in shallow water are not with a supervising adult.

“Children can drown quickly and quietly, and often in situations where they were not expected to enter the water,” said Deanna Udy, Canadian Red Cross Water Safety Program. “Only one-third of children and youth who drown in Canada were taking part in aquatic activities that parents typically see as risky, like swimming or wading. One-third of children drown in situations where they enter the water unexpectedly, like by falling from a dock or entering the water with-

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Ninety per cent of children who drown in shallow water are not with a supervising adult. out their caregiver’s knowledge.”

Red Cross public opinion research shows that Canadian parents significantly underestimate children’s risk of drowning in shallow water: · Ninety per cent of parents

with children younger than four say that water depth influences their level of supervision, while data shows that 40 per cent of children drown in water less than one metre deep. · One in five parents in B.C. say they would allow a child under six to play near the water without a lifejacket on, yet 80 per cent of children this age who drowned in Canada had not intended to enter the water.

“With summer around the corner, we urge parents to understand the risks to children when they are in the water, and also when they are on or near it,” adds Udy. The Red Cross is calling on all parents and adults to effectively supervise children by maintaining them within reach and within sight at all times.

For more information about Canadian Red Cross swimming and water safety programs, or for safety tips, visit www.redcross.ca/ swim.

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Grandchild writes about her ‘Opa’

By Melody Baird Barriere Elementary student 2012 grade 4 Heritage Fair project Donald James Edward Uppenborn, or ‘Tony’, was born Dec. 7, 1911, in Eden, Germany.

Tony grew up in Berlin, Germany, with his mother Alice Parkinson, who was born in Brighton, England. Her parents were the owner/operators of the Parkinson Steamship Line. Tony’s father, Ernst Uppenborn, was born in Hanover, Germany in 1874. He was an electrician. Tony learned a lot about electrician work, which helped him throughout his life. Tony had two brothers, John and Wilfred, and a little sister, Rosemarie.

Tony came to Canada in 1928, arriving first in Montreal, then took the train to Kamloops. Tony said the train ride was rough and tough. Each car had it’s own kitchen, and everyone cooked for themselves. There was a toilet in each car, and seats that could fold down into beds. The train was very crowded.

Tony lived with his brother John at Frog Lake when he first came to Barriere, but moved to Vancouver after a short time where he found a job making harnesses. When that job ended, he returned to Barriere and worked all around. He worked for room and board, and a can of tobacco a month if the farmer could afford it. He then took on a lease on Smith Lake and took a shot at running a fishing camp, but after the war he let the lease go.

Tony joined the army in 1941 in Kamloops, B.C., the day they bombed Pearl Harbour. From there he went to Vancouver, then Quebec, and then they sent him to France, Belgium and Holland. He received his Canadian Citizenship papers while in France. He did special jobs for the Canadian army as he spoke three different languages. He was fluent in German, English and French.

He drove the army truck in Germany for the Canadian army. One time he was told to take a load of boots to the dump. But because he knew families in Germany had little or no money, he went to a pub and had a beer. He mentioned to the bartender that he had an unlocked truck full of army boots out back. When he had finished his beer, he went out to his truck and it was completely emptied of the boots, so he drove the truck back to the base feeling very good about what he did. Once had to hang glide into Holland on a mission. He also took part in the Battle of Normandy.

While in Holland, he met the love of his life, Ruth Johanna Johanyer from Dortmund, Germany. She had been in Holland looking for her father, as her home in Germany had been bombed and she wanted to tell him.

After the war, Tony returned to Holland to find Ruth and accompanied her back to Germany. It took three years to get Ruth and their son Hans’s papers finalized. Tony returned to Barriere in 1945, and Ruth and Hans got to come in 1948 on the Beaver Brae ship with the other war brides and children. They traveled to Kamloops by CPR. When Tony returned to Barriere after the war, he went back to stay at his brother John’s in Darfield, and went to work with Bert Cleaveley in the sawmill. This mill was later moved to upper Barriere.

The house Tony and Ruth bought was built at the old Meeks power plant in 1948. It was a small hobby farm with a couple of cows, some chickens and ducks.

Tony and Ruth had two more children once in Barriere, Peter in 1949, and Heidi in 1953.

Tony and Ruth were active members of the Legion, Branch 242, and took part in many Oktoberfests. They were active

dancers and were given honorary membership to the Kamloops Big Band Society. They loved to camp, and Tony was famous for his beer batter pancakes. He loved to fish and hunt; he canned and smoked all his own meat. Tony also grew a very large, beautiful garden and some of the most beautiful flowers in Barriere.

In the early 50’s, he quit working for Cleaveley and started work for the BC Department of Highways. When he started the Department had a camp in Louis Creek. There was a crew of eight, with a couple of dump trucks which they turned into ploughs for winter work. In the early days the salary was $206 a month. They worked seven days a week, evenings and nights, if necessary. Tony retired in 1978.

When he retired, he took up woodwork as a hobby. He made up all his own beer, champaign, wine, and rootbeer for his grandchildren.

I was lucky enough to live in my Opa’s house for the first nine years of my life. I loved it there.

In 1978, after Tony retired, he and Ruth returned to the homeland for a wonderful two month visit. They stayed and visited with Ruth’s cousins Alfred and Eva. They traveled a lot in Germany to places that neither of them had seen before.

Tony passed away on December 27, 2004.

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Nature plays a large part in Art by Ecki The small settlement of Vavenby is home to Ecki Manthei, a gifted artist who‘s artwork grows out of his connection to nature, and his drive to follow every new idea with a passion that moves him to create what is in his imagination, without delay.

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

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

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

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

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

The variety of his work is remarkable; it

carve on it!”

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

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

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

Submitted photos:

(Right) Tony with his wife Ruth at his 70th birthday party.

(Left) In the early 1950’s Tony started working for the BC Department of Highways camp at Louis Creek. He drove a dump truck that doubled as a plow, worked long hours seven days a week, and made $206 a month.

North Thompson Star/Journal Monday, June 18, 2012

By Elli Kohnert North Thompson Star/Journal

(Above) Tony Uppenborn holding his grandaughter Melody Baird.

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

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Photographing the Washington Palouse Here’s the situation.

It is 3 a.m., and the motel was buzzing with photographers packing camera bags and tripods in vehicles. Even in my tired fog, caused by the long, eight-hour drive the day before, and a late evening talking with photographer Andrew Wozniaka till midnight, I identified at least three other groups from the one I was with heading off for the Steptoe Butte overlook to wait for sunrise to photograph the patterns on the picturesque dunes of the Palouse.

Located south of Spokane, Washington, the Palouse (pe-looss) region of northwestern United States encompasses parts of southeastern Washington, north central Idaho and extends south into northeastern Oregon.

The peculiar and picturesque dunes, which characterize the Palouse prairie formed during the ice age by soil blown in from the glacial outwash plains to the west and south, the Palouse hills are now mostly actively farmed random humps and hollows.

I had joined four others for an Aaron Reed photography workshop, “The Palouse – Exposure

Northwest”. One could just visit the Palouse and wander around without an organized group, but having a leader that knows the area extremely well, if nothing else, will save time wandering from site to site.

Our excursion began early in the morning with a drive to Steptoe butte. Other photographers that had traveled there from all over North America joined us and some even came there from other parts of the world, although I am sure I was the only Canadian on that morning.

There were toe-totoe tripods waiting for the sun to work its way across the manicured rolling dunes of the Palouse. As the sun rose a colourful landscape was illuminated, shutters were released, and the excitement began. It took me a while to really look into the landscape and isolate patterns. I am used to photographing landscapes that include mountains, trees, lakes and rivers from my part of the world, and it took me a while to watch and see just the patterns of the undulating landscape.

The interesting light only lasted for about an

hour, then the patterns caused by the sun’s low horizontal light were gone and it was time to look for other subjects. Reed had picked out other places to go and until late in the afternoon we spent our time photographing deserted buildings and derelict cars and trucks.

While we stopped I saw a tractor plowing the miles of fields.

I liked the dust clouds surrounding it so I ran out in the field and made several exposures. When the farmer finally drove to our location he stopped (covering us all with a thick coat of dust in the process) and got out to say hello. We had been photographing a particularly distinctive old clapboard building and I asked him how old it was. His comment was, “Well, the house I live in was built in 1901 and my aunt lived in this house long before that”.

Our final destination of the first day was Palouse Falls State Park and the spectacular Palouse falls with its 186 feet (57 meter) drop. The scenic and impressive falls can’t be seen until you are nearly on top of it.

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We wandered along the precarious edge making pictures till the sun dropped below the horizon around 9 p.m.

Actually the best time to make images of the falls was just as the sun went down because the contrast between the bottom and the top was pretty drastic.

The itinerary of sun up to sun down photography was repeated on the second day. I will say the long days were tiring, but I’d do it again. Well, after a good long rest.

Spending time getting tips on landscape photography from a photographer of Aaron Reed’s caliber was great as was the camaraderie of the others I met on those two days.

And the opportunity to photograph the Palouse was an excep-

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These are my thoughts for this week.

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Celebrating 35 Years

Pinwheel Apple Cobbler Biscuits: 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed) 2 tbsp minced crystallized ginger 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon 2 cups all purpose flour 3/4 cup sugar 2 tsps baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 cup chilled unsalted butter, cut into small pieces

2/3 cup whipping cream 2 tsp vanilla extract 1 tbsp melted butter Filling: 1/4-1/2 cup sugar 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/8 tsp freshly grated nutmeg 2 tbsps flour 1/4 tsp salt 3 1/2lb apples, peeled, cored, thinly sliced Mix brown sugar, ginger & cinnamon & set aside. Mix flour, sugar, baking powder & salt in lrg. bowl. Cut in butter until coarse meal forms. Stir in cream & vanilla until moist clumps form. Turn dough onto a floured surface knead gently until smooth & roll into 9”x15” rectangle.

Brush w/melted butter & sprinkle w/ sugar mixture. On long side, roll dough.

Transfer to baking sheet, cover & chill for 1-12hrs. Filling: Preheat oven to 350F. Lightly grease 10” cake pan. Whisk sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, flour & salt. Add apples & toss until coated. Pour into pan & bake for 30-35 min., stirring occasionally. Cut dough log into 1“ thick biscuits, place evenly on apple filling. Bake for 45 min., or until biscuits are golden. Cool for 10-15 min. Serve warm w/ice cream, whipped cream, or even sharp cheddar cheese!

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.

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ages 12-18, Legion Bsmnt. New Recruits Welcome. Marc Barriere Photography Club. All welcome. For info contact Shelley Lampreau at 250-672-5728.

672-9681.

Baha’i Night: Fri., 7:30pm, Marge Mitchell’s home. 672-5615 Barriere Community Quilters: 2nd & 4th Thurs.of mth, Barriere Adult Day Program: Mon. & Wed. 9-2. Lunch, 2pm at the Barriere Food Bank. Judy 250-672-5275 or Fran 250-672-2012. crafts & music at the Seniors Ctr. Sherry Jardine 672-5121 Barriere & District Heritage Society: 3rd Wed. of mth, Barriere Search & Rescue: 2nd Tues. of mth, 7pm. Training on 4th Tues. of mth, 7pm.

1pm at NTVIC in the winter, at Museum in the summer.

BSS PAC & Booster Club: 1st Tues. of mth, 5:30pm. 250Barriere & District Riding Club: Jan-Mar: 3rd Sun. 672-9943.

1pm; Apr-Oct: 3rd Thurs. 7pm both at NTVIC. www.

Survivors of Brain Injuries: Call John at 250-372-1799. barrieredistrictridingclub.com. Info Darcey 250-318-9975.

Barriere Cancer Support: 672-9263, 672-0017 or 672-1890 Bethany Baptist Church Prayer: Every Tues., 7pm.

Carpet Bowling: Mon, Wed, & Fri., 9:30am-12 @ Little Fort Barriere Choir: Every Thurs. @ Christian Life Assembly, Annesty Rd. Youth 7-18 3:30pm; Adults 19+ 6:30pm. Call Leah Hall.

Jones 250-957-8440.

Community Kitchen: If interested call Dede 554-3134.

Barriere Curling Club: Oct.-Mar. Curling, league & Community Soup Day: Christian Life Assembly on bonspiels.

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

Barriere Elementary PAC: 1st Wed.. of mth, 6:30pm, call Council of Senior Citizens: Devoted to improving quality 672-9916 or Leesa Genier at 320-3629. of life for seniors. 604-576-9734 or email ecbayer@shaw.ca.

Barriere Firefighters’ Practice: Firehall, Thurs., 7pm Crib: Mon. & Fri. 1-4pm @ Little Fort Hall.

Barriere Food Bank: every other Wed. starting Jun 5. Call Farmers Market - Thurs. 10-2 Sam’s Pizza. 672-5159 or for info 672-0029 (leave a message).

672-5919 Barriere Genealogy: Every 1st & 3rd Friday of the month at Gambler’s Anonymous: 250-374-9165 or 250-374-9866. the Barriere Library, 6-7pm. For info call 250-672-9330.

Heffley Creek Acoustic Coffee House: 3rd Fri. every Barriere Hospice: Every other month. Loans out handicap mth 7pm. Performers, concession, play area for kids! Call 578-0056. equipment - call 250-672-9391.

Literacy Tutoring: Learn to read FREE. Susan Ross 6729875.

Little Fort Recreation Society: 1st Thurs. each mth 7pm LNT Catholic Women’s League: 2nd Mon. each mth, 7pm at St. George’s. Call 250-672-9330 for info.

McLure Vounteer Fire Dept. Rec.: 1st Wed. each month at 7:30pm upstairs. Except Jul & Aug. 250-578-7565 for info.

McLure Firefighter Practice: 2nd & 4th Tues., 7pm, McLure Firehall Men’s Floor Hockey: Tues., 8-10pm at Barriere Sec. School.

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

NT Valley Hospice House Soc.: 3rd Tues of the mth, 11am, Little Fort Hall. More info 672-5660 or 672-9500.

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

Safe Home: Get away from domestic abuse, call 250-6742135 (Clw) or 250-682-6444 (Barriere).

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

Wilson’s Arena weekly practice: Mon Game, Tues: Stock Dogs, Wed: Team roping, Thurs: Team penning

North Thompson Star Journal Thursday, June 13, 2013

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Your community. Your classifieds.

250.672.5611 Clearwater Employment Services JOB POSTINGS

Employment Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm

359 Borthwick Ave, Box 1020, Barriere, V0E 1E0 250 672-5611 250-672-9 Ph: 250.672.5611 • Fax:Fax 250.672.9900

CLASSIFIED RATES AND DEADLINE Buy a Classified in the Star/Journal and your ad goes into the The Times FREE. Regular Rate: 8.50 + GST Maximum 15 words .20c per word extra Special Rates: 3 Weeks; $22.15 + GST Free Ads: Lost, Found, Student Work Wanted Free ads maximum 15 words will run 2 consecutive weeks.

Happy Occasions: Happy Birthday, Happy Anniversary, etc.

1 column by 3 inch - $18.49 + GST Deadlines: Word Ads: Mondays 5pm 12pm Display Ads: Mondays 12pm It is the policy of The Star/Journal and The Times to receive pre-payment on all classified advertisements.

Ads may be submitted by phone if charged to a VISA, MC or an existing account.

CHECK YOUR AD! Notice of error must be given in time for correction before the second insertion of any advertisement. The paper will not be responsible for omissions or for more than one incorrect insertion, or for damages or costs beyond the cost of the space actually occupied by the error.

Advertisers are reminded that Provincial legislation forbids the publication of ads which discriminate against any person because of race, religion, sex, color, nationality, ancestry or place of origin or age, unless the condition is justified by a bona fide requirement for the work involved.

Readers; in ads where ‘male’ is referred to, please read also as ‘female’ and where ‘female’ is used, read also ‘male’.

NOTE: When ordering items out of province, the purchaser is responsible to pay provincial sales tax. Do not send money in response to an advertisement without confirming the credentials of that business, and be aware that some telephone numbers will be charged for by the minute

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Home Care/Support 24 hr. Live-In Support Required (Kamloops, B.C.) Dengarry Professional Services Ltd. is seeking experienced individuals or couples for contract to provide live in 24 hr. support for short term stabilization to adults with mental & physical disabilities in Kamloops. Applicant must have education and exp. either in behavioral and/or medical supports. Applicant will undergo a screening process including reference checks, Crim Check and drivers abstract.

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We would like to thank the many people that sent cards and flowers, along with the well wishes. Also for the many people that stopped by. A very special thank you to the ambulance attendances in our hour of need, and to Drake Smith for all your help.

Our many thanks, The Buck / Sauve Family

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

Volunteers always needed.

Call 250-674-2135.

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

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Personals Alcoholics Anonymous Phone 250-674-3838 or

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

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Found May 30: Large, black and white neutered male dog.

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Trades, Technical WKM, a mechanical contractor located in Trail, BC, is looking for a Controller. Responsibilities include but are not limited to managing the day to day accounting operations, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and ccra remittances.

Must have a minimum of three years’ experience and have or be pursuing an accounting designation (minimum 4th level).

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

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

Need some help with those odd jobs you don’t have time for? Call Keiran Jones at 250-674-3051 mowerman275@gmail.com

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Business/Office Service ARE YOU applying for or have you been denied Canada Pension Plan disability benefits? Do not proceed alone. Call Allison Schmidt 1877-793-3222 www.dcac.ca

Cleaning Services Thompson Valley Carpet Care State of the art cleaning.

Fully insured, truck mounted, commercial & residential upholstery cleaning Kathy @ 250-674-1629

Merchandise for Sale

Appliances For Sale: chest freezer 21cu.ft. like new. $200. 250-672-9956 Fridge, convection oven & stovetop, stacking w/d, 30” stove, ft load w/d, single w/d All refurbished. 250-674-0079 Matching bisque/beige 2002 Kenmore fridge (33” wide), 2007 Maytag d/w and 2002 Kenmore microwave - otp. All in exec cond. Will sell as set for $750.00 obo or will sell separate. Ph. 250-674-3944

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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.

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New roof 3 yrs ago. Incl 2 roofed porches.

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Cars - Domestic 2008 Mazda 3. 42,000 km, 17inch wheels, sunroof. Never driven in winter.

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Too Hot to Fly: Summer Airline Pet Embargoes

By Kim Salerno

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CHURCH DIRECTORY

If you’re traveling with your pet this summer and plan to fly to your destination, make sure you familiarize yourself with the airline’s pet embargo policy before you book your flight. During the summer, many airlines don’t allow pets aboard flights, as checked baggage or as cargo, when temperatures are high. Airline pet embargoes are in the best interest of your pet and play a vital role in ensuring his safety.

Not only is air travel stressful for your pet, but it can also pose serious health risks. Being confined in his carrier for long periods of time during the hottest months of the year is potentially dangerous for your pet and may lead to dehydration and heatstroke. In addition, certain breeds, such as brachycephalic (snub-nosed) dogs and cats, are susceptible to pulmonary distress when temperatures are extreme.

According to the International Pet and Animal Transportation Association (IPATA), embargoes protect pets from exposure to extreme heat while they’re in the holding areas and terminal facilities, while moving them between terminals and aircraft, or while they’re on an aircraft awaiting departure.

“Heat embargoes are critical during the summer months,” says Sally Smith, past president of

It’s tick season – don’t let your pets get “ticked” off

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IPATA. “They protect our pets and keep them safe and comfortable while traveling.”

Since airlines impose embargoes to ensure your pet’s safety, there are no exceptions.

However, if an embargo is in effect on the day of your flight, the airline will work with you to re-route your flight, if possible, or schedule your flight for another day.

Since each airline has a different summer pet embargo policy, visit TripsWithPets.com and review our Airline Pet Policies. And don’t forget to review our Pet Travel Tips for Flying and check out the airline-approved carriers at the TWP Store.

Your pet’s safety is your top priority.

Choosing an airline that fits your needs can help ensure the flight is a positive experience for both you and your pet.

TripsWithPets.com is an online resource for pet travel, offering resources to ensure pets are welcome, happy, and safe when traveling. The website features a directory of pet friendly hotels and accommodations across the U.S. and Canada, airline and car rental pet policies, dog friendly beaches, search by route, pet travel tips, pet travel supplies, along with other pet travel resources. * Kim Salerno is the president and founder of TripsWithPets.com. Her mission is to ensure that pets are welcome, happy, and safe in their travels.

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At this time of year, you should inspect your pets regularly for ticks, especially if they have been outside in areas with woods or tall grasses. Aim to thoroughly comb your pets’ fur within four to six hours of exposure to these environments; this helps prevent ticks from attaching to and feasting on your pets.

If you find a tick, it’s important to remove it as soon as possible. The longer ticks are attached, the greater the chance of disease transmission. Do not touch the tick – wear gloves and Black use tweezers.

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Columnist Lindsay Curry There are insecticides and insect growth regulators for fleas that are also effective against ticks. Ask your vet for information about whether these products are suitable for your pets.

If your property has a lot of brush and long grasses, think about clearing the area where your pets spend their time. Removing leaves, lawn clippings, etc., can also help to reduce the likelihood of ticks. Keep your furry friends safe and free from ticks this season

Kamloops and District Branch of the BCSPCA, 1211 - 8th St., Kamloops, B.C, V2B 2Y3 • (250) 376-7722 • kamloops@spca.bc.ca

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The end of polio is in sight 99 per cent of polio cases have been eliminated but now is not the time to rest on our laurels

By Julian Fantino, Canadian Minister of International Cooperation and Dominic Mishio, Canadian country director The Global Poverty Project Troy Media - Canada’s role in fighting polio, once a dreaded disease in our own communities, hearkens back to the earliest days of the struggle to find a cure. Canadian scientists helped create the Salk vaccine in the 1950s. We were the first country to implement a successful polio vaccine program nationwide, becoming a model for public health programs aiming to protect children from this disease. Canada was the first country to support the Global Polio Eradication Initiative in 1988. And we have been a leader ever since.

With the help of many partners, this global effort has eliminated 99 per cent of polio cases. But, as they say, the last mile is always the hardest, and now is not the time to rest on our laurels. In a globalised world, with the frequent movement of people, no communicable disease can be truly isolated or contained. As long as polio remains active, it remains a threat to us all. Slowing our efforts at this critical window of opportunity means the difference between seeing it gradually spread back into countries where it has been eliminated or finally meting out a long overdue coup de grâce to completely wipe polio off the planet forever.

In the process of ridding the world of this crippling disease, we would simultaneously create the architecture for routine immunization to deliver other vaccines for some of the hardest to reach children in the world. Immunization saves the lives of millions of children every year, and remains one of the most cost-effective health investments.

At the recent Global Vaccine Summit, held in Abu Dhabi, Canada announced a historic $250 million contribution to polio eradication in support of the Endgame Plan. This comprehensive six-year plan maps out how we can reach a polio-free world by 2018. This new commitment will help the Global Polio Eradication Initiative implement strategies and programs to eradicate polio and strengthen health systems, especially in the three countries where polio is a persistent problem: Afghanistan, Nigeria, and Pakistan. It will also support efforts to ensure the supply of quality immunizations and the use of innovative technologies for immunization programs, including infrastructure for disease surveillance and response systems.

With the end of this terrible disease in sight, we applaud all those who have helped the world come this far, including Canadian Rotarians and organizations like the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, which are steadfastly committed to seeing all children vaccinated against the disease. Following their outstanding decades-long effort which has to date raised over a billion dollars, Rotarians have again engaged Canadians and raised significant funds to fight polio in the past several months. The Government of Canada and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation will match $2.27 million raised by 25,000 Canadian Rotarians, for a total contribution of $6.8 million.

Furthermore, the End of Polio campaign, an initiative of the Global Poverty Project, has engaged more than 1200 Canadians across the country, together with Diaspora, community leaders, and Parliamentarians, voicing support for Canada’s commitment to polio eradication.

But dollars alone are not enough to carry us across the finish line.

It will require community-wide support to enable the success of vaccination efforts. While success is on the horizon, access to those who most need vaccination remains a major challenge. There are many polio immunization workers who still face precarious situations and the threat of violence for their work. Canada has called on religious, government, and community leaders at home and around the world, to further buttress efforts to eradicate the disease by promoting science based information and safe access for immunization workers.

If we fail to eradicate polio we run the risk of polio returning, infecting hundreds of thousands of children. We are at a crucial, opportune moment in history. By investing and taking action, we will demonstrate what we can collectively achieve when we understand what is truly at stake. We must move to safeguard the health of our children and future generations. Canada together with the End of Polio campaign will remain committed to achieving a polio-free world. *The Honourable Julian Fantino is the Minister of International Cooperation. Dominic Mishio is the Canadian country director of the Global Poverty Project, organizers of The End of Polio campaign.

STAR/JOURNAL photo: Jill Hayward

Cowboy sermon just right Reverend Isabel Healy-Morrow, accompanied by the music of McLure resident Butch Falk, presented a Cowboy Church on June 9, at the North Thompson Fall Fair facility during the Back Country Horsemen Rendevous event.

2013 Annual Barriere 911 Emergency Services Golf Tournament asks for support from the community 911 Golf Tournament On August 24, 2013, the Annual Barriere 911 Emergency Services Golf Tournament will be taking place at the Chinook Cove Golf Course.

We are proud to carry on this tradition and support local charities in Barriere and area.

Over the years, our group has raised thousands of dollars in support of local charities and non-profit organizations. Last year we provided $6,000 in bursaries and donations. We funded school programs, two scholarships, kids community garden, Rural Living Expo, Barriere Youth Curling, and Barriere Recreation Society.

All used the funds to enhance programs in place, start new programs and provide area youth with diverse opportunities to allow all to participate.

We are aware that your business receives many requests for sponsorship throughout the year, however, we also know that you realize that an event such as this cannot function without sponsorship.

We are looking for sponsorship in any form, such as cash, merchandise, or services for our prizes and silent auction.

All sponsors will receive recognition in the welcome package for all teams, on each of the dinner tables, and in the local newspapers.

In addition to this, you may receive one of the following, depending on the level of sponsorship.

A $100 or more sponsorship will provide you with a hole sponsorship sign.

A $200 or more sponsorship will provide you with a sponsorship sign at the putting green located at the clubhouse where all players will be registering and participating in a putting competition and hanging around while waiting for the evening dinner and prize presentation.

This will allow you more exposure to all players and other people attending the event that are not golfing.

A $500 or more sponsorship will allow you to put up signage at the putting green and clubhouse during dinner and prizes which will give you full

exposure throughout the event.

This level of sponsorship will also allow for a two person paid entry into the tournament to form part of a team ($110 value, not including cart).

Cheques can be made payable to: Barriere 911 Emergency Services Golf Tournament.

The funds raised this year will go towards supporting our local area youth programs, to be announced.

We want to thank you for your consideration and look forward to your participation in this great event.

We also would love to see you attend and participate in the event with your golf team.

For more information, please contact any of our coordinators at the numbers below: Cpl. Darin Underhill, RCMP 250-672-9918 Cst. Dana Napier, RCMP 250-672-9918 Al Kirkwood, Barriere Fire Chief 250-819-2017 Tim Hoffman, Search and Rescue 250-320-9775 Jason Platteel, BC Ambulance 250-819-7030 Deb Young, BC Ambulance 250-672-9244

WANTED: news, photos, event information, and letters for your community newspaper – The North Thompson STAR/JOURNAL call 250-672-5611 or email: news@starjournal.net

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Cadets promoted at Rocky Mountain Rangers Review Submitted The Upper Thompson Cadet 2941 “Rocky Mountain Rangers” Royal Canadian Army Corps annual Cadet Review was held on June 1, at the Barriere Legion.

Seven cadets were in attendance with Captain Hethar McIntosh officiating, and District of Barriere special guest and acting mayor Bill Kershaw.

Cadets in attendance were: Lance Corporal Darren Mikkelsen, Lance Corporal Kelley Dionne, Lance Corporal Lee Dionne, Lance Corporal Stacy Walsh, Cadet Brendan Manion, Cadet Jonathan Elliot, and acting Warrant Sargent Austin Greene. Missing was Lance Corporal Ian Tomlinson.

Lance Corporal Mikkelsen was presented with the Lord Strathcona Medal, and the Royal Canadian Legion Cadet Medal of Excellence was announced as going to Lance Corporal Ian Tomlinson. The Commanding officers Trophy was awarded to Lance Corporal Stacy Walsh, and the most Improved Cadet was awarded to Cadet Jonathan Elliot.

Promotions were awarded to: Mikkelsen - from Master Corporal to Sargent, Tomlinson - from Lance Corporal to Corporal; Dionne (Kelly) - from Lance Corporal to Corporal, Dionne (Lee) from Lance Corporal to Corporal, Walsh from Lance Corporal to Corporal, Manion - from Cadet to Lance Corporal, and Elliot from Cadet to Lance Corporal.

Acting Warrant Sargent Greene and Corporal Stacy Walsh then made a presentation of flowers to Captain McIntosh on behalf of the cadets.

Once the proceedings were completed cadets, family, and attendees enjoyed the refreshments provided, while congratulations were given all-a-round.

Thank you

(Top) The Upper Thompson Cadet 2941 Corps Annual Cadet Review was held on June 1, in the Barriere Legion hall. Seven Cadets participated in the review, with some receiving awards for their accomplishments and others receiving promotions.

(Left) Lance Corporal Stacey Walsh received the Commanding Officers Trophy and was promoted to Corporal.

(Right) Captain Hethar McIntosh (r) salutes Acting Warrant Sgt. Austin Greene and Lance Corporal Stacy Walsh after they presented her with flowers on behalf of the cadet corps.

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Rozalind Ewashina The Barriere Secondary Dry Grad and Graduating Class of 2013

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